Sermons on Spiritual Growth

Philippians 1;2;3;4 – A Love Letter – 1032A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1032A recorded on October 27, 1985 teaching from Philippians 1;2;3;4 – A Love Letter. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens begins by sharing a personal story of loss, highlighting the importance of faith and family during difficult times. He then transitions to reading a love letter, as he calls it, from…

John 4:43-54 – The Love of God – 0864A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0864A recorded on March 11, 1984 teaching from John 4:43-54 – The Love of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens, based on John 4:43-54, emphasizes the transformative power of God’s love. He critiques the tendency of Christians to focus on religious doctrine and outward appearances rather than embracing the love…

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 – Sanctification – 0422A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0422A recorded on September 23, 1981 teaching from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 – Sanctification. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens unpacks the Christian concept of sanctification, correcting common misconceptions. He contrasts a flawed understanding of instant, sinless perfection with a more nuanced view encompassing repentance (change of mind), regeneration (change of relationship), justification…

Revelation 3:7-22 – Behold, I Stand at the Door, and Knock: if Any Man Hear My Voice, and Open the Door, I Will Come in to Him, and Will Sup With Him, and He With Me – 0274A

Revelation 3:7-22 – Behold, I Stand at the Door, and Knock: if Any Man Hear My Voice, and Open the Door, I Will Come in to Him, and Will Sup With Him, and He With Me – 0274A Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on a passage from Revelation 3:20, which he argues is often misinterpreted.…

Acts 11:1-18 – Changing Our Minds for the Better – 0262A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0262A recorded on December 7, 1980 teaching from Acts 11:1-18 – Changing Our Minds for the Better. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the biblical account of the Apostle Peter and Cornelius to illustrate how divine visions can shatter human prejudices and expand spiritual horizons. Initially trapped in a rigid…

Jeremiah 15:16 – How to Enjoy Your Bible – 0261A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0261A recorded on December 3, 1980 teaching from Jeremiah 15:16 – How to Enjoy Your Bible. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens presents the Bible as a central anchor for the Christian life, arguing that regular engagement with scripture is the only way to avoid spiritual failure and aimless living. He…

Jude 20-21 – Ye, Beloved, Building Up Yourselves on Your Most Holy Faith – 0260A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0260A recorded on November 30, 1980 teaching from Jude 20-21 – Ye, Beloved, Building Up Yourselves on Your Most Holy Faith. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens delivers a stirring exhortation on the necessity of building up one’s faith through a disciplined and purposeful life of prayer. He argues that true…

Acts 9:22-31, Galatians 1:17-24 – The Conversion of Apostle Paul – Then Had the Churches Rest Throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria – 0258A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0258A recorded on November 30, 1980 teaching from Acts 9:22-31, Galatians 1:17-24 – The Conversion of Apostle Paul – Then Had the Churches Rest Throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes the crucial, often overlooked, period of solitary spiritual development after conversion. He highlights that…