Sermons on Suffering

Philippians 3:7-21 – Like Unto His Glorious Body – 1083A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1083A recorded on May 4, 1986 teaching from Philippians 3:7-21 – Like Unto His Glorious Body. Pastor Stevens explores the transformative promise found in Philippians 3:21, focusing on the future glorification of believers to be like Christ. He delves into scriptures, particularly John 17, to illustrate how Jesus, having laid aside…

Ephesians 3:13-21 – Don’t Be Discouraged of My Suffering for You – 1026A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1026A recorded on October 6, 1985 teaching from Ephesians 3:13-21 – Don’t Be Discouraged of My Suffering for You. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on Ephesians 3:13-21 as he centers on the transformative power of God’s Spirit, urging listeners not to be discouraged by suffering, as it ultimately leads to glory…

Philippians 3:7-21 – We Shall be Transformed – 0990A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0990A recorded on April 21, 1985 teaching from Philippians 3:7-21 – We Shall be Transformed. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses a powerful historical anecdote—King George VI working among the debris after a bomb strike in London—to illustrate the theological concept of Christ’s Incarnation and shared glory. This narrative serves…

Romans 8:17 – Joint-Heirs with Christ – 0989A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0989A recorded on April 14, 1985 teaching from Romans 8:17 – Joint-Heirs with Christ. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens presents a sermon centered on the profound theological concept of believers being “joint heirs with Christ,” deriving this teaching from Romans 8:17. He clarifies this inheritance by contrasting the legal division among human…

Isaiah 53:4 – The Attitude of Man as He Deals with Jesus – 0982A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0982A recorded on March 24, 1985 teaching from Isaiah 53:4 – The Attitude of Man as He Deals with Jesus. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the stark contrast between how Christians often idealize Jesus and the brutal reality of His crucifixion as described in Isaiah 53:4, where humanity “considered…

Psalm 69:32 – And Your Heart Shall Live that Seek God – 0874A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0874A recorded on April 15, 1984 teaching from Psalm 69:32 – And Your Heart Shall Live that Seek God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the profound idea that genuine spiritual life, symbolized by “Your Heart Shall Live that Seek God” from Psalm 69:32, is only possible through recognizing…

2 Kings 4:18-30 – The Greatest Weakness of the Man of God – 0421A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0421A recorded on September 20, 1981 teaching from 2 Kings 4:18-30 – The Greatest Weakness of the Man of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the story of Elisha and the Shunammite woman from 2 Kings 4:18-30. Stevens focuses on the woman’s faith and response to tragedy when her son, miraculously granted to her…

Acts 9 – The Conversion of Apostle Paul – 0254A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0254A recorded on November 23, 1980 teaching from Acts 9 – The Conversion of Apostle Paul. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines on the conversion of the Apostle Paul as described in Acts 9. Stevens delves into the historical and cultural context surrounding Paul, then known as Saul of Tarsus, emphasizing…