Sermons on Unity

Romans 14:1-23 – The Weak Must Not Look Down on the Strong, the Strong Must Not Look Down on the Weak – 1117A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1117A recorded on September 7, 1986 teaching from Romans 14:1-23 – The Weak Must Not Look Down on the Strong, the Strong Must Not Look Down on the Weak. Pastor Stevens focuses on the importance of unity and respect within the Christian community, regardless of individual differences in practice…

Acts 2:1-4 – The Spirit of God – 1082A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1082A recorded on April 27, 1986 teaching from Acts 2:1-4 – The Spirit of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens delves into the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, drawing parallels from the biblical account of Pentecost. He emphasizes three core aspects: wind as the very essence and breath of God, symbolizing…

John 17:1-26 – Give Me Your Heart – 1053A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1053A recorded on January 12, 1986 teaching from John 17:1-26 – Give Me Your Heart. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the familiar religious phrase “Give your heart to Jesus” as a central metaphor, illustrating spiritual transformation through the medical example of a heart transplant needing life-giving blood to function. This act of giving…

Acts 3-4 – 7 Things that Happen When a Church Gets Down to Prayer – 0234A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0234A recorded on October 19, 1980 teaching from Acts 3-4 – 7 Things that Happen When a Church Gets Down to Prayer. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens argues that a vibrant faith requires prayer as a fundamental foundation rather than a secondary supplement to church activities. He outlines a transformative shift that…

The Teaching of Communion – 0195A

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0195A recorded on July 13, 1980 teaching on The Teaching of Communion. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound shift from a state of legal condemnation to a reality of divine acceptance through the practice of the Lord’s Supper. He begins by illustrating the helplessness of the sinner using a courtroom…

Acts 4:23-37 – What Happens When a Church Prays – 0142AB

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0142AB recorded on February 24, 1980 teaching from Acts 4:23-37 – What Happens When a Church Prays. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the biblical account in Acts 4 as a foundation to highlight the transformative power of prayer within a church community. He emphasizes that prayer is fundamental, not supplemental, arguing…

Ephesians 5:31-32 – We Must Be One in the Spirit – 0120AB

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0120AB recorded on December 19, 1979 teaching from Ephesians 5:31-32 – We Must Be One in the Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the importance of unity within the Church, drawing heavily upon the analogy of a body with Christ as its head. Pastor Stevens underscores that true…