Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0047A recorded on April 22, 1979 teaching from 1 Peter 3:1-12 – Problems with Prayer.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores why many believers experience a lack of power in their spiritual lives, specifically focusing on the hindrances to effective prayer. He argues that personal conduct, such as immodesty and unresolved conflict, creates a barrier between the individual and God, necessitating a clear conscience achieved through seeking forgiveness and spiritual restoration. Central to his teaching is the cultivation of inner peace, which he describes as a vital condition for answered prayer that must be actively pursued through peacemaking and a reliance on the shepherding care of Christ. Ultimately, Stevens encourages his audience to become spiritually minded by feeding on God’s Word and carrying every burden to Him, ensuring that our lives are characterized by the joy and tranquility that define a true follower of Christ.