Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0224A recorded on September 24, 1980 teaching from 2 Corinthians 2:11 – Satan’s Power vs. God’s Power.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the dual reality of spiritual warfare, emphasizing that while Satan is a formidable and real person, the believer remains victorious through the superior power of Jesus Christ. Using various analogies—from boxing and wrestling to military history—Stevens argues that Christians must not remain ignorant of Satan’s devices, as failing to recognize an opponent’s tactics leads to unnecessary defeat. He identifies the enemy’s primary strategies as detention, darkness, and destruction for the unsaved, while focusing on division, diversion, and disaffection to destabilize the church. Ultimately, Pastor Stevens calls the believer to holiness and spiritual vigilance, urging the faithful to put on the whole armor of God rather than being distracted by minor irritations or legalistic squabbles.