Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0314AB recorded on March 11, 1981 teaching from 2 Corinthians 5:1-21 – Our Ambition to Please God.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the paramount importance of striving to be pleasing to God in all aspects of a believer’s life. Stevens outlines seven conditions for pleasing God, including being born again, separating from sin, dedicating one’s life to Him, being a good witness, obedience, having faith, and being large-hearted. He then explores the results of pleasing God, such as answered prayer, peace with enemies, and special ability in overcoming temptation, before concluding with a discussion on the motives that should compel believers to seek God’s approval, emphasizing selflessness, glorifying God, and the future judgment seat of Christ. Through this message, Pastor Stevens challenges listeners to honestly assess their ambition to please God and to actively pursue a life that aligns with His will.