Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0276A recorded on January 4, 1981 teaching from Acts 11:28-12:25 – The Generous Miracles of God.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the biblical narrative from the Book of Acts regarding the early church’s experiences with hardship, divine intervention, and human doubt. He emphasizes that true Christian faith must be expressed through practical generosity, highlighting how believers rallied to provide relief during a severe famine. Stevens contrasts this benevolent mission with the terror of persecution, recounting Peter’s miraculous release from prison by an angel to demonstrate God’s supreme power over locked doors and hostile rulers. Furthermore, the passage critiques the irony of doubting believers who prayed for Peter’s freedom yet failed to recognize his arrival at their door. Ultimately, the sermon serves to remind the listener of ultimate divine justice, contrasting human arrogance—exemplified by King Herod’s fatal demise—with the enduring, limitless grace and power of God.