Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0225B recorded on October 5, 1980 teaching from Acts 2:22-36 – Thou Hast Made Known to Me the Ways of Life.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and the joy found in the Christian life. He begins by contrasting the “old economy” of the law with the new era of grace, where believers are empowered to perform great works through the divine presence. Central to his teaching is the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which Stevens explains as the definitive moment that abolished the need for a waiting place after death, granting believers immediate access to God’s presence. By connecting King David’s ancient psalms to the Apostle Peter’s Pentecost address, the text emphasizes that faith provides an unshakable foundation and a hope that should manifest as visible, infectious happiness. Ultimately, the sermon serves as a call for individuals to repent and separate from a hopeless generation by embracing a life of steadfast doctrine, fellowship, and constant prayer.