Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0396A recorded on August 9, 1981 teaching from Acts 27:23 – God, Whose I Am, and Whom I Serve.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes the profound commitment believers are called to make, echoing Paul’s declaration in Acts 27:23. He stresses that belonging to God signifies a complete surrender of one’s life, transforming individuals from a state of “unclean lips” to being usable for God’s purposes, much like Isaiah. The sermon further highlights that this belonging naturally extends to serving God, a lifelong dedication that brings ultimate satisfaction, unlike worldly pursuits. Stevens articulates five “repositories of truth” that preserve God’s message: the preserved Scripture, the Holy Spirit’s energy in believers’ hearts, the Christian ministry of the Gospel, the sacred office of those called to ministry, and the ministry of reconciliation, which is God’s gift. Ultimately, Pastor Stevens provides a powerful call to personal commitment, urging listeners to actively live out the conviction: “God, whose I am, and whom I serve.”