Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0234A recorded on October 19, 1980 teaching from Acts 3-4 – 7 Things that Happen When a Church Gets Down to Prayer.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens argues that a vibrant faith requires prayer as a fundamental foundation rather than a secondary supplement to church activities. He outlines a transformative shift that occurs when a congregation moves from being mere spectators of miracles to active participants in corporate intercession, emphasizing that true power lies in seeking God’s sovereignty rather than legal protections or comfort. The teaching identifies several divine outcomes of this commitment, most notably the granting of spiritual boldness to evangelize and the manifestation of miraculous soul-healing through the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, Stevens challenges believers to move beyond individual prayer lists and self-preservation, urging them to embrace a unified, sacrificial grace that empowers the church to be an effective light within its local community.