Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0010A recorded on December 6, 1978 teaching from Ephesians 4:22-32 – Grieving the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on Ephesians 4:22-32 and the concept of grieving the Holy Spirit. Pastor Stevens begins by first examining negative behaviors that cause such grief, specifically identifying and elaborating on bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, evil speaking, and malice. Stevens then transitions to positive actions believers should embrace, urging them to be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving one another, drawing practical applications and illustrations to illuminate these principles. Ultimately, Pastor Stevens aims to instruct the listener on how to live in a way that honors the Holy Spirit by actively rejecting harmful attitudes and cultivating godly character.