Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0029AB recorded on March 7, 1979 teaching from Isaiah 62:2 – Thou Shalt be Called by a New Name.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound spiritual weight of the title Christian, arguing that the term has been diluted by modern culture and must be reclaimed through its biblical origins. He structures his teaching around the three marks of a believer, identifying a true Christian as one who belongs to Jesus through a definitive new birth, witnesses with boldness to seek the lost, and suffers for the sake of Christ. By examining the lives of Peter and Paul, Stevens illustrates that a new name from God signifies a total transformation of character and purpose. Ultimately, Pastor Stevens serves a call to move beyond a nominal faith toward a committed, sacrificial life that is markedly different from the world.