Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0086A recorded on September 2, 1979 teaching from Luke 13:22-30 – Toward Jerusalem.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the urgent necessity of a sincere commitment to Christ during the final months of His earthly ministry. He emphasizes the strait gate and the closing door, warning listeners that an internal, spiritual transformation is required rather than a mere reliance on outward religious association or historical proximity to Jesus. Stevens argues that the life of a believer requires a purposeful striving against sin and an rejection of “stubbornly wrong” iniquity, because the window of divine grace will eventually end with a finality that is terrifying for those left outside. Ultimately, the message serves as a solemn plea for individuals to enter the only door to salvation—Jesus Himself—before the opportunity for protection and peace is lost forever.