Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0111A recorded on November 25, 1979 teaching from Luke 18:35-19:10 – Savior, Savior, Don’t Pass Me By.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws from the Gospel of Luke to emphasize the transformative power of encountering Jesus Christ. He highlights the importance of being filled with the Spirit of God and actively “asking” for His presence, contrasting this with superficial religious practices. Stevens then illustrates this profound encounter through the narratives of two figures from Luke 18:35-19:10: the blind Bartimaeus and Zacchaeus. Bartimaeus’s cry for sight is presented as a metaphor for spiritual blindness, urging listeners to seek focused vision on Christ. Zacchaeus’s journey from being a rejected, rich tax collector to a repentant, rejoicing, and restored individual serves as a central example of true salvation, stressing the need for personal accountability and restitution after encountering Christ’s love and forgiveness. Ultimately, Stevens implores listeners to move beyond mere curiosity to a passionate, possessive relationship with Jesus, allowing Him to abide in their hearts and guide their lives.