Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0209A recorded on August 17, 1980 teaching from Luke 9:51-56 – Ye Know Not What Manner of Spirit Ye Are Of.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens warns both young and seasoned Christians about the dangers of spiritual misalignment, where one serves God while being “out of whack” with His true character. He outlines several destructive attitudes—such as professionalism without heart, impulsive lack of discipline, and powerless prayerlessness—that often lead to ecclesiastical conflict and personal disillusionment. By highlighting the disciples’ own failures, Stevens emphasizes that even intimate followers of Christ can fall into sectarianism, pride, and vindictiveness if they lose touch with the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, the teaching serves as a call to unobstructed fellowship with God, urging believers to remove the “blockages” of bitterness and friction to make way for genuine revival.