Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0074A recorded on July 18, 1979 teaching from Mark 9:38-41 – Does My Spirit Need Correction? – Part 2.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens warns against a sectarian spirit that stifles spiritual power and grieves the Holy Spirit. He argues that rigid denominationalism is an abomination to the Lord, illustrating through personal stories how exclusionary attitudes can cause deep relational trauma and hinder the church’s mission. To overcome such spiritual impotence, Stevens calls for a Christ-centered life characterized by prayer and fasting, which he identifies as the necessary keys to exercising authority over evil. Ultimately, Stevens encourages believers to embrace a broad sympathy for all Christians, emphasizing that true maturity is found when diverse followers are melted down into oneness through their shared devotion to Jesus.