Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0251A recorded on November 16, 1980 teaching from Matthew 11:20-30 – Keep Our Heart From Evil.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the spiritual necessity of guarding the heart against evil by seeking true rest in Jesus Christ. He argues that humanistic efforts and complex religious laws fail to solve the internal distress caused by a wicked world, suggesting instead that individuals must approach God with the humility of a child. By highlighting the biblical invitation to take up Christ’s yoke, Stevens teaches that believers find relief from the heavy burdens of anxiety and despair through daily self-denial and total surrender. Ultimately, Stevens exhorts the listener to move beyond intellectualism and find divine protection and peace by resting in the intimate, transformative presence of the Father.