Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1100B recorded on July 13, 1986 teaching from Matthew 22:1-14 – Invite Anyone You Find.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens outlines the three stages of salvation to illustrate how God’s grace transforms a person’s past, present, and future. The process begins with justification, where an individual is forgiven of all previous sins and stands before God as if they had never done wrong. It continues through sanctification, a daily experience where the power of sin is broken, allowing the believer to actively resist temptation and follow the likeness of Christ. Finally, the journey culminates in glorification, the promise of being freed from the very presence of sin and reunited with God after death. Ultimately, Stevens uses the parable of the wedding banquet to emphasize that while this gracious provision is offered to everyone regardless of their background, it requires a sincere, active response and a commitment to running the race of faith to receive eternal rewards.