Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0936A recorded on September 16, 1984 teaching from Matthew 5:1-20 – Attitudes to Have.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on attitudes believers should possess based on Matthew 5:1-20. Stevens employs an engaging illustration of two boys and their imaginary space machine to introduce the central theme of peacemaking and its divine significance. Pastor Stevens explores various biblical passages, such as Romans, Philippians, and Colossians, to emphasize that true peace stems from a relationship with God through Jesus Christ and manifests in different facets of a believer’s life, including justification by faith, spiritual mindedness, prayer, submission to God’s authority, and recognition of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Pastor Stevens encourage listeners to actively pursue peace in their hearts and relationships, highlighting that peacemakers are blessed and called children of God.