Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0129AB recorded on January 16, 1980 teaching from Romans 12:1-21 – Maintaining the Spiritual Glow.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the concept of maintaining the spiritual glow, a metaphor for sustaining a vibrant, enthusiastic Christian life after conversion. He argues that believers possess a divinely kindled Holy Ghost fire that they are personally responsible for tending to prevent it from fading into a “smoky” or indifferent state. To keep this fire burning brightly, Stevens insists on the regular removal of spiritual obstructions—such as pride, hypocrisy, laziness, and disunity—which act like ash or soot that chokes a flame. He concludes that the “glow” is preserved through a constant intake of the Word of God as fuel and the breath of consistent prayer, ensuring the believer remains a fervent, effective servant rather than a cold or stagnant one.