Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0255A recorded on November 23, 1980 teaching from Romans 15:1-19 – That I Should be the Minister of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the unique multidimensional identity of the Apostle Paul, highlighting how his background as a Roman citizen, a Greek-educated scholar, and a devout Hebrew prepared him to bridge cultural divides. Stevens argues that while human systems like philosophy, mythology, and worldly wealth are ultimately hollow or destructive, the gospel of Jesus Christ offers a transformative power that transcends man-made barriers. The teaching emphasizes the necessity of spiritual purity and selfless service, urging believers to abandon the desire to please themselves in favor of blessing their neighbors and pursuing a heart washed clean by God. Ultimately, Stevens calls for Christians to recognize that true access to the divine comes not through human ideology or structural heights, but through a personal encounter with Christ that compels one to reach the “uttermost parts of the earth.”