Proclaiming the Gospel – Cyril A. Stevens

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0961B recorded on December 30, 1984 teaching from Acts 2:1-14 – They Were All with One Accord in One Place, And They Were All Filled with the Holy Ghost. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers around the biblical event of Pentecost and its implications for the contemporary church. Pastor Stevens…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0922A recorded on August 12, 1984 teaching from Mark 3:13-30 – The Ministry of the Spirit of God is Now! Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the Biblical teaching of the unpardonable sin, explaining it as speaking injuriously or blasphemously against the Holy Spirit. Pastor Stevens emphasizes that this isn't merely saying…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0919A recorded on August 5, 1984 teaching from Matthew 20:17-34 – Be the Servant. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses a story from Matthew’s Gospel to illustrate Jesus’s teachings on humility, service, and divine provision. Stevens begins by recounting the parable of the laborers, emphasizing that God’s grace and agreement are paramount, not human…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0450A recorded on November 22, 1981 teaching from Galatians 6:9 – Let Us Not be Weary in Well Doing. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws from Galatians 6:9, encouraging believers to persevere in noble and righteous actions without losing heart. He emphasizes that while the work itself can be exhausting, Christians must…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0430A recorded on October 11, 1981 teaching from 1 Corinthians 4:1-17 – The Ministry. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws heavily from 1 Corinthians 4 to define the true essence of Christian ministry and the Kingdom of God. A central theme is that ministers are primarily called to be faithful stewards,…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0421A recorded on September 20, 1981 teaching from 2 Kings 4:18-30 – The Greatest Weakness of the Man of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the story of Elisha and the Shunammite woman from 2 Kings 4:18-30. Stevens focuses on the woman's faith and response to tragedy when her son, miraculously granted to…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0417A recorded on September 13, 1981 teaching from 2 Kings 4:8-17 – How God Engages the Attention of Others Towards Individuals. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the theme of divine engagement through human interaction, particularly focusing on the role of hospitality towards God’s ministers. Drawing lessons from the lives of…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0413A recorded on September 6, 1981 teaching from 2 Kings 4:1-7 – Bring Me Yet a Vessel. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws profound lessons from 2 Kings 4:1-7, emphasizing God’s concern for widows and the dangers of indebtedness, both financial and spiritual. He illustrates how a widow in dire straits, facing the…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0396A recorded on August 9, 1981 teaching from Acts 27:23 – God, Whose I Am, and Whom I Serve. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes the profound commitment believers are called to make, echoing Paul’s declaration in Acts 27:23. He stresses that belonging to God signifies a complete surrender of one’s life,…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0143A recorded on March 2, 1980 teaching from Luke 22:24-30 – I Am Among You as He that Serveth. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens unpacks Luke 22:24-30, focusing on the stark contrast between worldly leadership and Christ-like servanthood. He emphasizes that while the world defines greatness through power and authority, Jesus teaches that true…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0102A recorded on October 21, 1979 teaching from Romans 12:3-9 – Gifts of the Spirit #6. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens systematically explores the spiritual gifts of serving and teaching, as described in the Bible, particularly Romans 12. He begins by dissecting the gift of serving, detailing twelve common misunderstandings associated with…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0088A recorded on September 9, 1979 teaching from Luke 14 – Lord, it is Done as Thou Hast Commanded, and Yet There is Room. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the theme of invitation and acceptance into God's Kingdom. He emphasizes that there is always room in God's Kingdom for those who…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0052B recorded on May 13, 1979 teaching from 2 Timothy 3:10-15 – Illustrations of Paul. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws from 2 Timothy 3:10-15 to explore the inevitability of persecution for those living a godly life in Christ Jesus. He emphasizes that Satan has not changed and actively seeks to make believers…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0009B recorded on December 10, 1978 teaching from Amos 6:1-6 – Woe to Them That Are at Ease in Zion – Minor Prophets. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens powerfully admonishes Christians against spiritual complacency, drawing inspiration from Amos 6:1-6. Stevens addresses three core concepts: the great privilege of being “in Zion” (saved…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1109A recorded on August 10, 1986 teaching from Romans 8:29-30 – Whom He Did Predestinate. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the doctrine of eternal security, the belief that once a person is saved, they cannot be lost. Stevens’ message is structured as a response to common arguments against…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1082A recorded on April 27, 1986 teaching from Acts 2:1-4 – The Spirit of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens delves into the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, drawing parallels from the biblical account of Pentecost. He emphasizes three core aspects: wind as the very essence and breath of God, symbolizing…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1076B recorded on April 13, 1986 teaching from John 20:19-23; Acts 2:1-13 – Receive the Holy Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes that receiving the Holy Spirit is a new beginning and the restoration of divine life, akin to God breathing life into Adam. He highlights that this isn’t merely an intellectual…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1026A recorded on October 6, 1985 teaching from Ephesians 3:13-21 – Don’t Be Discouraged of My Suffering for You. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on Ephesians 3:13-21 as he centers on the transformative power of God's Spirit, urging listeners not to be discouraged by suffering, as it ultimately leads to glory…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0988B recorded on April 14, 1985 teaching from Romans 8:1-17 – Spiritual Partnership. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes the concept of a “spiritual partnership” between believers and God, particularly through the Holy Spirit. He teaches us that unlike fleeting human business partnerships, this divine alliance is ordained by God, with God as…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0988A recorded on April 14, 1985 teaching from Romans 8:1-17 – Partnering with the Holy Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes the vital importance of partnering fully with the Holy Spirit, rather than treating Him as a “silent partner” in one’s life. Stevens illustrates this through an analogy of a…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0961B recorded on December 30, 1984 teaching from Acts 2:1-14 – They Were All with One Accord in One Place, And They Were All Filled with the Holy Ghost. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers around the biblical event of Pentecost and its implications for the contemporary church. Pastor Stevens…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0953A recorded on December 2, 1984 teaching from John 3:8 – Born of the Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens analyzes John 3:8, where Jesus compares being born of the Spirit to the wind, to explain the Holy Spirit’s nature and work to Nicodemus. The wind, like the Spirit, is sovereign, irresistible, irregular,…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0942B recorded on October 14, 1984 teaching from Jeremiah 8:18-22 – I Would Comfort Myself Against Sorrow. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens delves into the concept of spiritual healing and salvation, drawing parallels between physical ailments and the sickness of the soul. Pastor Stevens uses the question from Jeremiah, “Is there…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0922A recorded on August 12, 1984 teaching from Mark 3:13-30 – The Ministry of the Spirit of God is Now! Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the Biblical teaching of the unpardonable sin, explaining it as speaking injuriously or blasphemously against the Holy Spirit. Pastor Stevens emphasizes that this isn’t merely saying…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0920B recorded on August 5, 1984 teaching from 2 Corinthians 10:7-18;11:1-6 – Our Comforter. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens contrasts two approaches within Christianity, the staid, doctrine-focused Baptist tradition and the more experiential charismatic movement, highlighting the potential for division and imbalance between them. Pastor Stevens uses the Apostle Paul’s concerns for the…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0904A recorded on June 24, 1984 teaching from John 15:18-16:16 – When the Comforter is Come, He Shall Testify of Me. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the role of the Holy Spirit, or the Comforter, in revealing and testifying about Jesus Christ. Stevens emphasizes that while Jesus is not physically…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0902A recorded on June 17, 1984 teaching from John 14:5-14 – The Father that Dwelleth in Me, He Doeth the Works. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the nature of God as the Father of Light and how this divine light illuminates and transforms believers. Stevens begins with personal anecdotes about…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0882A recorded on April 29, 1984 teaching from John 20:10-18 & Luke 24:45-49 – Stay Until You Are Clothed. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes the crucial instruction from Jesus to His disciples to “stay until you are clothed with power from on high,” interpreting this “clothing” as the empowering presence of…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0855A recorded on February 19, 1984 teaching from Luke 4:1-15 – And Jesus Being Full of the Holy Ghost. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the Christian’s struggle with temptation and sin, emphasizing that victory comes not from human strength, but from the power of the Holy Spirit. Drawing on Jesus’…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0842A recorded on January 22, 1984 teaching from Luke 4:13-30 – In the Power of the Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores Jesus’ return to His hometown synagogue “in the power of the spirit,” as described in Luke chapter four. After overcoming temptation, Jesus reads from Isaiah, declaring His mission…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0490A recorded on February 7, 1982 teaching from Psalm 51:7-13 – Wash Me, and I Shall be Whiter Than Snow. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens based on Psalm 51:7-13, focusing on sanctification, or spiritual cleansing. Stevens uses the analogy of physical cleanliness versus spiritual purity, contrasting outward appearances with God's inward…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0487A recorded on January 31, 1982 teaching from Ephesians 4:30 – Grieve Not the Holy Spirit of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores how people can “grieve not the Holy Spirit of God.” He identifies three ways individuals interact with the Holy Spirit: grieving Him through attitudes and behavior, resisting His…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0481A recorded on January 17, 1982 teaching from Romans 15:13 – The Power of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes that the blessed Christian life, filled with hope, joy, and peace, is attained through the power of the Holy Spirit. He highlights that while we carry the burden of…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0252AB recorded on November 16, 1980 teaching from 1 John 2:12-24 – An Unction from the Holy One – Sanctification. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches on 1 John 2:12-24, centering on the importance of sanctification, urging listeners to actively pursue a holy life, not merely focusing on emotional experiences of faith. Stevens…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0238A recorded on October 26, 1980 teaching from Acts 6:5, 7:55 – Stephen, Full of Faith, Power, and the Holy Ghost. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes the life and death of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, as described in the book of Acts. Pastor Stevens highlights Stephen’s defining characteristics:…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0225A recorded on September 28, 1980 teaching from Acts 2:15-21 – These are Not Drunken, as Ye Suppose. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the effervescent joy and supernatural phenomena that accompanied the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the early Christians, causing onlookers to mistakenly believe they were drunk. He highlights…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0219B recorded on September 21, 1980 teaching from Acts 2:1-4 – Filled With the Holy Ghost. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the biblical account of the disciples being filled with the Holy Ghost in Acts 2, highlighting this event as a pivotal moment for the early church and the nature…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0222AB recorded on September 17, 1980 teaching from John 16:14 – The Ministry of the Holy Ghost, to Glorify Christ. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the ministry of the Holy Ghost and its central purpose: to glorify Christ. Stevens outlines several key functions of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0219A recorded on September 14, 1980 teaching from Acts 1:6-26 – The Responsibility of the Church. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the transition from the Gospels to the Acts of the Apostles, specifically Acts 1:6-26. Stevens emphasizes the transformation of the disciples after Jesus' ascension, noting how they move from stumbling…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0216AB recorded on September 3, 1980 teaching from Philippians 2:1-18 – Let this Mind be in You, Which was also in Christ Jesus. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the call for believers to embody the mind of Christ, which Stevens identifies as the apostle Paul’s greatest joy. The core message…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0210A recorded on August 20, 1980 teaching from John 16:14 – He Shall Glorify Me. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines the ministry of the Holy Spirit, drawing from John 16:14, as we see that the Holy Spirit’s primary role is to glorify Jesus Christ, and any discussion or teaching about the…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0194A recorded on July 9, 1980 teaching on The Holy Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the work of the Holy Spirit in the church and in individual believers’ lives. He emphasizes the Holy Spirit’s role in leading believers in righteousness, educating them by pointing them to Jesus, and comforting them as an advocate.…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0175A recorded on May 25, 1980 teaching from Psalm 40:1-10 – A Lifting, a Keeping, a Placing, and a Filling. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens describes the plight of those who are lost in a “horrible pit,” a place of terrifying noise and suffering due to eternal fire and eternal judgment. Stevens vividly portrays this…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0164A recorded on April 27, 1980 teaching from 1 John 2:20,27 – Endued with a Power from On High. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens, drawing from 1 John 2:20 and 27, centers on the idea of believers being endued with power from on high, specifically the anointing and indwelling of the…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0152AB recorded on March 19, 1980 teaching from Galatians 5:25 – If We Live in the Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens, teaching from Galatians 5:25, emphasizes the importance of “living in the spirit”. He highlights how this means being intimate with God, like a quiet knowing or a gentle “nudging” from…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0142AB recorded on February 24, 1980 teaching from Acts 4:23-37 – What Happens When a Church Prays. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the biblical account in Acts 4 as a foundation to highlight the transformative power of prayer within a church community. He emphasizes that prayer is fundamental, not supplemental, arguing…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0081B recorded on August 19, 1979 teaching from Psalm 62:11 & Romans 15:1,19 – Power Belongeth Unto God – The Holy Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the nature and manifestations of the Holy Spirit’s power in Christian life and the world. Drawing on scriptural references like Psalm 62:11 and Romans…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0054AB recorded on May 16, 1979 teaching from Acts 1:1-11 – We Are Called By a New Name – Witnesses. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the meaning of being witnesses for Christ, drawing heavily from Acts 1:8 and Isaiah 43. Stevens emphasizes that every Christian is called to be a witness,…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0021A recorded on February 11, 1979 teaching from Luke 4:14 – Jesus Returned in the Power of the Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines Luke 4:14 and Jesus’ return in the power of the Spirit. Pastor Stevens emphasizes that true ministry is empowered by the Holy Spirit, drawing a contrast between…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0020A recorded on February 4, 1979 teaching from Luke 4:1-14 – Jesus Being Full of the Holy Ghost. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws from Luke chapter 4 to explore Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost and his subsequent temptation in the wilderness. Stevens emphasizes that Jesus’ spiritual fullness empowered Him…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0017B recorded on January 14, 1979 teaching from Zechariah 4 – Not by Might, Nor by Power, But by My Spirit, Saith the Lord of Hosts – Minor Prophets. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the principle that God’s work is accomplished through His Spirit, not through human strength or…