Proclaiming the Gospel – Cyril A. Stevens

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0501A recorded on February 28, 1982 teaching from Isaiah 32:1-2 – A Man Shall be as Rivers of Water in a Dry Place. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws from Isaiah 32:1-2 to illustrate that Jesus Christ is the ultimate source of spiritual replenishment for the dry and weary soul. Stevens emphasizes…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0494A recorded on February 14, 1982 teaching from Luke 8:43-48 – The Love of Jesus. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the love of Jesus and its eternal implications. He begins by drawing a parallel between human love and the love of Jesus, emphasizing that true love is not…

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 0486A recorded on January 31, 1982 teaching from Matthew 12:22-32 – What is the Unforgivable Sin? Pastor Cyril A. Stevens analyzes the nature of the unforgivable sin, defined as blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, drawing primarily from Matthew 12:22-32. He stresses that this sin represents a defiant irreverence toward the Spirit’s testimony that…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0475A recorded on January 10, 1982 teaching from Romans 7:13-20 – The Place of Admission. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the crucial, yet “terrifying and great admission” that in every person, “dwelleth no good thing,” which is essential to receiving God’s blessing. Stevens argues that true spiritual growth begins when…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0474A recorded on January 6, 1982 teaching from Daniel 4:1-37 (Job 33:14-24) – The Conversion of Nebuchadnezzar. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the biblical account of The Conversion of Nebuchadnezzar found in Daniel 4, emphasizing that salvation is initiated by God, even before the time of Christ. Pastor Stevens systematically…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0460A recorded on December 13, 1981 teaching from Luke 2 – That the World Might Be Saved. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens reflecting on Luke chapter 2 and the birth of Jesus. Using an extended metaphor of entering a forest and observing wildlife's reaction to his presence, Stevens illustrates how…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0455A recorded on December 6, 1981 teaching from 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 – Love. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the meaning of love as described in 1 Corinthians 13. He reflects that the Greek word often translated as “love” (agape) is better understood as “charity,” highlighting its selfless nature…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0449A recorded on November 22, 1981 teaching from John 17:18 – The Prayer of Jesus – Part 9 – Sent Into the World. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on Jesus's prayer in John 17:18, where He states, “As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0444A recorded on November 15, 1981 teaching from 1 Corinthians 9:22 – That I Might by all Means Save Some. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines 1 Corinthians 9:22, focusing on the Apostle Paul's strategy of adapting himself “to the weak” and becoming “all things to all men” to save some.…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0400A recorded on August 16, 1981 teaching from Acts 28:1-15 – He Shook Off the Beast. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws a powerful analogy between the Apostle Paul’s encounter with a viper and the Christian’s struggle against Satan. Pastor Stevens emphasizes three crucial points: the necessity for every person to…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0385A recorded on July 19, 1981 teaching from Acts 26:22-32 – Concerning Christianity. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches on the core message of Christianity as found in Acts 26:22-32. Stevens centers on the crucial importance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, arguing that a true understanding of Christianity necessitates a…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0382A recorded on July 12, 1981 teaching from John 10:7-18 – I AM the Door. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens expounds on John 10:7-18, highlighting Jesus’ dual roles as the “door” and the “good shepherd.” Pastor Stevens vividly contrasts Jesus’ offering of abundant life and eternal security with Satan’s deceptive attempts to steal, kill,…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0379AB recorded on July 5, 1981 teaching from John 9:35-10:5 – The Need of Jesus. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws extensively from John 9:35-10:5 to illustrate why individuals need Jesus. Pastor Stevens begins by recounting Jesus healing a blind man and then explores the “professional attitude” of religious leaders, who were…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0367A recorded on June 14, 1981 teaching from John 8 – When Ye Have Lifted Up the Son of Man, Then Shall Ye Know That I AM He. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes Jesus’s declaration of “I am” as central to understanding His divine nature. Pastor Stevens highlights the stark contrast between…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0363A recorded on June 7, 1981 teaching from John 8:2-12 – I AM the Light of the World. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens looks at the biblical story of Jesus encountering a woman caught in adultery, found in John 8:2-12. Stevens illuminates Jesus's proclamation, “I am the light of the…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0357AB recorded on May 27, 1981 teaching from 1 Corinthians 9:22 – That I Might By All Means Save Some. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the biblical passage 1 Corinthians 9:22, “That I Might By All Means Save Some,” which serves as the foundation for his exhortation to…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0351A recorded on May 17, 1981 teaching from Acts 19 – The Great Confession. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes the bold, persuasive preaching of the Apostle Paul in Acts 19, particularly his efforts to share “the way of salvation” and “the way of holiness.” Stevens highlights how Paul would move on…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0344AB recorded on May 3, 1981 teaching from John 4:6-28 – The Gift of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens’ sermon dissects the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman from John chapter 4, emphasizing Jesus as the “Gift of God” and the source of “living water.” Stevens highlights the societal and religious barriers…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0296A recorded on February 8, 1981 teaching from John 4:10-24 – If Thou Knewest the Gift of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, using it as a foundational narrative to highlight the transformative power of God’s gift: Jesus Christ. Stevens emphasizes…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0295A recorded on February 8, 1981 teaching from Acts 15 – God’s Remedy for Man’s Dilemma. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes that faith in Jesus Christ is the sole path to salvation and spiritual purity, free from rituals or legalistic practices. Drawing from Acts 15 and the dispute between Peter…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0277A recorded on January 4, 1981 teaching from Psalm 51:1-11 – Getting Right with God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes the necessity of a divinely created “clean heart” for true spiritual reconciliation, rather than relying on human efforts or religious practices. He explains that while salvation is eternal, believers still commit…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0274A recorded on December 28, 1980 teaching from Revelation 3:7-22 – Behold, I Stand at the Door, and Knock: if Any Man Hear My Voice, and Open the Door, I Will Come in to Him, and Will Sup With Him, and He With Me. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0269A recorded on December 17, 1980 teaching from Hebrews 1:1-4, John 4:5-39 – If Thou Knewest the Gift of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens interweaves Hebrews 1:1-4 and John 4:5-39 to explore the power of God revealed through His Son, Jesus Christ. Pastor Stevens emphasizes the importance of comparing Scripture with Scripture to…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0267A recorded on December 14, 1980 teaching from Luke 2:1-20 – Unto You is Born this Day in the City of David a Saviour, Which is Christ the Lord. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens bases this sermon on Luke 2:1-20, focusing on the birth of Jesus. Stevens emphasizes Jesus's identity as…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0264A recorded on December 7, 1980 teaching from Isaiah 9:6-7 – Of His Government and Peace There Shall Be No End. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens delves into the eternal and spiritual nature of Christ’s reign, drawing heavily from Isaiah 9:6-7. He emphasizes that the “government” referred to in scripture is…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0258A recorded on November 30, 1980 teaching from Acts 9:22-31, Galatians 1:17-24 – The Conversion of Apostle Paul – Then Had the Churches Rest Throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes the crucial, often overlooked, period of solitary spiritual development after conversion. He highlights that…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0254A recorded on November 23, 1980 teaching from Acts 9 – The Conversion of the Apostle Paul. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines on the conversion of the Apostle Paul as described in Acts 9. Stevens delves into the historical and cultural context surrounding Paul, then known as Saul of Tarsus,…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0208A recorded on August 17, 1980 teaching from 1 Peter 2:1-16 – He is Precious – Is He Precious to You? Pastor Cyril Stevens emphasizes the importance of recognizing the preciousness of Jesus Christ in this sermon. He begins by stating that acknowledging Jesus' value is the cornerstone of a true…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0206A recorded on August 10, 1980 teaching from John 10:27-30 – The Security of the Believer – Part 2. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the meaning and implications of Jesus' words in John 10:27-30 by delving into the concept of generosity, emphasizing the unconditional nature of God's love and grace.…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0205A recorded on August 10, 1980 teaching from John 10:27-30 – The Security of the Believer – Part 1. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the meaning of John 10:27-30, focusing on the security and intimacy of the believer's relationship with Jesus Christ, interpreting the passage through the lens of…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0126B recorded on January 13, 1980 teaching from Luke 19:1-9 – The Life of Zacchaeus. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the biblical story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-9. Stevens explores the encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus, a despised tax collector who sought to see Jesus, highlighting themes of seeking Christ,…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0111A recorded on November 25, 1979 teaching from Luke 18:35-19:10 – Savior, Savior, Don’t Pass Me By. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws from the Gospel of Luke to emphasize the transformative power of encountering Jesus Christ. He highlights the importance of being filled with the Spirit of God and actively “asking” for…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0086B recorded on September 16, 1979 teaching from Luke 15 – Christ Seeks the Lost. Pastor Stevens delivers an extended interpretation of the parable of the lost sheep, coin, and son found in Luke 15. He argues that this chapter constitutes a single parable with three parts, each highlighting a…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0077B recorded on August 5, 1979 teaching from Luke 12:10 – The Unforgivable Sin. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens clarifies the “unforgivable sin” as presented in Luke 12:10, emphasizing that it is not specific acts like lying, swearing, drunkenness, sexual sin, stealing, or even murder, all of which God is willing to forgive.…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0069A recorded on July 1, 1979 teaching from Luke 10:25-37 – The Fallibility of Man. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens delves into the human tendency to prioritize being right over genuine compassion and humility. Drawing from Luke 10:25-37, he highlights a lawyer’s attempts to appear righteous by asking Jesus about inheriting eternal…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0055A recorded on May 20, 1979 teaching from Luke 9:1-17 – He Sent Them to Preach the Kingdom of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes that the “kingdom of God” is not a future, heavenly realm, but rather the present “kingship of God” dwelling within the hearts of believers. He…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0016B recorded on January 7, 1979 teaching from Nahum 1 – The Burden of Nineveh – Minor Prophets. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens’ unpacks the biblical book of Nahum, focusing on three core attributes of God: His goodness, His protection, and His knowledge. While Nahum primarily warns of God’s coming judgment and vengeance…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0951B recorded on November 25, 1984 teaching from Psalm 138:1-8 – Thou Wilt Revive Me. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on Psalm 138:7, “Thou wilt revive me,” exploring the reasons for spiritual failure within the church. Stevens identifies three primary causes: prayerlessness, a lack of consistent communion with God; fearfulness, a…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0214A recorded on August 27, 1980 teaching from 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 – Something to Remind Us, Refresh Us, and Revive Us. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws profound insights from 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, emphasizing God’s boundless love and provision for believers. Stevens highlights three core aspects: remembrance, refreshment, and revival. First, he…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0105A recorded on November 1, 1979 teaching from Jeremiah 3:3 – Revival, Why Does it Tarry? – Part 3. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens addresses the spiritual stagnation within the church and offers a path toward renewal. He emphasizes that the “tarrying in revival” stems from spiritual issues like adultery and…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0093A recorded on September 26, 1979 teaching from Jeremiah 3:1-5 – Why Does Revival Tarry? – Part 2. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the reasons why spiritual revival tarries and presents a remedy for this drought. Using Jeremiah 3:1-5 as a foundation, Stevens identifies four reasons for the absence of revival:…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0090AB recorded on September 19, 1979 teaching from Jeremiah 3:1-5 – Why Does Revival Tarry? – Part 1. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens delves into the reasons for spiritual “drought” within the Christian church, drawing heavily from Jeremiah 3:1-5. Stevens identifies spiritual adultery and idolatry as a primary hindrance, emphasizing unfaithfulness to…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0015B recorded on December 31, 1978 teaching from Habakkuk 3 – Revival. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes the profound need for spiritual renewal within the church, drawing parallels between the prophet Habakkuk’s fervent plea and the contemporary Christian’s walk. He begins by recounting personal anecdotes, including a humorous incident concerning his…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1038B recorded on November 24, 1985 teaching from Matthew 19:1-30 – The Question of the Pharisee – Divorce. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches on Matthew 19:1-30 with a discussion of divorce and the differing opinions prevalent in Jesus' time: the lenient view of Hillel, who allowed divorce for incompatibility,…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1027A recorded on October 13, 1985 teaching from Matthew 16:1-28 – You Know How to Interpret the Appearance of the Sky but You Cannot Interpret the Signs of the Times. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens revolves around the idea that people are adept at interpreting natural signs like the weather,…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0512A recorded on March 21, 1982 teaching from Mark 2:1-12 – One Sick of the Palsy. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the story of Jesus healing a paralytic man, emphasizing Jesus’ authority to forgive sins. He begins by describing the paralytic’s condition and the creative effort of his friends to…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0046A recorded on April 22, 1979 teaching from Luke 7:17-50 – Art Thou He Which Should Come or Look We For Another? – Deputation from John. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens delves into Luke 7:17-50, beginning with John the Baptist’s confusion regarding Jesus’s Messiahship, as Jesus’s methods differed from expectations of…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0015A recorded on December 31, 1978 teaching from John 2,6,13 – Come and Dine in ’79 – Three Changes Christ Made. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens encourages listeners to spiritually “feed on the living Word of God” by exploring three significant transformations Christ initiated, as detailed in the Gospel of…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1105A recorded on July 27, 1986 teaching from 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 – Called of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes that Christian ministry is not a profession but a divine calling, teaching us that individuals should only enter service if they are “called of God”. He stresses that ministers are merely “jars…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1060B recorded on February 16, 1986 teaching from Matthew 23:1-24 – One is Your Master, Even Christ. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens critiques the false religious practices of the scribes and Pharisees, who he argues have self-promoted themselves to positions of authority and burdened people with man-made rules, obscuring the more important aspects of…