Proclaiming the Gospel – Cyril A. Stevens

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…

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…