Proclaiming the Gospel – Cyril A. Stevens

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0064A recorded on June 10, 1979 teaching from Luke 9:51-52 – I Will Follow Thee, But. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the unwavering commitment required to follow Jesus, centered on the pivotal moment of the Transfiguration. He argues that this event marked the end of Christ’s ethical life on earth and the…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0062A recorded on June 3, 1979 teaching from James 4:8-10 – Healing the Soul. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the necessity of spiritual restoration through the act of intentionally approaching the Divine. He contends that while physical and mental health are vital, modern life desperately requires a healing of the soul to resolve…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0055B recorded on June 3, 1979 teaching from Luke 9:28-36 – They Saw His Glory. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the Transfiguration of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel of Luke, depicting it as a pivotal metamorphosis where Christ's divine nature briefly eclipsed His earthly form. Stevens highlights how Jesus stood between Moses and…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0057B recorded on May 27, 1979 teaching from Luke 9:18 – Who is Christ? Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the ultimate identity of Jesus Christ by contrasting public opinion with personal conviction. He argues that while the masses might categorize Jesus as a mere prophet or historical figure, true faith requires…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0057A recorded on May 23, 1979 teaching from John 15:1-15 – We Are Called By a New Name – Friend. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound transformation of the believer’s identity from a servant to a friend of God. He structures his teaching around the nature, privileges, conditions, and constraints of…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0056AB recorded on May 20, 1979 teaching from 1 Peter 1 – Suffering. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens reframes human suffering not as an incomprehensible tragedy, but as a purposeful ministry designed to refine the believer. Drawing primarily from the First Letter of Peter, Stevens argues that trials act as a divine fire intended to burn…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0051B recorded on May 13, 1979 teaching from Luke 8:40-56 – The Story of Two Women. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the intertwined narratives of a terminally ill child and a woman suffering from a chronic ailment to illustrate how Jesus responds to varying degrees of human desperation. Stevens begins by…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0052A recorded on May 6, 1979 teaching from John 14:1-3 – A Journey Into Space. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the imminent return of Jesus Christ, framing the biblical event of the Rapture as a literal journey into space. He utilizes a blend of humor, mathematical calculations regarding the vast distance…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0051A recorded on May 6, 1979 teaching from Luke 8:19-39 – Christ’s Colossal Power. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the colossal power of Christ as demonstrated through two dramatic encounters in the Gospel of Luke: the stilling of a great storm and the healing of a demon-possessed man. Stevens emphasizes that…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0050AB recorded on May 2, 1979 teaching from 1 Peter 4:1-11 & 2 Corinthians 9 – We Are Called By a New Name – Steward. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens distinguishes the role of a steward from that of a common servant, defining a steward as one specifically entrusted with responsibility and the management…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0049A recorded on April 25, 1979 teaching from Acts 20:17-38 – We Are Called By a New Name – Servant. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens outlines the essential characteristics of a true servant of Jesus Christ, using the Apostle Paul as the ultimate historical model. He argues that authentic service requires…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0047A recorded on April 22, 1979 teaching from 1 Peter 3:1-12 – Problems with Prayer. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores why many believers experience a lack of power in their spiritual lives, specifically focusing on the hindrances to effective prayer. He argues that personal conduct, such as immodesty and unresolved conflict, creates a…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0039B recorded on April 15, 1979 teaching from John 20 – Rabboni, Master. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the transition from unbelief to revelation by examining the distinct reactions of Mary Magdalene and Thomas to the risen Christ. He suggests that while Mary was blinded by grief and Thomas was stalled by skepticism, Jesus…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0045AB recorded on April 13, 1979 teaching from Luke 22:63-23:56 – And They Crucified Him – Special Easter Meetings. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound physical and spiritual depths of the crucifixion, inviting listeners to view the event as holy ground that demands reverence and awe. The narrative moves from…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0044AB recorded on April 12, 1979 teaching from John 17:1-18:1 – The Lord’s Prayer – The Hour is Come; Father Glorify Me – Special Easter Meetings. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound significance of Jesus's final moments, distinguishing the High Priestly Prayer of John 17 from the model prayer given…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0043AB recorded on April 11, 1979 teaching from Isaiah 53:1-12 – The Death of Jesus Christ Our Lord – Special Easter Meetings. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens provides a poignant analysis of Isaiah 53, framing the ancient prophecy as a detailed blueprint for the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. He methodically unpacks…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0042AB recorded on April 10, 1979 teaching from Mark 14:26-72 – The Smiting of the Shepherd and the Scattering of the Sheep – Special Easter Meetings. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the emotional and theological weight of Jesus’ betrayal and arrest, focusing on the dramatic tension between the suffering of the…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0020B recorded on February 4, 1979 teaching from Psalm 69:6-21 – Prophecy of Calvary. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores Psalm 69 as a perfect prophecy that details the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. He frames the text as a window into the immense pressure of Calvary, emphasizing how the messianic foreshadowing captures Christ's social isolation, physical…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0019B recorded on January 28, 1979 teaching from Zechariah 2 – A Wall of Fire, the Glory in the Midst of Her – Minor Prophets. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the prophetic imagery of Zechariah 2 to illustrate the dual nature of God’s presence as both an impenetrable external defense and…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0018B recorded on January 21, 1979 teaching from Zechariah 3 – The Emblems of Sin – Minor Prophets. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens presents a vivid theological framework for understanding human sin and divine rescue. He identifies the biblical “fire” as an emblem of sin, describing it as a terrifying, deceptive, and…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0018A recorded on January 21, 1979 teaching from Luke 2 – Jesus Subjected Himself. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the pattern of obedience in the life of Jesus, moving from His childhood submission in Nazareth to His ultimate sacrifice on the cross. Stevens emphasizes that the voluntary subjugation of the will to earthly…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1110A recorded on August 17, 1986 teaching from 1 John 4:7-21 – For Love is of God, Love One Another. Pastor Stevens explores the profound concept of love as originating from God and serving as the core principle of the Christian faith. Because God is love, it follows that anyone…

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 1108A recorded on August 10, 1986 teaching from Luke 7:36-50 – Your Sins are Forgiven! Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound relationship between the depth of recognized sin and the extravagance of worship through the biblical story of the woman who washed Jesus' feet. He contrasts the cold, judgmental heart of Simon…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1100B recorded on July 13, 1986 teaching from Matthew 22:1-14 – Invite Anyone You Find. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens outlines the three stages of salvation to illustrate how God's grace transforms a person's past, present, and future. The process begins with justification, where an individual is forgiven of all previous sins and…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1092B recorded on June 8, 1986 teaching from 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 – Understanding Physical Death. In this sermon, Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the apostle Paul's suffering to demonstrate that physical death is a divine penalty for the sin nature inherited from Adam. He argues that extreme hardships and the “sentence…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1090A recorded on June 1, 1986 teaching from Matthew 6:5-14 – Deliver Us from the Evil One. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the final petition of the prayer often miscalled “The Lord’s Prayer,” emphatically correcting that it is the prayer of the disciples as instruction from Jesus, not a prayer…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1080A recorded on April 20, 1986 teaching from Acts 1:12-21 – What’s Missing in Our Lives? Reverend Cyril A. Stevens explores the lack of spiritual fulfillment in contemporary Christianity. He argues that, like the disciples between the resurrection and Pentecost, Christians today are missing the dynamic power of the Holy…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1077A recorded on April 13, 1986 teaching from 2 Corinthians 3:7-6:13 – Open Wide Your Hearts Also. Pastor Stevens focuses on the passage's message of boldness through Christ, contrasting it with the fading glory of the old covenant symbolized by Moses' veil. He emphasizes the transformative power of the Holy Spirit,…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1073AB recorded on March 30, 1986 teaching from John 1:14 – We Beheld His Glory, Full of Grace and Truth – Easter Sunday. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens’s Easter Sunday sermon centers on the transformative power of Christ’s resurrection, drawing heavily from the Gospel of John, specifically the theme of Jesus…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1072A recorded on March 28, 1986 teaching from Mark 14:32-15:47 – The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ – Good Friday. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens profoundly reflects upon the Passion of Jesus Christ, drawing primarily from the Gospel of Mark. The core of the message traces Christ’s path from His agony…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1071A recorded on March 23, 1986 teaching from John 15:9-17 – So Have I Loved You. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens begins with a personal anecdote that illustrates the importance of remaining in the love of Jesus, a theme directly drawn from the scripture passage of John 15:9-17. Pastor Stevens uses…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1058B recorded on February 2, 1986 teaching from Matthew 21:45-22:14 – Come to Salvation. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens offers an in-depth exploration of the parable of the wedding banquet from Matthew 21:45-22:14, interpreting it as one of three poignant parables Jesus directed toward the chief priests and Pharisees. The core message centers…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1053A recorded on January 12, 1986 teaching from John 17:1-26 – Give Me Your Heart. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the familiar religious phrase “Give your heart to Jesus” as a central metaphor, illustrating spiritual transformation through the medical example of a heart transplant needing life-giving blood to function. This act of giving…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1046A recorded on December 15, 1985 teaching from Luke 1:33 – His Kingdom Will Never End. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes the preciousness and uniqueness of Christ’s blood as the foundation for His kingdom that will never end, drawing upon a biological argument that the male provides the blood…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1045B recorded on December 15, 1985 teaching from Luke 2:1-20 – Born a Savior. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on Luke 2, focusing on the birth of Jesus as a savior, emphasizing the humble circumstances of His birth—a manger in a stable—to highlight His accessibility to the poor and marginalized. Pastor Stevens…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1045A recorded on December 15, 1985 teaching from Luke 2:1-20 – Unto You, A Saviour. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on Luke 2:1-20, emphasizing the multifaceted announcement of Jesus' birth. Pastor Stevens highlights the celestial proclamation of the angels, signifying the universal significance of Jesus' arrival as Savior, Christ, and Lord. He contrasts this…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1044A recorded on December 8, 1985 teaching from 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 – The Unspeakable Gift. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the imagery of Christmas gifts to illustrate the theological concept of God's unspeakable gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. Pastor Stevens contrasts human experiences of disappointing or inadequate gifts with…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1043B recorded on December 8, 1985 teaching from Luke 1:26-56 – The Song of Salvation. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the multifaceted names and significance of Jesus Christ. Stevens connects the Incarnation through Mary, highlighting God's elevation of women, with Jesus's various titles—Shiloh (bringer of peace), Emmanuel (God…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1037AB recorded on November 17, 1985 teaching from Psalm 63:3 – Because Your Love Is Better Than Life, My Lips Will Glorify You. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws inspiration from Psalm 63:3, which states, “For Your love is better than life; my lips will glorify You.” He uses several…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1028A recorded on October 13, 1985 teaching from John 1:12-14 – Born of God. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens delivers a theological exploration of divine adoption and inheritance, focusing on the passage from John 1:12 to explain that those who receive Christ are “born of God” and granted the “legal right” to become His children.…

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 1016B recorded on August 25, 1985 teaching from Matthew 12:1-13 – How Much Then is a Man Better Than a Sheep? Pastor Cyril Stevens commentates on the Biblical passage in Matthew 12:1-13, focusing on the healing of the man with a withered hand on the Sabbath. Stevens explores the…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1006B recorded on July 14, 1985 teaching from Matthew 7:1-7 – Of Dogs and Hogs. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens’ sermon delves into a “very awkward chunk of scripture” from Matthew 7:1-7, focusing on the commonly misused command “Do not judge, or you will be judged.” He clarifies that this passage is…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0999A recorded on June 2, 1985 teaching from Mark 8:15-38 – But Whom Say Ye That I Am? Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the crucial question Jesus poses to His disciples in Mark 8:29, contrasting the world’s opinion of Christ with the personal conviction of His followers. Stevens highlights the stark difference…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0990A recorded on April 21, 1985 teaching from Philippians 3:7-21 – We Shall be Transformed. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses a powerful historical anecdote—King George VI working among the debris after a bomb strike in London—to illustrate the theological concept of Christ's Incarnation and shared glory. This narrative serves…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0989A recorded on April 14, 1985 teaching from Romans 8:17 – Joint-Heirs with Christ. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens presents a sermon centered on the profound theological concept of believers being “joint heirs with Christ,” deriving this teaching from Romans 8:17. He clarifies this inheritance by contrasting the legal division among human…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0987B recorded on April 7, 1985 teaching from John 20:1-31 – The Wonder of the Resurrection. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes that the resurrection of Jesus is the indispensable cornerstone of Christian faith, transforming Jesus from merely a good person into the Son of God who rose by divine power. He highlights the…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0987A recorded on April 7, 1985 teaching from John 20-1-23 – The Resurrection – Hope for Eternity. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes that in the face of suffering and death, believers should focus intensely on the hope found in the resurrection of Jesus, which promises their own future rising. He recounts…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0984B recorded on March 31, 1985 teaching from 1 Peter 2:6-7 – Jesus, the Gemstone, the Corner Stone – Believe on Him. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes that Jesus is the precious cornerstone of faith, drawing parallels between a foundational building stone and a valuable gemstone to illustrate Christ's supreme…

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0982A recorded on March 24, 1985 teaching from Isaiah 53:4 – The Attitude of Man as He Deals with Jesus. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the stark contrast between how Christians often idealize Jesus and the brutal reality of His crucifixion as described in Isaiah 53:4, where humanity “considered…