Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0937A recorded on September 16, 1984 teaching from John 15:9-27 – The Properties of Love.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the nature of love, focusing specifically on the Christian’s love for Jesus. Stevens argues that love for Jesus must be total, sincere, fervent, active, and liberal. He criticizes the superficiality of merely identifying with Christianity or conforming to its outward practices, urging his listeners to move beyond these superficial levels of commitment to embrace a total commitment to Jesus. He illustrates these properties through examples from the Bible, including the story of Abraham and Isaac, and emphasizes the need for a love that is unmeasured and unconditional. Pastor Stevens culminates with a call to action, encouraging the listeners to seek a deeper, more passionate relationship with Jesus that extends beyond mere identification and conformity.