| Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0953B recorded on December 2, 1984 teaching from John 3:16 – The Gift of God.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on John 3:16, a well-known passage that speaks about God’s love for the world. Stevens begins by drawing a parallel between the anticipation of Christmas presents and the gift of God’s love, highlighting how the gift of Jesus, born as a vulnerable baby, surpasses human comprehension. He emphasizes that true giving is motivated by love, not obligation, and that God’s love is demonstrated through his selfless gift of his son. Stevens then delves into the implications of this love, asserting that God loves the world despite its flaws, including the shortcomings of the church. He encourages his listeners to embrace the gospel, which offers salvation and reconciliation with God, and to recognize the genius of God’s love in calling each individual by name. Pastor Stevens concludes with a call to embrace this gift, recognizing the magnitude of God’s love and the promise of everlasting life through faith in Jesus. |
