Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0107AB recorded on November 11, 1979 teaching from Romans 12:3-9 – Gifts of the Spirit #7 – Exhortation.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on two specific gifts of the Spirit: exhortation and giving. Stevens explores practical ways to identify these gifts within oneself, presenting eight characteristics of exhortation and nine of giving. Stevens emphasizes that recognizing these gifts involves understanding both positive indicators and common misunderstandings that may arise. For example, those with the gift of exhortation visualize specific achievements and prescribe steps of action, but may be seen as oversimplifying problems, while those with the gift of giving make wise investments and desire to give quietly to effective projects, but are often misunderstood. Pastor Stevens encourages listeners to discern their own spiritual gifts and use them effectively within their community.