| Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0221A recorded on September 14, 1980 teaching from Romans 8:28 – Love. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the concept of love, particularly emphasizing the love for God. Stevens begins by exploring the complexities of love, noting its intangible nature and the difficulties of expressing it fully. He then delves into the biblical basis for loving God, drawing from Romans 8:28, which states that “all things work together for good to them that love God.” Stevens emphasizes that God’s love for humanity is revealed through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and that our love for God is a response to this divine love. He further emphasizes the importance of a deep and sincere love for God, distinct from fleeting infatuations or shallow expressions of benevolence. Stevens defines the attributes of a true love for God, highlighting its encompassing, sincere, fervent, active, and liberal nature. He concludes by urging us to examine our own hearts, asking us if we truly love God with the kind of love that is described in the Scriptures. |
