Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0262A recorded on December 7, 1980 teaching from Acts 11:1-18 – Changing Our Minds for the Better.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the biblical account of the Apostle Peter and Cornelius to illustrate how divine visions can shatter human prejudices and expand spiritual horizons. Initially trapped in a rigid mindset that viewed salvation as exclusively meant for Jewish people, Peter experienced a transformative vision of unclean animals that taught him not to call what God has cleansed impure. This pivotal moment compelled him to share the gospel with Roman outsiders, ultimately leading his fellow believers to overcome their critical judgments and celebrate God’s universal grace. Pastor Stevens challenges listeners to abandon their comfortable biases, embrace a boundless compassion for all people, and allow the Holy Spirit to radically transform their worldview.