The Church The Spirit Builds: The Death of Prejudice | Bill Winston

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❤️ Subscribe to our channel - https://www.youtube.com/@KetteringSDA 🙌 Welcome to worship at Kettering Adventist Church! 💛 More sermons from Kettering SDA - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHVgekGHD81NkLKzf6SN7emd9FDkJEKE2&si=3HhYMFZV1Mhugec7 The Church The Spirit Builds: The Death of Prejudice | Bill Winston What does a Christian really look like? In this powerful message, the speaker explores the biblical question of Christian identity through the story of Peter and Cornelius in the Book of Acts. The sermon challenges cultural assumptions about faith, race, appearance, and church traditions. From personal childhood stories about growing up in a strict Christian home to reflections on Black history, early Adventist history, and the work of the Holy Spirit among all people, this message reminds us that Christianity is not defined by culture, race, or appearance — but by the love of Jesus and the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. This sermon will challenge the way you think about church, identity, and what it truly means to follow Christ. Topics covered: • What the Bible says about Christians • The story of Peter and Cornelius • Early Adventist and Black history • Faith beyond culture and labels • The role of the Holy Spirit in unity 0:00 Introduction & 60-Year Love Story 0:49 Growing Up Adventist 2:54 Childhood Struggles With Faith Rules 3:56 The Movie That Opened His Eyes 5:27 Peter's Vision Explained (Acts Story) 7:23 The Gospel Reaches the Gentiles 8:56 Where Christians Were First Called Christians 9:39 What Does a Christian Look Like? 11:47 Black History and the Church 13:48 Forgotten Christian History 15:03 Protecting Truth and History 16:16 Young People in the Church Today 18:22 Jesus Loves All Children 19:42 Is the Church Perfect? 20:05 The Power of the Gospel Message 21:47 The Story of E.E. Cleveland 22:25 Connection to Martin Luther King Jr. 23:36 What Christians Really Look Like 24:19 Final Prayer — Quick Links — K-LIFE News: https://www.ketteringadventist.org/klife Worship Page: https://www.ketteringadventist.org/worship Giving: https://adventistgiving.org/#/org/ANBFHL/envelope/start — Follow Us on Socials — IG: https://www.instagram.com/ketteringadventist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/KetteringAdventist/ Contact us: https://www.ketteringadventist.org/contact

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• Church & Fellowship
• Heaven & Eternity
• The Church