Metropolitan AME Church Sermons
Sermons from the historic Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, DC where speakers such as Frederick Douglass, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Mary McLeod Bethune, Eleanor Roosevelt, Joel Elias Spingarn, E.E. Just, Alain Locke, Mordecai W. Johnson, Hubert H. Humphrey, Charles H. Wesley, James E. Clyburn, Jesse Jackson and Bishop Desmond Tutu spoke. Hear the weekly sermon from the current ministerial staff, led by Rev. William H. Lamar IV. Find more information about Metropolitan AME here.
Episodes
August 24, 2025 • 24 mins
In this week's sermon, Rev. Nicole Stratchan explores the biblical story of Moses and the concept of 'Children of the Nile.' She reflects on themes of oppression, resilience, and the importance of community in overcoming challenges. Rev. Stratchan emphasizes the role of women in resisting Pharaoh's decrees and highlights the modern-day struggles faced by children in society. She calls for collective action to protect and uplift the...
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August 18, 2025 • 32 mins
This week guest preacher, Rev. Brandon Cox, delivers a powerful message centered around the themes of justice, faith, and the role of prophets in society. He shares the story of Andre, a young man seeking asylum, to illustrate the struggles faced by many in the current socio-political climate. The sermon explores the concept of theodicy, questioning God's presence in times of suffering, and emphasizes the importance of lament as a ...
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August 11, 2025 • 30 mins
Rev. Jon Robinson's sermon emphasizes the importance of social justice and the church's role in addressing the needs of the marginalized. Drawing from Matthew 25, he challenges the congregation to reflect on their actions towards those in need and to actively engage in advocacy for social change. The message calls for a collective effort to ensure that the church is a place of compassion and action, rather than complacency.
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August 4, 2025 • 30 mins
In this week's sermon Rev. William H. Lamar IV continues to explore the complexities and suffering of life through the lens of Job. He challenges the notion that everything happens for a reason, sharing personal stories and theological insights that emphasize the importance of resilience and support from one another. Through the lens of the prosperity gospel and the story of his friend Kate Bowler, he illustrates that life can be u...
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July 28, 2025 • 35 mins
This week Rev. William H. Lamar IV continues to explore the themes of suffering, resilience, and the nature of God through the lens of the biblical figure Job. He emphasizes the importance of questioning God and using imagination and creativity as a means to process pain and rage. The sermon highlights the need for a new understanding of, and a new name for, God - one that acknowledges human suffering and encourages action in the m...
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July 20, 2025 • 33 mins
Rev. William H. Lamar IV explores the themes of suffering, knowledge, and the role of community in understanding God's nature through the lens of the Book of Job. He emphasizes the limitations of human understanding, the importance of presence over words in times of grief, and the need for transformation in tradition to align with the evolving understanding of God. This week's sermon is an invitation to embrace unknowing and to see...
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July 14, 2025 • 43 mins
This week we celebrate the 187th anniversary of Metropolitan AME with guest preacher Rev. Dr. Reginald W. Williams, Jr. Throughout this powerful sermon, Rev. Dr. Williams emphasizes the importance of recognizing our sources of strength, particularly through the legacy of our ancestors. He reflects on the significance of carrying the 'bones' of our history and heritage, which serve as reminders of resilience and empowerment. The mes...
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July 6, 2025 • 28 mins
In this week's sermon, Rev. William H. Lamar IV explores the themes of anguish, faith, and the necessity for a new form of expression in the face of suffering. Acknowleding that Job's story reflects our struggles with suffering, Rev. Lamar emphasizes the importance of voicing our pain and the need for a community that acknowledges bitterness and injustice. The sermon challenges traditional forms of worship and prayer, advocating fo...
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June 30, 2025 • 27 mins
This week Rev. William H. Lamar IV explores the themes of peace, suffering, and the role of community in addressing pain. He emphasizes the importance of allowing suffering to be voiced and challenges the misconceptions surrounding the reasons for suffering. Through the lens of the biblical figure Job, he discusses the complexities of friendship during times of hardship and the need for solidarity in the face of injustice. The serm...
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June 22, 2025 • 28 mins
In this powerful sermon, Rev. William H. Lamar IV explores the story of Job and his wife, focusing on the often-overlooked voice of "Mrs. Job." He discusses themes of anonymity, identity, and the collateral damage of suffering, particularly in relation to women. The sermon challenges traditional interpretations of faith and suffering, urging listeners to confront the realities of their beliefs and the God they worship. Rev. Lamar e...
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June 15, 2025 • 25 mins
This week Pastor William H. Lamar IV explores the themes of tradition in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, joy, and the complexities of faith through the lens of the Book of Job. He challenges conventional theological interpretations, emphasizing the role of Satan, the accuser, or Ha-Satan and the nature of God as one who is not easily manipulated. Rev. Lamar emphasizes the need for mature theological reflection to understand...
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June 8, 2025 • 31 mins
On this Youth Day Service, Rev. Khristi Lauren Adams preaches the importance of kindness in a world often filled with unkindness. She shares personal anecdotes and biblical teachings that emphasize the need for love and compassion in our daily interactions. The conversation highlights the challenges of being kind, especially in difficult situations, and calls for a collective commitment to kindness within the community and the chur...
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June 2, 2025 • 31 mins
This week Rev. William H. Lamar IV challenges all who would hear to confront the injustices within society and the church. He emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and the need to hold up a mirror to America, urging individuals to come out of the oppressive systems that perpetuate inequality. Through biblical references and personal anecdotes, he calls for a collective awakening to the realities of our world and the necessit...
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May 26, 2025 • 37 mins
This week guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Dianne Malcolm emphasizes the importance of cultivating hope and resilience in the face of life's challenges. She discusses the power of creativity, the dangers of hopelessness, and the need for community support. Through self-reflection and understanding one's identity, individuals can harness hope as a form of resistance against despair. She highlights the significance of healing, both personall...
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May 19, 2025 • 30 mins
This week sermon Rev. William Lamar IV explores the themes of resurrection, the importance of reading for preachers, the various forms of literacy, the role of imagination in faith, and the call to build a new Jerusalem. He emphasizes that God dwells among mortals and challenges the notion of escapism in theology, urging a commitment to understanding and engaging with the world.
"The home of God is among mortals."
John 13: 31-35 NRSV...
"The home of God is among mortals."
John 13: 31-35 NRSV...
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May 12, 2025 • 33 mins
In this powerful sermon, Rev. William Lamar IV addresses the themes of community, faith, and resilience in the face of societal challenges. He reflects on the Gospel of John, emphasizing the concept of the Good Shepherd and the idea of 'snatching'—the forces that seek to take away individuals and communities. The sermon calls for a shift from individualistic theology to a collective understanding of faith, urging the congregation t...
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May 5, 2025 • 29 mins
This week Rev. William Lamar IV explores the themes of imagination, service, and community through the lens of faith. He emphasizes the importance of feeding the hungry, both physically and spiritually, and challenges traditional views of Jesus by presenting Him as a cook who serves and nurtures. The discussion highlights the role of imagination in shaping our understanding of God and the world, urging listeners to embrace a resurr...
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April 28, 2025 • 25 mins
This week Rev. Michael Jefferson, II explores the themes of faith, trauma, and the journey of trusting God again after experiencing doubt and grief. He reflects on the story of Thomas, often labeled as 'Doubting Thomas,' and challenges the audience to reconsider this characterization in light of the trauma and fear that Thomas experienced. Rev. Jefferson emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our doubts and fears as part of the...
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April 22, 2025 • 26 mins
Who Got The Body?
In this powerful Easter sermon, Rev. Lamar explores the themes of resurrection, memory, and the significance of the body of Christ. He reflects on the empty tomb, the trauma of witnessing death, and the role of women in the resurrection narrative. The sermon emphasizes the importance of remembering Christ's promises and recognizing that we, as a community, are the body of Christ, called to action in the world.
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In this powerful Easter sermon, Rev. Lamar explores the themes of resurrection, memory, and the significance of the body of Christ. He reflects on the empty tomb, the trauma of witnessing death, and the role of women in the resurrection narrative. The sermon emphasizes the importance of remembering Christ's promises and recognizing that we, as a community, are the body of Christ, called to action in the world.
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