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Metropolitan AME Church Sermons

Metropolitan AME Church Sermons

Phillip Dieke

Metropolitan AME Church Sermons

Christianity English

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.

Youth Annual Day 2026 - Rev. Nicole Stratchan

Youth Annual Day 2026 - Rev. Nicole Stratchan

In this week's sermon, Rev. Nicole Stratchan explores the power of rejoicing, inclusion, and faith through the lens of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts, emphasizing how faith and community can be more inclusive and joyful. She reflects on her personal journey, biblical insights, and the importance of metacognition in faith.This week's text: Acts 8:26-3926 Then an angel of the Lord said to...

Immigration Ministry Annual Day 2026 - Rev. William H. Lamar IV

Immigration Ministry Annual Day 2026 - Rev. William H. Lamar IV

In this week's sermon Rev. William H. Lamar IV explores the biblical story of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well, emphasizing themes of divine initiation, boundary-breaking conversations, and God's inclusive love. It challenges us to recognize divine encounters in everyday life and to extend love beyond religious and cultural boundaries. This weeks text: John 4:6-106 Jacob’s well was...

Trinity Sunday 2026 - Rev. William H. Lamar IV

Trinity Sunday 2026 - Rev. William H. Lamar IV

In this week's sermon, Rev. William H. Lamar IV explores the profound metaphor of the well from John 4, emphasizing our collective and individual thirst for connection, peace, and spiritual renewal. He highlights the humanity of Jesus, the importance of seeking living water, and the divine thirst for human relationship.This week's scripture: John 4:6-146 Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired...

Pentecost Sunday 2026 - Rev. Thomas A. Brackeen, Jr.

Pentecost Sunday 2026 - Rev. Thomas A. Brackeen, Jr.

In this week's sermon, Rev. Thomas A. Brackeen, Jr. explores the significance of Pentecost in the context of contemporary social and political challenges, emphasizing community, diversity, and active faith.This week's text: Acts 2:1-8, 12-13When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it...

Seventh Sunday of Easter - Rev. Cozette Thomas

Seventh Sunday of Easter - Rev. Cozette Thomas

This week Rev. Cozette Thomas explores the themes of gratitude, response to God's grace, and social responsibility through a sermon on Psalms 116, emphasizing community support and justice.This week's scripture: Psalm 116:1-2, 12- 19I love the Lord because he has heard my voice and my supplications.2 Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.What shall I...

Sixth Sunday of Easter and Mother's Day 2026 - Rev. William H. Lamar IV

Sixth Sunday of Easter and Mother's Day 2026 - Rev. William H. Lamar IV

This week Rev. William H. Lamar IV explores the significance of the priestly benediction in navigating the wilderness of contemporary America, emphasizing divine blessing, protection, and peace as essential for facing societal challenges.This week's scripture - Numbers 6:22-27:22 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 23 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying: Thus you shall bless the Israelites: You...

Fifth Sunday of Easter 2026 - Rev. William H. Lamar IV

Fifth Sunday of Easter 2026 - Rev. William H. Lamar IV

In this week's sermon, Rev. William H. Lamar IV explores the significance of prayer, community, and resilience in the face of life's challenges. He emphasizes the importance of internal spiritual work and external deeds as vital components of faith and Easter living.This week's scripture: Act 2:4242 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the...

Fourth Sunday of Easter 2026 - Rev. William H. Lamar IV

Fourth Sunday of Easter 2026 - Rev. William H. Lamar IV

In this week's sermon, Rev. William H. Lamar IV explores the meaning of resurrection beyond Easter Sunday, emphasizing community, fellowship, and reorientation in a world full of death and despair. It encourages living resurrection daily through connection, teaching, and shared life.This week's scripture - Acts 2:42-47:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the...

Third Sunday of Easter 2026 - Rev. Dr. Shively Smith

Third Sunday of Easter 2026 - Rev. Dr. Shively Smith

In this week's sermon, Rev. Dr. Shively Smith explores the profound questions of life's true costs, the legacy of faith, and the power of love rooted in biblical teachings. She reflects on personal resilience, historical inheritance, and the enduring hope found in the resurrection message of Easter.This week's scripture - 1 Peter 1:17-2317 If you invoke as Father the one who judges impartially...

Second Sunday of Easter 2026 and Abolitionist Sanctuary National Sunday

Second Sunday of Easter 2026 and Abolitionist Sanctuary National Sunday

Rev. Dr. Nikia Robert explores the biblical story of Rhoda in Acts 12 to illustrate the importance of belief, joy, and sanctuary in the fight for liberation and justice. She connects the story to contemporary issues of incarceration, women's rights, and societal oppression, urging us to be like Rhoda—faithful, joyful, and a sanctuary for others.Sound Bites"We are living post-resurrection, but it...