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  • Hosea’s Risky Love, Part 2

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 1, 2022
     | 1,715 views

    In the days the past, the clarion call and mission of the black church was two-fold: it served as a beacon of hope for the lost-soul seeking grace and mercy, but it also functioned as an oasis for all issues affecting the community. BMCR is That for the United Methodist Church

    Hosea 11:1-5, 9-11 11:1 When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. 11:2 The more I called them, the more they went from me; they kept sacrificing to the Baals, and offering incense to idols. 11:3 Yet it was I who taught Ephraim to walk, I took them up in my arms; but ...read more

  • Yielding Wild Grapes: Prophet Margins Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 12, 2022
     | 2,388 views

    How is God calling us to address grapes gone wild in our contexts? Be mindful, however. Jesus did this in his opening homily in Nazareth after reading from this very book, Isaiah.

    When I was in seminary, I was introduced to Chateau Elan Winery & Resort. This place well above my pay grade Spanning 3,500 acres of rolling hills and wooded forests, Chateau Elan reigns as North Georgia’s premier destination resort. A favorite for weekend getaways, corporate retreats, and ...read more

  • "what God Called Clean" Fifth Sunday Of Easter, Year C Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,876 views

    Change is all around us, even in the church. And change is never easy. Our text this week is about a whole new direction for the beginnings of the church.

    Acts 11:1-18 The Jewish leaders in Judea, the circumcised, The Church Leaders rebuked Peter for sharing a meal, Breaking Bread, with the uncircumcised, the Gentiles (cf. Galatians 2:11-14). They gave him holy heck for doing what they felt went against the rules. Peter proceeds to tell how it ...read more

  • Words Have Power/ Don’t Babel

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jun 4, 2022
     | 2,330 views

    We all grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, enlarging our understanding of the church and the faith. And then maybe we can overcome Babel by speaking one in Christ on this Pentecost Sunday.

    This text is offered as an alternative First Reading for the Day of Pentecost, with the instructions that if it is chosen, then Acts 2:1-21 gets used as the Second Reading. Certainly, there have been connections made between Genesis 11:1-9 and Acts 2:1-21, with people understanding God’s gift of ...read more

  • Counting The Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 10, 2022
     | 2,019 views

    This first week of this “Having Words” series is a great time to remind ourselves of the commitment that we made to make and to be made into disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

    Counting the Cost Having Words with Jesus THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C Luke 14:25-33 The Message Figure the Cost 25-27 One day, when large groups of people were walking along with him, Jesus turned and told them, “Anyone who comes to me but refuses to let go of father, mother, spouse, ...read more

  • Finding The Lost Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 10, 2022
     | 2,777 views

    We are happy to look for the lost. We are happy that Jesus, at least, is willing to venture out to find those who have strayed and to bring them home for a celebration. The problem is, at some point, many of us give up on the lost. We give up, but Jesus Goes to get you, to find the lost.

    Finding the Lost Having Words with Jesus FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C Luke 15:1-10 The Story of the Lost Sheep 15 1-3 By this time a lot of men and women of questionable reputation were hanging around Jesus, listening intently. The Pharisees and religion scholars were not pleased, not ...read more

  • "But Jesus & The Black Church Say; Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 13, 2023
     | 3,728 views

    This is one of 4 short Sermons on the importance of Jesus' Words to the world as we Celebrate Black History month this year. This is Not a What would Jesus Say this is a What Would the Kin-dom call for you to do message.

    Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany – “But Jesus & The Black Church Say; #Black Church Matters” February 12, 2023 Matthew 5:21-37 Color: Green Matthew 5:21-37 New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Concerning Anger 21 ‘You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall not ...read more

  • Super Sunday Jesus Will Take You Higher Transfiguration Sunday, Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 18, 2023
     | 2,416 views

    Transfiguration Sunday is about the identity of the one we follow. Jesus Christ is revealed in glory on the mount of transfiguration. Let us rise to our feet and declare our allegiance to our Lord on this day.

    Matthew 17:1-9 The Message Sunlight Poured from His Face 17 1-3 Six days later, three of them saw that glory. Jesus took Peter and the brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain. His appearance changed from the inside out, right before their eyes. Sunlight poured from his face. His ...read more

  • I Give You This Land, Even More I Give This Land To Your Children. Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 11, 2022
     | 3,173 views

    When God adds a promise of land to Abram’s “seed” promise (Genesis 12:7), we think that Abram is goanna be great. The story doesn’t end there. God turns from the promise of descendants to the possession of land.

    Sermon, I Give You This Land, Even More, I give this land to Your Children. The story of God and Abram starts when God commands Abram to migrate to Canaan. God offers Abram magnanimous promises: he will be a great nation; he will have a great name; God will bless people who bless him and curse the ...read more

  • #myblackhistory The Real Battle Is Yet To Come, The Hidden Cost Of Liberation. Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 11, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,405 views

    I am so blessed that I can tell the real Black History African American story! Although it is great progress to have a Black History Month where everyone can learn about the contributions of Black Americans, it is also so very limiting.

    Intro: I am so blessed that I can tell the real Black History African American story! Although it is great progress to have a Black History Month where everyone can learn about the contributions of Black Americans, it is also so very limiting. The narrative of Black people, as taught by most ...read more

  • #myblackhistory Begins In Seeing Our Real Glory Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 11, 2022
     | 6,036 views

    So, At the Heart of The Transfiguration is three things One Companionship, two Revelation/our Moring-time, three Glorification. I would also like to suggest at the heart of Black History Month are the same three things.

    #MyBlackHistory Begins in Seeing Our Real Glory We step away from the Old Testament text this week as we return to the gospel story of Jesus’ Transfiguration. Last week, we talked about our ongoing transformation. But here, it isn’t about us, but it is about Jesus. Some might ask what is our role ...read more

  • "Come To The Waters” Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 31, 2022
     | 2,810 views

    Hey there! All who are thirsty, come to the water! Are you penniless? Come anyway—buy and eat! Come, buy your drinks, buy wine and milk. Buy without money—everything’s free! No Such thing as Free Lunch!

    ““Hey there! All who are thirsty, come to the water! Are you penniless? Come anyway—buy and eat! Come, buy your drinks, buy wine and milk. Buy without money—everything’s free! Why do you spend your money on junk food, your hard-earned cash on cotton candy? Listen to me, listen well: Eat only the ...read more

  • "When The Manna Ceased” Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 31, 2022
     | 5,580 views

    Now they have crossed the threshold of the Jordan River into the promised land. They are entering into a new season a new time with God and new experiences. Covid-19 is ending, or at least transitioning and they are moving into a season of blessing. But, the manna has stoped.

    When the manna ceased Joshua 5:9-12 Forty years of wandering behind them. A generation has come and gone. They are now inside — just inside — the promised land. Encamped at Gilgal. With the liberative threshold that was the Red Sea crossing, God brought their parents out of Egypt, out of slavery. ...read more

  • "I Am About To Do A New Thing;” Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 31, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,196 views

    Understand the same God who brought this people out of the land of Egypt is not yet done with them. Babylon is not an end but rather, an opportunity for God to display his power and his grace to his people once again.

    The book of Isaiah is divided into three sections: (1) events leading up to the captivity and exile in Babylon, (2) redemption and restoration (Comfort), and (3) the Messianic Reign. Today’s message comes from the Messianic Reign and describes the suffering servant. Today’s reading is the first ...read more

  • Stony The Road We Trod:

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 12, 2022
     | 2,354 views

    Jesus’ “going up” to Jerusalem is a public event, interpreted by Luke as a royal entry.

    It is that “slash” day again—as in Palm/Passion Sunday—as in trying to capture two seemingly distinct moods and experiences in one act of worship. It is almost impossible to do, it seems. If we lean toward the Palm Sunday experience and emphasize the exuberance of the triumphal entry into ...read more