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First AME Church (FAME)

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47 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2023–2025 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/first-ame-church-fame.html
Profile last refreshed Sep 7, 2026

Sermons over time

Every audio sermon week across the years we have — a filled cell is a week with an upload, darker blue means richer topics. A steady weekly cadence shows as a solid band across years.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec2025Week of Jan 6, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.4 topics/minWeek of Jan 27, 2025 · 2 sermon(s) · 0.4 topics/minWeek of Feb 10, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Mar 3, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Mar 24, 2025 · 2 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Mar 31, 2025 · 1 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Apr 14, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.4 topics/minWeek of May 12, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Jun 9, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Jul 7, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.5 topics/minWeek of Aug 4, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Aug 11, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Aug 18, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Oct 6, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Oct 27, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Nov 10, 2025 · 2 sermon(s) · 0.4 topics/minWeek of Nov 17, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Dec 1, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.4 topics/minWeek of Dec 8, 2025 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/min2024Week of Jan 15, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Jan 22, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Feb 26, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Mar 4, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Mar 18, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Mar 25, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Apr 22, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of May 6, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Jun 3, 2024 · 2 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Jun 10, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Aug 5, 2024 · 2 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Aug 26, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Sep 30, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Oct 28, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Nov 11, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Dec 2, 2024 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/min2023Week of Sep 4, 2023 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Sep 18, 2023 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Oct 2, 2023 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Oct 16, 2023 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Oct 23, 2023 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Nov 6, 2023 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Nov 13, 2023 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Dec 4, 2023 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Dec 11, 2023 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Dec 18, 2023 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/min
LessMore·no upload·known, not transcribed
Each cell is one week · darker blue = richer topics (clean, sermon-only audio scores higher) · pale = thin, faint = no upload · gold outline = known, not yet transcribed · red outline = broken/failed file · uploaded in 43 of 119 weeks across the span (36%).

How this church compares

Against other ame and against every sermon on the site. Signals are approximate and grow more reliable as more of the archive is scored.

●this church┃peer average┃site average
Emotional rangenoticeably wider
Its sermons travel noticeably wider in feeling than a typical peer congregation, and noticeably wider than the site overall.
site avg 0.12
narrowerpeer avgwider
Emotional intensitysomewhat higher
The peaks run somewhat higher than peers, about the same than the site.
site avg 0.64
lowerpeer avghigher
Dynamic deliveryabout the same
In the voice itself, energy runs about the same than peers, noticeably higher than the site.
site avg 0.45
lowerpeer avghigher
Among ame churches with enough scored sermons, it ranks #1 of 6 for emotional range.
On the words themselves, it leans toward the vocabulary of another tradition.

Most-preached topics

Bible & Exposition 50Creation Care 37Humanism 32Fear & Anxiety 28Evangelism & Mission 27Parenting & Children 26Faith & Doubt 25Marriage 23

Recurring themes across the archive

Where this church’s sermons land on the site’s emergent topic map.

High School 1Dating Relationships 1Self-Fulfilling Prophecy 1Raising Kids 1

Themes they appear in

The recurring topics across the whole archive where this church shows up most.

High School
Parenting & Children
1 sermons
Dating Relationships
Dating & Godly Relationships
1 sermons
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Prophecy & End Times
1 sermons
Raising Kids
Parenting & Children
1 sermons

Sermons that reach across topics

These touch the widest range of themes — often the richest listening.

292 Landscapes of the Soul with Dr. Geoff Holsclaw
appears in 4 different topics

Sermons included

Dec 9, 2025 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionForgiveness & ReconciliationFear & Anxiety
Dec 2, 2025 · families and relationships
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionFaith & DoubtFaith & Mental Health
Nov 18, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Parenting & ChildrenHumanismDating & Godly Relationships
“But something, and I would say, you know, it was God's impetus too, but he actually said to me as I am raising my own kids, I'm now in my early 40s,…”
Nov 11, 2025 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Forgiveness & ReconciliationMarriageProverbs
Nov 10, 2025 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Names & Titles of GodFear & AnxietyWorship & Praise
Oct 28, 2025 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Reason & Free InquirySin & RepentanceGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
Oct 7, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Fear & AnxietyThanksgiving & HarvestParenting & Children
Aug 20, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
HumanismNoah & the FloodGod the Father / Creator
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Aug 12, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Parenting & ChildrenSpiritual GrowthWorship & Praise
Aug 5, 2025 · readings books learning
HumanismReason & Free InquiryCreation & Eden
Jul 8, 2025 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Grief & LamentForgiveness & ReconciliationAddiction & Recovery
Jun 10, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Bible & ExpositionPrayer & DevotionCrucifixion & Atonement
May 13, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
HumanismBeloved CommunityFaith & Civic Life
Apr 15, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
MarriageJoy & GratitudeDivorce & Broken Relationships
Mar 4, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Evangelism & MissionDating & Godly RelationshipsSuffering & Perseverance
Feb 12, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Loneliness & IsolationFaith & DoubtParenting & Children
Jan 29, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Service & Spiritual GiftsFaith & DoubtHope & Encouragement
Jan 28, 2025 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Faith & Mental HealthSin & RepentanceFear & Anxiety
Jan 8, 2025 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionRevival & RenewalHoly Spirit
Dec 4, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeJonahChurch Life & Membership
Nov 13, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & DoubtBible & ExpositionCrucifixion & Atonement
Oct 30, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Creation & EdenDating & Godly RelationshipsCreation Care
Oct 2, 2024 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Salvation & GraceBible & ExpositionCreation & Eden
Aug 28, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Evangelism & MissionCreation CareParenting & Children
Aug 7, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & DoubtFaith & Civic LifeThe Ten Commandments
Aug 7, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionMarriageSin & Repentance
Jun 12, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Bible & ExpositionSalvation & GraceGod the Father / Creator
Jun 5, 2024 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Sin & RepentanceEvangelism & MissionGod the Father / Creator
Jun 5, 2024 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Fear & AnxietyBible & ExpositionFaith & Doubt
May 8, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Creation CareGod the Father / CreatorNoah & the Flood
Apr 24, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Creation CareCreation & EdenHumanism
Mar 27, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & DoubtGod the Father / CreatorCreation & Eden
Mar 19, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Noah & the FloodGenesisFaith & Doubt
Mar 6, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
MarriageFear & AnxietyParenting & Children
Feb 28, 2024 · families and relationships
Creation CareHumanismNoah & the Flood
Jan 24, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Noah & the FloodGenesisCreation Care
Jan 17, 2024 · families and relationships
Dating & Godly RelationshipsCreation CareNoah & the Flood
Dec 20, 2023 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Poverty & CompassionEvangelism & MissionSalvation & Grace
Dec 13, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Creation CareFaith & Civic LifeNoah & the Flood
Dec 5, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Evangelism & MissionReason & Free InquirySin & Repentance
Nov 15, 2023 · families and relationships
Creation CareHumanismMark
Nov 8, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
JonahHumanismGenesis
Oct 25, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & DoubtFriendship & BelongingGod the Father / Creator
Oct 18, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Pluralism & InterfaithBible & ExpositionEvangelism & Mission
Oct 4, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Parenting & ChildrenDoubt & DeconstructionEvangelism & Mission
Sep 20, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Bible & ExpositionGod the Father / CreatorNames & Titles of God
Sep 6, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Poverty & CompassionFaith & Mental HealthService & Spiritual Gifts

How this website compares

What this church’s own website says, compared with other churches. See every church in the Church values report, or what this means for your church.

This website vs. AME churches
Found on this church’s websiteOther AME churchesAll churches

The percentage is how many AME churches’ websites state that value; the bar turns orange where this church’s website states it too.

of AME sites
This church
Economic justice & mutual aid
13%
Radical hospitality & accessibility
4%
Anti-racism / racial justice
1%
✓
LGBTQ+ affirming
1%
Creation care / climate
1%
Children & youth
60%
✓
Small groups
53%
✓
Online worship
40%
✓
Child safety policy
9%
Financial & governance transparency
7%
Languages / interpretation
7%
Website & sermons online
This church: video only — like 33% of AME churches.
Audio + videoAudio onlyVideo onlySite, no sermonsJS-only siteBlocked / timeoutDead or hijackedNo website
Website completeness, all churches: a rough score of how complete and easy-to-navigate the church’s own website is.
5 to 10: 4 churches10 to 15: 32 churches15 to 20: 3 churches20 to 25: 2 churches25 to 30: 24 churches30 to 35: 7 churches35 to 40: 28 churches40 to 45: 13 churches45 to 50: 20 churches50 to 55: 22 churches55 to 60: 28 churches60 to 65: 34 churches65 to 70: 72 churches70 to 75: 209 churches75 to 80: 88 churches80 to 85: 2317 churches85 to 90: 27 churches90 to 95: 51 churches95 to 100: 31 churches255075This church: 80
Among the 3,012 churches with a readable, rated website (scores of 0 and 100 left out), this one scores higher than about 58%.
Values stated, within AME churches: how many of the 29 values we track each church’s website states. This one states 5 — ahead of 79% of AME churches (the typical one states 3).
0 values: 94 churches1 values: 41 churches2 values: 65 churches3 values: 77 churches4 values: 69 churches5 values: 54 churches6 values: 36 churches7 values: 16 churches8 values: 15 churches9 values: 6 churches051015this church: 5
What their website says
Justice & social positions
Belonging & practical
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