When we choose to identify with our community and work on behalf of the oppressed, we are by faith, choosing God’s work and looking toward the reward that only God can give us. This sermon was preached at Carron Baptist Church in Washington, DC where I serve as the pastor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-j-spann/message

We are in the middle of a historic presidential election. It is important that we make the right choice. Christians have the responsibility to engage the political process. Our participation is necessary because of the sacrifice of our ancestors, the present conditions of our sisters and brothers and the future hope for our children. Lives are impacted everyday based on decisions made by politicians. We have been uniquely positioned by God to speak and act on His behalf in the political arena. This message was preached at the Carron Baptist Church in Washington, DC where I serve as the pastor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-j-spann/message

As parents in the flesh (with dependents) and parents in the spiritual (of our dreams and destiny) we must remember that we have a divine duty to that which God allows us to birth. Our divine duty includes protecting our gift; knowing our gift has purpose and is of God; and we must not be fearful of the powers that be. This sermon was preached at Carron Baptist Church in Washington, DC, where I serve as the pastor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-j-spann/message

The founding fathers of our faith, much like the founders of our democracy during the civil rights movement, introduced us to and instilled in us important fundamentals that we need on our faith journey. This message was preached at Carron Baptist Church in Washington, DC where I serve as pastor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-j-spann/message

As we navigate the trials and travails of life, we must keep in mind that we may not physically touch and experience everything we are believing God for down here. This type of faith requires some maturity. We are best used by God when we walk by faith with an eye toward the Promised Land. This sermon was preached at the Carron Baptist Church in Washington, DC where I serve as the pastor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-j-spann/message

At some point on our faith journey we are going to have to trust and obey God when we are waiting and do not know what God is doing. It is during those times, when we are obeying God in our faith, God ushers us into our purpose and destiny. This sermon was preached at Carron Baptist Church in Washington, DC where I serve as the pastor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-j-spann/message

The recent decision by the Attorney General of Kentucky to not charge the officers who killed Breonna Taylor is another example of how justice continues to evade African-Americans in the United States. However, those of us who believe in Jesus and Justice, must not lose heart. Today's message and scripture serves as a reminder and re-enforces the truth that Jesus assures us that through persistent prayer and passionate protest, we can acquire and achieve justice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-j-spann/message

This episode contains the second installment of a sermon series I preached at the Carron Baptist Church in Washington, DC where I serve as the pastor. I discuss what real faith looks like and what it means to live a life of real faith. The theme of this message is: Real faith is reflected in both our heart and our actions. We know we have the God type of faith when our faith causes our feet to move us toward following God’s lead. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-j-spann/message

This is part 1 of a series of messages I preached at the Carron Baptist Church in Washington, DC, where I serve as the pastor. This series is titled: By Faith. In the series, we examine one of the most powerful chapters in the Bible, Hebrews 11. This episode talks about how the foundation of a fortified faith should look. The central theme is: A clear and concise definition of faith equips and empowers us to trust God to leads us on our path toward our purpose. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-j-spann/message

Greetings Everyone I’m so excited to be coming to you today to discuss this new endeavor. Today I’m going to give my formal introduction. We will get into why I started this podcast and how empowered and informed you will be by listening to us every week. I’ll also let you know how you can get more content from me as well. Now is the time to correct the record and unite Jesus & Justice together. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-j-spann/message