Saint John AME, 708 15th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203

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Saint John AME is a place where unconditional love changes lives.

The love of God flows in our midst as we learn to trust and obey the Lord. We are maturing in the things of God, thus enabling us to take the gospel outside the church.
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Whether you are new to church, have been a Christian for many years, or need a fresh start, we welcome you with open arms!

The Reverend Dr. Ronald D. & First Lady Kim C. Sterling

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Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Sterling Pastor, St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL Sunday, December 14, 2025 Scripture Reference: St. Luke 1:46-55 (ESV) Visit our LinkTree below: https://linktr.ee/stjamebhm Stop by and Visit us at: 708 15th St N Birmingham, AL 35203 Call us at: (205) 251-3764 *We do not own the rights to any music played*

Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Sterling
Pastor, St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL

Sunday, December 14, 2025
Scripture Reference: St. Luke 1:46-55 (ESV)

Visit our LinkTree below:
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Stop by and Visit us at:
708 15th St N
Birmingham, AL 35203
Call us at: (205) 251-3764

*We do not own the rights to any music played*

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Joy that Rests in God's Faithfulness

Saint John AME 10 hours ago

Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Sterling Pastor, St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL Sunday, December 7, 2025 Scripture Reference: Matthew 3:1-12, Isaiah 40:3-5 (ESV) Visit our LinkTree below: https://linktr.ee/stjamebhm Stop by and Visit us at: 708 15th St N Birmingham, AL 35203 Call us at: (205) 251-3764 *We do not own the rights to any music played*

Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Sterling
Pastor, St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL

Sunday, December 7, 2025
Scripture Reference: Matthew 3:1-12, Isaiah 40:3-5 (ESV)

Visit our LinkTree below:
https://linktr.ee/stjamebhm

Stop by and Visit us at:
708 15th St N
Birmingham, AL 35203
Call us at: (205) 251-3764

*We do not own the rights to any music played*

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The Peace That Preparation Brings

Saint John AME December 14, 2025 9:56 am

Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Sterling Pastor, St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL Sunday, December 7, 2025 Scripture Reference: Matthew 3:1-12, Isaiah 40:3-5 (ESV) Visit our LinkTree below: https://linktr.ee/stjamebhm Stop by and Visit us at: 708 15th St N Birmingham, AL 35203 Call us at: (205) 251-3764 *We do not own the rights to any music played*

Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Sterling
Pastor, St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL

Sunday, December 7, 2025
Scripture Reference: Matthew 3:1-12, Isaiah 40:3-5 (ESV)

Visit our LinkTree below:
https://linktr.ee/stjamebhm

Stop by and Visit us at:
708 15th St N
Birmingham, AL 35203
Call us at: (205) 251-3764

*We do not own the rights to any music played*

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The Peace That Preparation Brings

Saint John AME December 8, 2025 12:57 am

Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Sterling Pastor, St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL Sunday, November 30, 2026 Scripture Reference: Isaiah 9:2-7 (ESV) Visit our LinkTree below: https://linktr.ee/stjamebhm Stop by and Visit us at: 708 15th St N Birmingham, AL 35203 Call us at: (205) 251-3764 *We do not own the rights to any music played*

Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Sterling
Pastor, St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL

Sunday, November 30, 2026
Scripture Reference: Isaiah 9:2-7 (ESV)

Visit our LinkTree below:
https://linktr.ee/stjamebhm

Stop by and Visit us at:
708 15th St N
Birmingham, AL 35203
Call us at: (205) 251-3764

*We do not own the rights to any music played*

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Hope in the Dark

Saint John AME November 30, 2025 11:41 pm

Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Sterling Pastor, St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL November 23, 2026 Scripture Reference: Luke 23:33-43 (ESV) Visit our LinkTree below: https://linktr.ee/stjamebhm Stop by and Visit us at: 708 15th St N Birmingham, AL 35203 Call us at: (205) 251-3764 *We do not own the rights to any music played*

Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Sterling
Pastor, St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL

November 23, 2026
Scripture Reference: Luke 23:33-43 (ESV)

Visit our LinkTree below:
https://linktr.ee/stjamebhm

Stop by and Visit us at:
708 15th St N
Birmingham, AL 35203
Call us at: (205) 251-3764

*We do not own the rights to any music played*

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Grace that Meets us on the Crossroad

Saint John AME November 23, 2025 11:53 pm

Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Sterling Pastor, St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL November 9, 2026 Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:25-34 (ESV) Visit our LinkTree below: https://linktr.ee/stjamebhm Stop by and Visit us at: 708 15th St N Birmingham, AL 35203 Call us at: (205) 251-3764 *We do not own the rights to any music played*

Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Sterling
Pastor, St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL

November 9, 2026
Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:25-34 (ESV)

Visit our LinkTree below:
https://linktr.ee/stjamebhm

Stop by and Visit us at:
708 15th St N
Birmingham, AL 35203
Call us at: (205) 251-3764

*We do not own the rights to any music played*

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He is My Everything

Saint John AME November 17, 2025 12:25 am

Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Sterling Pastor, St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL November 9, 2026 Scripture Reference: Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 Visit our LinkTree below: https://linktr.ee/stjamebhm Stop by and Visit us at: 708 15th St N Birmingham, AL 35203 Call us at: (205) 251-3764 *We do not own the rights to any music played*

Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Sterling
Pastor, St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL

November 9, 2026
Scripture Reference: Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21

Visit our LinkTree below:
https://linktr.ee/stjamebhm

Stop by and Visit us at:
708 15th St N
Birmingham, AL 35203
Call us at: (205) 251-3764

*We do not own the rights to any music played*

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When Praise Becomes Personal

Saint John AME November 10, 2025 12:14 am

Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Sterling Pastor, St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL November 2, 2026 Scripture Reference: Habakkuk 2:1-4 Visit our LinkTree below: https://linktr.ee/stjamebhm Stop by and Visit us at: 708 15th St N Birmingham, AL 35203 Call us at: (205) 251-3764 *We do not own the rights to any music played*

Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Sterling
Pastor, St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL

November 2, 2026
Scripture Reference: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Visit our LinkTree below:
https://linktr.ee/stjamebhm

Stop by and Visit us at:
708 15th St N
Birmingham, AL 35203
Call us at: (205) 251-3764

*We do not own the rights to any music played*

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Don't Move Off Your Post

Saint John AME November 3, 2025 12:51 am

Rev. Dr. Letitia Williams-Watford Presiding Elder, Phenix City District Scripture Reference: St. Matthew 21:1-11 Visit our LinkTree below: https://linktr.ee/stjamebhm Stop by and Visit us at: 708 15th St N Birmingham, AL 35203 Or call us at: (205) 251-3764 *We do not own the rights to any music played*

Rev. Dr. Letitia Williams-Watford
Presiding Elder, Phenix City District

Scripture Reference: St. Matthew 21:1-11

Visit our LinkTree below:
https://linktr.ee/stjamebhm

Stop by and Visit us at:
708 15th St N
Birmingham, AL 35203
Or call us at: (205) 251-3764

*We do not own the rights to any music played*

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TBA

Saint John AME October 26, 2025 11:09 pm

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