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, Preaching St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL Sunday, March 8, 2026 Scripture Reference: St. John 4:7-18 (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, Preaching
St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL

Sunday, March 8, 2026
Scripture Reference: St. John 4:7-18 (ESV)

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708 15th St N
Birmingham, AL 35203
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*We do not own the rights to any music played*

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He Met Me at the Well

Saint John AME 22 hours ago

Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Sterling, Preaching St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL Sunday, March 1, 2026 Scripture Reference: St. John 3:1-17 (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, Preaching
St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL

Sunday, March 1, 2026
Scripture Reference: St. John 3:1-17 (ESV)

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708 15th St N
Birmingham, AL 35203
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How Can These Things Be?

Saint John AME March 2, 2026 1:35 am

Bishop Julius H. McAllister Jr. Psalm 51:10 St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL Sunday, February 15, 2026 Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:16-21 (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*

Bishop Julius H. McAllister Jr.
Psalm 51:10

St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL

Sunday, February 15, 2026
Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:16-21 (ESV)

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708 15th St N
Birmingham, AL 35203
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Give Me A Clean Heart

Saint John AME February 19, 2026 10:24 am

Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Sterling St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL Sunday, February 15, 2026 Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:16-21 (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
St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL

Sunday, February 15, 2026
Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:16-21 (ESV)

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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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An Eyewitness: Yes, God is Real

Saint John AME February 16, 2026 2:12 am

Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Sterling St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL Sunday, February 8, 2026 Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 (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
St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL

Sunday, February 8, 2026
Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 (ESV)

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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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Not with Words-But with Power

Saint John AME February 9, 2026 1:53 am

Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Sterling St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL Sunday, February 1, 2026 Scripture Reference: Romans 1:1-17 (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
St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL

Sunday, February 1, 2026
Scripture Reference: Romans 1:1-17 (ESV)

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Stop by and Visit us at:
708 15th St N
Birmingham, AL 35203
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I'm Not Ashamed: The Power of the Gospel

Saint John AME February 2, 2026 2:05 am

Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Sterling St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL Sunday, January 18, 2026 Scripture Reference: Romans 8:14-17 (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
St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Scripture Reference: Romans 8:14-17 (ESV)

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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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Whose Voice are You Believing?

Saint John AME January 19, 2026 1:40 am

CHAPTERS: 0:00 Eastern Star Presentation 11:47 Family Hour and Visitation 46:15 Thelma P. Tolbert's Homegoing Celebration https://www.davenportharris.com/obituaries/Thelma-P-Tolbert?obId=46949679#/obituaryInfo

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Homegoing Celebration of Thelma P. Tolbert

Saint John AME January 18, 2026 3:22 am

Bro. Shaun Barnes St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL Sunday, January 11, 2026 Scripture Reference: St. Matthew 3:13-17 (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*

Bro. Shaun Barnes
St. John AME - Downtown Birmingham, AL

Sunday, January 11, 2026
Scripture Reference: St. Matthew 3:13-17 (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 Scandal of the Jordan

Saint John AME January 13, 2026 6:38 pm

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For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.