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Dr. Delman Coates serves as Senior Pastor of Mt. Ennon Baptist Church in Clinton, MD. During his tenure, Mt. Ennon has grown to more than 9,000 members. Dr. Coates has initiated and revitalized ministries, expanded the church's physical campus and land holdings, and incorporated the Mt. Ennon Development Corporation. In October 2009, Outreach Magazine named Mt. Ennon as one of the 100 Fastest Growing Congregations in the United States. Pastor Coates is founder and president of the Black Church Center for Justice & Equality, and he is a board member of the Parents Television Council and the National Action Network. He also serves as member of the Society of Biblical Literature, the Morehouse College Board of Preachers, and the NAACP. In 2008, TAAP honored him as one of the "20 To Watch." In 2012, "The Root" named Dr. Coates as one of their 100 African American achievers and influencers. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) honored Dr. Coates in 2013 for his commitment to advancing civil rights and liberties for all. The same year, Ebony magazine selected him as one of their "Power 100." Dr. Coates's ministry, messages, and social activism span a variety of media platforms. He has appeared on national media programs such as MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, Essence Magazine, NPR, VH1, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Huffington Post, and is featured in the documentary The New Black. Finally, he is the proud father of four children: sons, Nathaniel and Joshua, and twin daughters, Ava Marie and Leah Blair.

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Dr. Delman Coates serves as Senior Pastor of Mt. Ennon Baptist Church in Clinton, MD. During his tenure, Mt. Ennon has grown to more than 9,000 members. Dr. Coates has initiated and revitalized ministries, expanded the church's physical campus and land holdings, and incorporated the Mt. Ennon Development Corporation. In October 2009, Outreach Magazine named Mt. Ennon as one of the 100 Fastest Growing Congregations in the United States. Pastor Coates is founder and president of the Black Church Center for Justice & Equality, and he is a board member of the Parents Television Council and the National Action Network. He also serves as member of the Society of Biblical Literature, the Morehouse College Board of Preachers, and the NAACP. In 2008, TAAP honored him as one of the "20 To Watch." In 2012, "The Root" named Dr. Coates as one of their 100 African American achievers and influencers. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) honored Dr. Coates in 2013 for his commitment to advancing civil rights and liberties for all. The same year, Ebony magazine selected him as one of their "Power 100." Dr. Coates's ministry, messages, and social activism span a variety of media platforms. He has appeared on national media programs such as MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, Essence Magazine, NPR, VH1, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Huffington Post, and is featured in the documentary The New Black. Finally, he is the proud father of four children: sons, Nathaniel and Joshua, and twin daughters, Ava Marie and Leah Blair.

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English

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(301) 856-2170


Episodes

I Know What I Heard

3/24/2024
Simeon was a man who received a promise from God that he would not see death without seeing the birth of the Lord’s Messiah. And it was that promise that moved him to get his life in order. That promise led him to get in the right position, to get to a place of peace, and to develop and maintain the right spiritual and moral posture to see Jesus. Take note of those three things I just mentioned: He had a promise, he gets in position, and he maintains the right posture. He hears God’s voice, he puts himself in an environment where there is peace and not confusion, and he is active in developing himself spiritually and in being a man of integrity. And by getting his life aligned with God, he’s able to see what God wants him to see. The same can happen for you too. If you open your heart and mind to hear God’s voice, if you position yourself in places and with people that produce peace, and if you order your steps to get in line with what God says, then you can see what God wants you to see, go where God wants you to go, be what God wants you to be, and do what God wants you to do.

Duration:00:44:26

Oh I Want To See Him

3/17/2024
I am fully confident that God wants each of us to experience the joy that comes from having our hopes realized. God wants us to experience the fulfillment that comes from having our dreams actualized. God wants us to experience the satisfaction of having our ambitions fulfilled and our aspirations achieved, and to express that joy by breaking out in spontaneous praise to God for all He has done. Simeon has that exact experience in today’s key text because his soul’s desire was to see Israel’s Messiah for himself, and it finally happened. He did not know when the Messiah was coming. He did not know how He would appear, and quite frankly he didn’t know exactly where, but his heart’s desire was to see the Messiah for himself. Every step he takes in this text epitomizes what he did and what we all should do if we want to have our dreams fulfilled and our hopes come to pass.

Duration:00:39:32

Wrongly Dividing The Word Of Truth

3/10/2024
As followers of Christ, we have a very important responsibility to uphold the Word of God. Unfortunately, many people fall short in doing this all the time. It is absolutely possible to wrongly divide the word of truth. In today’s message, we’re going to look at the reasons why this happens so that we can be aware of how to avoid this danger ourselves.

Duration:00:50:50

How To Handle Toxic People

3/3/2024
Have you ever found yourself dealing with a toxic person? They are abusive, they bring you down, they stress you out, cause you harm, bring you distress, and sometimes they downright get on your nerves. If so, the question becomes what should we do about the presence of a toxic person or toxic people in our lives? In 1 Samuel 25, there’s a story about a woman named Abigail who was married to a toxic man, and she models for us how to handle the toxic person in our lives, whether it’s a spouse, a family member, friend, co-worker, or church member, Abigail teaches us how to handle toxic people, and we’re going to learn a lot from her in today’s message.

Duration:00:42:42

How To Heal Toxic Emotions

2/25/2024
Christians dealing with toxic emotions and exhibiting toxic behaviors wasn’t just a problem in the first century. It’s still a problem now. Whether it’s road rage on the highway, angry parents at a child’s game, or people fighting in church, at work, or in the home, people dealing with toxic emotions is a serious problem. And Paul says we need to stop it. Stop letting bitterness, rage, and slander dominate your spirit. Stop getting so heated that you can’t control yourself any longer. And so, the question becomes how do we heal these toxic emotions? That’s exactly what we’re going to discuss in today’s message.

Duration:00:42:40

How To Keep Looking Up When You're Feeling Down

2/18/2024
In our text today, we are delivered to the scene in the life of King David during a time when he had much to look down about. David learns for the first time of the passing of his child. He must have felt down, mortified, and broken. There’s no doubt he was suffering under immense pain, but we get a glimpse at what he does to rebound when he must have been feeling down. He has a family to provide for, he has a nation to protect and lead, and he has enemies to fight and defeat. And in the midst of it all, he models for us how to handle grief and loss, not if it happens, but when. Grief and loss are universal and inevitable. So how does David make it? How does David keep looking up when he’s been feeling down? That’s what we’re going to dive into in this message.

Duration:00:44:41

How To Heal A Wounded Heart

2/11/2024
While having your heart broken may not be preventable, it is conquerable. You can make it after disappointment, and today’s key Scripture passage shows us what makes it possible to move through, rise above, and thrive after disappointment. It’s like what Paulo Coelho once said, “Disappointment, defeat, and despair are the tools God uses to show us the way.” What determines whether you move on or whether you shut down after heartbreak depends upon how you assess the situation. If you view the event positively, seeing it as an opportunity for growth, versus viewing it negatively and seeing it as a moral judgment, then you are more inclined to grow through what you go through.

Duration:00:53:55

I'm Changing My Mind

2/4/2024
Each one of us sees life through our own unique lens, a set of assumptions and expectations that govern how we see ourselves, our lives, and the situations around us. It’s that mindset, according to research, that plays a significant role in determining life’s outcomes. With this in mind, I want to suggest that an unhealthy, ungodly, unholy, and unproductive mindset can adversely affect our lives. The solution according to today’s key text is to rid ourselves of any thought, any belief, any perspective, or any philosophy that does not line up with God’s will for our lives. But how do we do that? Well, that’s exactly what we’re going to discuss in today’s message.

Duration:00:40:09

I Ain't Going Out Like That

1/28/2024
If you’re looking for healing, you have two options. You can either give up hope, or you can pursue healing by seeking out your Heavenly Father. In today’s message, we’re going to look at the story of two blind men who needed healing and reached out to Jesus for help. They were healed by their faith and their persistence, and you can experience healing too if you follow their example. Let’s look at what it looks like to live out that example.

Duration:00:49:04

Don't Take It Too Far

1/21/2024
As you read today’s key verse, you’ll see that Paul’s counsel to the church then, and us now is “to cleanse ourselves of anything that might damage, distort or defile the flesh or the body.” One of the things I find as a pastor is that many people’s journey with God has been damaged by distorted perspectives, twisted views, and false theories about the body. Throughout the history of the Church, many well-intentioned Christians have endeavored to live their lives for Christ in a religious culture that has placed an unbiblical and unrealistic moral hedge around the body in hopes that it would prevent people from falling or being susceptive to its urges, its drives, and its proclivities. So many people are struggling in their walk with God because we have not given them a healthy, helpful, and holy way to treat and view the body that God gave us. So in today’s message, we’re going to look at some helpful tips in hopes that we can have a better outlook and perspective on our God-given bodies so that we can live healthier lives all around.

Duration:00:45:05

Your Body Is Keeping The Score

1/14/2024
The idea that throughout our lives our bodies have been storing the moments and the memories of trauma and past pain came up for me when I read today’s key text. In this verse, Paul admonishes the church at Corinth to cleanse themselves of every defilement of the body and spirit, for in doing so, they would find freedom and empowerment by becoming more like God. The same is true for you and me. When we experience cleansing and healing by the power of the Holy Spirit, we become more like Christ. So in order to begin that journey of healing, we need to ask ourselves a few questions.

Duration:00:46:06

Keep It Clean

1/7/2024
You’ve probably heard of a “detox” in the context of health and wellness. Many people will perform a detox cleanse in order to rid their bodies of all of the impurities and unhealthy substances so that they can be healthier. Well, I believe that detoxing is not only necessary for our natural lives, but it’s also necessary for our spiritual lives. In order to fulfill the mission, the purpose, and the assignment that God has for all of us, we must remove impurities, pollutants, and contaminants that keep us from having that kind and the quality of life that God wants us to have. In today’s key verse, Paul tells the church at Corinth that the path toward their spiritual empowerment calls upon them to engage in a detox, which I’m defining as “the elimination of impurities or unhealthy things that damage our faith, damage our hearts, pollute our minds, disrupt our relationships, and block our destiny.” Anything that keeps you from possessing what God wants you to have, going where God wants you to go, being who God wants you to be, and doing what God wants you to do needs to go. And in today’s text, we discover why detoxification is necessary for the child of God.

Duration:00:48:19

I've Come Too Far

12/24/2023
Are you struggling with finding the strength to keep waiting on God? Are you starting to grow weary in your attempts to persevere? If that’s you, then I have no doubt that today’s key passage will encourage you and help you right where you’re at. In Luke 2, Simeon shows us that the passage of time does not cancel God’s plan, and that if you can just hold on, you can make it. You can make it through the grief that accompanies the loss of a loved one. You can make it past the financial uncertainty that comes with losing your job. You can make it through the loneliness that comes after a breakup. You can survive a season of depression until you come through it on the other side. You can make it through this health challenge until the doctor says you’re healed. Simeon shows us how we can make it, and his example is exactly what we’re going to study in this message.

Duration:00:42:17

Rescuing The Church From Religious Malpractice

11/5/2023
In today’s message, we are going to talk about a subject that isn’t often associated with the church. When we think about malpractice, we tend to think about legal, medical, or even financial malpractice, but rarely do we think about religious malpractice. However, this is a sad reality of many churches today. Therefore, this is a topic worth discussing and studying Scripture for so that can make sure we avoid religious malpractice and instead follow Jesus the way we are commanded to in God’s Word.

Duration:00:44:17

How To Become A Better Communicator

10/29/2023
I would venture to say that at some point in your life, you’ve had moments in which a breakdown in communication led to division, misunderstanding, and flat-out confusion. Breakdown in communication is a real thing, and it’s an issue we need to address in a way that honors the Lord and aligns with His Word. In this message, we’re going to look at the book of James and see how Jesus’ half-brother hones in on a few tips to help bridge the many gaps that impact communication. If we apply these tips to our own lives, we will surely become better communicators.

Duration:00:34:44

Stay Woke

10/22/2023
In today’s key passage of Scripture, we read about a young man who takes the time to come to church, to try and do the right thing, and to hear the Word, and ends up losing his consciousness and falling to his death. He came to church looking for a life- changing, life-giving, and life-affirming word, but can’t stay woke in the process, and consequently loses his life. What a tragic story that Luke tells us, but sadly it is one that is all too familiar, for there are people today just like this young man who come to see what the church is about, people who give the church a chance, only to find themselves so turned off that they fall asleep and end up dead. Maybe not physically dead, but spiritually dead, mentally dead, and socially dead. Eutychus died because the church was not able to minister a message that would help him stay woke. So today, we’re going to learn how we can stay woke so that we do not meet our spiritual death.

Duration:00:42:21

A Transfer Of Power

10/15/2023
In today’s key passage, James warns those who have been using the levers of power to economically abuse and politically exploit God’s people that their time is winding up. He wants them to know that their hold over the financial fortunes and future of the people is coming to an end. Their wealth is rotting and being eaten by moths, and their precious metals are turning to rust as they enter their last days. It was a word of inspiration for people who had been suffering at the hands of the rich and the powerful. And it is also a word of inspiration to those of us today who feel the same. So as we dive into this passage together, there are a few things I encourage you to keep in mind.

Duration:00:45:45

Lord, Help Me To Hold Out

10/8/2023
When frustration, discouragement, and disappointment grip your heart and your mind, it can cause you to consider giving up. Maybe that’s where you find yourself today. Maybe you’re considering giving up on life, giving up on your marriage, giving up on your career, or even giving up on God. If that’s you, then this message is for you, because James, in today’s key passage, gives a dose of encouragement to those who are on the brink of giving up.

Duration:00:39:27

Stop Cheating On God

10/1/2023
Spiritual infidelity is rooted in the idea that God is a God of exclusivity. He is not spiritually polyamorous. He does not allow us to love other idols or gods other than Him. He wants our time, our attention, and our devotion. The moment we got saved, we entered into an exclusive monogamous relationship with God; a God who is going to be faithful to us, and wants us to be faithful to Him in return. We are to no longer seek our will, we’re to seek His will. We no longer prioritize our wants, our ways, and our wishes, we prioritize His. Unfortunately, we often fail as we try to live this out and instead end up “cheating on God.” So today, we’re going to look at how we can be more faithful to Jesus and flee from any temptations of spiritual infidelity that come our way.

Duration:00:41:40

The Foolishness of Favoritism

9/24/2023
Today’s key text invites us to consider what happens in the church when favoritism goes too far. At the time of our text, it would be perfectly normal for people in church and society to show favoritism and preferential treatment to people with means and money. Society was structured and ordered around giving those of a certain class, in a certain tax bracket, and with access to power the highest privileges that society had to offer. James opens this chapter by confronting this worldly mindset and addressing the dangers of bringing it into the house of God. James says to them then and us now that we must not let the prejudices of the culture or the subjective preferences in our minds influence how we handle those who, like us, are made in the image and in the likeness of God. Society may make distinctions and judge people based upon their background, their moral history, their mistakes, their family of origin, their race, their gender, or their class, and you may have personal preferences for the type of company you prefer to keep, but you should not call yourself a Christian, as verse one says, if cultural prejudices and personal preferences cause you to show partiality.

Duration:00:46:36