Understanding the Sermon

The speaker begins with a change in sermon topic, focusing on identity and shared commonality. They emphasize that people are more than societal labels, urging the congregation to demand equality and change. The sermon concludes with a call for empowerment through righteousness, love, and faith in God.

What does the speaker decide to do with the original sermon?

• Discard it completely

• Share it with another preacher

• Use it as a topic for a new sermon

• Deliver it as planned

What is the central theme the speaker wants to address?

• The power of prayer

• The question of identity

• The importance of education

• The history of the congregation

How does the speaker describe the congregation's identity?

• As God's glory personified

• As a group of strangers

• As a community of learners

• As a collection of individuals

What negative labels does the speaker mention are imposed by others?

• Heroes and champions

• Friends and allies

• Slaves and second class

• Leaders and pioneers

What does the speaker see when they look at the congregation?

• A divided community

• A group of strangers

• Mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers

• A collection of individuals

What action does the speaker urge the congregation to take?

• To wait patiently

• To seek forgiveness

• To start demanding equality

• To remain silent

How does the speaker suggest equality should be expressed?

• As a gentle request

• As a quiet hope

• As a loud demand

• As a whispered prayer

What is the speaker's view on the word 'equality'?

• It is a word of prosperity

• It is a dirty word

• It is an outdated concept

• It is a word of despair

What does the speaker say they have on their side in the fight for change?

• Wealth and power

• Righteousness, love, and God

• Silence and patience

• Fame and fortune

What is the speaker's final message about the congregation's allies?

• They have worldly power

• They have no allies

• They have righteousness, love, and God

• They have only themselves