The Table Church, D.C. - Sermons: Antonio Ingram

Stop Pretending When You Pray

Antonio Ingram — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Stop Pretending When You Pray

Series: Surviving Saturday: Flourishing in Seasons of Exile

Preacher: Antonio Ingram

DC Bilingual

Date: 15th February 2026

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Many of us carry complicated feelings about prayer — maybe it was weaponized against us, maybe it felt hollow, or maybe we prayed hard for something and got silence in return. This episode sits with that tension honestly, without rushing past it.

Antonio Ingram explores what prayer actually looks like when you stop performing and start showing up as you are — scared, angry, lonely, in pain. Drawing from the prophet Jeremiah, he makes the case that raw, unfiltered honesty isn't a barrier to connecting with God — it's the door.

Whether you've been avoiding prayer for years or you're just exhausted by the version of it you inherited, this one is worth your time. Cast your nets one more time.

Saying Yes While Trembling: Mary, Jeremiah, and Inadequacy

Antonio Ingram — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Saying Yes While Trembling: Mary, Jeremiah, and Inadequacy

Series: Advent 2025: What do you fear?

Preacher: Antonio Ingram

DC Bilingual

Date: 14th December 2025

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Not all fear is the same. Some fear protects you from real danger—and if you've experienced religious trauma or spiritual abuse, those fears are legitimate. But other fear is trickier: it's the voice telling you you're not capable, not worthy, that you can't trust yourself. This sermon explores how to tell the difference between protective fear and the fear of inadequacy that keeps you small.

Drawing on the stories of Mary and Jeremiah—both of whom faced genuine, life-threatening risks—Antonio offers a framework that doesn't gaslight you about danger but also doesn't let fear of your own potential win. The goal isn't moving forward fearlessly, but faithfully. Baby steps count. And yes, you can say yes while still trembling.

Stop Being the Messiah of Your Relationships

Antonio Ingram — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:30:00 +0100

Stop Being the Messiah of Your Relationships

Series: What Lies Beneath: Moving from the Clouded to the Clear as Disciples of Jesus

Preacher: Antonio Ingram

DC Bilingual

Date: 24th August 2025

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Do you exhaust yourself trying to fix everyone around you? Civil rights lawyer and Antonio explores why our need to be everyone's savior leads to anxiety, burnout, and resentment. Whether you're supporting struggling friends, fighting for social justice, or caring for family members, the pressure to solve every problem can be overwhelming.

Drawing from the example of John the Baptist, Antonio reveals how embracing your human limitations isn't selfish—it's essential. He shares practical insights on setting boundaries that actually make you more effective at helping others, not less. Learn the difference between being a supportive person and being someone's unofficial therapist, and discover how acknowledging what you can't control creates space for real solutions.

If you're tired of carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on sustainable caring that protects your mental health while still showing up for the people and causes you love.

Chosen Family: Where Pride Meets Faith

Antonio Ingram — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0100

Chosen Family: Where Pride Meets Faith

Series: One Offs

Preacher: Antonio Ingram

DC Bilingual

Date: 1st June 2025

Passage: Genesis 3:1-24

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Growing up queer in religious spaces often means inheriting a legacy of shame—being told your identity is incompatible with God's love. But what if the very questions that expose our shame could lead us back to belonging?

In this Pride Sunday sermon, Antonio Ingram explores how the Genesis story of Adam and Eve offers a surprising framework for understanding queer identity and faith. Drawing on the concept of "chosen family" familiar to many LGBTQ+ folks, he reframes our relationship with the divine not as one of exile and hiding, but as adoption into a family where shame has no place. This isn't about sanitizing faith or ignoring harm done by religious institutions—it's about reclaiming a spiritual heritage that says you belong, exactly as you are.

Whether you're questioning, affirming, or somewhere in between, discover how ancient texts speak to modern struggles for dignity and belonging.

Unspeakable Joy

Antonio Ingram — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 10:30:00 +0100

Unspeakable Joy

Series: Marks of A Liberating Church

Preacher: Antonio Ingram

DC Bilingual

Date: 22nd September 2024

Passage: Exodus 15:1-27

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Embracing Unspeakable Joy Amidst Trauma

In this sermon, the speaker explores the concept of 'unspeakable joy' that transcends circumstances and finds its root in faith in a victorious risen Christ. They discuss the challenges of experiencing genuine joy amidst trauma, using personal anecdotes and biblical examples, particularly focusing on the figure of Miriam in Exodus. The speaker also reflects on the experiences of the Pentecostal Black Church and how unspeakable joy served as a means of liberation for African Americans. The message highlights the importance of choosing to invite God's presence into our pain and using worship as a way to encounter divine joy that defies reason and logic.

00:00 Introduction to Unspeakable Joy 01:04 Personal Story of Loss and False Joy 02:34 Historical Context and the Black Church 06:34 The Story of Miriam in Exodus 10:30 Miriam's Prophetic Joy and Modern Parallels 12:48 The Power of Worship in Pain 15:13 Conclusion and Prayer