Sermon: S.M. Lockridge Preaching
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The gospel is not only about singing. It's about preaching too. Today's topic is Shadrach Meshack Lockridge. Welcome to the gospel greats.

Shadrach Meshach Lockridge was the past or Calvary Baptist Church, a prominent African-American congregation in San Diego, California, from 1953 to 1933. He was known for his preaching across the United Stats and around the world.

Lockridge was born in Robertson County, Texas, the oldest of eight children and the son of a Baptist minister. A graduate of Bishop College in Marshall, Texas, he worked for two years as a high school English teacher. In 1940 in Dallas, he felt led to preach.

He held doctorates and numerous honorary degrees, and was often sought as a public speaker, even after he retired in 1993. He served as guest lecturer at numerous schools and universities and on the faculty of several others, including the Billy Graham School of Evangelism.

Lockridge was active in the civil rights movement, and under his leadership Calvary Baptist hosted several of its leaders, including Martin Luther king Jr.

Lockridge was great with words, and his best known message is "Amen" ("That's My King").
Lockridge was born March 7, 1913, and he died April 4, 2000. He was 87 years of age.

Let's listen now to his sermon, "That's My King".

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