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Taking Inspiration from MLK Jr.

“Before I was a civil rights leader, I was a preacher of the gospel. This was my first calling and it still remains my greatest commitment.”
—Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.

“With fiery words of hope, wisdom, and a passion for justice that resonate as much today as they did years ago, Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., stirred the deepest convictions of listeners everywhere, inspiring them to extraordinary acts of courage and perseverance that ignited one of the most influential movements of the twentieth century.

A Knock at Midnight is the definitive collection of eleven of Dr. King’s most powerful and spiritual audio sermons, moving and meaningful words to live by for everyone. This volume covers the full range of Dr. King’s preaching career, from the earliest known audio recording of King preaching to his last sermon given just days before his assassination.”

Below are the 11 Sermons included in A Knock at Midnight: Inspiration from the Great Sermons of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Each title has links to the transcript and/or audio depending on what is available online. For more information, resources, and sermons from Martin Luther King, Jr., we recommend visiting the Stanford University Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute website.

Rediscovering Lost Values 28 Feb 1954

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Paul’s Letter to American Christians 11 Nov 1956

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Loving Your Enemies 17 Nov 1957

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A Knock at Midnight 1963

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The American Dream 4 Jul 1965

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Guidelines for a Constructive Church 5 Jun 1966

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Three Dimensions of a Complete Life 9 April 1967

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Why Jesus Called a Man a Fool 27 Aug 1967

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The Drum Major Instinct 4 Feb 1968

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Unfulfilled Dreams 3 Mar 1968

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Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution 31 Mar 1968

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