Sermons That Work

Hosted ByChristopher Sikkema

For more than 20 years, Sermons That Work, a ministry of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication, has provided free sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and other resources that speak to congregations across the Church. Our writers and readers come from numerous and varied backgrounds, and the resources we provide are used in small house churches, sprawling cathedrals, and everything between.

For more than 20 years, Sermons That Work, a ministry of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication, has provided free sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and other resources that speak to congregations across the Church. Our writers and readers come from numerous and varied backgrounds, and the resources we provide are used in small house churches, sprawling cathedrals, and everything between.


All Episodes

Epiphany 4 (A): He Has Told You, O Mortal, What Is Good – January 29, 2023

Today’s sermon is for Epiphany 4 (A) and is titled He Has Told You, O Mortal, What Is Good. It was written by Katerina Whitley and read by the...

Epiphany 3 (A): Repent, Look for Signs of the Kingdom, & Follow Jesus – January 22, 2023

Today’s sermon is for Epiphany 3 (A) and is titled Repent, Look for Signs of the Kingdom, & Follow Jesus. It was written by the Rev. Dr. J. Barrington...

Epiphany 2 (A): Ends of the Earth – January 15, 2023

Today’s sermon is for Epiphany 2 (A) and is titled Ends of the Earth. It was written by Anne Zobel and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That...

Epiphany 1 (A): Johnny Appleseed Christianity – January 8, 2023

Today’s sermon is for Epiphany 1 (A) and is titled Johnny Appleseed Christianity. It was written by the Rev. Charles Hoffacker and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons...

Feast of Epiphany: Double Messages – January 6, 2023

Today’s sermon is for the Feast of Epiphany and is titled Double Messages. It was written by Anne Zobel and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work...

Holy Name Day: God Knows You by Name – January 1, 2023

Note: There is a typo captured in the recorded sermon; Jacob was renamed “Israel,” not “Isaac.” Sermons That Work regrets the error. Today’s sermon is for Holy Name Day...

Christmas Day: Who Counts at Christmas? – December 25, 2022

Today’s sermon is for Advent 4 (A) and is titled Who Counts at Christmas? It was written by the Rev. Cn. Whitney Rice, and read by the Rev. Danae...

Advent 4 (A): Participating in God’s Plan – December 18, 2022

Today’s sermon is for Advent 4 (A) and is titled Participating in God’s Plan. It was written by the Rt. Rev. Frank Logue, and read by the Rev. Danae...

Advent 3 (A): Expectations – December 11, 2022

Today’s sermon is for Advent 3 (A) and is titled Expectations. It was written by the Ven. Irene Egmalis-Maliaman, of the Episcopal Church of St. John the Divine in...