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

Pentecost 11 (A): Withdraw – August 13, 2023

Today’s sermon is for Pentecost 11 (A) and is titled Withdraw. It was written by the Rev. Lucy Strandlund and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering...

Transfiguration: Followers – August 6, 2023

Today’s sermon is for the Transfiguration and is titled Followers. It was written by the Rev. Dr. Marshall Jolly and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering...

Pentecost 9 (A): Finding Value in What Others Overlook – July 30, 2023

Today’s sermon is for Pentecost 9 (A) and is titled Finding Value in What Others Overlook. It was written and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an...

Pentecost 8 (A): A Rock, a Ladder, a Promise – July 23, 2023

Today’s sermon is for Pentecost 8 (A) and is titled A Rock, a Ladder, a Promise. It was written by the Rev. Cn. Whitney Rice and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley....

Pentecost 7 (A): Islands – July 16, 2023

Today’s sermon is for Pentecost 7 (A) and is titled Islants. It was written by the Rev. Phil Hooper and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering...

Pentecost 6 (A): Powerless – July 9, 2023

Today’s sermon is for Pentecost 6 (A) and is titled Powerless. It was written and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church’s...

Pentecost 5 (A): Shake Off the Dust – July 2, 2023

Today’s sermon is for Pentecost 5 (A) and is titled Shake Off the Dust. It was written and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of...

Pentecost 4 (A): Sent – June 25, 2023

Today’s sermon is for Pentecost 4 (A) and is titled Sent. It was written by the Rev. Joslyn Ogden Schaefer in 2020 and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work...

Pentecost 3 (A): Discipleship and Mission – June 18, 2023

Today’s sermon is for Pentecost 3 (A) and is titled Discipleship and Mission. It was written by the Rev. Joshua Samuel and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is...