The Episcopal Church

Sermons That Work

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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.

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Jul 8, 2026

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Easter 7 (A): Prayer is the Answer to Jesus' Prayer - May 21, 2023 18.05.2023

Today's sermon is for Easter 7 (A) and is titled Prayer is the Answer to Jesus' Prayer. It was written by the Rt. Rev. Frank Logue and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you’d ra...

Ascension Day: Lifted Up - May 18, 2023 16.05.2023

Today's sermon is for Ascension Day and is titled Lifted Up. It was written by the Rev. Rebecca Dinovo and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you’d rate, review, and subscribe to...

Week 6: Reflections on the Resurrection 14.05.2023

During the Easter season, Sermons That Work is pleased to present reflections from bishops of The Episcopal Church on the resurrection of our Lord. Check back each week for a brief exploration of how Jesus Christ’s rising from the grave changes everything. This text, was written by the Right Reverend Elías García Cárdenas, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Colombia. Sermons That Work is an offeri...

Easter 6 (A): What's Love Got to Do with It? - May 14, 2023 11.05.2023

Today's sermon is for Easter 6 (A) and is titled What's Love Got to Do with It? It was written by the Rev. Kathleen Walker and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you’d rate, revi...

Week 5: Reflections on the Resurrection 07.05.2023

During the Easter season, Sermons That Work is pleased to present reflections from bishops of The Episcopal Church on the resurrection of our Lord. Check back each week for a brief exploration of how Jesus Christ’s rising from the grave changes everything. This reflection, “Don’t Panic,” was written by the Rt. Rev. Matthew Cowden, bishop of West Virginia. Cowden previously served as rector of Sain...

Easter 5 (A): All We Need - May 7, 2023 04.05.2023

Today's sermon is for Easter 5 (A) and is titled All We Need. It was written by Susan Butterworth and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you’d rate, review, and subscribe to our...

Week 4: Reflections on the Resurrection 30.04.2023

During the Easter season, Sermons That Work is pleased to present reflections from bishops of The Episcopal Church on the resurrection of our Lord. Check back each week for a brief exploration of how Jesus Christ’s rising from the grave changes everything. The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey W. Mello is the sixteenth Bishop Diocesan for the Episcopal Church in Connecticut. Bishop Mello was consecrated in October...

Easter 4 (A): Shalom: A Bunch of Sheep - April 30, 2023 27.04.2023

Today's sermon is for Easter 4 (A) and is titled A Bunch of Sheep. It was written by Michael Toy and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you’d rate, review, and subscribe to our p...

Week 3: Reflections on the Resurrection 23.04.2023

During the Easter season, Sermons That Work is pleased to present reflections from bishops of The Episcopal Church on the resurrection of our Lord. Check back each week for a brief exploration of how Jesus Christ’s rising from the grave changes everything. The Rt. Rev. Shannon Rogers Duckworth was ordained and consecrated on November 19, 2022, as the 12th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisia...

Easter 3 (A): Making Meaning Out of Mystery - April 23, 2023 20.04.2023

Today's sermon is for Easter 3 (A) and is titled Making Meaning Out of Mystery. It was written by the Rev. Anna Sutterisch and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you’d rate, revi...

Week 2: Reflections on the Resurrection 16.04.2023

During the Easter season, Sermons That Work is pleased to present reflections from bishops of The Episcopal Church on the resurrection of our Lord. Check back each week for a brief exploration of how Jesus Christ’s rising from the grave changes everything. The Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Southwest Florida, the Rt. Rev. Douglas Scharf leads the diocese where he was raised, ordained, and consecra...

Easter 2 (A): Shalom: Faithful to the Dream of God - April 16, 2023 13.04.2023

Today's sermon is for Easter 2 (A) and is titled Shalom: Faithful to the Dream of God. It was written by the Rev. Kirk Alan Kubicek and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you’d r...

Easter Day (A): Responding - April 9, 2023 09.04.2023

Today's sermon is for Easter Day (A) and is titled Responding. It was written by the Rev. Warren Thomas Swenson and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you’d rate, review, and sub...

Easter Vigil (A): In the Darkness - April 8, 2023 08.04.2023

Today's sermon is for the Easter Vigil (A) and is titled In the Darkness. It was written by the Rev. Lucy Strandlund and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you’d rate, review, an...

Good Friday: The Hour Has Come - April 7, 2023 07.04.2023

Today's sermon is for Good Friday and is titled The Hour Has Come. It was written by the Rev. Kellan Day and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you’d rate, review, and subscribe...

Maundy Thursday: Remember - April 6, 2023 06.04.2023

Today's sermon is for Maundy Thursday and is titled Remember. It was written by the Rev. Dr. Joshua Samuel and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you’d rate, review, and subscrib...

Wednesday in Holy Week: Love and Betrayal - April 5, 2023 05.04.2023

Today's sermon is for the Wednesday in Holy Week and is titled Love and Betrayal. It was written by the Rev. Marcea Paul and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you’d rate, review...

Tuesday in Holy Week: Let Go Into Jesus - April 4, 2023 04.04.2023

Today's sermon is for the Tuesday in Holy Week and is titled Let Go Into Jesus. It was written by the Rev. Canon Whitney Rise and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you’d rate, r...

Monday in Holy Week: Leave Her Alone. She is Telling the Truth - April 3, 2023 03.04.2023

Today's sermon is for the Monday in Holy Week and is titled Leave Her Alone. She is Telling the Truth. It was written by the Rev. Ada Wong Nagata in 2018 and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We wo...

Palm Sunday (A): Victory - April 2, 2023 31.03.2023

Today's sermon is for Palm Sunday (A) and is titled Victory. It was written by the Rev. Bertie Pearson and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you’d rate, review, and subscribe to...

Lent 5 (A): Death - March 26, 2023 23.03.2023

Today's sermon is for Lent 5 (A) and is titled Death. It was written by the Rev. James Liggett and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you’d rate, review, and subscribe to our pod...

Lent 4 (A): Confusion - March 19, 2023 16.03.2023

Today's sermon is for Lent 4 (A) and is titled Confusion. It was written by the Rev. Jazzy Bostock and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you’d rate, review, and subscribe to our...

Lent 3 (A): A Remarkable Encounter - March 12, 2023 09.03.2023

Today's sermon is for Lent 3 (A) and is titled A Remarkable Encounter. It was written by Susan Butterworth and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you’d rate, review, and subscrib...

Lent 2 (A): Gifts - March 5, 2023 02.03.2023

Today's sermon is for Lent 2 (A) and is titled Gifts. It was written by Michael Toy and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you’d rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast on you...

Lent 1 (A): Surrender - February 26, 2023 23.02.2023

Today's sermon is for Lent 1 (A) and is titled Surrender. It was written by the Rev. James Liggett and read by the Rev. Danae Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you’d rate, review, and subscribe to our...

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