Sermons That Work
The Episcopal ChurchFor 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 b... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 397 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & Spirituality | |||
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Today's sermon is for Wednesday in Holy Week and is titled The Cross Defeats Shame. It was written by the Rev. Whitney Rice and read by the Rev. Danáe Ashley.
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Today's sermon is for Tuesday in Holy Week and is titled Children of Light. It was written by the Rev. Amy Morehous and read by the Rev. Danáe Ashley.
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Today's sermon is for Monday in Holy Week and is titled The Way of the Cross. It was written by the Rev. Joslyn Schaefer and read by the Rev. Danáe Ashley.
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Today's sermon is for Palm Sunday (A) and is titled Lost in Translation. It was written by the Rev. Bertie Pearson and read by the Rev. Danáe Ashley.
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I have not been able to attend my church regularly for the past year due to travel schedule. This podcast affords me the opportunity to listen to an Episcopal sermon on demand. I really enjoy it along with Forward Day by Day.
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This podcast regularly feeds my soul and also gives me ideas as I prepare sermons for my congregations
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I’m not Episcopalian but I have a deep admiration for this tradition. I love these sermons and they feed my soul. These are a lifeline as I continue to try to find my way through Christianity.
Apple Podcasts5EDC, Ph.D.United Statesa year ago - Please post more!
This pod has been indispensable during a time of reawakening for me. I’ve listened to every sermon. Please add more! Excellent!
Apple Podcasts5Bradlay PearsonUnited Statesa year ago - Thank You!
I am a rank beginner at writing sermons and I learn so much from this podcast. Thank you for offering this long standing resource in podcast form.
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Sermons on contemporary faith and social renewal, with a focus on Lent, inclusion, and practical church leadership. The episodes blend scripture with real-world issues—from racial justice and reconciliation to global mission and pastoral care—grounded in Episcopal tradition. Listeners can expect accessible sermons, thoughtful reflections on spirituality and community, and resources for churches to apply in everyday life. Notable is how conversations connect biblical themes to current social action and pastoral practice, often featuring clergy who are also educators or therapists, which adds a human-centered, interdisciplinary angle to spiritual growth.
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Sermons That Work launched 6 years ago and published 397 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Sermons That Work include:
1. Reverend Joseph Peters-Mathews
2. Reverend Danáe Ashley
3. James Liggett
4. Reverend Amy Hodges Morehouse
5. Erin Morey
6. Reverend Kirk Alan Kubicek
7. Reverend D. Rebecca Hansen
8. Charles Hoffacker
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