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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 b... more

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Today's sermon is for Pentecost 4 (A) and is titled The Cost of Following Jesus. It was written by the Rev. Noah Van Niel and read by the Rev. Danáe Ashley.

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Today's sermon is for Pentecost 3 (A) and is titled On Being Blessed. It was written by the Rev. Jazzy Bostock and read by the Rev. Danáe Ashley.

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Today's sermon is for Pentecost 2 (A) and is titled Learning Tenderness. It was written by the Very Rev. Thelma M. (“Nikki”) Mathis and read by the Rev. Danáe Ashley.

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Today's sermon is for Trinity Sunday (A) and is titled Loving the Trinity. It was written by the Rev. Joseph Pagano and read by the Rev. Danáe Ashley.

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Recent Guests

Marshall Jolly
The Reverend Dr. Marshall Jolly is the 19th Rector of St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church and President of Mead Hall Episcopal School in Aiken, South Carolina
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church / Mead Hall Episcopal School
Episode: Easter 5 (A): About Those Stones – May. 3, 2026
Rev. Danáe Ashley
Reader for the sermon
Episcopal Diocese of Olympia
Episode: Easter 4 (A): Whose Voice? – Apr. 26, 2026
Luis Enrique Hernandez Rivas
Author of the sermon text, priest in the Diocese of New York (St. John's Getty Square and Iglesia San Andres, Yonkers)
Diocese of New York
Episode: Easter 2 (A): Come and Touch – Apr. 12, 2026
Sara Irwin
Reverend, Rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh
Episode: Easter Vigil: This Is the Night – Apr. 4, 2026
Charles Wynder Jr.
Reverend, Dean of Chapel and Spiritual Life at St. Paul's School; sermon author
St. Paul's School, Concord NH; Episcopal Church
Episode: Maundy Thursday: Back Against the Wall – Apr. 2, 2026
Danáe Ashley
Reader of the sermon
Episcopal Church branch?
Episode: Wednesday in Holy Week: The Cross Defeats Shame – Apr. 1, 2026
Bertie Pearson
Author of the sermon
St. Albans Episcopal Church, Washington, DC
Episode: Palm Sunday (A): Lost in Translation – Mar. 29, 2026
Edmund Harris
Associate Rector at St. Thomas Church, Medina, Washington; sermon author
St. Thomas Church, Medina, WA
Episode: Lent 5 (A): When Jesus Shows Up – Mar. 22, 2026
Reverend Joseph Peters-Mathews
Priest in the Diocese of Olympia
Diocese of Olympia
Episode: Lent 4 (A): "Do You Believe in the Son of Man?" – Mar. 15, 2026

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • Good messages

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shfkgkb
    United States4 months ago
  • Helpful resource

    This podcast regularly feeds my soul and also gives me ideas as I prepare sermons for my congregations

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    1800hens
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast

    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 Podcasts
    5
    EDC, 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 Podcasts
    5
    Bradlay Pearson
    United States2 years 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jmangelo
    United States4 years ago

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The content is valued even by non-Episcopalians for its thoughtful spirituality and humane leadership.
Listeners find the sermons accessible and comforting, with on-demand access for personal devotion.
Sermons inspire practical ministry ideas and sermon prep for congregations.

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Pentecost 3 (B): Why We Speak - June 9, 2024
Q: Why do Christians speak?
Christians are called to use their words to proclaim their faith and share the message written on their hearts.
Pentecost 3 (B): Why We Speak - June 9, 2024
Q: What do we speak?
We speak because we believe, as the Apostle Paul stated, and our speech should flow from our beliefs in Christ.
Advent 4 (C): The Winter Visitation - December 22, 2024
Q: What phrases or themes from the Magnificat resonate with you and how do they apply to your view of God's work in the world?
It invites contemplation on the themes of humility, servitude, and divine intervention in personal and communal contexts.
Advent 4 (C): The Winter Visitation - December 22, 2024
Q: How does Mary's example influence your understanding of discipleship and what it means to bring Christ to birth in your own life?
It encourages individuals to reflect on their role as disciples and their personal commitment to faith.

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This show offers short, sermon-style episodes drawn from Episcopal traditions, focusing on themes like tenderness, love, unity, justice, and faith-filled action in daily life. Each episode pairs a written sermon with a reader, often exploring scripture through contemporary lenses, social concerns, and pastoral care. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on practical faith—love in action, community responsibility, and inclusive spiritual guidance—delivered in accessible, contemplative formats that work well for personal listening or sermon prep for congregations.

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1. Marshall Jolly
2. Rev. Danáe Ashley
3. Luis Enrique Hernandez Rivas
4. Sara Irwin
5. Charles Wynder Jr.
6. Danáe Ashley
7. Bertie Pearson
8. Edmund Harris

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