Sermons That Work

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.

Lectionary Calendar

Find this Sunday’s readings and more observances of the church year.

This Sunday’s Readings:
Easter 7 (B) – May 12, 2024

Sermons

We offer a large archive of sermons, as well as a new sermon every week.

This Sunday’s Sermon:
Waiting, Easter 7 (B) – May 12, 2024

Bible Studies

Our weekly Bible studies are produced by our very own Episcopalian seminarians.

This Sunday’s Bible Study:
Easter 7 (B) – May 12, 2024

Bulletin Inserts

Weekly inserts teach about the theology, history, and people of The Episcopal Church.

This Sunday’s Bulletin Insert:
Easter 7 (B) – Ascension Day – May 12, 2024

Lesson Plans

Find lesson plans written by experienced church teachers.

Acts Lesson Plan: Easter 7 (B) – Called and Counted – May 12, 2024

Gospel Lesson Plan: Easter 7 (B) – God’s Mission, Our Mission – May 12, 2024

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Upcoming Sermons

Understanding the Trinity, Trinity Sunday (B) – May 26, 2024

[RCL] Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29 or Canticle 13 (or Canticle 2); Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17 It has been said that it is far easier to preach to hundreds crowded into…

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Great Affection, Pentecost (B) – May 19, 2024

[RCL] Acts 2:1-21 or Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 104:25-35, 37; Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 Let us pray an invocation of the Holy Spirit by John Henry Newman:…

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Waiting, Easter 7 (B) – May 12, 2024

[RCL] Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19 This morning, we hear that peculiar little story from Acts. It’s generally overlooked, but since it’s about anxiety, and…

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Sursum Corda, Ascension Day (B) – May 9, 2024

[RCL] Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47 or Psalm 93; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 “Ascension” is one of those many “church words” that may not have much, if any meaning, to those…

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Filled With the Joy of God’s Love, Easter 6 (B) – May 5, 2024

[RCL] Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17 We hear echoes of Maundy Thursday with John’s focus on foot-washing and an astonishing new commandment to love one another…

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May Your Heart Live for Ever!, Easter 5 (B) – April 28, 2024

[RCL] Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:24-30; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8 The psalm selection for today, a portion of Psalm 22, can catch us by surprise. Psalm 22 is famously associated…

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Upcoming Bible Studies

Bible Study: Trinity Sunday (B) – May 26, 2024

RCL: Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17 Isaiah 6:1-8 When reading the books of prophecy in the Old Testament, it is important to approach them as poetry rather…

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Bible Study: Pentecost (B) – May 19, 2024

RCL: Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:25-35, 37; Romans 8:22-27; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 Acts 2:1-21 We all know the story of Pentecost, of course. At 9 o’clock in the morning, the disciples…

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Bible Study: Easter 7 (B) – May 12, 2024

RCL: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19 Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 Where violence seeks to end life, God seeks to bring new life. The invitation in this…

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Bible Study: Easter 6 (B) – May 5, 2024

RCL: Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17 Love. Love in all its facets, colors, challenges, joys, and sorrows pervades human existence and is an element of our…

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Bible Study: Easter 5 (B) – April 28, 2024

RCL: Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:24-30; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8 Acts 8:26-40 Philip encounters an Ethiopian eunuch returning home from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Prompted by the Spirit, Philip befriends…

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Bible Study: Easter 4 (B) – April 21, 2024

RCL: Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18 Acts 4:5-12 This passage finds Peter and John having been arrested for teaching the Gospel to crowds of people. When…

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