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:
Pentecost 21 (B) – October 13, 2024

Sermons

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

Getting Started, Pentecost 21 (B) – October 13, 2024

Bible Studies

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

This Sunday’s Bible Study:
Pentecost 21 (B) – October 13, 2024

Bulletin Inserts

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

This Sunday’s Bulletin Insert:
Pentecost 21 (B) – Hurricane Helene Relief – October 13, 2024

Lesson Plans

Find lesson plans written by experienced church teachers.

Old Testament Lesson Plan: Pentecost 21 (B) – We Are All Tested – October 13, 2024

Gospel Lesson Plan: Pentecost 21 (B) – What Does It Take to Get into the Kingdom? – October 13, 2024

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Upcoming Sermons

To Follow Christ, Pentecost 22 (B) – October 20, 2024

[RCL]: Isaiah 53:4-12; Psalm 91:9-16; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45 Note: During the 2024 Season after Pentecost, Sermons That Work will use Track 2 readings for sermons and Bible studies. Please…

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Getting Started, Pentecost 21 (B) – October 13, 2024

[RCL]: Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalm 90:12-17; Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31 Note: During the 2024 Season after Pentecost, Sermons That Work will use Track 2 readings for sermons and Bible studies.…

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Behind the Question, Pentecost 20 (B) – October 6, 2024

[RCL]: Genesis 2:18-24; Psalm 8; Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-16 Note: During the 2024 Season after Pentecost, Sermons That Work will use Track 2 readings for sermons and Bible studies.…

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Discipleship, Pentecost 19 (B) – September 29, 2024

[RCL]: Numbers 11:4-6,10-16,24-29; Psalm 19:7-14; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50 Note: During the 2024 Season after Pentecost, Sermons That Work will use Track 2 readings for sermons and Bible studies. Please…

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Greatness, Pentecost 18 (B) – September 22, 2024

[RCL]: Wisdom of Solomon 1:16-2:1, 12-22 or Jeremiah 11:18-20; Psalm 54; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37 Note: During the 2024 Season after Pentecost, Sermons That Work will use Track 2…

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Who Is He?, Pentecost 17 (B) – September 15, 2024

[RCL] Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 116:1-8; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38 Note: During the 2024 Season after Pentecost, Sermons That Work will use Track 2 readings for sermons and Bible studies. Please…

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Upcoming Bible Studies

Bible Study: Pentecost 21 (B) – October 13, 2024

Note: During the 2024 Season after Pentecost, Sermons That Work will use Track 2 readings for sermons and Bible studies. Please consult our archives for many additional Track 1 resources…

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Bible Study: Pentecost 20 (B) – October 6, 2024

RCL: Genesis 2:18-24; Psalm 8; Hebrews 1:1-14, 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-16 Note: During the 2024 Season after Pentecost, Sermons That Work will use Track 2 readings for sermons and Bible studies.…

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Bible Study: Pentecost 19 (B) – September 29, 2024

RCL: Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29; Psalm 19:7-14; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50 Note: During the 2024 Season after Pentecost, Sermons That Work will use Track 2 readings for sermons and Bible…

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Bible Study: Pentecost 18 (B) – September 22, 2024

RCL: Jeremiah 11:18-20; Psalm 54; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37 Note: During the 2024 Season after Pentecost, Sermons That Work will use Track 2 readings for sermons and Bible studies.…

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Bible Study: Pentecost 17 (B) – September 15, 2024

RCL: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 116:1-8; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38 Isaiah 50:4-9a In this reading, one of his “servant songs,” Isaiah adopts the voice of God’s suffering servant, the Messiah. He…

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Bible Study: Pentecost 16 (B) – September 8, 2024

RCL: Isaiah 35:4-7a; Psalm 146; James 2:1-10, [11-13], 14-17; Mark 7:24-37 Note: During the 2024 Season after Pentecost, Sermons That Work will use Track 2 readings for sermons and Bible…

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