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.

Sermons for Advent and Christmas 2024

Lectionary Calendar

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

This Sunday’s Readings:
Advent 2 (C) – December 8, 2024

Sermons

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

This Sunday’s Sermon:
Who Needs A Prophet?, Advent 2 (C) – December 8, 2024

Bible Studies

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

This Sunday’s Bible Study:
Advent 2 (C) – December 8, 2024

Bulletin Inserts

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

This Sunday’s Bulletin Insert:
Advent 2 (C) – Journeying with Family and Friends – December 8, 2024

Lesson Plans

Find lesson plans written by experienced church teachers.

Old Testament Lesson Plan: Advent 2 (C) – God’s Goodness Glows – December 8, 2024

Gospel Lesson Plan: Advent 2 (C) – Prepare the Way of the Lord – December 8, 2024

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Upcoming Sermons

Where Is the Child?, 2 Christmas – January 5, 2025

[RCL] Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 84 or 84:1-8; Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a; Matthew 2:13-15,19-23 or Luke 2:41-52 or Matthew 2:1-12 The only goal for the Magi who followed the star to Bethlehem was…

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In the Beginning…, 1 Christmas – December 29, 2024

[RCL] Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 147 or 147:13-21; Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7; John 1:1-18 The first eighteen verses of the Gospel of John are certainly well-known—“In the beginning was the Word.” But…

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Uncountable, Christmas Day (I) – December 25, 2024

[RCL] Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) This sermon is also available as part of a compilation of all the sermons for Advent and Christmas this year.…

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The Winter Visitation, Advent 4 (C) – December 22, 2024

[RCL] Micah 5:2-5a; Canticle 15 (or 3) or Psalm 80:1-7; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45, (46-55) This sermon is also available as part of a compilation of all the sermons for…

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God’s Joy Is Justice, Advent 3 (C) – December 15, 2024

[RCL] Zephaniah 3:14-20; Canticle 9; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18 This sermon is also available as part of a compilation of all the sermons for Advent and Christmas this year. Within…

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Who Needs A Prophet?, Advent 2 (C) – December 8, 2024

[RCL] Baruch 5:1-9 or Malachi 3:1-4; Canticle 4 or 16; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6 This sermon is also available as part of a compilation of all the sermons for Advent…

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Upcoming Bible Studies

Bible Study: Epiphany 2 (C) – January 19, 2025

RCL: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11 This Bible study is part of a series produced by the Office of Global Partnerships of The Episcopal Church. Isaiah…

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Bible Study: Epiphany 1 (C) – January 12, 2025

RCL: Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 This Bible study is part of a series produced by the Office of Global Partnerships of The Episcopal Church. Isaiah…

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Bible Study: 2 Christmas – January 5, 2025

RCL: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 84; Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19a; Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 Jeremiah 31:7-14 For years, Jeremiah 31 has been one of my favorite chapters in the Bible. Especially when one…

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Bible Study: 1 Christmas – December 29, 2024

RCL: Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 147; Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7; John 1:1-18 Isaiah 61:10-62:3 In mid-winter, the longest nights of the year, we hear this passage from Isaiah, full of imagery of…

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Bible Study: Advent 4 (C) – December 22, 2024

During Advent and Christmas, we will be using study prompts and other activities tied to the sermon for the week. Read the sermon aloud and follow-up with spoken responses to…

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Bible Study: Advent 3 (C) – December 15, 2024

During Advent and Christmas, we will be using study prompts and other activities tied to the sermon for the week. Read the sermon aloud and follow-up with spoken responses to…

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