Sermon Series
During his career, Dr. Howard Edington created more than 70 sermon series consisting of hundreds of sermons. Rather than listing all of these sermon series individually, they are broken into a few categories, and the series are alphabetized within the categories.
CHRISTIAN LIFE SERIES
HOMEWARD BOUND - 12 sermons focused on our choosing to follow Christ and the blessings that brings
Life Is Forever!
Reflections On The Resurrection
The Promise Of The Pearl
Someday Our Prince Will Come
Take Me Home To My Mother
You Can’t Take The Sheep From The Shepherd!
Life Is Uncertain, So Eat Dessert First!
Facing Death Unafraid
Finishing What We Start
Moments Difficult To Treasure
The Dark Side Of The Good News
The Choice Is Yours
HOW TO LIVE AS A CHRISTIAN - 10 sermons designed to let Christ guide your life
How To Rise Above Resentment!
How To Quit Worrying About Worry!
How To Fly Like Eagles When You’re Surrounded By Turkeys!
How To Look Smart When You Do Dumb Things!
How To Do Right When Everything Goes Wrong!
How To Turn Short-Term Losses Into Long-Term Gains!
How To Get Out Of Death Alive!
How To Put A Lid On Your Anger
How To Stay Calm In The Midst Of Storm!
How To Rekindle The Spark Of The Spirit!
MINOR MEN WITH A MAJOR MESSAGE - 33 sermons with life lesson from Biblical characters
The Man Who Snatched Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory
The Man Who Wanted Somebody With Skin On
The Man God Marked
The Man Who Died With No One's Regrets
The Man Who Chose The Wrong Friend
The Couple Who Paid The High Cost Of Low Living
The Man Who Put Profits Before Principles
The Man Who Killed With A Whisper
The Man Who Had Ears To Hear
The Man Who Forgot To Remember
The Mother Who Waited At The Window
The Man Who Was Most Like Jesus
The Man Who Could Run But Not Hide
The Man Who Filled The Emptiness In Life
The Man Whose Donkey Talked
The Fishermen Who Were Caught
The Man Who Didn't Miss The Signal
The Woman Who Didn't Know What She Asked
The Man Who Had Three Ears!
The Man Who Called A Spade A Spade
The Man Who Put Christ First
Peter: The Man Who Was Both Saint And Sinner
Nicodemus: The Man Who Wore Both A Belt And Suspenders
Luke: The Man Who Majored In Modesty
Barnabas: The Man Who Played Second Fiddle Best
Ananias: The Man Whose Love Knew No Limits
Andrew: The Man Who Did Ordinary Things Extraordinarily
John Mark: The Man Who Copped Out And Came Back
Philip: The Man Whose Faith Was Too Big To Hold
The Man Who Saw It All And Said It All
Methuselah: Minor Men With A Major Message
Zebedee: Minor Men With A Major Message
Zacchaeus: Minor Men With A Major Message
SONGS OF FAITH, SERMONS OF GRACE - 12 sermons utilizing the great hymns of the faith to enhance our spiritual growth
- The Leadership Style Of Jesus
- Jesus Is Coming Soon-Look Busy!
- You Can Fail And Still Not Be A Failure
- The Cross: Stumbling Block Or Stepping Stone?
- Carpe Diem-Not A Fancy Name For A Fish Dish!
- Stop Stewing And Start Cooking
- Getting Back On Top When Life Gets You Down
- What's Worth Living For And Dying For?
- Who Do You Say That I Am?
- The Day The Mighty Tide Of God Rolled In
- How Do We Handle The "S" Word?
- Love Is Only Love When You Give It Away
WHY I BELIEVE IN - 12 sermons highlighting basis beliefs for the Christian
Why I Believe In The Incarnation
Why I Believe In Angels
Why I Believe In The Virgin Birth
Why I Believe In Jesus Christ
Why I Believe In God
Why I Believe The Bible
Why I Believe In The Church
Why I Believe In Heaven
Why I Believe In The Atonement
Why I Believe In The Resurrection
Why I Believe In The Holy Spirit
CHRIST SERIES
TALES WITH A TWIST - 14 sermons highlighting the parables of Jesus
Eyes Too Busy To See
A Forgiving God In An Unforgiving World
It's The Little Things That Count
The Cost Of Not Loving Is Too Great To Pay
Who Said Life Is Fair?
Jesus And The Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Day
God Threw A Party But Nobody Came!
E Unum Pluribus
Tiny Seeds Produce An Enormous Harvest
The Story Of Two Sons
Better To Be 'Called Up' Than ‘Called Down’
Sometimes Our Worst Day Can Be Our Best Day
The Great Two-Handed Engine
Forgiven! Forgotten! Forever!
CHRISTMAS SERIES
A PRAYER FOR CHRISTMAS - 5 sermons based on the prayer used at Christmas at Westminster Abbey
A PRAYER FOR CHRISTMAS: The Joy Of The Angels
A PRAYER FOR CHRISTMAS: Eagerness Of The Shepherds
A PRAYER FOR CHRISTMAS: Perseverance Of The Wise Men
A PRAYER FOR CHRISTMAS: The Peace Of The Christ Child
A PRAYER FOR CHRISTMAS: Obedience Of Mary And Jospeph
A CHRISTMAS CREED - 4 sermons based on part of the Apostle's Creed
A CHRISTMAS CREED: He Comes To Us
A CHRISTMAS CREED: Like Father, Like Son
A CHRISTMAS CREED: Set Down My Name!
A CHRISTMAS CREED: God In His Mother’s Arms
CALL HIM BY HIS NAME - 10 sermons based on Isaiah 9:6
Wonderful Counselor: Here Comes The Son!
Mighty God: Betting Your Life On Jesus Christ
Everlasting Father: Starlight In A Star-Crossed World
The Promise Of The Angels
Savior: This Shall Be A Sign
Wonderful Counselor: God Can Make Something Great Out Of You
Mighty God: It Would Take A Jesus To Invent A Jesus
Everlasting Father: The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree
Prince Of Peace: The Last, Best, Greatest Hope For Humankind
Savior: Take Heart The Lord May Come Today
CHRISTMAS CONTRADICTIONS - 4 sermons based on the "upside down" nature of the Christmas story
CHRISTMAS CONTRADICTIONS: Victory In Defeat
CHRISTMAS CONTRADICTIONS: Light In The Darkness
CHRISTMAS CONTRADICTIONS: Splendor In The Silence
CHRISTMAS CONTRADICTIONS: Glory In The Lowly
CHRISTMAS DREAMS - 4 sermons based on Joseph's experience of the First Christmas
CHRISTMAS DREAMS: Embarrassment
CHRISTMAS DREAMS: Banishment
CHRISTMAS DREAMS: Postponement
CHRISTMAS DREAMS: Fulfillment
CHRISTMAS IN THE CAROLS - 13 sermons based on Christmas Carols
Joy To The World
Hark, The Herald Angels Sing
We Three Kings Of Orient Are
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
Away In The Manger
What Child Is This?
O Come All Ye Faithful
There's A Song In The Air
Angels From The Realms Of Glory
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
The First Noel
Silent Night, Holy Night
I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day
THE FACES AND PLACES OF CHRISTMAS - 4 sermons looking at how both people and places fit into the Christmas story
THE FACES AND PLACES OF CHRISTMAS: Israel And The Family Tree
THE FACES AND PLACES OF CHRISTMAS: Nazareth And The Holy Parents
THE FACES AND PLACES OF CHRISTMAS: Bethlehem And The Wise Men
THE FACES AND PLACES OF CHRISTMAS: Jerusalem And The Jealous King
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS - 4 sermons on the more emotional, sentimental aspects of Christmas
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS: Make Your Heart Christ’s Home
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS: The Best Christmas Presents Are Wrapped In Heaven
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS: No Songs Like The Old Songs
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS: When It Is More Blessed To Receive
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS: Some Christmas Memories
STABLE SNAPSHOTS - 4 sermons based on those present that First Christmas
STABLE SNAPSHOTS: The Angels
STABLE SNAPSHOTS: The Shepherds
STABLE SNAPSHOTS: The Innkeeper
STABLE SNAPSHOTS: The Wise Men
THE STORY WE THOUGHT WE KNEW - 6 sermons designed to dig deeper into the Christmas story
THE STORY WE THOUGHT WE KNEW: The Story We Should Know
THE STORY WE THOUGHT WE KNEW: The Father We Wish We Knew
THE STORY WE THOUGHT WE KNEW: The King We Wish We Never Knew
THE STORY WE THOUGHT WE KNEW: The Wise Men We Ought To Know
THE STORY WE THOUGHT WE KNEW: The Christ We Can Know
THE STORY WE THOUGHT WE KNEW: The Family We Love To Know
CHURCH SERIES
CONFESSING CHURCH - 3 sermons outlining priority beliefs for the church
CONFESSING CHURCH: Jesus Christ
CONFESSING CHURCH: The Bible
CONFESSING CHURCH: A Holy Life
WHAT CHRIST SAYS TO MDPC - 7 sermons on the 7 letters to 7 churches in the Book of Revelation
WHAT CHRIST SAYS TO MDPC: Don't Forsake Your First Love
WHAT CHRIST SAYS TO MDPC: Don't Fail To Be Faithful
WHAT CHRIST SAYS TO MDPC: Don't Water Down The Message
WHAT CHRIST SAYS TO MDPC: Don't Give Out, Give In, Or Give Up
WHAT CHRIST SAYS TO MDPC: Don't Be Christian In Name Only
WHAT CHRIST SAYS TO MDPC: Don't Miss Your Opportunity!
WHAT CHRIST SAYS TO MDPC: Don't Settle For Less Than The Best
WHAT TRUE PRESBYTERIANS BELIEVE - 6 sermons focused on the essential tenets of the Presbyterian/Reformed Faith
WHAT TRUE PRESBYTERIANS BELIEVE: Sola Christus
WHAT TRUE PRESBYTERIANS BELIEVE: Sola Scriptura
WHAT TRUE PRESBYTERIANS BELIEVE: Sola Fide
WHAT TRUE PRESBYTERIANS BELIEVE: Soli Deo Gloria
WHAT TRUE PRESBYTERIANS BELIEVE: Sola Gratia
WHAT TRUE PRESBYTERIANS BELIEVE: Sola Ecclesia
GENEROSITY SERIES
FOUNDATIONS FOR TOMORROW - 3 sermons focused on a special fundraising
FOUNDATIONS FOR TOMORROW: The Way We Are
FOUNDATIONS FOR TOMORROW: The Way We Were
FOUNDATIONS FOR TOMORROW: The Way We Shall Be
LIVING GENEROUSLY - 3 sermons emphasizing Christian giving
LIVING GENEROUSLY: The Gospels According To The Dead Sea
LIVING GENEROUSLY: Everything You Thought You Knew About Generosity
LIVING GENEROUSLY: All My Begs In One Asking
VISION FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM - 6 sermons preparing for a major financial campaign
Our Vision For The New Millennium
VISION FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM: Civilizing The City
VISION FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM: Confronting The Culture
VISION FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM: Celebrating The Church
VISION FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM: Capturing The Children
VISION FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM: Concentrating On The Content
WE'RE HERE FOR LIFE - 4 sermons focused on a building campaign
WE'RE HERE FOR LIFE: A Call To Continuity
WE'RE HERE FOR LIFE: A Call To Confidence
WE'RE HERE FOR LIFE: A Call To Compassion
WE'RE HERE FOR LIFE: A Call To Commitment
YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE - 3 sermons focused on stewardship of possessions
YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Total Commitment
YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Promises To Keep
YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Priming The Pump
HOME AND FAMILY SERIES
FAMILIES UNDER FIRE - 8 sermons tackling the most challenging and controversial topics impacting our families
As The Home Goes, So Goes The Nation
Going To Ninevah-Even When You Don’t Want To Go
Let's S.T.O.P. Pornography
Dan Quayle, Murphy Brown, And Jesus Christ
Breaking The Deadlock In Wedlock
Healing The Hole In Your Heart
The Dark Tunnel Of Divorce-And The Light At The End Of It
Losing The Abortion Battle But Winning The War!
HOME IMPROVEMENT - 14 sermons dealing with challenges and opportunities in our families
The Commandment You Can't Always Obey
What Adam Should Have Learned About Eve
What Eve Should Have Learned About Adam
Teenagers: The People God Didn’t Create
Growing Old Without Getting Old
Lessons Learned From Two Adoptive Dads
The Gripes Of Wrath: Love's Number One Enemy
A House is Not a Home
Mistakes Mothers Must Not Make
Encouraging Words For Parents And Children
Dark Tunnel Of Divorce - And Light At The End Of It
Change Your Duet Into A Trio
A Letter To My Grandchildren
Making Your Home Work By Doing Your Homework
LENTEN SERIES
24: THE LONGEST DAY OF JESUS' LIFE - 3 sermons focused on the events of Good Friday
24: THE LONGEST DAY OF JESUS' LIFE: Gethsemane: Where God Broke His Heart And His Son
24: THE LONGEST DAY OF JESUS' LIFE: Sanhedrin - Blind Justice In A Kangaroo Court
24: THE LONGEST DAY OF JESUS' LIFE: Golgotha: 1 Cross + 3 Nails + 4Gvn
A JOURNEY WITH GOD - 5 sermons from Luke preparing for Easter
A JOURNEY WITH GOD: That’s What Friends Are For
A JOURNEY WITH GOD: A Tale Of Two Sisters
A JOURNEY WITH GOD: Love Means Saying "I'm Sorry"
A JOURNEY WITH GOD: Cross Prayers
A JOURNEY WITH GOD: The Gift You Won't Want To Return
A PORTRAIT OF JESUS PAINTED BY HIS BEST FRIEND - 5 sermons based on the Gospel of John
A PORTRAIT OF JESUS PAINTED BY HIS BEST FRIEND: His Person
A PORTRAIT OF JESUS PAINTED BY HIS BEST FRIEND: His Purpose
A PORTRAIT OF JESUS PAINTED BY HIS BEST FRIEND: His Peace
A PORTRAIT OF JESUS PAINTED BY HIS BEST FRIEND: His Position
A PORTRAIT OF JESUS PAINTED BY HIS BEST FRIEND: His Power
CROSS WORDS - 6 sermons utilizing the last words Jesus spoke from the cross
CROSS WORDS: You Can't Step In The Same River Twice
CROSS WORDS: Thirsty Lips and A Thirsty Heart
CROSS WORDS: The Very First Christian
CROSS WORDS: God's Light In Dark Times
CROSS WORDS: A Staircase To Heaven
CROSS WORDS: A Dying Word And A Living Faith
FACES AND PLACES AROUND THE CROSS - 7 sermons looking closely at the people and events surrounding Holy Week
FACES AND PLACES AROUND THE CROSS: Gethsemane
FACES AND PLACES AROUND THE CROSS: The Roman Barracks
FACES AND PLACES AROUND THE CROSS: Simon Of Cyrene
FACES AND PLACES AROUND THE CROSS: Mary: The Mother Of Jesus
FACES AND PLACES AROUND THE CROSS: Unknown Soldier
FACES AND PLACES AROUND THE CROSS: Jerusalem: The Triumphant Entry
FACES AND PLACES AROUND THE CROSS: The Empty Tomb
MATTHEW'S MESSIAH - 6 sermons focusing on Matthew's understanding of Jesus' saving role
MATTHEW'S MESSIAH: His Designation
MATTHEW'S MESSIAH: His Coronation
MATTHEW'S MESSIAH: His Confrontation
MATTHEW'S MESSIAH: His Isolation
MATTHEW'S MESSIAH: His Humiliation
MATTHEW'S MESSIAH: His Resurrection
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO - 7 sermons leading through Lent to Easter
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO: Believe It Or Not
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO: Eyes Cleansed By Tears See More Clearly
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO: Sticking Your Toe Into A Sea Of Joy
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO: Jesus Died Of A Broken Heart
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO: The Man Who Came Last
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO: The Day The King Cried
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO: An Easter Symphony In Four Movements
NEW TESTAMENT SERIES
MIRACULOUS MOMENTS IN MARK - 8 sermons highlighting some of Jesus' miracles in the Gospel of Mark
Let Down By Friends: Paralytic On A Pallet
Boat-Huggers And Wave-Riders: Storm At Sea
Woman In The Crowd: A Bloody Shame
A Dog's Life: Canaanite Woman
Saved By A Semi-Colon: Epileptic Boy
Eye-Opening Experience: Blind Bartimaeus
Kangaroo Court: Before The Sanhedrin
Enjoying The Beauty, Missing The Glory: Resurrection
OLD TESTAMENT SERIES
KING DAVID: A HEART LIKE GOD'S - 6 sermons following the life of King David
KING DAVID: A HEART LIKE GOD'S: The Rock Star And His Greatest Hit
KING DAVID: A HEART LIKE GOD'S: The Best Thing You Can Be In Life
KING DAVID: A HEART LIKE GOD'S: Big Problems Make Big People
KING DAVID: A HEART LIKE GOD'S: The Sound Of A Breaking Heart
KING DAVID: A HEART LIKE GOD'S: Winning Isn't Everything, But The Will To Win Is
KING DAVID: A HEART LIKE GOD'S: Life With A Forward Lean
SAMSON: A TRAGEDY IN FOUR ACTS - 4 sermons examining the life of Samson
SAMSON: A TRAGEDY IN FOUR ACTS: A Visit With The Angels
SAMSON: A TRAGEDY IN FOUR ACTS: A Case Of Spiritual Suicide
SAMSON: A TRAGEDY IN FOUR ACTS: A Little Fun In Philistia
SAMSON: A TRAGEDY IN FOUR ACTS: A Long Day's Journey Into Light
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, THE SERVANT OF GOD - 5 sermons tracing the experience of Moses
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, THE SERVANT OF GOD: Burning Bushes And Blazing Hearts
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, THE SERVANT OF GOD: The Courage Of Our Imperfections
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, THE SERVANT OF GOD: When God Says “Move”, Go Where He Leads
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, THE SERVANT OF GOD: Sand In Your Shoes, Thorns In Your Side!
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, THE SERVANT OF GOD: It Isn't Over 'till It's Over!