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
JESUS AND OUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE - 7 sermons examining the way Jesus can impact us personally
STAR WARS AND THE GOSPEL- 2 sermons with faith lessons from Star Wars®
THE HEART OF A CHAMPION - 6 sermons encouraging growth in the Christian life
THE MOST ... WORD: 2 sermons on the most useful and popular words in the Bible
CHRIST SERIES
THE CRISES OF THE CHRIST - 4 sermons dealing with critical moments in Jesus' earthly ministry
THE DAY JESUS ... - 4 sermons on days Jesus miraculously intervened in human lives
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 Joseph

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

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 ... FOR: 3 sermons offering the hope, spirit, and faith of Christ for those in challenging situations
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
A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH - 8 sermons designed to energize the church in our time

A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Embracing In Spirit
A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Focused On The Truth
A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Teaching With Boldness
A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Holding Fast To Hope
A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Centered On The Savior
A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Undaunted By Difficulty
A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Saved By Grace
A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Courageous At All Costs

CONFESSING CHURCH - 3 sermons outlining priority beliefs for the church

CONFESSING CHURCH: Jesus Christ
CONFESSING CHURCH: The Bible
CONFESSING CHURCH: A Holy Life

THE CHURCH YOU'VE ALWAYS LONGED FOR - 3 sermons with lessons for the church from the New Testament
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
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
NO PLACE LIKE HOME - 3 sermons offering Biblical advice for family relationships

Acts 1:1-11                    WHY I BELIEVE IN: Why I Believe In The Holy Spirit
Acts 1:15-26                  To Know Christ And To Make Him Known
Acts 1:6-11                    Grasped By Glory
Acts 2:1-4                      The Promise Of Pentecost Power
Acts 2:1-4                      Every Time I Feel The Spirit
Acts 2:1-4                      A Song Written In Our Church And Sung In Our Hearts
Acts 2:1-4                      The Holy Spirit Is The Wind Beneath Our Wings
Acts 2:1-4                      SONGS OF FAITH – SERMONS OF GRACE: The Day The Mighty Tide Of God Rolled In
Acts 2:22-24                  I Was There – Were You?
Acts 2:22-24                  Untied We Stand!
Acts 2:22-24                  The Sound Of Hammering
Acts 2:37-42                  On Recommending Our Religion
Acts 2:37-47                  God’s Fantastic Arithmetic
Acts 2:37-47                  A Sense Of Belonging
Acts 2:38-44                  My Dream For The Church
Acts 2:38-44                  The Church Of My Dreams
Acts 2:43-47                  Finishing The Unfinished Symphony
Acts 2:43-47                  Some Things Never Change
Acts 3:1-10                    THE HEART OF A CHAMPION: Serve Others
Acts 3:1-10                    How To Be Up On Down Days
Acts 4:1-12                    A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Centered On The Savior
Acts 4:5-12                    Why Isn’t The Church Accomplishing More?
Acts 4:5-12                    Bored To Tears Or Bold For Years?
Acts 4:5-12                    TEN FOR OUR TIME: When Tolerance Creates Trouble
Acts 5:1-11                    The Couple Who Paid The High Cost Of Low Living
Acts 6:12-15                  Is Your Face Like The Face Of An Angel?
Acts 6:12-15, 7:54-8:1   A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Courageous At All Costs
Acts 8:26-39                  MINOR MEN WITH A MAJOR MESSAGE: Philip – The Man Whose Faith Was Too Big To Hold
Acts 8:26-39                  THE HEART OF A CHAMPION: Share Christ
Acts 9:1-19                    The Gospel Of The Second Chance
Acts 9:10-22                  MINOR MEN WITH A MAJOR MESSAGE: Ananias – The Man Whose Love Knew No Limits
Acts 9:10-22                  A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Embracing In Spirit
Acts 11:19-30                MINOR MEN WITH A MAJOR MESSAGE: Barnabas – The Man Who Played Second Fiddle Best
Acts 16:25-34                What Must I Do To Be Saved?
Acts 16:25-34                WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO: Believe It Or Not
Acts 16:25-34                A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Saved By Grace
Acts 16:25-34                WHAT TRUE PRESBYTERIANS BELIEVE: Sola Gratia
Acts 20:25-35                LIVING GENEROUSLY: The Gospels According To The Dead Sea
Acts 20:28-37                The Dead Sea And The Living Christ
Acts 20:28-37                The Gospel According to the Dead Sea
Acts 24:10-23                Watch Your Conscience
Acts 28:17-30                The Kind Of Church I Want
Acts 28:23-31                A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Teaching With Boldness

 
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 ROAD - 5 sermons focusing on the events before Jesus' crucifixion
CROSS WORDS - 6 sermons utilizing the last words Jesus spoke from the cross
FACES ABOUT THE CROSS - 5 sermons looking closely at the people and events surrounding Holy Week
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

THE STORY I NEVER - 2 sermons about the stories of Easter
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

Acts 1:1-11                    WHY I BELIEVE IN: Why I Believe In The Holy Spirit
Acts 1:15-26                  To Know Christ And To Make Him Known
Acts 1:6-11                    Grasped By Glory
Acts 2:1-4                      The Promise Of Pentecost Power
Acts 2:1-4                      Every Time I Feel The Spirit
Acts 2:1-4                      A Song Written In Our Church And Sung In Our Hearts
Acts 2:1-4                      The Holy Spirit Is The Wind Beneath Our Wings
Acts 2:1-4                      SONGS OF FAITH – SERMONS OF GRACE: The Day The Mighty Tide Of God Rolled In
Acts 2:22-24                  I Was There – Were You?
Acts 2:22-24                  Untied We Stand!
Acts 2:22-24                  The Sound Of Hammering
Acts 2:37-42                  On Recommending Our Religion
Acts 2:37-47                  God’s Fantastic Arithmetic
Acts 2:37-47                  A Sense Of Belonging
Acts 2:38-44                  My Dream For The Church
Acts 2:38-44                  The Church Of My Dreams
Acts 2:43-47                  Finishing The Unfinished Symphony
Acts 2:43-47                  Some Things Never Change
Acts 3:1-10                    THE HEART OF A CHAMPION: Serve Others
Acts 3:1-10                    How To Be Up On Down Days
Acts 4:1-12                    A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Centered On The Savior
Acts 4:5-12                    Why Isn’t The Church Accomplishing More?
Acts 4:5-12                    Bored To Tears Or Bold For Years?
Acts 4:5-12                    TEN FOR OUR TIME: When Tolerance Creates Trouble
Acts 5:1-11                    The Couple Who Paid The High Cost Of Low Living
Acts 6:12-15                  Is Your Face Like The Face Of An Angel?
Acts 6:12-15, 7:54-8:1   A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Courageous At All Costs
Acts 8:26-39                  MINOR MEN WITH A MAJOR MESSAGE: Philip – The Man Whose Faith Was Too Big To Hold
Acts 8:26-39                  THE HEART OF A CHAMPION: Share Christ
Acts 9:1-19                    The Gospel Of The Second Chance
Acts 9:10-22                  MINOR MEN WITH A MAJOR MESSAGE: Ananias – The Man Whose Love Knew No Limits
Acts 9:10-22                  A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Embracing In Spirit
Acts 11:19-30                MINOR MEN WITH A MAJOR MESSAGE: Barnabas – The Man Who Played Second Fiddle Best
Acts 16:25-34                What Must I Do To Be Saved?
Acts 16:25-34                WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO: Believe It Or Not
Acts 16:25-34                A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Saved By Grace
Acts 16:25-34                WHAT TRUE PRESBYTERIANS BELIEVE: Sola Gratia
Acts 20:25-35                LIVING GENEROUSLY: The Gospels According To The Dead Sea
Acts 20:28-37                The Dead Sea And The Living Christ
Acts 20:28-37                The Gospel According to the Dead Sea
Acts 24:10-23                Watch Your Conscience
Acts 28:17-30                The Kind Of Church I Want
Acts 28:23-31                A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Teaching With Boldness

 
NEW TESTAMENT SERIES
THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE CHRISTIANS - 8 sermons using the Beatitudes from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount

Acts 1:1-11                    WHY I BELIEVE IN: Why I Believe In The Holy Spirit
Acts 1:15-26                  To Know Christ And To Make Him Known
Acts 1:6-11                    Grasped By Glory
Acts 2:1-4                      The Promise Of Pentecost Power
Acts 2:1-4                      Every Time I Feel The Spirit
Acts 2:1-4                      A Song Written In Our Church And Sung In Our Hearts
Acts 2:1-4                      The Holy Spirit Is The Wind Beneath Our Wings
Acts 2:1-4                      SONGS OF FAITH – SERMONS OF GRACE: The Day The Mighty Tide Of God Rolled In
Acts 2:22-24                  I Was There – Were You?
Acts 2:22-24                  Untied We Stand!
Acts 2:22-24                  The Sound Of Hammering
Acts 2:37-42                  On Recommending Our Religion
Acts 2:37-47                  God’s Fantastic Arithmetic
Acts 2:37-47                  A Sense Of Belonging
Acts 2:38-44                  My Dream For The Church
Acts 2:38-44                  The Church Of My Dreams
Acts 2:43-47                  Finishing The Unfinished Symphony
Acts 2:43-47                  Some Things Never Change
Acts 3:1-10                    THE HEART OF A CHAMPION: Serve Others
Acts 3:1-10                    How To Be Up On Down Days
Acts 4:1-12                    A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Centered On The Savior
Acts 4:5-12                    Why Isn’t The Church Accomplishing More?
Acts 4:5-12                    Bored To Tears Or Bold For Years?
Acts 4:5-12                    TEN FOR OUR TIME: When Tolerance Creates Trouble
Acts 5:1-11                    The Couple Who Paid The High Cost Of Low Living
Acts 6:12-15                  Is Your Face Like The Face Of An Angel?
Acts 6:12-15, 7:54-8:1   A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Courageous At All Costs
Acts 8:26-39                  MINOR MEN WITH A MAJOR MESSAGE: Philip – The Man Whose Faith Was Too Big To Hold
Acts 8:26-39                  THE HEART OF A CHAMPION: Share Christ
Acts 9:1-19                    The Gospel Of The Second Chance
Acts 9:10-22                  MINOR MEN WITH A MAJOR MESSAGE: Ananias – The Man Whose Love Knew No Limits
Acts 9:10-22                  A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Embracing In Spirit
Acts 11:19-30                MINOR MEN WITH A MAJOR MESSAGE: Barnabas – The Man Who Played Second Fiddle Best
Acts 16:25-34                What Must I Do To Be Saved?
Acts 16:25-34                WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO: Believe It Or Not
Acts 16:25-34                A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Saved By Grace
Acts 16:25-34                WHAT TRUE PRESBYTERIANS BELIEVE: Sola Gratia
Acts 20:25-35                LIVING GENEROUSLY: The Gospels According To The Dead Sea
Acts 20:28-37                The Dead Sea And The Living Christ
Acts 20:28-37                The Gospel According to the Dead Sea
Acts 24:10-23                Watch Your Conscience
Acts 28:17-30                The Kind Of Church I Want
Acts 28:23-31                A PROVOCATIVE CHURCH: Teaching With Boldness

 
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

SAUL - 4 sermons drawing on scenes from the life of King Saul
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!

CLASSES
CALVIN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY PREACHING LECTURES - 2 lectures on the calling and craft of preaching
C.S. LEWIS AND THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA - 2 classes on C.S. Lewis' life and famous series
DAVINCI CODEBREAKER - 2 classes on a Christian response to The DaVinci Code
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