A Year of John Wesley Sermons
These four books by Michael Roberts celebrate John Wesley's preaching. Each book covers one of the four seasons of the year. Beginning with Awakening Through the Wilderness, which includes sermons preached by John Wesley, along with a paraphrase of each sermon. In addition, Roberts includes thoughts and sermon helps for using Wesley's sermons and thoughts in your own sermons.
Wanting More contains Wesley's sermons during the Lenten, Christmas, and Epiphany seasons, while Radically Blessed and Heart to Holiness include Wesley's sermons, along with Roberts' paraphrases, for the other Sundays of the year.
Each book can be purchased individually. Save 23 percent by purchasing the four-book set for only $68.50.
What Readers Are Saying About Roberts' Books:
Michael Roberts offers a compelling and accessible invitation into the lived practice of Wesleyan faith. Drawing deeply on the sermons of John Wesley, this series translates theological richness into practical wisdom, guiding readers toward a vision of holiness rooted not in abstraction, but in concrete practices that exemplify love, humility, and communal life.
Bryan P. Stone
Leighton K. Farrell Endowed Dean, Perkins School of Theology
What a quintessentially Wesleyan project. Roberts and Grosskopf offer lively paraphrases of Wesley’s sermons, just as Wesley edited and paraphrased writings from his Anglican tradition. Like Wesley, they extend the themes of the paraphrases, offering their own compelling sermons for contemporary life. This is an excellent resource for congregations and pastors, a treasure trove for preaching.
Rebekah Miles
Albert C. Outler Chair of Wesley Studies, Perkins School of Theology
In a time of political and religious division, Heart to Holiness is an indispensable resource for congregations to build trust and authentic Christian community. Michael Roberts and Lauren Delano Grosskopf have produced a book that brings John Wesley’s theology to life in the 21st century, providing local churches with new ways to live faithfully and boldly for such a time as this.
Christopher Evans
Professor Emeritus of Methodist Studies, Boston University School of Theology
What a wonderful opportunity for us to reengage with the faith tradition that has shaped our identity as United Methodists! This series opens the door for a broader audience to engage with the rich heritage of John Wesley’s sermons.
Bishop Delores J. Williamston
Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church