Sermons at St. Andrew’s
July 12, 2026 | The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk
God’s Heard Word
Because we worship an incarnate Lord whose Word became flesh, scripture is chiefly meant to be heard — spoken words landing on us from outside ourselves — and like rain in Isaiah's prophecy, God's heard word accomplishes far more than watering our religious lives: it causes thoroughgoing, unexpected flourishing across our marriages, work, sicknesses, and whole selves. Our proper response, then, is not silent pondering but audible reply: to shout, sing, and speak back, joining the mountains and meadows that clap and shout for joy.
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It’s a Big Job, but Somebody’s Got to Do It
God has entrusted the vineyard to us; let us tend the vines wherever they may be.
Take Off Your Grace Raincoat
We must allow the grace of God to be the authority in our lives.
Seeing is the Problem
Through Christ we have received the grace of God, not earned but freely given in love to those who would receive it.
Perfect Perfection
By the grace of God we have been forgiven, and by the grace of God we will travel this road together.
The Subject of Your Verbs
We need to make sure we make room in our hearts, minds, and lives for God to act.
Trying to Hang On
There is nothing, not even your own doubts, that will ultimately overcome the power of God in your life.