Sermons at St. Andrew’s
October 11, 2026 | The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk
Gifts from God
Before we ever give anything to God, God has already been giving to us, and the gifts we can name in one another’s stories ripple outward through ordinary people and point us toward the greatest gift, Jesus Christ.
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Jesus is Never Lost
Jesus is never lost. He is present within us, continuing his Father’s work and transforming our hearts and lives even when we feel distant from him.
A Transforming Light in the Darkness
The transformative light of Christ shines in the darkness, calling us to see the world through his eyes and reflect his light through acts of compassion and love.
The Indulgence of Christmas
The Christmas story is an invitation to indulge in the good news, glory, and love that God poured out through the birth of Jesus.
God’s Work Through Our Relationships
The Christian life is made complete through relationships of mutual encouragement in Christ, as we witness to God’s work in each other and nurture the body of Christ as the Church.
What Blocks You From God’s Love?
Repentance and ordinary goodness prepare our hearts to fully welcome the Messiah, removing the barriers that keep us from embracing the relationship God desires with us.
Cleanliness is next to Godliness
God calls us to be refined and cleansed during Advent, preparing our hearts and lives for the second coming of Jesus Christ.