Sermons at St. Andrew’s
June 7, 2026 | The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk
Joy Without Purpose
Jesus pursues the broken, the busy, and the successful alike, offering himself not as a task to complete but as a host whose company changes what our hearts desire.
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Endurance
Just as Jesus accurately predicted the world-ending destruction of the Temple, he warns us that we too will face crises that feel like the end of our world. God uses these trials and the passage of time as a "forge" to shape our souls, and we are called to gain our souls by enduring – not with our own strength, but with God's hidden support as our foundation.
Whose Resurrection is it?
We are children of the resurrection—made alive through Christ not for fear or speculation about heaven, but to live boldly in the hope and power of God’s promise.
Attendite, popule
Filmed live with a handheld phone from a huge tent on the front lawn, Fr. Andrew's 20th Anniversary sermon weaves St. Andrew's story with the story of God's people in the Bible, before building to the reveal of our project to build a new sanctuary. (This video is best watched on a mobile device)
Planted in Promise
God’s river of life is still flowing. Come be rooted in that promise, let his grace run through you, and help bear the fruit that brings healing to the world.
Marked as God’s Own
God claims us as his own, marking our lives with his name so that we may thrive—like trees by living water—even in seasons of fear, hardship, or sorrow.
Stay Near the Stream
God’s Spirit flows through the Church like a life-giving river, producing continual fruit and healing through the generosity and witness of his people.