Sermons at St. Andrew’s
June 2 8, 2026 | The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk
The Violent Peace of Jesus
Following Jesus is not a supplement to the life we already want, but a wholesale exchange — giving our whole selves to receive God's life in return, with no competing loyalty left untouched.
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Found in the Garden
Christ steps into the fracture of sin, seeking us in our hiding and reconciling us to God and to one another.
Built Compatible
The Transfiguration reveals that human nature is fundamentally "compatible" with God's divine light, demonstrating that we are designed to bear His glory without being destroyed. This assures us that experiencing God's transforming presence is not just a future hope for heaven, but a reality we are built to encounter in our daily lives right now.
Waffle House and the Cross
The cross of Christ upends the world’s wisdom, revealing a radical grace that cannot be earned and must be proclaimed.
Is He Talking About Me?
Jesus blesses the weary and wounded, revealing that it is in places of weakness where God’s kingdom draws near.
We Belong to Christ
Christ calls us to reject personal allegiances and to anchor our lives in him alone, where truth, goodness, and saving power are found.
Come and See
Jesus invites us to come and see, and empowers us – like Andrew – to extend that invitation to others with humility, trust, and joy.