Sermons at St. Andrew’s

September 13, 2026 | The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk

Forgiving, Not Just Forgiven

God, who forgives lavishly and first, invites us to share his own forgiving life, so that his mercy can take root in us, free us from anger, and restore his people to one another and to the work he has given them.

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Make the Turn

Jesus, the light of the world, reveals the truth about our lives and calls us to respond by turning toward him and letting our lives be changed.

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Over and Over and Over Again

Jesus offers living water that frees us from the endless cycle of sin and failed self-salvation, renewing us once and for all through his grace.

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Look Up and Live

Christ is lifted up on the cross so that all who look to him may live, drawing us into the saving embrace of God and sending us back into the world to share that life with others.

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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.

The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk 2/15/26 The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk 2/15/26

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.

The Rev. Drew Crowson 2/8/26 The Rev. Drew Crowson 2/8/26

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.