Sermons On-the-Sound

Come Away and Rest: The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

In this sermon, The Rev. Pati Mary Andrews reflects on Jesus' invitation, "Come to me," as a call to rest, renewal, and deeper trust. Drawing from Eugene Peterson's The Message, she reminds us that Christ speaks clearly to ordinary people and continues to meet us in the midst of weariness, grief, and uncertainty. Rev. Andrews encourages us to listen for God's personal invitation in our own lives. Through prayer, gratitude, and the promises of our Baptismal Covenant, we are reminded that we never journey alone. God's grace strengthens us to rise again, to love our neighbors, and to become instruments of hope in a hurting world. Even when we feel burdened, Christ gently lifts us up and teaches us "the unforced rhythm of grace."

The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: The Practice of Welcome

Christian hospitality is the practice of welcoming others with the same love, grace, and generosity that Christ extends to us.

The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost: Evidence of Discipleship | St. Andrew's 2026

In this sermon, The Rev. Michael Singer reflects on Jesus’ challenging words about discipleship, reminding us that following Christ has never been the easy path. Drawing on the examples of Peter, Andrew, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and countless other faithful witnesses, he explores what it means to stand with Christ even when it is costly.   Fr. Michael reminds us that discipleship is more than belief or words. It is a deliberate choice to live according to the values of God's kingdom, showing mercy, seeking justice, and loving others in ways that may challenge the expectations of the world around us.   At the heart of the sermon is a simple question: If you were accused of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?

The Harvest of Compassion: Third Sunday after Pentecost

In this sermon, The Rev. Michael Singer reflects on Jesus’ words about the plentiful harvest and the few laborers, inviting us to see the pain and brokenness around us not as something to avoid, but as a call to compassionate action. Fr. Michael explores how Jesus consistently met suffering with mercy, healing, and hope. He suggests that prayer is only the beginning. When we pray for God to send laborers into the harvest, we may discover that God is calling us to become part of the answer to that prayer. At the heart of the sermon is a challenge to align our lives with our prayers, offering our hands, feet, and hearts in service to a world longing for healing.

The Mystery of Discipleship: The Second Sunday of Pentecost

On the Second Sunday after Pentecost, The Rev. Sue Cushinotto reflects on what it means to live as disciples during the long season of Ordinary Time. Through the stories of Matthew, the hemorrhaging woman, and the raising of a young girl, Rev. Cushinotto reminds us that Jesus continually moves toward those pushed to the margins, meeting people with compassion, mercy, and healing. She invites us to see discipleship not as perfection or certainty, but as faithfully responding to where God calls us in everyday life. We may never fully know how our kindness, presence, or compassion affects another person, but God works through those ordinary encounters in ways we cannot always see. At the heart of the sermon is a simple but powerful reminder: God does not call the qualified. God qualifies the called.