Calvary Brevard Sermons

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: " Worthy of Worship " from Matthew 14:13–36 . In this text, Jesus feeds a multitude, walks on water, and heals the crowds. What can we learn from these incredible miracle scenes? In this sermon, Pastor Andrew shows us that Jesus, the true Son of God is worthy of worship because He surpasses the prophets, shares the Father's essence, and...

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: " The Threat of the Kingdom " from Matthew 13:53–14:12 . In this text, we see two scenes of prophetic rejection. In the first scene, Jesus is rejected in His hometown. In the second, John the Baptist is beheaded by Herod. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew shows us how the way of the Kingdom threatens the way of the world .

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: " The Surpassing Worth of the Kingdom of Heaven " from Matthew 13:44–52 . In this text, Jesus ends his third major discourse in Matthew's Gospel with four more short parables about the Kingdom of heaven. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew offers three exhortations from these parables: We ought to see and savor the treasure of the Kingdom, hea...

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: " A Surprising Kingdom " from Matthew 13:24–43 . In our text today, Jesus continues preaching in parables. We look at three of them. The theme of Kingdom growth ties our parables together—the wheat and the weeds grow in the field, the mustard seed grows into a mighty tree, and the leaven causes the dough to grow into bread. Jesus tells 3 sim...

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: " Seeing, Hearing, and Sowing " from Matthew 13:1–23 . In this text, Jesus begins to implement a new teaching strategy: parables. Parables are practical stories, drawn from ordinary experiences, that carry spiritual truths. The first parable in Matthew's Gospel helps us make sense of the varying responses so far to Jesus and His ministry...

SERIES: Summer of Psalms, Vol. 3 SERMON: " Christ Our Hope in Life and Death " from Psalm 49 . Psalm 49 is a wisdom psalm that asks a philosophical, but very practical question for us: should we be afraid of the wicked and the wealthy? In this sermon, Pastor Andrew shows us that we should not fear the wicked and the wealthy because, though they win in this life, they lose in the end. God...

SERIES: Summer of Psalms, Vol. 3 SERMON: " The Great King Over All the Earth " from Psalms 46–48 . Psalm 46 points to the reality of the incarnation: our Great King came to dwell among His people. Psalm 47 points to the reality of His ascension: our Great King ascended to heaven’s throne. Psalm 48 points to the reality of His eternal reign: our Great King reigns forever. Psalms 46–48 sho...

SERIES: Summer in Psalms, Vol. 3 SERMON: " The Majestic King and His Glorious Bride " from Psalm 45 . In our text this morning, the psalmist writes a love song for a royal wedding, no doubt penned for an actual event in the history of the Hebrew monarchy. But through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, his words are finally fulfilled at the wedding of the eternal, divine, majestic King o...

SERIES: Summer of Psalms, Vol. 3 SERMON: " Singing in the Valley " from Psalm 44 . In this psalm, the king and his army have just suffered a humiliating & unexpected defeat in battle, and together they sing this song of debrief, trying to make sense of it all. The psalmist borrows language from Psalm 23 to describe their devastation and disappointment: they are singing in the valley...

SERIES: Summer of Psalms, Vol. 3 SERMON: " The Sorrow of Separation " from Psalms 42–43 . Psalms 42–43 equip you for the day when circumstances prevent you from attending worship. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew gives us three strategies to employ when you feel the sorrow of separation from the presence of God in corporate worship.

SERIES: Summer of Psalms, Vol. 3 SERMON: " The Man After God's Own Heart " from Psalm 41 . In this text, David appeals to his own integrity and God's covenant faithfulness as he makes a desperate petition. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew gives us three right and good expectations for the man or woman who are in covenant relationship with God: they can expect God's blessing, God...

SERIES: Summer of Psalms, Vol. 3 SERMON: " Covenant Confidence " from Psalm 40 . In this text, David composes and sings a psalm of thanksgiving & petition that all of God’s covenant people can still sing. In the beginning of the psalm, David prays in such a way that you think God has already answered. In the middle, he prays with urgent desperation. And at the end, he proclaims with...

SERIES: Summer of Psalms, Vol. 3 SERMON: " When Life Feels Like a Breath " from Psalm 39 . SPEAKER: Brandon Mason When God teaches us how short life is, He loosens our grip on temporary things and anchors our hope in Him.

SERIES: Summer of Psalms, Vol. 3 SERMON: " How to Pray When It's All Your Fault " from Psalm 38 . In this text, King David is dealing with the guilt and consequences of sin. He boldly and confidently takes his misery to God in prayer and waits for the Lord to vindicate him. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew helps us grapple with an all-too-familiar experience: grief over our sin. What do...

SERIES: Summer of Psalms, Vol. 3 SERMON: " Take Your Medicine " from Psalm 37 . In this psalm, David reflects on the prosperity of the wicked in light of the providence of God. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew shows us what we should do when we're tempted to envy the wicked. We must reject envy, trust the Lord, and pursue faithfulness.

STANDALONE SERMON : " The Sweet Sound of Treasuring Christ " from Colossians 3:16 . Andrew Willhite serves as the Lead Pastor of First Baptist Church in Big Sandy, Tennessee. He is a dear friend of our pastor and a great blessing to the local church. In this sermon, Pastor Willhite encourages us with a theology of worship. We are called to let the Word of Christ dwell within us richly, w...

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: " Three Offices, One Mediator " from Matthew 12:6, 41, 42 . In Matthew 12, Jesus says something greater than the temple is here (v. 6), something greater than Jonah is here (v. 41), and something greater than Solomon is here (v. 42). These statements give us a clue to His mediatory work. He is the fulfillment and improvement of all three of...

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: " Jesus vs. The Pharisees, Round 3 " from Matthew 12:38–50 . In this passage, Jesus has his third confrontation with the Pharisees. This time, they ask for a sign. In His answer, Jesus exposes their commitment to unbelief. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew encourages us with three truths about faith, leading to the conclusion that faith in Chris...

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: " Jesus vs. The Pharisees, Round 2 " from Matthew 12:22–37 . In this passage, we’re meant to see the Pharisees as the counter-example to avoid. Their evil hearts are revealed in their words about Jesus. In this, the second of three confrontations between the Pharisees and Jesus in chapter 12, the Pharisees accuse Jesus of being in league wit...

SERIES: MATTHEW: THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN SERMON: " Jesus vs. The Pharisees, Round 1 " from Matthew 12:1–21 . In this text, Jesus clashes with the Pharisees on the subject of Sabbath regulations. Jesus makes some incredible claims and then backs them up with a controversial healing in the synagogue. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew compares the heavy and burdensome yoke of the Pharisees with t...

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: " God's Gracious Invitation " from Matthew 11:25–30 . In this text, Jesus explains that He has received all authority from God the Father to reveal His grace to whomever He chooses. Then He issues a gracious invitation to come to Him and find rest. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew helps us navigate the tension between divine sovereignty and...

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: " What Were You Expecting? " from Matthew 11:1–24 . In this chapter, John begins to doubt and Jesus answers with grace and a mild rebuke. He goes on to issue rebukes to the skeptical crowds and the unbelieving cities. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew helps us navigate our doubts. He answers the questions, "What do you do when Jesus doesn&#...

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: " So, You Want to Be a Disciple? " from Matthew 10:16–42 . In this chapter, Jesus prepares to send out the 12 apostles on a mission trip to proclaim the Good News to the Jews in Galilee. Beginning in v. 16, Jesus broadens His scope from the immediate local mission of the Twelve to the future global mission of all disciples. He tells His disc...

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: " How to Pack for a Mission Trip " from Matthew 10:1–15 . In this text, Jesus prepares to send out the 12 apostles on a mission trip to proclaim the Good News to the Jews in Galilee. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew draws several principles out of the commission of the Twelve that encourage us on our mission. Jesus gives us everything we need t...

EASTER SUNDAY STANDALONE SERMON: " Jesus Is Alive! " from 1 Corinthians 15:1–8, 12–19 and John 20:1–18 . In this sermon, Pastor Andrew looks at the Resurrection account in John 20:1–18 and argues from 1 Corinthians 15 that everything depends on the Resurrection. If the Resurrection really happened, our message is true, our hope is sure, and our faith is real.