Calvary Brevard Sermons

SERIES: Wanted: Faithful Shepherds SERMON: "The Shepherd's Qualifications" from 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9 . In this sermon, Pastor Andrew examines three aspects of the biblical qualifications for elders found in Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus: their calling, their character, and their competencies.

SERIES: Wanted: Faithful Shepherds SERMON: "The Shepherd's Ministry" from Acts 20:17–35 . In this text, Paul gives a farewell address to the Ephesian elders. He offers himself as an example of what a faithful shepherd is and does. He then gives them an exhortation to care well for God's flock as faithful shepherds. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew reminds us of the responsibility to...

SERIES: WANTED: Faithful Shepherds SERMON: "The Shepherd's Call" from 1 Peter 5:1–4. In this series, we will examine what the Scriptures teach about elders: their calling, their ministry, and their qualifications. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew teaches us about the calling of an elder. Jesus trusts faithful elders to care for His flock until He returns.

Series: Revelation and Response Sermon: "For the Love of God (and Each Other)...Sing!" from Psalm 147:1 . *** THIS SERMON IS A RE-BROADCAST FROM 2020 - PREACHED BY PASTOR ANDREW AT INDIAN CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH IN MINERAL WELLS, TEXAS. *** Due to a power outage on Sunday morning, we were unable to broadcast or record the sermon. However, by the Lord's providence, Pastor Andrew had plan...

STANDALONE SERMON: "Expectations of Christian Behavior" from Romans 12:9–21 . In this text, the Holy Spirit gives over 20 expectations for Christian behavior to the church through the pen of the apostle Paul. In this sermon, Todd Wheeler walks us through these commands and encourages us to live a life that reflects our faith in Jesus Christ by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit.

SERIES: Revelation and Response SERMON #7 : " Joyful Proclamation " from John 4:1–42 . In this text, Jesus reveals His identity to a Samaritan woman in a scandalous conversation. After she discovered who Jesus really is, she immediately went out and proclaimed the Good News. We talk about what we're excited about. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew walks us through 5 revelations about Jes...

SERIES: Revelation and Response . SERMON #6: "Grace-Fueled Generosity" from 2 Corinthians 8:1–9:15 . In this text, Paul is eager to see the Corinthians demonstrate their repentance by generously giving to bless the church in Jerusalem. His primary concern is their hearts. He wants them to be generous because they are overwhelmed with God's kindness toward them in His Son Jesus Christ...

SERIES: Revelation and Response (a sermon series on whole-life worship) SERMON #5: Humble Service from Romans 12:3–8. In this text, Paul offers the first practical application of his command to offer your body as a "living sacrifice" to God. We obey by serving humbly in the context of the Christian community. In this sermon, we learn that worship is humble service for the glory of God an...

SERIES: Revelation and Response (a sermon series on whole-life worship) SERMON #4 : "Holiness and Obedience" from Romans 12:1–2. What kind of worship pleases God? In this sermon, Pastor Andrew answers the question. Worship that pleases God comes as a response to grace, requires a whole-life offering, and requires following a new Teacher.

SERIES: Revelation and Response (a sermon series on whole-life worship) SERMON #3 : "Praise and Adoration" from 1 Chronicles 16. In this text, David brings the ark of the covenant home to Jerusalem and leads Israel in a worship service. He sings a series of songs that all teach us something about praise and worship. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew give us three reminders about worship: 1)...

SERIES: Revelation and Response (a sermon series on whole-life worship) SERMON #2 : "Surrender and Submission" from Luke 5:1–11. In this text, Jesus reveals His power and holiness to Simon Peter and a few other disciples through a miraculous catch of fish. Peter's response teaches us a lot about what true worship looks like. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew helps us see that worship inv...

SERIES: Revelation and Response (a sermon series on whole-life worship) SERMON #1: " Responding to God's Big Reveal " from John 9:35–38 . In this new sermon series, we are investigating worship. What is it? We will spend 8 weeks building on this idea: Worship is a right response to who God is and what God has done as He has revealed in His Word. In this sermon, we take a look at how...

STANDALONE SERMON : "People of the Book" from Acts 17:10–15. In this sermon, we examine the Berean church in Acts 17. Luke describes them as "noble" because they received the Word eagerly, examined the Word diligently, and guarded the Word courageously. So, let's be Bereans! What does it look like to be a church that sticks with the Book? Pastor Andrew answered the question by examining Acts 2:42–...

STANDALONE SERMON SERMON: "A Psalm for the New Year" from Psalm 100 . In this sermon, guest preacher Brandon Mason brings us good news from Psalm 100. He reminds us that God is good, He is faithful, and we can trust Him.

SERIES: Songs of Joy SERMON #4: "What Are You Waiting For?" from Luke 2:25–35. In this sermon, we look at the song of Simeon, an old man who has been waiting to see the "consolation of Israel," the Christ. He finally lays eyes on the Savior and blesses God with a beautiful song. In his song we see that Jesus is the Savior for whom we've all, Jews and Gentiles alike, have been waiting.

SERIES: Songs of Joy SERMON #3: "That's What Christmas Is All About, Charlie Brown" from Luke 2:8–20. In this series, we will take a deep dive into the four songs in Luke's account of our Savior's birth. Mary, Zechariah, the angels, and Simeon all sing songs of praise that deserve our consideration. (*Please forgive us...our recording of the second sermon in the series was corrupted and we were un...

SERIES: Songs of Joy SERMON #1: "Oh Yeah, Mary Knew" from Luke 1:46–55. In this series, we will take a deep dive into the four songs in Luke's account of our Savior's birth. Mary, Zechariah, the angels, and Simeon all sing songs of praise that deserve our consideration. In this sermon, we look at Mary's song. Mary sings of her own blessedness and the blessings God has poured out on Israel through...

SERIES: Songs of Hope (Psalms 16–23) SERMON #7: "The Lord Is My Shepherd" from Psalm 23. In this well-known and much-beloved psalm, the Holy Spirit offers us great encouragement. If the Lord is my shepherd, it's all going to be alright. If Jesus is my shepherd, I have what I need, I have nothing to fear, and I have an eternal home.

SERIES: Songs of Hope (Psalms 16–23) SERMON #6: "Portable Theology for Suffering Saints" from Psalm 22. In this psalm, David writes not only of his own situation, but by the power of the Holy Spirit, he looks down the corridors of time to see the eternal King on the cross. This psalm has been nicknamed, "The Psalm of the cross," but it actually has both the agony of the cross and the glory of the...

SERIES: Songs of Hope (Psalms 16–23) SERMON #5: "Lest We Forget!" from Psalm 21. In this psalm, David stands amid the congregation and publicly praises God answering his prayer from the previous chapter, Psalm 20. Based on God's faithfulness in the past, David can look confidently toward the future. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew encourages us to thank God for answered prayers and to trust God for...

SERIES: Songs of Hope (Psalms 16–23) SERMON #4: "God Bless the King" from Psalm 20. In this psalm, David teaches us how to pray for the success of our leaders. This is important because God commands us to pray for our leaders and also because their success is intertwined with our own. We must for our earthly leaders, but we are called to worship and place our confident trust in the King of kings.

SERIES: Songs of Hope (Psalms 16–23) SERMON #3: "Remember the Savior" from Psalm 18. In this psalm, David teaches us how to sing confidently. When he came to the end of his life, David wrote this song, in which he celebrated the faithfulness of God. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew gives us six truths from the text that enable us to sing (and live) with confidence.

SERIES: Songs of Hope (Psalms 16–23) SERMON #2: "Make Your Case" from Psalm 17. In this psalm, David prays desperately, rightly, and confidently. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew reminds us that God hears the prays of His people. God loves to answer your prayers, so make your case! Give Him reasons to say yes.

SERIES: Songs of Hope (Psalms 16–23) SERMON #1: "Take a Load Off" from Psalm 16. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew encourages us to consider some of God's good gifts and let them move us to rest. We can rest in God's protection, His people, His provision, His presence, and His promises.

SERIES: Summer in Psalms, Vol. 1 SERMON #14: "The River That Never Floods" from Psalm 46. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew provides some encouragement for a church in a region that has been overwhelmed by tragedy in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. In this sermon, we are encouraged by three big truths: God is our refuge, God is our fortress, and God is our peace.