Calvary Brevard Sermons

STANDALONE SERMON SERMON: " New Beginnings " from Isaiah 43:18-19 . SPEAKER: Patrick Scott It's popular to make New Year's resolutions, but it's sadly common to see them fall to the wayside by the time February rolls around. In this sermon, Patrick Scott reminds us that new beginnings don't come from resolutions, but from renewal...and real renewal only comes from God. Ho...

SERIES: Immanuel: God with Us SERMON: " Happy Christmas (War Is Over!) " from Isaiah 40:1–11 . In this text, God's people are offered comfort from God's Word. The message first applies to the exiles in Babylon, but it also applies to the Jews seeking the consolation of Israel in Jesus' day, as well as to modern Christians waiting now for Christ's return. In this sermon, P...

SERIES: Immanuel: God with Us SERMON: " Joy of Every Longing Heart " from Isaiah 11:1–12:6 . In this text, we are given a glimpse of the glory to come when Immanuel comes again to reign among His people for all eternity. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew helps us as we look forward to Immanuel's return. He shows us that Immanuel is the ruler we long for, and He is bringing the peace and...

SERIES: Immanuel: God with Us SERMON: " What Child Is This? " from Isaiah 7:1–9:7 . In this sermon, Pastor Andrew walks us through the first 9 chapters of Isaiah. In Isaiah 1–6, we see a people walking in darkness. In Isaiah 7:1–8:10, we see a kingdom in anguish. And in Isaiah 8:11–9:6, we see a remnant in light. In all these chapters, we see that Immanuel is the hope for God's peopl...

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: " Kingdom Provision " from Matthew 6:25–34 . In this text, Jesus promises that God will provide for our needs when we seek His Kingdom over our own. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew looks at the principle of Kingdom provision. He then examines the three pictures Jesus gave to illustrate Kingdom provision before exhorting us with several practic...

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: " Investing in God's Kingdom " from Matthew 6:19–24 . In this text, Jesus continues to teach us how to live as citizens of the Kingdom of heaven. His teaching touches on our devotion to God and His Kingdom, especially in the area of financial stewardship. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew encourages us to invest in things that bring eternal...

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: " Kingdom Prayer " from Matthew 6:5–15 . In this text, Jesus teaches His followers how they should pray. He rebukes the posture of the Pharisees and pagans, and encourages us to take a God-centered posture in our prayers. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew encourages us to take a posture of honor, submission, and dependence in our prayers.

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: " Kingdom Piety " from Matthew 6:1–18 . In this text, Jesus turns His attention to "acts of righteousness." He critiques the "hypocrites," who perform their piety for an audience, and He calls His followers to practice their righteousness for an audience of One. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew helps us understand the value...

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: " Following Our Older Brother's Example " from Matthew 5:38–48 . In this text, Jesus calls His followers to resist retaliation and to love their enemies. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew looks at the laws Jesus references, examines the heart behind the laws, and calls us to radical Kingdom obedience. We can obey God's law by following J...

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: "The Heart of the Matter" from Matthew 5:31–37 . In this text, Jesus teaches on divorce and swearing oaths as applications connected with His commitment to fulfill the law and His exhortation for His followers to maintain a righteousness that "exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees." In this sermon, Pastor Andrew helps us see th...

STANDALONE SERMON SERMON: "Standing Firm on God's Word" from 2 Timothy 3:14–17 . In this text, the apostle Paul reminds Timothy to cling to God's Word as he was taught, because it is our primary weapon against the wicked world's devices and it is profitable for the believer. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew gives us four truths about Scripture: 1) The Bible is our foundation 2)...

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: "The Poison Within" from Matthew 5:27–30 . In this text, Jesus exposes the heart behind adultery and calls His followers to a radical purity only attainable by His power. In this sermon, Brandon Mason urges us to examine our hearts, receive God's transforming grace, and walk in purity.

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: " Outward Compliance or Inward Purity? " from Matthew 5:21–26 . "The Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7b) In this sermon, Todd Wheeler examines Jesus' teaching from the Sermon on the Mount on the subject of anger. Verses 21–26 are an application of Jesus&#...

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: " The Key to the Kingdom " from Matthew 5:17–20 . In this text, Jesus affirms His commitment to the Old Testament Scriptures and calls His followers to a Christ-centered righteousness. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew encourages us to resist the temptation to try and unhitch our faith from the Old Testament. Rather, he helps us understand that...

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: " Salt & Light " from Matthew 5:13–16 . GUEST PREACHER: Wes White, Director for East Africa, World Hope Ministries International. Wes White is a pastor, missionary, Bible teacher, and leader with more than four decades of experience in ministry. He is also our pastor's favorite preacher (and his dad). In this sermon, he jumped into o...

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: " The Persecution Paradox " from Matthew 5:10–12 . In this text, Jesus blesses the persecuted. It is the final beatitude in the Sermon on the Mount, and the only one that includes an extended exhortation. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew examines the paradox of persecution for the believer. For the one who suffers for the sake of Christ and His...

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: "You Really CAN Have It All!" from Matthew 5:5–9 . In this text, Jesus pronounces blessings on the participants of the Kingdom of heaven. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew shows us how the kingdom of the world is set in opposition to the Kingdom of heaven. The world blesses the aggressive and opportunistic. But in the Kingdom of heaven, blessing...

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven SERMON: "The King's Address" from Matthew 4:23–5:4 . In this text, Jesus begins His public ministry by traveling throughout Galilee, preaching the gospel of the Kingdom, healing diseases, and setting the oppressed free. After gaining a huge following, Jesus begins the most famous sermon of all time: The Sermon on the Mount. In this sermon, Pasto...

SERIES: Summer in the Psalms, Vol. 2 SERMON: "The Soul-Satisfying Love of God" from Psalm 36 . This is the last message in our second annual Summer in the Psalms sermon series. In this text, David compares the wickedness of sinners against the righteousness of God. He warns us not to indulge our sinful heart, but to celebrate the steadfast love of God. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew compa...

SERIES: Summer in the Psalms, Vol. 2 SERMON: "The Ultimate Avenger" from Psalm 35 . In this text, David asks God to reign victorious over his enemies. Is it okay for us to pray the way David prayed? In this sermon, Pastor Andrew attempts to answer that question. He reminds us that it's okay to pray passionate, even painful prayers to God, but it is not okay to take vengeance in our o...

SERIES: Summer in the Psalms, Vol. 2 SERMON: "Testify!" from Psalm 34 . In this text, David appeals to his own testimony to stimulate praise for God's goodness. He calls the congregation to exalt the Lord and experience Him for themselves. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew does the same, arguing that experiencing God’s goodness leads to worship & witness.

SERIES: Summer in the Psalms, Vol. 2 SERMON: "Let All Things Their Creator Bless" from Psalm 33 . In this text, God's people are encouraged to praise Him because He is our sovereign Creator and Ruler. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew exhorts us to respond to God's sovereign rule with passionate praise, humble fear, and great hope.

SERIES: Summer in the Psalms, Vol. 2 SERMON: "The Blessing of Forgiveness" from Psalm 32 . In this text, David praises the Lord for His forgiveness. In this sermon, Todd Wheeler gives us four truths about forgiveness. Forgiveness is something to be happy about, it is something we all need, it is based on God's steadfast love and abundant mercy, and it leads to restoration.

SERIES: Summer in the Psalms, Vol. 2 SERMON: "How to Walk Through Death Valley" from Psalm 31 . In this text, David expresses confidence that the Lord would deliver him from distress and vindicate him. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew exhorts us to trust in the sovereign plan of God on the bases of His character and His works.

SERIES: Summer in the Psalms, Vol. 2 SERMON: "Delivered from the Depths!" from Psalm 30 . In this sermon, Brandon Mason breaks down Psalm 30 and reminds us that God turns our mourning into dancing and our darkness into praise. 1) God draws us out of the pit (vv. 1–5) 2) Prosperity can lead us to forget God (vv. 6–7) 3) God turns our grief into joy (vv. 8–12)