Calvary Commons

Listen in as we consider how the Lord calls us to use our words. James 3, an ever-compelling passage, reminds us as Christ followers to be people who are committed to putting away harsh language and instead be marked by speech that encourages and blesses. (7.5.26)

Turn to James 2:14-26 and listen in as we are reminded about the relationship between our faith and the works that we're called to do in light of Jesus saving us and welcoming us into the family of God. (6.28.26)

We serve and are fathered by a compassionate God. In this text from the beginning of James 2, Brandon shares how our faith is incompatible with favoritism because of God's gracious and loving heart towards all. As people we tend to wrestle with judgment and contempt towards others, listen in and be reminded that God's heart for us is to see and care for people of all walks of life. (6.21.26)

Join us in the 3rd sermon in our series on the book of James, a book all about having lives marked by real faith. In this sermon over James 1:19-27, Caden shares God's call for his people to not just hear the word or understand the word, but to also live God's word out in our everyday life. (6.14.26)

As image bearers of God, we're to reflect His glory. As James 1:13-18 shows, He as the "father of lights" brought us forth to be His "firstfruits." This was the Lord's calling for us in the garden and has continued to be the same even after the "Fall" in Genesis 3. Join in as Nick shares how embracing God's will is the secret to fighting against temptation. (6.7.26)

We've begun a new series in the book of James, called Wisdom for the Way. In this first sermon, Brandon shares from James 1:1-12 on the topic of trials and the way we can experience God and hope in the midst of them. Join along to find encouragement, today!

Join in as Brandon shares on how "Love Fuels our Mission", a standalone sermon to remind us of a significant "why" for us as Christians. 

Listen in and read along in Proverbs as Nick shares on how and why the Lord has invited us into an engaged and purposed life. In a culture that wrestles with passivity and self-absorption, we must be reminded of the scriptures in Proverbs that encourage us away from the sloth and towards the diligent worker. We are given life in order to faithfully work the ground that God has placed us upon in al...

Listen in to this sermon from Proverbs 16:1-4 and surrounding passages. God has called us to live our lives unto Him and for His purposes. This text reminds us that we are to allow the Lord to establish our hearts and steps forward as we develop plans and aim to live life to the glory of God.

In this Proverbs 4:20-27 reflection, Brandon highlights the definition and priority of the "heart" in scripture. Our heart leads us towards godliness and good or ill-intentions and evil. God invites us each day to fill our heart and life with Jesus while likewise fleeing from the way of the world. Listen in to find encouragement and direction in your everyday pursuit of the Christian life. 

Please grab your bibles and listen along as Brandon shares a compelling reason and wisdom for friendship based off of several texts throughout the book of Proverbs! (4.26.26)

Join in with other Calvary Commons listeners as we dive into Proverbs together. In this sermon, Nick unpacks 3 fighting tactics to push back our inner pride and outer folly. By God's instruction & grace we can welcome in humility and wisdom through His power and to the good of others. (4.19.26)

Listen in as Brandon begins our new series from selections within the book of Proverbs. In this series opener, Brandon looks at several writings of Solomon in Proverbs and unveils the idea that "true wisdom is found through following Jesus." (4.13.26)

Join us as Brandon unpacks our easter message on how Jesus transforms EVERYTHING. This powerful message from Luke 24 reorients our hearts to the true meaning of resurrection Sunday. (4.5.26) ** Please forgive a few minor technical difficulties during recording**

Join us in Luke 19:28-40, as Nick shares the way in which the people of Israel were lost in misunderstanding of who the real Jesus was. Although we may minimize him, "single-facet" him, and take advantage of his forgiving nature and grace, Jesus invites us to a deeper and richer understanding of who He is (ultimately leading to a deeper and richer life!). 3.29.26

Join us in Acts 8:1-8 as Brandon unpacks the joy that one can find in not only knowing Christ but also sharing His love and hope with the world around us. The final of our Cultivating Gospel Stories series encourages the believer to help others find the joy that's found in Jesus. (3.22.26)

Join in with us as Justin preaches on the importance of investing in others, as seen in Luke 10:25-37. The story of the good samaritan rightly teaches us to see our great need for God's affection in our own lives as well as His wonderful invitation for us to extend that same care for others. Friends, neighbors, and even strangers provide daily opportunities where we can invest God's real love for...

The second week of the Cultivating Gospel Stories series challenges us to have hearts of compassion. In this sermon from Matthew 9:35-38, Nick shares how the Lord sets the model and the mission for walking with God and seeing and loving the lost around us. Listen in for encouragement to not just receive Christ but to extend His love and comfort to others. (3.8.26)

The series on Cultivating Gospel Stories unveils our desire to watch God work in our church and community. Every story matters, and in this sermon from Luke 5:17-26 we learn of how Jesus worked in a transforming way in the life of one man in need. God has uniquely positioned each of us to cultivate Gospel stories - listen in to hear how Brandon unpacks how we do that in light of this Luke 5 text!...

Our 3-week vision series called "Building a Home Together" concludes with Nehemiah 4-13, as Nick reveals the way in which a church can be made a healthy church through the people within it being a healthy family. A healthy church family overcomes opposition together, forms and continues to form together, and takes responsibility with joy. (2.22.26)

Join in and listen to Salt Network's founder, Troy Nesbitt, as he shares his heart from God's Word on the next generation and the stewardship surrounding their impact in generations to come. May this compelling challenge for every generation to invest in the lives of others be heard and applied to our faith, today. (2.15.26)

This is the first of our 3 week mini-series rooted from the storyline of Nehemiah and our heart for Gospel work in Knoxville. Join in to hear Brandon share the parallel between Nehemiah's heart for God's people and our need for a burden for the people in our lives today. (2.8.26)

In this stand alone mini-sermon on Hebrews 10, Brandon shares the purpose and way of living as an uncommon community that cultivates gospel stories. This passage and word reminds us of Christ's call into community as well as the helpful and important nature of things like church, small groups, and even church membership. (1.25.26, Online-Only Service due to Weather )

Listen in to Calvary Commons from this past Sunday, as Nick shares from the heart on Psalm 37 and wisdom principles for everyday life in navigating our world. Though we wrestle with stress and feeling stuck, though we can be tempted towards evil and envy, God's word invites us to a life of delighting in Him, trusting in God, and doing good. (1.18.26)

Turn to Psalm 127 and listen in as Brandon shares from the heart on running at the "pace of grace" in the Christian life. A sermon on God's provision and our work in every day life. (1.11.26)