Calvary Brevard Sermons

Standalone Sermon: "Stirring the Gumbo" from Ezra 1:1–11. Terry Stockman is the Associational Missions Strategist for the Transylvania Baptist Association. Calvary has been blessed by Terry's ministry over the past couple of years. While our pastor was on mission in Kenya, Terry came to bless us with a word from Ezra 1:1–11.

SERIES: Summer in Psalms, Vol. 1 SERMON #13: "God's Houseguests" from Psalm 15. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew examines the righteousness required to stand in God's presence. Only ONE man in history could ever claim to earn right standing before God. Jesus is the ideal worshiper. But by faith in Christ, we are welcomed in to God's presence!

SERIES: Summer in Psalms, Vol. 1 SERMON #12: "Only a Fool Would Say That" from Psalm 14. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew examines the folly of rejecting God. The fool refuses to worship God, but God, in His mercy and kindness, offers to make us wise for salvation through Jesus Christ.

SERIES: Summer in Psalms, Vol. 1 SERMON #11: "You Can Trust Him" from Psalms 11–13. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew reminds us that God is faithful even when all is lost, even when evil seems unstoppable, and even when God seems silent.

SERIES: Summer in Psalms, Vol. 1 SERMON #10: "Keep Hope Alive" from Psalms 9–10. In this composition, King David offers a prayer of confident hope and a prayer of desperate hope. Even in darkest moments, God wants us to keep hope alive. These psalms show us how. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew offers five exhortations based on Psalms 9–10 that help us keep hope alive in difficult moments.

SERIES: Summer in Psalms, Vol. 1 SERMON #9: "Know Your Place" from Psalm 8. In this psalm, David marvels at God's spectacular majesty and sovereign mercy. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew shows us that true humility begins when we see God's glory and grandeur, and it blossoms into full development when we see ourselves in light of God's glory and grandeur.

SERIES: Summer in Psalms, Vol. 1 SERMON #8: "The Refuge of the Righteous" from Psalm 7. In this psalm, David is falsely accused. His response is instructive for us when we endure false accusations. He runs to God as His refuge and He appeals to God as the righteous judge.

SERIES: Summer in Psalms, Vol. 1 SERMON #7: "The Mission of God" from Psalm 117. God's glory is meant to be appreciated and shared. In this psalm, we find a command to the nations—praise the Lord!—and two compelling reasons to obey the command.

SERMON: "Fit for Office" from Acts 6:1–7 and 1 Timothy 3:8–13. In this sermon, we examine the office of deacon. Why do we need deacons? What do they do? What qualifications must they possess? What is the result? It is essential that the church appoint godly, qualified servants to the office of deacon.

SERIES: Summer in Psalms, Vol. 1 SERMON #6: "Help for the Hurting" from Psalm 6. In this Psalm, David is suffering. He attributes his pain to the discipline of the Lord. So, what can we learn from Psalm 6? When you're suffering, even if it's under the Lord's discipline, run to the Father!

SERIES: Summer in Psalms, Vol. 1 SERMON #5: "The God of Justice" from Psalm 5. In this Psalm, we read David's petition plus a warning and a promise. In the petition, we learn that the God of justice pays attention to His people. In the warning, we see that the God of justice pours out His wrath on sinners. And in the promise, we rejoice that the God of justice pours out His mercy on...

SERIES: Summer in Psalms, Vol. 1 SERMON #4: "Confidence in Crisis" from Psalm 4. In this text, David is desperate. In the midst of a national crisis, Israel abandons their king and considers abandoning their God. How does David respond? He prays, preaches, and praises. How should we respond in moments of crisis? Psalm 4 instructs us to remember God's faithfulness, resolve to honor Go...

STANDALONE SERMON: "Jesus Is Alive and So Can You!" from Luke 24:1–12 and Romans 6:1–11. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew reminds us of the most scandalous and outrageous TRUE claim in history: Jesus is alive! And if Jesus lives, so can you!

SERIES: Summer in Psalms, Vol. 1 SERMON #3: "Defender" from Psalm 3. In this sermon, we are encouraged to seek the Lord in our darkest moments. When we trust in the good and sovereign King of kings, we can advance with confidence and hope, even in the midst of trials.

SERIES: Summer in Psalms, Vol. 1 SERMON #2: "A Tale of Two Kingdoms" from Psalm 2. In this sermon, we compare two kingdoms: the kingdom of earth v. the Kingdom of heaven. The kingdom of earth rebels against God, the Kingdom of heaven will prevail, and the King of kings will reign. So, worship the true King!

SERIES: Summer in Psalms, Vol. 1 SERMON #1: "The Tree and the Chaff" from Psalm 1. Join us as Pastor Andrew begins a sermon series through the first several chapters in the book of the Psalms. In this sermon, we compare the character, the results, and the blessings of the righteous man against those of the wicked man. The Lord knows and blesses the righteous, but He destroys the wicked.

STANDALONE SERMON: "Fruit-Bearing Disciples Glorify God" from John 15:1–17. In this sermon, Todd Wheeler examines Jesus' command that we glorify God by bearing fruit. The way for us to bear fruit is to abide in Christ.

SERIES: Titus SERMON #6: "Gospel-Centered Focus" from Titus 3:9–15 . Join us as Pastor Andrew concludes our sermon series through Paul's letter to Titus. In this series, we have examined what a gospel-centered church and a gospel-centered people look like. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew reminds us to keep the main thing the main thing. The healthy church keeps a sharp focus on the gos...

SERIES: Titus SERMON #5: "Gospel-Centered People" from Titus 3:1–8 . Join us as Pastor Andrew continues our sermon series through Paul's letter to Titus. In this series, we will see what a gospel-centered church and a gospel-centered people look like. In this sermon, we learn that the gospel transforms our relationships: first with God and then with other people.

SERIES: Titus SERMON #4: "Gospel-Centered Living" from Titus 2:1–15 . Join us as Pastor Andrew continues our sermon series through Paul's letter to Titus. In this series, we will see what a gospel-centered church and a gospel-centered people look like. In this text, the Holy Spirit urges us to live in a way that "accords with sound doctrine." Verses 1–10 answer the question...

SERIES: Titus SERMON #3: "Gospel-Centered Shepherding" from Titus 1:10–2:1 . Join us as Pastor Andrew continues our sermon series through Paul's letter to Titus. In this series, we will see what a gospel-centered church and a gospel-centered people look like. In this sermon, we consider one of the most difficult and painful tasks required of a gospel-centered shepherd: confronting fa...

SERIES: Titus SERMON #2: "Gospel-Centered Leadership" from Titus 1:5–9 . Join us as Pastor Andrew continues our sermon series through Paul's letter to Titus. In this series, we will see what a gospel-centered church and a gospel-centered people look like. In this sermon, we consider what sort of leader the church should follow. The church needs faithful elders, faithful examples, and...

SERIES: Titus SERMON #1: "Gospel-Centered Servanthood" from Titus 1:1–5 . Join us as Pastor Andrew begins our sermon series through Paul's letter to Titus. In this series, we will see what a gospel-centered church and a gospel-centered people look like. In this sermon, we examine the necessity of gospel-centered leadership. God uses gospel-centered leaders to bring His people to spir...

SERIES: Promise Keeper SERMON #6: "The Curse Reversed" from Revelation 21:1–8 . Join us as Pastor Andrew concludes our sermon series on the major Biblical covenants. In this series, we have seen that God is faithful to keep His promises to His people AND that all the promises of God are fulfilled in Jesus Christ. In this sermon, we travel to the holy city, New Jerusalem, where God's...

STANDALONE SERMON: "Kept" from Psalm 121 . We were blessed to hear from guest preacher Abe Stratton, pastor of Bethany Baptist Church in Brevard, NC. In this Psalm of Ascent, the writer reminds himself and his fellow travelers that God is the keeper and protector of His people. In this sermon, Pastor Abe encouraged us with this promise: God will bring you all the way home.