Calvary Commons

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 us into the real needs in the lives of others. (3.15.26)

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! (3.1.26)

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)

Open up in scripture to Psalm 73 and listen in. Our guest speaker, Cole Metcalfe, shares from the heart on keeping on our focus on the fact that the Lord is with us. (1.4.2026)

Tune in and listen as Brad Greene shares from Psalm 1 and the principle of bearing fruit in the season God has placed us in. (12.28.25)

Jump into 2 Corinthians and Revelation with us, as Brandon shares the story of God's presence in the world and how we are ambassadors sent to embody and expand God’s presence. (12.21.25)

Listen in as Nick shares from John 14. Jesus coming to earth did not just lead to "God With Us" while he walked the earth, but also "God Within Us" as He sent His Spirit! The Lord's presence changes everything this Christmas! (12.14.25)

Join along in Matthew 1 and Colossians 1 as Brandon unveils how "God with Us" changes everything. Christ coming to earth brings us peace! (12.7.25)

Looking for hope and encouragement and freedom from anxiety? Listen in as Brandon shares how a deep relationship with Christ fosters stability in a world of anxiety. (11.30.25)

Join us in listening in on the end of1 Peter 5, as Nick shares the way in which we can experience poised & faithful journeys as Christians through a Spirit-led demeanor. (11.23.25

Humility is an essential of our flourishing as followers of Christ. Join along through listening as Brandon preaches 1 Peter 5:1-5 on the importance of humility whether as leaders within a church or as members of Christ's body. (11.16.25)

Join in as Justin breaks down 1 Peter 4:12-19 and how it offers hope in the life of a believer. (11.9.25) 

1 Peter 4:1-11 calls us to live for the rest of time for the end of time. Join in as we hear Brandon unpack a message on purpose and perspective.  (11/2/25)

Join along in 1 Peter 3:8-22 as Nick shares God's desire for His people to be marked by an uncommon character and integrity amid a fallen world. 

Join in to listen as Brandon Moore shares the ins-and-outs of 1 Peter 3:1-7 to understand God's design for marriage within the Christian faith. (10.19.25)

1 Peter 2:13-25 begins to unpack the various elements of submission and honor within the Christian life. Join Nick as he reveals God's design for handling submission rightly before God and before the human institutions of government, policy, and workplace. 

Join us for this 1 Peter sermon on "Uncommon Purpose", as Brandon shares God's heart behind the way in which the Lord redefines our life as seen in the text of 1 Peter 2:4-12. (10.05.25)

Brandon Moore preaches on 1 Peter 1:22-2:3. The Lord's lasting love makes us distinct, strengthens one another, and inspires others to follow Jesus. (9.28.25)

Listen in on our second sermon of the 1 Peter series as Nick preaches through how we can have a life of uncommon devotion in a half-hearted world. 1 Peter 1:13-21. (9.21.2025)

Listen in as Brandon unpacks this idea of Uncommon Hope being found in Christ, as he preaches through 1 Peter 1:1-12. (9.15.25)

Listen along as Brandon preaches on the key aspects of Christian community, as seen from Acts 2:42-47. (9.7.25)

In Hebrews 11-12:2, Nick Sweerin unpacks the way in which we can find an uncommon life of joy, endurance, and sacrifice in following Christ. (8.31.25)

Listen along to our launch service at Calvary Commons as Brandon Moore preaches with boldness from Luke on Jesus as our Rescuing King. (8.17.25)