Sermons from Calvary Chapel Twin Peaks

The last sermon series from Pastor Brandon will present his "last words" to Calvary Chapel Twin Peaks. These last words will put in one place his core teachings.

This sermon explores the concept of New Creation in John's Gospel. Early Christians called Sunday the eighth day because on it, Christ inaugurated the new creation through His resurrection. What does it mean for us to live as people of the eight day—of the New Creation?

We tend to read the Bible in a worldview boxed by the literal, material, and rational. Imagination wants to open a window to a vision of who we are called to be. This sermon explore liturgy and how it provides the soul entry to the presence of God.

We tend to read the Bible in a worldview boxed by the literal, material, and rational. Imagination wants to open a window to a vision of who we are called to be. This message explores how to read poetry in the Bible and how it work on us.

We tend to read the Bible in a worldview boxed by the literal, material, and rational. Imagination wants to open a window to a vision of who we are called to be. This sermon explores the use of imagery in our faith.

We tend to read the Bible in a worldview boxed by the literal, material, and rational. Imagination wants to open a window to a vision of who we are called to be. This sermon explores the reality of the spiritual realm and what it means for us.

We tend to read the Bible in a worldview boxed by the literal, material, and rational. Imagination wants to open a window to a vision of who we are called to be. This sermon explores the reality of the spiritual realm and what it means for us.

We tend to read the Bible in a worldview boxed by the literal, material, and rational. Imagination wants to open a window to a vision of who we are called to be. This sermon explores the reality of the spiritual realm and what it means for us.

We tend to read the Bible in a worldview boxed by the literal, material, and rational. Imagination wants to open a window to a vision of who we are called to be.

The Gospel of Mark presented in a series of narrative sermons.

The Gospel of Mark presented in a series of narrative sermons.

The Gospel of Mark presented in a series of narrative sermons.

A sermon through Peter's perspective as we experience the gospel through narrative storytelling just as the early Christians would have.

This series presents the Gospel of Mark verse-by-verse in a storytelling form.

The Gospel of Mark presented in a series of narrative sermons.

The Gospel of Mark is Peter's telling of the Jesus story, copied down by Mark his disciple. It is believed to have been a storytelling guide for performers to share the Jesus story at dinner parties. Unlike Matthew and Luke, which begin with memorial nativity stories, or John's famous "In the beginning," Mark begins in the wilderness. Jesus came to transform deserts into gardens.

Jesus' first miracle reveals His glory to His disciples. He will also reveal His glory to us if we do whatever He tells us to.

Christ entered the waters so that we can enter into Him in baptism. This concept has powerful implications for how we overcome sin today.

The Nicene Creed may be the most important Christian writing outside the Bible. It is time that we get to know it.

The Nicene Creed may be the most important Christian writing outside the Bible. It is time that we get to know it.

The Nicene Creed may be the most important Christian writing outside the Bible. It is time that we get to know it.

We often stray from the path of Christian wholeness in order to avoid suffering. At the end of his sermon, James urges the church to keep their eyes on the coming of Christ and to plan our lives backward from there. His sermon closes with an admonition to powerful prayer.

At the climax of James' sermon, he accuses many in the church for being double minded and refusing to walk in Christian wholeness. The reason? We are divided by desires.

Can a Christian really be justified by works? Does not Paul say this is impossible and that we are justified by faith alone? In this challenging section of Scripture, we must keep in mind James' goal: to disciple Christian wholeness—a salvation stronger than straw.

Christian wholeness includes how we talk. Our tongue often divides us down two separate ways of life.

James desires whole Christians who are completely committed to Christ. To this end, he urges the church to action, calling Christians to more than a series of doctrines, but to a way of life.

When Christ is raised from the tomb, He claims the nations as King—seizing them from the rule of Caesar and the oppression of demons—and calls His church to establish His reign over them.

Did God really sacrifice Himself to save us from Himself? The common and somewhat superficial formula cannot support a serious faith. A more serious look at the Gospels reveals that Jesus' sacrifice does not rescue us from God's wrath, but from sin's death.

An examination of how each character responds to the trial of Jesus. WARING: this message discusses suicide; ensure young ears are not around when listening.

If Jesus told you that you would fail Him, what would you do? This section of Matthew follows Peter in his quest for will-power in contrast to Jesus' prayer for God-power.

Matthew frames devotion to Christ with scenes of betrayal, casting a dire warning to disciples to be devoted to Christ.

Jesus tells three parables, urging our readiness for His return. This invitations conclude with a climatic scene of judgement where Christ separates the sheep from the goats.

In this difficult section, Jesus clarifies two separate ends: the end of the Jewish temple (to be replaced by the church) and the end of time (to be replaced by the Kingdom).

This midweek gathering seeks to alleviate fears and clarify confusion about liturgy. The presentation moves in three parts: 1) The Need for Liturgy, 2) A Definition of Liturgy, and 3) A Tour of CCTP's Liturgy. NOTE: Presentation slides are available at https://snbs.sermon.net/main/snbs/22311388, but please note they will not make sense without the audio teaching. NOTE: The question-and-answer segments are not included.

Matthew records Jesus' judgment on the Pharisees as a warning to disciples in the church.

How does Jesus navigate questions designed to discredit Him? Connor teaches their three questions and Jesus' counter question.

When Jesus visits, judgment results. But not all judgment is bad. It all depends on how we receive Him.

In contrast to conventional values, God is generous to the point of foolishness. Given such grace, what do we want from Him?

Disciples live differently than conventional cultural means. Sometimes Jesus' expectations seem impossible. How are we faithfully formed?

In Matthew 18, Jesus gives his fourth sermon. This one focusses on inter-relationships within the church. Throughout, His sermon addresses what it means to be an inheritor of the Kingdom.

The transfiguration of Jesus is a preview of our own glorification. This message examines the theme of humans being clothed in glory throughout the Biblical story and what it means for us right now.

Matthew 16 sees the word "church" appear for the first time in the New Testament. What Jesus has to say about His church is crucial for our understanding of what a church should be and how we relate ourselves to it.

Tradition is the living faith of the dead; traditionalism is the dead faith of the living. In Matthew 15, Jesus criticizes dead traditionalism while demonstrating a living tradition.

In Matthew 14, Jesus turns His focus toward training His disciples to feed the world. In this chapter are the foundations for Christian worship.

In Matthew 13, Jesus gives His third of five sermons. This time, He speaks in parables, which serve as a kind of riddle. Are we listening to what He says and are we bearing fruit?

Jesus faces a series of intensifying episodes of rejection. How does He rebound from such rejection? How can we move through opposition with such resilience?

Palm Sunday service.

Depression of spirit is a real struggle for many Christians. Psalm 143 may offer an excellent prayer for such times.

The liturgy and prayers for the fifth week of Lent and the sermon on Psalm 103.

Why do we give praise to God? How can such inferior creatures ever give God praise worthy of who He is? Psalm 103 calls not only the individual, but the entire cosmos to bless God. We discover that it is not God who needs our praise, but we who need to enter into His life through praise.

The liturgy for the fourth week of Lent and the sermon from Psalm 88.