Teachings
Sexual Desire and Sin | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus boldly proclaims that though God has given us sexual desire for good, the sin of lust will consume us if we don’t realize the severity of it, nor confront/dealt with it.
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Jesus boldly proclaims that though God has given us sexual desire for good, the sin of lust will consume us if we don’t realize the severity of it, nor confront/dealt with it.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, June 20th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 5:27-30
Murder & Anger | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus reveals that we must dig even deeper than the external sin of murder towards a heart of anger that must be dealt with. Even the smallest sins are an injustice towards God and his kingdom.
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Jesus reveals that we must dig even deeper than the external sin of murder towards a heart of anger that must be dealt with. Even the smallest sins are an injustice towards God and his kingdom.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, June 13th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 5:21-26
The New Era of Fulfillment | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus reveals that he has come to fulfill the law in its entirety. From this reality, he calls his followers to dive deeper into the heart of the law as they follow him.
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Jesus reveals that he has come to fulfill the law in its entirety. From this reality, he calls his followers to dive deeper into the heart of the law as they follow him.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, June 6th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 5:17-20
Salt and Light | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
In Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, he reveals that the DNA of those in his Kingdom are Salt (which preserves and enhances), and Light (which illuminates and expels darkness) for the world.
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In Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, he reveals that the DNA of those in his Kingdom are Salt (which preserves and enhances), and Light (which illuminates and expels darkness) for the world.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, May 23th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 5:13-16
The Kingdom of Blessing | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus’ first priority in his Sermon on the Mount (Hill) was to reveal that those whom the world least values, respects, and understands are the first people welcomed and blessed in His kingdom.
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Jesus’ first priority in his Sermon on the Mount (Hill) was to reveal that those whom the world least values, respects, and understands are the first people welcomed and blessed in His kingdom.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, May 16th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 5:1-12
Jesus and His Kingdom | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus starts his public ministry with proclaiming the need for repentance because the Kingdom of God is here.
Big idea:
Jesus starts his public ministry with proclaiming the need for repentance because the kingdom of god is here.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, May 9th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 4:12-25
Jesus and the Wilderness | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus reveals to us that ultimate trust in God is not contingent on our circumstances, ability to play God, or own power.
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Jesus reveals to us that ultimate trust in God is not contingent on our circumstances, ability to play God, or own power.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, April 25th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 4:1-11
Paul Burke’s Story
Locust And Honey | Matthew | Part 1 - Origins
John the baptist was the forerunner for Jesus who proclaimed “Repent, for the kingdom of God is near.” The kingdom of God is God’s presence in our reality.
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John the baptist was the forerunner for Jesus who proclaimed “Repent, for the kingdom of God is near.” The kingdom of God is God’s presence in our reality.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, April 25th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 3
The Trauma of Jesus' Upbringing | Matthew | Part 1 - Origins |
Matthew is drawing on the Old Testament prophecies to show how Jesus will fulfill the need for a Messiah to come and save and restore the people of Israel in a way we would hardly want or recognize.
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Matthew is drawing on the Old Testament prophecies to show how Jesus will fulfill the need for a Messiah to come and save and restore the people of Israel in a way we would hardly want or recognize.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, April 18th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 2
The Genealogy and Birth of Jesus | Matthew | Part 1 - Origins |
Matthew shows us that Jesus is: the Messiah, “Yahweh Saves” and “God with Us,” as he comes to save his people (and the world) of their sin.
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Matthew shows us that Jesus is: the Messiah, “Yahweh Saves” and “God with Us,” as he comes to save his people (and the world) of their sin.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, April 11th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 1
Holy Week 2021 | The Redemption of the King (Easter)
The resurrection of Jesus shows his power over sin and death, for the restoration and commission to those who follow Him.
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The resurrection of Jesus shows his power over sin and death, for the restoration and commission to those who follow Him.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, April 4th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
John 20-21
Holy Week 2021 | The Entry of the King
The Entry of the King is the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem during the “perfect storm” to reveal his heart for God the Father and the people of Jerusalem.
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The Entry of the King is the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem during the “perfect storm” to reveal his heart for God the Father and the people of Jerusalem.
The following is a re-recorded teaching for Contrast Church’s launch team gathering on Sunday evening, March 28th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
John 12
Mark 11
Zechariah 7
The Four Pillars | Contrast's Strategy
Contrast has four pillars of strategy to fulfill our mission—Sunday gatherings, CORE communities, Missional Communities, and missional living.
Big idea:
Contrast wants to lean into Sunday gatherings, CORE communities, Missional communities, and missional living. These are the four main pillars (big rocks) of our church.
The following is a unique vision casting Sunday, where our church spent several minutes reminding ourselves of the vision and strategy while praying through our methods to love people and lean into our mission as a church. This was on Sunday evening, March 21st, 2021.
Atonement | Vocabulary of Faith
Atonement is at the center of god’s answer to our sin and rebellion.
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Atonement is at the center of god’s answer to our sin and rebellion, and if we take the time to slow down and examine what it means, then our relationship with God will surely deepen and we will have a great appreciation for who Jesus is.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s launch team gathering on Sunday evening, March 14th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Leviticus 16:15-30
The Wall | Breaking Through the Dark Night of the Soul
Passing through “the wall (spiritual crisis)” is essential for growth, and a deeper understand of God and relationship with Him.
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Passing through “the wall (spiritual crisis)” is essential for growth, and a deeper understand of God and relationship with Him.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s launch team gathering on Sunday evening, March 7th, 2021.
The biblical texts used throughout the teaching are:
2 Corinthians 11
Matthew 26-27