Teachings
Dinner with Sinners | Matthew | Part 3 - The Kingdom as Reality
The type of community Jesus is revealing is one that tears down cultural, social, and moral barriers so that all may find freedom and belonging in Him.
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The type of community Jesus is revealing is one that tears down cultural, social, and moral barriers so that all may find freedom and belonging in Him.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, October 24th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 9:9-17
The Walking Temple | Matthew | Part 3 - The Kingdom as Reality
By healing a paralytic and forgiving his sins through his authority, Jesus shows us that he became the walking temple for our sins and brokenness.
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By healing a paralytic and forgiving his sins through his authority, Jesus shows us that he became the walking temple for our sins and brokenness.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, October 17th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 9:1-8
Storms, Swine, and Spiritual Oppression | Matthew | Part 3 - The Kingdom as Reality
As Jesus is ushering in the light of his Kingdom, the enemy will try and stop it-- but Jesus has true power and authority over any spiritual oppression.
Big idea:
As Jesus is ushering in the light of his Kingdom, the enemy will try and stop it-- but Jesus has true power and authority over any spiritual oppression.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, October 10th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 8:23-34
No Excuses | Matthew | Part 3 - The Kingdom as Reality
Jesus’ bluntly says that following Him requires all of us, and he won’t allow our own brokenness and excuses to get in the way of him loving us.
Big idea:
Jesus’ bluntly says that following Him requires all of us, and he won’t allow our own brokenness and excuses to get in the way of him loving us.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, October 3rd, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 8:18-22
The Disadvantaged | Matthew | Part 3 - The Kingdom as Reality
By following Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, he moves from words to action by revealing the true authority his kingdom has over pain, suffering, and racism by loving the disadvantaged.
Big idea:
By following Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, he moves from words to action by revealing the true authority his kingdom has over pain, suffering, and racism by loving the disadvantaged.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, September 26th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 7:28-29; 8:1-17
The Final Four Warnings | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship (Copy)
Jesus ends his sermon on the mount with four haunting warnings every follower of Jesus must understand and consider.
Big idea:
Jesus ends his sermon on the mount with four haunting warnings every follower of Jesus must understand and consider.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, September 12th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 7:12-27
Seeking Intimacy | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus is revealing to us that God the Father wants us to be in relationship with us and for us to ask for things in prayer trusting him in the process.
Big idea:
Jesus is revealing to us that God the Father wants us to be in relationship with us and for us to ask for things in prayer trusting him in the process.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, September 12th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 7:7-11
Judgment & Hypocrisy | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
As followers of Jesus, we must discern our own faults before we humbly examine the faults of others followers.
Big idea:
As followers of Jesus, we must discern our own faults before we humbly examine the faults of others followers.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, August 29th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 7:1-6
Worry & Anxiety | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus reminds us that our priority is to seek Him and his Kingdom, and everything will fall into place.
Big idea:
Jesus reminds us that our priority is to seek Him and his Kingdom, and everything will fall into place.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, August 22nd, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 6:25-34
Money | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus thought very differently about money than we do.
Big idea:
Jesus thought very differently about money than we do.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, August 15th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 6:19-24
The Lord's Prayer | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus’ prayer shows us all we need to focus on in prayer with the Father.
Big idea:
Jesus’ prayer shows us all we need to focus on in prayer with the Father.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, August 8th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 6:7-15
Hypocrisy & the Kingdom | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus shows us that followers of Jesus pursue the things of God (giving, prayer, fasting) for God and not for ourselves or others.
Big idea:
Jesus shows us that followers of Jesus pursue the things of God (giving, prayer, fasting) for God and not for ourselves or others.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, August 1st, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 6:1-6; 16-18
Enemy Love | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
The way of Jesus is not just love for your neighbor, but love and prayer for your enemies. Love must be given to all by those who follow Jesus
Big idea:
The way of Jesus is not just love for your neighbor, but love and prayer for your enemies. Love must be given to all by those who follow Jesus
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, July 25th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 5:43-48
Retaliation | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
The way Jesus retaliates is far different than the way we and the world thinks we should retaliate. For Jesus, retaliation is filled with a ridiculous abundance of grace & love.
Big idea:
The way Jesus retaliates is far different than the way we and the world think we should retaliate. For Jesus, retaliation is filled with a ridiculous abundance of grace & love.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, July 18th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 5:38-42
Exodus 21:24
Leviticus 24:20
Deuteronomy 19:21
Oaths, Spin, & Relationships | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus cares deeply about our words, especially when we spin and manipulate our words to elevate our agendas at the cost of relationships.
Big idea:
Jesus cares deeply about our words, especially when we spin and manipulate our words to elevate our agendas at the cost of relationships.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, July 11th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 5:33-37