Teachings
Rest For Your Souls | Matthew | Part 4 - Opinions of the King
Jesus’ invitation to all of those who will listen with humility is to “come to Him, take his yoke, and find rest for your soul.”
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Jesus’ invitation to all of those who will listen with humility is to “come to Him, take his yoke, and find rest for your soul.”
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, January 9th, 2022
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 11:25-30
Below are images used in the teaching.
The Misunderstood Jesus | Matthew | Part 4 - Opinions of the King
Jesus’ methods of his mission were misunderstood by most, including John the Baptist. We too can misunderstand who Jesus is and why he came.
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Jesus’ methods of his mission were misunderstood by most, including John the Baptist. We too can misunderstand who Jesus is and why he came.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, January 9th, 2022
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 11:2-25
Below are images used in the teaching.
A Hope in Jesus | Christmas with Contrast 2021
Jesus brings hope to the world through his birth. His entire birth story is one that screams God’s love for even the lowest of people.
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Jesus brings hope to the world through his birth. His entire birth story is one that screams God’s love for even the lowest of people.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Luke 2
Cost & Reward | Matthew | Part 3 - The Kingdom as Reality
In order to follow Jesus and his kingdom, we must take up our cross and place Jesus as our ultimate King.
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In order to follow Jesus and his kingdom, we must take up our cross and place Jesus as our ultimate King.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, December 19th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 10:34-11:1
Follow Jesus, Not Man | Matthew | Part 3 - The Kingdom as Reality
In order to follow Jesus and his kingdom, we have to be willing to leave our own human-centered kingdoms.
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In order to follow Jesus and his kingdom, we have to be willing to leave our own human-centered kingdoms.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, December 12th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 10:26-33
Jesus Followers and Persecution | Matthew | Part 3 - The Kingdom as Reality
Following Jesus entails persecution, and we must be willing to suffer the same level as Jesus did.
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Following Jesus entails persecution, and we must be willing to suffer the same level as Jesus did.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, December 5th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 10:16-25
The Sending of The 12 | Matthew | Part 3 - The Kingdom as Reality
Jesus’ heart is so deeply stirred with compassion for broken people that he empowers his followers to embody this same kingdom value for others to see and feel.
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Jesus’ mission for the disciples was to go out and proclaim the the Kingdom and its eminence, both in words in action.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, November 28th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 10:1-15
Jesus' Mission of Compassion | Matthew | Part 3 - The Kingdom as Reality
Jesus’ heart is so deeply stirred with compassion for broken people that he empowers his followers to embody this same kingdom value for others to see and feel.
Big idea:
Jesus’ heart is so deeply stirred with compassion for broken people that he empowers his followers to embody this same kingdom value for others to see and feel.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, November 21st, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 9:35-38
Blindness and The Son of David | Matthew | Part 3 - The Kingdom as Reality
Jesus isn’t just concerned about physical healing, but a much deeper spiritual healing that was most understood by blind men.
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Jesus isn’t just concerned about physical healing, but a much deeper spiritual healing that was most understood by blind men.
The following is a teaching given by Adam Brigham for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, November 14th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 9:27-34
Miracles on the Way | Matthew | Part 3 - The Kingdom as Reality
Jesus is never to busy for you, and he has the ultimate authority over sin, pain, and even death.
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Jesus is never to busy for you, and he has the ultimate authority over sin, pain, and even death.
The following is a teaching given by Justin Smith for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, November 7th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 9:18-26
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.
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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.
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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.
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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