Teachings
Jonah and Half-Repentance | Matthew | Part 4 - Opinions of the King
Jesus warns us about the danger of wanting signs from God without having a heart to follow him.
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Jesus warns us about the danger of wanting signs from God without a heart to follow him.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, February 13th, 2022
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 12:37-45
Blasphemy and Words | Matthew | Part 4 - Opinions of the King
Jesus rebukes the Pharisees for their blasphemy against the Spirit and power of God, and reminds us of the power of words revealing our true heart.
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Jesus rebukes the Pharisees for their blasphemy against the Spirit and power of God, and reminds us of the power of words revealing our true heart.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, February 6th, 2022
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 12:22-37
*Teaching starts at 4:08.
The Spirit Filled Servant | Matthew | Part 4 - Opinions of the King
Through the prophet Isaiah, Jesus is revealed to be the spirit filled servant who is constantly pressing against the cultural norm of success, greatness, and popularity.
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Through the prophet Isaiah, Jesus is revealed to be the spirit filled servant who is constantly pressing against the cultural norm of success, greatness, and popularity.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, January 30th, 2022
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 12:15-21
The Merciful Lord | Matthew | Part 4 - Opinions of the King
Jesus reveals the foundation of the law is built on mercy for relationship, not rules for legalism.
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Jesus reveals the foundation of the law is built on mercy for relationship, not rules for legalism.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, January 23rd, 2022
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 12:1-14
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.
Big idea:
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.
Big idea:
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