Teachings
The DNA of the Early Church | The Acts of the Apostles
The early church wasn’t perfect… but they were pursuing the right things.
Big idea:
The early church wasn’t perfect… but they were pursuing the right things.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, May 22nd, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Acts 2:41-47
Here & There | The Acts of the Apostles
Repentance leads to multiplication….here AND there.
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Repentance leads to multiplication…. here AND there.
The following is a teaching given by Mark Artrip for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, May 15th, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Acts 2:37-41
The Spirit & Power | The Acts of the Apostles
The coming of the Spirit reveals his power and gives the opportunity for Jesus’s followers to acknowledge the reality of their sin.
Big idea:
The coming of the Spirit reveals his power and gives the opportunity for Jesus’s followers to acknowledge the reality of their sin.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, May 8th, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Acts 2
Jesus' Ascension & Transition | The Acts of the Apostles
Followers of Jesus must pray, and prepare in a season of waiting for the Spirit’s power to be unleashed.
Big idea:
Followers of jesus must pray, and prepare in a season of waiting for the Spirit’s powEr to be UNLEASHED
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, May 1st, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Acts 1:1-11
Mission Starts with Waiting | The Acts of the Apostles
Jesus commissions his disciples to be witnesses of the good news, but it starts with waiting for the Spirit’s power.
Big idea:
Jesus commissions his disciples to be witnesses of the good news, but it starts with waiting for the Spirit’s power.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, April 24th, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Luke 24:36-49
Ephesians 3:17-19
Jesus is Alive | Holy Week 2022 | Easter Sunday
Jesus erases the doubts in peoples hearts and minds, and proves through his death and resurrection, we can have life in His kingdom.
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Jesus erases the doubts in peoples hearts and minds, and proves through his death and resurrection, we can have life in His kingdom.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, April 17th, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Luke 23:44-49
John 20:24-31
Luke 24:15-24
Jesus' Death | Holy Week 2022 | Good Friday
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The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, April 15th, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matt 27:31-56
Jesus' Arrival | Holy Week 2022 | Palm Sunday
Jesus is entering into a massive storm in Jerusalem, but through the chaos will come blessing.
Big idea:
Jesus is entering into a massive storm in Jerusalem, but through the chaos will come blessing.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, April 10th, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
John 12:12-19
Hometown Reject | Matthew | Part 4 - Opinions of the King
We will face rejection because we are believers just as Jesus did even from those closest to us. Despite this we must still live as Jesus did and be the light.
Big idea:
We will face rejection because we are believers just as Jesus did even from those closest to us. Despite this we must still live as Jesus did and be the light.
The following is a teaching given by Jerry Tsai for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, April 3rd, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 13:53-58
**During the gathering, we also spent some time getting an update about our church, groups, finances, and more. We also thanked and said goodbye to the Combs’ who served with us since the beginning. We will miss them, be sure to listen to their thank you below.
Parables of the Kingdom | Matthew | Part 4 - Opinions of the King
Jesus’ kingdom parables should reveal in us a joyful, whole-hearted commitment to the King and his kingdom.
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Jesus’ kingdom parables should reveal in us a joyful, whole-hearted commitment to the King and his kingdom.
The following is a teaching given by Sean Spoelstra for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, March 27th, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 13
Through Small Beginnings | Matthew | Part 4 - Opinions of the King
Through faithfulness, small beginnings grow to mature spiritually.
Big idea:
Through faithfulness, small beginnings grow to spiritual maturity.
The following is a teaching given by Sean Spoelstra for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, March 20th, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 13:31-33
John 12:23-26
Isaiah 43:19
Sewn Seeds | Matthew | Part 4 - Opinions of the King
Evil will grow alongside good until the return of Christ.
Big idea:
Evil will grow alongside good until the return of Christ.
The following is a teaching given by Tryg Veker for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, March 13th, 2022
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 13:24-30 & 36-43
Dull Hearts & Cryptic Stories | Matthew | Part 4 - Opinions of the King
Jesus reveals the essence of parables, and the importance of a hungry heart for the Kingdom.
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Jesus reveals the essence of parables, and the importance of a hungry heart for the Kingdom.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, March 6th, 2022
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 13:10-17 & 34-35
Revelation 3:15-22
The Parable of the Sower | Matthew | Part 4 - Opinions of the King
Jesus challenges us to take an honest look at our hearts.
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Jesus challenges us to take an honest look at our hearts and analyze what sort of “soil” we are in. From there we must live in the ways that he teaches us in order to see real life change and grow closer to him.
The following is a teaching given by Nick Biere for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, February 27th, 2022
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 13:1-9;18-23
Matthew 7:24-27
True Family | Matthew | Part 4 - Opinions of the King
Jesus reminds us to prioritize the eternal over the earthly.
Big idea:
Jesus reminds us to prioritize the eternal over the earthly.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, February 20th, 2022
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 12:46-50