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Tradition & Defilement | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom

Jesus confronts the external tradition of the religious leaders and teaches us that our heart is the root of all actions.

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Jesus confronts the external tradition of the religious leaders and teaches us that our heart is the root of all actions.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, September 18, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Matthew 15:1-20


Tradition & Defilement | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom
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Control vs. a Non-Anxious Presence | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom

Through Peter’s doubt, we see Jesus’ heart for becoming a non-anxious presence in a world obsessed with control.

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Through Peter’s doubt, we see Jesus’ heart for becoming a non-anxious presence in a world obsessed with control.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, September 11, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Matthew 14:22-36


Control vs. a Non-Anxious Presence | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom
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A Sacrifice for Life | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom

Out of Jesus’ sacrifice and blessing, we too are equipped to sacrifice and bless others.

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Out of Jesus’ sacrifice and blessing, we too are equipped to sacrifice and bless others.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, September 4, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Matthew 14:1-23


A Sacrifice for Life | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom
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Laodicea | The Seven Churches

Jesus disciplines the lukewarm church for prioritizing self-sufficiency over dependent intimacy with Him.

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Jesus disciplines the lukewarm church for prioritizing self-sufficiency over dependent intimacy with Him.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, August 28, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Revelation 3:14-22


Laodicea | The Seven Churches
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Philadelphia | The Seven Churches

We are guided by the word of God. We are challenged by the people of God. We are comforted by the hope of God.

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We are guided by the word of God. We are challenged by the people of God. We are comforted by the hope of God.

The following is a teaching given by Joe Wallick for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, August 21, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Revelation 3:7-13


Philadelphia | The Seven Churches
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Sardis | The Seven Churches

Jesus loves to revive dying churches.

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Jesus loves to revive dying churches.

The following is a teaching given by Erica Kambeitz for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, August 7, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Revelation 3:1-6


Sardis | The Seven Churches
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Thyatira | The Seven Churches

Jesus calls us to hold fast in the face of compromise at work and in life.

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Jesus calls us to hold fast in the face of compromise at work and in life.

The following is a teaching given by Jerry Tsai for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, August 7, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Revelation 2:18-29


Thyatira | The Seven Churches
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Church in the Park 2022

Following Jesus is a continual process of self-denial rooted in the compassion of God towards us.

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Following Jesus is a continual process of self-denial rooted in the compassion of God towards us.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, July 31, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Luke 15:11-27


Church in the Park 2022
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Pergamum | The Seven Churches

Jesus cares deeply about our loyalty to Him, and he does not stand for any form of compromise.

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Jesus cares deeply about our loyalty to him, and he does not stand for any form of compromise.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, July 24, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Revelation 2:12-17


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Smyrna | The Seven Churches

Is Jesus Worth it?

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Is Jesus worth it?

The following is a teaching given by Adam Brigham for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, July 17, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Revelation 2:8-11


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Ephesus | The Seven Churches

Our ministry must be rooted in the love of Jesus.

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Our ministry must be rooted in the love of Jesus.

The following is a teaching given by Hannah Baltz for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, July 10, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Revelation 2:1-7


Ephesus | The Seven Churches
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Discrimination and Deacons | The Acts of the Apostles

The church is full of broken people, but God chooses to use us.

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The church is full of broken people, but God chooses to use us.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, June 26, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Acts 6:1-7


Discrimination and Deacons | The Acts of the Apostles
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No One Dared | The Acts of the Apostles

God reveals the severity of sin and deception and purges it from the healthy, growing Christian community.

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God reveals the severity of sin and deception and purges it from the healthy, growing Christian community.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, June 19, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Acts 4:32-5:16


No One Dared | The Acts of the Apostles
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Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Spirit | The Acts of the Apostles

God uses ordinary people, with his extraordinary Spirit to achieve his purposes on Earth.

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God uses ordinary people, with his extraordinary Spirit to achieve his purposes on Earth.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, June 12, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Acts 4


Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Spirit | The Acts of the Apostles
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An Opportunity & Repentance | The Acts of the Apostles

Peter and John have an opportunity to provide physical healing for a lame man through the power of Jesus name by the Holy Spirit.

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Peter and John have an opportunity to provide physical healing for a lame man through the power of Jesus name by the Holy Spirit.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, June 5, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Acts 3:1-4:4


An Opportunity & Repentance | The Acts of the Apostles
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