Teachings
The Mustard Seed | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom
Jesus calls his disciples from unfaithfulness to practical reliance which can be strengthened through prayer and fasting.
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Jesus calls his disciples from unfaithfulness to practical reliance which can be strengthened through prayer and fasting.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, October 23rd, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 17: 14-21
Transfiguration | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom
The transfiguration is a beautiful reminder of Jesus’ power, sonship, and fulfillment as suffering Messiah.
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The transfiguration is a beautiful reminder of Jesus’ power, sonship, and fulfillment as suffering Messiah.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, October 16, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 17: 1-13
Rejection and Suffering | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom
Jesus tells his followers to take up their cross, which means sharing in his suffering and rejection as a prerequisite for blessing.
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Jesus tells his followers to take up their cross, which means sharing in his suffering and rejection as a prerequisite for blessing.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, October 9, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 16:13-27
Puffy Bread | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom
We often miss Jesus because our hearts are: too prideful (experts in the law), or too distracted by the present (disciples).
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We often miss Jesus because our hearts are: too prideful (experts in the law), or too distracted by the present (disciples).
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, October 2nd, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 16:1-12
Crumbs | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom
Through a Canaanite woman’s faith, we see Jesus’ heart to love all the nations.
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Through a Canaanite woman’s faith, we see Jesus’ heart to love all the nations.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, September 25, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 15:21-38
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
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
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
Laodicea | The Seven Churches
Jesus disciplines the lukewarm church for prioritizing self-sufficiency over dependent intimacy with Him.
Big idea:
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
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
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
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
Church in the Park 2022
Following Jesus is a continual process of self-denial rooted in the compassion of God towards us.
Big idea:
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
Pergamum | The Seven Churches
Jesus cares deeply about our loyalty to Him, and he does not stand for any form of compromise.
Big idea:
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
Smyrna | The Seven Churches
Is Jesus Worth it?
Big idea:
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