Teachings
Figs & Authority | Matthew | Part 6 - The Storm
Followers of Jesus must bear fruit.
Big idea:
Followers of jesus must bear fruit.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, January 15th, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 21: 18-27
The Storm Arrives | Matthew | Part 6 - The Storm
The storm has arrived in Jerusalem as Jesus’ way clashes with Roman rule and Jewish nationalism.
Big idea:
The storm has arrived in jerusalem as jesus’ way clashes with roman rule and jewish nationalism.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, January 8th, 2023.
*The original audio was not recorded, and therefore will be re-recorded this week. Until then, feel free to listen to this teaching given last year on Palm Sunday which encompasses a lot of similar concepts and theme.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 21: 1-17
Christmas 2022
Emmanuel is for the lowest of the low, the Spiritual Seekers, and the powerful.
Big idea:
Emmanuel is for the lowest of the low, the Spiritual Seekers, and the Powerful.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Friday evening, December 23rd, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Luke 2
Matthew 1
The Suffering Servant | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom
The humblest servant and slave, most dependent on the grace of God, is the greatest in God’s kingdom.
Big idea:
The humblest servant and slave, most dependent on the grace of God, is the greatest in God’s kingdom.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, December 18th, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 20: 20-34
The Gospel Isn't Fair | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom
Jesus' love and generosity transcends human ideas of fairness.
Big idea:
Jesus' love and generosity transcends human ideas of fairness.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, December 11th, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 20: 1-16
Sexuality, Power and Money | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom
Jesus reveals the three most prominent worldly values must be flipped upside down in his kingdom, and as his followers
Big idea:
Jesus reveals the three most prominent worldly values must be flipped upside down in his kingdom, and as his followers
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, December 4th, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 19:1-30
Sexuality - v. 1-12
Power - v. 13-15
Wealth - v. 16-30
Forgiveness & the Gospel | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom
Jesus teaches us through a parable that a community of the forgiven must be a forgiving community.
Big idea:
Jesus teaches us through a parable that a community of the forgiven must be a forgiving community.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, November 27, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 18:21-35
Confrontation & Restoration | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom
Jesus teaches his followers to: submit to a lower status in society (like a child), to not let anyone in their community stumble, and to shepherd the wanderers.
Big idea:
Jesus calls his disciples to engage in humble confrontation with other Jesus followers for the sake of restoration and unity.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, November 20, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 18:15-20
Submission, Stumbling, & Shepherding | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom
Jesus teaches his followers to: submit to a lower status in society (like a child), to not let anyone in their community stumble, and to shepherd the wanderers.
Big idea:
Jesus teaches his followers to: submit to a lower status in society (like a child), to not let anyone in their community stumble, and to shepherd the wanderers.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, November 13, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 18:1-14
Death & Taxes | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom
Jesus chooses accommodation in order to not distract from his primary mission of being the sacrifice for our sins
Big idea:
Jesus chooses accommodation in order to not distract from his primary mission of being the sacrifice for our sins.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, November 06, 2022.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 17: 22-27
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.
Big idea:
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.
Big idea:
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.
Big idea:
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).
Big idea:
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.
Big idea:
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
