Teachings
Two Sons & the Tenants | Matthew | Part 6 - The Storm
Through two parables, Jesus communicates the lack of fruit from Israel, and the coming of his new kingdom. This kingdom welcomes anyone who will repent and bear fruit.
Big idea:
ThRough two parables, Jesus communicatEs the lack of fruit from israel, and the coming of his new kingdom. This kingdom welcomes anyone who will repent and bear fruit.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, January 22nd, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 21:28-46
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