Teachings
Generosity > Greed | Slow Down | The Art of Unhurrying
Jesus calls us to remove greed, and replace it with eternal purses of generosity rooted in his generosity for us.
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Jesus calls us to remove greed, and replace it with eternal purses of generosity rooted in his generosity for us.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, May 14, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Malachai 3:6-12
Luke 12
Luke 16
Quality > Quantity | Slow Down | The Art of Unhurrying
Through Jesus’ and Paul’s apprenticeship ministry, we see the vital importance of making quality Followers of Jesus over Quantity.
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Through Jesus’ and Paul’s apprenticeship ministry, we see the vital importance of making quality Followers of Jesus over Quantity.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, May 7, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
1 Thess 4:11
Mark 5
1 Tim 4
Serving > Popularity, Fame, & Influence | Slow Down | The Art of Unhurrying
Slowing Down means forbearing relevance, popularity, and influence for the sake of serving others as Jesus would.
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Slowing Down means forbearinG relevance, popularity, and influence for the sake of serving others as Jesus would.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, April 30th, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Mark 10:42-45, Romans 6:16, John 13
Savor > The 24/7 | Slow Down | The Art of Unhurrying
Jesus reveals that the Sabbath is not only a consummation of creation but a reminder of hope in God’s final consummation through worship, rest, delight, and healing.
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Jesus reveals that the Sabbath is not only a consummation of creation but a reminder of hope in God’s final consummation through worship, rest, delight, and healing.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, April 23rd, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Gen 1-2; Heb 4; Mark 2
Love ≠ Hurry | Slow Down | The Art of Unhurrying
You cannot truly live in the kingdom of God with a hurried soul.
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You cannot truly live in the kingdom of God with a hurried soul.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, April 16th, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 11:25-30
Jesus is Who He Says He Is | Matthew | Part 7 - The Finale
Jesus confirms his power over sin and death, which allows us to live in his freedom together.
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Jesus confirms his power over sin and death, which allows us to live in his freedom together.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, April 9th, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 27:45-28:15
The Passover, Betrayal, & Anointing | Matthew | Part 7 - The Finale
Loyalty to Jesus requires extravagant worship and generosity, as we give all of ourselves.
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Loyalty to Jesus requires extravagant worship and generosity, as we give all of ourselves.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, April 2nd, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 26:1-19
Loving Jesus = Loving His People | Matthew | Part 6 - The Storm
Jesus teaches the disciples about his authority as the final judge, and how loving his people is how we love him.
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Jesus teaches the disciples about his authority as the final judge, and how loving his people is how we love him.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, March 26th, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 25:31-46
Entering Into Joy | Matthew | Part 6 - The Storm
Jesus reminds his followers to take every opportunity given on Earth for kingdom impact.
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Jesus reminds his followers to take every opportunity given on Earth for kingdom impact.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, March 19th, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 25:14-30
The Ten Virgins | Matthew | Part 6 - The Storm
Stay alert; prepare for Christ’s return.
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Stay alert; prepare for Christ’s return.
The following is a teaching given by Tryg Veker for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, March 12th, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 25:1-13
Abandon the Temple | Matthew | Part 6 - The Storm
Jesus uses his last moment in the temple to reveal to his disciples the ensuing destruction of the temple and the timing of his second coming
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Jesus uses his last moment in the temple to reveal to his disciples the ensuing destruction of the temple and the timing of his second coming.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, March 5th, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 24
The Seven Woes | Matthew | Part 6 - The Storm
With his harshest words, Jesus brings to light the religious leaders failure of prioritizing the internal heart over the external appearance.
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With his harshest words, Jesus brings to light the religious leaders failure of prioritizing the internal heart over the external appearance.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, February 19, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 23:1-36
The Greatest Commandment | Matthew | Part 6 - The Storm
When challenged by the Pharisees about taxes to Rome, Jesus illustrates an important distinction between our earthly kingdoms and His heavenly one.
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In this passage, Jesus teaches us that the greatest commandment is actually two, and you can’t have one without the other
The following is a teaching given by Hannah Baltz for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, February 19, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 22:34-40
The Tax Trap | Matthew | Part 6 - The Storm
When challenged by the Pharisees about taxes to Rome, Jesus illustrates an important distinction between our earthly kingdoms and His heavenly one.
Big idea:
When challenged by the Pharisees about taxes to Rome, Jesus illustrates an important distinction between our earthly kingdoms and His heavenly one.
The following is a teaching given by Adam Brigham for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, February 12, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 22:15-22
The Wedding & Church Clothes | Matthew | Part 6 - The Storm
In another parable, Jesus illustrates a new group of wedding invitees who must be willing to surrender their lives for new life in him.
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In another parable, Jesus illustrates a new group of wedding invitees who must be willing to surrender their lives for new life in him.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, February 5, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 22:1-14