Teachings
Suffering, Good Spirits, & Illness | The Book of James
James tells us that through suffering, good spirits, and illness we should still trust in God’s will and provision in our lives.
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James tells us that through suffering, good spirits, and illness we should still trust in God’s will and provision in our lives.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, August 27th, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
James 5:13-18
Patience in the Suffering | The Book of James
james shares how we should act when faced with suffering…with patience & endurance
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james shares how we should act when faced with suffering…with patience & endurance
The following is a teaching given by Jerry Tsai for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, August 20th, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
James 5:7-12
Misusing Wealth | The Book of James
James echoes Jesus’ teaching on misusing wealth and the effect it has on others.
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james echoes Jesus’ teaching on misusing wealth and the effect it has on others.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, August 13th, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
James 5:1-6
Dependence on God | The Book of James
God belongs on the throne of our Heart. Pride puts us there instead.
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james rebukes those that judge others and plan their lives without dependence on god.
The following is a teaching given by Lindsey Hamilton for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, August 6th, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
James 4:11-17
Grace in Humility | The Book of James
God belongs on the throne of our Heart. Pride puts us there instead.
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God belongs on the throne of our Heart. Pride puts us there instead.
The following is a teaching given by Andy Diamond for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, July 23, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
James 4:1-10
John 17:15-16
1 Peter 2:11-12
Godly Wisdom | The Book Of James
Acquiring godly wisdom requires hard work, but it grows fruit of peace and contentment.
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acquiring godly wisdom requires hard work, but it grows fruit of peace and contentment.
The following is a teaching given by Hannah Baltz for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, July 16, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
James 3:13-18
The Tongue | The Book Of James
James tells us of the danger of words, and our calling to watch how we communicate.
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James tells us of the danger of words, and our calling to watch how we communicate.
The following is a teaching given by Adam Brigham for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, July 9, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
James 3:1-12
Faith and Works | The Book Of James
James reminds us Jesus’ heart for our faith to be lived out through the “royal” commandment
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James reminds us Jesus’ heart for our faith to be lived out through the “royal” commandment.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, June 25, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
James 2:14-26
Prejudice & The Law of Love | The Book Of James
The Gospel Is A Verb
Big idea:
A renewed heart leads to life changes.
The following is a teaching given by Tyler Green for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, June 18, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
James 2:1-13
The Gospel Is A Verb | The Book Of James
The Gospel Is A Verb
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James explains why everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.
The following is a teaching given by Adam Baltz for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, June 11, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
James 1:19-27
Don't Be Led Astray | The Book Of James
Don’t Be Led Astray
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James starts off teaching us to not be led astray, instead counting the joy we have in our trials.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, June 4, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
James 1:1-18
Slowing Down is Abiding | Slow Down | The Art of Unhurrying
Slowing Down is Abiding in Jesus
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Slowing down is abiding in jesus.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, May 21, 2023.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
John 15:1-11
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.
Big idea:
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