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Hope | Advent 2023

Jesus is the ultimate prophet, and in Him we have hope. 

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Jesus is the ultimate prophet, and in Him we have hope. 

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, December 3rd, 2023.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Isaiah 9:2-6

  • 1 Peter 1:3

  • Judges 6-8



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The “Yes… And…” Savior | The Gospel According to John

Desperation allows us to experience God’s grace more deeply.

Big idea:

DESPERATION allows us to EXPERIENCE god’s grace more deeply.

The following is a teaching given by Josh Taylor for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, November 26th, 2023.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • John 4:46-5:18



REGIONS OF ROMAN RULER REGIONS IN JUDEA

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Women at the Well | The Gospel According to John

John the Baptist shows us how to handle insecurities by reminding ourselves who God is, that he is in control, and we are just a part of His plan.

Big idea:

Jesus teaches us to use our wounds to reach hearts.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, November 19th, 2023.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • John 4:1-26



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Insecurities and Diminishing | The Gospel According to John | Week 6

John the Baptist shows us how to handle insecurities by reminding ourselves who God is, that he is in control, and we are just a part of His plan.

Big idea:

John the bAPTIST SHOWS US HOW TO HANDLE INSECURITIES BY REMINDING OURSELVES WHO gOD IS, THAT HE IS IN CONTROL, AND WE ARE JUST A PART OF hIS PLAN.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, November 12th, 2023.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • John 3:22-36



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Nighttime with Nico | The Gospel According to John | Week

Through Jesus, God reveals his deep love for us.

Big idea:

Through Jesus, God reveals his deep love for us.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, November 5th, 2023.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • John 2:23-3:21



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The Best is Here... and Yet to Fully Come | The Gospel According to John | Week 4

Jesus’ first sign shows us the best is here, and also yet to fully come.

Big idea:

Jesus’ first sign shows us the best is here, and also yet to fully come.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, October 22nd, 2023.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • John 2:1-11



Map of Cana

Khirbet Qana - Cana

Khirbet Qana - Cana Excavations

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What Do You Want? | The Gospel According to John | Week 3

Jesus invites us to Evaluate our purpose and Follow him.

Big idea:

Jesus invites us to Evaluate our purpose and Follow him.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, October 15th, 2023.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • John 1:19-51



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The Word Became Flesh | The Gospel According to John | Week 2

Jesus became flesh and tablenacled among us.

Big idea:

Jesus became flesh and tablernacled among us.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, October 8th, 2023.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • John 1:6-18



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Serving & Impact | More Than Sunday Week 3

Following Jesus is less of me and more of others.

Big idea:

Following Jesus is less of me and more of others.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, September 24th, 2023.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Mark 10:42-45

  • Matthew 20:20-28

  • John 12:12-25



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CORE & Confession | More Than Sunday

Confession is essential in a community of Jesus followers.

Big idea:

Confession is essential in a community of jesus followers

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, September 17, 2023.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Luke 15:17-19

  • James 5:15



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Missional Communities & Missional Living | More Than Sunday

Effective missional followers of Jesus live distinctly among a specific culture of people

Big idea:

effective missional followers of Jesus live distinctly among a specific culture of people

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, September 10, 2023.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Colossians 4:2-6



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Repentance & Restoration | The Book of James

James closes out the book with a call to help our wandering brothers and sisters

Big idea:

james closes out the book with a call to help our wandering brothers and sisters

The following is a teaching given by Nick Biere for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, September 3, 2023.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • James 5:19-20



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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.

Big idea:

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



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Patience in the Suffering | The Book of James

james shares how we should act when faced with suffering…with patience & endurance

Big idea:

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



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