Teachings

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The Divine Son | The Gospel According to John

Jesus is fully God, he is the judge of all people, and he has made himself clear through several witnesses.

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Jesus is fully God, he is the judge of all people, and he has made himself clear through several witnesses.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, January 7th, 2024.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • John 5:19-47



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Love | Advent 2023

God’s love through sending his Son brings us good news now, and forever.

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God’s love through sending his Son brings us good news now, and forever.

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

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Luke 1-2; Isaiah 9:6



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Joy | Advent 2023

Jesus is the ultimate King, in whom we have great joy and settled happiness.

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Jesus is the ultimate King, in whom we have great joy and settled happiness.

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

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Isaiah 35:1-10; 51, 52 ; 1 Samuel 8; John 15



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Peace | Advent 2023

Jesus is our great high priest, who gives us peace.

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Jesus is our great high priest, who gives us peace.

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

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

  • Hebrews 4:12-5:10



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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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