Teachings
Joy | A Community of Resistance | Formed
Joy is an essential component of a community of resistance for the formation of our souls.
Big idea:
Joy is an essential component of a community of resistance for the formation of our souls.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, December 5th, 2025.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching is:
2 Corinthians 4:6, Numbers 6:24-26, Psalm 16:11, Galatians 5:22, Hebrews 12:2, John 15:11, John 17:13, Matthew 5:12, Luke 10:20, Romans 12:12, 15, 2 Corinthians 13:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Philippians 2:18, Philippians 3:1, Philippians 4:4, and 2 Corinthians 6:9-10
Christmas Eve Eve
Radical yeses lead to true peace.
Big idea:
Radical Yeses lead to true peace
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Monday evening, December 23rd, 2024.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching is:
Luke 1:28-38; 46-55
John 1:14
1 Timothy 1:15
The Resistance: A Rule for Our Souls | Formed
In order to resist the cultural norms and press into the way of Jesus, followers of Jesus should foster a rule of life which serves as a trellis for the soul to flourish.
Big idea:
In order to resist the cultural norms and press into the way of Jesus, followers of Jesus should foster a rule of life which serves as a trellis for the soul to flourish.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, December 22nd, 2024.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching is:
James 4:4-10
Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 4:9
John 15:1-8
Matthew 6:21
The World: Culture in The West 2.0 | Formed
As we reflect on cultural norms like the idolization of feelings and hurry, we are invited to align our emotions and pace with the truth, self-control, and lifestyle of Jesus.
Big idea:
As we reflect on cultural norms like the idolization of feelings and hurry, we are invited to align our emotions and pace with the truth, self-control, and lifestyle of Jesus.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, December 15th, 2024.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching is:
Genesis 1:27
John 14:6
Galatians 5:22-23
Matthew 11:28-30
Psalm 46:10
Romans 12:2
Colossians 3:2
The World: Culture in The West | Formed
As we reflect on our environment, we are called to challenge the cultural ideals of comfort and individualism, embracing the transformative power of suffering and redirecting our focus from self toward glorifying God and loving others.
Big idea:
As we reflect on our environment, we are called to challenge the cultural ideals of comfort and individualism, embracing the transformative power of suffering and redirecting our focus from self toward glorifying God and loving others.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, December 8th, 2024.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching is:
2 Kings 18:3-6
Matthew 16:24-26
John 3:30
2 Peter 1:4
Matthew 11:28-30
Acts 5:40-42
Your Past: Generational Sin, Upbringing and Trauma | Formed
Our environment and upbringing shape us deeply, but through Christ, we can break unhealthy cycles and live as new creations.
Big idea:
Our environment and upbringing shape us deeply, but through Christ, we can break unhealthy cycles and live as new creations.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, December 1st, 2024.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching is:
Matthew 10:37-39
2 Corinthians 5
The Fall: Sin, Brokenness, and the Three Enemies | Formed
The formation of our souls is profoundly shaped by our environment—including the three enemies (devil, flesh, and the world) to deceive, tempt, and normalize sin.
Big idea:
The formation of our souls is profoundly shaped by our environment—including the three enemies (devil, flesh, and the world) to deceive, tempt, and normalize sin.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, November 24th, 2024.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching is:
Ephesians 2:1-3
Genesis 3
Incarnation (Grandview & the KING) | A Place To Belong
Jesus calls us to a mission which involves a love for the entire world and the heart of God’s justice for them.
Big idea:
In the same way Jesus took up residence with humanity, we are to take up residence with others’ for the sake of the gospel
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, November 17th, 2024.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching is:
John 1:14
1 Corinthians 9:23
Promised Land Ministries: Global Mission and Justice | A Place To Belong
Jesus calls us to a mission which involves a love for the entire world and the heart of God’s justice for them.
Big idea:
Jesus calls us to a mission which involves a love for the entire world and the heart of God’s justice for them.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, November 10th, 2024.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching is:
Matthew 28: 16-20
Acts 1:8
1 John 3:16-17
Malachi 3:7-12
Matthew 6:21
New Churches: Multiplication & Discomfort | A Place To Belong
One of the most effective ways to create places of belonging for people are to plant new, Jesus-centered churches.
Big idea:
One of the most effective ways to create places of belonging for people is to plant new, Jesus-centered churches.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, November 3rd, 2024.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching is:
Luke 10:1-12 & 17-23
Acts 4:31-37
Acts 9:27
Acts 11:22-26
Acts 13:1-3
Acts 15:36-40
At The Table: Generosity & Hospitality | A Place To Belong
The heart of the gospel is a loving God who shows radical hospitality and generosity to his enemies.
Big idea:
The heart of the gospel is a loving God who shows radical hospitality and generosity to his enemies.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, October 27th, 2024.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching is:
Deut. 10
Exodus 23:9-11
Deuteronomy 14:22-29
Doing (Hands/Action) | Formed
Our soul includes what we do and how we act in our formation to Jesus.
Big idea:
Our soul includes what we do and how we act in our formation to Jesus.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, October 20th, 2024.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching is:
James 2:14-26
1 Peter 3:13
1 John 3:18-24
1 Timothy 4:16
Thinking (Left-Brain) | Formed
Our thinking (left-brain) must be grown as we seek to honor Jesus with our thoughts and desires, becoming more like Him.
Big idea:
Our thinking (left-brain) must be grown as we seek to honor Jesus with our thoughts and desires, becoming more like Him.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, October 13th, 2024.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching is:
Romans 12
Feeling (Right-Brain) | Formed
Becoming formed into the image of Jesus includes our soul—specifically our feelings(right-brain) primarily through the engagement of gratitude and relational joy.
Big idea:
Becoming formed into the image of Jesus includes our soul—specifically our feelings(right-brain) primarily through the engagement of gratitude and relational joy.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, October 6th, 2024.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching is:
Matthew 22
Deuteronomy 6
Abiding & the Spirit | Formed
The source of formation comes from obedient abiding in Jesus through his Spirit’s power.
Big idea:
The source of formation comes from obedient abiding in Jesus through his Spirit’s power.
The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, September 22nd, 2024.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching is:
2 Cor. 3:7-18
MISC.
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