Big idea: ThRough two parables, Jesus communicatEs the lack of fruit from israel, and the coming of his new kingdom. This kingdom welcomes anyone who will repent and bear fruit.

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

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

• Matthew 21:28-46

Big idea: Followers of jesus must bear fruit.

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

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

• Matthew 21: 18-27

Big idea: Emmanuel is for the lowest of the low, the Spiritual Seekers, and the Powerful.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Friday evening, December 23rd, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

• Luke 2

• Matthew 1

Big idea: The humblest servant and slave, most dependent on the grace of God, is the greatest in God’s kingdom.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, December 18th, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

• Matthew 20: 20-34

Big idea: Jesus' love and generosity transcends human ideas of fairness.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, December 11th, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

• Matthew 20: 1-16

Big idea: Jesus teaches us through a parable that a community of the forgiven must be a forgiving community.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, November 27, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

• Matthew 18:21-35

Big idea: Jesus calls his disciples to engage in humble confrontation with other Jesus followers for the sake of restoration and unity.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, November 20, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

• Matthew 18:15-20

Big idea: Jesus teaches his followers to: submit to a lower status in society (like a child), to not let anyone in their community stumble, and to shepherd the wanderers.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, November 13, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

• Matthew 18:1-14

Big idea: Jesus chooses accommodation in order to not distract from his primary mission of being the sacrifice for our sins.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, November 06, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

• Matthew 17: 22-27

Big idea: Jesus calls his disciples from unfaithfulness to practical reliance which can be strengthened through prayer and fasting.

The following is a teaching given by Trey Gilmore for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, October 23rd, 2022.

The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:

• Matthew 17: 14-21