Pastor Tyler Velin
Tyler Velin has been on staff at Sovereign Hope since 2007 and an elder since 2015. He is a graduate of the University of Montana and Western Seminary (Portland, OR). Tyler and Sarah were married in 2011 and have four children: Owen (2012), Addley (2015), Ellie (2017), and June (2019). Tyler's background is in campus ministry and he currently serves as the chaplain for the University of Montana football team.
Paul opens the book of Ephesians by calling into focus the center of God's blessing and glory: salvation through Jesus Christ.
Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14
In 1 Timothy 6, Paul confronts the false doctrine that following Jesus is a life of only gain, and instead shows the greater gain we receive in true godliness.
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-8
In 2 Timothy 1, Paul call Timothy to consider his affection for God and the power of the gospel. These two theological reflections are the basis for our church as we consider our next steps in our gospel legacy.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14
In the closing verses of Matthew, we see the two commissions and dueling promises we face in a post-resurrection world.
Scripture: Matthew 28:11-20
In Matthew 27:62-28:10 we see two world views displayed in the two encounters with Jesus' tomb.
Scripture: Matthew 27:62-28:10
In Matthew's account of the crucifixion we find three paradoxes which shape our understanding of the gospel and the Christian life.
Scripture: Matthew 27:45-61
In Matthew 27:11-44 Matthew describes for us the somber story or Jesus' crucifixion and yet it is in this brokenness that we see the King in his glory.
Scripture: Matthew 27:11-44
In Part 2 of the "Life of the Church" series we examine Paul's message to the people in Corinth and it's implications in the church, her membership and her discipleship.
Scripture: Acts 2:29-4:7
God has designed the church to encourage one another in the gospel and for ministry. Here's how we try to do that at Sovereign Hope.
Scripture: Romans 15:1-7
Tyler Velin preaches a sermon in the Handbook to Hypocrisy series on campus at the University of Montana. This sermon looks at James 4:13-5:12.