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.
Be awake. Be ready. Be watchful. In Matthew 24:36-25:13, Jesus prepares our hearts for his second coming by calling us to actively wait for his return.
Scripture: Matthew 24:36-25:13
What does the future hold? And what does it matter for our lives and ministries? Jesus frames the disciples' expectations and hope for what is to come in Matthew 24:1-35.
Scripture: Matthew 24:1-35
Jesus ends his public ministry by addressing the crowds, his disciples and the religious leaders, speaking to the heart of each group.
Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39
In Matthew 22:15-46 the religious officials submit Jesus to three tests, but ultimately it is Jesus who tests the hearts and understandings of men.
Scripture: Matthew 22:14-46
Advent celebrates the transcendent God becoming immanent and intimate with his people. Hebrews 2:10-18 shows some of the attributes which Jesus shares with us, and us with him, in his incarnation.
Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18
Hebrews 1 and 2:5-9 shows the ways in which Jesus was distinct from those who came before him and calls us to consider what it looks like to be ruled by this kind of King.
Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-12, 2:5-9
Jesus helps us understand the value of his gospel invitation and the posture of those who respond.
Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14
We see the relationship between Jesus as the authority and us, as those who are under an obligation to respond either through faith or in judgment.
Scripture: Matthew 21:18-46
In Matthew 21:1-17 we read Matthew's account of the "Triumphal Entrance." In this passage we see three ways in which our whole world is anticipating this Savior-King.
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17