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.
In Matthew 26:36-46, Jesus' humanity is on full display. But it is in the sorrowful savior we find rich hope.
Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46
In Matthew 26, Jesus reestablishes not only a new feast for his people, but a new center of time which has shaped the culture of Christianity for all time.
Scripture: Matthew 26:17-35
Matthew 26:1-16 is a unique pause in the pace of Jesus' life. But in this stillness God is anything but silent.
Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16
In Matthew 25:14-46, we see two pictures of the final judgment and Jesus provides instructions and hope for all who will one day stand before him.
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-46
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