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.
Because Jesus laid down his rights to save us, we are able to lay down our rights to serve others.
Scripture: Matthew 17:22-27
Following Jesus will be the greatest cost you ever incur, because it is the greatest value you will ever possess. Following Jesus will cost you because the cross is so costly.
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28
Jesus entered into the mess of helpless people and did his Messiah work. Jesus will go to places where your self-righteousness, and cultural spiritualism will not.
Scripture: Matthew 15:26-16:12
In Matthew 15, we see three scenes that help us understand our own heart. In this passage, Jesus provides a counter-cultural message which diagnoses and directs our heart today.
Scripture: Matthew 15:1-28
The feeding of the 5,000 and Jesus walking on water are staple stories of Jesus ministry. Pastor Tyler explains why Jesus does them and what they teach us about him.
Scripture: Matthew 14:13-36
In Psalm 26 we get a glimpse into what it looks like to have an intimate relationship with God through the work of Jesus Christ.
Scripture: Psalm 26:1-3
In Matthew 13:53-14:12, we see that Jesus is what you treasure, or he is a threat to what you treasure.
Scripture: Matthew 13:53-14:12
Many religions promise to provide you with treasure if you meet their standards, but it is only the God of the Bible who promises to be your treasure.
Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52
Far more than a Vacation Bible School story, the "Parable of the Sower" reveals the heart of the Kingdom of God and steers us to the King who heals barren soils.
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23
In this sermon, Tyler Velin looks at God's goal for us and our time.
Scripture: James 4:13-17