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Dave Lomas teaches from Mark 1:14-15 on the forever nature of the Kingdom of God, both in our present time and in the future. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/355KfAf Video version of this teaching available at https://vimeo.com/476540204 In our series "God Forever," we're exploring the unchanging character of God.

Dave Lomas shares a reflection and prayer on the day after the election.

Dave Lomas teaches from Titus 3:3-7 on what it means to be strong in the grace of God and how we can live into this truth everyday. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/320tdSi Video version of this teaching available at https://vimeo.com/474153290 In our series "God Forever," we're exploring the unchanging character of God.

Matt Barrios and Dave Lomas take a look back at our 2019 Lecture on Politics with Eugene Cho, sharing a handful of key clips and offering some reflections on our current moment. Listen to the full lecture at https://bit.ly/2HBtDHs   "Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian's Guide to Engaging Politics" by Eugene Cho available at https://amzn.to/2HwgnEt  

Dale Gustafson teaches from 2 Kings 18 on the story of Hezekiah and the attributes of God which this faithful king clung onto in times of trouble. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/35rKftw Video version of this teaching available at https://vimeo.com/471559369 In our series "God Forever," we're exploring the unchanging character of God.  

Dave Lomas sits down with John Mark Comer and Jon Tyson to discuss what it means to leave a church and how to do it well. John Mark Comer is the Pastor of Vision & Teaching at Bridgetown Church in Portland. Jon Tyson is the Lead Pastor of Church of the City New York in New York City.

Dave, Matt, and Jessica sit down to discuss what the church is and what it means to be a part of the church right now.

Ruthie Kim teaches from Genesis 16 on God's attribute of kindness, and how we can experience it even in places we don't want to be. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/34XR4mk Video version of this teaching available at https://vimeo.com/469565296 In our series "God Forever," we're exploring the unchanging character of God.  

Matt Barrios, Jessica Gracewski, and Tobi Grunick discuss our church's shared rule of life for this fall, and listen to reflections from members of our community on their experiences so far.

Dave Lomas teaches from Isaiah 6:1-7 on the profound "otherness" of God and how He meets us in His holiness, grandness, and purity. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/36M40hv Video version of this teaching available at https://vimeo.com/466769531 In our series "God Forever," we're exploring the unchanging character of God.  

Dave Lomas has a conversation with Francis Chan to expand on the topic of God's wrath from Sunday's teaching.

Francis Chan teaches on the wrath of God, an attribute that we often deliberately ignore, and how the grace of God is present even in warnings of judgment. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/3jJaiT3 Video version of this teaching available at https://vimeo.com/464313477 In our series "God Forever," we're exploring the unchanging character of God.

Dave Lomas and Matt Barrios hold a conversation on critical theory, with a specific focus on critical race theory. Bridgetown podcast with Bryan Loritts: https://apple.co/2GdF6wy   Article by Timothy Keller: https://bit.ly/2HCIKQO  

Dave Lomas and Matt Barrios hold a conversation on the differences between the teachings and way of Jesus and other ideological truth claims in our world.

Dave Lomas teaches from Matthew 7:24-27 on Jesus and His words as the ultimate truth, and how we can embody the truth in daily life. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/2GeTJzr Video version of this teaching available at https://vimeo.com/461952074 In this series, we’re exploring what it looks like to experience and participate in God’s transformation, using the lens of our church’s theory...

Dave Lomas reflects on the spiritual practice of sabbath. For more information on our Fall 2020 Rule of Life and the BREAD booklet version, visit realitysf.com/rule  

Jessica Gracewski leads us through the spiritual practice of fasting. For more information on our Fall 2020 Rule of Life and the BREAD booklet version, visit realitysf.com/rule  

Brad Witty and Matt Barrios discuss the idea of a "rule of life" – what it is, its history and origins, and the communal rule of life we are living into as a church this fall. For more information on our Fall 2020 Rule of Life and the BREAD booklet version, visit realitysf.com/rule  

Dave Lomas teaches from John 15:1-8 on how to remain, or abide, in Jesus and experience the life-giving power of God. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/2RI7LvT Video version of this teaching available at https://bit.ly/35Vkzal   In this series, we’re exploring what it looks like to experience and participate in God’s transformation, using the lens of our church’s theory of change (Truth,...

Matt Barrios, Dave Lomas, and Melissa Weinisch talk about how to navigate the conversation of meeting in person with your community – holding space for differing perspectives and discerning the best ways to creatively engage with each other.

Jessica Gracewski interviews members of our church who have found creative and unique ways to stay connected and build deeper community during COVID.

Dave Lomas teaches from Romans 12:3-21 on how we experience transformation through authentic community — which has always been risky, and especially is in our current time. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/3bNXEia Video version of this teaching available at https://vimeo.com/457099485 In this series, we’re exploring what it looks like to experience and participate in God’s transformatio...

Dave Lomas and Matt Barrios conclude our series on Christian virtues with a conversation about faith and hope.

Dave Lomas introduces a new series, "Revision: Transformation Through the Worst Year in Modern History," with a teaching on the Holy Spirit’s role in making us like Jesus. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/3lQxbFg Video version of this teaching available at https://vimeo.com/454841441/93bbbde88f  

In this episode, we focus on adoption as a unique part of the Christian virtue of love, and hear from members of our community who have experienced the impact of adoption and fostering in their own lives.