Reality San Francisco

Dave Lomas teaches from Matthew 3:13-17 on our identity in Christ as God's beloved. Teachings slides available at  https://bit.ly/3egXkJ4 To watch the video version of this teaching, visit  https://vimeo.com/421996264 This teaching is the second in a series called "Reality Remastered," where we're revisiting some of the most formative teachings series in our church. To explore our 2011 "A New Iden...

Jessica Gracewski reflects on our focus of Biblical Literacy, meditating on Psalm 23 and putting into practice some tools introduced this past week. Jessica is the Leadership Care & Support Director at Reality SF.

Dave Lomas reflects on the the 4-Part Gospel, and the importance of remaining in the story by reading the Bible regularly and living out our role in it.

Dave Lomas has a conversation discussing all things Bible with Tim Mackie. Tim is the Co-Founder, Creative Director, & Writer for BibleProject, has a PhD in Semitic Languages and Biblical Studies, and is a professor at Western Seminary.

Dave Lomas reflects on why the Bible is so hard to understand, and offers three practical postures to take when reading it.

Dave Lomas reflects on the connection between participating in the reality of God and learning about Him through the Scriptures. The teaching series "The Bible & Authority" is available at  https://bit.ly/2WLDVdn  

Dale Gustafson teaches from Psalm 1 on the importance of rightly interpreting and understanding Scripture so that we may hear it clearly during chaotic, uncertain times. Teachings slides available at  https://bit.ly/368TCOP To watch the video version of this teaching, visit  https://vimeo.com/419327527 This teaching is the first in a series called "Reality Remastered," where we're revisiting some...

Matt Barrios prompts us to look at this season differently, focusing not on our loss, but on what we buried long ago that is now being resurrected. Matt is the Leadership Training & Development Minister at Reality SF.

Dave Lomas continues with this theme of burying and planting, reflecting on our desire to possess our lives and Jesus' ultimate call to let go.

Dave Lomas reflects on John 12:24 and the need for certain plans to be planted, or buried, in order for new growth to happen.

Dave Lomas reflects on the parables of Jesus as an insight into the ways God wants to surprise us.

Dave Lomas reflects on the importance of patience and being present for what God is currently working in you.

Ruthie Kim teaches from Psalm 84 on the valleys of life and how we can experience God's goodness in them. Teaching slides available at  https://bit.ly/3fEBrEL Video version of this teaching available at  https://vimeo.com/416946978 Ruthie Kim is part of the Reality SF teaching team and is the Founder & Executive Director of Because Justice Matters. 

Dave Lomas and Bryan Loritts have a conversation in response to the story of Ahmaud Arbery. Bryan is the Pastor of Abundant Life Christian Fellowship in Mountain View.

Dave Lomas reflects on Exodus 13 and why God sometimes leads us by the longer route.

Dave Lomas reflects on Christianity as a daily practice of dependence on God.

Dave Lomas leads us through a guided exercise centered on our No Need Among Us initiative.

Dave Lomas expands on some comments he made about depression in yesterday’s sermon, "No Need Among Us."

Dave Lomas teaches from Acts 4:32-35 on our responsibility to generously steward our money and possessions for God's Kingdom purposes. For details on the initiative "No Need Among Us" which Dave mentions, visit https://realitysf.com/noneed/ Video version of this teaching available at  https://vimeo.com/414325716

Matt Barrios reflects on the relationship between hope and the unseen. Matt is the Leadership Training & Development Minister at Reality SF.

John Mark Comer reflects on how we cultivate the theological virtue of hope in our lives, even during times of trouble. John Mark is the Pastor of Vision & Teaching at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon.

Bryan Loritts reflects on having hope in the midst of a shaken world. Bryan is the Pastor of Abundant Life Christian Fellowship in Mountain View.

Eugene Cho reflects on hope as a journey. Eugene is the founder and former Senior Pastor of Quest Church in Seattle, and the founder and visionary of One Day’s Wages.

In today’s episode, Dave Lomas tries a new format for Mondays where he checks in, responds to some questions, and shares what’s top of mind seven weeks into shelter-in-place.

Dave Lomas teaches from Romans 5:1-5 on the things we're prone to hope in and the difference of hope in Jesus. Teaching slides available at  https://bit.ly/358BgNg Video version of this teaching available at  https://vimeo.com/411936581