Reality San Francisco

In this episode, Dave Lomas has a conversation with Ruthie Kim, who is a part of the Reality SF teaching team and founder of Because Justice Matters. Dave and Ruthie discuss the importance of grief and creating space to hear God's voice.

Dave Lomas reflects on our current domestic lifestyle and our need to detox from the false self.

Dave Lomas reflects on a rendition of the hymn, "Doxology," sung in the key of our current moment.

Dave Lomas reflects on the discipline of God, and, as Hebrews 12 states, how we have the ability to view our hardships as an opportunity for teaching.

Dave Lomas reflects on the first week of shelter-in-place and our online Sunday Digital Worship Gathering, and then meditates on Psalm 13.

Dave Lomas teaches from John 16:32-33 on the ways Jesus is present with us in our loneliness and trouble — especially in a time such as now. Slides available at  https://bit.ly/3elQna6  

In this special episode, Dave Lomas has a conversation with Francis Chan, who just recently moved to Hong Kong. Dave and Francis discuss what things are like right now in China, what this pandemic means for the worldwide Church, and how Christians can make the most of this time.

Dave Lomas reflects on the anxiety and worry we’re experiencing in this moment due to not knowing what the future will be like. What kind of posture should we have when we don’t know the future and can’t control it?

Dave Lomas reflects on our current dependence on technology and how it makes being present challenging. He then shares how we can be present to others in this time by being present with God.

Dave Lomas reflects on today’s new shelter-in-place health code order in San Francisco and how it forces us into a new monasticism. Dave explains what monasticism is and how God can use this time to make us a more loving, peaceful presence of Christ in our city.

Dave Lomas introduces this special series called, "The Reality Daily," where he'll offer encouragements, insights, and meditations for you to engage with in our current moment. More episodes to come.

Dave Lomas shares an update on what's happening in our church due to coronavirus and how we are responding with a house church model for Sundays, March 15th and 22nd. Dave shares the vision for what we're calling "House to House" and how Community Groups will approach it in homes. Find all details and resources (including how to join a House to House Gathering if you're not in a CG) at http://real...

Dave Lomas teaches from Acts 3:1-21 and 4:1-4 on what people should see when they look at the Church and how our lives can reflect who Jesus is. Slides available at  http://bit.ly/32GjPm0  

Dave Lomas teaches from Acts 2:37-47 on what the early church was devoted to by the Spirit, and likewise, what our church needs to commit to. Slides available at  http://bit.ly/38Wrpey  

Melissa Weinisch teaches from Acts 2:1-41 on the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and all of its significance for disciples of Jesus both then and now. Teaching slides available at  http://bit.ly/39PaCKx Melissa Weinisch is the Youth Minister on staff at Reality SF. 

Darren Rouanzoin teaches from Acts 1:1-8 on what the beginning of the Church looked and felt like, and how we can also step into demonstrating the power of the Kingdom of God today. Slides available at  http://bit.ly/2ScXrwX   Darren is the Lead Pastor of Garden Church in Long Beach, California.

Dave Lomas introduces our yearlong series on Acts, focusing on the foundations of the early church, and how we can learn from their example. Slides available at  http://bit.ly/2UsCvUl  

Dave Lomas teaches from Matthew 28:18-20 on the difference between being a disciple of Jesus and being a Christian, and how we can practice being disciples of Jesus. Slides available at  http://bit.ly/2U2GJlo  

Dave Lomas teaches on the importance of rootedness, first in Christ and then in a particular place, in order for us to truly see renewal happen. Slides available at  http://bit.ly/38wQmwB  

Dave Lomas teaches from Genesis 1:27-31 on how we, as followers of Jesus, are called to be a people who work for cultural renewal. Slides available at  http://bit.ly/39ZuBqC  

At our ten-year anniversary Annual Vision & Prayer, Dave Lomas looks back on the main themes of our early years as a church in order to canonize them as an essential part of our future. He then looks forward to share key initiatives for 2020.  Slides from this presentation available at  http://bit.ly/2tVjdM8

Introducing our 2020 vision series, Dave Lomas teaches from Revelation 21 on what renewal is and how we can seek it. Slides available at  http://bit.ly/37BTJSc  

Tobi Grunick teaches from Luke 4 on the empowerment of Jesus by the Spirit of God, and how we, as witnesses of Christ, are also empowered by the Spirit to proclaim the good news. Slides available at  http://bit.ly/37mjpSP   Tobi is the Leadership Care & Support Minister at Reality SF.

Ruthie Kim teaches from Luke 2 on the unexpected and seemingly ordinary ways God shows up in our lives. Slides available at  http://bit.ly/2PQgMmt   Ruthie is part of the Reality SF teaching team and also the Founder & Executive Director of Because Justice Matters.

Matt Barrios teaches from Matthew 2 on the different responses from Herod and the Magi to the coming of King Jesus, and how these examples can have implications for our own faith in Christ. Slides available at  http://bit.ly/2r1EouO   Matt is the Leadership Training & Development Minister on staff at Reality SF.