Reality San Francisco

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Dave Lomas and others share encouragements, insights, and meditations on how to respond as followers of Jesus to our current moment. (On Sundays, we post the teaching portion from our online Sunday services, which can be viewed in their entirety at realitysf.com starting at 10:30AM PST.)

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Reality San Francisco episodes:

04.22.2024
Peter & New Beginnings
In our series Becoming Who You Are, Jessica Gracewski teaches from 1 Peter 1:1 on the life of Peter, the apostle, and his journey of self-discovery in Christ. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4aKBgE3
04.15.2024
Culture & the Christian
Dave Lomas teaches from 1 Peter 1:1-3 on the countercultural nature and social implications of our relocation into the Kingdom of God. of God. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3vUVbRK
04.08.2024
Sunday Teaching: Living in the Fullness of the Spirit
Dr. David Bennett teaches from Ezekiel 47 on what it means to be baptized into the Spirit, and the significance it has on us as followers of Jesus. Slides available at https://bit.ly/43UtchE
04.01.2024
Easter Sunday Teaching: On Hope & Time
Dave Lomas teaches from 1 Peter 1:3-9 on how the resurrection ushers in God’s future hope into our present reality. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4ahkgoG
03.28.2024
Still Processing: Episode 13
Dave Lomas, Dr. David Bennett, and Jessica Gracewski discuss the difficulties of teaching on identity, and the limitations of language on claiming our identity, especially in regards to sexuality.
03.25.2024
Sites of Witness
Dr. David Bennett teaches from Matthew 21:1-11 on how our lenses, laws, and loves can obstruct the work of Jesus to reorient our fallen identities. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3IOxGwm
03.21.2024
Still Processing: Episode 12
Dave Lomas, Dr. David Bennett, and Melissa Weinisch discuss the story of Jacob, and the embodied of experiences of wrestling through our identity with God.
03.18.2024
Wrestling With God
In our series Losing Self, Knowing Self, Melissa Weinisch teaches from Genesis 32:24-31 on the story of Jacob unlocking his identity by posturing and surrendering himself to God. Slides available at https://bit.ly/43lXQ30
03.15.2024
Still Processing: Episode 11
Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim discuss the recent response from our church to our current teaching series, and how greater vulnerability and obedience to God leads to greater knowledge of ourselves.
03.11.2024
Knowing God, Knowing Self
In our series Losing Self, Knowing Self, Dave Lomas teaches from Matthew 16:24-25 on the impact of misaligned identity formation and our access to selfhood through a relationship with Christ. Slides available at https://bit.ly/49PjYVW
03.07.2024
Still Processing: Episode 10
Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim discuss the traditional and modern self, maturity in Christ, and the implications of tech on identity. The ending prayer meditation is from ”Habits of the Household” by Justin Whitmel Earley: https://bit.ly/3IrJTH7
03.04.2024
The Denial & Discovery of Identity
In our series Losing Self, Knowing Self, Dave Lomas teaches from Luke 15:11-32 on the journey of losing and finding ourselves in God’s love. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3V2mofj
03.02.2024
Still Processing: Episode 9
Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Melissa Weinisch discuss the Divine Call, hitting walls in our faith journey, and the role of community in identity formation. If you have questions or comments that you would like discussed in an upcoming episode, email...
02.26.2024
The Divine Call of Identity
In our series Losing Self, Knowing Self, Dave Lomas teaches from Matthew 16:24-25 on the significance of the imago Dei in the Christian identity journey. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3UUInor
02.23.2024
Still Processing: Episode 8
The Still Processing series has returned to create more space to discuss our Sunday teaching series, “Losing Self, Knowing Self.” We hope this series helps clarify, assist, and provide more context for these deeper theological conversations. This week, Dave Lomas,...
02.19.2024
Difficulty & Fragility of Identity
In our series Losing Self, Knowing Self, Dave Lomas teaches from Ephesians 4:17-24 on the Christian identity and the complexities of modern identity formation. Slides available at https://bit.ly/49D6FHJ
02.12.2024
Consecrated to Love
In our series The Vision Is Love, Jessica Gracewski teaches from different passages in the New Testament on being a people that embodies God’s love through consecration. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3OG45c1
02.05.2024
The Love That Is Binding
In our series The Vision Is Love, Dave Lomas teaches from Ephesians 4 on the role of the church to be a visible display of God’s covenantal love. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3HMxD3C
01.29.2024
A Community of Love
In our series The Vision Is Love, Mike Gleim teaches from John 15 on a complex love that creates community, a subversive love that follows Jesus, and a world of love that seeks renewal. Slides available at https://bit.ly/494D8GM
01.22.2024
The Love That Is Love
In our series The Vision Is Love, Dave Lomas teaches from 1 John 4 on the crucial connection between the love of God and the love of our neighbor. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3tUQeYb
01.16.2024
The God That Is Love
In our series The Vision Is Love, Dave Lomas teaches from John 1:18 on the perfect example of love made known to us through the Trinity. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3vEP57z
01.08.2024
The Love That Is God
In our series The Vision Is Love, Dave Lomas teaches from 1 John 4 on the characteristics of God’s love and the importance of orienting our lives around the embodied love of Jesus. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3NVPUin
01.01.2024
Christ in Strange Places: On the Road to Emmaus
Jessica Gracewski teaches from Luke 24:13-35 on the confrontation and comfort Jesus brings the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3vhwhei
12.18.2023
Christ in Strange Places: God Is Not Yet Done
Eugene Cho teaches from Luke 1:5-7, 11-18 on the care and peace Zechariah and Elizabeth experienced from God amidst cultural chaos and deep personal pain. Slides available at https://bit.ly/484aRzG
12.11.2023
Christ in Strange Places: Into the Darkness
Ruthie Kim teaches from Isaiah 9:1-7 on how in the dark times of life, God finds us, is with us, and is at work in us.
12.04.2023
Christ in Strange Places: It’s a Wonderful List
Tim Chaddick teaches from Matthew 1:1,17-23 on the genealogy of Jesus as evidence of real history, raw honesty, and remarkable hope. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3R5tGLG
11.27.2023
Christ in Strange Places: The Strange Visitor
Sergio Gomes teaches from Genesis 18:1-15 on the fulfilled promise and restored hope Sarah experiences after a strange encounter with God.
11.21.2023
Sunday Teaching: Antifragile Identity
Al Abdulla teaches from Luke 19:1-10 on the story of Zacchaeus and how forming a secure, loving attachment with Jesus reframes our identity. Slides available at https://bit.ly/47qtSfo
11.13.2023
Sunday Teaching: See & Behold
Mike Gleim teaches from 1 John 3:1-3 on acceptance, identity, and hope as resources available to us as followers of Jesus. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3QRlIa5
11.06.2023
Sunday Teaching: Mary’s Voice
Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing teaches from Luke 1:46-56 on how Mary, an ordinary, young, powerless woman, provides a modern example of how to be a witness of the hope found in Jesus. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3QjNavy
11.01.2023
Still Processing: Episode 7
Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim discuss the conclusion to our series ”The Unseen Realm,” and share a testimony from a congregant in our church.
10.30.2023
The Unseen Realm: On the Gates of Hell
Dave Lomas concludes our series with a teaching from Ephesians on the Church as Jesus’ answer to the cosmic conflict, and the part we play in the work He is doing in both the seen and unseen world. Slides available at...
10.23.2023
The Unseen Realm: Spiritual Freedom
Dave Lomas teaches from Exodus 13-14 on the Israelites’ journey of deliverance, and how God leads us all into greater freedom. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3MfxzMt If you have questions about the topics being shared during this series, email us at [email protected]. Your question...
10.19.2023
Still Processing: Episode 6
Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim discuss free will, the difference between a divided and a constrained will, and spiritual bondage. If you have questions or comments that you would like discussed in an upcoming episode, email us at [email protected].
10.16.2023
The Unseen Realm: Spiritual Bondage
Dave Lomas teaches from James 1:13-15 on the causes behind spiritual bondage and examines the differences between deliverance and healing that Jesus offers us. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3tyPYxo If you have questions about the topics shared during this series, email us at...
10.12.2023
Still Processing: Episode 5
Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim discuss Sunday’s teaching, the difference between a naturalist versus spiritualist worldview, and the importance of confession. If you have questions or comments that you would like discussed in an upcoming episode, email us at [email protected].
10.09.2023
The Unseen Realm: The Three Enemies
Dave Lomas teaches from Ephesians 2:1-9 on spiritual warfare against the three enemies: the world, the flesh, and the evil one. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3ZOqkk1 If you have questions about the topics being shared during this series, email us at [email protected]. Your question may...
10.06.2023
Still Processing: Episode 4
Dr. David Bennett joins Dave Lomas and Jessica Gracewski to discuss the powers at work in our world and demonic visitation. If you have questions or comments that you would like discussed in an upcoming episode, email us at [email protected].
10.02.2023
The Unseen Realm: Jesus, the King of Angels
David Bennett teaches from Colossians 2 on the implications that Christ’s victory over death provides for our own lives. Slides available at https://bit.ly/46D5shU If you have questions about the topics being shared during this series, email us at [email protected]. Your question may...
09.27.2023
Still Processing: Episode 3
Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim reflect on our Encountering God conference weekend, featuring special testimonies from our community. If you have questions or comments that you would like discussed in an upcoming episode, email us at [email protected].
09.25.2023
The Unseen Realm: Come Holy Spirit
Pete Hughes teaches out of John 20 on the work of the Holy Spirit to awaken us, form us, and empower us. This teaching was a session out of our Encountering God Conference. Pete Hughes is the founding pastor of...
09.21.2023
Still Processing: Episode 2
Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim discuss the Three Rebellions, the sons of god, reading the Bible literally vs. figuratively, and spiritual powers in this world. If you have questions or comments that you would like discussed in an upcoming...
09.18.2023
The Unseen Realm: The Three Rebellions
Dave Lomas teaches from Genesis on the rebellions of both earthly and spiritual beings. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3r8NftO Email [email protected] if you have questions related to this series.
09.14.2023
Still Processing: Episode 1
Still Processing is a new podcast series devoted to topics from our Sunday teaching series, The Unseen Realm, that require more space to discuss. We hope this series helps clarify, assist, and provide more context for these deeper theological conversations. This...
09.11.2023
The Unseen Realm: Re-Enchanting the Bible
Dave Lomas teaches on the reality of unseen forces and spiritual beings in this world and having an awareness of them. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3RiwBm6
09.05.2023
The Story & Way of Jesus: Encountering the Real Jesus
Mike Gleim teaches on the transforming work of Jesus Christ in our lives. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3PBNvLj
08.28.2023
The Story & Way of Jesus: Goodness Is Coming
Ruthie Kim teaches from Mark 15:40-16:8 on the goodness of God that’s unleashed through the power of the resurrection.
08.21.2023
The Story & Way of Jesus: This Is the Son of God
Dave Lomas teaches from Mark 15:33-39 on the holistic understanding of the cross and the implications it has for our discipleship to Jesus. Slides available at https://bit.ly/45hTYjM
08.14.2023
The Story & Way of Jesus: Integrating the Cross
Dave Lomas teaches from Mark 15 on the need for followers of Jesus to integrate themselves into the pattern of the Cross and receive its gift. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3s6YP8J
08.07.2023
The Story & Way of Jesus: Denying Jesus
Mike Gleim teaches from Mark 14 on Peter’s story as an example to us when we need a way forward through our own struggles of allegiance to Christ. Slides available at https://bit.ly/451bbxU

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Reality San Francisco episodes:

Peter & New Beginnings

Culture & the Christian

Sunday Teaching: Living in the Fullness of the Spirit

Easter Sunday Teaching: On Hope & Time

Still Processing: Episode 13

Sites of Witness

Still Processing: Episode 12

Wrestling With God

Still Processing: Episode 11

Knowing God, Knowing Self

Still Processing: Episode 10

The Denial & Discovery of Identity

Still Processing: Episode 9

The Divine Call of Identity

Still Processing: Episode 8

Difficulty & Fragility of Identity

Consecrated to Love

The Love That Is Binding

A Community of Love

The Love That Is Love

The God That Is Love

The Love That Is God

Christ in Strange Places: On the Road to Emmaus

Christ in Strange Places: God Is Not Yet Done

Christ in Strange Places: Into the Darkness

Christ in Strange Places: It’s a Wonderful List

Christ in Strange Places: The Strange Visitor

Sunday Teaching: Antifragile Identity

Sunday Teaching: See & Behold

Sunday Teaching: Mary’s Voice

Still Processing: Episode 7

The Unseen Realm: On the Gates of Hell

The Unseen Realm: Spiritual Freedom

Still Processing: Episode 6

The Unseen Realm: Spiritual Bondage

Still Processing: Episode 5

The Unseen Realm: The Three Enemies

Still Processing: Episode 4

The Unseen Realm: Jesus, the King of Angels

Still Processing: Episode 3

The Unseen Realm: Come Holy Spirit

Still Processing: Episode 2

The Unseen Realm: The Three Rebellions

Still Processing: Episode 1

The Unseen Realm: Re-Enchanting the Bible

The Story & Way of Jesus: Encountering the Real Jesus

The Story & Way of Jesus: Goodness Is Coming

The Story & Way of Jesus: This Is the Son of God

The Story & Way of Jesus: Integrating the Cross

The Story & Way of Jesus: Denying Jesus