Reality San Francisco

Wilson Leung teaches from Revelation 2:8-11 on the reality that discipleship to Jesus also means a life of suffering, and yet an invitation to intimacy with Christ. Wilson is a Lay Elder at Reality SF. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3pc2rQg 

Dave Lomas introduces our new series and discusses with Matt Barrios the warning Revelation gives against civil religion. "Reading Revelation Responsibly" by Michael Gorman available at https://amzn.to/3srfwHx 

Ruthie Kim teaches from 2 Chronicles 20:1-29 on God's promises and faithfulness, and the role we play in living into those promises. Slides available at https://bit.ly/2Xc3sLT 

Matt Barrios provides a special reflection in honor of the upcoming new year.

Dale Gustafson teaches from Jeremiah 17:5-8 on how resilience is built when we remain rooted in the Lord. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3aRQwmx 

Tobi Grunick shares a reflection on the never-changing, never-ending peace that God has gifted us through Jesus Christ.

Melissa Weinisch teaches from Luke 1-2 on the reality of waiting and the work of the Holy Spirit that is revealed to us in the Christmas story.

David McKinney shares a reflection on Advent and God's demonstration of love through the sending of His Son.

David McKinney teaches on how we experience Immanuel, God with us, in our past, in our present, and in our future. Slides available at https://bit.ly/34eChUC 

Melissa Weinisch shares a reflection on the true fullness of joy that we have received through Christ.

Dave Lomas teaches from John 17:20-26 on the reality of our true home in the Trinity, and how the Christmas story makes this possible. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3lV99ru 

Tyler Madsen shares a reflection on hope, one of the four main themes of Advent, and the already-not-yet tension we experience as followers of Jesus.

Ruthie Kim begins our Advent series, "Delighting in the Trinity," by teaching from Luke 1:26-47 on the vulnerability, simplicity, and proximity of delight, both in the season of Advent and in our daily lives. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/35KHQeI Video version of this teaching available at https://bit.ly/3fPHl6s   

Matt Barrios shares a few words regarding gratitude: what the Bible has to say about it, why it's important, and what to do when it's hard to come by.

Matt Barrios teaches from Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 on the tensions of human life and how they demonstrate our need for a transcendant, eternal God. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/2KhTQvW Video version of this teaching available at https://bit.ly/3fpqhEe   In our series "God Forever, we're exploring the unchanging attributes of God.  

Jessica Gracewski is joined by fellow staff members Tobi Grunick and Brian Kim to discuss the tension of living in the "already and not yet," highlighting how they see Kingdom life play out in contexts such as family, friendships, work, and more.

Dave Lomas teaches from 1 Peter 2:4-10 on God's building project to spread His Kingdom of peace, love, and justice throughout the world. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/35uh62b Video version of this teaching available at https://vimeo.com/479203680 In our series "God Forever," we're exploring the unchanging character of God. This teaching includes BibleProject's video "Heaven and Earth," which can be viewed at https://youtu.be/Zy2AQlK6C5k

Matt Barrios and Jessica Gracewski interview our new elder candidate Drew and his wife Heather to learn more about how God brought them to San Francisco, and has continued to provide for them and instill a passion for this city in their hearts.

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.