Reality San Francisco

Sam Allberry teaches from Matthew 5:27-28 on how revolutionary Jesus' teaching of sexuality was, still is, and how our sexuality is ultimately meant to point beyond itself. Slides available at http://bit.ly/2ZCrfaZ  Sam is an apologist, speaker, and writer for Ravi Zacharias Ministries, a contributing editor for The Gospel Coalition, and an ordained minister in the Church of England.

Dave Lomas teaches from Genesis 1 and Matthew 19 on the wisdom we need about our sexuality and how it closely relates to our spirituality. Slides available at http://bit.ly/2Z36i9p 

Nancy Ortberg teaches on the two longings that all of us have — to be known and to be loved — and how marriage is just one reflection of this experience in our relationships with one another, and ultimately with Christ. Nancy is the CEO of Transforming the Bay with Christ.

Kevin & Bethany Cooke teach from Acts 18 on what marriage as ministry means, how it happens, and what it can produce. Slides available at http://bit.ly/2Ysxu11  Kevin is the Marriage & Family Pastor on staff at Reality SF.

Dave Lomas teaches from Matthew 19:1-6 on Jesus' commentary on marriage, which can be framed as a "spark," a leaving, and a joining. Slides available at http://bit.ly/2GCyip4 

Dale Gustafson teaches from Mark 4:35-5:20 on bringing light into dark places by showing mercy to those who clearly need it, as well as those we’d least expect to receive it. Slides available at http://bit.ly/2JKdEW1  Dale is the Executive Director on staff at Reality SF.

Dale Gustafson teaches from 2 Kings 5:1-19 on the story of Naaman and Elisha the prophet — drawing out lessons on humility, faith, and peace that can empower us to carry God’s name well in our daily lives. Slides available at http://bit.ly/2xLTnbW  Dale is the Executive Director on staff at Reality SF.

Dave Lomas teaches from Galatians 3:26-28 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 on the centrality of racial and ethnic harmony in the church, and ways we can personally and communally disrupt racism as followers of Jesus.  Slides available at http://bit.ly/2NDGknJ (At the end of these slides, we’ve included the communal lament which our community participated in following the teaching. As part of your response to this teaching, we encourage you to read through this prayer and to respond to each line with “Lord, have mercy.“)

Bryan Loritts teaches from Ephesians 2 on the direct relationship between the Gospel and the tearing down of racial barriers, leading to a new, unified humanity in Christ. Bryan is the Pastor of Abundant Life Christian Fellowship in Mountain View.

Dave Lomas introduces a new series, defining race and ethnicity and naming the walls of division that, through the power of the Gospel, we hope to tear down. Slides available at http://bit.ly/2WYhRZL 

Ruthie Kim teaches on the example God set through Jacob on how He will often lead us through conflict in order to change us, and then presents concrete steps we can utilize when dealing with conflict in our own lives. Slides available at http://bit.ly/2Ri9yGU  Ruthie is the Founder & Executive Director of Because Justice Matters, and she is also part of the Reality SF teaching team.

Dave Lomas teaches on the example Jesus set for us to live integrated and with integrity, as whole people, who know the truth of their identity and calling in Christ. Slides available at http://bit.ly/2WCN2P1 

Dave Lomas teaches from Proverbs 20:5 and James 1:19 on how loving well and listening well are often the same, and provides practical tools for exercising this skill in our own lives. Slides available at http://bit.ly/2QJ1r5P 

Bethany Allen teaches from Matthew 26:36-46 on the journey of looking beneath the surface of our emotions and the importance of allowing God to do the hard, healing work within us. Slides available at http://bit.ly/2HISxCJ  Bethany is the Pastor of Spiritual Formation & Leadership Development at Bridgetown Church in Portland.

Dave Lomas teaches from Exodus 34:6-7 and Mark 3:31-34 on how discipleship requires putting off old patterns of our family of origin in order to live into our new family of God. Slides available at http://bit.ly/2JuF43m 

In this lecture, Michael Zacharia adapts material from the bestselling book Difficult Conversations, and teaches on all the elements that are essential to any difficult conversation.  The worksheet used in this lecture can be found here: http://bit.ly/2KwZloT Michael is an executive coach, professor, former lawyer, and expert in conflict resolution.  

Dave Lomas teaches from the life of Mary, the wisdom of Proverbs, and the 9th Commandment: "Do not give false testimony." As a continuation of our series on Emotionally Healthy Relationships, we learn the foundational practices and need to Stop Mind Reading & Clarify Expectations.

Dave Lomas teaches from Mark 14:32-36 on how Christ is a vivid example of inviting God into our most vulnerable emotions, and how important this is for our own spiritual health. Slides available at http://bit.ly/304el2T 

Tobi Grunick teaches from Philippians 4:4-9 on the capacity we already have for joy and how the Holy Spirit replants joy in us through our life in Christ. Slides available at http://bit.ly/2ZMHSxw  Tobi is the Leadership Care & Support Minister at Reality SF.

For Easter Sunday, Dave Lomas teaches from Philippians 3:4-11 on how being lost doesn’t look the same for everyone, and how Jesus meets us in our deep-level sadness and hopelessness. Slides available at http://bit.ly/2L4Rpg6