Reality San Francisco
Reality SF
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.)
Episodes
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May 11, 2026 • 48min
Sinners
Dave Lomas teaches from Romans on Paul’s revelation of the universal human condition, not to condemn but to show how desperately we need the grace revealed in Jesus.
Slides available at https://bit.ly/3QZTGfa
May 4, 2026 • 49min
A Gospel Not to Be Ashamed Of
A preacher unfolds Paul’s cosmic vision of salvation from Romans 1:8–17. He explores why the gospel seemed shameful in its time and why Paul boldly declares he is not ashamed. The talk highlights salvation as cosmic rescue from sin and death, contrasts boasting in the gospel with consumer religion, and defines belief as trusting the deliverer.
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Apr 27, 2026 • 50min
The Reordering of the World
A close reading of Romans 1:1–7 that unpacks Paul’s bold self-description and the political sting of calling himself a slave of Christ. Discussion of resurrection language reframing identity and Jesus’ vindicated kingship. Exploration of how gospel language reorders loyalties, family, and empire using Isaiah and Roman vocabulary.
Apr 20, 2026 • 47min
Adaptive Singularity
Andy Crouch teaches from John 11:1-44 on the transformative growth Jesus invites us into as He walks with us through life’s challenges. Andy is an author, teaching fellow at Practicing the Way, partner for theology and culture at Praxis, and serves on the board of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.
Slides available at https://bit.ly/42jdpbW
Apr 13, 2026 • 36min
Freedom for the Prisoners
Ruthie Kim teaches on Luke 13:10–17 on the transformative compassion of Jesus and the freedom He offers.
Slides available at https://bit.ly/3Q1PwmA
Apr 6, 2026 • 37min
The Strange Particularity of Easter
Dave Lomas teaches on encounters with the risen Jesus in the New Testament and the personal invitation He extends to each of us.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 48min
The Tree of Ridiculous Grace
Dr. David Bennett, theologian and Oxford postdoctoral fellow who preaches on Scripture, reads Luke 19 and uses Zacchaeus to explore radical, inclusive love. Short takes on why Zacchaeus climbs a sycamore, how Jesus sees desire not status, grace arriving before works, the crowd’s offense, and the call to plant sightlines so seekers can see Jesus.
Mar 23, 2026 • 49min
The Completion of Faith
Dave Lomas teaches from Genesis 22:1-14 on the importance of friendship with God in our journey of faith.
Slides available at https://bit.ly/4slo69o
Mar 16, 2026 • 51min
The Complexity of Faith
Dave Lomas teaches from Genesis 21:1-21 on how God can use all circumstances to deepen our faith and strengthen our trust in Him.
Slides available at https://bit.ly/4bd6BSH
Mar 9, 2026 • 39min
Faith that Grows in the Gap
Jay Kim teaches from Genesis 18:10-15 on the forming of our faith in the time between God’s promises and what feels possible. Jay is the Lead Pastor at Westgate Church in San Jose.
Slides available at https://bit.ly/4ufBJs4
