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Ruthie Kim teaches from Genesis 16 on God's attribute of kindness, and how we can experience it even in places we don't want to be. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/34XR4mk Video version of this teaching available at https://vimeo.com/469565296 In our series "God Forever," we're exploring the unchanging character of God.  

Matt Barrios, Jessica Gracewski, and Tobi Grunick discuss our church's shared rule of life for this fall, and listen to reflections from members of our community on their experiences so far.

Dave Lomas teaches from Isaiah 6:1-7 on the profound "otherness" of God and how He meets us in His holiness, grandness, and purity. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/36M40hv Video version of this teaching available at https://vimeo.com/466769531 In our series "God Forever," we're exploring the unchanging character of God.  

Dave Lomas has a conversation with Francis Chan to expand on the topic of God's wrath from Sunday's teaching.

Francis Chan teaches on the wrath of God, an attribute that we often deliberately ignore, and how the grace of God is present even in warnings of judgment. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/3jJaiT3 Video version of this teaching available at https://vimeo.com/464313477 In our series "God Forever," we're exploring the unchanging character of God.

Dave Lomas and Matt Barrios hold a conversation on critical theory, with a specific focus on critical race theory. Bridgetown podcast with Bryan Loritts: https://apple.co/2GdF6wy   Article by Timothy Keller: https://bit.ly/2HCIKQO 

Dave Lomas and Matt Barrios hold a conversation on the differences between the teachings and way of Jesus and other ideological truth claims in our world.

Dave Lomas teaches from Matthew 7:24-27 on Jesus and His words as the ultimate truth, and how we can embody the truth in daily life. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/2GeTJzr Video version of this teaching available at https://vimeo.com/461952074 In this series, we’re exploring what it looks like to experience and participate in God’s transformation, using the lens of our church’s theory of change (Truth, Community, Practices, and Holy Spirit).

Dave Lomas reflects on the spiritual practice of sabbath. For more information on our Fall 2020 Rule of Life and the BREAD booklet version, visit realitysf.com/rule 

Jessica Gracewski leads us through the spiritual practice of fasting. For more information on our Fall 2020 Rule of Life and the BREAD booklet version, visit realitysf.com/rule 

Brad Witty and Matt Barrios discuss the idea of a "rule of life" – what it is, its history and origins, and the communal rule of life we are living into as a church this fall. For more information on our Fall 2020 Rule of Life and the BREAD booklet version, visit realitysf.com/rule 

Dave Lomas teaches from John 15:1-8 on how to remain, or abide, in Jesus and experience the life-giving power of God. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/2RI7LvT Video version of this teaching available at https://bit.ly/35Vkzal  In this series, we’re exploring what it looks like to experience and participate in God’s transformation, using the lens of our church’s theory of change (Truth, Community, Practices, and Holy Spirit).

Matt Barrios, Dave Lomas, and Melissa Weinisch talk about how to navigate the conversation of meeting in person with your community – holding space for differing perspectives and discerning the best ways to creatively engage with each other.

Jessica Gracewski interviews members of our church who have found creative and unique ways to stay connected and build deeper community during COVID.

Dave Lomas teaches from Romans 12:3-21 on how we experience transformation through authentic community — which has always been risky, and especially is in our current time. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/3bNXEia Video version of this teaching available at https://vimeo.com/457099485 In this series, we’re exploring what it looks like to experience and participate in God’s transformation, using the lens of our church’s theory of change (Truth, Community, Practices, and Holy Spirit).

Dave Lomas and Matt Barrios conclude our series on Christian virtues with a conversation about faith and hope.

Dave Lomas introduces a new series, "Revision: Transformation Through the Worst Year in Modern History," with a teaching on the Holy Spirit’s role in making us like Jesus. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/3lQxbFg Video version of this teaching available at https://vimeo.com/454841441/93bbbde88f  

In this episode, we focus on adoption as a unique part of the Christian virtue of love, and hear from members of our community who have experienced the impact of adoption and fostering in their own lives.

Dave Lomas revisits the Serenity Prayer as we enter the sixth month of shelter-in-place when things don’t seem to be getting any better.

Dave Lomas teaches from Matthew 15:21-28 on what faith looks like in a world of pain and desperation, especially when God doesn’t act in ways you’d expect. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/3gDQ3U4 Video version of this teaching available at https://vimeo.com/452643154 This teaching is part of our series "Strangely Dim." As the old hymn goes, we “turn our eyes upon Jesus” and “look full in His wonderful face.” And in doing so, we hope to become less overwhelmed by all the brokenness around us and more energized to carry out Christ’s work of renewal in the world.