Podcasts by Reality LA Audio Podcast: Bible Teaching

Press On from 2020-08-02T00:11:33

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches a sermon from Philippians 3:12-16 about having a clear purpose in our lives that pushes us forward on the mission of Jesus.

The Christ Hymn from 2020-07-23T21:29:18

Pastor Jeremy preaches a sermon from Philippians 2:1-11‘s beautiful hymn of the unity, humility, and glory of Christ.

Surpassing Worth from 2020-06-24T19:50:39

Pastor Rashad Clemons from Reality Boston preaches a message from Philippians 3:1-11 on what Paul calls “the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.”

Community Amid Isolation from 2020-06-24T19:46:15

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches a sermon from Philippians 2:19-30 looking at true friendship — why we need it, what it looks like, and how to have it.

Striving by Grace from 2020-06-24T19:44:09

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches a sermon from Philippians 2:12-18 about cultivating holiness, endurance, and sacrifice, even in the face of difficulty.

Justice and Mercy from 2020-06-24T19:38:27

Pastor Jeremy treat preaches a sermon from Isaiah 61:1-4 exploring God’s answer to the injustice and suffering of our world.

Worthy of the Gospel from 2020-05-21T17:44:34

Pastor Adam Smith preaches a sermon from Philippians 1:27-30 on some of the ways the gospel's eternal perspective both comforts and challenges us.

To Live Is Christ from 2020-05-12T21:01:45

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches a sermon from Philippians 1:18-26, unpacking especially Paul's complex statement that "to live is Christ and to die is gain."

Resilient Faith from 2020-05-04T19:13:53

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches a sermon from Philippians 1:12-18 about the way the gospel produces the resilience we need to face difficulty.

Unexpected Gratitude from 2020-04-26T06:53:37

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches a sermon from Philippians 1:3-11 about remembering what God has done, trusting in what God is doing, and hoping in what God will do.

Strengthened by Adversity from 2020-04-20T06:22:35

Pastor Jeremy Treat begins a new sermon series through the book of Philippians with a sermon from Philippians 1:1-2.

The apostle Paul writes this letter from prison (talk about social dis...

Jesus Changed My Life from 2020-04-14T23:03:29

Is there hope? Is change possible? What is my purpose?

We believe the answer to these questions is not found in a journey of self-discovery or a pursuit of worldly knowledge. It is found ...

The Compassionate King from 2020-04-06T18:38:42

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches a sermon from Matthew 21:1-10 looking at just how different a king Jesus is from all other kings -- a king who serves, suffers, and saves.

Faith Over Fear from 2020-03-30T18:45:47

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches a sermon from Matthew 14:22-23 on giving faith -- to lament, for provision, and with one another -- and not fear the first word in our lives.

God of Hope from 2020-03-23T04:00

We all need hope. In the face of physical illness and financial hardship we can be tempted to despair. But Scripture tells us we can, not just have hope, but overflow with it!

Pastor Jere...

A Time to Love from 2020-03-15T16:00

Pastor Jeremy Treat begins a series of sermons exploring faith, hope, and love with a sermon from Luke 10:25-37.

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He Warns Because He Loves from 2020-03-08T18:42

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from 1 Corinthians 4 on the healthy and unhealthy ways a diverse urban church can live in community together.

How God Grows the Church from 2020-03-03T06:05:06

1 Corinthians 3
How do we mature as a community?
Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from 1 Corinthians 3 on the ways God grows and matures the church

The Mind of Christ from 2020-02-25T00:13:25

Pastor Adam Smith preaches from 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 on what it means to be living in and empowered by the Holy Spirit in every aspect of our life - especially in our thoughts and actions - and our...

The Foolishness of the Cross from 2020-02-16T17:00

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 on the relationship between divine wisdom and worldly foolishness as embodied in the scandal, glory, and community of the cross.

The First Urban Christians from 2020-02-09T08:00

Pastor Jeremy Treat begins our 2020 sermon series through the book of 1 Corinthians.

Nationalism and the Kingdom of God from 2020-02-02T17:41

In this sermon from Daniel 1, Pastor Jeremy Treat looks at the relationship between citizenship in heaven and citizenship in a specific country in a specific time and place.

God and Government from 2020-01-26T08:00

In this sermon from Romans 13:1-10, Pastor Jeremy Treat examines the goods of government as described in Scripture and the even better way the good news of Jesus offers us.

Church and Politics from 2020-01-19T20:00

In this sermon from Ephesians 2:19-22, Pastor Jeremy Treat looks at how our citizenship in the heavenly city must shape our citizenship in the earthly city, how the way we talk about politics is as...

2020 Vision Sunday from 2020-01-12T17:38

In this special teaching, Pastor Jeremy Treat looks at who we are as a church, why we’re in LA, where God led us in 2019, and where we sense his leading as we look forward to 2020.

Pray Then Like This from 2020-01-05T08:00

Pastor Nathan Potter preaches a sermon from Matthew 6:7-14, where Jesus gives his disciples the most-recited prayer in history.

Reflection and Resolution from 2019-12-29T17:00

Pastor Mike Portland preaches the final sermon of 2019 from Psalm 90 on a biblical perspective for our past year and future ones.

Love Incarnate from 2019-12-22T12:00

Pastor Jeremy preaches a Christmas sermon from 1 John 4:9-12.

Peace Incarnate from 2019-12-15T08:00

Pastor Nathan Potter preaches an Advent sermon from Judges 6:22-24.

Hope Incarnate from 2019-12-08T20:00

Pastor Adam Smith preaches an Advent sermon from Psalm 130.

Joy Incarnate from 2019-12-01T08:00

You were made for joy. The ultimate biblical portrait of joy is, however, not a feeling but a person. Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Luke 2:1-11.

Preach the Word from 2019-11-24T08:00

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from 2 Timothy 4:1-5 about the centrality of preaching the word of God -- and the Word who is God -- to the life of the church.

Family Rituals from 2019-11-17T20:00

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 on how generosity itself is a gift, an act of worship, and a means of growing in maturity.

A Generous Community from 2019-11-10T20:00

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 on how generosity itself is a gift, an act of worship, and a means of growing in maturity.

Gather and Scatter from 2019-11-03T20:00

Beginning with Acts 8:19-26, Pastor Jeremy Treat examines how, despite our individual tendencies to favor one or the other, the church is called to both gather for worship and scatter on mission.

Prone to Wander from 2019-10-27T19:00

Pastor Adam Smith preaches from James 5:19-20 on the practices God has given the church as a way to guard it against the unavoidable sins, imperfections, and wandering hearts to which any group of ...

Jesus Leads the Church from 2019-10-20T07:00

Pastor Jeremy Treat uses 1 Peter 5:1-5 to explore a biblical model of church leadership that includes Christ, elders, deacons, staff, and the church's members themselves.

What's My Role from 2019-10-13T19:00

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches a sermon from Acts 2:42-47 exploring what it means for each of us to have a unique part to play in the larger community that is our local church.

What Is The Church from 2019-10-06T19:00

Pastor Jeremy Treat delves into the nature of church itself; what it is, what it isn't, and some ways we have misunderstood it.

Why Church from 2019-09-29T19:00

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Matthew 16 in the first sermon from our new series: "Why Church Matters."

The Tension of Faith from 2019-09-22T19:00

Pastor Devin Deuell of The Commons LA preaches from Romans 4:18-25 on how faith enables us to navigate the impossible tensions of life.

Cultivating Love from 2019-09-16T22:33:58

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches the third of three sermons from John 15, speaking on cultivating love and turning it from a “have to” to a “want to.”

Bearing Fruit from 2019-09-08T14:37

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches the second of three sermons from John 15, this time delving into the Scriptural concept of fruit-bearing lives.

Abiding in Christ from 2019-09-01T18:42

Pastor Jeremy Treat begins a sermon series on John 15 and what it means to abide in Christ.

Wonder in the Darkness from 2019-08-25T07:00

Pastor Christian Simas (Reality Stockton) preaches from Psalm 88 on the space God creates for us in the act of prayer for us to mourn, to honestly wrestle with him, and for his light to break in.

The Voice of God from 2019-08-18T19:00

Pastor Nathan Potter preaches a sermon from Psalm 19 on the richness of poetry and the many voices it can contain.

The Power of Remembering from 2019-08-11T19:00

Pastor Chris Lazo preaches from Psalm 137:1-9 on what it means to be remembered by God and remember what that means about our identity.

Our Transcendent Creator from 2019-08-04T16:00

Pastor Adam preaches from Psalm 104 on the greatness and glory of God the Creator, and how we can praise him in faith.

Defeat and Deliverance from 2019-07-22T16:26:11

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches through Jeremiah 50:1-10 about how the deliverance of his people also entails the defeat of their enemy and how the Bible is a rescue story.

The Rescue from 2019-07-15T16:30:46

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Jeremiah 38:1-13 how God's rescuing hand is ever-extended to us.

Aftermath from 2019-07-14T19:00

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches through Jeremiah 39-43 on the fall of Jerusalem, which, along with the exodus from Egypt, is one of the two most definitive events in the Old Testament.

The Indestructible God from 2019-06-30T16:00

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Jeremiah 36:1-8 on the nature of the word of God and the ways we reject it.

God Our Comforter from 2019-06-23T07:00

"We're all wounded healers, saints and sinners, uncomfortable comforters. Church is messy, but it's the most beautiful thing in the world." Pastor Mike Portland preaches from Jeremiah 33, exploring...

A Culture of Prayer from 2019-06-16T19:20

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Jeremiah 33:1-3 on our need to be a people of prayer defined not by by answers, outcomes, or circumstances, but by intimacy with God.

A Vision for the Future from 2019-06-09T09:00

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Jeremiah 31, looking at the history of God's covenant with his people, the way he transformed that covenant through Jesus, and the joy that comes with being loved ...

God's Plan for My Life from 2019-06-02T09:00

Pastor Jeremy Treat examines one of the most-quoted (and perhaps most misused) verses in the Bible and clarifies its meaning by looking at it in the context in which it was written.

Seek the Peace of the City from 2019-05-26T21:00

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches a sermon from one of the anchor passages in our 2019 Rooted series, examining what it means for us to be sent by God, to put down roots, and to seek the peace of our city.

The Gospel and Race from 2019-05-19T09:00

Visiting preacher Pastor Bryan Loritts delivers a sermon from Ephesians 2 exploring how the gospel demolishes our concepts of racial separation and opens the path to an intentional worshipping comm...

Promises In Exile from 2019-05-12T21:00

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches a sermon from Jeremiah 24:1-10, exploring seven promises God makes to his people in exile and how all the promises of God surprisingly lead tot he same response.

God's Way of Leadership from 2019-05-08T04:50:38

Pastor Jeremy Treat reaches a sermon from Jeremiah 23:1-6 examining God's definitions of good shepherds, bad shepherds, and what they have to do with his own divine role as our Chief Shepherd.

A Mess into a Masterpiece from 2019-04-29T17:43:27

Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches a sermon from Jeremiah 18:1-11, exploring a metaphor God uses throughout Scripture: that God is the potter and we are the clay.

There is Hope from 2019-04-22T07:30

We live in a world where many have given up hope. Our cities are broken. Our country is divided. The nations are raging. And those who are supposed to have answers have instead become part of the p...

I Am the Good Shepherd from 2019-04-14T21:00

Guest preacher Pastor Kensen Lam gives a Palm Sunday sermon exploring John 10 and what Jesus' sometimes-overly-familiar claim that he is the good shepherd really says about us and, most importantly...