Bible teachings from Reality LA, a church in Hollywood, CA. Reality LA's mission is to make disciples of Jesus who love God, one another, and our city. Visit us at realityla.com. Feel free to email info@realityla.com if you have any questions.
The Reality LA Audio Podcast: Bible Teaching podcast is a truly incredible resource for anyone seeking to grow in their faith and understanding of the Bible. The sermons presented in this podcast are so clearly articulated and filled with the good news of Jesus Christ. Even though I don't attend this church, I am incredibly grateful for the dedication and passion that goes into each sermon. The speakers at Reality LA have a deep understanding of the word of God and are able to convey it in a way that is meaningful and impactful to my life. It is beautiful to hear the Bible spoken by people who truly know and love Jesus as our Lord, King, and Savior. I have so much respect for everything they do and am thankful for the positive influence they have on my spiritual journey.
The best aspect of this podcast is the joy, love, and passion that comes through in every message. Each sermon leaves me thirsting for more of God's word, inspiring me to continue seeking Him in my daily life. The teaching at Reality LA is grounded in solid doctrine and provides practical application for everyday living. The messages are consistently challenging, intelligent, funny, relatable, and authentic. The pastors at Reality LA have been blessed with knowledge and wisdom from God, which shines through their teachings.
One potential downside of this podcast might be that it may not be appealing to those who do not prioritize their faith or have a strong interest in biblical teachings. However, for those who are looking to deepen their relationship with God or gain a deeper understanding of the Bible, this podcast is an invaluable resource.
In conclusion, The Reality LA Audio Podcast: Bible Teaching podcast is a blessing to all who listen to it. The dedication and passion of the pastors at Reality LA shine through each sermon as they share the truth of God's word with humor, relatability, and authenticity. This podcast has personally impacted my life and helped me grow in my faith journey. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to learn and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Holistic healing -- physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual -- is available today because of the suffering and exaltation of Jesus. Pastor Jeremy Treat continues our series through Acts with a sermon from Acts 3:1-26.
We might not always live up to our ideal, but that doesn't change who we are—the blood-bought people of God, saved by grace through faith, united to Christ by the power of the Spirit, and made possible through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Pastor Jonathan Fitzgerald continues our series through Acts with a sermon from Acts 2:42-47.
The gospel is not God's "plan B," but was God's plan before the foundation of the world to reveal his glory and save his people. Pastor Jeremy Treat continues our series through Acts with a sermon from Acts 2:22-41.
The church is a Spirit-filled, multicultural community witnessing to Jesus as the true king of the world. Pastor Jeremy Treat continues our series through Acts with a sermon from Acts 2:1-24.
When the disciples obeyed Jesus and stayed in Jerusalem to await the promised Holy Spirit, it was the transitional moment between the first and second chapters of the early church. Pastor Goodwin Deng continues our series through Acts with a sermon from Acts:1:12-26.
Our king's ascended. Our king's returning. What does this mean about how we live now, between the two? Pastor Jeremy Treat continues our series through Acts with a sermon from Acts:1:9-11.
Jesus advances his mission through the local church by the power of the Spirit. Pastor Jeremy Treat launches our year-long series through the book of Acts with a sermon from Acts 1:1-8.
We cannot fulfill our purpose on this earth without seeing and hearing from the one who made us. Pastor Nathan Potter preaches a sermon from Isaiah 6:1-8.
The resurrection of Jesus wasn't just an event, it was the beginning of a movement that can change our lives and transform our city. Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches an Easter Sermon from John 20:19-21.
Worship, praise, thanksgiving, and celebration cultivate joy deep within us—God is glorified when we are satisfied in him. Pastor Jeremy Treat concludes our Rebuilding for Renewal series with a sermon from Nehemiah 6:15-16; 12:27-43.
Opposition will come when doing the Lord's work, whether in the form of distraction, criticism, or temptation. Jeremy Treat continues our Rebuilding for Renewal series with a sermon from Nehemiah 6:1-14 on how to be resilient and faithful to the end in the midst of opposition.
God's renewal of a city and its people requires both preaching the Word and caring for the poor. Pastor Jeremy Treat continues our Rebuilding for Renewal series with a sermon from Nehemiah 8:1-8, 5:1-13 how both word and deed are essential.
Your weakness is a platform to show God's strength and your past struggles have prepared you to care for people going through the same. Pastor Jeremy Treat continues our Rebuilding for Renewal series with a sermon from Nehemiah 3:1-9; 7:70-72 on service and generosity.
Where most people see a city in ruins, a person with vision sees the opportunity for renewal. Pastor Jeremy Treat continues our Rebuilding for Renewal series with a sermon from Nehemiah 2.
God specializes in rebuilding what's falling apart and renewing what's broken. Pastor Jeremy Treat begins our sermon series through Nehemiah with a sermon from Nehemiah 1.
We are blessed to be a blessing. Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches a sermon from Genesis 12:1-3 on God's vision fro the connection between sacred space and his redeemed people.
At its best, desperation offers us an invitation to draw near to Jesus. Pastor Jonathan Fitzgerald preaches a sermon from Luke 11:1-13 about desperate prayer. This is one of our focus areas for 2025. To hear our full vision for 2025, go to reality.la/vision2025.
What does it mean to be a disciple who makes disciples? Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches a sermon from Matthew 28:18-20.
The world says, "You don't have enough—hold on tight." The gospel says, "Jesus is enough—pour yourself out." Pastor Kevin Weiner preaches a sermon from 1 Kings 17:8-16 about sacrificial service. This is one of our focus areas for 2025. To hear our full vision for 2025, go to reality.la/vision2025.
Who are we as a church, where have we been, where are we going, and what's your part? Pastor Jeremy Treat shares where we sense God leading us in 2025 and preaches a sermon from Acts 1:1-8.
We are in Los Angeles, for Los Angeles. Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches a sermon from Jonah 4:11 about our city, our place in it, and God's love for it.
God is here with us, he is our refuge, he is ruling and redeeming in Los Angeles. Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches a sermon from Psalm 46 and shares how our 2025 plans are adapting in light of the LA fires.
The Bible has an entire book devoted to grief and lament. Lamentations gives language to our souls and shows us that we can both mourn and hope as we look to God in the midst of crisis. Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches a sermon from Lamentations 3:17-26.
The story of Melchizedek gives us a foundation for generosity and a deeper vision of Jesus. Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches the first sermon of 2025 from Genesis 14:17-24.
Biblical wisdom is knowledge applied to life through faith. Pastor Kevin Weiner preaches a sermon from Proverbs 4:10-27.
The eternal son of God became a man and entered into the brokenness of this world. He joined us in our mess as a humble king who wields a vert different kind of power. Pastor Jeremy Treat concludes the Advent season with a Christmas sermon from Luke 2:1-21.
Do not lose hope because you have to wait. Pastor Adam Smith returns from Reality Carpinteria to preach an Advent sermon from Luke 1:57-80.
To see what Jesus' first advent would mean to the world, seeing it from Mary's perspective is a good starting point—it's such good news that she shares that perspective in the form of a Hebrew song. Guest preacher Bobby Scott preaches an Advent sermon from Luke 1:39-56.
Advent is an opportunity to join with our sisters and brothers all over the world to reflect and to remember the hopelessness of our fallen condition without Jesus, but also to revel and rejoice in the joy of God's redemptive solution in Jesus. A week after the conclusion of our Good News for All series through the book of Luke, Pastor Goodwin Deng revisits Luke 1:26-38 for our first Advent sermon of 2024.
Our hope is in not just in the crucified, resurrected Christ, but the ascended Christ who sits, reigns, gives, intercedes, and returns! Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches a sermon from Luke 24:48-53.
If Christ is truly raised from the dead, it means hope is possible, there's purpose in our suffering, we're not alone, his power can be made perfect in weakness, injustice has an expiration date, evil will be held accountable, and fear can be driven out by love! Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches a sermon from Luke 24:1-49.
This week we reach the climax of the book of Luke! Pastor Philip Chew preaches a sermon from Luke 22:7-20 and Luke 23:26-49.
Pastor Jeremy Treat explores what it means to give our ultimate allegiance to Christ over any political party. Through Jesus' response to a political question in Luke 20:19-26, he invites us to seek God's kingdom above all else, embracing faith over politics, unity over division, and Jesus over any party.
What does the parable of the wicked tenants teach us about the reality of sin and the character of God? Pastor Jonathan Fitzgerald continues our Good News for All series with a sermon from Luke 20:9-18.
In a society focused on external appearance, emotional wellness, physical fitness, and relational wholeness, we tend to overlook a thriving soul. Pastor Jeremy Treat pauses our Good News for All series to share a teaching from Psalm 143.
Stewardship is about more than our money or possessions. It's about investing our entire lives in the kingdom of God. Pastor Jeremy Treat continues our Good News for All series with a sermon from Luke 19:11-27.
An encounter with Jesus really does change everything. Pastor Jeremy Treat continues our Good News for All series with a sermon from Luke 19:1-10 about just such an encounter.
How can we ensure what we do matters? That our lives goes beyond the living of them? In other words—how do we inherit eternal life? Pastor Nathan Potter continues our Good News for all series with a sermon from Luke 18:18-30.
Persisting in prayer is key to persevering in prayer. Pastor Jeremy Treat continues our Good News for All series with a sermon from Luke 18:1-8.
God is moving. Today. Toward you. With compassion. Pastor Jeremy continues our Good News for All series with a sermon from Luke 15:11-32 on the parable of the prodigal sons.
Secular inclusivity pretends to accept and celebrate all lifestyles, but is actually rather exclusive to people who don't align with their agenda. Biblical inclusivity acknowledges the demands of following Jesus, yet genuinely invites all to trust him and join the community of the church. Pastor Jeremy resumes our Good News for All series with a sermon on inclusivity from Luke 14:12-24.
A contrite heart is not just satisfied with forgiveness, but longs for the joy of a restored fellowship with God. Guest preacher Afshin Ziafat continues our summer series through the Psalms with a sermon from Psalm 51.
The gospel means we can be afflicted but still prevail, be afflicted but still joyful and hopeful, and be afflicted yet at peace. Guest preacher Vermon Pierre continues our series through the Psalms with a sermon exploring Psalm 129.
The gospel truths found in Psalm 103 invite us to bask in the glory and the goodness of our God, provide an antidote to our spiritual amnesia, and can soften our calloused hearts. Pastor Goodwin Deng continues our summer Psalm series with his first sermon for our church family.
The God on your side will stop at nothing to defend, protect, establish, and save. Pastor Kevin Weiner continues our summer series through Psalms with a sermon from Psalm 124.
God is a God of rescue. Guest preacher Christian Simas from Reality Stockton launches our summer Psalms series with a sermon from Psalm 40.
We don't need to live in anxiety that comes from focusing on the wrong things. Let's focus on Christ—and seeking his kingdom—and experience peace. Pastor Jeremy Treat continues our Good News For All series with a sermon from Luke 12:22-31.
How do we guard against covetousness? Pastor Nathan Potter continues our Good News for All series with a sermon from Luke 12:13-21 comparing the covetous heart to the generous heart and learning what it means to be rich toward God.
How do we pray? Why do we pray? Pastor Nathan Potter continues our Good News for All series with a sermon from Luke 11:1-13 looking at the “Lord's Prayer.”
The pace of our exterior lives is merely a reflection of our hurried souls…but Jesus offers a different way of life! Pastor Jeremy Treat continues our Good News for All series with a sermon from Luke 10:38-42.
The parable of the good Samaritan is one of the most famous stories in the world, but also perhaps one of the most misunderstood. Pastor Jeremy Treat continues our Good News for All series with a sermon from Luke 10:25-37.