Reality La Audio Podcast: Bible Teaching

How is Christ still accomplishing His mission on earth? Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Acts 1:1-8 on the role of the church in the world, and the absolutely vital power of the Holy Spirit in our lives as Christians.

How do we respond to tragedy in light of the Gospel? Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches on how the great injustice of Christ’s death leads us to respond with empathy, prayer, and justice.

What habits of the heart can help bring our lives into alignment with God? Pastoral Resident Devin Deuell teaches from Psalm 16 on the security and joy found in centering our lives on Jesus and finding our identity in Him.

Jesus’ resurrection isn’t a side note to the Christian faith, but lies at the very center of it. Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from 1 Corinthians 15:17-26 on what the resurrection of Christ means for the world, for our sin, and for our individual futures.

How does Christ's death on the cross redeem us from sin, and what does it mean to follow the crucified Messiah? Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Mark 15:1-39 on the suffering, glory, and victory of the cross.

Who was Jesus, and what was His mission? Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Luke 4:16-21 on Jesus’ identity as Messiah, His mission of bringing God's kingdom, and what that means for each of our lives.

How are God’s people to live in the midst of the kingdom of man? Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Daniel 1 on how God called Daniel and others to live in the midst of ancient Babylon, and what that means for us living in the world today.

How did Jesus rescue God's people, fulfill God’s promises, and establish the kingdom through His own suffering? Pastor Adam Smith preaches from Isaiah 52:13-53:12 on the prophecy of a coming Messiah, and explains how Christ's victory through suffering changes our lives now.

What is our focus as a church, and what are our individual roles within that focus? Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from John 21:20-23 on Jesus’ call to each of us to follow Him, love others in community, and point people to the gospel. This teaching references the 2016 video Reality LA: The First Ten Years.

How does King David's life show us the beauty of humility, repentance, and trust in God? Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from 2 Samuel 7:1-17 on King David’s strengths and weaknesses, which point us to the ultimate King and servant, Jesus Christ.

How does the story of God delivering Israel from slavery in Egypt relate to our lives now? Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Exodus 6:2-9 on how Israel's exodus points forward to Jesus’ atoning death, which sets humanity free from slavery to sin.

What does worshiping the Lord with a whole heart look like? Pastor Jeremy Treat teaches on how Psalm 97 reveals the idols of our hearts, reorders our praise toward God, and reignites our joy in worshiping our King.

How does God’s blessing of Abraham affect the entire world? Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Genesis 12:1-3 on how God’s promise to bless the nations through Abraham is fulfilled in Jesus, and how that affects our lives today.

Why is the world so messed up, and what's at the root of humanity's problems? Pastor Jeremy teaches from Genesis 3 on Adam and Eve, the nature of sin, the temptation to reject God’s word, and the promise of redemption in Jesus Christ.

How does the biblical account of the Garden of Eden show us God’s intent for humanity and the world? Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Genesis 1-2 on the image of God, the meaning of work, and the way Jesus sets right what humanity set wrong.

What is the kingdom of God that Jesus proclaimed? And how does it inform how we view our own lives? Pastor Jeremy Treat introduces the Kingdom Story series by teaching from Mark 1:15 on the stories of the world and the grand story of Scripture.

On Easter, we celebrate the fact that Jesus is risen, saving us from sin, Satan, and death. On Easter Sunday, Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 on the historical reality of Christ's resurrection and what that means for us today.

What can we learn from the Apostle Paul’s parting encouragement to the church at Ephesus? Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Ephesians 6:21-24, summarizes the book's main themes, and emphasizes the vital importance of committed love for God.

What does it mean to put on the armor of God? Pastor Britt Merrick preaches from Ephesians 6:10-20 on how we resist spiritual evil by looking to the power, protection, and victory found only in Jesus.

How does living out of our identity in Christ transform the way we approach our jobs? Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Ephesians 6:5-9 on the call Christians have to serve God by being good employees and good bosses, as we look to the greatest servant, Jesus.