A Jesus Kind of Judge
What does Jesus see when He looks at you? This week we are looking at a mysterious prophetic parable Jesus enacts in front of His disciples and what it means to us today.

What does Jesus see when He looks at you? This week we are looking at a mysterious prophetic parable Jesus enacts in front of His disciples and what it means to us today.
Guest Speaker Peter Russell starts off Reality Santa Barbara New year with the sermon titled Born to Bless.
If you are a follower of Jesus, then you have a ministry in the church. But what does it mean to fulfill our ministry?
Whether under the tyranny of poverty and injustice or under the spell of overconsumption and apathy, the whole world is crying out for revolution! We, the followers of non-anxious, humble Jesus, are invited to participate in a Jesus kind of revolution.
On Pastor Lazo's last sermon as official Lead Pastor of Reality SB, he talked about what looks like Jesus favorite question shown in Mark 10:46-52 “What do you want me to do for you?”
The world’s success comes through greed and control. Jesus succeeds by serving and shows us how.
Eternal life comes from following Jesus. But this is hard for people who are well off.
The way we access God is in the same way a child receives a free gift they never expected.
Sometimes our relationships are framed by what we can get out of them. Jesus reframes the question by using the example of marriage.
Be aware of each other’s faith. Be aware of your own faith. Go all in on Jesus together.
Do not reject someone who is doing good just because they don’t belong to your tribe. Nor reject what you are doing because you don’t belong to the right group. God is making all things new and we are invited into that.
Guest preacher Stephen Posey will teach over Mark 9:30-37 to continue the series Jesus is King
Some things are only possible through ongoing communion with and reliance on the Father.
In a world filled with turmoil and urgency, what we need most happens to be right in front of us: Jesus, anointed by the Father to usher in the Kingdom is before us--we are called to listen to him.
Jesus’ way is different. Do we believe in him enough to follow Him?
Healing begins when we take our hope and hurt to the Great High Priest
Society has a couple problems with Jesus. He looks for those who believe that he is who he says he is, and invites them to follow him together
When you’re running on empty and there’s not enough to keep going, God can multiply what little you have
- The thief on the cross - Guest Gavin Ortlund teaches from Luke 23:39-43
Where can we find hope when we need healing? In Mark 7:31-37 a blind man desperate for healing encounters Jesus and finds hope in unexpected ways.
What happens when God’s promises don’t seem to line up with our reality? Gritty faith invites us to hear God in a new way in the very places of our disappointment (Core Values, pt 3)
When God seems hidden, some will seek God more desperately and will find their reward. He is gracious and there is always plenty at the table.
There is a shift taking place in the post-pandemic church. What if it’s a blessing in disguise?
RSB Core Values, Pt 2 - Too often we look away instead of truly seeing the people around us. Because of the lavish grace of God through Jesus, we are free to meet each other where we are and call each other to something higher!
The storms of life often challenge our trust. In the famous text of Jesus walking on water in Mark 6:45-52, we discover why our trust gets challenged during trials. But if Jesus really is the Good Shepherd and the Lord of the Storm, then we have reason to channel our trust in him during life’s storms
In an over-active, high-pressured environment, Jesus calls us to periodically stop and rejuvenate.
Gabrielle Hughes teaches on wholeheartedness, an RSB core value. In a fragmented world, wholeheartedness means showing up with God and others with all our hearts, minds, and strength.
Discipleship requires dependence, brings opposition, and is fueled by resolve
When we grow too familiar with Jesus, we risk creating "boxes" for him to fit in, and a bottleneck of unbelief threatens to stifle his work in our lives
Jesus gives life to those who are dead