RLCSAC SERMON PODCAST: Recent Episodes
Lead Pastor: Dean Deguara
The Real Life Church weekly sermon is prepared and provided by the RLC teaching team to equip, encourage and empower the greater Body of Christ.
In this powerful message, we're challenged to become 'exporters of God's love' rather than mere experts in religious knowledge. The parable of the Good Samaritan serves as a cornerstone, illustrating how true faith manifests in compassionate action. We're reminded that knowing scripture isn't enough; we must internalize and live out God's love, even when it's inconvenient or crosses social barriers. The story prompts us to examine our own lives: Are we like the priest and Levite who pass by, or the Samaritan who stops to help? This teaching urges us to allow God's compassion to disrupt our comfortable routines and move us to action. It's a call to embody 'pure religion' by caring for those in need, just as Christ cared for us when we were spiritually destitute.
In this powerful message, we're challenged to 'think clearly' and live free from darkness. Drawing from Proverbs 3:21-26, we're reminded to guard clear thinking and common sense with our lives. The sermon uses the analogy of pilots flying above the clouds for better visibility, urging us to rise above life's chaos and confusion to gain God's perspective. We're encouraged to trust in God's word as our instrument panel, guiding us through life's turbulence. The message emphasizes the importance of having a Christ-centered biblical worldview, especially in a culture that often challenges our faith. It's a call to filter everything through God's word, reminding us that while culture changes, Jesus remains the same yesterday, today, and forever. This teaching is particularly relevant in our current times, where mental health challenges are prevalent. We're reminded that embracing God's perspective can bring true meaning, purpose, and lasting joy to our lives.
In this powerful message, we're challenged to examine our spiritual vision and the condition of our hearts. The story of Samson from the book of Judges serves as a stark reminder of how easily we can become blinded by our desires. Samson's life illustrates the dangers of choosing what looks good over what is right, and how compromise can lead to spiritual blindness. We're encouraged to reflect on our own lives - are we living with clear eyes and a pure heart, or have we allowed worldly desires to cloud our vision? The message emphasizes that our eyes are the lamp of our body, and what we focus on will inevitably shape our hearts. It's a call to renew our commitment to God, to seek His presence, and to allow Him to cleanse our hearts and restore our spiritual sight. This overview reminds us that God's grace is always available, even when we've strayed, and that He's ready to create new growth in our lives if we turn back to Him.
Wherever you are at, whatever has been lost, whatever you’ve lost, if your lost our prayer is that through this message you would be found and bring you into a sense of belonging and returning home like you’ve never experienced before.
God spoke to us (Pastors Dean and Amy) 2 years ago and told us to start building a prophetic history at Real Life Church. This is a prophetic word that was spoken over Pastor Dean and Amy at The Gathering of Eagles February 19th, 2020.
This week on Sunday Conversations: Pastor Dean, Pastor Jessie and Pastor Damien share about RLC's Action Plan in response to the Corona Virus Pandemic as well as some words of encouragement and biblical truths.
What will happen if a church dares to reimagine the norm, the same ole same ole, the average, the mundane; and ask the Holy Spirit for help to see, hear and know all that God has for us? This series will lead you on a journey of discovery and will dare you to REIMAGINE what's possible!
You are part of A BIGGER STORY. In this series you will learn how to connect your story to four major themes in scripture!
Pastor Elictia Hart is known for her compassion, faithfulness, and Willingness to go the extra mile to share the love of Christ. She is an preacher, teacher and prayer warrior called to encourage the body of Christ. With a sincere heart for people and desire to see the perfect will of God done in people’s lives, she doesn’t take lightly the calling and assignment she has been given.
Gary & Cherisse Zelesky are long time friends of Real Life Church and share their new endeavor to see leaders and pastors renewed and restored.
Pastor Dean introduces the first female, Deborah; to our series of Divine Mentors and how God desires to break the cycles of extreme with One Decision, One Decree, and One Divine Appointment!
Pastor Jessie reveals the resiliency of Joseph's life and how it can apply to our life today!
Pastor Damien Giacchino challenges us to rise up and build the walls that protect the presence of God in our lives and a community.
The conclusion of the Will of God series part 3 with and extraordinary teaching on the life of Job.
Many of us long for a mentor not realizing God's divine mentors are readily accessible throughout the pages of scripture. In this summer series you will be introduced to bible characters whose lives we still can learn and grow from.
Highly caffeinated entrepreneur and co-founder at Webconnex. He loves startups, family, faith and bacon. He is profound teacher of God's word and is the founder and leader of Epic Life , a young adult and young professional movement in Sacramento.
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Jesus said, "I Will Build My Church!" Pastor Dean shares how God breathes, births and builds His church on the revelation of who he is.
Over the centuries many things have been said about the Bible: God’s Word. It’s outdated Boring, irrelevant, Controversial,
But the truth is it’s the Most sold book, most read book in all of history.
Christians claim to believe the Bible is God's Word. We claim it's God's divinely inspired, inerrant message to us. Yet despite this, we aren't reading it. In this message Pastor Dean inspires us to understand the Bible is no ordinary book. It’s a book that breathes! A book that breathes life, wisdom, promises and power into our life when we spend time in God's word.
Damien Giacchino and his wife Stacey are the Young Adult Pastors of Grown & Sanctified, a Young Adult Ministry at Calvary Christian Center (CCC). As Young Adult Pastor, Damien is devoted to helping young adults (YA) discover the length, height, width, and depth of God’s love, not just in knowledge, but also through experience. Damien like some has not always been saved. Although Damien knew of God he wasn’t living for God and it was when he was facing several years in prison and had no one to help, with multiple cases pending and with no money for a lawyer, he asked God for help and received it. He experienced God’s mercy and grace over his life. Which led him to make a commitment to God by rededicating his life back to Christ. Shortly after God begin to intervene in Damien’s situation and he experienced the love of Jesus redemptive power. After receiving God’s mercy his sentence was reduced to a year. Upon his release Damien pursued his calling and attended Calvary Christian Center’s Five Fold School School of Ministry for two years where he met his lovely wife Stacey and became a licensed and ordained as a minister. Damien loves spending time with his family. He is a committed husband to Stacey, and caring father to their son Damien Giacchino Jr. (DJ). Damien Giacchino served as a youth pastor and shortly after he continued his formal education at Sacramento Theological Seminary where he received a Bachelor of Theology and a Masters of Christian Counseling.
Seek God for the City - Our attention turns towards reconciliation and the healing between nations and people groups in our nation and around the world.
What is preventing the harvest that Jesus said was plentiful? Pastor Dean explores Jesus command to Pray the Lord of the Harvest.
Reverend Earl Smith became the youngest chaplain ever hired by the California Department of Corrections when he was asked to become the chaplain at San Quentin in 1983. In 2000, Earl was named National Correctional Chaplain of the Year. He currently serves as chaplain for the San Francisco 49ers and the Golden State Warriors. He has appeared on HBO, CNN, The 700 Club, Trinity Broadcasting and the Discovery Channel, and has been featured in Newsweek and Time.
Annual Faith Promise Sunday where we believe God to further our reach from neighborhoods to nations.
Lisa Bevere’s authentic and passionate teachings weave profound biblical truths with practical application. A New York Times best-selling author, her books are in the hands of millions worldwide. Lisa and her husband John, who’s also a best-selling author and teacher, are the founders of Messenger International.
Joel Bennett has a heart to reach people from all walks of life and backgrounds, with the life giving message of Jesus Christ. This message is one that will see both young and old live with a passion/purpose and praise to an all mighty God. The mandate they have been set is to see Salvation, Breakthrough and a powerful move of the Holy Spirit which equips and empowers their lives.