How does the Bible depict sex, and how does that apply to our lives? Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Proverbs 5 on sex as a good gift from God, while addressing the destructive nature of sin and the abundant grace and forgiveness found in Christ.
Author: Reality LA
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Wisdom With Words
Why are words so powerful? Pastor Jeremy Treat teaches from Proverbs 26:17-28 on being wise in how we speak and realizing that our words ultimately reflect our hearts – which only God can change.
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Wisdom in Friendship
Why is friendship such a significant part of the Christian life? Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Proverbs 27:5-10 on true friendship, which is marked by loving correction, wise counsel, and lasting commitment.
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Wisdom and Discipline
Why do the Proverbs speak of the importance of discipline and the danger of laziness? Pastoral Resident Devin Deuell teaches from Proverbs 6:6-11 on the way in which wise discipline is rooted in who God is and how He created the world to flourish.
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Robby Lattimore
Robby was born in Memphis, Tennessee (barbecue capital of the world), but grew up in Atlanta, Georgia (which Robby claims has worse traffic than LA—a thought that is, quite frankly, terrifying). Robby’s parents became Christians when Robby was 12, and when Robby noticed the radical change in their lives and attitudes, he realized that Jesus was indeed a living Savior. While a teen, Robby started playing music as a way to be involved in the church his family attended, and found musical worship a wonderful way to center his heart around Christ.
After graduating high school, Robby moved out to Los Angeles to pursue music. He soon fell in love with LA, both for its cultural richness and its kaleidoscopic array of food options. A worship leader from Atlanta had recommended Reality LA to Robby, and Robby soon came to call Reality LA his church home.
After dating long-distance for several years, Robby and his high school sweetheart, Mary Beth, got married and decided to make their home in Los Angeles. The Lattimores currently live in El Sereno, a hidden Eastside neighborhood whose name, appropriately enough, means “serene, quiet, unruffled place.” Robby plays bass in studio sessions and live bands, in addition to his current job as Worship Director at Reality LA.
In his free time, Robby loves learning about a variety of things—from food to world culture, civics to journalism—and considers himself a Wikipedia enthusiast of sorts. He and Mary Beth are especially passionate about growing deeper in community life with their church family and local neighbors.
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Wisdom in Justice
God is a God of justice, and so His people are called to be people of justice. Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Proverbs 11:1-10 on the reality of injustice and how we are to wisely pursue justice, advocate for the oppressed, and look to Jesus.
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Wisdom With Money
How should we view and use money? Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Proverbs 3:9-10 on the nuanced way in which the Bible depicts wealth, calling us to worship God with our money, to give wisely and generously, and to keep our hope in Christ.
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Wisdom in Decisions
How do we make decisions that align with the will of God? Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Proverbs 21:1-5 on God’s absolute sovereignty over our lives, how the Lord guides us in making wise choices, and what decisions ultimately matter most.
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The Fulfillment of Wisdom
How do we grow in maturity and wisdom? Pastor Adam Smith preaches from Proverbs 9 on the dangers of folly, the importance of continually seeking maturity, and how to give and receive correction well.
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The Path of Wisdom
Wisdom isn’t merely about making good choices; it’s about who we become over time. Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Proverbs 4:10-27 on walking in the path of biblical wisdom, growing in character, and having our hearts shaped by Jesus.
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The Beginning of Wisdom
Why do we need wisdom, and what exactly is wisdom anyway? Pastor Jeremy Treat starts off the Proverbs series by preaching from Proverbs 1:1-7 on the ageless wisdom found in God’s word, and how it leads to a life well-lived.
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Without Wavering
In the midst of a culture of individualism, Jesus calls us to commit deeply to God and people. Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Hebrews 10:19-25 on drawing near to God, holding fast to the faith, and stirring up one another to love and good works.