
Earnest sermons centered on Jesus.
The gist
REALLIFE Spokane offers energetic, Scripture-driven Christian sermons with an altar-call sense of urgency. The teaching moves from biblical texts such as Colossians, Ephesians, John, Romans, Matthew, and 2 Corinthians into family life, work, school, worship, baptism, and personal surrender.
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About REALLIFE Spokane
REALLIFE Spokane is a Christian sermon feed shaped by the sound of a crowded Sunday room, a Bible opened near the start, and a repeated conviction that Jesus should occupy the highest place in ordinary life. The teaching is energetic. It does not treat faith as an abstract religious idea, but as encounter, repentance, healing, freedom, worship, and practical discipleship. Recent messages work through Colossians, Ephesians, John 20, Matthew 28, Romans, and 2 Corinthians 8 and 9, with the biblical text serving as the anchor for direct pastoral appeal. Easter becomes a proclamation of resurrection, forgiveness, and new life. Advent and Christmas become meditations on peace, love, vulnerability, and Jesus entering a broken world. Sermons on Ephesians and church mission turn outward, asking how faith shows up in homes, marriages, schools, lunch tables, classrooms, workplaces, and simple daily interactions. The pacing is full-hearted and repetitive in a purposeful way, circling back to grace, purpose, surrender, and the belief that God meets people in specific pain. Anxiety, depression, fear, heaviness, sin, spiritual opposition, and family strain are named as realities that faith must address. The show also carries the texture of local church life: greetings, appreciation for people serving in the room, references to worship, sermon notes, baptisms, and moments of prayer. Richie appears repeatedly as lead pastor, speaking with warmth, urgency, and a strong evangelistic posture. His messages often move toward response, inviting listeners to consider whether they need forgiveness, renewal, or a first surrender to Jesus. The theology is openly evangelical, centered on Jesus' death and resurrection, the work of the Holy Spirit, the authority of Scripture, and the call to make disciples. It suits listeners who want sermon audio that is emotionally direct rather than academic. It also fits those looking for a local-church voice with a clear emphasis on conversion, baptism, spiritual renewal, and everyday mission. Brief humor appears in the teaching, but the dominant mode is earnest pastoral exhortation. REALLIFE Spokane is best understood as a feed for people seeking high-conviction Christian preaching that connects biblical doctrine to the pressures and hopes of daily life.
Made for: Best suited for listeners seeking evangelical Christian sermon teaching with strong emphasis on Scripture, repentance, healing, discipleship, and personal response. It will especially fit those who prefer pastoral warmth and emotional urgency over academic distance.
What sets it apart: The feed combines local-church immediacy with a repeated focus on everyday mission: faith lived through families, schools, workplaces, and close relationships. Its sermons move quickly from biblical exposition into prayer, surrender, baptism, and changed daily life.
In their own words
We exist to reach the world for Jesus one person at a time. We pursue people, connect in real relationship, give of our time, and multiply disciples and churches to see this entire world know Jesus. Jesus is our model, and we base our entire lives off of His. He came when we were far off from Him, and we cannot afford to pursue any other mission than the one He has laid out for us. Will you join us?Please feel free to reach out to us, we can't wait to connect with you.www.reallifespokane.com509-795-0983
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Episodes
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The Kingdom of God.
·35m - 2
Is following Jesus actually worth it?
·37m - 3
The Joy that comes from Giving!
·46m - 4
Is God calling you to lead?
·39m - 5
Easter Sunday
·35m - 6
Ephesians Week 2
·42m - 7
Ephesians Week 1
·48m - 8
Fresh Fire
·47m - 9
Fresh Fire - How Should We Pray
·41m - 10
Fresh Fire - Why Do We Pray
·39m - 11
Love
·41m - 12
Testing Our Hearts
·42m - 13
15 Years of REALLIFE!
·43m - 14
Living a life of fullness.
·47m - 15
Have an overflowing mindset and heart!
·41m - 16
Relationships with God and People.
·45m - 17
Living a full life with Jesus!
·52m - 18
Being fulfilled in Christ!
·52m - 19
Being faithful until the end.
·40m - 20
Godly discernment needs curiosity.
·42m - 21
Jesus has power over distress.
·45m - 22
Facing and overcoming spiritual opposition.
·40m - 23
Being tested as a follower of Jesus.
·43m - 24
Is following Jesus worth the risk?
·43m - 25
Tearing down walls in your life.
·37m - 26
Prince of Peace
·44m - 27
Living Hope
·36m - 28
Celebration Sunday
·22m - 29
Commitment Sunday
·46m - 30
Where Your Heart Will Be
·54m - 31
What reverence for God looks like.
·40m - 32
What being Jesus' church really means.
·34m - 33
The church Jesus calls us to be.
·43m - 34
Life with the Holy Spirit.
·37m - 35
Are you being lukewarm in your faith?
·48m - 36
Enduring in God's kingdom.
·34m - 37
Is God calling you?
·33m - 38
Jesus is calling you back.
·39m - 39
Easter Sunday Service!
·35m - 40
We need to purify ourselves.
·42m - 41
God can make all things new!
·44m - 42
Changing through the power of Jesus!
·35m - 43
Conquering your mind.
·1m - 44
Capturing your thoughts.
·37m - 45
Why you need to focus on God.
·42m - 46
Building your life on Jesus.
·46m - 47
How to become a secure Christian.
·39m - 48
You are shaped by God!
·42m - 49
Finding peace in Jesus.
·40m - 50
Living like you are loved!
·38m - 51
Does it mean to be fishers of men?
·42m - 52
The gifts of the Holy Spirit!
·39m - 53
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit!
·45m - 54
Who is the Holy Spirit?
·44m - 55
Christmas Eve Service!
·31m - 56
Let Jesus be the light in your darkness!
·42m - 57
Having faith in God's eternal love!
·43m - 58
The real reason why Jesus came.
·38m - 59
Having real joy is a decision.
·39m - 60
The table of communion.
·30m - 61
The importance of celebration in Christ!
·40m - 62
The importance of purity.
·46m - 63
The table of simplicity.
·24m - 64
The Provision of God!
·38m - 65
The Table of Presence!
·42m - 66
Seated at the table of God!
·41m - 67
What it actually means to make DISCIPLES.
·40m - 68
You are called to Jesus's mission!
·41m - 69
How unity gives God glory.
·39m - 70
We are called to lay down our rights.
·42m - 71
Sacrifice In Christianity.
·47m - 72
Why connection with God and the church matters.
·50m - 73
You are called to submission.
·41m - 74
What worshiping God actually looks like.
·38m - 75
You have been chosen by God.
·37m - 76
Having a heart for the lost.
·35m - 77
You are called to humility.
·33m - 78
Tired of battling sin?
·34m - 79
Submitting to the spirit of God
·38m - 80
Dead to sin and alive in Jesus!
·37m - 81
God has so much more.
·32m - 82
Justification for our sin.
·36m - 83
You are righteous by faith.
·33m - 84
The equality of God's kingdom.
·34m - 85
You are called to integrity.
·34m - 86
Free yourself from judgement.
·36m - 87
You are called out of God’s wrath.
·36m - 88
You are called to belong.
·37m - 89
Easter Sunday Service.
·30m - 90
Trusting God's purpose for your life.
·42m - 91
Growing through difficulty and hardship.
·40m - 92
You are NEVER too far from God.
·43m - 93
Are You Running From God?
·42m - 94
A message for single people
·37m - 95
The Struggle With Sex
·35m - 96
Navigating God Centered Relationships
·48m - 97
How to Worship God with Reverence
·37m - 98
How to Hear God's Voice Through the Bible
·40m - 99
Seeking God's Presence Through Prayer
·30m - 100
Next steps with Jesus!
Pastor David shares a lighthearted introduction about coffee and being real, then announces a church plant in northwest Spokane called Bright Hill Church.
·35m - 101
Is Jesus Your Highest Priority?
A pastor introduces a new sermon series on the book of Colossians, emphasizing Jesus as the highest priority and explaining Paul's transformation from persecutor to apostle.
Apr 13, 2026·37m·2 clips - 102
Easter Sunday
A pastor delivers an Easter sermon celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and its significance for hope and new life.
Apr 5, 2026·35m·2 clips - 103
Ephesians Week 2
Lead pastor Richie introduces a sermon series on Ephesians, encouraging the congregation to expect God to work in their lives and emphasizing the church's mission to make disciples one person at a time.
Feb 2, 2026·42m - 104
Ephesians Week 1
Pastor Richie introduces a new sermon series on Ephesians, encouraging the congregation to expect God to work in their lives and to join the church's mission of reaching the world one person at a time.
Feb 2, 2026·48m - 105
Fresh Fire
Lead pastor Richie welcomes attendees to Real Life Church, emphasizing God's love, the church's mission to make disciples, and the importance of being empowered to share that love.
Feb 2, 2026·47m - 106
Love
Hidden gemPaul says, "while we were still sinners, Christ died for us," and 1 John adds, "this is love."
Jan 15, 2026·41m·2 clips - 107
Fresh Fire - Why Do We Pray
Jan 15, 2026·39m - 108
Fresh Fire - How Should We Pray
Jan 15, 2026·41m - 109
Prince of Peace
Richie, lead pastor of REALLIFE Spokane, presents “Prince of Peace” as an Advent message about experiencing Jesus’ peace in work, marriage, parenting, school, and personal anxiety.
Dec 9, 2025·44m·3 clips - 110
Living Hope
Dec 2, 2025·36m - 111
Celebration Sunday
Nov 24, 2025·22m - 112
Commitment Sunday
Nov 16, 2025·46m - 113
Where Your Heart Will Be
Nov 12, 2025·54m - 114
The Joy that comes from Giving!
Pastor Richie introduces a sermon series on 2 Corinthians 8-9, focusing on the joy of giving and setting hearts on Jesus.
Oct 27, 2025·46m - 115
Testing Our Hearts
Oct 27, 2025·42m - 116
15 Years of REALLIFE!
Oct 13, 2025·43m - 117
Living a life of fullness.
Oct 6, 2025·47m - 118
Have an overflowing mindset and heart!
Sep 28, 2025·41m - 119
Relationships with God and People.
Sep 21, 2025·45m - 120
Living a full life with Jesus!
Sep 16, 2025·52m - 121
Being fulfilled in Christ!
Sep 8, 2025·52m - 122
Being faithful until the end.
Sep 2, 2025·40m - 123
Godly discernment needs curiosity.
Aug 26, 2025·42m - 124
Jesus has power over distress.
Aug 21, 2025·45m - 125
Facing and overcoming spiritual opposition.
Aug 11, 2025·40m - 126
Being tested as a follower of Jesus.
Aug 4, 2025·43m - 127
Is following Jesus worth the risk?
Jul 29, 2025·43m - 128
Tearing down walls in your life.
Jul 21, 2025·37m - 129
Next steps with Jesus!
REALLIFE Spokane’s “Next steps with Jesus!” centers on Pastor David’s claim that Bright Hill Church is launching in northwest Spokane because the city has grown 15% in the last decade and more than 300,000 people within an hour have no faith engagement.
Jul 15, 2025·35m·2 clips - 130
Is God calling you?
Jul 2, 2025·33m - 131
Is God calling you to lead?
Jun 24, 2025·39m - 132
What reverence for God looks like.
Jun 16, 2025·40m - 133
What being Jesus' church really means.
Jun 9, 2025·34m - 134
The church Jesus calls us to be.
Jun 2, 2025·43m - 135
Life with the Holy Spirit.
A pastor shares a personal story about trying to fix his minivan to illustrate the importance of relying on the Holy Spirit when we don't know what to do next.
May 27, 2025·37m - 136
Are you being lukewarm in your faith?
May 19, 2025·48m - 137
Enduring in God's kingdom.
May 13, 2025·34m - 138
The Kingdom of God.
May 6, 2025·35m - 139
Jesus is calling you back.
Apr 29, 2025·39m - 140
Easter Sunday Service!
Apr 21, 2025·35m - 141
We need to purify ourselves.
Apr 14, 2025·42m - 142
God can make all things new!
Apr 8, 2025·44m - 143
Changing through the power of Jesus!
Mar 26, 2025·35m - 144
Capturing your thoughts.
Mar 10, 2025·37m - 145
Why you need to focus on God.
Mar 3, 2025·42m - 146
Building your life on Jesus.
Feb 25, 2025·46m - 147
How to become a secure Christian.
A pastor teaches from Psalm 139 about finding security in God's identity for you, addressing imposter syndrome and building a life on a solid foundation.
Feb 18, 2025·39m - 148
You are shaped by God!
Feb 10, 2025·42m - 149
Finding peace in Jesus.
Feb 3, 2025·40m