RLCSAC Sermon Podcast

Pastor Damien Giacchino links Matthew 3:13-17 to a case for “leading under an open heaven,” using Jesus’ baptism, the opened heavens, the dove-like Spirit, and the Father’s voice of approval.

Taylor Ramsey opens for Real Life Church in Sacramento and frames the message around “Powering Up Your Prayer Life” as the first week of a fast.

Dean Deguara's message on James 1:27 and James 2:1-13 argues that 'pure and genuine religion' shows up in caring for orphans and widows and refusing favoritism toward rich and poor people.

Real Life Church’s RLCSAC Sermon Podcast episode “Humility: Heaven's Antidote | Supernatural Leadership | Pastor Dean Deguara” centers on Dean Deguara’s claim that election-season pride shows up in two forms: “abrasive pride” and “seductive pride.” He cites Jeremiah 48:29, 1 John 2:16, Proverbs 6:16-17, Proverbs 8:13, and 2 Chronicles 7:14 while arguing that humility is the “antidote” to political hostility.

Pastor Dean Deguara’s "He’s My Promise Keeper" centers on Matthew 21 and Zechariah 9:9, where Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey as a sign of humility and peace.

RLCSAC Sermon Podcast features Pastor Dean Deguara on "Learning to Hear the Voice of God | Supernatural Leadership," framed by a story about Mariah's broken Wi-Fi and the need to "unplug and reset." The sermon says hearing God's voice is a skill believers can develop, not a gift, and links that to a 36-day digital fast, scripture, prayer, people, obedience, gifts of the Holy Spirit, visions, and dreams.

Pastor Isaiah Sanchez continues the 'Teach Me How to Pray' series from Matthew 6:13, reading 'lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil' and arguing that Jesus is teaching protection, not provision.

Michelle opens for Real Life Church in Sacramento, then Pastor Greg Simas of Convergence Church says he is on a timeline because there are three services and a Father's Day message.

Dean Deguara's "Your Kingdom Come" message in the RLCSAC Sermon Podcast centers on Matthew 6:10, where Jesus teaches, "your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." He argues that prayer becomes transformational when self is dethroned, using Galatians 5, Romans 14:17, and the language of "righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit." The sermon includes a personal story from 2003 about closing a church plant, refusing to re-enter ministry for two years, and a friend's challenge to "get up out of your mess" and return to calling.

Dean Deguara closes Real Life Church's series The Genuine Church with a sermon built around James 4:13-17 and James 5, using Isaiah 55's 'come now' language as the central invitation.

Guest pastor Art Evans ties the Book of James to 1 Timothy 3:15, Ephesians 3:10, and Isaiah 60, arguing that the church is “the pillar and the stay” of truth.

Real Life Church pastor Dean Deguara teaches "supernatural leadership" by comparing believers to people locked out of an account because they forgot the right login information.

Pastor James Alexander teaches James 1:19 at Real Life Church and centers the message on "quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry." He uses note-taking, a 34% retention statistic, and a story about handwritten versus digital notes to argue that taking note is a discipline, not simple transcription.

Dean DeGora opens with gratitude and a welcome.

Pastor Dean Deguara frames Real Life Church Sacramento’s 2025 vision around “disruptive compassion” and ties it to the church’s Make Room initiative, missionary support, and local outreach.

Pastor Dean Deguara’s sermon on James 2:14-26 argues that the "genuine church" is identified by visible obedience, not faith claims alone.

Pastor Jessie opens by greeting the church, pointing listeners to Acts chapter 3, and framing the message as part of a series on supernatural leadership.

Pastor Jasmine delivers sermon on understanding and living supernaturally.

This sermon from Real Life Church explores the Book of James, focusing on integrity killers and contrasting worldly wisdom with heavenly wisdom.

Your worst failure is what will uniquely qualify you for what God called you to do

The message opens with a church welcome, a thank-you to the congregation, and an invitation to jump into the Word.

Real Life Church opens the Clear series with a call for clear eyes and a clear heart.

Pastors Scott and Karen begin with greetings from the district gathering and a little shared history.

RLCSAC Sermon Podcast features Pastor Dean Deguara preaching “Live Like Heaven | Heaven on Earth” around Real Life Church Sacramento’s vision to “look, live, and lead like heaven.” Dean says 120 kids went to camp, 29 were filled with the Holy Ghost, 47 people were baptized, 42 small groups launched, and the church gave thousands of dollars to community and missions.

Jesus's own brother didn't believe in him at first—here's what changed his mind.

RLCSAC Sermon Podcast’s “Forgive Us Our Sins | Teach Me How to Pray | Pastor Dean Deguara” centers on Luke 11:3-4 and the claim that prayer and forgiveness are daily necessities, not occasional rituals.

Dean Deguara, lead pastor at Real Life Church in Sacramento, teaches from Luke 11:2 and Matthew 6:5-8 on why prayer should be simple, private, and relational rather than performative.

Taylor Ramsey opens for Real Life Church in Sacramento, points listeners to the YouVersion app, and hands into Dean Deguara’s two-week Clear series on “getting free from darkness.” Dean reads Proverbs 3:21-26 and Mark 5:14, then connects “guard clear thinking and common sense” with the image of the man delivered by Jesus, now “sitting there clothed and in his right mind.” He uses pilots, fog, spatial disorientation, and cockpit instruments to argue that believers should trust God’s word and the Holy Spirit when feelings and circumstances distort reality.

Taylor Ramsey opens Real Life Church’s 21-day fast update by saying he and Amy became grandparents when Judah Jett Deguara was born, then moves into day 14 of the fast and the second part of “Teach Me How to Pray.” Dean Deguara argues from Luke 11 that prayer is expected, not optional, and that Jesus says “when you pray,” not “if you pray,” while also insisting prayer needs a set place and time.

Taylor Ramsey introduces Real Life Church in Sacramento and then turns to guest pastor Henry Smith, who serves in Ecuador and ties the message to “disruptive compassion.” Smith says Ecuador has seen over 7,000 people killed every year for the past three years, with Guayaquil and Duran marked by severe drug violence.