Richmond's First Baptist Church

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Richmond's First Baptist Church is a unique congregation where people from diverse cultural, ethnic, economic and religious backgrounds join together to put God’s love in action. All find a home in our church with opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and service.

Our people celebrate and draw strength from our diversity, which finds its unity in the Lord Jesus Christ. We embrace an international perspective with more than ten different languages spoken among our members. Men and women serve as deacons and as ordained staff in leading services and preaching sermons.

From Confusion to Rejoicing

Apr 29, 2018

Emma Potts: "[Philip] was in the midst of a very successful ministry, yet he came down a road that he didn't know where it was leading. He met a person who didn't look like him, yet he simply presented himself with an open spirit, and God was able to work through him. I pray to be that kind of Christian..."

Pastor's Class, 4/29/18

Apr 29, 2018

Dr. Jim Somerville's "Pastor's Class" from Sunday, April 29, 2018.

Vine and Branches

Apr 29, 2018

Jim Somerville: "I notice in this passage that Jesus says 'every branch that does not bear fruit is cut off, and every branch that does bear fruit is pruned.' He's not talking about churches here: he's talking about people: he's talking about you and me. Each one of us is a branch connected in one way or another to the...

Children's Sermon, 4/29/18

Apr 29, 2018

Dr. Jim Somerville's sermon to the children from Sunday, April 29, 2018.

Pastor's Class, 4/22/18

Apr 22, 2018

Dr. Jim Somerville's "Pastor's Class", from Sunday, April 22, 2018.