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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.

  1. All Episodes
  2. 2019
  3. 10

On Being Poured Out

Oct 27, 2019

Jim Somerville: "That reminds me of something I heard when that big bicycle race was being held in Richmond a few years ago. One of the competitors talked about pouring himself out in that race like you would pour out a glass of water. His goal, he said, was to pour out the last drop as he crossed the finish line..."

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Continue in What You Have Learned

Oct 20, 2019

Jim Somerville: "Remember them? The 'Nones'? The one in four Americans who claim no religious affiliation of any kind? [Lillian] Daniel has had a good bit of experience with those people, and has identified at least four kinds of Nones..."

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Learning to Say Thank You

Oct 13, 2019

Amy Butler: "I grew up in Hawaii, and every school year we’d take field trips to the capitol and learn the story of Father Damien and the legacy of leprosy in Hawaiian history..."

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The Faith We Received

Oct 6, 2019

Jim Somerville: "Where did you get your faith? While you’re thinking about your answer, let me give you mine..."

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