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.

Advent Treasure: Hope

Nov 29, 2021

Dr. Somerville begins and Advent sermon series entitled, "Advent Treasures." Today he talks about hope. And more specifically our hope in the return one day of Jesus.

It Hasn't Been Easy

Nov 24, 2021

Dr. Jim Somerville brings an encouraging Thanksgiving message. The past couple of years have been difficult navigating the effects of the virus, but we are coming out of that time and we have so much to be thankful for as life slowly returns to normal.

Faith of Our Mothers: Mary

Nov 22, 2021

Dr. Somerville finishes this "Faith of Our Mothers" sermon series talking about Mary, the mother of Jesus. Did she know what she was getting into when she said "Yes" to the angel Gabriel? How could she, but by faith she did say "Yes", and the course of the world was changed because of it. What is your yes?

Faith of our Mothers: Hannah

Nov 15, 2021

Dr. Jim Somerville continues the "Faith of Our Mothers" series, Today he talks about Hannah today, and how she is able to trust God, even when all those around her are saying she is childless because of her sin. Listen and see how God works through Hannah.

Faith of Our Mothers: Naomi

Nov 8, 2021

Dr. Somerville preaches the second of the four part series entitled, "Faith of our Mothers." Today he talks about Naomi, and how she, through difficult circumstances is able to arrange for Ruth's provision. And through that the stage is set for the future appearance of King David, and eventually Jesus.