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.

Truth Revealed

Feb 28, 2022

Dr. Somerville finishes his "Truth" sermon series talking about light. In our lives we have direct light and reflected light. Listen in as he describes the differences and how they point us to the truth about God.

Unconventional Truth

Feb 21, 2022

Continuing his "Truth" sermon series, Dr. Somerville shares that in a TED talk by Karen Armstrong, she says that religion is not about beliving things but is about behaving differently. With that in mind, how we treat those who are different from us takes on a whole new meaning. Listen in...

Upside-Down Truth

Feb 14, 2022

Dr. Somerville continues his "Truth" sermon series and today he is comparing the different ways that Matthew and Luke mention "Blessed are the poor in spirit" vs "Blessed are you who are poor," and how that can change the way we approach rich and poor.

Getting Personal

Feb 7, 2022

Ruth Szucs is our Martha Stearns Marshall preacher for February 2022. As she shares her story of coming to faith, she strongly relates to Peter's relationship relationship with Jesus. His relationship to Jesus was, and our relationships with Jesus can be adventures that are meant to be lived and embraced. May it be so...