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.

Learning as We Go: Taking Our Places

Aug 29, 2022

Do you ever care too much about what other people think? Ever wonder what God thinks? Listen in to find out more!

Learning as We Go: Free from Bondage

Aug 22, 2022

Why is it sometimes we are so bound by habit or convention that we are unable to find joy and freedom in something totally unexpected? Listen is as Dr. Somerville has some encouraging words for those of us stuck in our lanes.

Learning as We Go: Ultimate Concerns

Aug 14, 2022

Dr. Somerville talks about crisis and how it is in these times we are forced to make decisions about what matters most. What in your life might be considered 'crisis' now and how do you think you will respond? Listen in!

Learning as we Go: Treasure in Heaven

Aug 8, 2022

Dr. Somerville begins a new sermon series today and the basic question that comes out of the sermon is, "In what or where to you store your treasure?" This is a compelling sermon, so listen in!

Building It as We Fly: Clothed with the New Self

Aug 1, 2022

Dr. Somerville concludes his 'Building It as We Fly' sermon series today and uses the illustration of Michelangleo's statue of David to propose that it is what we take away in life, not what we add, that reveals the beauty that is inside. This one is well worth a listen!