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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.

Oct 31, 2022

Have you always felt that your life didn't quite measure up, that you were outside of the center of acceptance?  If so, Dr. Somerville has some encouraging workds for you today.  Listen in!


Oct 24, 2022

Today Dr. Somerville uses the analogy of parables as riddles to help us understand an important point that Jesus is making.  You'll be glad you listened to this one!!


Oct 17, 2022

Depending on how you hear and define the word 'justice' will go a long way in determining how you view it when it's mentioned in the Bible, and it's mentioned a lot in there!  Listen in as Dr. Somerville helps us hone in on what the Bible is saying when you read the word 'justice.'


Oct 9, 2022

Dr. Somerville turns his attention to day to the 10 lepers that Jesus healed.  You know the story-only one came back to express his gratitude.  There's power in gratitude, and today Dr. Somerville gives us a great look at just how much power there is.  Listen in!


Oct 3, 2022

As Dr. Somerville continues his 'Learning as We Go' sermon series, today he talks about the apostles asking Jesus to increase their faith.  Jesus' reply to them is rather odd, but maybe what he is saying is that they already have the faith, they just need to listen to him and live it.  Listen in to an encouraging...