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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.

Jul 31, 2023

Dr. Somerville continues his 'When in Romans' sermon series today, and in it he asks, "Is there anything worse than death?"  It's a thought provoking question and worth listening to the sermon to find out.


Jul 24, 2023

As Dr. Somerville continues his 'When in Romans' sermon series he emphasizes the point that Paul is making that through our baptism we become the 'children of God.'  And as 'children of God' we stand to inherit every good thing God has to give.  Though we now live in an imperfect world, we have the vision that one day...



Jul 17, 2023

Dr. Somerville returns to his 'When in Romans' sermon series today, and today continues talking about how to have peace with God.  He speaks of a sponge as an illustration of how we can do that, so you'll want to listen in and see how he connects the two!


Jul 10, 2023

In Dr. Somerville's absence today Dr. Allison Collier brings us a message about soul rest.  It's interesting that in really finding rest Jesus tells us that we need to take a yoke upon ourselves.  That doesn't sound very restful, but once you listen to Dr. Colliers sermon today it will make perfect sense.  Don't miss...