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.

When in Romans: Children of God

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...

When in Romans: Life and Peace

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!

When in Romans: Peace with God

Jun 19, 2023

Dr. Somerville is into the second week of his "When in Romans" sermon series, and this week he speaks of peace with God in the context of the recent news that the Southern Baptist Convention has voted to remove some member churches from the convention because of their stance on women being pastors. It's a...

Grace, Love, and Communion

Jun 5, 2023

Ever had trouble understanding the doctrine of the Trinity? Dr. Somerville breaks it down in his sermon today that may be just the catalyst for your comment, "Ah, now it get it!!" Listen in.

When I Find Myself in Times of Trouble

May 22, 2023

Rev. Don Davidson is out guest preacher today. He tells us that in life we will have times of trials and troubles, they are unavoidable. But God is there for us, taking care of us as we look to him for strength. Listen in as he elaborates.