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.

Talkback, 11/19/17

Nov 19, 2017

Dr. Jim Somerville's "Talkback" from Sunday, November 19, 2017. In this visit with the Upper Room and Gold Band classes, discussions include how technology is changing the way people engage with Richmond's First Baptist Church; 110% Sunday and the importance of tithing; the pastor's recent experience with Encounter RVA...

Talkback, 11/5/17

Nov 5, 2017

Dr. Jim Somerville's "Talkback" from Sunday, November 5, 2017. In this visit with the Builders class, discussions include the nature of the Holy Trinity, why Baptists usually don't talk about speaking in tongues, and the power of faith at the time of death.

Talkback, 10/22/17

Oct 22, 2017

Dr. Jim Somerville's "Talkback" from Sunday, October 22, 2017. In this visit with the Journey class, discussions include what it means to be a "big tent" church; the inspiration of scripture and the apocrypha; if Jesus is the only way to God.

Talkback, 10/15/17

Oct 15, 2017

Dr. Jim Somerville's "Talkback" from October 15, 2017. In this visit with the Agape class, discussions include the Spirit's role in the church today; listening for God and looking for signs; the Hubble Space Telescope and its likeness to spiritual retreat; the 2020 Vision process's traction in the church.

Talkback, 10/8/17

Oct 8, 2017

Dr. Jim Somerville's "Talkback" from October 8, 2017. In this visit with the Esther class, discussions include the danger of narrow, judgmental Christianity; the purpose and importance of Jesus' life and ministry; the difference among the Gospel messages of John, Mark, and Paul; how you can help move the church forward...