Richland Hills Baptist Church

In Book of Revelation 3:1–6, Jesus confronts the church at Sardis, a church that had a reputation for being alive but was spiritually dead. This message warns of the danger of mistaking activity for true spiritual life and calls believers to wake up, remember the gospel, and return to a life of repentance. Christ’s words remind us that real spiritual vitality comes not from past success, but from...

The church in Thyatira was known for its love, faith, and service, but it had a dangerous blind spot. In this message from Revelation 2:18–29, we see how love without discernment can allow false teaching to take root in the church. Jesus reminds us that He sees everything and calls His people to hold fast to the truth.

Pergamum was a faithful church in a hostile culture—yet cracks were forming beneath the surface. In this sermon, we examine how compromise often begins subtly and ends severely. Jesus’ words remind us that faithfulness matters, holiness matters, and it’s never too late to return to Him.

What happens to our faith when comfort disappears? In this message from Book of Revelation 2:8–11, we look at the persecuted church in Smyrna and ask whether we would remain faithful if following Christ became costly. The challenge is simple but searching: will we follow Jesus only in peace, or will we follow Him no matter the price?

What if a church can be busy, doctrinally sound, and fiercely protective of truth—yet still break the heart of Christ? In this message from Revelation 2, we examine the church at Ephesus and the danger of faithful activity without faithful love. Jesus’ words are both a warning and an invitation: remember, repent, and return.

Membership in a local church is a good thing to do. But how does being a member advance the mission that God has called us to? In this message, Pastor Donald will show how being a member is vitally important to the success of the mission that we are called to be on. d

When was the last time you heard a sermon on church discipline? It has probably been a while. Yet when we speak about the importance of church membership, we cannot wisely avoid the subject of church discipline. What does it mean for you and for me? Is church discipline still relevant for the modern church? In this sermon, Pastor Donald addresses these questions and others, showing that church dis...

With so much discussion around church membership, it’s worth asking an honest question: what does it actually mean to be a church member? What does a church member do? In this sermon, Pastor Donald examines the biblical characteristics of church membership and challenges us to consider what it truly means to commit ourselves to a local church.

In the opening sermon of the series Questions About Church Membership , Pastor Donald addresses two essential questions: What is church membership, and is it biblical? This message lays the groundwork for understanding why meaningful membership in a local church is vital to the Christian life.

Is faithful Christian living just another self-help program? Can we grow in faithfulness and fruitfulness on our own, or is there something more? In this message, Pastor Donald walks through Psalm 1, showing that the path to blessing is built on the foundation of God’s Word.

In this sermon, we examine the doctrine of the virgin birth of Jesus Christ and ask whether it is truly biblical, believable, and relevant today. By walking through key passages in both the Old and New Testaments, we see how this doctrine reveals God’s power, His grace, and leads us to deeper worship at Christmas.

The glory of Christmas is the incarnation: God stepping into humanity. This reality is not simply a theological truth; it is a call to worship.

In this sermon Pastor Donald looks beneath the surface of the Christmas story to see how the birth of Jesus fulfills centuries of prophecy. These promises reveal God’s sovereignty, faithfulness, and personal care for His people — truths that don’t just inform us, but lead us to worship.

In this message, we explore the compassion of Jesus and His call for us to see and serve the broken around us. From human need to spiritual hope, we are challenged to let our hearts break for others and share the love of the Good Shepherd. Join us as we uncover what it means to bring hope, mercy, and the Kingdom of God to a hurting world.

In this episode, Pastor Don confronts the global reality of Christian persecution and draws from Acts 5 to show that suffering for Christ is not strange but sacred. Through stories from around the world, he reminds us that persecution often fuels the Gospel rather than stops it.

In Astonishing Grace, Available Grace, Pastor Don unpacks Jonah 3 to reveal the breathtaking scope of God’s mercy. From rebellious Jonah to repentant Nineveh, this message explores how God’s grace both surprises and embraces — reaching even those we might consider beyond His love. Discover a grace that breaks borders, humbles pride, and calls us to see every person as someone God longs to redeem.

What does it really mean to abide in Christ? In this message, Pastor Don explores John’s warning not to love “the world” — not creation or people, but the fallen system opposed to God. Drawing from 1 John 2:15–17, we discover how the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life compete for our hearts, and why they ultimately fail to satisfy. True life is found in abiding in Chris...

True love isn’t self-produced; it’s Christ-produced. Join us in John 15:12–17 as we explore how abiding in Christ transforms our hearts and grows His love in us.

Does God really answer prayer? In John 15, Jesus shows us that prayer isn’t a formula to get results but the lifeblood of abiding in Him. Discover how prayer shifts from transaction to relationship, shaping our desires to reflect His will.

Why do some walk away from Christ instead of abiding in Him? Pastor Don looks at John 15:1–11 and explores the dangers of deception, sin, selfishness, suffering, and the world that keep us from the joy of abiding in the true Vine.

Life and ministry move through seasons, each with its own challenges and blessings. In this message from Acts 20, we look at Paul’s farewell to the Ephesian elders and discover how servanthood, faithfulness, gospel-centeredness, and being Spirit-led guide us in every season of following Christ.

What does it really mean to abide in Christ? In John 15:1-11, Jesus shows us that abiding is more than intellectual belief. It is connection, reliance, and obedience that lead to lasting joy.

Are you bearing fruit—or just looking green? Jesus says a true branch in Him will always produce fruit. In this episode, Pastor Don unpacks the powerful metaphor of the Vine and the Branches from John 15, showing why abiding in Christ inevitably leads to transformation. Through lessons from the garden, we’ll explore what genuine spiritual fruit looks like, how pruning is God’s grace at work, and w...

What does it mean to abide in Christ? In this new series, Pastor Donald will explore what it means to abide, first starting with who we should abide in.

Pastor Donald shares how the Apostle Paul found unshakable peace in the middle of a raging storm because he trusted God’s plan. That same peace, rooted in Christ and not in our circumstances, can anchor your soul no matter what winds and waves you face.