Real Life Community Church Richmond, KY

Message Us! In Acts of the Apostles 28:11–31 , Paul reaches Rome after a journey full of unexpected detours—shipwreck, delay, and imprisonment. Yet none of these hinder God’s plan. Even under house arrest, Paul boldly proclaims Jesus, and the gospel continues to advance. 👉 Big Idea: God’s Kingdom is unstoppable, and His will is accomplished—even through detours. See the sermon study guide: https:...

Message Us! Even after a brutal shipwreck and months of hardship, the Apostle Paul arrives exhausted on the island of Malta and chooses not to withdraw in self-pity. Instead, he continues to serve others—gathering sticks for a fire, receiving hospitality with humility, healing the sick, and pointing people to Jesus. This passage shows us a powerful key to weathering life’s storms: faithfully servi...

Message Us! Hope is hard to find when life feels like a graveyard, and that’s exactly why Luke 24 is so disruptive. We start with the women walking to Jesus’ tomb carrying spices and heartbreak, expecting a sealed stone, a dead body, and one more day of grief. Instead, they find an open tomb, God’s messengers, and a question that cuts through every distraction: “Why do you seek the living among th...

Message Us! Palm Sunday reveals that while the crowd rightly recognized Jesus as King, they misunderstood His mission. They expected a political Savior who would overthrow Rome, but Jesus came as a humble King riding on a colt to deal with a far greater problem— sin . When He didn’t meet their expectations, many turned away. In the same way, we can be tempted to follow a version of Jesus that fits...

Message Us! In Acts 27, Paul faces a violent storm while being transported to Rome, yet he responds with wisdom instead of panic. While others chase comfort, follow the crowd, or lose hope, Paul demonstrates what it means to walk with God in adversity. He earns trust through character, stands against the majority when necessary, anchors himself in hope through faith in God, and takes decisive acti...

Message Us! After two years in prison, Paul’s case is brought before the new Roman governor, Festus. The Jewish leaders again accuse Paul and ask that he be brought to Jerusalem, secretly planning to ambush and kill him. Paul refuses and exercises his right as a Roman citizen by appealing his case to Caesar, which means he will be sent to Rome. Before sending him, Festus asks King Agrippa II to he...

Message Us! In this message from the Gospel of Mark 6, Pastor Dale Cunningham reminds believers that the Christian life is not meant to be lived in constant busyness but in restful dependence on Christ. Looking at Jesus’ rhythm of ministry, rejection, loss, and service, he highlights how the Lord intentionally withdrew to quiet places for prayer and rest—and invited His disciples to do the same. T...

Message Us! In Acts 24, Paul stands trial before Governor Felix in Caesarea. The Jewish leaders, represented by the skilled orator Tertullus, bring formal charges against him. They accuse Paul of being a troublemaker who stirs up riots, leads a sect, and desecrates the temple. Their case blends political manipulation with religious hostility, and it begins with exaggerated flattery aimed at gainin...

Message Us! Paul arrives in Jerusalem knowing suffering awaits him. While in the temple, Jews from Asia falsely accuse him of opposing the Jewish people, the Law, and the temple—based on mere assumption. A mob forms, Paul is beaten, and Roman soldiers arrest him to prevent his death. Instead of retreating in fear or bitterness, Paul asks to address the crowd. He shares his testimony—his former per...

Message Us! What if the very pressures that threaten your faith are the tools God uses to amplify it? We walk through Acts 21–22 as Paul enters Jerusalem, honors temple customs, and still faces a cascade of false accusations that spiral into mob violence. The most human moment arrives when he asks for the floor, not to clear his name first, but to tell his story—before Christ, the encounter with t...

Message Us! We pause our Acts series to walk through Ephesians 4 and make a clear, urgent case for Christian forgiveness that is honest about harm and powered by grace. We name what forgiveness is, why it matters for our souls and our church, and how to practice it before the sun sets. • identity in Christ driving a transformed life • what forgiveness is not and common errors • absorbing the debt...

Message Us! We connect Super Bowl grit to spiritual growth and show why the Christian life is a daily calling. Ephesians 4 gives us a clear goal: unity, maturity, and a church that equips every believer for real ministry. • the Christian life as a daily calling • fundamentals of humility, gentleness, patience, love • unity in one body, one Spirit, one hope • why nobody grows alone and the role of...

Message Us! In Acts 21:17–26, Paul arrives in Jerusalem and is warmly received by the church leaders, who rejoice over God’s work among the Gentiles. However, tension quickly emerges as Jewish believers—who are zealous for the Law—have heard false reports that Paul teaches Jews to abandon their customs. In order to preserve unity and prevent unnecessary offense, the elders ask Paul to participate...

Message Us! Acts 21:1–14 recounts Paul’s journey toward Jerusalem, marked by repeated warnings that suffering awaits him. Believers in Tyre, prompted by the Spirit, urge Paul not to go, and later the prophet Agabus dramatically foretells Paul’s arrest. Despite the pleas and tears of his companions, Paul remains resolved to go, declaring his readiness not only to be bound but to die for the name of...

Message Us! Paul summons the elders from Ephesus to Miletus and delivers a final farewell address, reflecting on his ministry among them and preparing them for his departure. He reminds them that he served with humility, endurance through suffering, and faithful teaching, declaring repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ. Though warned by the Holy Spirit that imprisonment and hardship awai...

Message Us! In Luke 10:38–42, Jesus enters the home of Mary and Martha. Martha faithfully serves, honoring the cultural and biblical importance of hospitality and hard work. Mary, however, chooses to sit at Jesus’ feet and listen. When Martha complains, Jesus gently but firmly responds that while many things demand attention, “one thing is necessary”—and Mary has chosen the better portion. The ser...

Message Us! What if the most familiar verse in the Bible is the Christmas passage we’ve been missing? We dive into John 3:16–21 to show why the incarnation is not a reward for the righteous, but a gift for the unworthy—an act of love that meets us in darkness and brings us into life. The message is direct and freeing: God loved, so He gave. And that gift, unlike every gadget and sweater that loses...

Message Us! During the third week of Advent, we reflect on the theme of joy through the angel’s announcement to the shepherds in Luke 2. In a dark and weary world, God declares “good news of great joy for all people”—joy rooted not in circumstances, but in the arrival of Jesus Christ. This message explores what biblical joy truly is (and what it is not): not forced cheerfulness or shallow happines...

Message Us! The carols say peace, but the calendar screams hurry. We take a clear-eyed look at why the holidays can feel so unpeaceful and why Jesus didn’t promise a quiet news cycle—he promised something far stronger. Drawing from Isaiah 9, Romans 5, John 14, and Luke 2, we explore biblical shalom as wholeness: peace with God, peace within, and peace with others. Instead of chasing a fragile calm...

Message Us! On the first day of the week, the believers in Troas gathered to break bread and hear Paul teach, showing their commitment to consistent corporate worship. Even though Paul was leaving the next day, the church made worship a priority—meeting late into the night to share the Lord’s Supper, listen to Scripture, and encourage one another. During the meeting, a young man named Eutychus fel...

Message Us! Hope isn’t a mood you try to maintain. It’s a promise you learn to trust. We launch Advent by going straight to Romans 15:13 and asking three simple questions that change everything: What is hope? Where does it come from? And how do we abound in it? Along the way, we contrast wishful optimism with the Bible’s confident expectation grounded in God’s character and his unbroken track reco...

Message Us! A city on edge, a riot in the theater, and a single disruptive claim: gods made with hands are not gods at all. We step into Ephesus to uncover why Paul’s words rattled the economy, shook traditions, and still expose the fault lines in our modern hearts. In Acts 19, Paul’s ministry in Ephesus causes a massive disturbance because he exposes the idols people trust for meaning, security,...

Message Us! We unpack why baptism is commended, what it signifies in Romans 6, and how the New Testament pattern calls for immediate, public obedience. We challenge baptized believers to live like the old self truly died and to resist the pull of “Egypt.” • baptism commanded by Jesus and centered in making disciples • symbolism of union with Christ in death and resurrection • baptism as a new Exod...

Message Us!  In Acts 19:12–20, God’s power is displayed through Paul as people are healed and set free from evil spirits. Those who tried to imitate this power without truly knowing Jesus were exposed and defeated. Many new believers responded by confessing sin and publicly turning from their old ways. This passage shows that the Holy Spirit delivers us from sickness, darkness, and sin—bringing fr...

Message Us! What if most of what we call church would keep running even if the Holy Spirit left the building? Acts 19 hits that nerve. We unpack Paul’s return to Ephesus, the twelve “disciples” shaped by John the Baptist, and the moment they step into the fullness of the gospel—baptized into Christ, born again by the Spirit, and empowered for mission. In this message, we explore how the Holy Spiri...