Real Life Community Church Richmond, KY

Message Us!  God desires to use every believer to accomplish His work in the world. In Acts 18:18–28 , we see that being used by Him isn’t about talent or position but about the posture of our hearts. God uses the heedful like Paul who follow His will, the humble like Apollos who receive correction, and the honest like Priscilla and Aquila who speak truth with courage. When every member of the chu...

Message Us! Fear isn’t supposed to haunt a giant of the faith—and yet Paul trembles in Corinth until a midnight word steadies him: “Do not be afraid… for I am with you.” We open Acts 18 and watch a weary apostle discover that courage grows where grace meets personal limits. When we feel like giving up, we can find courage in the same truth: God is still with us, He still provides, and He still has...

Message Us! At Real Life Community Church, we believe the Church is God’s design to carry on the ministry of Jesus. In Matthew 16:18, Jesus declared, “On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not overpower it.” The Church is essential—it proclaims the Gospel, disciples believers, and ministers to the community. While all believers are part of the invisible, spiritual Church...

Message Us! Read the Study Guide What does it take to reach a culture that's increasingly hostile to Christianity? In Acts 17, we discover how the Apostle Paul engaged the intellectual elite of Athens with the gospel. Athens in Paul's day mirrors our own post-Christian society in striking ways. The city was the cultural and intellectual hub of the ancient world, filled with idolatry and...

Message Us! In Athens, Paul saw a city full of idols and was deeply moved—both angered and broken—for the lost around him. Rather than retreat or assimilate, he went to the heart of the culture, the marketplace, to engage people where they lived, listened to their beliefs, and shared the hope of Jesus. Today, we live in a rapidly changing, post-Christian culture. Like Paul, we are called to care a...

Message Us! How do we turn a broken world right side up? Against a backdrop of school shootings, political division, and cultural darkness, this question burns in the hearts of believers everywhere. The answer isn't found in political revolution but in spiritual revival. Looking at Acts 17, we discover four ordinary men—Paul, Luke, Timothy, and Silas—who were accused of "turning the worl...

Message Us! See the Study Guide Here: https://myrealchurch.org/teaching/acts/acts-part-30-praising-god-in-the-midnight-hour/ Nothing good happens after midnight—or so the saying goes. It's when our defenses crumble, our resolve weakens, and our problems loom largest. But what if midnight isn't just a time of vulnerability, but an opportunity for extraordinary spiritual breakthrough? This...

Message Us! We read the story of Lydia, a successful businesswoman in Philippi, and connect that to how our everyday work can become a powerful piece in God's kingdom purposes. Her conversion story reveals the beautiful integration of faith and vocation that should characterize every Christian's life. • When Paul shared the gospel, "the Lord opened her heart" to receive the mes...

Message Us! Have you ever wished for a divine Magic 8-Ball to guide your life decisions? While God doesn't typically write messages in the sky or send divine text messages, He does speak to His children in ways we can learn to recognize and trust. At the heart of hearing God's voice is a foundation in Scripture. "If I am not reading the Word of God, I will not recognize the voice of...

Message Us! Ever noticed how conflict seems to find its way into even our closest relationships? Whether it's with your spouse, a friend, or someone at church, disagreements happen—and how we handle them makes all the difference in whether our relationships thrive or wither. Through this small story of Paul and Barnabas in Acts 15, we discover that even spiritual leaders in the Bible struggle...

Message Us! The Jerusalem Council's wisdom in defining salvation through faith alone preserved the gospel message and forms the foundation of our Christian identity today. • Defining our identity in Christ is essential to avoid spiritual confusion and deception • The early church faced an existential threat when some insisted Gentiles must be circumcised and follow Mosaic law to be saved • Pe...

Message Us! Ordinary people become extraordinary vessels when they surrender to the Holy Spirit's guidance. This powerful message by guest speaker, Jack Buskey, explores what happens when believers commit to radical obedience, regardless of how foolish they might appear to others. Through decades of ministry experience, Jack shares vulnerable stories that reveal God's pattern of working...

Message Us! Have you ever let the fear of rejection hold you back from sharing your faith? You're not alone. In this powerful exploration of Acts 14:8-20, we confront one of the biggest obstacles Christians face when it comes to evangelism: the paralyzing fear of being rejected. This message aims at helping you overcome that fear. Support the show

Message Us! In this sermon, Pastor Chris preaches on what it means to be a Real Follower of Jesus.  Following Jesus demands more than wearing the Christian badge; it requires belief in your heart, unwavering allegiance to Jesus, and perseverance through opposition. • Following Jesus requires genuine heart-level belief, not just intellectual assent to facts • The world actively poisons minds agains...

Message Us! The profound difference between hearing and listening forms the foundation of Pastor Chris's message on Acts 13:13-52. Throughout history, God has been working with purpose, revealing that Jesus is the culmination of His divine plan for humanity's redemption. What does listening to God's Word involve? • Listening requires remembrance of history's purpose - God was a...

Message Us! The people we surround ourselves with shape who we become. Pastor Ben takes us through Acts 13:4-12, exploring the powerful confrontation between Paul and Bar-Jesus, a false prophet who opposed the gospel message despite his impressive-sounding credentials. Drawing from the timeless wisdom that "show me your friends and I'll show you your future," this message examines h...

Message Us! Discover the transformative spiritual practice that's hiding in plain sight throughout Scripture yet rarely discussed in modern churches. Fasting—mentioned over 60 times in the Bible and practiced by Jesus himself—has largely disappeared from our spiritual conversations despite its profound impact on our relationship with God. What makes this ancient discipline so powerful? Unlike...

Message Us! Prayer is not just a religious ritual but a transformative force that can break chains, open prison doors, and change seemingly impossible situations. This message dives deep into the power of intercessory prayer—the practice of fervently taking others' needs before God—as dramatically illustrated in Acts 12. The message tackles challenging questions about prayer's relationsh...

Message Us! Every human being is a disciple of someone or something. Whether consciously or unconsciously, we're all being shaped by the voices we listen to most—political ideologies, entertainment, social media, or Christ himself. Discipleship is power: it shapes our individual lives, our homes, nations, and the world. Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned Christian, this message...

Message Us! What's your greatest source of joy? The disciples returned from their mission trip exhilarated that "even demons are subject to us in your name!" But Jesus gives a surprising response that challenges our entire understanding of spiritual success and true joy. Drawing from Luke 10:17-20, this message explores Jesus' gentle rebuke to his disciples when he tells them,...

Message Us! We challenge the common practice of giving God our leftovers rather than our best, exploring how the prophet Malachi condemned Israel's polluted offerings and what this means for modern believers. • The Israelites were bringing blind, lame, and sick animals as sacrifices, which God called evil • Whatever receives our best time, energy, and resources reveals what we truly worship •...

Message Us! What would you sacrifice to bring someone eternal life? This powerful question frames our exploration of Acts 10, where Peter's journey to Cornelius marks the moment the Gospel first intentionally crossed cultural boundaries to reach the Gentile world. The staggering reality is that today, 3.5 billion people have virtually no access to the gospel—not those who've rejected it,...

Message Us! What does it take to reach a world that desperately needs Jesus? In this illuminating exploration of Acts 10, we witness the moment when the gospel first crosses the Jewish-Gentile divide, setting the pattern for how God's message spreads to all nations. The story centers around a divine encounter between Peter, a Jewish apostle with deeply ingrained cultural biases, and Cornelius...

Message Us! The radical claim that genuine Christians will be actively involved in a local church isn't just provocative—it's biblically sound. While saving faith comes through Christ alone, transformed hearts inevitably seek Christian community. This message builds a comprehensive biblical case for why church participation matters. Scripture reveals church involvement as more than optio...

Message Us! Through the story of Tabitha's resurrection in Acts 9, we discover three vital ingredients for a healthy, growing church that applies to believers today.  • Walking in the fear of the Lord means having reverence that leads to wisdom and obedience • The comfort of the Holy Spirit provides power and confidence during difficult times • Being committed to ministry through prayer and g...