TBC Richmond

What do you do when the door won't open—when you've prayed, pushed, and persisted, only to find yourself still stuck? This week, Pastor Sterling Severns reflects on Luke 11:1–13 , where Jesus responds to his disciples’ request: “Teach us to pray.” With insight from theologian Robert Farrar Capon, this homily explores prayer not as a formula for success but as a deep practice of surrender and conne...

In this week’s message, we begin with the image of a watercolor world map—its softly blended greens, blues, browns, and rust hues—symbolizing how God’s love resists rigid boundaries. We explore how the parable of the Good Samaritan brings that vision into sharper focus. Rather than allowing us to shrink compassion to the neat lines we draw, Jesus invites us into something far broader. Your questio...

This series of messages was given by Pastor Sterling Severns in May of 2021 as the congregation emerged from a pandemic lockdown and began seeking God's will for revival at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia. Part 1 was delivered as a sermon to the congregation on May 9, 2021. See the video here:

Rev. Sterling Severns' sermon about God's work in the brokenness of the world. July 26, 2020

This is part 2 of a series of messages from our pastor, Sterling Severns, leading us into a time of renewal and new life. In this video, we hear about the last season in the life of our church, and where the Spirit is leading us in the days ahead. Make sure you watch this to prepare for our business meeting on Sunday!