Real Life Community Church Richmond, KY

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...

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...