Real Life Community Church Richmond, KY

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...

Message Us! "Is it worth it?" This question confronts every believer when following Jesus brings hardship rather than ease. Through Paul's remarkable journey from respected Pharisee to persecuted apostle, we discover the profound answer. Before encountering Christ on the Damascus road, Paul enjoyed status, education, and power. After his conversion, everything changed—but not as our...

Message Us! The dramatic conversion of Saul on the Damascus road stands as one of Christianity's most remarkable transformations—a zealous persecutor of Christians who became the faith's most influential apostle. This powerful story isn't just a historical account; it reveals the anatomy of true spiritual conversion that remains relevant for every person today. Before encountering C...

Message Us! Acts 8:26-40 A seemingly random detour forever changed the course of Christianity's spread into Africa. When Philip was divinely redirected from a thriving revival in Samaria to a deserted road, he couldn't have imagined the eternal significance of this one-on-one encounter with an Ethiopian court official. The Ethiopian eunuch represents the extraordinary lengths some will g...

Message Us! What happens when a church truly engages with its city? In this thought-provoking message, we explore how authentic faith creates tangible community transformation.  Acts 8 shows us the early church's expansion into Samaria, resulting in "much joy in that city." This wasn't just joy among converts but throughout the entire community. We discover three key principles...

Message Us! What does a REAL follower of Jesus look like? In this powerful examination of the first Christian martyr, we discover how Stephen's story provides an extraordinary model for authentic discipleship today. Stephen emerges from the pages of Acts as a man whose life was marked by Christ-like character. Described as "full of grace and power," he embodied the perfect balance t...

Message Us! The local church works best when each member uses their gifts for the glory of God and the good of others. When people aren't playing their part in the church, something will inevitably fall through the cracks. • Growth often exposes areas of our church that need attention • Challenges should be viewed as opportunities to strengthen our community and service • The apostles priorit...

Message Us! What happens when doing exactly what Jesus commanded leads to beatings, imprisonment, and threats to your life? In Acts 5:17-42, we discover the apostles experiencing precisely this scenario—faithfully preaching the gospel, experiencing miraculous success, and then facing brutal opposition from jealous religious authorities. The high priest and Sadducees arrest the apostles out of jeal...

Message Us! God protects the church's purity through judgment on Ananias and Sapphira's hypocrisy while highlighting Barnabas as a model of genuine generosity. The early church demonstrates remarkable unity and authenticity that we're called to emulate today. • The early church was at its purest form in Acts 1-4, with believers having "one heart and soul" • Radical generos...

Message Us! Dive into the transformative experiences of Peter and John as they face the challenges of sharing the gospel in the book of Acts. This sermon sheds light on the intrinsic fears many of us carry when it comes to evangelism, emphasizing that we are not alone in our hesitations and struggles. We explore the boldness these apostles exhibited when confronted with authority and how their rel...

Message Us! Learn about the universal call to ministry that beckons every believer, challenging us to embody both the internal and external aspects of this sacred duty.  Through the lens of Acts 3, Pastor Chris delves into the role of spiritual gifts, encouragement, and generosity in building a thriving church community. But the mission doesn't stop within the church walls; hear how each beli...

Message Us! What does it truly mean to be Spirit-filled, both as an individual and as a church community? Join us as we unpack the core aspects of a Spirit-led life, drawing wisdom from Acts 2:42-47 and diving into the spiritual disciplines that empowered the early church.  Standing firm amidst cultural currents, we explore the unwavering truth of God's Word, likening it to the nourishment of...

Message Us! This sermon delves into what it means to be led by the Spirit, illustrated through the life of Jesus in Luke 4. Ben speaks about the significance of following His example and the power of announcing the good news of the Gospel, even when faced with challenges and persecution.  • Exploring the parallels between baking macarons and life's spiritual journey  • Understanding the impor...

Message Us! Discover the transformative power of "unity without uniformity" through this study of the Apostles' journey after Jesus' ascension. Through this message, Pastor Chris stresses the early church's resolve to embrace unity without erasing cultural identities. Learn why gathering as a church community holds profound importance in our faith journeys, challenging the...

Message Us! Join us on an eye-opening exploration of the Book of Acts, where the foundations of the early church come into sharp focus, challenging us to consider how today's church measures up. Inspired by Acts 1:1-11, we kick off a year-long journey, questioning whether our contemporary practices would be recognizable to early believers. As we navigate the societal challenges facing modern...