Fourth Baptist Church of Richmond, VA

09/11/2022

While this is a passage often emphasized when talking about the problems with nations and governments, let's remember that the truest application of this must find its home in us and in our churches. We can begin revival in our church if we will commit to daily prayer and hearts yearning for God to enter our church and transform it.

09/10/2022

God told Solomon that the Temple would be a place his people could come and be assured that their prayers would be heard if they honestly and humbly would seek God. This promise is true still, to this very day, for while God's physical Temple isn't standing, his spiritual one is found in the gathering of his people (1 Corinthians 3:16; Matthew 18:20). What a great blessing and what a powerful gift for us today! We know that when we gather with believers and humble ourselves before God and seek his presence he will hear us. Rather than wait for a grandiose, world-wide effort to start, why not get together regularly with others who will join us in this prayer effort?

09/09/2022

Our 2022 Church Homecoming Celebration is Sunday, September 11th at 10:00am. Our guest preacher is the Rev. Dr. Cheryl Ivey Green, who will be uplifting us with her message, "Wake Up, Everybody!" (2 Chronicles 7:12-16). We encourage everyone to wear in their FBC t-shirts, polos, or other church gear, even if you are joining us virtually.

09/09/2022

God had blessed King David incredibly — from a shepherd boy to King, from an errand boy to a war hero, from a small town to the leader of a great empire. David's concern, however, was that God stay close to him and his descendants, and uphold the promises he had made to David. More than any other discovery in his life of service, David had learned that the future, that every battle, and that any real hope lie in the presence of the LORD God of Israel. When God speaks, he keeps his word. When God acts, he acts to redeem. So David asked that God do what he longs to do, bless his people and keep his promises.

09/08/2022

Wow, what a powerful and sobering thought. Our faith in Jesus' resurrection, and our faith in being joined to him, is so crucial that all else pales in comparison. Our hope in Christ is not just for here and now, but it is also a hope that transcends life and bursts the shackles of death. If it doesn't offer us this hope, then it is no hope at all; it is not really good news. We are deluded and to be pitied. But then, I do believe! That, my friend, changes everything!

09/07/2022

At many Christian funerals, the preacher emphasizes how Jesus has left to make a place ready for us to join him in heaven. Then he is going to come back for us. But just a few verses later, Jesus adds this promise. He's telling us that until we can come be with him at his place, he will come live with us here in our hearts. It all hinges on one thing: our willingness to genuinely love him — a love that leads to obedience. Not a bad deal, is it? So let's not let obedience be a forgotten word in our lifestyle!

09/05/2022

09/05/2022

God has a plan to reach the world with his grace. We start where we are and reach out to those around us. We then share the story of Jesus with those in our region. Then we reach out and take the gospel all over the world. As we offer ourselves to be used, we also trust that the Holy Spirit's power and presence will go with us.

Today's Prayer...
Father, use me to reach those around me with your grace. bless our congregation as we share Jesus with those in our area. Father, I also ask that you bless our outreach efforts world-wide. Please use us to fulfill your plan to reach all nations with the message of Jesus, in whose name I pray. Amen.

09/04/2022

When someone tries to stomp out the flame of dry broom w**d, the sparks fly upward and ride upon the wind, spreading the flame far and wide. As Satan tried to use persecution to discourage the early church, the very martyrdom and persecution that drove these Christians from their homes was used by God to spread the message wherever they went. Each believer was a spark driven on the Divine Wind of God's empowering Spirit.

Today's Prayer...
O great God of mercy and grace, give us a holy passion to share your love and power with all we meet no matter what circumstances led them into our acquaintance. Give us the wisdom to see and the courage to act on the opportunities to share Jesus with those in our lives. In the name of the Lord Jesus, we pray. Amen.

09/04/2022

Our 2022 Church Homecoming and Fall Church Revival are just around the corner! We are excited and honored to be recipients of the preaching and teaching by Rev. Dr. Cheryl Ivey Green and Rev. Dr. Kim A Ridley, respectively. Our Church Homecoming is Sunday, September 11th at 10am. Our Fall Church Revival is from Monday, September 12th to Wednesday, September 14th at 7pm each night. Both events are hybrid worship experiences. Register to attend in-person at: https://fourthbaptist_rva.eventbrite.com

09/03/2022

This statement is both a reminder of God's glorious grace and also of our need to share that grace with others. Life is such a precious gift, it would be a shame for anyone we know and love to miss out. God gave up the life of his Son so that in finding him, we too could share in his life.
Today's Prayer...
Father of all nations, resurrect in your people a desire to spread your grace to every language, tribe, nation, and people. Empower us with your Spirit so that we will speak the Gospel of Jesus with boldness and respect to a world who does not know him. Use us to help others come to life in the Son! Through the name of Jesus your Son, we pray. Amen.

09/02/2022

Join us Sunday for our Hybrid Morning Worship service. Pastor William Jackson Sr. is continuing his sermon series on the 7 Purposes of the Church.