A08: The Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A (2020)
January 13, 2020
Perhaps you are familiar with the Irish rock band U2’s song lyrics, “I have climbed highest mountain, I have run through the fields…but I still haven’t found what I’m looking for, ” begins Jim Somerville,...
A07: The Baptism of the Lord, Year A (2020)
January 6, 2020
Today’s sermon, titled “Identity Statement” is based on Matthew 3:13-17, the baptism of Jesus. Dr. Jim Somerville, Pastor of Richmond’s First Baptist Church and Co-Founder of A Sermon for Every Sunday, summarizes the account of...
A01: The First Sunday of Advent, Year A (2019)
November 25, 2019
“Imagine a world where Christmas doesn’t come on December 25, but with the first snowfall of the year,” begins Jim Somerville, Pastor of Richmond’s First Baptist Church and Co-Founder of A Sermon for Every Sunday....
C35: The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Year C (2019)
July 22, 2019
Are you satisfied with your prayer life? Would you be surprised to know that, according to one survey, very few Protestant ministers are satisfied with their personal prayer lives? Dr. Jim Somerville, Pastor of Richmond’s...
C27: The Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year C (2019)
May 27, 2019
“Imagine that you are sitting in a darkened movie theater eating popcorn. You’ve already seen three previews of coming attractions and now it’s time for the feature presentation. The screen goes black and from the...