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Real Life Community Church Richmond, KY
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Real Life Community Church, is a church located in Richmond, Kentucky. Our fellowship is comprised of authentic followers of Jesus Christ who aim to glorify God in all that we do. We have a desire to reach our community, meeting both the physical and spiritual needs of those who are hurting.What to Expect in a Service Our Sunday Morning services include a time of dynamic, blended worship. We have a full praise band, consisting of real Christ-followers who are committed to worshiping God, not just through song, but in every area of their lives. Each service will include a relevant, Bible-based message, that will inspire and challenge those who hear it. Come casually or formally dressed… however you are most comfortable. We hope to see you soon!
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Acts Part 48 | Wisdom Amidst Adversity | Acts 27
Mar 2200:39:57Tap to summarizeMessage Us!In Acts 27, Paul faces a violent storm while being transported to Rome, yet he responds with wisdom instead of panic. While others chase comfort, follow the crowd, or lose hope, Paul demonstrates what it means to walk with God in adversity. He earns trust through character, stands against the majority when necessary, anchors himself in hope through faith in God, and takes decisive action. The passage teaches that storms are inevitable, but for believers, panic is not—because in Christ we have peace, purpose, and the ability to lead others to safety through wise, faith-filled living.Acts 27:1-44 See the sermon Study Guide: https://myrealchurch.org/teaching/acts/acts-part-48-wisdom-amidst-adversity-acts-27/Support the show
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Acts Part 47 | The Christ Life Amidst Adversity | Acts 25 and 26
Mar 1500:37:35Tap to summarizeMessage Us!After two years in prison, Paul’s case is brought before the new Roman governor, Festus. The Jewish leaders again accuse Paul and ask that he be brought to Jerusalem, secretly planning to ambush and kill him. Paul refuses and exercises his right as a Roman citizen by appealing his case to Caesar, which means he will be sent to Rome.Before sending him, Festus asks King Agrippa II to hear Paul’s case. In a grand audience, Paul shares his testimony—describing his life as a Pharisee, his encounter with the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus, and the mission Christ gave him to proclaim the gospel. Paul declares that the prophets foretold that the Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead. Though Festus dismisses him as out of his mind, Paul boldly invites Agrippa and everyone listening to believe in Christ. Agrippa concludes that Paul has done nothing deserving imprisonment, but because he appealed to Caesar, he must be sent to Rome.Acts 25 and 26See the sermon Study Guide: https://myrealchurch.org/sermons/acts-part-47-the-christ-life-amidst-adversity-acts-25-and-26/Support the show
Transcribe →Finding Rest In A Culture Of Busy | Pastor Dale Cunningham
Mar 800:46:55Tap to summarizeMessage Us!In this message from the Gospel of Mark 6, Pastor Dale Cunningham reminds believers that the Christian life is not meant to be lived in constant busyness but in restful dependence on Christ. Looking at Jesus’ rhythm of ministry, rejection, loss, and service, he highlights how the Lord intentionally withdrew to quiet places for prayer and rest—and invited His disciples to do the same.This sermon challenges the modern tendency to equate busyness with faithfulness and calls believers back to a life rooted in resting in Christ, being with Him before doing for Him, and allowing Christ to work through us rather than striving in our own strength. True spiritual fruit, he explains, comes not from relentless activity but from a life grounded in the security of salvation and sustained by time alone with God.A timely reminder: because we have rest in Christ, we can live from a place of rest—not exhaustion—while faithfully serving Him.Mark 6See the study guide here: https://myrealchurch.org/sermons/finding-rest-in-a-culture-of-busy-pastor/Support the show
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Acts Part 46 | Integrity Amidst Adversity | Acts Chapter 24
Mar 200:40:30Tap to summarizeMessage Us!In Acts 24, Paul stands trial before Governor Felix in Caesarea. The Jewish leaders, represented by the skilled orator Tertullus, bring formal charges against him. They accuse Paul of being a troublemaker who stirs up riots, leads a sect, and desecrates the temple. Their case blends political manipulation with religious hostility, and it begins with exaggerated flattery aimed at gaining favor with Felix.When Paul is given the opportunity to respond, he does so calmly and directly. He denies inciting unrest, affirms his faith in “the Way,” and boldly declares his belief in the resurrection of the dead. Rather than attacking his accusers, Paul emphasizes his clear conscience before both God and men. Under intense pressure, his integrity surfaces—measured speech, unwavering conviction, and spiritual clarity.Felix, already somewhat familiar with Christianity, postpones judgment. Though intrigued and even alarmed when Paul reasons about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix ultimately delays action. He frequently summons Paul, not out of spiritual hunger, but in hope of receiving a bribe. As a result, Paul remains imprisoned for two years—left there as a political convenience.Acts 24 reveals that adversity does not create character—it exposes it. While the religious leaders reveal manipulation and selfish ambition, and Felix reveals moral hesitation and corruption, Paul reveals integrity, courage, and a conscience anchored in truth.When the pressure is on, what is inside comes out.Acts 24 See the sermon Study Guide: https://myrealchurch.org/teaching/acts/acts-part-46-integrity-amidst-adversity-acts-chapter-24/Support the show
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Acts Part 44 | When Christ Stands Near, Fear Breaks | Acts 21:26-22:29
Feb 2200:35:45Tap to summarizeMessage Us!Paul arrives in Jerusalem knowing suffering awaits him. While in the temple, Jews from Asia falsely accuse him of opposing the Jewish people, the Law, and the temple—based on mere assumption. A mob forms, Paul is beaten, and Roman soldiers arrest him to prevent his death.Instead of retreating in fear or bitterness, Paul asks to address the crowd. He shares his testimony—his former persecution of Christians, his dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus, and his calling to take the Gospel to the Gentiles. When the crowd erupts again, Paul is taken into custody, but by asserting his Roman citizenship, he is protected from unlawful punishment.What appears to be disaster becomes the beginning of God’s sovereign plan to bring Paul’s witness before rulers and eventually to Rome.Acts 21:26-22:29See sermon study guide here: https://myrealchurch.org/teaching/acts/acts-part-44-faithfulness-despite-acts-2126-2229/Support the show
Transcribe →Acts | Part 43 | Endure To The End
Feb 1500:38:48Tap to summarizeMessage Us!What if the very pressures that threaten your faith are the tools God uses to amplify it? We walk through Acts 21–22 as Paul enters Jerusalem, honors temple customs, and still faces a cascade of false accusations that spiral into mob violence. The most human moment arrives when he asks for the floor, not to clear his name first, but to tell his story—before Christ, the encounter with the risen Jesus, and a calling that scandalized his hearers: take the good news to the Gentiles.That revelation lights the fuse. Yet even as outrage rises, a different kind of authority steps in: Roman due process that recognizes Paul’s citizenship and postpones the whip. We explore the larger pattern hiding in the chaos—how chains carry the message farther than ease ever could. Paul’s path will wind through councils, governors, and eventually to Caesar, turning opposition into opportunity at every turn. Along the way, we confront the everyday version of this story: the power of assumptions, the lure of gossip, and the cost of standing with Christ when friends feel betrayed by your change of heart.This episode is practical and bracing. You’ll learn how to answer slander without becoming cynical, how to share your testimony with humility that disarms pride, and how to prepare your soul for pressure without losing joy. From Joseph’s dungeon to the cross of Christ to Richard Wurmbrand’s cell, we trace a consistent thread—what the enemy means for harm, God redirects for good. If you’re navigating cultural headwinds, workplace tension, or strained relationships because of your convictions, you’ll find courage here to stand firm, trust God, proclaim Christ, and endure to the end.If this encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs strength, and leave a review so more listeners can find this conversation. Where do you need courage to persevere today?Support the show
Transcribe →Ephesians 4 | Forgive Like You’ve Been Forgiven
Feb 1000:46:33Tap to summarizeMessage Us!We pause our Acts series to walk through Ephesians 4 and make a clear, urgent case for Christian forgiveness that is honest about harm and powered by grace. We name what forgiveness is, why it matters for our souls and our church, and how to practice it before the sun sets.• identity in Christ driving a transformed life• what forgiveness is not and common errors• absorbing the debt as the shape of mercy• anger’s danger and making room for the devil• swift, truthful confrontation for reconciliation• words that build up and heal community• preaching the gospel to our own hearts• urgency to reconcile while we canSupport the show
Transcribe →One Body, One Aim, A Lifelong Walk Toward The Fullness Of Christ | Pastor Ben Burnett
Feb 1000:24:25Tap to summarizeMessage Us!We connect Super Bowl grit to spiritual growth and show why the Christian life is a daily calling. Ephesians 4 gives us a clear goal: unity, maturity, and a church that equips every believer for real ministry.• the Christian life as a daily calling• fundamentals of humility, gentleness, patience, love• unity in one body, one Spirit, one hope• why nobody grows alone and the role of church• leaders equipping saints for ministry, not performing it• the gospel: Christ descended, died, rose for us• counting the cost of following Jesus• freedom from slavery to sin and real escape routes• choosing your one person to reach or encourage• aiming at maturity measured by the fullness of Christ“Today is the day to be saved”Support the show
Transcribe →Acts Part 42 | Fence-Builders and Freedom-Walkers | Acts 21:17-26
Jan 1800:42:48Tap to summarizeMessage Us!In Acts 21:17–26, Paul arrives in Jerusalem and is warmly received by the church leaders, who rejoice over God’s work among the Gentiles. However, tension quickly emerges as Jewish believers—who are zealous for the Law—have heard false reports that Paul teaches Jews to abandon their customs.In order to preserve unity and prevent unnecessary offense, the elders ask Paul to participate in a purification ritual connected to a Nazarite vow. Though not required under the New Covenant, Paul humbly agrees, not because the law saves, but because love governs his freedom. By laying aside his rights, Paul models how Christians can pursue peace within the church by prioritizing unity, humility, and the mission of the gospel over personal convictions.Support the show
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Acts | Part 41 | Make Your Life Count Make His Name Known
Jan 1100:33:31Tap to summarizeMessage Us!Acts 21:1–14 recounts Paul’s journey toward Jerusalem, marked by repeated warnings that suffering awaits him. Believers in Tyre, prompted by the Spirit, urge Paul not to go, and later the prophet Agabus dramatically foretells Paul’s arrest. Despite the pleas and tears of his companions, Paul remains resolved to go, declaring his readiness not only to be bound but to die for the name of the Lord Jesus. The passage ends with the church entrusting Paul to God’s will, saying, “The Lord’s will be done.”Support the show
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