It is very clear that today's church majors in the minors and minor in the majors. The mission of the church has taken a back seat to everything else. There are many reasons why we have neglected and continue to neglect the Great Commission. In this sermon Pastor Akognon give seven reasons that capture the gist of our problems. He also gives God's answers to our problems in evangelism.
It is very clear that today's church majors in the minors and minor in the majors. The mission of the church has taken a back seat to everything else. There are many reasons why we have neglected and continue to neglect the Great Commission. In this sermon Pastor Akognon give seven reasons that capture the gist of our problems. He also gives God's answers to our problems in evangelism.
Just as there are physical laws that govern the physical universe, so are there spiritual laws that govern your relationship with God.
Just as there are physical laws that govern the physical universe, so are there spiritual laws that govern your relationship with God.
The church that is prosperous materially and outwardly can easily fall into the self-deception that her outward prosperity is the measure of her spiritual prosperity
The church that is prosperous materially and outwardly can easily fall into the self-deception that her outward prosperity is the measure of her spiritual prosperity
1. Should someone who attends a church regularly tithe even though they are not a covenant member or active member? 2. As Christians should we be concerned about political and economic issues? Is it okay to protest? Is gentrification biblical? 3. In Luke 4:5 the devil promises Jesus all the kingdoms of the world. Did God give authority to the devil over the world? 4. What book are you currently reading? What books should Christian's read? What are your all time favorite books? 5. A friend of my ...
Pastor Emmanuel Akognon lays out how important mother's are in the raising and shaping of the children. Pastor discusses five points for mothers to raise children that follow God.
Pastor Emmanuel Akognon lays out how important mother's are in the raising and shaping of the children. Pastor discusses five points for mothers to raise children that follow God.
Have you ever been ashamed about something? Things you are not proud of? On your first date; instead of being quiet you kept talking until a big chunk of food you were eating came out. Surely, we can be ashamed of that, but should we be ashamed of the Gospel? Never!
Have you ever been ashamed about something? Things you are not proud of? On your first date; instead of being quiet you kept talking until a big chunk of food you were eating came out. Surely, we can be ashamed of that, but should we be ashamed of the Gospel? Never!
Shola discusses the Lord's Supper. Sin at the Lord's Supper, significance of the Lord's Supper, and the seriousness of the Lord's Supper.
Shola discusses the Lord's Supper. Sin at the Lord's Supper, significance of the Lord's Supper, and the seriousness of the Lord's Supper.
Baptism should follow conversion. Once you are saved, you should not wait too long to be baptized. Baptism is not for your family, friends, and fellowship, baptism is a statement of your faith. You are following Christ!
Baptism should follow conversion. Once you are saved, you should not wait too long to be baptized. Baptism is not for your family, friends, and fellowship, baptism is a statement of your faith. You are following Christ!
John 3:16 is sufficient to share the love of God. Dr. Akognon exhorts us to Believe in God's one and only Son.
Seek God with all your heart through salvation, scripture, supplications, and saintly life.
Seek God with all your heart through salvation, scripture, supplications, and saintly life.
People determine where they are based on what everyone else is doing. Do you compare yourself to others? Is that what motivates you to do what you do? Shola teaches us where our focus should be.
People determine where they are based on what everyone else is doing. Do you compare yourself to others? Is that what motivates you to do what you do? Shola teaches us where our focus should be.
1. How do you deal with a friend/family member who has an addiction? 2. What do you do if you own a cake shop and a gay couple asks for a cake for their wedding? 3. Is it theology correct to say that I will be there in spirit. 4. Can you explain the 12 tribes of Israel and is the bible only written to them?
Homosexuality is the topic of our culture today. How should Christians react to the gay community? Shola lays out what grace is, explains how grace looks, and how it should be given.
Homosexuality is the topic of our culture today. How should Christians react to the gay community? Shola lays out what grace is, explains how grace looks, and how it should be given.
Evangelism is not easy. It does not matter who you are and how smart you are, it is not easy to evangelize. It does not come so easily. If we are to be obedient to our Lord, there are some things we must pay attention to as Disciples of Christ when it comes to evangelism.
Evangelism is not easy. It does not matter who you are and how smart you are, it is not easy to evangelize. It does not come so easily. If we are to be obedient to our Lord, there are some things we must pay attention to as Disciples of Christ when it comes to evangelism.
Shola explains the letter of Jeremiah to Jews in exile and how it applies to us. He teaches us how God wants to live while in exile and the promise He has for us.
Shola explains the letter of Jeremiah to Jews in exile and how it applies to us. He teaches us how God wants to live while in exile and the promise He has for us.
Pastor Akognon answers the congregation's questions. Today's questions focus around sharing your faith.
There was a fisherman from Minnesota. You see, this fisherman was very well prepared. He knew how to fish. He had everything you need to be a good fisherman. He had poles, nets, bait, and even a really nice boat, but this fisherman had a problem. You see, for all his preparation he never caught anything. Not one fish. Not one, not ever. And you know why he never caught a fish? What do you think? The answers easy:He never went fishing. He had all the knowledge and all the equipment, but he never ...
There was a fisherman from Minnesota. You see, this fisherman was very well prepared. He knew how to fish. He had everything you need to be a good fisherman. He had poles, nets, bait, and even a really nice boat, but this fisherman had a problem. You see, for all his preparation he never caught anything. Not one fish. Not one, not ever. And you know why he never caught a fish? What do you think? The answers easy:He never went fishing. He had all the knowledge and all the equipment, but he never ...
