Is it Really Worth It? - Audio
Would you trade a perfect life, perfect spouse, and perfect kids and still go to hell? Is anything in your life worth losing your soul for? Shola asks is it really worth it?
Jan 22, 2017•50 min
Village Baptist Church
Village Baptist Church exists to win people to Christ and develop them into active disciples: equipping them to serve as ministers in the church, community, and around the world, leading them to worship God in spirit and truth.
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Q&A Sunday January 2017 - Audio
Pastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday. 1. In the book of Revelation chapter 5, what does it mean when they talk about the seven spirits of God? 2. Pastor, I was under the impression that God loves the people but hates their sin. But while reading Psalm 5, it stated at the end of verse 5 that God hates all who do wrong and again at the end of verse 6 it says, "The Lord abhors bloodthirsty and deceitful men." What is the real truth...
Jan 15, 2017•52 min
Why You Should Come to Church - Audio
Are you committed to public worship? Pastor Akognon illustrates what a committed Christians looks like. He lays out the many benefits of attending church regularly.
Jan 08, 2017•43 min
Reaching Toward Spiritual Maturity in 2017 - Audio
What defines a spiritually mature Christian? Pastor Akognon opens the year leading us into spiritual maturity in 2017.
Jan 01, 2017•32 min
I Got Saved. What Now? - Audio
Pastor lays out the next steps after accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior.
Dec 11, 2016•38 min
Unashamed of the Gospel - Audio
Are you ashamed of Jesus? Are you ashamed to proclaim his name? Dr. Akognon asks us if we are ashamed of the Gospel.
Dec 04, 2016•42 min
Hide & Seek - Audio
Shola teaches on Adam and Eve, original sin, and the Garden of Eden.
Nov 27, 2016•1 hr 5 min
Q&A Sunday November 2016 - Audio
Pastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday. 1. Should we eat at restaurants that display that they are Halal? 2. Are denominations contrary to the Word of God? 3. Do aliens exist? 4. When speaking about the Bible, where do dinosaurs fit? 5. They say Evangelicals are the reason Trump got into office. How can Christians justify supporting people who thrive on division? 6. What are the signs that a person is a Christian? Can we judge peo...
Nov 20, 2016•1 hr 16 min
Deacon's Day - Audio
Reggie Hairston speaks on Deacon's Annual Day. He talks about hope in the mission field.
Nov 13, 2016•47 min
Wait on the Lord - PDF
We live in an instant gratification world, fast food, instant messaging, instant streaming, and instant socializing. Patience is a trait that is being left by the wayside. Pastor Akognon preaches about exercising patience in an instant world by waiting on the Lord.
Nov 06, 2016
Wait on the Lord - Audio
We live in an instant gratification world, fast food, instant messaging, instant streaming, and instant socializing. Patience is a trait that is being left by the wayside. Pastor Akognon preaches about exercising patience in an instant world by waiting on the Lord.
Nov 06, 2016•37 min
Mission Sunday October 2016 - Audio
Pastor Akognon goes over the recent mission trip to Africa on our Mission Sunday service. Every 5th Sunday we focus and donate to mission.
Oct 30, 2016•1 hr 2 min
If My People - PDF
“For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.” (Romans 12:3, NIV84)
Oct 23, 2016
If My People - Audio
“For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.” (Romans 12:3, NIV84)
Oct 23, 2016•52 min
Q&A Sunday October 2016 - Audio
Pastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday. 1. What is the difference between soul and spirit? 2. What are the differences between a minister, reverend, a preacher, and a pastor? 3. How do you feel about T.D. Jakes? Is he a false preacher? 4. How should a Christian choose to vote for a candidate? 5. What are the essential things to be looking in a man or a woman in a relationship? 6. What do you think of Joel Olsteen? 7. Should Christ...
Oct 16, 2016•1 hr 12 min
Books of James and Haggai - PDF
Dr. Emmanuel Akognon gives sermonic background on the books of Haggai and James
Oct 09, 2016
Books of James and Haggai - Audio
Dr. Emmanuel Akognon gives sermonic background on the books of Haggai and James
Oct 09, 2016•38 min
The Importance of the Word of God - Audio
Pastor Emmanuel Akognon preaches on the importance of the Bible and it's distribution throughout the world.
Oct 02, 2016•31 min
Oaks of Righteousness - Audio
Mickele and Derrick bring the message on our 58th church anniversary.
Sep 25, 2016•45 min
Q&A Sunday September 2016 - Audio
This month's Q&A focuses on the BAF mission trip to Benin, Africa. Pastor Akognon and the group answer questions about the trip and how to support BAF in the future.
Sep 18, 2016•1 hr 4 min
Changing Your Perspective - PDF
Need a change in your life? Not hearing from God? Maybe you need a change of perspective. Mickele teaches about changing out perspective to see a new point of view.
Sep 11, 2016
Changing Your Perspective - Audio
Need a change in your life? Not hearing from God? Maybe you need a change of perspective. Mickele teaches about changing out perspective to see a new point of view.
Sep 11, 2016•47 min
Appearances - Audio
Minster Derrick Hunt discusses what appearances man looks at versus what appearances God looks at.
Sep 04, 2016•39 min
The Glorious Gospel - Audio
Shola continues the fourth part of the series about Paul's letter to Philemon. In this sermon, Shola focuses on the Gospel.
Aug 28, 2016•50 min
The Road to Reconciliation - PDF
Shola continues the third part of the series about Paul's letter to Philemon. In this sermon, Shola focuses on reconciliation between Onesimus and Philemon.
Aug 21, 2016
The Road to Reconciliation - Audio
Shola continues the third part of the series about Paul's letter to Philemon. In this sermon, Shola focuses on reconciliation between Onesimus and Philemon.
Aug 21, 2016•51 min
Rescuing Forgiveness - PDF
Shola continues the second part of the series about Paul's letter to Philemon. In this sermon, Shola focuses on Philemon needing to forgive Onesimus.
Aug 14, 2016
Rescuing Forgiveness - Audio
Shola continues the second part of the series about Paul's letter to Philemon. In this sermon, Shola focuses on Philemon needing to forgive Onesimus.
Aug 14, 2016•1 hr 1 min
The Set Up - PDF
Shola starts this series about Paul's letter to Philemon. In this sermon, Shola sets up who Philemon is and the situation between him and his slave Onesimus.
Aug 07, 2016
The Set Up - Audio
Shola starts this series about Paul's letter to Philemon. In this sermon, Shola sets up who Philemon is and the situation between him and his slave Onesimus.
Aug 07, 2016•50 min
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