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Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday February 2020 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday. Today he focuses on questions on membership.2020-02-1647 min
Village Baptist ChurchAre You a Member? II - AudioPastor Dr. Emmanuel Akognon continues his series on church membership.2020-02-0931 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday January 2020 - PDFPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. Can you give your interpretation of what you felt was being conveyed in the message regarding how we treat God when we come into His house?
2. What is the Bethel Church and how should churches and Christians in general respond to the Bethel Labels and the Music it produces?2020-01-1900 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday January 2020 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. Can you give your interpretation of what you felt was being conveyed in the message regarding how we treat God when we come into His house?
2. What is the Bethel Church and how should churches and Christians in general respond to the Bethel Labels and the Music it produces?2020-01-191h 31Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday December 2019 - PDFPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. What was/is the mystery that is referred to in Colossians 1:21-27?
2. What does II Timothy 3:5 say and what does it mean?
3. What is the best way to present the Gospel?
4. What are your principles in giving answers to Q&A?2019-12-1500 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday December 2019 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. What was/is the mystery that is referred to in Colossians 1:21-27?
2. What does II Timothy 3:5 say and what does it mean?
3. What is the best way to present the Gospel?
4. What are your principles in giving answers to Q&A?2019-12-1557 min
Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday November 2019 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. If a person is a professional actor and he or she is a Christian and they have a hot and heavy love scene that they are required to do. Is that a sin because of the touching and so on?? Is this considered lust? Especially if they’re a Stanislavsky actor (method actor) (Shonte can explain this part of the question further if you aren’t aware of the nuances of this particular technique).
2. Person A is a Christian and proclaims that God answered their praye...2019-11-171h 03Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday November 2019 - PDFPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. If a person is a professional actor and he or she is a Christian and they have a hot and heavy love scene that they are required to do. Is that a sin because of the touching and so on?? Is this considered lust? Especially if they’re a Stanislavsky actor (method actor) (Shonte can explain this part of the question further if you aren’t aware of the nuances of this particular technique).
2. Person A is a Christian and proclaims that God answered their praye...2019-11-1700 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday July 2019 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. If God has forgiven us for our sin and he’s cast them as far as the east is from the west: Then when we stand in front of him on judgment day what will we be judged for?
2. Will you explain what Jesus means when he says he has forgiven us?
What he means about judgment?
And what he means about accountability for the sins we have committed?
3. I had a conversation with some Christians who believed that not homeschooling your kids was a si...2019-07-211h 03Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday July 2019 - PDFPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. If God has forgiven us for our sin and he’s cast them as far as the east is from the west: Then when we stand in front of him on judgment day what will we be judged for?
2. Will you explain what Jesus means when he says he has forgiven us?
What he means about judgment?
And what he means about accountability for the sins we have committed?
3. I had a conversation with some Christians who believed that not homeschooling your kids was a si...2019-07-2100 min
Village Baptist ChurchA True Success Story - AudioIn celebration and honoring of our Pastor Emmanuel Akognon and wife Alfreda Akognon, Pastor Zach Vestnys preaches on what a success story look like in the eyes of God.2019-06-3036 minVillage Baptist ChurchA True Success Story - PDFIn celebration and honoring of our Pastor Emmanuel Akognon and wife Alfreda Akognon, Pastor Zach Vestnys preaches on what a success story look like in the eyes of God.2019-06-3000 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday June 2019 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. In light Paul's wording of 1 Tim 5:18, is there any possibility that the book of Luke was seen as the authoritative word of God either by the children of Israel or the early church?
2. My employer is asking for photos from the upcoming San Francisco pride parade to be included in an upcoming issue of their magazine. Though not confirmed, there is a chance I could be asked by my employer to attend the event to take photos. As of now, I'm indifferent to taking the...2019-06-1658 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday June 2019 - PDFPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. In light Paul's wording of 1 Tim 5:18, is there any possibility that the book of Luke was seen as the authoritative word of God either by the children of Israel or the early church?
2. My employer is asking for photos from the upcoming San Francisco pride parade to be included in an upcoming issue of their magazine. Though not confirmed, there is a chance I could be asked by my employer to attend the event to take photos. As of now, I'm indifferent to taking the...2019-06-1600 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday May 2019 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. Who or what group decided to change communion from wine into grape juice?
2. If tithing is so important why is it not in our "essentials of the Christian faith"?
3. Why is it important for the local church to be active in mission ministry?2019-05-191h 03Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday May 2019 - PDFPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. Who or what group decided to change communion from wine into grape juice?
2. If tithing is so important why is it not in our "essentials of the Christian faith"?
3. Why is it important for the local church to be active in mission ministry?2019-05-1900 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday February 2019 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. If one receives the Holy Spirit after conversion why is it that Peter and John had to lay hands on those in Samaria once they believed in order for them to receive him (Acts 8:17)
2. Since spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit and its operation is not dependent on the individual’s ability or inability, can a person who does not exercise common sense have the gift of Wisdom?
3. Why do you think people will stand in line to be anointed and prayed for bu...2019-02-171h 02Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday February 2019 - PDFPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. If one receives the Holy Spirit after conversion why is it that Peter and John had to lay hands on those in Samaria once they believed in order for them to receive him (Acts 8:17)
2. Since spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit and its operation is not dependent on the individual’s ability or inability, can a person who does not exercise common sense have the gift of Wisdom?
3. Why do you think people will stand in line to be anointed and prayed for bu...2019-02-1700 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday January 2019 II - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon continues the monthly Question and Answer Sunday. He finishes the questions he didn't get to the week before.2019-01-271h 16Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday January 2019 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.2019-01-201h 10Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday December 2018 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
Questions:
1. What does it mean when God says be holy, because I am holy?
2. What do you think about the Pastor who bought his wife a $200,000 Lamborghini?2018-12-1659 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday November 2018 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
Questions:
1. Simply put, can a Christian marry a non-Christian if there are children involved and they have been living as a family?
2. There is a debate about Luke and whether he was a martyr. What is your opinion based on analyzing the arguments?2018-11-181h 11Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday October 2018 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.2018-10-2146 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday June 2018 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. Is it wrong for a Christian family to use Hospice?
2. When the Lord comes back and believers go before the judgment seat of God, will the Lord show us all the sins that we have committed in our life? Or, will He have already blotted out our sins as far as the East is from the West and we will be in line only to receive our reward based on what we did for the Lord while we were here?
3. If indeed the Holy Spirit...2018-06-1754 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday May 2018 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. Anyways I had a question I just got done watching this movie called “Come Sunday” and it’s based on a true story about this pastor Carlton Pearson and I was just curious on your thoughts about him if you have heard of him or listened to anything he has said. I just wanted to hear your thoughts about him and his ideas.2018-05-2057 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday April 2018 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. Should we endorse Martin Luther King as a Christian? He denied essential doctrines like the deity of Jesus, the resurrection, and the virgin birth. He was also a serial adulterer. We can clearly see his impact on civil rights. But what are we to do with these other issues?
2. In Exodus 4:24, why was God going to kill Moses?
3. Why do some Christians have a problem forging themselves after they have asked God for forgiveness?
4. Is hospice a form of suicide?
5. How do you determine if some...2018-04-151h 04Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday April 2018 - PDFPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. Should we endorse Martin Luther King as a Christian? He denied essential doctrines like the deity of Jesus, the resurrection, and the virgin birth. He was also a serial adulterer. We can clearly see his impact on civil rights. But what are we to do with these other issues?
2. In Exodus 4:24, why was God going to kill Moses?
3. Why do some Christians have a problem forging themselves after they have asked God for forgiveness?
4. Is hospice a form of suicide?
5. How do you determine if some...2018-04-1500 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday March 2018 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. Being Jesus' cousin did John and Jesus have any familial relationship growing up? Did John recognize Jesus as his cousin as he approached the Jordan River to be baptized? (John 1:29-31). Did John know beforehand that Jesus was the Messiah? I'm thinking not since John later inquires whether Jesus is the Messiah? I know John leapt in his mother's womb when Mary visited Elizabeth. However, did Mary & Elizabeth realize at that time the baby was to be the Messiah? What was John's understanding of who Jes...2018-03-181h 05Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday February 2018 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. How can you tell a spiritual attack from a regular attack? Or should they all be considered spiritual attacks since the fall of man?
2. Should a person Tithe on a scholarship or grant for educational purposes?
3. I have a friend that goes to a Methodist church in San Rafael. His pastor had a gay couple that had been in his congregation for three years both men had been previously married with kids and grandchildren. One was a lawyer and they wanted to get married and...2018-02-181h 15Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday December 2017 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. In China alone the estimated number of Christians in the underground church is in the millions and growing, in spite of persecution. In America we have been lulled into a false sense of security. How can we, as a church, prepare ourselves for the time in which we also may/will have to go underground too? Matthew 24
2. Recently I watched the hour long documentary called “what the health” it states how harmful all meat and eggs and dairy are to the human body and how much har...2017-12-171h 06Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday November 2017 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. I have a question about our unsaved family members - specifically, our children. I know that the ways of the Lord are not like my ways, and I know that His mercy is beyond what I can wrap my brain around. But both of my children were baptized - by their own choice - when they were 12 and 13 years old. Both have since walked away from the Church - but more critically, denied Christ as their Savior. They are in their mid to late 20s now...2017-11-191h 02
Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday October 2017 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday. This month's questions focus around the church covenant.2017-10-1554 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday July 2017 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. What is the Christian financial responsibility in lending and borrowing money? What if I owe somebody that I could not pay back? What if I have been forgiven my debt through legal route but I am now in a position to pay back, what should I do?
2. When prophets in the Old Testament heard from God, was it audible or mental? An example is how Moses heard from God.
3. Would you please explain what the reference to "angels" mean in I Corinthians 11:10?
4. Regarding I Peter 3:18...2017-07-161h 00Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday June 2017 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. What do you think about the Southern Baptists initially not condemning white supremacy, white nationalism, and the Alt-Right.
2. Do societies see fathers as leaders of the home?
3. When are Christians supposed to speak in tongues?2017-06-181h 23Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday May 2017 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. What is the connection between prayer and fasting?
2. What is the Lord's prayer and should we pray it?
3. Is there evidence that God answers prayer?
4. Does praying in unity (corporate) exert a stronger influence than praying alone (individual)?2017-05-2143 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday March 2017 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. Do generational curses still apply to us today?
2. Does God still reveal things to followers in dreams today?2017-03-1946 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday February 2017 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. Can you help me understand what John 10:15-16 means?2017-02-1945 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday January 2017 - AudioPastor 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?
3. Is there a difference in meaning in saying Christ Jesus (NIV) or J...2017-01-1552 min
Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday November 2016 - AudioPastor 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 people based on what they post on social media?2016-11-201h 15Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday October 2016 - AudioPastor 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 Christians live together before marriage?2016-10-161h 11
Village Baptist ChurchBooks of James and Haggai - PDFDr. Emmanuel Akognon gives sermonic background on the books of Haggai and James2016-10-0900 minVillage Baptist ChurchBooks of James and Haggai - AudioDr. Emmanuel Akognon gives sermonic background on the books of Haggai and James2016-10-0937 min
Village Baptist ChurchThe Importance of the Word of God - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon preaches on the importance of the Bible and it's distribution throughout the world.2016-10-0230 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday July 2016 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. What is the appropriate policy regarding walking and movements during prayer and scripture reading during worship?
2. Where should latecomers be seated during worship, prayer services, or during Bible study?
3. As I have been baptized, do I still need to be converted?
4. I am struggling with tithing and another one of the requirements for covenant membership, can I still us my spiritual gifts to serve at Village Baptist Church?
5. Does coming to church on a regular basis automatically make me a covenant member of the church?
6...2016-07-171h 07Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday June 2016 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
1. Does the virgin birth really matter?
2. Should all Christians seek to speak in tongues?
3. My question for you is whether or not women should wear makeup. (or to what degree) I feel as though many women these days are trying too hard to cover up what is real and ‘mask’ their faces with makeup.. Some women wear makeup more naturally to enhance their natural beauty. Is this wrong? Does this not indicate dissatisfaction with the way God made us? This may seem like a silly issu...2016-06-1929 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday April 2016 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.2016-04-171h 20Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday April 2016 - PDFPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.2016-04-1700 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday March 2016 - PDFPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
Questions from members:
1. Is there a way to listen (better) to the Holy Spirit so to stay on God's path?
2. Why do Jehovah Witnesses claim that Jesus is a god in reference to John 1:1?
3. What is the Apocrypha and why is it not included in our Bible but is in the Roman Catholic Bibles?
4. At what point in church history did tithing transition from "A tithe of everything from the land...." as referenced in Leviticus 27:30 to tithing of income?2016-03-2000 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday March 2016 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
Questions from members:
1. Is there a way to listen (better) to the Holy Spirit so to stay on God's path?
2. Why do Jehovah Witnesses claim that Jesus is a god in reference to John 1:1?
3. What is the Apocrypha and why is it not included in our Bible but is in the Roman Catholic Bibles?
4. At what point in church history did tithing transition from "A tithe of everything from the land...." as referenced in Leviticus 27:30 to tithing of income?2016-03-201h 03Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday February 2016 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
Questions from members:
1. Do we celebrate Black History month and if no, why not?
2. What is Easter and how is it related to the Resurrection of Jesus? "What is Easter Sunday?"
3. Does God intend for Christians to keep the Sabbath? Explain!
4. Should a Christian enjoy going to the casino?2016-02-2144 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday February 2016 - PDFPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
Questions from members:
1. Do we celebrate Black History month and if no, why not?
2. What is Easter and how is it related to the Resurrection of Jesus? "What is Easter Sunday?"
3. Does God intend for Christians to keep the Sabbath? Explain!
4. Should a Christian enjoy going to the casino?2016-02-2100 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday January 2016 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.2016-01-1742 min
Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday November 2015 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
Questions from members:
1. The book of Psalms mentions God's "right hand" numerous times. (Psalm 16:11; 17:7; 18:35; 44:3; 45:4; 73:23; 98:1; 118:15; 138:7; 139:10, and many other verses.) Can you please clarify what this means? (I've looked it up in some commentaries, and some say it is Jesus and others say it represents God's strength and power.) What is the correct definition/meaning of God's right hand as noted in Psalms?
2. In Proverbs, the terms wisdom, knowledge and understanding are mentioned many times. In Proverbs 2:6, all three are mentioned, "For the Lord gives wisdom, and...2015-11-151h 07Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday November 2015 - PDFPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
Questions from members:
1. The book of Psalms mentions God's "right hand" numerous times. (Psalm 16:11; 17:7; 18:35; 44:3; 45:4; 73:23; 98:1; 118:15; 138:7; 139:10, and many other verses.) Can you please clarify what this means? (I've looked it up in some commentaries, and some say it is Jesus and others say it represents God's strength and power.) What is the correct definition/meaning of God's right hand as noted in Psalms?
2. In Proverbs, the terms wisdom, knowledge and understanding are mentioned many times. In Proverbs 2:6, all three are mentioned, "For the Lord gives wisdom, and...2015-11-1500 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday October 2015 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
Questions from members:
1. When Jesus died on the cross was he dead for the 3 days he was in the grave? (I never thought of Jesus staying dead, because of the scripture, that says "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord".)
2. Was Jesus, because he was God, the only sacrifice for man's sin? The Bible speaks of him being the perfect sacrifice, could a baby being perfect at birth have died for our sins?
3. Was Jesus only perfect because he...2015-10-181h 02Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday June 2015 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
Questions from members:
1. How do we as Christians respond to those who say we are ignorant or hateful for not being supportive of Bruce Jenner changing to a woman or not supporting same sex marriage?
2. Before a Christian man dies what are the three most important decisions he should make about life in general?
3. Does the Bible confirm the Devil as being Gay according to Daniel 11:35-39?
4. From your theological, doctorial, and personal opinion, is Jesus a conservative or a liberal? Can you be a...2015-06-2158 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday May 2015 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
Questions from members:
1. If all things were created and God created all things, who created God?
2. The Jews were also called Hebrews, how did this happen and what is the difference between a Jew and Hebrew?
3. If we Christians know what it means to be a Christian why are we afraid to say somebody is not a Christian when they clearly live like a heathen and they don't exhibit the following
a. Commitment to Jesus
b. Reading the Bible
c. Going to church and worshipping...2015-05-1757 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday April 2015 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
Questions from members:
Would you consider a person who doesn't go to church a genuine Christian?2015-04-1947 min
Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday March 2015 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
Questions from members:
1. Did King James I write a book about demonology? If yes, how can he be credited for writing the King James Version of the Bible? Was King James a Christian?
2. How would you deal with a man and woman who have had 30 years of friendship that seems pure and loving without any romantic overtones. The man gets married and a few months after revealed to his friend over 30 years that he has always had romantic feelings for her?
Case Studies dealt with...2015-03-1559 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday March 2015 - PDFPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
Questions from members:
1. Did King James I write a book about demonology? If yes, how can he be credited for writing the King James Version of the Bible? Was King James a Christian?
2. How would you deal with a man and woman who have had 30 years of friendship that seems pure and loving without any romantic overtones. The man gets married and a few months after revealed to his friend over 30 years that he has always had romantic feelings for her?
Case Studies dealt with...2015-03-1500 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday February 2015 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
Questions from members:
1. If a Christian man or woman has had more than 1 unsuccessful marriages do you think they should never marry again? And what would you tell them if they felt that they failed God as they broke the marriage covenant that God desires for marriage.
2. I acknowledge that I have enjoyed the "Left Behind" series in the past where the premise was that all true Christians will be "raptured" from the earth before the Great Tribulation so they won't have to be a...2015-02-1559 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday February 2015 - PDFPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
Questions from members:
1. If a Christian man or woman has had more than 1 unsuccessful marriages do you think they should never marry again? And what would you tell them if they felt that they failed God as they broke the marriage covenant that God desires for marriage.
2. I acknowledge that I have enjoyed the "Left Behind" series in the past where the premise was that all true Christians will be "raptured" from the earth before the Great Tribulation so they won't have to be a...2015-02-1500 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday January 2015 - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
Questions from members:
1. In light of the new movie Selma I have reflected on some personal times of when I was affected by racism . Recently you spoke of there being one race and that is the human race. What are some of the best methods for confronting racism especially given light of recent racially charged incidents: such as the six White teenage girls in North Carolina who posted a picture to Instagram with white hats and white shirts similar to the outfits worn by the...2015-01-181h 02Village Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday January 2015 - PDFPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
Questions from members:
1. In light of the new movie Selma I have reflected on some personal times of when I was affected by racism . Recently you spoke of there being one race and that is the human race. What are some of the best methods for confronting racism especially given light of recent racially charged incidents: such as the six White teenage girls in North Carolina who posted a picture to Instagram with white hats and white shirts similar to the outfits worn by the...2015-01-1800 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday December - PDFPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
Questions:
1. Are there any notable Bible characters that are of African descent that we don't acknowledge? Are there Black people in the Bible that are not commonly known?
2. What do you think about CHRISTIANS who go to the grave of their loved one to put flowers or to just spend time there? Does this even make sense being that we know that loved ones are not there?
3. Would you, as a Baptist minister, marry a member of your church to a well known Muslim? Why...2014-12-2800 minVillage Baptist ChurchQ&A Sunday December - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon answers questions submitted by members in the monthly Question and Answer Sunday.
Questions:
1. Are there any notable Bible characters that are of African descent that we don't acknowledge? Are there Black people in the Bible that are not commonly known?
2. What do you think about CHRISTIANS who go to the grave of their loved one to put flowers or to just spend time there? Does this even make sense being that we know that loved ones are not there?
3. Would you, as a Baptist minister, marry a member of your church to a well known Muslim? Why...2014-12-2848 min
Village Baptist ChurchStewardship: Insurance - AudioPastor Emmanuel Akognon teaches on stewardship. Specifically on the importance of insurance in a Christian's life.2014-07-131h 00
Village Baptist ChurchEvangelism & Discipleship - AudioDr. Emmanuel Akognon gives us ways to reach out to people using social media and email. He also discusses proper etiquette for Christians on social media.2014-07-0640 minVillage Baptist ChurchEvangelism & Discipleship - PDFDr. Emmanuel Akognon gives us ways to reach out to people using social media and email. He also discusses proper etiquette for Christians on social media.2014-07-0600 min
Village Baptist ChurchMothers and Child Evangelism - AudioPastor 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.2014-05-1138 minVillage Baptist ChurchMothers and Child Evangelism - PDFPastor 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.2014-05-1100 min
Village Baptist ChurchPromises of God - AudioTonight seven speakers will talk about the promises of God.
1. Reverend Annette Quiett - You Can Have Daily Cleansing (1 John 1:9)
2. Ronnie Small - You Have the Assurance of God's Strength and Help (Isaiah 41:10)
3. Reverend Mickele Carpenter - The Lord Sets Limits on Your Trials and Temptations (I Corinthians 10:13)
4. Gina Doumate - He Answers Your Prayers (I John 5:14-15)
5. Tenika Small - You Have the Holy Spirit Who is Your Helper (John 14:16-18)
6. Pastor Marcus Small - God HImself Will Supply All Your Needs (Matthew 6:31-32)
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