Village Baptist Church

What do we really have to be thankful for? Psalm 100 calls us to enter God’s presence with thanksgiving—not simply because everything in life is easy, but because the Lord is good, His love endures forever, and His faithfulness continues through every generation. In this message, we’re reminded to thank God for our salvation, His faithfulness, His goodness and love, and His constant care for us. W...

Spiritual warfare is real—but God has not left His people defenseless. In Ephesians 6:17–20, Paul introduces the sword of the Spirit, the one offensive weapon in the armor of God. But having a Bible nearby is not the same thing as being ready to use it. In this message, “Armed and Ready,” we look at what it means to know God’s Word well enough to use it in the moment, why reading, meditating on, a...

You have an enemy you cannot see—and you cannot face a supernatural enemy with natural strength. In Ephesians 6:14–17, Paul tells believers to put on the full armor of God: truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God. But these aren't disconnected pieces of spiritual equipment. They bring together everything Paul has been teaching throughout Ephesians about who...

There is a battle happening that you cannot see. In Ephesians 6:10–13, Paul reminds us that our struggle is not ultimately against flesh and blood. We face a supernatural enemy—and a supernatural enemy requires supernatural strength and supernatural protection. But spiritual warfare isn't about being afraid of the devil or seeing a demon behind every problem. It's about recognizing the enemy's sch...

What if being a Christian changes not only what you believe on Sunday, but how you work on Monday? In Ephesians 6:5–9, Paul speaks directly to slaves and masters in the Roman world. The passage raises difficult questions about slavery, but it also reveals something powerful about work, leadership, integrity, and who ultimately has authority over us. In this message, Pastor Shola Akognon explores t...

What does it actually mean for children to honor their parents? And what responsibility has God given parents in raising their children? In Ephesians 6:1–4, Paul brings the gospel directly into the relationship between parents and children. Children are called to obey and honor their parents, while parents are called to raise their children without provoking them to anger—training and instructing...

Marriage can look great in public while struggling behind closed doors. But what does the “kitchen” of our homes actually look like? In Ephesians 5:21–33, Paul gives husbands and wives a picture of marriage that is radically shaped by Jesus Christ. Biblical submission is not inferiority, and biblical leadership is not domination. The wife is called to willingly respect and submit to her husband, w...

What do you do when worry starts taking over? In Matthew 6:25–34, Jesus speaks directly to people facing real uncertainty and tells them, “Do not worry.” But that doesn't mean Christians never experience concern. The question is: What do we do with it? In this message, we look at what worry reveals about our trust, the difference between carrying our worries and casting them on God, and Jesus' com...

In “I Wanna Be Like God,” Pastor Shola Akognon teaches from Ephesians 5:1–21, where Paul calls believers to imitate God as dearly loved children. What does that actually look like in everyday life? Paul gives us three practical instructions: walk in love, walk in light, and walk in wisdom. Through the love of Christ, the transforming power of living as children of light, and the wisdom that recogn...

The old life no longer fits. In Ephesians 4:17–32, Paul calls believers to take off the old self, renew their minds, and put on the new life God has created for them. Learn what conversion changes and five practical ways Christians should now live. Live like the person you have become.

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.

Who is Jesus? Jehovah’s Witnesses teach that Jesus is not Almighty God, that He previously existed as Michael the archangel, and that He was raised from the dead only as a spirit. But do those teachings agree with Scripture? In this message, we examine what the Bible says about the identity of Jesus Christ. Hebrews declares that the Son is superior to every angel. John teaches that all things were...

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.

In this sermon, “Walking and Talking with Jesus Everyday,” Pastor Emmanuel Akognon reminds us that Jesus calls His people to be both salt and light in the world. From Matthew 5:13–16, we are challenged to see that Christian witness is not only about what we say, and it is not only about how we live. It is both. Our walking with Jesus gives power to our talking for Jesus. Pastor Emmanuel teaches th...

Are you living a life worthy of your calling? In this powerful message from Ephesians 4:1–6, the message challenges us to make unity our first priority — before anything else. Too often we think the Christian life starts with a list of rules. But Paul says the very first thing he wants from us is unity. In this sermon, we explore what that actually looks like — the humility, gentleness, patience,...

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.

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.

What does it mean to experience God? In Ephesians 3:14–21, the Apostle Paul prays one of the most powerful prayers in Scripture. He does not simply pray that the church would know more information about God. He prays that they would be strengthened in their inner being, that Christ would dwell in their hearts through faith, that they would grasp the love of Christ, and that they would be filled wi...

What do you do when your convictions collide with people you love? Do you stand firm… or show support? This message tackles real, uncomfortable questions Christians face today. Summary: In this powerful Q&A message, we explore: Should Christians attend a same-sex wedding? What is love according to the Bible? Who created God? How do we stand on truth without losing relationships? This message chall...

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.

In this message from Acts 17, we explore one of the most important distinctions in the Christian faith: Christianity is not a religion — it is a relationship. When the Apostle Paul arrived in Athens, he encountered a city full of religion, philosophy, and idols. Yet despite all their spirituality, the people still did not truly know God. Paul used their altar “to the unknown god” to point them to...

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.

In Ephesians 2:11–22, the apostle Paul reveals one of the most radical truths of the gospel: Jesus didn’t merely reconcile individuals to God — He demolished the wall of hostility between people and formed one new family. Jew and Gentile. Far and near. Outsiders and insiders. Now one. In this message, “The Third Race,” we explore how the cross brings peace, identity, belonging, and purpose — and w...

In this Question & Answer Sunday, submitted questions from the congregation are answered directly from Scripture. Topics include spiritual growth, forgiveness, discipleship, interpreting the book of Acts, and how to live out the Christian life in real situations. Rather than a traditional sermon, this interactive teaching tackles honest struggles believers face — from encouraging stagnant faith to...

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.