The Power Of Appreciation of Shepherd | Bishop Philip Bakare-Omoregie | ACC NJ USA, Oct 18th, 2026

Summary

The service opened with extended worship, prayer, and declarations asking for God’s presence, mercy, personal transformation, and protection for the church.

The main message, delivered on a pastors’ appreciation day, was that honoring and appreciating spiritual leaders is an act of wisdom and a way—according to the preacher’s interpretation of scripture—to receive spiritual blessing.

Key Teachings and Practical Takeaways

• Express appreciation and respect: Congregants were urged to value their pastors and other spiritual leaders, avoid taking them for granted, and show appreciation through both words and actions. They were also encouraged to support the pastors’ work by attending church and serving.
• Put faith into practice: The preacher stressed obedience as a way to act on one’s beliefs. He illustrated this with a story about a student who used her hair-braiding skill to earn money for school and later found further opportunities through that work.
• Use your abilities productively: Rather than waiting passively for help, identify what you can do and put it to work. In the sermon’s example, a practical skill became a source of income and opportunity.
• Avoid exhausting yourself in pursuit of wealth: Citing Proverbs, the preacher cautioned against overworking or relying only on personal strength to become rich. He contrasted this with his belief that God’s favor can bring success without the same hardship or sorrow.
• Choose encouraging company: He advised maintaining relationships with people who strengthen one’s faith and character, and calmly stepping back from associations that lead to prayerlessness, irritability, or other unwanted changes.
• Give and share consistently: The message encouraged sharing resources with those who teach and serve, and presented generosity as a spiritual practice. The sermon also included a special offering for the visiting preacher and a prayer for those who contributed.
• Pray, worship, and seek guidance: Throughout the service, attendees were invited to pray aloud, worship, ask God for help, and receive encouragement through scripture and prayer.
• Theological assurances: The preacher and church leaders prayed for protection, provision, health, successful completion of the year, and progress in work and business. These were presented as faith-based prayers and declarations.

The sermon emphasized that appreciation should be more than a one-time gift; it should include ongoing respect, participation, generosity, and service.

Presenters and Sources

• Bishop Philip Bakare-Omoregie — guest preacher.
• Bishop Richard Ero — host pastor, identified in the video metadata.
• Sources cited: Biblical passages including 1 Timothy 5:17; Mark 6:4–7; Acts 5:13–16; Numbers 23:20; Isaiah 44:26; Luke 10:5–6; Hosea 12:13; Psalm 133:1–3; Ezekiel 44:30; Proverbs 10:22 and 23:4; Luke 5:4–6; Galatians 6:6–7; Luke 6:38; Philippians 4:15–19; Revelation 22:12; and Ezra 6:14.