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Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by kaosic: 7:58pm On Feb 08, 2012 |
The simple truth is that religion as a whole is a waste of time. All these so-called "people of God" are nothing but devil incarnates; wolves in sheep clothing. Judgment day will be one hell of a fun day for God! As for Oyakelome, the man is as twisted as they come. My sister is a member of his church, and I pray to God everyday to please get her out of there. I just simply can't understand how someone as intelligent as my sister allowed herself to be brainwashed. And Joabaje, you are obviously as bleeped up in the head as my sister and anyone else that believe in this people. Better get out before its too late. God does not approve of anything going on in churches all over the globe, that must I can guarantee you. I Will burn all my money before I give it to any church. To hell with them all and Bleep Oyakelome. |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by Joagbaje(m): 8:08pm On Feb 08, 2012 |
crossman9: You analysis is not correct. October edition last year alone we printed and circulated 15 million copies distributed free in nigeria alone. That's jus one month in print format in nigeria alone, just one month. Ive not mentioned the e downloadable format. Rhapsodies produced have crossed billions . |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by Joagbaje(m): 8:18pm On Feb 08, 2012 |
Grey Beard: We have a website called Wikisozo . Where we share testimonies of our salvation . I shared my testimony there of how I it saved by FEAR OF ANTICHRIST ' and I read the testimony of others how they got saved. I read the testimony of many who Got saved by reading rhapsody . You don't need Someone to tell you of the impact of rhapsody in our world, except those few who refused to see it. This is one of the testimonies below http://wikisozo.com/story/read/809/how-rhapsody-got-me-born-again |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by mabell: 8:19pm On Feb 08, 2012 |
@joagbaje, What about other nations that had their reach out campaigns and distributed hundreds of thousands. Countries like south africa, switzerland, e.t.c. That's excluding the ones printed for nigeria, not forgetting the copies for the blind. |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by Joagbaje(m): 8:25pm On Feb 08, 2012 |
mabell: Thank you , I like that rhapsody in Braille !. And recently the Audio rhapsody for those who cannot read. They can now hear exhortations in native tongues! |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by crossman9(m): 8:53pm On Feb 08, 2012 |
that man that said religion is a waste of time he needs to know that healings are real God is not a piece of stone but he is living and real I am sorry all you see is people fighting over what you see as GOD but there is real believer that will teach even lol there false in teaching at Christ embassy for all there faults will show the bible is real and yes people lives do get destroyed in Christ embassy they don’t put that on the Brochure but the apostle Paul was in Athens and looked around at all the idols and said I see your religious and he seen the idol to unknown God He told them about the God of Israel he is real I am sorry about sister come on my face book http://facebook.com/yeshuafreind.godschild kaosic i would like to talk to you i am not for the church maybe i can help you
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Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by newmi(m): 8:57pm On Feb 08, 2012 |
mabell:Just some facts with figures perhaps it would help Nigeria 50 Years, 50 Smiles, 50 Heroes…Celebrating Hope In The Jubilee Partners of Rhapsody of Realities and brethren from Christ Embassy on October 1st 2010, distributed 20 million free copies of Rhapsody of Realities in commemoration of the 50th Independence Anniversary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. They distributed the devotional in 8 Nigerian languages namely English, Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, Efik, Ijaw, Urhobo, and Igala. Ghana Accra, June 29, GNA - The Leadership of Christ Embassy Ghana would on Republic Day, Thursday July 1, distribute more than one million copies of the daily devotional and Bible study-guide: Rhapsody of Realities, throughout the country. |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by crossman9(m): 9:31pm On Feb 08, 2012 |
Grey Beard i need to talk to you very importent find me on face book http://facebook.com/yeshuafreind.godschild |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by Joagbaje(m): 10:01pm On Feb 08, 2012 |
@ Mabel I just browse through some testimonies in Wikisozo and I was very touched by this from Ezinne John HOW I GOT BORN AGAIN |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by FXKing2012(m): 8:35am On Feb 09, 2012 |
kaosic:Pls do not judge any church or anybody, it is not for you to judge. |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by princejude(m): 9:41am On Feb 09, 2012 |
Give Him Your Cares! · thursday, february 9th · Page Visits (872) Readers comments: Thu. February 9, 2012 I know that many NAIRALANDERS(eg. Grey Beard, Crossman9, Pastor Kun, Kaosic,etc) will repent in this thread in JESUS NAME AMEN. And they will post their testimonies here. |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by mabell: 10:20am On Feb 09, 2012 |
HERE IS TODAYS MESSAGE FROM THE RHAPSODY Give Him Your Cares! – Thursday February 9, 2012 – Pastor Anita Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? (Matthew 6:25). The verse above is an invitation from the Master for you to trust Him with your life. He wants you to have no care or anxiety whatsoever about anything, because God loves you greatly, and tenderly cares for you. He’s saying to you “Give me your cares!” As a child of God you must come to the point in your life where you know, without a doubt, that God is not only big enough to take care of you but equally willing to do so. He’s more willing for you to live and enjoy life to the full than you could ever be. This takes the stress out of life; knowing that you serve a loving and compassionate Father, whose desire is for you to live a victorious life. The reason many people in the world are unhappy and burdened with lots of worries, being surfeited with the cares of life is that they’re yet to accept His invitation: they haven’t given Him their cares. 1 Peter 5:7 says “Casting all your cares upon him; for he careth for you.” God cares for you personally; that means He knows you and He’s concerned about you, therefore trust Him with your life. The Psalmist knew what it meant to trust the Lord this way; he was so sure of God’s ability and willingness to guarantee his safety hence declared with all certainty: “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me” (Psalm 138:7). This should be your attitude as a child of God. Too many are focused on the challenges and problems they’re facing, and as a result, lose sight of God’s grace and presence with them. By meditating on their challenges they short-circuit the power of God from working on their behalf. Refuse to dwell on whatever challenges you may be facing right now! Rather, think about the ability of the Spirit; He’s all-great and powerful and can put you over every adversity. Prayer I refuse to fret or worry over anything because God loves me and He’s big and powerful enough to take care of me! Therefore, I live victoriously in rest today, having cast all my cares upon Him. Blessed be His Name. Further Study Matthew 6:25-34 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? 27Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? 28And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: 29And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? 31Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Daily Scripture Reading 1 Year Bible Matthew 26:57-75 Reading plan Exodus 36-37 2 Year Bible Acts 8:31-40 Reading Plan Ester 5-6 |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by mbaemeka(m): 10:46am On Feb 09, 2012 |
Grey Beard: The only thing worth responding to is your assertion that the passage of scripture wasnt refering to lucifer. It is at best-ludicrous! A very clear understanding of the scripture disputes that. sadly, this is one area of your existence i'm sure doesnt function really well. You seem to have directionless grouses against giving, tithing etc. but surreptiously you try unsuccessfully to present yourself as a christian seeking truth and spreading what you think is the right understanding or interpretation of the word. No single truth has been passed. Nobody told anybody to go after chasing what God has already given to the Christian free of Charge so i find it amusing that you would claim such. The message was clear "you have an anointing to expand and spread" as simple as A, B, C. What grace would anyone fall from for "expanding and increasing?" isnt that what a true christian should be seeking for- The expansion and spreading of the gospel? how do you suppose this would happen if the christians dont expand and increase individually? What kind of christianity do you even peddle? I could have dissected that travesty you call "interpretation of scripture" but i found out that those thoughts werent even yours originally. You yanked it from a sordid website and you didnt even have the integrity to reference them. |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by Joagbaje(m): 11:06am On Feb 09, 2012 |
^^^ Happy new year MBA Emeka. It's been awhile . I've lost your contact on yahoo messanger. Pls send any contact to my e mail below |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by GreyBeard: 1:13pm On Feb 09, 2012 |
Pastor Jo and disciples - I can see that your ROR quota includes the Internet. Well I can only admire your tenacity. Anyway, what is your response to the information below? Grey Beard: Is this true or false (remember u r a Christian so no lying on making up stuff this time please). |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by Joagbaje(m): 1:23pm On Feb 09, 2012 |
Titus 3:9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by GreyBeard: 2:25pm On Feb 09, 2012 |
^^^ LOL! Nice 1 Jo. So it suddenly becomes a 'foolish' question when you cannot answer it truthfully? But you can't deny it happens then can you? Well I know its the way CE works because my source is pretty high up in the organisation. Tell us Jo, what is your Church's quota for ROR this month? Or is that another question you would conveniently call foolish? Please!! I know CE members are blessed in many ways by going to church but everyone should be well informed when they are making their choices. Especially when it has to do with things of this nature. |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by dare2think: 4:06pm On Feb 09, 2012 |
@Grey beard, The statement below from a fellow nairalander sums up everything; 'You ask people simple questions and suddenly they become deaf, dumb and blind. They refuse to answer and when they do they respond to everything except what you asked. Or they gang up and "scatter" the thread so that issues are obfuscated. Then they paste long daft epistles. Finally, they go self-righteous pointing out your anger and quoting scripture out of place in an attempt to make you look bad. ' It's about the only truth you will get on this thread and it's deeply sad. (More sad is the fact that these are people who claim to win souls for Jesus. How ironic.) 1 Like |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by GreyBeard: 5:23pm On Feb 09, 2012 |
dare2think: Very true. Unfortunately, this happens all too often here. |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by crossman9(m): 12:47am On Feb 10, 2012 |
you maybe right about the amount of the sales but the bible tells us not to make money out of the preaching of the gospel and more we should be testing the teaching not just following it blindly i love you all and hope your well and yes that means you Joagbaje bless you |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by olakunlex: 9:54am On Feb 10, 2012 |
@grey beard your analysis is good but it is what i call half truth. u said ROR is paid for twice because firstly der is tithes and offering and secondly der is the actual payment. the value of a book is its reach and its number of users.ROR is the no 1 daily devotional in the world.what ROR is about is more that authorship,printing and all the factors u mentioned.the book goes to all parts of the world.did u consider the freight cost to the different countries?dt book is mostly given free on a daily basis. lastly,it is nt wise for u to deliberate on how churches spend their tithes and offering.it is nt your business.any money given to God represents the character of the giver.such that if the person was sick,the money takes on sickness and any 1 that uses or misuses the money will get the reult. Finally Nairaland peep GOD IS NT MAN SO DON'T TRY TO RATIONALISE OR USE UR ANALYTICAL MIND TO UNDERSTAND HIM |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by mabell: 10:36am On Feb 10, 2012 |
Your Faith Is What Counts! – Friday February 10, 2012 – Pastor Chris If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small (Proverbs 24:10). Is it possible for a Christian to be attacked by the evil one? Yes, but it makes no difference. The attack or onslaught of the enemy against you will not amount to anything, because you’re more than a conqueror: “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world” (1 John 4:4). The Bible however talks about “the evil day” (Ephesians 6:13) or “day of adversity,” as read in our opening verse. It’s not a day to dread, but the day when your faith is tested. Your faith must remain unwavering and resilient in the face of adversity; that’s what matters – not whether or not Satan and his cohorts are against you. Isaiah 54:15 (MSG says, “If anyone attacks you, don’t for a moment suppose that I sent them, And if any should attack, nothing will come of it.” Here the Lord describes the futility of the enemy’s onslaught against you; nothing will come of it! No attack, ploy, maneuvers or machinations of Satan can work against you when you stand your grounds in faith: “…Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (James 4:7). The word “strength” used in the opening scripture refers to your faith. When your faith is little or weak, it means your strength is small, and will not be able to withstand in the day of adversity. The cure for this is to feed more on God’s Word and put the Word to work in your life; that’s how to build your faith strong. God doesn’t think Satan or his cohorts are factors; the factor is your faith. Ephesians 6:16 says “Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.” That sickness has attacked you is not a problem; the question is “Where is your faith?” It’s not about how bad the situation is. With faith in your spirit, every adversity will be a walkover. Your faith is the victory; so get into the Word and meditate on it consistently, and faith will be stirred in your spirit to walk through every adversity or opposition. Confession I’m not moved by the physical circumstances, but I stand firmly on God’s Word, taking advantage of the faith that has been imparted to my spirit to ward off the fiery missiles of the adversary. I declare that the power of God is released to cause a desired change as I put my faith to work. Hallelujah! Further Study Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Mark 11:23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Daily Scripture Reading 1 Year Bible Matthew 27:1-26 Reading plan Exodus 38-39 2 Year Bible Acts 9:1-15 Reading Plan Ester 7-8 Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Chris Oyakhilome |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by princejude(m): 10:39am On Feb 10, 2012 |
Your Faith Is What Counts! · friday, february 10th · Page Visits (1,028) Pastor Chris If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small (Proverbs 24:10). Is it possible for a Christian to be attacked by the evil one? Yes, but it makes no diference. The attack or onslaught of the enemy against you will not amount to anything, because you’re more than a conqueror: "Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world" (1 John 4:4). The Bible however talks about "the evil day" (Ephesians 6:13) or "day of adversity," as read in our opening verse. It’s not a day to dread, but the day when your faith is tested. Your faith must remain unwavering and resilient in the face of adversity; that’s what matters—not whether or not Satan and his cohorts are against you. Isaiah 54:15 (MSG) says, "If anyone attacks you, don’t for a moment suppose that I sent them, And if any should attack, nothing will come of it." Here the Lord describes the futility of the enemy’s onslaught against you; nothing will come of it! No attack, ploy, maneuvres or machinations of Satan can work against you when you stand your grounds in faith: "…Resist the devil, and he will flee from you" (James 4:7). The word "strength" used in the opening scripture refers to your faith. When your faith is little or weak, it means your strength is small, and will not be able to withstand in the day of adversity. The cure for this is to feed more on God’s Word and put the Word to work in your life; that’s how to build your faith strong. God doesn’t think Satan or his cohorts are factors; the factor is your faith. Ephesians 6:16 says "Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked." That sickness has attacked you is not a problem; the question is "Where is your faith?" It’s not about how bad the situation is. With faith in your spirit, every adversity will be a walkover. Your faith is the victory; so get into the Word and meditate on it consistently, and faith will be stirred in your spirit to walk through every adversity or opposition. Confessions I’m not moved by the physical circumstances, but I stand firmly on God’s Word, taking advantage of the faith that has been imparted to my spirit to ward off the fiery missiles of the adversary. I declare that the power of God is released to cause a desired change as I put my faith to work. Hallelujah! f u r t h e r s t u d y: Romans 10:17; Mark 11:23 Daily Scripture Reading 1 Year Reading Plan : Exodus 38-39; Matthew 27:1-26 2 Year Reading Plan : A cts 9:1-15; Esther 7-8 Comments from Readers: Fri. February 10, 2012 Faith is indeed the victory. It iis faith that matters. As we stay in the word and meditate there in our faith is built strong to squash the onslaught of the adversary. Thank you always Pastor, I love you dearly Posted By Pastor Okey Onuorah [United States] Fri. February 10, 2012 I am Blessed. It is my faith that matters, Posted By Ernest Arthur [Afghanistan] Fri. February 10, 2012 my faith is the victory.The attacks of the devil does not matter.My faith is what counts.Thank you pastor Chris for this reminder.God bless you Sir Posted By Pastor osas eriyo(ce benin city) [Nigeria] Fri. February 10, 2012 Hallelujah, oh God is good, thank you man of God Posted By Mary ocansey [Ghana] |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by Joagbaje(m): 12:02pm On Feb 10, 2012 |
ONE BOOK,NETWORKING THE GLOBE FOR JESUS ! . . . It's really making the devil mad FINLAND PRIME MINISTER [flash=400,300] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A4iAAO7Df0&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/flash] |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by Joagbaje(m): 12:03pm On Feb 10, 2012 |
SOUTH KOREA [flash=400,300] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oDIHG1v6TE&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/flash] |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by mabell: 12:47pm On Feb 10, 2012 |
wow! amazing testimonies See the impact rhapsody is making During the reachout Nigeria 2011 campaign, i saw a video of Pres. Goodluck Jonathan recieving a coopy @ Poster, tell me, ofwhat comparison is money to the effect of rhapsody in the lives of people and nations? @joagbaje, thnks and more pls |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by Nobody: 1:23pm On Feb 10, 2012 |
...pls delete |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by dare2think: 1:28pm On Feb 10, 2012 |
^^^ lol @ moodie 'Architects of grandeur are often the master builders of disillusionment' 1 Like |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by olakunlex: 2:14pm On Feb 10, 2012 |
@ moodie, u said that some1 made a false statement abt ROR been the most circulated book on earth after the bible,ok pls can u be intelligent enuff to tell mi a book that is been circilated around the world in over 150 languages reaching the ends of the world,to countries you cant even pronounce e.g Tonga,Lithuania(u cn check the countries online if u have nt heard of them before)etc. secondly u talk abt accountability,let mi let u knw sometin,no economic policy or explanation can produce the kind of result u can have when u key in with the spirit of God. the question the person that started this discuss shld ask himself is what kind of impact is he making personallly and nt to criticise.who knows ur name and what kind of difference have you made in the world. |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by Nobody: 2:24pm On Feb 10, 2012 |
...pls delete |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by PastorKun(m): 2:32pm On Feb 10, 2012 |
All these vacant claims that ror is widely circulated around the world are just cheap lies that only the most deluded and daft followers would believe. Cec is known for making outrageous claims though. The fact still remains that oyaks and cec are only known in a few southern states in Nigeria and he is hardly known outside the shores of this country contrary to the lies the ministry feeds it's victims. Also the claims it is printed in several languages is a vicious lie if not, produce the evidence and don't quote statements credited to oyaks or cec. @joagbaje You claim ror has printed over a billion copies since it started and that makes it an international best seller second only to the bible. Sometimes I wonder if you went to school, apart from the fact that your claim is an obvious lie, how do you compare a periodical printed every month to a single edition book? In that case you should compare ror with other periodicals like time magazine or newsweek. I can assure you that the spread and volume of time magazine sold world wide is at least a thousand times your filthy ror. I even make bold to say that ror cannot emerge in the top 1000 circulating periodicals worldwide so enough of this your vain arrogant lies. Nobody gives a toss about ror. It is you cec victims that have been brainwashed into hyping it. 1 Like |
Re: Is Rhapsody Of Realities Really A Scam? by dare2think: 2:40pm On Feb 10, 2012 |
@ Moodie -Sighs- Thank you. The content in your post is what I actually expected from those that made such a silly declaration. A very honest 'I don't know', simple. But to conclude that it is the most circulated book after the bible is nothing but deception especially without any data/resource to confirm or support. The auto-defensive mechanism that you mention is open to different interpretation, but deep insecurity is one that is evident above all and the constant re-assurances from [i]them [/i]is quite interesting to watch. You can deceive people, which is very easy, but you can never deceive yourself. |
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