Pilot007:
No no no please dont get this things twisted. If you confess your sins and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, the bible says that you will be saved. It is not until when you are baptised oh, but be baptized. The dieing man on the cross was not baptized but his sins were forgiven by God. Please let's not attach conditions that are not scriptural.

who told you he wasn't baptised.

Okuda:


was the thief on the cross baptized?

no one knows. John the Baptist baptised a whole lot of people then. Maybe he was one of them. I'm not the person you quoted sha

Onise Iyanu You're the God of awesome wonders I've tasted of Your power (Oh, Onise o) Onise Iyanu You have shown me so much mercy Much more than I deserve.
Omniscient, Omnipotent The one who does great things (When I behold You) When I behold the things You do (I just can't stop) I just can't hold back my praise.
The words You speak, turns things around (It turns things) Your outstretched arm Has lifted me (You took away) You took away the chains and curse (You took away) That held me bound.
Onise Iyanu You're the God of awesome wonders I've tasted of Your power (Oh, Onise o) Onise Iyanu You have shown me so much mercy Much more than I deserve.

Let us open our hearts to thank God from protecting Africa against the full effect of coronavirus. Even the best of scientists predicted that Africa will be filled with body bags bags but here we are, not even one african country had its streets littered with body bags. Many people claim Africans are too religious and I believe it paid off. God has indeed delivered us from evil and from deadly pestilence (ps 91:3).
Some claim it is "poverty" but poor countries like Ecuador are having a hard time. Some claim it is the climate but Brazil with a similar climate isn't finding it easy.
If you tested positive to Coronavirus or had symptoms like loss of taste and smell and you're still alive today, take out time to thank him. If none of your family members fell ill during this period take out to magnify his Holy name. Let us offer an incense of praise to His wonderful name
Indeed the cow that has no tail his God chases out flies for him.

Nwaotu:
Guys, I impregnated a girl but I couldn't marry the girl. While the girl was carrying the pregnancy, the parents demanded that I should settle their daughter and go my way. Initially I refused but I later on gave them 400k for the child upkeep and everything. Now it has been 2 months since after the child was born. The last time I went there to visit the child, the parents spoke rudely to me and walked me out of their house and told me never to come back. This happened in Anambra.
I know the tradition but the only thing I am asking is visitation rights to the child. I am not taking the child or whatever. I want to sue them to court to request for visitation right. Do I stand a chance of winning the case?

have you tried going with your parents or elders with drinks to beg them? Going to the court is not as easy as you think. The judge will ensure the case will linger up to 3years to ensure he chops enough cash from you oo. Besides, it will bring more bad blood between the two parties, to avoid trailer hitting you.

naijasermons website

all I see here is a familiar spirit that has ensured the ladies give birth to a baby girl out of wedlock before her 21st birthday.

wow, so last child that was battling a spiritual wife some years back is now a pastor? I'm so happy for your growth and I hope you retain it. Your pastor isn't entirely right and wrong given your history and background. I'm certain his major fear is you backsliding and bringing shame to his church. However, marriage isn't something you rush especially as a minister. Not every lady is fit to be the wife of a minister. You need to pray and wait for God's direction before choosing a wife as that is one of the most important decisions you will ever make in life. So don't give in pressure. Just pray and wait even if it means not climbing the pulpit. Apostle Paul never married in his time here on earth. Apostle Joshua Selman is still unmarried and he has one of the widely known churches in Nigeria. Besides Paul said in 1 Cor 7:8-9,
Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I am. But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

paxonel:
hmm!
Interesting!
Does this scripture also suggest that many dead people resurrected from the grave after Jesus Christ resurrected in the real sense?

I don't really understand your question,but the bible passage I quoted should answer it

paxonel:
we know that Abraham bossom isn't heaven, Is Abraham bossom also real?
If yes, then why is it not popular as hell in the minds of people today?
Does it mean that people like to hear more about evil(hell) over good(Abraham bossom) ?

Just asking.

I'm not the o.p, but it is believed that Abraham's bosom was the place where the souls that died before Jesus died. At his death these souls were taken to the present heaven with Jesus as the first son. I would have loved to post many bible verses about this mystery but I don't have the time. However, let me share few. This happened when Jesus died, Matt 27:51-53, Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many." 1 Peter 3:19 says, By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison.

you didn't state your location. Try Deeper life, Mountain of fire, Dunamis, or Eternal network international(Zaria).

if Jesus can have haters after healing blind people, who is righteousness89 not to have them too?

IkePeters:

Am truly Blessed �

amen. thanks

Perfection10:


Nice piece but wait ooooo does your moniker mean journey to Hell or journey to Elohim?�

journey to eternal life

Truvel:
Many People Today Av Spiritually Gifts Or Call In 2 Ministy But Only Make Little Or No Positive Impact In Dia Gifts Or Ministry. U Hear Dem Saying I Saw Myself Doing Dis, I Saw Myself Doing Dat In My Dream But In Reality Dey See Such Thing Happening 2 Dem. Do U Know Why? Some Of D Reasons Are:
1. It Could Be Ignorance.
2. Dey Lack Passion 4 It.
3. Dey Refused 2 Develop Demselves.
4. Dey Just Stay Open & Hope God Would Use Dem If He Wants 2 Use Dem. Dis People Rarely Get Use By God.

thanks for the pepper advise. Now I know where my problem is coming from. Keep up with the good work and I will also advise you to stop replying derailers. they are here to spoil your good work, not to learn.

dinomcjohn:
Op, this is no doubt one of the best write-ups on nairaland. Your points were made excellently and your arguments are impressive. Thanks. God truly hears the prayer of His children.

thanks for your kind words

Happy Sunday

Chrizdon:


Hello bro Tjosh, I have never had any business with occult and I have known God ever since I was a child. I've gone for deliverance and most times I would be told there is a curse on my family bloodline. Some of Those prophets I went to for deliverance revealed what they saw to me, saying there is a kind of mark (3 marks precisely) on my forehead that It will be difficult for me to succeed in anything with that mark on.

They prayed with me seriously and one of them said he saw two angels giving me a gift which will be manifested in the physical realm in 6 months time. Although, they gave me a condition that if I sin the angels will not give me that gift again. During those period, I tried not to sin but only masturbation which always overpower me came up again.

This frustration make me bitter and somewhat sad that just because of masturbation God won't help me again. I'm still waiting for a solid response from anyone.

masturbation just as any sexual sin is more than enough to take your gift away. I will advise you to work towards been a born again, spirit-filled, Christian that reads his bible with great understanding regularly. Also try midnight prayers for as long as you can do, like every night you wake up worship God with great songs, ask for His Spirit to direct you on how to pray, then use warfare prayers. You can download olukoya warfare prayers. Cobwebs signify heavy witchcraft. Use your annoyance and attack them between 12-3am that is when they hold meetings. The Lord is your strength.

1. Let your intentions be pure
When you make a request to God don't make the reason be about your selfish desires e.g Father, give me a car so I can pepper my friends. Lord, I'm sowing my samsung phone so I can get an iPhone and show my friends I have arrived. Your intentions should be pure, virtuous and genuine. James 4:3, warned against this and said,When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.
Remember, God sees your innermost heart. No one can deceive God.

2. Let his Kingdom come through your intentions.
When you make your petitions, it is important to make it serve the purposes of God in earth. A classic example is Hannah.(1 Sàm 1:9-28) Hannah cried and prayed for a child and she got none. But, when she cried and said Father, give me a child and I will dedicate his life to you. God was touched and answered her prayers. Why? God needed a genuine servant to take over Eli since his sons have failed him. Hannah brought an interesting proposition that will make his will to be done and he gave her a son and more children when she fulfilled her promise.
Whenever Jesus prayed he always added sayings like Father, let your kingdom come,let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Father, perform this miracle for your name to be Glorified. Prayers should always be about the Glory of God not you.
When you want your intention answered, bring up interesting propositions to God e.g Father, give me this contract and I will buy chairs for a church for your children to worship you in comfort. Father, please give me triplets, so I will get done with this stage and start serving my role in the church. Father, give me a job in this company, so I can Evangelise and preach your name to the unbelieving staff, I also promise to act as a good Christian and not partake in fraud. Father, please give me a good phone, so I can setup a YouTube page to proclaim your name. Remember, anything you promise endeavor to fulfill. Never, make the mistake of not fulfilling the promise you made to God.

3. Stand on existing covenants
God made a covenant to Solomon that he would answer the prayer of anyone who prayed facing the temple in Jerusalem. 2 Chron 6:21, I am your servant, and the people of Israel belong to you, and so whenever any of us look toward this temple and pray, answer from your home in heaven and forgive our sins.
Daniel been an intelligent jew, understood the power of this covenant and when he prayed he always faced the temple from faraway Babylon!! Dan 6:10 says, Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.
Whether you believe this or not there are genuine churches whose altars have become a place of covenant for some particular needs. Some churches have a covenant that any barren woman that prays there will carry her child, some have for prosperity, long life etc. Not only churches, there are certain spirit-filled individuals, both clergy and non-clergy, who's covenants with God can open the heavens for your sake. Seek these people and places as the Spirit directs you and pray with faith on their covenants.

Hope this message blessed you? Also remember to pray persistently. Jesus taught this mystery in Luke 18:1-8, with the starting note.Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray for just causes and not give up. Daniel prayed for 21 days before he got his answer, and he would have continued if it was delayed. Keep praying until something happens. Shalom.

Even Jesus despite how perfect he was and the miracles he performed was criticised heavily even to the extent of people carrying stones in order to hurt him, so who is Kumuyi that he won't be criticized? As far as you're doing the work of God on earth expect to be under severe criticism and hate by sons of the devil who publicly claim to love God because of their so-called, knowledge. Jesus faced pharisees while our generation are facing English-fluent, master speakers, PhD in theology self/demon ordained pastors. Infact if you're in this heavenly race and no one is criticising you, you should even be bothered.

dollytino4real:
thanks for dis spiritual teaching, how will I speak in tongues is my challenge

pray to God that you want to be filled with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking on tongues. Luke 11:13, says, If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask.
Also, your intention has to be pure and about fulfilling the will of God. If you want it just to brag to your pals then it won't happen, but if you genuinely want it because you wish to enter that deeper communion with him then it will happen. A second tip I read somewhere, just the same way a baby who is trying to talk starts by blabbing with confidence, so should a believer who wishes to speak in tongues can start as lead with time you will be surprised how the Holy Spirit will take over.

Call this number, she is a genuine woman of God in owerri. Tell her a member gave her number to you and relate your experiences. She will pray for you over the phone, or tell you to come for Thursday deliverance. 07031015815- Pastor Ugonna, Jehovah Jireh min.

the fact you created this thread is a strong proof your conscience is judging you. as far as christianity is concerned, even thinking of committing sexual immorality is already a sin. so yes, you are sinning and it only gets worse. nobody was born a rapist or paedophile, it all started from play play to the real deal. You are masturbating and I would advise you to follow the biblical rule of if your eyes causes it to sin, pluck it off. Find a way to discharge your relative even if it means paying for her accommodation, same with your maid, you can get a young boy instead of a girl. Then, acknowledge the fact that you have sinned. Go to an altar of God and praise the God of hosts. Declare that you believe the power in the Most Holy name of Jesus with all your heart and you are standing on his authority and plead for forgiveness and mercy. Roll on that altar and cryyyyyyyy to God for mercy and believe that he will forgive you. Next, stand on the Blood of Jesus and break every soul tie and legal right of demons you have made through the act. Then command the spirit of lust and immorality to depart in the name of Jesus. Confess your victory in Christ and believe you are free. Next pray to God to fill up that space with the Holy Spirit and the fear of God. The road to heaven is a narrow one. Don't miss it because of two minutes pleasure. I don't care if this scares you but always remember that those who entered hell for masturbation 300yrs ago (1700) are still there. Infact their punishment has not even started sef because after the end of time they will still be tranferred to the lake of fire. So make heed while the sun shines unless you want to join them.

Beosten:
Let me start from here: I have what it takes to be a pastor and I had numerous visions that confirmed my calling. But I have a disability, and I refused to go into pastoral ministry since 2005. I came into the full-time ministry a few months ago. I came into the ministry because it seemed God was the one punishing me for refusing to do the needful.

Then a church member came to me for blessing saying that her child already procured visa to travel out. That was before covid19 break. I prayed for the child. But God revealed to me in a vision at night that the child should not leave Nigeria, and that it will end in tears. I didn't tell them anything about the vision and the child left Nigeria.

The child has just been deported and a lot of money down the drain.

How should a pastor handle this kind of thing without offending those looking for counseling? I will pray for forgiveness, but can God hold me accountable for this error?

for you to have taken the stress of opening a thread, it means your conscience is disturbing you because you sinned. The bible says obedience is better than sacrifice and don't be scared of he that can kill the body but can't kill the soul, rather be scared of he that can kill both the body and the soul. Ask God for his mercy and next time if you are unsure you can tell your senior pastor before telling the person

Happy sunday. Endeavor to be a good ambassador of Christ today and always.

Happy sunday. Endeavor to be a good Christian today and always.

SpecialAdviser:
A lot of people make mistake when they say Yoruba land is 50% Muslims and 50% Christians.

My take, its 30% Traditionalists, 30% Muslims and and 40% Christians.

during the day it is 30% Muslim and 40% Christian but at night it is more like 70% traditionalist, 15% Christians and 15% muslims.

Righteousness89:






2Peter 3:3-4
3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.



Calm Down! Humble yourself and Accept Jesus Christ.
If you Miss Heaven.... you Can't Miss Hell!

I marvel at the wisdom the Holy Spirit has bestowed on you, walahi you are too intelligent.

delkuf:
Happy Sunday to you too. You have made sense that kobojunkies is just messing every thing that come his way

thanks, I pray he will one day be delivered from the spirit influencing his thoughts

nuttyhnic:


I am not really sure the spirit that is inside of you.

I go through your post and you are always in every religious section but instead of a meek and a lowly individual willing to learn and encourage other believers you are always encouraging division without any reasonable solution to anything.

You have challenged Apostle Paul's message, mocked king David, even mocked believers that are struggling to learn the things of God. You claim to be the wisest and know all but you carefully wait to challenge other believers. I was once like you, bitter and hasty and always willing to talk down on any christian because i believed i was armed with my own knowledge of the scriptures but i didn't realise the holy spirit wasn't operating in me. I read the bible with literal understanding just like you do now.

The spirit inside of you is wicked and carnal and can never see God. You resist spiritual growth, you hate men of God, you can never have the holy spirit inside of you.

Your words are carefully written as if to tear down the body of christ. Brother their is something in you that knows Jesus but vehemently resists the holy spirit. I don't know what that thing is but i pray God delivers you.

To other believers out there, pray for spiritual growth.

If Apostle Paul could say this: Philippians 3:10
That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;

Carry your cross daily and pray for strength to strength, faith to faith. Amen

thank God I'm not the only one who has noticed it. I would call it the spirit of the pharisees and saducees, who don't want to go through the narrow door and is blocking the door to prevent others from entering matt 23:13

GRACEGLORY:




1 Peter 2:2
As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby...


Even Though, prayer is powerful than an atomic bomb, Praying for spiritual growth is like praying for physical growth. For physical growth, the appropriate vitamins, nutrients et’ all are required, and this are derived from foods. The same goes for spiritual growth, which are derived strictly from the understanding of the WORD which contains the required vitamins, nutrients, and all for each stage of growth. And this In turn, determines how you pray.



1 Corinthians 3:1-3 (KJV) – “And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able...


Spiritual growth requires spiritual food.

very well put, thanks for your contribution.

Happy Sunday. “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight” Prov 3:6