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I was in a Virgil in one reputable church in portharcourt on Friday and the preacher said "let those experiencing unexplained setback in their lives come forward".
Truth be told, about 70% of the people went to to alter, almost the entire seat became empty and this is a big church that have almost 5,000-7000 members yet many of them are not better than the average Nigerian.
He also said things about those single people looking for marriage or serious relationship to come forward. Almost every lady went out.
Yes first timers went out too but they don't make up majority in the church.

I begin to wonder why are christians going through hell? What's the essence of churches that preach success and supernatural, financial, marital etc breakthrough yet members are just clinging on faith while nothing has changed.

You ever been to a church where pastor will call people who are passing through one or 2 challenges and they comes out and you look to the back to where you are seated and that nobody but only you remains

richmond500:
I was in a Virgil in one reputable church in portharcourt on Friday and the preacher said "let those experiencing unexplained setback in their lives come forward".
Truth be told, about 70% of the people went to to alter, almost the entire seat became empty and this is a big church that have almost 5,000-7000 members yet many of them are not better than the average Nigerian.
He also said things about those single people looking for marriage or serious relationship to come forward. Almost every lady went out.
Yes first timers went out too but they don't make up majority in the church.

I begin to wonder why are christians going through hell? What's the essence of churches that preach success and supernatural, financial, marital etc breakthrough yet members are just clinging on faith while nothing has changed.

Many Christians in Nigeria experience setbacks not because faith doesn’t work, but because:

1. Christianity never promised a problem-free life—it promises strength through trials.

2. Nigeria’s harsh economy affects everyone, including believers, regardless of how prayerful they are.

3. Faith without practical action (skills, planning, discipline) leads to frustration.

4. Many churches overemphasize miracles and breakthroughs, neglecting the importance of long-term growth and strategy.

5. People going to the altar often do so out of emotional pain and desperation, not necessarily spiritual failure.

The church is still relevant, but faith must be combined with wisdom, skills, and practical life choices to see real transformation.