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Since i joined Nairaland many have said so much to commend me for lifting their spirit:

Nnamdipapa:
Max, do not descend to the levels of these people, and never let them get to you. I have noticed your interactions on NL for years and I see emotional maturity and the way you carry yourself, I have yet to see in the average Pentecostal Christian.

Sirmwill:
I am not a Jehovah Witness person
I am not even a church person
But
I can tell you ,you are saying a lot of truth but
Most people would not accept
So
Don't bother yourself much with arguments 😇

DoctorAyukebot:
You know your scriptures

Mayflowa:
Wow! See Bible scholars! So impressive!

SeniorMan715:
The way you explain and answer questions, sometimes i wonder if truly you are a human or an angel. You know everything.

IykeSent:
This is a deep and insightful explanation of Hebrews 1:5, showing how Jesus is uniquely God's Son not just another angel. I especially liked the connection to the temple and the idea of spiritual sonship through being “born again.God bless you for this

Questionnaires:
You Are One of The Smartest Christians on Nairaland and in Nigeria At Large.

Tayorshd87:
Awesome input 💯
That's true logically

Kingsempires:
I know you and I don't agree on the same christain doctrine but I grab point in some of your preaching
I learned something on this your comment

Questionnaires:
MAXINDHOUSE is The Only Reasonable Christian That I've Come Across On This Forum That Creates Discourse And Debates Without Trying To Hurt The Emotions of Others No Matter How They Don't Agree With His Philosophy.

CJStarz:
Guy, I just dey reason your talks.
U dey make sense shaaa.
But ur oda brethren wey dey yarn opata here, I go soon reason im matter.
You're trying to prove me wrong in my assertion which I'm beginning to see but that guy is a complete wacko.
Wetin be im name here sef.
Let me check

CJStarz:
Na you wey just convert from Islam be d correct Witness.
Achorlady just dey yarn off point

naturefellow:
Amazing! Thanks for the input. Knowledge added reading it.

Treborblue:
Wow insightful thanks very much

shinaola21:
Perfectly said bro 💯

Sojourner2000:
For real... It's hard answering this when I know for sure that the God we are referring to is just an illusion that most humans chose to accept as a reality.
Anyways I wanted to commend you for the hard facts you have been dropping and how you have been tackling responses. I need people like this in real life. Everyone around me is just dumbed down

Paul said:

Keep on giving these commands and teaching them. Never let anyone look down on your youth. Instead, become an example to the faithful ones in speaking, in conduct, in love, in faith, in chasteness. Until I come, continue applying yourself to public reading, to exhortation, to teaching.  Do not neglect the gift in you that was given you through a prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you.  Ponder over these things; be absorbed in them, so that your advancement may be plainly seen by all people. 1Timothy 4:11-15

The above commendations are from all sort of people: Catholics, Pentecostals, Traditionalists, Atheists, Agnostics and Freethinkers.

That's evidence of faith and heart filled with Good tidings!

Maximus692:
Antichrist means supporting disorder in the name of Jesus who is the chief agent of orderliness!

I want to see where this ends now.......

MaxInDHouse didn't say public preaching is unchristian........ (order)

and Achorladey didn't tell you preaching publicly is unchristian..... order

Where is the disorder coming from?

To that Antichrist peddlings.......

Even when I say just like Peter... JESUS you are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”

I will still be an Antichrist.

Maximus692:
Highlighted is where you committed the suicide because if you do there is no way you can be on Nairaland for more ten good years without dropping a single thread about your message.

Jesus said:

Offspring of vipers, how can you speak good things when you are wicked? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. The good man out of his good treasure sends out good things, whereas the wicked man out of his wicked treasure sends out wicked things. Matthew 12:34-35

How come for eleven years you never drop a single thread on Nairaland if truly you have Good News to share?

Out of the abundance of their hearts the fingers type. I am not into the business of suicide

Highlighted is where you committed the suicide because if you do

Where is the if coming from. I said I have done it before you are still saying if. If as how?

there is no way you can be on Nairaland for more ten good years without dropping a single thread about your message.

Lamentations no end about thread creation by Achorladey on Nairaland. Chai! See how someone keeps lamenting over my freedom to create thread or not to create thread on Nairaland. I still don't understand

Am I free not to create thread on Nairaland? Is it a must to create threads on Nairaland? My post on this thread alone has move this particular thread from page 8 to page 21. That's more money for Nairaland compared to me creating a thread and just two comments.

MaxInDHouse are you imposing thread creation on me about Jesus?

Jesus said:

Offspring of vipers, how can you speak good things when you are wicked? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. The good man out of his good treasure sends out good things, whereas the wicked man out of his wicked treasure sends out wicked things. Matthew 12:34-35

Old story, yesterday's newspaper. What's the name of your church is now create threads on Nairaland

How come for eleven years you never drop a single thread on Nairaland if truly you have Good News to share?

Sharing good news is not about creating threads on Nairaland? Is it?

What next?

I am familiar with what even the same set of people give as remarks over the person who posted this comment.

The above commendations are from all sort of people: Catholics, Pentecostals, Traditionalists, Atheists, Agnostics and Freethinkers

.

My talking will lead to more Antichrist label or lament that I am not creating threads on Nairaland.

Creating threads on Nairaland is not my birth right.

achorladey:
If you know what your words really

I stated.....

1. Misinformation to equate public preaching to noisemaking.

The title of your thread says public preaching not noisemaking

Which of the two is your words, It is what is it is referring to?

Am I not still free to share my opinion saying ' it's not necessary?'

achorladey:
Dynamism don't include what is counted as NOISEMAKING in the society.

I live in a static society for your information.

Then do you practice this that you're preaching us here?

MaxInDHouse:
Please whoever you see in the streets shouting indiscriminately at passersby claiming he or she is doing so for Jesus do you think such a person can be on a faceless social media for ten good years without dropping at least one message out of the thousands he or she is spreading out in the streets?

Most people you are seeing here heard what they are preaching from their pastors or other preachers and it's when they can't keep it alone to themselves that they start one or two threads to express themselves.

Acholardey doesn't believe in anything apart from himself that's what Satan is doing {John 8:44} so when you see him vehemently arguing on a topic it's not to preach anything but to support disorder!

It's not easily discerned anyway but I have put out a question for him to ascertain if he does preaching in the markets and roadsides.

achorladey:
I want to see where this ends now.......
MaxInDHouse didn't say public preaching is unchristian........ (order)
and Achorladey didn't tell you preaching publicly is unchristian..... order
Where is the disorder coming from?
To that Antichrist peddlings.......
Even when I say just like Peter... JESUS you are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
I will still be an Antichrist.

Shouting indiscriminately at passersby is disorderly that's what makes whoever is doing so an AntiChrist acknowledge this and prove that you are not under the control of the spirit of Antichrist!

Peacecore:
It's not easily discerned anyway but I have put out a question for him to ascertain if he does preaching in the markets and roadsides.

Don't mind him jàre!

MaxInDHouse:
Shouting indiscriminately at passersby is disorderly that's what makes whoever is doing so an AntiChrist acknowledge this and prove that you are not under the control of the spirit of Antichrist!

So how come did I end up being an Antichrist when you never see me type shouting indiscriminately at passersby = disorder = preaching publicly

I should acknowledge your lies on top of my head to make your restlessness and calling me Antichrist

Peacecore:
Am I not still free to share my opinion saying ' it's not necessary?'

Is that your answer to my question?

Should you say yes I look away, you say no I look away

The essence of the thread is not necessary not necessary

Peacecore:
Then do you practice this that you're preaching us here?

Highlight what I have preached to you first. Dynamic society or static society. Which one?

achorladey:
Highlight what I have preached to you first. Dynamic society or static society. Which one?

I only asked if you preach in the marketplaces and roadsides?

achorladey:
Is that your answer to my question?

Should you say yes I look away, you say no I look away

The essence of the thread is not necessary not necessary

Let it be

Peacecore:
Let it be

Alright

Peacecore:
I only asked if you preach in the marketplaces and roadsides?

After defending preaching publicly for how many days. This question too need answers.


No, I don't, I make noise and constitute nuisance in the marketplaces and roadsides.

achorladey:
So how come did I end up being an Antichrist when you never see me type shouting indiscriminately at passersby = disorder = preaching publicly
I should acknowledge your lies on top of my head to make your restlessness and calling me Antichrist

The intent of your heart is what's killing you if you're not here for disorder the OP isn't against preaching to neighbors in market places rather what irritates everyone here is noise pollution.
So if you're not in support of noise pollution it means you misunderstood each other simple!

Peacecore:
I only asked if you preach in the marketplaces and roadsides?

I can confidently say it anywhere that his actions has spoken in volumes.
People like him say one thing and does another.
How can someone who loves preaching be on this forum for more than a decade without dropping just one single message?
He can continue deceiving himself but he can't deceive intelligent people!

MaxInDHouse:
The intent of your heart is what's killing you if you're not here for disorder the OP isn't against preaching to neighbors in market places rather what irritates everyone here is noise pollution.
So if you're not in support of noise pollution it means you misunderstood each other simple!

The question is simple here it is below.....

So how come did I end up being an Antichrist when you never see me type shouting indiscriminately at passersby = disorder = preaching publicly

You must be tired of peddling Antichrist now.....

So if you're not in support of noise pollution it means you misunderstood each other simple!

Where did you see me say I support noise pollution that trigger you calling me Antichrist in the first place? No ifs in my words regarding noisemaking.

The intent of your heart is what's killing you if you're not here for disorder the OP isn't against preaching to neighbors in market places rather what irritates everyone here is noise pollution.

Leave my heart alone. You have your own heart. The question of the OP is not about noisemaking it is about preaching publicly. Where did noisemaking enter and you have the need to call me Antichrist?

MaxInDHouse:
I can confidently say it anywhere that his actions has spoken in volumes.
People like him say one thing and does another.
How can someone who loves preaching be on this forum for more than a decade without dropping just one single message?
He can continue deceiving himself but he can't deceive intelligent people!

That's why you ran away from all of the below.....

Out of the abundance of their hearts the fingers type. I am not into the business of suicide



Where is the if coming from. I said I have done it before you are still saying if. If as how?



Lamentations no end about thread creation by Achorladey on Nairaland. Chai! See how someone keeps lamenting over my freedom to create thread or not to create thread on Nairaland. I still don't understand

Am I free not to create thread on Nairaland? Is it a must to create threads on Nairaland? My post on this thread alone has move this particular thread from page 8 to page 21. That's more money for Nairaland compared to me creating a thread and just two comments.

MaxInDHouse are you imposing thread creation on me about Jesus?



Old story, yesterday's newspaper. What's the name of your church is now create threads on Nairaland



Sharing good news is not about creating threads on Nairaland? Is it?

What next?

How can someone who loves preaching be on this forum for more than a decade without dropping just one single message?

My no thread creation giving you headache no go end today. I preach with my comment, I don't need to create a thread. Do you want to impose creating threads on me.

achorladey:
That's why you ran away from all of the below.....
My no thread creation giving you headache no go end today. I preach with my comment, I don't need to create a thread. Do you want to impose creating threads on me.

If you never create a thread here where you can easily do it for more than one decade definitely you don't preach outside.

Simple!

Maximus692:
If you never create a thread here where you can easily do it for more than one decade definitely you don't preach outside.

Simple!

I preach with my comment. I don't need a thread to preach. Is the message or my words not clear enough that I need to forcefully accept your imposition of a thread on me to preach on Nairaland. I still don't understand. Please explain exhaustively.

achorladey:
I preach with my comment. I don't need a thread to preach. Is the message or my words not clear enough that I need to forcefully accept your imposition of a thread on me to preach on Nairaland. I still don't understand. Please explain exhaustively.

Definitely you don't know the meaning of that word "PREACH" going about to counter what people believe is NOT PREACHING.
You approach individuals respectfully to introduce yourself and the message you have for the person but countering people's comments is ARGUING.

Get that straight!

Maximus692:
Definitely you don't know the meaning of that word "PREACH" going about to counter what people believe is NOT PREACHING.
You approach individuals respectfully to introduce yourself and the message you have for the person but countering people's comments is ARGUING.

Get that straight!

You go learn lesson today

Definitely you don't know the meaning of that word "PREACH" going about to counter what people believe is NOT PREACHING.

Alright, what is preaching?

You approach individuals respectfully to introduce yourself and the message you have for the person but countering people's comments is ARGUING.

Alright, are you the custodian of what preaching means on Nairaland that I need to accept your imposition of your definition regarding what it means to preach on Nairaland? You care to explain further

Get that straight!

When you tell me YES I need to see you as the custodian of what preaching means on Nairaland or I need to forcefully accept your imposition to create a thread on Nairaland to preach.

I will get it straight by then.

achorladey:
Alright, are you the custodian of what preaching means on Nairaland that I need to accept your imposition of your definition regarding what it means to preach on Nairaland? You care to explain further

How did Jesus send his disciples out to PREACH?

Let's open our Bible to Luke 10:1-6

After these things the Lord designated 70 others and sent them out by twos ahead of him into every city and place where he himself was to go. Then he said to them: “Yes, the harvest is great, but the workers are few. Therefore, beg the Master of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest. Go! Look! I am sending you out as lambs in among wolves. Do not carry a money bag or a food pouch or sandals, and do not greet anyone along the road.  Wherever you enter into a house, say first: ‘May this house have peace.’  And if a friend of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if there is not, it will return to you.

This is how Jesus commissioned the work of PREACHING so you have to greet the householder, introduce yourself and tell him the message you have for him. Not that you go about waiting for others to express their beliefs then countering it claiming you are preaching.

For your information the word PREACH is equivalent of PLEAD so how can you be countering someone's message claiming you are PLEADING?

Maximus692:
How did Jesus send his disciples out to PREACH?

Let's open our Bible to Luke 10:1-6

After these things the Lord designated 70 others and sent them out by twos ahead of him into every city and place where he himself was to go. Then he said to them: “Yes, the harvest is great, but the workers are few. Therefore, beg the Master of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest. Go! Look! I am sending you out as lambs in among wolves. Do not carry a money bag or a food pouch or sandals, and do not greet anyone along the road.  Wherever you enter into a house, say first: ‘May this house have peace.’  And if a friend of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if there is not, it will return to you.

This is how Jesus commissioned the work of PREACHING so you have to greet the householder, introduce yourself and tell him the message you have for him. Not that you go about waiting for others to express their beliefs then start countering it claiming you are preaching.

For your information the word PREACH is equivalent of PLEAD so how can you be countering someone's message claiming you are PLEADING?

Simple question,long explanation.

These are instructions given regarding how they go about preaching not the meaning of preaching

These are instructions given on how to preach to people in their homes. Are they instructions given to those you meet on public forum like Nairaland?

Will you readily have me accept I need to adopt instructions that has nothing to do with Nairaland as what preaching means and how to go about it?

How did Jesus send his disciples out to PREACH?

Send out is different from what preaching means.

This is how Jesus commissioned the work of PREACHING so you have to greet the householder, introduce yourself and tell him the message you have for him. Not that you go about waiting for others to express their beliefs then start countering it claiming you are preaching

By their fruits you shall know them. This is one of your many threads below and how you start them......

God said:
"Let there be light" Genesis 1:3
And since then we have the daylight till today though if we are to look critically into the sky we will see many dark sides of the sky which God declared as "GOOD" {Genesis 1:4} but can humans ever find a brighter light than the day?

NO!

The above is the beginning of many of your threads here you use for preaching. Na so many plenty talk empty actions.

For your information the word PREACH is equivalent of PLEAD so how can you be countering someone's message claiming you are PLEADING

Interesting now see the below.....

From Peacecore........

Hello guys! It's become a norm in our societies today seeing pastors, evangelists, and upcoming Xtian brothers and sisters preaching along the roads, in the markets, in parks etc. I have also noticed that less or no individual listens to their preaching because of busy schedules.

My question is; is it really necessary? Does it serve the purpose it's intended?
What's your take on this?

Achorladey responded.......

I did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, and from teaching you publicly and from house to house."

Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let not your hand be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well

"I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase"

Is Achorladey countering or preaching here?

achorladey:
Simple question,long explanation.
These are instructions given regarding how they go about preaching not the meaning of preaching
These are instructions given on how to preach to people in their homes. Are they instructions given to those you meet on public forum like Nairaland?
Will you readily have me accept I need to adopt instructions that has nothing to do with Nairaland as what preaching means and how to go about it?
Send out is different from what preaching means.
By their fruits you shall know them. This is one of your many threads below and how you start them......
The above is the beginning of many of your threads here you use for preaching. Na so many plenty talk empty actions.
Interesting now see the below.....
From Peacecore........
Achorladey responded.......
Is Achorladey countering or preaching here?

This is a DISCUSSION not PREACHING.

Each commentator is expressing himself or herself regarding the topic.

To preach you must have a message with a theme if you are doing it for Jesus.

He commissioned preaching and gave his disciples the theme of their message:

"As you go, preach, saying: ‘The Kingdom of the heavens has drawn near.'" Matthew 10:7

Because that's the theme of his message and that of John the baptist! Matthew 3:2; 4:17

So if you are not against Jesus Christ you can't start doing your own thing your own way then claim you are preaching for Jesus!

Make I query AI again......

Bringing Peacecore opening words on this thread and Achorladey response to his opening words.

The practice of public preaching by pastors, evangelists, and other Christians, as Peacecore describes, stems from a deep-rooted tradition in Christianity, grounded in biblical mandates like the one Achorladey references from Acts 20:20, which emphasizes teaching "publicly and from house to house." The additional quotes from Ecclesiastes 11:6 and 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 further highlight the principle of diligently spreading the message, trusting that God determines the outcome, even if immediate results aren't visible

Is Public Preaching Necessary?

Public preaching serves multiple purposes, though its necessity and effectiveness depend on context:

Biblical Mandate: Many Christians view sharing the Gospel as a divine command (e.g., Matthew 28:19-20, the Great Commission). Public spaces like roads, markets, or parks provide access to diverse audiences, fulfilling the call to reach all people.

Raising Awareness: Even if few stop to listen due to busy schedules, preaching can plant seeds of curiosity or faith. Achorladey’s reference to 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 ("I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase" underscores that the preacher’s role is to sow, not necessarily to see immediate results.

Testimony and Obedience: For many, preaching publicly is an act of faithfulness, regardless of the audience’s response. It’s a public declaration of belief, which can inspire others or strengthen the preacher’s own conviction.

Does It Serve Its Intended Purpose?The effectiveness of street preaching is debated:

Challenges: As Peacecore notes, busy schedules often lead to indifference. Cultural shifts, skepticism toward organized religion, or negative perceptions of aggressive preaching styles can reduce impact. Some may find it intrusive or outdated in modern contexts.

Potential Impact: Despite low immediate engagement, public preaching can still resonate with individuals over time. A single message might linger in someone’s mind, prompting reflection or future action. The Ecclesiastes 11:6 quote Achorladey shared ("you do not know which will succeed" supports this idea—success isn’t always measurable in the moment.

Adaptation Matters: Effectiveness often depends on approach. Preaching that’s relatable, respectful, and contextually aware (e.g., addressing local issues or using conversational methods) tends to connect better than confrontational or generic sermons.

AI Take

Public preaching remains relevant for those who feel called to it, as it aligns with biblical principles of spreading the Gospel widely. However, its purpose—reaching hearts and minds—is better served when tailored to the audience’s needs and cultural context. In busy settings, complementary methods like one-on-one conversations, community service, or digital outreach (e.g., on platforms like X) might amplify impact. The key is persistence and trust in the process, as Achorladey’s quotes suggest: sow broadly, and leave the results to God.


I still wonder where the need to call me an ANTICHRIST comes from. I don't understand. I don't even know where noisemaking = public preaching entered this discussion.

I'm quoting Jesus someone is quoting Ai on a matter having to do with preaching that Jesus who is God's Son commanded yet he claims he's doing this for Jesus not for Ai!

MaxInDHouse:
I can confidently say it anywhere that his actions has spoken in volumes.
People like him say one thing and does another.
How can someone who loves preaching be on this forum for more than a decade without dropping just one single message?
He can continue deceiving himself but he can't deceive intelligent people!

It's not funny for real. He's responding straight to the question

achorladey:
After defending preaching publicly for how many days. This question too need answers.


No, I don't, I make noise and constitute nuisance in the marketplaces and roadsides.

So why don't adopt that means?