Saturday Sermon: A Christian Without the Holy Spirit

A Christian without the Holy Spirit is like an egg without yolk.

Lack of the gift of discernment of the Holy Spirit has made many Christians to be deceived.

A true Christian does not need the validation of the world. 

As it is written in -

1 Corinthians 2:14-16 King James Version (KJV)

"But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man."

- Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima,
The Publisher/Editor,
The Rhema Blog
Since 2005

Nigerian Pagans Are More Honest and Transparent Than Nigerian Christians

The irony of corruption in Nigeria is the complicity of Nigerian churches and mosques.
They are among the largest beneficiaries of the misappropriated funds stolen by corrupt Nigerian office holders and contractors.
The fact is Nigerian pagans are more honest and transparent than the so called Christians and Muslims.

Nigerians fear the Juju than they fear the Almighty God.

Most of the indicted and convicted corrupt public officials and their accomplices claim to be Christians and Muslims and I have seen their pastors, bishops and Imams collecting fat offerings, tithes, donations and gifts from them. Then asking God to have mercy on them and forgive them, instead of warning them as Jesus Christ warned "Repent or Perish!".
They are afraid of warning them and calling them crooks and rogues, lest they frighten them away and lose their financial contributions and other benefits.

The rich are honoured with knighthood and given other titles in the church.
Cultists have been honoured by many churches in Nigeria. They are the chief launchers and chairmen and leading ladies of the fund raising committees.

I have since passed a vote of No Confidence in Nigerian Christians and Muslims, because I have not seen any difference in their behaviour outside the church and mosque when compared to the pagans.
The only difference is they go to church and mosque while the pagans go to the shrine.

The dishonesty, hypocrisy and selfish opportunism among Nigerian Christians and Muslims are responsible for the perpetuation of corruption in Nigeria, from the hawkers of fake products on the street to the embezzlers of revenue allocations in the corridors of power.

From Lagos to Abuja to Calabar to Enugu to Bonny Island, I have been there and seen corruption in high places and low places.

The metamorphosis of corruption in Nigeria can be seen in the parade of their ignorance in the masquerade of arrogance. But as Jesus Christ said, "by their fruits you shall know them", their deeds indoors and outdoors show their true characters, regardless of their lip service and eye service in their churches and mosques.

My duty is to witness and give my eye witness accounts in my books like the Chronicles of the Holy Bible.

Desmond Tutu: God Has A Dream for The Middle East

Desmond Tutu speaks out on the Middle East: * A powerful word from one of the greatest Christian leaders of our time. Reminiscent of Dr Martin Luther King.Jr, Tutu says, "God has a dream for the Middle East"

http://www.fatherdave.org/article/article_887.html

Professor Marsh of Virginia on the American church: * Marsh fears that American Evangelicals have exchangedfaith for nationalism! This is a brilliant critique ofhow easily religion can become an 'opiate of the masses': http://www.fatherdave.org/article/article_888.html

My sermon on the 'Deserving Poor'?: * At the risk of sounding arrogant, I think this may be oneof the most important sermons I've come out with for some time. It's on Jesus' story about Lazarus and the rich man;

http://www.fatherdave.org/article/article_886.html

Please take time to read these articles. You won't regret it!


What to do with Retired Politicians?

An interesting little chat has opened up between Stephen andmyself over the key role being played by retired politiciansnowadays as advocates for social justice. I've been very impressed by the work of Jimmy Cater in the US, and now former Aussie Prime Minster, Malcolm Frazer, seems to be following in his footsteps! My question is, what contribution do we see the current headsof state in both Oz and the US, making after they retire from public life?
Dreaming of a new form of Church!

Stephen continues to push the boundaries of our imaginations,looking for a new form of church that goes beyond literalismand is truly inclusive. He's set up another survey, asking, "Is it time to drag thechurch into the 21st Century?" Should we be sticking with the fundamental truths passed down to us by our forebears, or adapting our faith to the world as it is. And is this really the key question we need to face ifwe want to make our churches more inclusive?