Tag: Femi Aribisala
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Learning obedience – By Femi Aribisala
Have you ever been in a situation in which you told a child to do something, and he asks you why? “Why?” is one of the favourite questions of children. You tell a child to do something, and he asks: “why?” If you give him the reason, he will ask you “why?” again.
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The death of Pentecostal Assembly, Yaba, Lagos – By Femi Aribisala
As a young believer, I was appalled at the cutthroat politics of a church I joined, all revolving around the pastor. After some time, I found it necessary to confront him. I went to see him, as Nathan did with David. (2 Samuel 12).
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Pastoral shenanigans: Why pastors don’t go to heaven – By Femi Aribisala
I was a young believer at church in Lagos when I received the gifts of healings. (1 Corinthians 12:9). The owner of the building where the church was situated was one of Nigeria’s pioneer industrialists, a man by the name of Odutola of “Odutola Tyre Soles” fame. He was a multi-millionaire in his 90’s at…
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New covenant giving – By Femi Aribisala
What is God worth to us? Is he only worthy of a tithe of our income? Every Christian should be allowed to determine this for himself. Institutionalised tithing limits the generosity of a believer. Once we give 10%, we believe we have fulfilled all righteousness. But this limitation is short-sighted.
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Habitual lying – By Femi Aribisala
When we come into a place, do we change the atmosphere? That is the prerogative of a man of integrity. The Bible says that Mary took a jar of costly perfume, used it to anoint the feet of Jesus, and the house was filled with the fragrance. (John 12:3).
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Revelation knowledge – By Femi Aribisala
Jesus said to me: “Femi, blessed are your eyes for they see, and your ears for they hear.” (Matthew 13:16). But what could I see that others could not see?
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Money changers and launderers – By Femi Aribisala
To be a successful pastor, you have to learn the tricks of the trade. This has nothing to do with preaching insightful and inspiring messages. Neither does it have to do with ministering to the spiritual needs of the members of the church.
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The righteous cedars of Lebanon – By Femi Aribisala
Nicodemus was a Bible teacher of the Jews. But when he saw the manifestation of the spirit and power of God in the ministry of Jesus, he came to Jesus in secret to broaden his knowledge about the kingdom of God.
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God does not desire sacrifices – By Femi Aribisala
A man sinned against his wife even as men sin against God. His wife caught him in the act of adultery with his mistress. So, the husband went home to his wife with sacrifices. He brought her a brand-new Mercedes Benz car. He also included a bouquet of flowers for good measure.
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Praying without ceasing – By Femi Aribisala
All men pray. Even atheists do. Put us in a particular space where we are confronted with our humanity, and we will cry out for help in prayer. We might not know who we are praying to, but we will ask for a deliverer.