Oscar Amaechina

Oscar Amaechina

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  • Some houses of prayer have become dens of thieves

    Some houses of prayer have become dens of thieves

    As we soon celebrate Easter, let us be reminded that the house of God is a house of prayer and not a den of thieves. Christians are representatives of Christ on earth and should resist every form of corruption and commercial activities in churches, just like Christ did.

  • The dangers of procrastination

    The dangers of procrastination

    The Gospel of Christ can only be good news if we deliver it on time. There is nothing good about it if it arrives late when sinners are no longer alive to make decisions to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

  • Should churches be very involved in politics?

    Should churches be very involved in politics?

    The vice president of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, who is a senior pastor with the church, is interested in becoming the next president of Nigeria. Is the decision to establish a directorate of politics and governance by RCCG approved by God? Does such directorate exist in the biblical Church or is it part of ecclesiastical modernization agenda?

  • Always pray 'thy will be done!'

    Always pray 'thy will be done!'

    Instead of bombarding God with a series of self-centered requests, let us learn how to submit all of our life to His perfect and divine will.

  • Christian kids and the Great Commission

    Christian kids and the Great Commission

    It is high time we started developing missiological strategies for children because they are arrows in our hands. We must step out and speak with the enemies of the Gospel at the gate. This starts with raising the next generation of missionaries for this exact goal.

  • Beware of false prophets and false brethren

    Beware of false prophets and false brethren

    Young Christians should beware of false prophets and teachers who use enticing words of man’s wisdom to deceive people. They do all they can to divert people away from God.

  • The narrow path vs. the broad path

    The narrow path vs. the broad path

    The choice to enter the narrow and constricted pathway is a command by Christ and should be adhered to strictly by anyone who desires to be counted among the few who shall find life.

  • The dangers of working for God but not walking with Him

    The dangers of working for God but not walking with Him

    There are great dangers in working for God without walking with Him. Christians who burn with passion for God's work but refuse to acknowledge the importance of their walk with Him are missing it.

  •  'Old-time' Christianity: A condition necessary for revival in today's church

    'Old-time' Christianity: A condition necessary for revival in today's church

    I am convinced that a retrospective step back to old-time Christianity will inevitably bring back the charismatic and raw power of God, as it happened in the past.

  • The concept of 'first fruit' offering and its abuse

    The concept of 'first fruit' offering and its abuse

    When people are psychologically manipulated to do the bidding of the preachers, they are dishonoring God. There should be liberty in the presence of the Spirit, and worshipers should be allowed to serve God freely and honor God freely with their gifts.