Comments on: Is Your Church Relevant? http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/ Daily Motivation and Development for People and Organizations - ASE Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:12:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: ajani hope http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36924 ajani hope Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:05:26 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36924 This is really what the church today is, we are really diverting from the ancient landmark, my prayer is God should open our eyes and put the burden in our heart to go back to the ancient time This is really what the church today is, we are really diverting from the ancient landmark, my prayer is God should open our eyes and put the burden in our heart to go back to the ancient time

]]> By: unique seun http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36896 unique seun Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:47:05 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36896 we are the salt of d world,but if d salt has lost its savour,why it shall it be salted ?i believe its a phase of the church,d church is still d last hope of the society.u and i will mak it happen. we are the salt of d world,but if d salt has lost its savour,why it shall it be salted ?i believe its a phase of the church,d church is still d last hope of the society.u and i will mak it happen.

]]> By: @samabiade http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36866 @samabiade Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:35:05 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36866 The church needs to wake up to changing times. The era of "sidon look" is far gone. if the message been preached on the pulpits does not address the basic needs of man in the literal and logical sense, then its just like running on the treadmill alone in a gym full of exercise gear.I believe for the church to lead people to heaven, it starts with them, getting involve in things that affects people most on earth now, and stop alluding to a blissful heaven while men literally live in hell on earth. The church needs to wake up to changing times. The era of "sidon look" is far gone. if the message been preached on the pulpits does not address the basic needs of man in the literal and logical sense, then its just like running on the treadmill alone in a gym full of exercise gear.I believe for the church to lead people to heaven, it starts with them, getting involve in things that affects people most on earth now, and stop alluding to a blissful heaven while men literally live in hell on earth.

]]> By: Uyi Omoregie http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36854 Uyi Omoregie Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:40:14 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36854 This website is certianly a welcome development, a long awaited call to action. It's in the true spirit of the Biblical watchman sounding the trumpet...I do believe that the greatest problem with denominational Christianity today is the fact that it is denominational (divided) and driven by men, organised by men, envisioned by men and supported by men. This is wrong, the Bible never suggests that the Church should be owned by men, because the church belongs to God, that's why it is called the Body of Christ !...To have a truly revolutionary church move like what was found in the book of Acts (when they turned the world upside down) the Church must be given back to Christ, meaning we must follow Paul's counsel in 1 Corinthians 1:12-13; 3:3-5 and align ourselves with Jesus' prayer points in John 17:21-23 then Church will truly find its place in the world !...Christians living in a particluar community should come together as one church with one thing in common - Christ!!! This website is certianly a welcome development, a long awaited call to action. It’s in the true spirit of the Biblical watchman sounding the trumpet…I do believe that the greatest problem with denominational Christianity today is the fact that it is denominational (divided) and driven by men, organised by men, envisioned by men and supported by men. This is wrong, the Bible never suggests that the Church should be owned by men, because the church belongs to God, that’s why it is called the Body of Christ !…To have a truly revolutionary church move like what was found in the book of Acts (when they turned the world upside down) the Church must be given back to Christ, meaning we must follow Paul’s counsel in 1 Corinthians 1:12-13; 3:3-5 and align ourselves with Jesus’ prayer points in John 17:21-23 then Church will truly find its place in the world !…Christians living in a particluar community should come together as one church with one thing in common – Christ!!!

]]> By: David Fredrickson http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36845 David Fredrickson Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:56:21 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36845 Great wake-up call! Most churches have become religious institutions with man-made rules, man-made authority structures, man-made programs and man-made visions. What happened to a royal priesthood of believers living true community, walking in the power of the Spirit who bring the life changing presence of Chriist whereever they go? Most Christians are stuck in a rut simply attending an event on Sunday, being content to be "led" in worship and listening to a lecture with three points and a poem. Many seem to have forgotten that Jesus didn't come to start a religion, organization or spiritual society. When the religious leaders saw the power fo the early church they were afraid that Jesus followers would turn the world upside down. Looks like the we've let the world turn the tables on us. Time to wake up! Great wake-up call! Most churches have become religious institutions with man-made rules, man-made authority structures, man-made programs and man-made visions. What happened to a royal priesthood of believers living true community, walking in the power of the Spirit who bring the life changing presence of Chriist whereever they go? Most Christians are stuck in a rut simply attending an event on Sunday, being content to be “led” in worship and listening to a lecture with three points and a poem. Many seem to have forgotten that Jesus didn’t come to start a religion, organization or spiritual society. When the religious leaders saw the power fo the early church they were afraid that Jesus followers would turn the world upside down. Looks like the we’ve let the world turn the tables on us. Time to wake up!

]]> By: Tunde Alabi-Hundeyin II http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36844 Tunde Alabi-Hundeyin II Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:52:59 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36844 This is a call to action. I pray that the bishops, pastors and apostles who dine with the mighty and hide the whip would read this. We God's children need to speak up too. For sometime now, i've been suggesting that Labour groups, the organised private sector, churches, mosques, students and other stake-holders in this country need to down-tools, come together to stage a 10 million man-march to Aso Rock! We would all sleep and wake up there till Yar adua listens to our demands for change in the power, education and health sectors- to start with. We are our own saviours. This is a call to action.
I pray that the bishops, pastors and apostles who dine with the mighty and hide the whip would read this. We God’s children need to speak up too. For sometime now, i’ve been suggesting that Labour groups, the organised private sector, churches, mosques, students and other stake-holders in this country need to down-tools, come together to stage a 10 million man-march to Aso Rock! We would all sleep and wake up there till Yar adua listens to our demands for change in the power, education and health sectors- to start with. We are our own saviours.

]]> By: Rita Edoh http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36842 Rita Edoh Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:29:42 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36842 Thank you so much Deolu................Its refreshing to know that many are becoming aware of the distortion and abuse that is being perpatrated in the name of Christianity. Let it be said that the followers are also to be blamed, An aveverage 9ija is more ''BULL than BRAIN''. We are a people that like short cuts, in many of our endeavours we like readymades especially when it comes to Brain exerscise. It beats me why many followers cannot checkmate their spiritual leaders life and doctrine to that of Christ! Could it be that we really do not want Jesus to be our Lord but our Saviour? Many would rather look outward instead of inward as root of the problem. Xtianity is more of personal soul searching to bring about change(Repentance) not merely means of connecting to the Divine for material acquisition. As long as these is our general mentality, its sad to say that many will not even notice or care if their Church is relevant! Thank you so much Deolu…………….Its refreshing to know that many are becoming aware of the distortion and abuse that is being perpatrated in the name of Christianity. Let it be said that the followers are also to be blamed, An aveverage 9ija is more ”BULL than BRAIN”. We are a people that like short cuts, in many of our endeavours we like readymades especially when it comes to Brain exerscise. It beats me why many followers cannot checkmate their spiritual leaders life and doctrine to that of Christ! Could it be that we really do not want Jesus to be our Lord but our Saviour? Many would rather look outward instead of inward as root of the problem. Xtianity is more of personal soul searching to bring about change(Repentance) not merely means of connecting to the Divine for material acquisition. As long as these is our general mentality, its sad to say that many will not even notice or care if their Church is relevant!

]]> By: IKOTUN ADEBISI http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36834 IKOTUN ADEBISI Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:08:56 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36834 the question is pregnant. we have some business centers around disguised as churches. making money and causing problems all over the country. the question is pregnant. we have some business centers around disguised as churches. making money and causing problems all over the country.

]]> By: babawale biyi http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36832 babawale biyi Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:46:20 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36832 Nice one Sir... Nice one Sir…

]]> By: Tunji http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36830 Tunji Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:09:38 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36830 Thanks so much for this, Deolu. Thanks so much for this, Deolu.

]]> By: Koyejo http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36808 Koyejo Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:21:47 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36808 This is a great message. I totally agreed with you. Watch and pray; faith without corresponding action is dead etc those are some of the phrases in the bible. When the righteous prosper the city rejoices ... we need to act and say no to wickedness in our land. Personally, I noticed the trend of insincerity among the so call big men of God, they are just building empire for themselves and uses their influence to achieve their selfish goals. How far with the party registration? Was out of the country during the H & C dinner, would have made it. Thank you for making use of your influence positively. This is a great message. I totally agreed with you. Watch and pray; faith without corresponding action is dead etc those are some of the phrases in the bible. When the righteous prosper the city rejoices … we need to act and say no to wickedness in our land. Personally, I noticed the trend of insincerity among the so call big men of God, they are just building empire for themselves and uses their influence to achieve their selfish goals. How far with the party registration? Was out of the country during the H & C dinner, would have made it. Thank you for making use of your influence positively.

]]> By: CFA http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36805 CFA Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:46:24 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36805 Religion is the opium of the masses -- Karl Marx In Nigeria, Religion is fast becoming a cult of some sort. MLK was a man of God, yet he stood up for what he believed in, he mobilised both believers and non-believers - in unity they stood up against injustice. Let us stop pretending, we are not holier than countries that have fought for what they believed in. Nigeria can't get better if we keep praying and not acting...... I believe in a new Nigeria.... Religion is the opium of the masses — Karl Marx

In Nigeria, Religion is fast becoming a cult of some sort. MLK was a man of God, yet he stood up for what he believed in, he mobilised both believers and non-believers – in unity they stood up against injustice. Let us stop pretending, we are not holier than countries that have fought for what they believed in. Nigeria can't get better if we keep praying and not acting……

I believe in a new Nigeria….

]]> By: dapo olowe http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36803 dapo olowe Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:12:44 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36803 Deolu, God bless you. You've hit it again. for some weeks back, i have been so much burdened about the church- the body of christ... is this the same church that Christ used His blood to redeemed and the blood of the saints was used as seal to keep the faith. In the new evolving modern world..the church has lost her relevance...but i know Christ is coming for a glorious church. Deolu, God bless you. You've hit it again. for some weeks back, i have been so much burdened about the church- the body of christ… is this the same church that Christ used His blood to redeemed and the blood of the saints was used as seal to keep the faith. In the new evolving modern world..the church has lost her relevance…but i know Christ is coming for a glorious church.

]]> By: 'Sola Adeosun http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36791 'Sola Adeosun Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:45:41 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36791 Honestly, some of us are beginning to ask questions about the place of the church. Are we more of a solution we're meant to be or problem to the nation? Lord have mercy Honestly, some of us are beginning to ask questions about the place of the church. Are we more of a solution we’re meant to be or problem to the nation? Lord have mercy

]]> By: Dlecturer http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36789 Dlecturer Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:41:15 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36789 Chairman!!!!!!!!!! I don't know what to say, just that our eyes be opened up to the realties presented! You Are Lifted! Chairman!!!!!!!!!!
I don't know what to say, just that our eyes be opened up to the realties presented!
You Are Lifted!

]]> By: Michael Holmes http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36788 Michael Holmes Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:47:43 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36788 This is an awesome piece!! This is my first time on your blog...and I'm not from Africa (by birth)...but I can see that you are truly passionate about social change. I pray that God uses that passion for His glory!! Be blessed This is an awesome piece!!

This is my first time on your blog…and I’m not from Africa (by birth)…but I can see that you are truly passionate about social change. I pray that God uses that passion for His glory!!

Be blessed

]]> By: Olumide A http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36787 Olumide A Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:22:45 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36787 ...been ruminating over this for months, this Deolu man just stole my thunder..:-) please keep preaching this particular message and we might just get there sooner that we thought. Brave! …been ruminating over this for months, this Deolu man just stole my thunder..:-) please keep preaching this particular message and we might just get there sooner that we thought. Brave!

]]> By: bimpe http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36784 bimpe Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:58:17 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36784 HMMMM........................ HMMMM……………………

]]> By: Peter Oluokun http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36783 Peter Oluokun Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:56:50 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36783 Hmmmmmmm........ i'm left wondering after reading this post, this frequency is sounding somehow, perhaps i need more understanding to be more settled with this perspective. But because i know who is writing this thoughts my concern is less. Hmmmmmmm…….. i’m left wondering after reading this post, this frequency is sounding somehow, perhaps i need more understanding to be more settled with this perspective. But because i know who is writing this thoughts my concern is less.

]]> By: uberVU - social comments http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36782 uberVU - social comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:48:31 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36782 <strong>Social comments and analytics for this post...</strong> This post was mentioned on Twitter by deoluakinyemi: New blog post: Is Your Church Relevant? http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/... Social comments and analytics for this post…

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]]> By: Jide http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36781 Jide Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:25:47 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36781 Deolu, thanks for challenging us today on this issue that is supposed to be the concern of every patriotic Nigerians. I wished this could be forwarded to all our so called ''religious leaders'', so that they can know where they are in terms of their contributions to the development of this country and where they are supposed to be. Deolu, thanks for challenging us today on this issue that is supposed to be the concern of every patriotic Nigerians. I wished this could be forwarded to all our so called ”religious leaders”, so that they can know where they are in terms of their contributions to the development of this country and where they are supposed to be.

]]> By: JesusFreak http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36780 JesusFreak Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:09:50 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36780 We are better than this, we are more than this! Join us, we will deliver correct political leadership and enlightened follower-ship in Nigeria! www.thefuturemovement.org/register NOW! We are better than this, we are more than this! Join us, we will deliver correct political leadership and enlightened follower-ship in Nigeria! http://www.thefuturemovement.org/register NOW!

]]> By: JesusFreak http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36779 JesusFreak Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:07:59 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36779 Hmmm. Deliberate positive action for change is the birthplace of relevance Hmmm. Deliberate positive action for change is the birthplace of relevance

]]> By: jegede pelumi http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36778 jegede pelumi Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:52:06 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36778 From every angle u touch our lifes and change us for better, well done sir From every angle u touch our lifes and change us for better, well done sir

]]> By: Bukola Ajayi http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36777 Bukola Ajayi Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:49:32 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36777 Powerful powerful powerful...I'm moved, touched and I'll ACT today. Thank you Powerful powerful powerful…I’m moved, touched and I’ll ACT today.

Thank you

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]]> By: yinka olaito http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36774 yinka olaito Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:45:04 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36774 Fantastic and great reminder of what we are supposed to be and not just to teach Fantastic and great reminder of what we are supposed to be and not just to teach

]]> By: Harry http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36772 Harry Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:56:54 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36772 This is an amazing piece... I love it... This is an amazing piece… I love it…

]]> By: Shola.akinyemi http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36771 Shola.akinyemi Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:41:17 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36771 Organized religion is fast destroying our world! Crusades, Revivals, Miracle night and several "solution grounds" that only enriches a few and impoverishes the majority! Religion in my opinion is just a "traditional" way of doing things ;it defies set objectives and celebrates routine! It's so amazing how many of us "forget" jesus came to DESTROY religion and replace it with spirituality (Love of God and your Neighbor). It's also interesting to know that jesus was "killed" by the RELIGIOUS folks of his time.Can't forget how the high priests and the teachers of the law accused him of blasphemy against "their" God.Afterall,how could a "mere carpenter" call himself the messiah! (How dare......lol) We are back to that era again, when men would rather flow with the norm all "in the name of God".It's time for us to purge ourselves of these "believe" that we need to pray more when evil is been perpetrated in our land.We need to speak up, we need to act now, we need to leave our "religious box".This is the time for us to uninstall all these "funny softwares" and re-format our harddisk. It's time for us to stand up for what we believe.We cannot wait! God Bless your soul Deolu for this "world-class" piece. Meeeeeeeee..........I CANNOT WAIT! Organized religion is fast destroying our world! Crusades, Revivals, Miracle night and several “solution grounds” that only enriches a few and impoverishes the majority! Religion in my opinion is just a “traditional” way of doing things ;it defies set objectives and celebrates routine! It’s so amazing how many of us “forget” jesus came to DESTROY religion and replace it with spirituality (Love of God and your Neighbor). It’s also interesting to know that jesus was “killed” by the RELIGIOUS folks of his time.Can’t forget how the high priests and the teachers of the law accused him of blasphemy against “their” God.Afterall,how could a “mere carpenter” call himself the messiah! (How dare……lol)

We are back to that era again, when men would rather flow with the norm all “in the name of God”.It’s time for us to purge ourselves of these “believe” that we need to pray more when evil is been perpetrated in our land.We need to speak up, we need to act now, we need to leave our “religious box”.This is the
time for us to uninstall all these “funny softwares” and re-format our harddisk. It’s time for us to stand up for what we believe.We cannot wait!

God Bless your soul Deolu for this “world-class” piece. Meeeeeeeee……….I CANNOT WAIT!

]]> By: Solomon James http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/is-your-church-relevant/comment-page-1/#comment-36770 Solomon James Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:07 +0000 http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/?p=1124#comment-36770 A call to relevance in the 21st century, lets step up the game with action. Thanks Deolu. A call to relevance in the 21st century, lets step up the game with action. Thanks Deolu.

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