Nigerian Preacher Shares Personal Encounters with Jesus, Urges Prayer and Hard Work

Nigerian Preacher Shares Personal Encounters with Jesus, Urges Prayer and Hard Work A prominent Nigerian preacher, speaking to a large congregation in an open-air service, delivered a powerful sermon emphasizing the tangible reality of Jesus Christ and the critical importance of prayer and diligent effort in overcoming life's adversities. The preacher, whose identity was not explicitly stated in the video, shared profound personal testimonies, claiming that Jesus has appeared to him "several times." During his address, he highlighted that challenges are universal, citing biblical examples of figures like Sarah, Hannah, and Elizabeth who faced barrenness but were ultimately restored through faith and prayer. "Don't lose your faith," he urged the assembled worshippers, "you must pray and you must work." A key point of his sermon was a strong caution against the commercialization of spiritual services. He emphatically stated, "Don't pay for prayer. Any pastor... that asks you to bring money, let me do work for you, leave that person because the prayer cannot work. The gift we receive is free of charge, and freely you shall give." He further asserted God's unchanging nature, quoting scriptures to reinforce that God "never failed and he cannot see you and change." The sermon concluded with a message of hope, promising restoration to those who persist in faith.