A Nigerian woman has taken to social media to share a profound personal testimony about how a recorded sermon by Apostle Joshua Selman led to a dramatic spiritual encounter that left her emotionally overwhelmed.
An Unexpected Message Leads to a Powerful Breakthrough
The lady, who uses the X handle @GinikaOfAfrica, detailed that for 5 to 6 years, she had a personal rule of not listening to taped preachings. She explained that she only engaged with such content if there was a specific reason. When a friend first sent her a collection of Apostle Joshua Selman's messages years ago, she explicitly stated she would not listen but allowed the files to remain saved on her phone.
Months later, the pivotal moment occurred. While doing household chores and playing loud music to maintain her energy, an Apostle Joshua Selman message unexpectedly began to play from her device. She admitted to feeling initially irritated, viewing it as a "vibe killer," but was too engrossed in her tasks to change it immediately.
A Moment of Spiritual Surrender
What happened next was completely unforeseen. As the message played in the background, the woman found herself becoming deeply affected by its content. She described being so moved and convicted that she ended up on the floor, broken and in tears. In that vulnerable state, she turned to God in deep prayer, calling on the Holy Spirit for help.
"Before I could finish up, I was on floor broken like never before and asking the Holy Spirit to help me," she wrote, recounting the experience. She proceeded to listen to all the saved messages from Selman. While she couldn't fully articulate what transformed within her, she emphatically stated, "I know the things that significantly left me."
Mixed Reactions and Shared Testimonies
The post, shared on December 15, 2025, sparked a flood of reactions from other Nigerians on the X platform. Many users shared similar experiences of being emotionally and spiritually impacted by Selman's teachings.
One user, Lora Madukife, credited the sermons with reviving her faith: "Before I came across AJS messages, I was a very lukewarm Christian. But ever since I listened to his sermons I started having constant discomfort within me to go back to church."
Another, Deezah, shared a story of initial skepticism turning to conversion: "I disliked him to a fault while I was still in Zaria... I found my way to Christ through his preaching. That night, I was on the floor and broke down like a baby. My life has changed beautifully since."
However, not all comments were purely celebratory. A user named Edese posed a critical question, noting a pattern in the responses: "Quick question? I read all the comments underneath your thread. Every single encounter had 'I was broken and on the floor' and every one of them is a lady, is it impossible for men to have this encounters?"
Another user, Dethelma, offered a measured perspective, advising: "It can break you. You can even cry... Just make sure the message helps you repent and turn to God, not just cry."
In her concluding remarks, the original poster made a nuanced point, separating the messenger from the message: "These guys are just humans and should be treated as such but don’t ever underestimate what God does with people who heed his call."
The testimony comes amid ongoing public interest in Apostle Joshua Selman, the founder of the Koinonia ministry, including past speculation about his personal life. The lady's story underscores the significant influence and emotional resonance his recorded sermons continue to have for many Christians across Nigeria and the diaspora.
