Bishop Emmanuel Kodwo Orleans-Lindsay

The Holy Spirit The Helper

John 14:25-27 (KJV) says, “ These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”

 

In this message Rev. Kodwo Orleans-Lindsay starts a new series on “  “ The Reality of the Holy Spirit - The Anointing and the Spirit””. He preaches about the sometimes forgotten but beautiful gift of the Helper, the Holy Spirit. As Christians we need the Holy Spirit; we cannot live a fruitful life without it. We learn that Jesus, King David, and even God needed the Holy Spirit; without the Holy Spirit we as Christians can do no good and lose our power. As its says in John 14:16 Jesus gave us not only the gift of everlasting life with God but an ever-present “Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever”.

 

A spirit filled-person is different from a worldly person, so let us receive, see, and know the Holy Spirit deeply and intimately and live spirit filled life!

The Right Christian Mentality: Practicing Anaiedeia

Mark 8:38 (KJV) says, “ Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.”

 

In today’s message, Rev. Kodwo Orleans-Lindsay preaches on being shameless about God, using the Greek term “anadideia”. We must be bold about God’s business. As it says in Romans 1:16, let us not be ashamed of the Gospel of Christ it is our source of power. When we are ashamed we are depriving ourselves of our blessing as Christians and depriving the world of real Christian power.People that are “man-pleasers” will never serves God fully and who God can use. God will not boldly bless you and will deny those that are ashamed of him

 

Let us not treat God like an umbrella, forgotten and only used in storms. May we be God’s light and be bold and stand for Him always.

The Right Christian Mentality : Practicing Biazo

Matthew 11:12 (KJV) says, "And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force." 

 

In this message, Reverend Kodwo Orleans-Lindsay preaches on "The Right Mentality of a Christian," using the concept of "biazo," the Greek word meaning "to force." Without a forceful attitude, we cannot be good and effective Christians. Like Esau, those who refuse to apply force will let their birthright just slip away. Every Christian faces trials. Every Christian will have difficulties. But what sets successful ones apart is their drive to fight and win. We cannot find success without "biazo," the ability to force our way through. 

 

May God grant us the spirit of biazo, so that we may stand and fight.

Why did God send His Son

John 3:17 reads (KJV);  “For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”

In today’s message Rev. Kodwo Orleans-Lindsay preaches about the two types of people in the Church. One type of person never leaves God’s house and has a relationship with God; they are a good Christian. The other type is the unbeliever; born in the church but has no relationship with God.

Let us not abandon God’s relationship because we have God’s blessing. May we be connected to the source of blessing our Abba Father. The blessing that is giving you security is nothing without the Source. Let us not treat God like an umbrella that we only call on during the rain.

A relationship with God is crucial. Recognizing the need for the relationship can be your turning point like Prodigal/Hero son from Luke 15. God can wipe you clear of ALL sin! In the sight of the Lord you are worth dying for! May our life with God resurrect again and may we be engaged to Him again!

Practicing Anakgazo: Practical Steps to Anakgazo Part 2

Mark 8:38 reads (KJV); "If anyone is ashamed of me and my message in these adulterous and sinful days, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when he returns in the glory of his Father with the holy angels."

In today's message, Rev. Kodwo Orleans-Lindsay continues the series on practicing Anagkazo. The basis of Anagkazo is charity and compelling others to do the right things, and it only comes from a pure heart of which we must be grateful for. Taking the time to invest in others is crucial, as our knowledge of Christ is useless unless we spread it to others as well.

Will you go to Jesus and be his servant? Or will you just sit down and enjoy the blessings of the Lord? We must not be ashamed of our love for Christ, and we must bring others to fill His house. We should be proud of our status with the Lord, and we should be able to express our loyalty to Him always.

Practicing Anakgazo: Practical steps to Anakgazo Part 1

Luke 14:15 (KJV) reads, “And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.”
 
In today’s message, Rev Kodwo Orleans-Lindsay teaches us, “The practice of the Kingdom/Anakgazo. “  Everyone, every family, who uses the Word of God will be blessed. God’s plan and will are in his Word. The word of God is everything, It is a guide, and leads to blessings. The Kingdom of God does not come  commonly. We have to behave like newborn babes in order to receive the bread of the Kingdom.
 
Jesus is the bread of life; Jesus is also the Word of God. Anyone who comes to eat the bread of life is blessed. We shouldn’t be the only one enjoying the bread of the Kingdom, we must bring more souls to the Kingdom to share the bread of life with. We need to be encouraged to go out and teach the word of the Lord. By using Anakgazo, we apply the compelling power and rebuke those who are living in disobedience.  Through Anakgazo, the church is blessed, and more souls will come forth to enjoy the bread of the Kingdom.

Practicing Anagkazo: Reasons why Anagkazo is an Important Revelation

Luke 14:23 (KJV) reads: "And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled."

 

In today's message, Rev. Kodwo Orleans Lindsay begins a new series: Anagkazo. Anagkazo is the Greek word which means "to compel, to force, to necessitate." Rev Lindsay teaches us practical methods of applying the spirit of anagkazo. He provides key points on how a person who practices anagkazo is expected to think and act when it comes to doing the work of the Lord.

 

May we rise up and take the call of God seriously. Go out into all areas of our lives and “compel them to come in”, that His house may be filled!

The Blessings of Joining a Bacenta

Numbers 11: 16 (KJV) reads, “And the Lord said unto Moses, Gather unto me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom thou knowest to be the elders of the people, and officers over them; and bring them unto the tabernacle of the congregation, that they may stand there with thee.”

 

In today’s message, Rev Kodwo Orleans-Lindsay teaches us the “blessings of joining a Bacenta.” A Bacenta is a little fellowship formed from the church for high quality, loving care that can be administered to the members so that the church will grow. Jesus himself was a Bacenta leader. A Bacenta builds one another with love. 

 

There are several blessings associated with being in a Bacenta. Some of these blessings includes having a loving and caring Bacenta leader who will know your name, know who you are personally and guide you and help you with any issues that may arise. Your Bacenta leader will treat you like their own family member and be your friend. A good Bacenta leader rallies people and encourages Sunday morning service attendance and be an active member of the church.

Attempt to do Business in Great Waters

Psalms 107: 19-20 (KJV) reads, “then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distress; he sent his word, and he healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.”

 

In today’s message, Rev Kodwo Orleans-Lindsay teaches us to, “Attempt to do Great Business in Great Waters.” Don’t be in the business of being superficial. A superficial relationship leads to nowhere. When you love God deeply, what you have becomes His and what he has becomes yours.

 

By having a deep relationship with the Lord, you can cry out to the Lord in trouble, and he will deliver you. This is not the end, the Lord still needs to heal you from the wounds through His word, which is what brings you healing. When the Lord answers your cry, don't sit back, and think that is it. Make sure to listen to God and apply preventative maintenance by engaging in His word.

Attempt to Have Great Gain

1 Timothy 6:6-8  (KJV) reads, "But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And have food and raiment let us be therewith content."

 

In today's message, Reverend Kodwo Orleans-Lindsay teaches us to "Attempt to have Great Gain." Godliness with contentment is great gain; to be content is not to have what you want, but to want what you already have. If Godliness comes first, contentment will always follow.

 

We all came into this world with nothing, so we all need to forget about the things themselves, and think about the God that provides them.