Bishop Emmanuel Kodwo Orleans-Lindsay

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.

Attempt to Build A Church For God

2 Timothy 2:19-21 reads: 

19 Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”

20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. 

21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

 

In today's message, Reverend Kodwo Orleans- Lindsay teaches us to "Attempt to Build a Great House for God." With his guidance, you will learn how God's house is built with a variety of people, not just one type. Embracing diversity is what makes a great house for God. It's our differences that make us stronger! 

 

The foundation for a great house is love. By loving God's people, you show that you love Him, and He can only love you more in return.

Attempt To Preach and Teach

John 21:15-17 KJV reads, 

15 "So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

 

16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

 

17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep." 

 

In today's message Reverend Kodwo Orleans-Lindsay teaches us to "Attempt To Preach and Teach" 

 

You'll learn the difference between preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You'll also learn the reasons why feeding God's sheep is a necessity to the faith. As Christians, we're called to go into the world and make disciples for the Lord through one-on-one visitations, preaching and teaching.

 

May the Grace of God be with you as you answer to Jesus Christ's call to feed His sheep!

Attempt to Love God

Matthew 22:36-40 reads, "[36] Master, which is the great commandment in the law?

[37] Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

[38] This is the first and great commandment.

[39] And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

[40] On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets." 

 

In today's message Reverend Kodwo Orleans-Lindsay teaches on "Ways to Love The Lord For Yourself." 

 

You'll learn "How loving God is a Great Attempt!" And how love is a decision of the heart. You will also learn practical ways (gleaned from scripture) in which the Lord receives love. 

 

May the Lord reveal Himself to you as you make loving Him and feeding His sheep a priority! Be blessed!