Bishop Emmanuel Kodwo Orleans-Lindsay

Losing, Suffering, Sacrificing, and Dying: ”Power of Sacrifice” (Part 2)

In Philippians 3:8 (NIV) the Bible says, ”What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ”

 

The message series  Losing, Sacrificing, Suffering and Dying  continues with Reverend Lindsay preaching about the “Power of Sacrifice”. Sacrifice is power. We as Christians often have taken for granted the power of God. How that power dwells in us.When we speak Heaven should hear, when we speak satan should fear, when we speak evil should clear. That type of power is what we carry in Jesus' name. There are three powerful effects of sacrifice.Sacrifice causes people to follow, it causes people to be convinced about you,and lastly causes people to be  committed to you.

 

Let us walk in the glorious power of God through our sacrifices for Him and His Kingdom's sake!

Losing Suffering Sacrificing and Dying: Part 1

In Galatians 2:20 (KJV) the Bible says, “I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me. And the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”

 

In this message Reverend Lindsay preaches a much needed message entitled “Losing,Suffering, Sacrificing, and Dying”. We have  these four spiritual appointments as believers in Christ. These appointments are necessary to understand the fullness of God’s power. You have to lose something to get the fullness of God. The sacrifices you make for God, produces endurance. We are to as James 1:2 says “count it all joy” when we go through diverse trials, in this we build up our strength. We must die to our flesh daily and as Galatians 2:20 says we should no longer be a forefront but Christ is what lives in us.

 

Let us listen to anointed word and lose, suffer, sacrifice and die of some things for God’s sake!

Honoring the Anointed

In Isaiah 43:4 (KJV) “Since thou wast precious in My sight, thou hast been honorable, and I have loved thee; therefore will I give men for thee and people for thy life.”

 

In this special Honor Your Prophet Sunday, Reverend Lindsay preaches a powerful message entitled “Honoring the Anointed”. Anything you appreciate, appreciates. When you truly value something then only can it be of benefit. It is important to honor those God has placed in your life including pastors and our Bishop Dag Heward-Mills. Contentment is not desiring what you don’t have, but appreciating what you do. Since God has given us the gift of this ministry and our leader we must appreciate it. Where the anointing is not honored it does not work. Honoring is an obligation and legal requirement.

 

As we honor and appreciate those God has placed in our lives there is a special blessing that awaits us.

The Powerful Effects of the Assembly: Part 2

In Psalms 65:4 (KJV) “Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.”

This week Reverend Lindsay continues the message series The Powerful Effects of the Assembly. The assembly brings about unity. We are to be each other’s keeper, looking out for and helping one another. The assembly also prevents you from being a mocker. When you are an active part of the assembly you are less likely to mocking or complaining about the church. The assembly causes your needs to be met. You can find your spouse, friends, prayer partners, study partners, etcetera being part of the assembly. Prophecies happen in the assembly.

It is such a blessing to part of the assembly, so let us all endeavor to be fully plugged into God’s assembly: the church.

The Powerful Effects of the Assembly: Part 1

In Hebrews 10:24-25 (KJV), “24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.”

This week Reverend Lindsay preaches a powerful sermon entitled “The Power of the Assembly”. The power of coming together. If the church does not get together as one body there is no use. when you join the assembly your value increases, you become more useful to the kingdom. The assembly also provokes you to love and do good works. Your safety is in the Lord, your covering is in the Lord, we need to be fully submitted to him.The assembly is powerful because it is a place of edification. It is also a place of encouragement, you can come to the assembly with a heavy heart and leave with a joy in your heart.

Let us all be encouraged to pursue continuous fellowship and assembly growing in Christ together.

The Importance of Visitation

In Jeremiah 23:2 the Bible says “ ​​2 Therefore thus saith the Lord God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them…”

As an introduction to National Vistation Week, Reverend Lindsay preaches about the importance of “Visitation”. Visitation is a ministration of love and God demonstrated the ultimate example by sending His son Jesus to visit where we were here on earth. Pastors and shepherds and as believers in general is it important to visit and meet people where they are. We learn in this message that every church member needs a visit, deserves a visit, should expect a visit, and God expects every pastor to visit God’s sheep.

Let us  all be expectant and open to receive the love God has for us!

Levels of Honor: Part 1

Proverbs 3:9-10 (KJV)  Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

In this message Reverend Lindsay preaches powerfully about the different “Levels of Honor”. Honor is to show respect, acknowledgement, and appreciating someone for who the person is and what they have done. You don’t honor to satisfy a need but because of what that person is worth to you. Those who Honor God, honor the church, respect worship, respect His words, and respect the men that represent Him. When you recognize all the different ways that represent God, then you honor Him. When you come to God you must believe as it says in Hebrews 11:6. 

As it says Hebrews 11:6 (KJV), “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Let us all seek  and truly believe in our God, it is key to our life in Christ.

Reasons Why You Must be a Permanent Member of the Church: Part 2

Hebrews 10:25 (KJV) “ Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.”

In this powerful message Reverend Lindsay continues the series “Reasons why you must be permanent church members”. When you are permanent there is longevity and with that blessings that flow out. Often when there is no permanence in church, there is also lack of Bible reading, praying, and seeking God in all things. You can invest freely when you are permanent. When you are permanent you have a family to celebrate with. You will be rewarded for faithfulness.

Above all let us be permanent with God.

Reasons Why You Must be a Permanent Member of the Church: Part 1

Psalms 92:13 (KJV) “Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God..”

It is important to be permanent in the house of the Lord. In this message Reverend Lindsay starts a new series on “Reasons why you must be a permanent member of the church “. Why is it important to be a permanent member first because you are part of a family. We are brothers and sisters of the first son Jesus and our Father God reigns. We are also a building, like every building block is important for the structure and steadiness of the building. It is also important to be a permanent member because we are part of the garden.God is beautifying us and flourishing us when we are planted in His house. 

Let us be permanently attached to our Lord God and keep ourselves firmly planted in the house of the Lord and reap all the blessings He has for us.

”Others”

In Philippians 2:4(KJV) “Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.”

In this special International Sunday Service Reverend Lindsay preaches an anointed message about “Others”. God’s mind is full of man. Jesus thought about others, He came for you and I. Often when we wake our mind is full of ourselves not concerned with the well-being and the needs of others. We have the ultimate example of living for others. Jesus didn’t come for himself, He loved us so much that He came and died for us. That He may come and reside in our hearts and change us from our fleshy selves to righteous Christ-like beings. Thinking of others and not just ourselves.

Let us allow Jesus to live in us and transform our lives to love and care for what He does.