Bishop Emmanuel Kodwo Orleans-Lindsay

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. 

Hard Work and Church Growth

1 Corinthians 15:10 (KJV) But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

 

In this message  Reverend Lindsay preaches a powerful message about “Hard Work and Church Growth”. Grace is undeserved favor. Life is about the combination of grace and hard work.  It recognizes the blessings God has given us and utilizes them to the fullest. You say you have grace but let’s see it through your hard work.In Ecclesiates 5:3a the Bible says “a dream comes through the multitude of business”, hard work is needed in  all aspects of life including ministry. It takes hard work to become a good christian. Romans 12:11 (NLT) the Bible says “Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically”. Take up a part in the growth of the church and utilize the gifts God has given you.

 

 Let us work diligently with the grace we have been given by our God!

Come Alone

In Psalms 73:28 (KJV) “But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works.” 

 

In this message Reverend Lindsay introduces a powerful week ahead in a “Come Alone” week. This week will be filled with personal waiting on God. Taking time to pray alone, meditate alone, listen to messages, read the word and even fasting as God leads for yourself. Seeking God and desiring to be fully in His presence with no distractions.

 

May God strengthen us and reveal marvelous things throughout the week as we commit ourselves to Him!!

How Laypeople Have Helped the Church to Grow

In Acts 28:30-31(KJV) says “30 And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,31 Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.”

 

In this message Reverend Lindsay starts the new message on “How Laypeople Have Helped the Church to Grow''. A Lay person is someone that keeps their secular job and works in the ministry. Some of our favorite Bible characters did the work of the Lord freely without being paid. The disciples recruited congregation members to assist the pastors with building the church. If you have skills, you should be using them in the church. Congregations often wrongly feel that the work of the church must be done by pastors and shepherds only. It’s not just the work of one person; it’s the work of the whole congregation.

 

Let us all be encouraged to use our gifts in service to our God to build His House!