Bishop Emmanuel Kodwo Orleans-Lindsay

Thy Rod and Thy Staff

In Psalm 23:1,4 (KJV) it says “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”

 

In today’s message, Rev Kodwo Orleans-Lindsay will teach us about the “Thy Rod and Thy Staff.” He explains how the “Rod and Staff” is a tool used by a shepherd to lead the sheep. Rev will teach us how Jesus Christ mandates the innkeeper or pastor to take care of the sheep, gleaning from Luke 10:30-35. 

Rev Lindsay will explain to us about five ways that “His Rod and His Staff” is about leadership and about the Lord giving you someone who can take care of you living with the innkeeper. Rev Lindsay demonstrates how to live with the innkeeper and how to get the best out of your pastor’s ministry and their role, how to get the best out of the church, and how to get the best out of God’s shepherding spirit and anointing. 

 

God expects us to follow the leading of our pastor. Jesus Christ mandates pastors and gives them whatever is needed to take care of the sheep.

How the Church Operates and the Love It Comes With

In Matthew 16:18 (KJV) it reads, “ And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

 

In this message Reverend Kodwo Orleans- Lindsay preaches about “How the Church Operates and the Love It Comes With”. God is happy whenever there is a gathering of the assembly. The main aim of the Godhead is the building of God’s kingdom on earth, i.e the church. There is a blessing in being fruitful, multiplying, and replenishing as it says in Genesis 1:28. 

 

Let us treat the church as an extension of our family and build it up with passion.

The Shepherding Blessing of the Rod and the Staff

In Psalms 23:4 (KJV) it says, “ Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”

 

In this message Reverend Lindsay preaches about the shepherding blessing of the rod and the staff. The Lord is with us by faith and He leads us through shepherds!  The rod and the staff are the mark of a shepherd. There are many functions of the rod and the staff. The rod and the staff are used to rule and lead. They are used to make a way. Rod and the staff are used to take territories. And we learn about the comforting ministry of the rod and the staff.  

 

 There is great blessing being under the covering of a shepherd through the rod and the staff. Your problems are not too big for the Lord, He will comfort you! Let us continue to seek his will and way for our lives. 

The Postures of Prayer

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (KJV); “ 16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

 

As we conclude the season of intensive prayer and fasting Reverend Lindsay preaches about “Prayer Attitudes”or prayer postures that will keep you going and make prayer effective. Many Christians make prayer a honeymoon and do it for a short time out of the year. But,  this shouldn’t be the case. We must pray without ceasing. Let us have a lifestyle of prayer. 

 

Prayer is a communication, a two-way affair not just about us speaking, but also being ready and willing to hear from God. It says in Isaiah 40:31”they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…” we want to pray for what God will is for us. Prayer postures include both loud shouting but also quietly speaking to God where no man can even understand.

 

Learn to keep speaking to the Lord, wherever and whenever it doesn’t matter what people think, let us keep pouring out our soul before Him!

Reasons We Should be A Part of Prayer and Fasting

Matthew 17:21 (KJV)  reads “Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.”

 

As we are a special time of prayer and fasting Reverend Lindsay preaches about the “Reasons We Should be A Part of Prayer and Fasting”. Prayer and fasting is a great act of faith. As it says in Hebrews 11:6 “without faith it is impossible to please God”, we need faith commune with God. Prayer makes you a woman or man of faith. Those who believe are the ones with spiritual power. Prayer with fasting shows that we can go to the next level and deny ourselves something for our faith. Prayer also binds demonic activity in your life.

 

Prayer is dynamic and it's working; there is nothing that is impossible for the Lord. Let us live a prayerful and fasted life.

Hail Mary: Christmas Sunday

Luke 1:28 (KJV) says “And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.”

 

In this special Christmas message Reverend Lindsay preaches about how Mary the mother of Jesus was hailed and why. He leads us through the story of Jesus Christ's birth and shows the very important role Mary played. The definition of to hail someone is to recognize, honor, and respect them. The verse in Luke 1:28 says Mary was blessed among women because she did a great work for God even though she wasn’t a preacher, she birthed a great thing, she had a prophecy come to pass and she believed.  

 

Where is your sacrifice? Where are your good works? God is looking for it!

I Shall Not Want: Conclusion

The Bible says, "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want" in Psalm 23:1 (KJV).

 

In this message, Reverend Lindsay concludes his series on "The Lord is My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want." God is faithful. He will give what we deserve. It's up to us to recognize what He's provided. If the Lord is our Shepherd, then we must be like sheep. We must allow Him to provide what we need, not what we think we need.

 

"The Lord is My Shepherd" is no cliché. It's the truth! So, let's become obedient, dutiful sheep. God is faithful and blesses those that do their part!

 

I Shall Not Want: Part II

Psalm 23:1 (KJV) says, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."

 

In the continuation of his new series "I Shall Not Want" Reverend Lindsay provides additional points to his first message. How do we begin to "not want"? By recognizing how and what God has provided. If we see God as the source, then we can never lack anything.

 

God knows our needs before we even tell Him. It's time for us to acknowledge this and appreciate all that He has given us!

I Shall Not Want: Part I

Psalms 23:1 (KJV) says, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

 

In this special service honoring the birth  our father of this house Rev. Kodwo Orleans-Lindsay starts a  powerful new series entitled “ I Shall Not Want”. When the Lord is our shepherd and he truly leads us and causes us to do things for his sake, then we will truly not want. This promise is a proclamation of lifestyle, a constant following and acting according to the will of God. 

 

Our God is Jehovah Jireh which means the one who sees ahead and makes provision ahead of time. God created humanity on the sixth day after He had provided everything in the garden. God has already provided, don’t be afraid to use what God has given you.  Let us look around us at the provision of God, stop grumbling and look at your blessing! THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD; I SHALL NOT WANT!

The Davidic Principles of Success: Part III

1 Chronicles 29:28 states: "And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.”  

 

In today's message, Rev. Kodwo Orleans-Lindsay continues the series on the Davidic Principles of Success. David was a king that avoided foolish battles, and adapted for progress. The enemy hates you; they will do anything to bring you down and sin against you, so we must learn to use God's wisdom and run away from certain things. Just as David did, we should always adapt to change and not be insecure of our progress. Some things are only for a season and we must not define ourselves by what we have to do.