Bishop Emmanuel Kodwo Orleans-Lindsay

Part 2: 120 Reasons Why You Must Be a Soul Winner?

Mark 8:36-38 (KJV) reads: "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? 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 gives a lesson on how and why we need to win souls for the Lord. Jesus expects the church to tell the world about Him, therefore we should not be ashamed. We must overcome our fears about witnessing and have faith that God's work is already done. God is not looking for perfect people to win souls, but willing people that incorporate soul winning into their daily lifestyles.

The Follow-up Ministry

“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”

Luke 19:10 (KJV)

 

In today's message, Reverend Lindsay continues his series on evangelism-with reasons why we should be soul winners. We learn in Luke 19:10 that Jesus’ main reason for coming into the world was to save the lost. As Christ is the head of church, we are to follow his lead. Just as our heads are useless without the body, Jesus cannot move forward without His church. Our job then is to also be soul winners. Rev. Lindsey speaks on being witnesses to people by warning them and also speaks on the importance of following up with every single soul we speak to so that they are established in their faith.

Part 1: 120 Reasons Why You Must Be a Soul Winner?

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

2 Corinthians 5:17-18

In today's message, Reverend Lindsay continues the series on soul-winning and its importance. Christians today have forgotten what our true purpose is. We need to inspire joy in heaven by winning souls! 

God didn't send us to make money or sit and listen to nice sermons; He sent us to win souls! It's time we get to work and fulfill the Great Commission.

Introduction: 120 Reasons Why You Must Be a Soul Winner?

2 Corinthians 5: 17,20  (KJV) reads, “17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.”

 

In this message Rev Lindsay starts a new series about the important of evangelism and “Why you must be a soul winner”. The body has an expiration date, so we must value our spirits. We are new creatures in Christ and thus must follow his purpose and plan for our life. We must be soul winners because that is the great commission. If the church does not do this commission who will? We were created to carry out the good work of soul winning. Salvation is a free gift that we never have to earn so all are eligible for this beautiful gift.

 

Let’s be strong Christ Ambassadors today and live the joyful selfless life of being a soul winner!!

Principles of Prayer: It is important to enter your closet for Effective Prayer

In this message, Reverend Lindsay continues his teaching on the importance of prayer with "The Thought Process of Prayer." He discusses the importance of habitual prayer. Habits are easy to form, but difficult to break. If you make prayer time a habit, you won't be able to let it go! He also emphasizes the importance of having a private place to pray, your closet or any quiet place. Prayer is a private communion between you and God. Don't involve anyone else in your private prayer time. 

 

In order to have a good and established relationship with the Lord, you must make prayer a part of your daily routine. It starts with one hour a day. The more you do, the easier it gets, and the more blessings will abound.

Prayer Must Continue in Troubled Times and in Times of Peace

In this message Rev. Lindsay continues teaching through the mindset of Daniel with the principles of prayer. Prayer is the source of power and protection. When we are continually in prayer we are surrounded by angels. 

 

Prayer is needed for acquiring and sustaining our blessings. God is the source and the sustainer of our every need. If you are blessed it is all the more reason keep praying. Even when God promoted Daniel his mindset was to keep praying. Let us not be like Esau have the birthright but lose the blessing.When we prosper we must’t forget the our Abba Father  the source, is our sustainer (Romans 8:15). Your greatness should be reflected in your prayerfulness or "prayerlibility”.

 

Let us not stop praying in any situation! May God bless us with a prayerful attitude no matter how great we become!

Principles of Prayer: Prayer is the source of our Power and Protection

Daniel 6:10 (KJV) reads, "Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open towards Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days."

In today's message, Rev. Kodwo Orleans-Lindsay continues the lesson on the principles of prayer. Even though Daniel was having a time of crisis, he still made sure to pray three times a day and communicate with God. God loves prayer, so we must pray regularly as this is the way we connect to the Source. Prayer is the source of power and protection in our lives, and no one is ever too busy or too successful to pray.

If You Are Too Busy to Pray, Then You Are Too Busy Indeed

“Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime."
Daniel 6:10 (KJV)

In this message, Reverend Lindsay teaches about two important principles of prayer. We learn from the life of Daniel in the Bible that while Daniel was a very prominent man in his time, he still made time to pray 3 times a day. As Christians, we can’t be too busy to pray. Daniel knew the importance of prayer and that’s why he risked his life to continue praying. Remember that nothing we have is by our own might. Daniel’s success was sustained through prayer. It is imperative that we develop our prayer lives as Christians and follow Daniel’s example.

Transformation by the Holy Spirit

Baptism with the Holy Spirit gives you power and sonship in God’s house.

 

Acts 1: 4 (KJV) reads, “ And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”

 

In this message Rev. Lindsay teaches about the importance of speaking in tongues and how to receive Holy Ghost Baptism. Speaking in tongues represent a divine voice of the born-again spirit. Tongues allow you to pray according to the will of God. And they give you a special language that is only for our Heavenly Father to understand.

 

As Christians, God has given us a free gift in the Holy Spirit but have we fully received it ? May we receive this awesome gift and let it flow throughout our daily lives.

The Communion of the Holy Spirit

2 Corinthians 13:14 (KJV) reads, "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen." 

 

In this message, Reverend Lindsay teaches about the "Communion of the Holy Spirit." Communion is where our lives meet with the life of the Holy Spirit. Without the influence of the Holy Spirit, we cannot live fulfilled Christian lives. The Holy Spirit plays many roles, and without Him, we cannot go further. We must constantly and consistently seek the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit and pray that His presence is with us, always.