Rev Kodwo Lindsay

John 12:24 (KJV)  “Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.”   Reverend Lindsay preaches a message entitled “Sacrifice is the key to Fruitfulness”. What is the process of true fruitfulness? It takes sacrifice going deeper, dying, losing, planting and of going under to bear fruit. Going beyond your desires and doing what God desires. Dying of self and living in Christ. Don’t just eat the fruit of your life but also sow and save a portion of yourself  to go deeper.You will never be able to see what you missed until you go down. How do you go down; by glorifying God. God never intended for us to live as a seed and die as seed, your life is supposed to be like God. Being fruitful and living for God.   Let us live the life God intends for us a life of sacrifice and fruitfulness. 

John 6:11 (KJV) “And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.”   In this message Reverend Lindsay preaches a powerful  message entitled “The Greatest Miracle of Thanksgiving”. How to be thankful and walk a miraculous life is first to relax and sit down. We should follow the example of Jesus as he fed the five thousand. Tell God what you need and then go ahead and thank Him for what He has already done and what he is to do. You must also appreciate the little things around, they are the source of your miracles.If you appreciate what you have it appreciates.We must not murmur and complain that stops the flow of our blessings, thanksgiving opens that flow up. Verbalize your appreciation is the next key point.   Let us follow Jesus' example and live a thankful life!

Matthew 16:24 (KJV) “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”   In this message Reverend Lindsay continues the Losing, Sacrificing, Suffering and Dying message series with a message entitled Enemies of Sacrifice. The enemies of sacrifice include the antichrist, the spirit Judas, and the devil himself. We need to fight the enemies of sacrifice that try to destroy your peace, prosperity, and power in Christ. The spirit of telling you things you do for the Lord are waste is the spirit of Judas. What is the Lord asking you to sacrifice that your logical mind by the satanic spirit is telling you not too? Any gift you give God becomes better.   Let us not let the enemies of sacrifice remove power and blessing we have in Christ our Lord.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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!

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!!

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!

In this final message regarding offenses Reverend Lindsay concludes the topic “How to protect yourself from being offended”. There are some key things you must expect in order to protect yourself from being offended. You must expect an experience of pressure and trouble; don’t let it offend and affect you.Trouble teaches you something, don’t let it make you bitter but make you better.  Expect purging in your life, that takes away negative tendencies. Endurement comes first then enjoyment. Expect hatred from the world, even without cause. As well as expect persecution and rejection.   With this in mind, let us ask God not to allow offense to make us bitter but to make us better and stronger!

In this message Reverend Lindsay continues with part 4 of the message series on offenses. He continues to go through “ How to overcome Offenses”. We learned last week that we must expect offense especially from those closest to you and even in the church. We must learn to forgive quickly and not allow the offense to take root. Decide not to revenge. Don’t use short-term emotions to make long-term decisions. Offense can have lasting consequences if we let it. Make sure to walk in love and pray for those who have offended you.    Offense is root to an evil tree, let us not bear its fruit and walk in forgiveness and love constantly.

In this message Reverend Lindsay continues with part 3  of the messages on offenses. He preaches the titular message Offenses: How to Overcome Them.We have been learning the certainty of offenses being present in our lives and how they are weapons of satan. So how do we overcome them? First we expect offenses in the church and ministry. Remember we all  are imperfect people serving a perfect God. Expect offense from those closest to you. Closeness can breed familiarity and not cherishing one another so offenses may arise. When offenses come, acknowledge it! Let go of offenses and see how beautiful your relationships will be.    Let us ask God to help us prevent offense and overcome them when they arise!

Matthew 18:7 (KJV) “ Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!”   In this message Reverend Lindsay continues the message “Those Who are Offended”. Offenses are an eventual part of having close relationships. When you are offended problems occur and relationships are difficult to have. It is important to remember your relationship is at stake when you are offended. The next door after offense is sin, so don’t allow it to take root. Offense is a great weapon of satan that he uses to trick people and divide God’s children.    Let us not react to offense and seek God as our comforter not offense.