Rev Kodwo Lindsay

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.

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 preaches a powerful message entitled “Those Who are Offended”.  There will be offenses, as we just learned in Matthew 18:7 it is inevitable. There are several results of offense and the results often build on each other when you let offense take root. Offense brings hurt, which leads to anger then hatred and resentment. Offense makes it hard to forgive. We need to recognize offense when it comes and not let it grow in our life.   Let us root out any offense in us so it does not build and aim not to offend others!

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 concludes the powerful series on tithes with the message “10 Things that happen when you Tithe”.  Tithing is honoring our creator God who gave all we have and need. We worship God when we tithe and respect Holy things. It is a  command to tithe and by doing so you are obeying God’s commandments. God is the source of all our blessings and every good and perfect thing comes from Him (James 1:17).   Let us honor our Father God with what He has given us and never cease tithing, it is our blessing!

Deuteronomy 26:12 (KJV) “When thou hast made an end of tithing all the tithes of thine increase the third year, which is the year of tithing, and hast given it unto the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, that they may eat within thy gates, and be filled;”   In this message Reverend Lindsay continues the message “ Why God established the Tithe”.  God is so good to us using this form of giving as the ultimate blessing for us. God established the tithe so you can enjoy the 90% after knowing you’ve given 10% to God.It is our  legal form blessing. The tithe has so many functions including helping pay for pastors, helping take care of the needs of the helpless, and even tests our obedience to Him. Tithing is a command that reaps infinite blessings if we submit it generously and cheerfully to our God who gave us all we have.    Let us give our tithes joyfully and take part in the special blessing God has for us!

Deuteronomy 26:10 (KJV)  And now, behold, I have brought the firstfruits of the land, which thou, O Lord, hast given me. And thou shalt set it before the Lord thy God, and worship before the Lord thy God:   In this message Reverend Lindsay preaches a powerful message on “Why God established the Tithe”. God established the tithe for his people to show gratitude to Him.Tithe is a gratitude test. It is not just an old testament tradition but a chance of blessings for those who give it. God established the tithe for people to remember where God has lifted them from. It is a prayer of thanksgiving. When you give tithes you are showing your trust in God.   Let us be encouraged to take part in the blessing and see God continue to lift you when you trust in Him with everything!

Luke 10:42 (KJV) "But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her."   In every church there are two types of people: the Marthas and the Marys. In this message Reverend Lindsay preaches about the “One Most Needful Thing”. In this story about 2 sisters Martha and Mary we learn an important truth, there is one most needful thing and knowing and serving our God. Sometimes we come to church, and it’s about everything else except pleasing the Lord. Marthas are distracted, Marys are focused on what’s important.We need the word of God to function in this life. The word of God is good, it is a seed, and it is power!   So let us focus on what truly matters, knowing and serving our creator God. Will you be a Martha or a Mary?

“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.” ‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭3‬:‭18‬ ‭KJV‬‬ In this message Reverend Lindsay continues on with the 7 Great Principles on Spiritual Growth. As believers we need to ask ourselves this important question. Do I have the Spirit of Christ or of the World? In other words, assess yourself and determine whether you are born again, have you received the Spirit of God, and are you growing in the Knowledge of God. Failure to recognize these truths leaves you at the risk of not walking in the statutes of God or being a doer of the Word. We will learn that until we have the Spirit of God in us we cannot go into Heaven, The Spirit of God cannot come into us until the blood of Jesus has cleansed us and if we are not born again then our Christianity is useless. We will learn practical ways in which we can successfully grow spiritually to the maturity stage of a Christian. So let us listen to this anointed word of God an

1 Peter 2:2 (KJV) says, “ 2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby”   In this message Reverend Lindsay continues on with the 7 Great Principles message. Man is a spirit, has a soul and lives in a body.  Man is a spirit! Without the spirit, we’re just dust! The body is never born again, that is why we fall into sin. We must truly be born again. Once you’re born again, you belong to God. After this process, your spirit is a baby and needs to grow in order to function in this world. Your spiritual age is not determined by how long you’ve been a Christian, it is measured by maturity. In the baby stage you need the word of God, prayer and fellowship to grow. This stage requires intentionality.   Let us seek God wholly and grow in Him daily. Our spirit desires growth and that is found in God!