Posts by cbakelaar (Page 15)

July 10, 2022

“When We Focus Our Eyes On Heaven”
John shifts his concerns of the church on earth via the letters to the seven churches in Rev 2 and 3, by turning his attention to heaven, and God himself, who is seated on the throne (Rev 4).

July 3, 2022

We will discover that healings follow revival and renewal. Note that Hezekiah leads God’s people into revival/renewal, and that healing is an extension of time – which, in this case, Hezekiah
does not use wisely!

May 29, 2022

A fresh look at a familiar story brings new challenges to our day. How do we encounter those who are not like us? When I experience deep longing for meaning, what do I pursue? Where do I find peace in an anxiety-ridden world? How do I tell others about our Saviour? All of these answers are revealed by Jesus in this beautiful encounter with a troubled soul.

May 15, 2022

When surrounded by their enemies, Jehoshaphat acknowledged that He didn’t “know what to do.” He was at a loss, but then decided to fix His eyes on God. Much to his surprise, the Lord then assured them that they need not fear for the battle was not theirs, but God’s. In the message, I’ll talk about how Bethel, too, is at a crossroads and “we don’t know what to do.” But as we commit to fixing our eyes on God, He will assure us that the Church is His, and He will lead faithfully.