21/06/2026
MID-YEAR REVIVAL THANKSGIVING & FATHER DAY CELEBRATION
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TOPIC, BACK TO BETHEL
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TEXT: , Genesis 13,4, Genesis 35,1
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21ST JUNE, 2026
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THEME: BACK TO BETHEL
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MINISTERING: PASTOR. GIDEON FADIPE
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Introduction
God is still calling you back to Christ. Bethel is not a new address. It is the place of your first encounter that you left. The altar is still standing. The fire may have gone low, but the stones are still there.
4 BENEFITS OF LIVING AT BETHEL,
1, BETHEL RESTORES GOD S PROMISE AND VISION, Gen 13,14-17
After Abram returned to Bethel, God appeared again and said Lift up your eyes, all the land I will give you. Sin makes you short sighted. At Bethel, God renews His covenant. He does not just pardon you, He re commissions you. You leave Bethel with a word, not just relief.
2, BETHEL RESTORES YOUR WORSHIP AND VOICE, Gen 13,4
Abram called on the name of the LORD. That is prayer and praise returning. Many believers lose their fire, joy, testimony, and prayer life in Shechem. Bethel brings back your song. When worship returns, dryness breaks.
3, BETHEL PREPARES YOU FOR BIGGER BATTLES, Gen 13 to Gen 14
Immediately after Bethel, Abram rescued Lot and met Melchizedek. You cannot win your next spiritual war with a cold altar. Bethel strengthens you, refuels you, and positions you for victory. No Bethel, no battle strength.
4, BETHEL REUNITES YOU TO GOD AND REMOVES YOUR SHAME, Luke 15,20-24,
The prodigal left home and ended up feeding pigs. But when he returned, the Father ran to him, put a robe on his shame, and restored his sonship. Bethel does not focus on your failure. It restores your identity. You come back as a servant, God receives you as a son.
Conclusion
Brethren, the famine is over. Bethel is not lost, you left it. God never moved. You went to Egypt for bread and found shame. You fished all night and caught nothing. But tonight Jesus stands on the shore asking only one thing, Do you love Me, John 21,15
Your failure is not final. Your Bethel is one decision away. Come home. Build the altar again.