Bethel Church Service | Richard Gordon Sermon | Worship with Paul McClure, Hannah McClure

Main message: God initiates encounters with Jesus, and our responsibility is to "turn" — to respond courageously and repent/redirect — so we can see Jesus afresh among his people; when we turn we encounter his authority and receive transformation.

Key points:

• Every encounter begins with God initiating; our role is to turn and respond (courage/boldness).
• John’s vision on Patmos (Revelation 1:9–20) models this: though imprisoned and old, he hears, turns, and sees Jesus in a new, authoritative way.
• Jesus is pictured "among the lampstands" — he is present with and in the local church; you encounter him in the body of believers.
• Turning leads to new revelation of Christ’s authority (high priest, ruler with keys) and brings transformation — illustrated by the speaker’s healing story in South Africa.
• Warning against spiritual complacency (“rinse and repeat”); mature believers still need to turn to see more of Jesus.
• Practical application: be quick to turn when God speaks, test what he is doing, and expect transformation and restoration.

Scriptures mentioned: Revelation 1:9-20