The Kindness of God to Broken People
Steven Schetrom • March 14, 2023
2 Samuel 4:4; 2 Samuel 9
The message from this-past Sunday dealt with God's kindness to broken people, as shown in the Old Testament story of Mephibosheth. Here are three focus points from the sermon:
- The Message of the Gospel is for Anyone--In 2 Samuel 9:1, David asks, "Is there anyone..." God is not looking for someone special, he is looking for anyone. As Kevin Presley shares at Let the Bible Speak, "David isn’t asking if there is someone who is qualified, good enough, smart enough or of use to him in his army. He asked if there was anyone. That’s the question that the church needs to be asking today. It’s the question that Jesus came into the world asking."
- The Kindness of David is a Picture of God's Kindness--Here, again, Kevin Presley's words ring true: "David asks for any of the house of Saul…Saul, who hated him and tried to destroy him. Saul, who gathered all of his friends in the royal court and conspired against him. Who chased him across the hills of Israel like a wounded animal. Is there any of HIS house to whom I may show kindness? Friend, that is a picture of grace! David was a man after God’s own heart. That is so vividly seen in how David is now seeking the descendants of Jonathan to honor the promise that he had made."
- God Has a Place for Wounded People--David invited Mephibosheth to take a place at his table all of the days of his life. God's invitation to you is the same. The picture of Mephibosheth's sitting at the table of David provides a great representation of God's invitation to us.
We hope that you are encouraged by this great Biblical story of God's love today!
SEDER MEAL
From Sermon on March 9, 2025
Sermon Follow-Up--from March 2, 2025
Monday March 10th @ 5PM
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FEBRUARY 14TH 6:30PM FRESH Ministries Pastor Tony Kensinger and his wife Heather presenting a message on “Marriage”. Pastor Tony and Heather speak nationally at family, marriage and parenting events providing proactive ideas to keep the family strong. Their talks focus on creating strong family ties, authentic relationships, memorable experiences, a safe home, and a hope found in Jesus. The addition of humor, creativity, and encouragement allows adults to apply best practices of family life to meet the specific needs of their situation. You are going to make it! Let’s have a great time reminding ourselves of that! A meal will be provided: - Brisket with burnt ends - Potato salad - Baked Beans Dessert - Homemade Banana Pudding Price per seat = $25 *Seating is limited **Make reservations by contacting: Bethel Life Church or or
Showing: “23BLAST” (PG-13) As a typical teenager, Travis Freeman (Mark Hapka) is a local hero both on and off the high-school football field in his small Kentucky town, but in 1997, Travis contracts an infection that destroys his optic nerve and renders him blind overnight. With the loving help and concern of his parents, physical therapist, coach and best friend, Travis demonstrates what true bravery is: He continues to compete on the gridiron and helps his team advance to the state finals. Doors open @ 6:00pm Movie starts @ 6:30pm Light Snacks & Drinks are offered. This is a free event for everyone! Bring a friend!
February 16th 10:30am
Showing: “JOSEPH: King of Dreams” (PG) A boy's ability to see the future results in familial discord, taking him away to Egypt, where he helps the pharaoh protect the kingdom from disaster. Doors open @ 6:00pm Movie starts @ 6:30pm Light Snacks & Drinks are offered. This is a free event for everyone!