Bethesda Christian Church Sermon of the Week

What we feed on determines what falls from our table. When you feed on the Bread of Life, the overflow of your life will nourish others with grace.

Just as Jesus cleansed the temple, He wants to cleanse our lives—the new temple of His Spirit. The tables in our hearts can either be bridges that invite others to meet Jesus or barriers that push them away. Jesus overturns the “tables” of pride, greed, and distraction not in anger, but out of love—to restore purity and make room for His presence. Our “table” represents what others see in us; it should reflect grace, humility, and welcome. When Jesus is at the center, our lives become living invitations for others to encounter God’s mercy.

God’s invitation to salvation is open to all. In Luke 5:27–32, Jesus calls Levi (Matthew) and turns his dinner table into a place where sinners can meet the Savior. While the Pharisees saw tables as walls to keep others out, Jesus used them as bridges for redemption. We’re called to do the same—using our homes, meals, and relationships to connect people to Christ. The Lord’s Table ultimately shows how Jesus bridges the gap between God and humanity through grace and repentance.

The call to “Go into all the world” means reaching both our neighbors and the nations with the Gospel. He challenged us to take a “spiritual temperature check,” examining whether our faith is alive and passionate or slipping into lukewarm complacency. Scripture shows that we are called to be ambassadors for Christ, supporting missions locally and globally so that all people have the chance to hear about Jesus. Giving, praying, and sharing our faith are ways we actively participate in the Great Commission. It is God’s plan to bring salvation to the world through us.

This series reminds us that God’s call, invitation, and desire are for ALL people. Paul’s own story in 1 Timothy shows that even a persecutor can receive mercy, proving no one is beyond God’s reach. In 1 Timothy 2, Paul urges prayer for all—including leaders—because God “wants all people to be saved.” Corrie Ten Boom’s testimony illustrates God’s love extending even to enemies. Christ’s sacrifice confirms God’s desire, offering salvation as a ransom for all humanity. Our prayers and mission must reflect this heart, reaching out to those we love, those we struggle with, and even those we fear. The gospel message is clear: Go to ALL. Invite ALL. God wants ALL.