A Seat At the Table | Stephen A Green | September 20, 2026

Main message: God invites sinners and the marginalized to "a seat at the table"—claim the place God has prepared for you, hold fast in faith, and expect God’s provision, healing, and transformation despite opposition. The church is a table of inclusion where mercy matters more than outward religiosity.

Key points:

• Jesus called Matthew, demonstrating that God sees potential beyond people’s pasts and invites outsiders into discipleship and fellowship.
• You should not wait for human permission or be defined by others’ labels—take the seat God has prepared for you.
• God provides and sustains (testimonies of deliverance, provision, healing); hold onto hope and expect breakthroughs.
• Worship and testimony influence others—your praise and presence can draw people to God.
• Mercy over sacrifice: God prioritizes the heart and compassion over external religiosity; enemies’ jealousy cannot remove God’s favor.

Scriptures mentioned: Matthew 9, Matthew 4, Psalm 23:5, Joshua 24:15