Message: “Hospitality” from Levi Matteson

Thanksgiving is more than manners; it is not just politeness or a reaction to something good, but rather it is a spiritual key that opens the door to God’s presence, releases His power, and invites His intervention (Psalm 100:4).

Mr. Daniel Amponsah-Berko, in our The Welcoming Table series, talks about three case studies:
1) Thanksgiving as A Weapon of Warfare (2 Chronicles 20:1-21 - Judah is surrounded),
2) Thanksgiving Multiply What You Have in Your Hands (John 6:1-13 – The feeding of the five thousand), and
3) Thanksgiving Brings Hope Into Hopeless Places (John 11:38-44 – Lazarus raised from the dead).

This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, November 30, 2025.

Scripture References: 2 Chronicles 20:1-21, John 6:1-13, John 11:38-44

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From Series: "The Welcoming Table"

Romans 12 reminds us that true hospitality isn’t entertaining; it’s welcoming people into our real, imperfect lives as an overflow of God’s mercy to us. We’ll look at the barriers that make hospitality challenging and the way God, the ultimate Host, has always made room for His people. In a culture marked by isolation, simple acts of sharing life can become powerful expressions of worship and witness. Join us as we learn how opening our tables, and our lives, can reflect the generous welcome we’ve received from Christ.

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