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  • David Owens avatar

    Mephibosheth And Me

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 33 ratings
     | 75,895 views

    The story of Mephibosheth is a perfect illustration of the Gospel. I used this sermon on a "Friend Day" when we expected many visitors.

    Introduction: A. Today I want to tell the story of a man named Mephibosheth. 1. Now there’s a name for you! Anyone want to use that name for their son? 2. It’s so hard to pronounce that I thought about giving him a nickname for today. 3. I thought about just calling him “M.” 4. Then I thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Messy Mephibosheth

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,868 views

    Readiness for the King’s return

    “Messy Mephibosheth” II Samuel 19:24-30 & Mark 13:33-37 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Nearly every time Jesus spoke about His second coming, He stressed the importance of being prepared. In Mark 13 He warns, “Be on guard! Be alert! You do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Adoption Of Mephibosheth.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 5, 2025
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    An illustration of what it means to be adopted into the family of God.

    THE ADOPTION OF MEPHIBOSHETH. 2 Samuel 9:6-13. David the son of Jesse, and Jonathan the son of king Saul, were the best of friends. When they parted ways they entered into a covenant in which David vowed to show kindness to Jonathan’s family “for ever” (cf. 1 Samuel 20:14-16). After David became ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Of Mephibosheth

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 29, 2025
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    The God of Mephibosheth is a God of restoration, a God who lifts up the fallen, and a God who will not forget His promises to us. He is a God of grace and mercy, who calls us to His table even when we feel unworthy.

    THE GOD OF MEPHIBOSHETH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Supporting Texts: 2 Samuel 4:4, Psalm 68:6, Romans 5:8, Matthew 25:34 INTRODUCTION: The story of Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul, is a powerful narrative of grace, restoration, and unexpected ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joseph Wallis avatar

    Restored By The King

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 159 ratings
     | 10,790 views

    A pictures of salvation illustrated by Mephibosheth - Evangelistic

    RESTORED BY THE KING TEXT - 2 Sam. 9:1 - 13 INTRO. - The background for this message is found in 2 Sam. 4:4. When the news came back from the battlefield that Saul and Jonathan had been killed, a nurse grabbed Mephib-o- sheth, the son of Jonathan and the grandson of Saul and ran with him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    David Returns To Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 13, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,784 views

    Second Samuel 19:8-43 shows us the grace of the returning king.

    Scripture Absalom, King David’s third son, staged a rebellion against his father. David fled from Jerusalem and was able to gather loyal supporters to himself. In the ensuing battle, Absalom and his army were defeated. Twenty thousand soldiers died and Absalom himself was also killed. David ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Finding Your Place With The King

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
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    David shows us a model of gracious copnduct that gives us a small glimpse of just how great God’s grace truly is.

    Finding Your Place with the King 2 Samuel 9 I. An Injured Man (1-3) The fact that Mephibosheth was injured (2 Samuel 4:4) The kingdom of Saul was falling apart and there was great concern for the family of Saul. The family was in the midst of fleeing from their homes when Mephibosheth was ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Integrity Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,024 views

    Authentic relationships are enhanced when I say what I mean and mean what I say

    This morning I’d like to begin with a quote from one of my favorite theologians – Theodor Geisel, probably better known to most of us as Dr. Seuss. In his book Horton Hatches an Egg, Horton the elephant utters these words: I meant what I said, and I said what I meant An elephant's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Out Of A Place Called Lodebar

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 34,795 views

    A Place Called Lodebar

    A Place Called Lodebar 2 Samuel 9:1-13 And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake? 2 And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And when they had called him unto David, the king said unto him, Art ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Advent 2010

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,510 views

    The Story of David and Mephibosheth.

    November 28, 2010 Advent 1 Now that we’ve officially entered into the Christmas season by lighting the Advent candles and celebrating Black Friday, we are supposed to be nice and kind and gracious to all people. Right?! This is especially true when we’re out and about buying those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Giving Honor Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,149 views

    David chose to invite Mephibosheth to the king's table and took care of all his needs. Why would he do this and what can we learn from his example? Check out these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

    We’ve been looking at a number of “children’s stories” from the Bible this summer. I finally get a turn to share what has become one of my favorite stories because of how it’s been connected to the week of church camp at the Ark, where Jeff and I have been faculty. I’ll talk more about that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Mephibosheth: A Picture Of God's Divine Grace And Undeserved Favor Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 35,960 views

    Grace is a dirty word for the devil. It's the power behind the gospel - not creed, religion, philosophy. Grace is God reaching somebody like me - God's favor that is unearned, undeserved, unrepayable. We see it in David's encounter with Mephibosheth.

    DAVID SERIES: A MAN AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART - PART 14: MEPHIBOSHETH - A PERFECT PICTURE OF GOD'S GRACE 2 SAMUEL 9: 1 Now David said, ¡§Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan¡¦s sake?¡¨ 2 And there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Restored: The Story Of Mephibosheth

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,189 views

    This Sunday, I’d like to share God’s restorative plan through the life of a little-known person in Old Testament named Mephibosheth. What we’ll see is that his story represents what God has done for us, and how God seeks us out to bring us to His table.

    Restored: The Story of Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D5KrmFyEn0 Today, I’d like to share with you God’s restorative plan through the life of a little-known person from the Old Testament named Mephibosheth. I was looking at the story as our men’s group was ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Dinner Table! Mephibosheth!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 25, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,352 views

    I want to talk of a ‘dinner table’ where a king had the grandson of his dreadful enemy, who pursued to kill him for several years sit with him in his dinner table in the palace along with his entire family everyday of his life.

    Dinner table! Mephibosheth! 2 King 9:13”So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem, for he ate continually at the king's table. And he was lame in both his feet.” There’s lot of whirl and bustle after a ‘big bash’ is fixed! Who to invite! A big list is prepared keeping in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Mephibosheth Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019
     | 4,339 views

    Living below your inheritance.

    A. REASONS SOME LIVE BELOW THEIR INHERITANCE 1. Physical problems. The grandson was not strong as his father and grandfather. “Jonathan . . . had a son that was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came (of grandfather and father’s death) and his nurse took him up and fled: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist