Sermons on Dogged By Mercy:

A Crumb From His Hand Is More Than Enough

Contributed by Chad Stephenson on Feb 12, 2019

Does anybody in this room have a need in your life? I suspect that everyone under the sound of my voice has many needs.

Matthew 15:21-28 21Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. 22And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. 23But he answered her not a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Rescued Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

Who we are meant to be as shown by the book of Ephesians.

I Am Rescued Series: Becoming Who We Are (Engaging Ephesians) January 26, 2014 - Brad Bailey Intro My mother-in-law...has become immersed in the whole process of rescuing dogs. She works night and day to identify dogs in shelters and then to find owners before they face another fate. As a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Table Crumbs, And More

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

This sermon has a strong focus on "little-c catholic Christians," focusing their attention on the words of a Canaanitish woman which found their way into Western Christianity’s eucharistic liturgy.

Second Sunday in Lent Matthew 15:21-28 If one were to pick episodes out of the Gospels in order to introduce Jesus to someone who does not know him, I’ll bet that the gospel lesson appointed for today is exactly the one they would never pick. There is, of course, much in the Bible that would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

No Foreigners In God's Sight

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 5, 2003

A sermon on racial tolerance and love for all humankind.

Mark 7:24-37 "There are No Foreigners in God’s Sight" We humans are a strange breed. Why on earth do we feel as if we have to discriminate between others based on where the others were born, or where they live, or what color their skin is, or if they are rich or poor, a Southerner or a Yankee, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, James 2:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Do You Get Your Wisdom

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Sep 22, 2012

There are two kinds of wisdom to be attained in this world, which one do you choose?

WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR WISDOM FROM? James 3:13-18 We can find wisdom in a lot of places if we’ll just look for it: • My of us have heard the phrase, “Out of the mouths of babes…” (Psalm 8:2) I want to share with you some wisdom from kids: • No matter how hard you ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On The Crumbs Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 9, 2023

A crumb is defined as a small fragment of bread, cake or biscuit.

Khalil Gibran, a Lebanese-American writer, poet and widely considered philosopher once remarked: “All our words are but crumbs that fall down from the feast of the mind.” Matthew 15:27 confirms: She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” A crumb is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:8, Proverbs 22:9, James 2:15-17, Luke 6:21

A Matter Of Life And Death Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2022

In the New Testament it appears that Adam figures powerfully into why Jesus came to die for our sins. But what is it about Adam that would help us better understand why Jesus came to change our lives?

OPEN: Believe it or not, I’ve been told that in S. Dakota there was a town called Paradise… and it was named by two residents. Adam and Eve. Most people remember the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis. They sinned, they ate of the fruit God commanded them not to eat, and they lost their paradise, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I'll Take A Crumb Please!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Sep 16, 2005

Far too often in life we as the people of God become greedy and want a "Full Course Meal" Blessing... We need to learn how to appreciate the "Crumb" blessings in life!

Awww, come on & give the Lord a praise in this house! He is worthy is he not! We bless God on today. You may be seated in the prescense of the Lord. This passage is pregnant with possibility, and I could really preach about 3 or 4 messages from this one text, I could talk about perserverance, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

I’m Waiting On A Yes

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 21, 2021

Waiting on the Lord to hear your request, and increase your faith

My brothers and sisters, this text is toned and tenured with faith as the component that brings the miracle to life, and so against the backdrop of the famous faith text of Hebrews 11:1 as it says, now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. From this verse we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Religion Or New Life? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2005

The riches of a relationship with the true God through faith in Christ alone cannot compare to the bankruptcy of merit religion.

Dead Religion or New Life? (Philippians 3:1-3) INTRO 1. Many of you know that I love the music of the 20’s and 30’s and old time radio from the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. 2. Because of MP3 formatting of discs, I have discs with over 100 shows on them…all available Jack Benny programs (the greatest radio ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Calling

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 25, 2010

Every Christian is privileged to have at least three calls of God on his life. How often we take for granted His calling. How often we turn a deaf ear to His voice. Are you heeding His call today?

Our Calling 2 Timothy 1:8-9 Introduction: Every Christian is privileged to have at least three calls of God on his life. How often we take for granted His calling. How often we turn a deaf ear to His voice. The story is told of years long past when turnpikes were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Picture Of God's Love

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002

A Picture of a Soul Winner and a Spiritually Lame person

A PICTURE OF GOD’S LOVE Date: April 21, 2002 AM service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Introduction Imagine with me for just a moment a large screen, a large white screen. And on that screen is a black dot, about 12 inches in diameter. What will your attention be drawn to? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Someone Is Coming! Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 22, 2023

To establish that from the Time of Abel’s offering of a lamb, Abraham’s offering of his son Isaac (in the ram), and the priest’s offerings of the Blood of bulls and goats to make atonement for sins: all these bare one important promise, and that is: “Someone is Coming!”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Someone is coming: A Sacrifice 2. Someone has come: A Savior 3. Someone is returning: A Sentencer Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we are going to be discussing: “Someone is Coming! And His name is Jesus. He will come to be the sacrifice for all sins forever. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29, Hebrews 10:5-10, Revelation 22:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#4. Unpaid Bills - Take A Deep Breath And Exhale! Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 12, 2007

Whether you¡¦ve got a mountain of unpaid bills or a mountain of surplus money, take a deep breath and exhale¡Ktrust God with either!

Each of us has had an unpaid bill or two (or ten) lying on the desk or kitchen table. Those bills call to us; they harass us and wake us up in the middle of the night (if they let us get to sleep at all). Unpaid bills are a tremendous creator of stress and anxiety; they cause worry that can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Fully Following The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 5, 2020

Joshua and Caleb's intervention. Moses' intercession.

FULLY FOLLOWING THE LORD. Numbers 14:1-25. Israel had come through so much. The LORD had heard their cry on account of their taskmasters in Egypt (Exodus 3:7), and brought them out with a mighty hand and a stretched out arm (Deuteronomy 26:8), and had parted the Red Sea before them (Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational