Sermons on Matthew 15:17:

"Jesus Heads To East Ridge"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 10, 2011

A sermon about the radical openness of God.

Matthew 15:1-3, 7-28 “Jesus Heads to East Ridge” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org How many of you like Winnie the Pooh? In one of his famous escapades, this loveable toy bear tries to trap an elephant—or, as he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Breaking The Law...for God's Sake

Contributed by David E. Watters on Aug 14, 2011

Matthew 15: 10-20 - Barclay stated that this Scripture was 'one of the supreme contests in history'. Two religious viewpoints clash with what Jesus says. Jesus again points to what is really important.

Good morning. Laws are important in any society in order to keep peace and order. But there are laws and then there are laws. Here are some laws that are still on the books in our state of Kansas. • In Derby, it is illegal to hit a vending machine that stole your money. • In Dodge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20, Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

My Heart Condition

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 15, 2014

An honest look at the human heart is revealing and countermands the old concept that "The Heart is Good."

My Heart Condition Matthew 15:1-20 • I submit that this story is a microcosm of the life of Jesus and His focus on the truth. • This past week I read a statistic that over 40% of deaths in America are caused by issues of the heart. Ultimately, every death is caused by heart failure. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful

Contributed by Wayne Nickerson on Oct 3, 2013

Importance of protecting your heart from sin

BE CAREFUL… TXT:MT 15:1-10, 15-20 INTRO: Brain-eating amoeba found in water supply of New Orleans suburb Foxnews September 16, 2013. Scientists have found a rare and deadly amoeba in the water supply of a Louisiana parish where a child died last month from a brain infection caused by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith, Filth And The Human Heart

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 14, 2015

The marginal people storm into the church, insisting that the church should live up to the pattern offered by Jesus. They rock the boat, and in so doing they force the church to remember its reason for being.

There is a story of a group of the very pious who are waiting in heaven for judgment. As they are waiting and complaining about the wait, they begin to see some of the “sinners” they knew on earth coming into the waiting room: a corrupt politician, an itinerant woman who had been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Denomination: Anglican

Blind Guides

Contributed by Mitchell Muller on Jan 6, 2016

Word of God,

Matthew 15:1-20 Blind guides Up until now Jesus has been mainly ministering in Galilee. This is not Judah, where Jerusalem is, so these scribes and Pharisees are a special delegation come to look at Jesus for themselves. So it starts out on the wrong foot right away. These scribes and Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Your Life Is Formed By Your Thoughts Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 7, 2016

“Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.”(Proverbs 4:23 NCV)

Every words that comes out of our mouth comes from a thought - whether consciously or unconsciously.Fleeting thoughts could determine the quality of our life. We can choose our thoughts and we don’t have to just think about whatever falls into our mind. Proverbs 4:23 NIV says “Above all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The War Against Sin

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 14, 2014

'Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin' (Hebrews 12:4).

THE WAR AGAINST SIN. Matthew 15:10-20. The scribes and Pharisees brought an accusation to Jesus concerning His disciples (Matthew 15:2). Jesus exposed their hypocrisy with a counter-question (Matthew 15:3), a counter-argument (Matthew 15:4-6), and a counter accusation (Matthew 15:7-9). This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20, Hebrews 12:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Break The Law

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 9, 2008

Be concerned with the heart, not with rules of society. Don’t worry about things that really don’t matter

Matthew 15: 1- 2, 10 – 20 “Then the scribes and Pharisees who were from Jerusalem came to Jesus saying, ‘Why do your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.’” Then He called the multitude and said to them, “Hear and understand: Not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lent Is Not In The Bible

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Mar 30, 2009

Four reasons why the church of Jesus Christ should have nothing to do with Lent.

1. LENT PROMOTES A SALVATION OF WORKS Lent is ultimately a list of dos and don’ts. The focus is on the individual not Christ. Scripture teaches that forgiveness of sins cannot be obtained by our efforts. Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Did You Hear About . . .

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Apr 10, 2008

Gossip is a destroyer that must be stopped. Our words ought to build up, not destroy.

Did You Hear About . . . Griffith Baptist Church – 4/13/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 15:10-20 Key verse: Matthew 15:18 - But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. The Introduction Two elderly, excited Southern women were sitting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace Extends Beyond All Boundaries

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 16, 2008

A sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 15, Series A.

14th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 15] August 17, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord, through the sacrament of Baptism, you have reached out to us and embraced us as your own, a child of your kingdom. You have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

"Heart Talk" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 27, 2008

Second in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

On Saturday, June 22, 2002, the scheduled game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field was cancelled because of an eerie discovery. The Card’s ace pitcher was found dead in a Chicago hotel room. Thirty-three-year-old Darryl Kile, who wore num¬ber 57, had been a major ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Tu Eres Lo Que Piensas. Mateo 15 Series

Contributed by Pastor: Jose Luis Dejoy on Jul 6, 2013

Jesús está interesado en tu mente y tus pensamientos. ¿Sabes por qué? Porque lo que pensamos tiene un gran impacto en cómo actuamos. Eres lo que Piensas. Por lo tanto cuanto más Sanos y verdaderos sean tus pensamientos más Sana será toda tu Vida. Pero cuá

Tu Eres lo que Piensas. Mateo 15 Jesús está interesado en tu mente y tus pensamientos. ¿Sabes por qué? Porque lo que pensamos tiene un gran impacto en cómo actuamos. Eres lo que Piensas. Por lo tanto cuanto más Sanos y verdaderos sean tus pensamientos más Sana será toda tu Vida. Pero cuánto más ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-38

Denomination: Bible Church

Truth Or Tradition

Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010

Matthew 15:1-20 Which we will follow God or man. The Bible or Additions and Changes of men

Truth or Tradition? By Steve Keeler Matthew 15:1-20 "Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said,"Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread." And He answered and said to them, "Why do you yourselves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational