Sermons on Matthew 15:21:

Not Offended

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 3, 2020

Jesus speaks boldly. Some are offended. Some are not. Let’s discover what happened when a woman chose not to be offended at Jesus’ words, in Matthew 15:10-28.

Jesus speaks boldly. Some are offended. Some are not. Let’s discover what happened when a woman chose not to be offended at Jesus’ words, in Matthew 15:10-28. Offended When He had called the multitude to Himself, He said to them, “Hear and understand: Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Jesus To Change His Mind: When "no" Changed To "yes" Because Of Faith.

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

Sermon on the Canaanite Woman that Jesus called a dog, a racial slang against... As we confront racism, what shall we do with such a difficult passage?

Title: How to get Jesus to change his mind Proper 15, Matthew 15:21-28 Intro: “Jesus wasn’t white, but he sure was a racist.” So says David Peters, a priest from Austin Texas. Do I have your attention? If we step back and watch this scene unfold, it is no wonder how someone could accuse Jesus of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Episcopal

Faith For Family Crises Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 29, 2017

What you want is what you get!”

Text: Matthew 15:21-28 MSG “From there Jesus took a trip to Tyre and Sidon. They had hardly arrived when a Canaanite woman came down from the hills and pleaded, “Mercy, Master, Son of David! My daughter is cruelly afflicted by an evil spirit.” Jesus ignored her. The disciples came and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Bold Woman

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016

It matters not your heritage nor your race nor anything in your background to be counted a son or daughter of Abraham. All that matters is your faith in Jesus Christ.

Matthew 15:21-28 A Bold Woman 3/8/15 Introduction “Safe?” said Mr. Beaver. “Don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.” You perhaps recognize the quote from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Heaven Is Silent

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 27, 2024

Have you ever felt like the Lord wasn’t listening? I know I have. I’ve had times when it felt like my prayer just bounced off the ceiling and came down upon my head again. I think it’s one of those things that everyone experiences from time to time.

When the Heaven is Silent Mat 15:21-28 Have you ever felt like the Lord wasn’t listening? I know I have. I’ve had times when it felt like my prayer just bounced off the ceiling and came down upon my head again. I think it’s one of those things that everyone experiences from time to time. You’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

The Silence Of God Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION THE SILENCE OF GOD 9/1/19 – Garfield A. There is a cliché that says, “Silence is golden.” 1. This is especially true when we find ourselves wanting to speak DEROGATORILY about someone, yet we have the good sense to keep our MOUTHS shut. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Moves Beyond Limitations (Even The Dogs Qualify) Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 16, 2023

The lesson gives every believer the assurance that Faith in God will work for any one regardless of race, creed or color. This Gentile woman was an outsider, considered no more than a puppy or a house pet, yet her faith made this miracle possible. Faith moves beyond limitations.

Sermon: Faith Moves Beyond Limitations (Even the Dogs Qualify) Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28 “Then Jesus left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Gentile woman who lived there came to him, pleading, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! For my daughter is possessed by a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 10:17

Denomination: Methodist

When God Offends You Series

Contributed by Carl George on Mar 5, 2022

Many people believe the worst thing you can ever do is offend someone.

Today I want to start with a simple question. Have you ever been offended by God? It sounds like a stupid question. Everyone knows that you should not offend people. Some people believe offending people is the ultimate failure. Many of you know my son. He attended a college close to Pittsburg for a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54, Mark 9:14-27, Matthew 11:2-6, Matthew 15:21-28

A Great Mother (Mother’s Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 11, 2023

One of the most difficult sermons a pastor has to preach is a “Mother’s Day” sermon.

Why? For the same reason you spend a great deal of time searching through the Hallmark Cards trying to find the perfect card that will begin to convey how deeply you feel about your mother. If that is a strain on us consider the strain that puts on us preachers trying to preach a message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Works Miracles

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Nov 15, 2021

To receive our miracles, God expects a demonstration of our faith. Even when God appears to be silent, faith doesn’t walk away. Faith catches God at His word. Faith finds reasons to believe when there are reasons to give up.

Matthew 15:21-28 Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed.” But He answered her not a word. And His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:24-25

Waiting On Your Faith

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022

Mamie Adams always went to a branch post office in her town because the postal employees there were friendly.

Illustration Mamie Adams always went to a branch post office in her town because the postal employees there were friendly. She went there to buy stamps just before Christmas one year and the lines were particularly long. Someone pointed out that there was no need to wait in line because there was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Crumb From The Table.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 3, 2023

Faith demonstrated in the margins of life.

A CRUMB FROM THE TABLE. Matthew 15:21-28. In the earlier part of the chapter, Jesus had disputed with some Scribes and Pharisees about ritual and tradition; and had taught those who would hear that defilement does not come from without, but from within. It is also true to say that FAITH flows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

12th Sunday After Pentecost. August 16th, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 4, 2023

Year A, Proper 15.

Genesis 45:1-15, Psalm 133:1-3, Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-8, Psalm 67:1-7, Romans 11:1-2, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:10-28 A). GOD SENT ME HERE. Genesis 45:1-15. The Old Testament Joseph is very much a Type of Christ. Favoured by his father (cf. Genesis 37:3), Joseph was sold by his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15, Psalm 133:1-3, Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-8, Psalm 67:1-7, Romans 11:1-2, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:10-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Clever Dogs

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 4, 2023

The woman understood the testing or riddle or allegorical challenge of Jesus.

Jesus puts Jews and gentiles under the same roof, and the first to get there is the Canaanite woman from our Gospel today. In fact, you could say that the day the gospel went to the dogs was the day it came to us. In Catholic Christianity, the word dog is used positively in mottos, by saints, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Catholic

What Flows From Within.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 6, 2023

Our outer life has its source in what is going on inside us.

WHAT FLOWS FROM WITHIN. Matthew 15:10-28. I). The War Against Sin. Matthew 15:10-20. MATTHEW 15:10-11. Jesus turned away from the Pharisees and summoned the crowd to Himself. “Hear and understand,” He taught. Despite what the Pharisees might teach, “it is NOT that which goes into the mouth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational