Sermons on Matthew 15:15-16:20:

Is Jesus Real To You?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on May 28, 2024

The Lord has given me a word for everyone that I, personally, have never heard before. But it is a word that I believe to be a word that needs to be heard.

The Lord has given me a word for everyone that I, personally, have never heard before. But it is a word that I believe to be a word that needs to be heard. How many people do you know who say they are saved? How many people have you heard say they are saved, delivered and sanctified by the grace ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, John 20:29, 2 Chronicles 7:12-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Redefining Success

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

Reorienting our idea of success from conversions and numbers to faithfulness

Background to passage: Jesus has been ministering up as far as Tyre and Sidon, then back to the Sea of Galilee and then to Caesarea Philippi. He fed the 4000, moved around the sea, and the disciples having caught up, he warned to stay away from the leaven of the Pharisees, which they completely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Being The Church

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 13, 2024

Importance, purpose and structure of the Church

Title of today’s message: Being the church Today’s message is centered around the key passage found in Matthew 16:13-18. You may want to turn there, as we’ll get there in a minute or so. We are going to consider three amazing facts today: Importance, purpose, and structure of the church and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18, Ephesians 4:16

"Faith Beyond Distractions”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 4, 2024

Questions: Why is Jesus going to Gentile Sidon? To connect Himself to Elijah? Is the miracle about "Faith? Why does Jesus "spit" and "sigh" in order to work a miracle...when only His words were enough for the woman from Sidon?

In Jesus Holy Name September 8, 2024 Text: Mark 7:24-36 Pentecost XVI - Redeemer “Faith Beyond Distractions” Mark has another great story for us this morning about the vastness of the Kingdom of God and the ministry of Jesus which reaches beyond the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, Matthew 15:21-28, Isaiah 9:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Finished Work Of God Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 1, 2023

Jesus said, "It is Finished" Was man's redemption really finished? We would still be doomed if Jesus' death without the resurrection and ascension did not happen. We still wait for complete redemption. We eagerly wait for the redemption of our bodies.

There is such satisfaction in completing a task. In finishing a marathon. Like when I finished running the up Comrades 90km race. I lay on the grass on my back after the finish line holding my medal in my hand, tears running out of my eyes and I said to myself that nothing ever in my life would be ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, 1 Corinthians 15:14-17, Hebrews 9:12-24, Revelation 1:17-18, Matthew 28:18-19, Matthew 16:19, Ephesians 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

The War Against Sin. Revised.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 2, 2023

Sin begins in the heart, and from thence proceeds out of the mouth, thus defiling the man.

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 which defiles a man; but that which comes out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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 20th, 2023. 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

How Does Jesus Mainly Talk?

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2023

Jesus mainly talks by asking questions and explaining the answers. Jesus asks around 300 questions in the Gospels

Jesus mainly talks by asking questions and explaining the answers. Jesus asks around 300 questions in the Gospels – Who do you say I am? – Matthew 16:13 Do you know what I have done for you? – John 13:12 Where have you put him (Lazarus)? – John 11:34 Did I not say to you that if you would believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13, John 13:12

Jesus Asks Questions Before A Miracle

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2023

Sometimes God asks questions before performing a miracle. Regardless of the answer we give, Jesus still performs the miracle.

Sometimes God asks questions before performing a miracle. Regardless of the answer we give, Jesus still performs the miracle. Every miracle/healing of Jesus has two parts 1) fulfils the physical need by providing an external solution 2) satisfies the spiritual need by providing an understanding or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:30, Matthew 15:34

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

Who Do You Say That I Am? Revised.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2023

Peter’s confession was not merely the recitation of a creed: it was an expression of an inner belief and conviction which had taken hold of his whole life.

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? Revised. Matthew 16:13-20. 1. Jesus asked, “WHO DO MEN SAY THAT I THE SON OF MAN AM?” (Matthew 16:13). Throughout the Gospels our Lord’s favourite name for Himself is: “the Son of man.” It is an expression which is found in Psalm 8:4. It is a title which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursuing God's Heart - Reflecting His Mercy - Being Merciful

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 9, 2023

The heart of the LORD is about Mercy towards us, and as HE gives mercy, we are also to be merciful to others. We love, because HE first loved us. We forgive, because HE first forgave us. We have mercy because HE first was merciful to us.

2023.07.09.Sermon.The Heart of the LORD - Have Mercy William Akehurst, HSWC I was reflecting on the “Walk through the Bible” study we did a few years back, when we recognized the 1st three kings over Israel, and the words and hand motions to describe each. King Saul had no heart for the LORD King ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8, Luke 10:25-37, Matthew 22:36-40, Matthew 5:7, Hebrews 4:14-16, Luke 6:27-36, Proverbs 11:17, Matthew 6:22-23, Romans 4:4, James 2:13, Micah 6:8, Colossians 3:12-15, Matthew 15:18, Matthew 7:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Father Reveals About Jesus

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

There is always a blessing when Father talks or reveals about Jesus.

There is always a blessing when Father talks or reveals about Jesus. In Matthew 16:16 – Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven”. In this verse, Jesus mentions blessed are you Peter because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16