Sermons on Matthew 15:1-39:

The Problem Of Cultural Christianity

Contributed by Steve Johnson on Nov 22, 2001

Cultural Christianity, or "Hollow Christianity" is characterized by worthless worship, worthless words and worthless wisdom....

"The Problem of Cultural Christianity" Matt. 15: 1-20 Introduction: 1. What is Cultural Christianity? There are many possible answers. 2. As we go through the sermon this morning, You might arrive at your own answer. 3. I believe it is best summed up as "A religion of symbolic devotion". 4. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is There An Elephant In My Living Room?

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 26, 2002

Most folks have areas in their lives that they ignore. In this sermon, Jesus calls us to put first things first.

WHY IS THERE AN ELEPHANT IN MY LIVING ROOM? This morning I would like to tell you a story. It begins as does many stories with a very familiar phrase. Once upon a time on a fine spring day, a young mother sat through a very boring contract negotiation, while her son sat through a boring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Clean Clothes

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002

Here we deal with spiritual defilement, in word and deed....and all that accompanies it.

Ex. 32:1-10, 19-20, 26-28 - 1Now when the people saw that Moses delayed coming down from the mountain, the people gathered together to Aaron, and said to him, “Come, make us gods that shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship Has Gone To The Dogs

Contributed by Greg Madden on Jun 6, 2003

Your worship takes you to a place in God, where all your needs are fulfilled!

WORSHIP HAS GONE TO THE DOGS. Mt. 15:21-28 I have often wondered how Jesus felt with all the multitudes following Him everywhere. Constantly pressing in on Him. Always pushing to get closer to the Master. If only to… “…touch the hem of His garment…” At times, He even tried to take His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Crumbs The Dogs Got

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 21, 2003

A look at some of the crumbs that fell from the Master’s table.

He was her last hope. She had spent months going from doctor to doctor, specialist to specialist only to be told the same thing, “I can’t do anything, I’m sorry.” She had tried every kind of alternative medicines, herbs, health food and vitamins and none of it worked. As much as she tried, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Are What You Speak

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 3, 2002

You have probably heard the expression "you are what you eat." A more precise saying is "You are what you speak." The words that come from our mouth yield much greater power than we realize.

YOU ARE WHAT YOU SPEAK  You have probably heard the expression "you are what you eat."  A more precise saying is "You are what you speak."  The words that come from our mouth yield much greater power than we realize  Prov 18:21 Death and life are in the power of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45, Matthew 15:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Let The Dogs In?

Contributed by Kymone Hinds on Dec 29, 2002

The access to God’s grace has been opened to all through the death of Jesus Christ.

WHO LET THE DOGS IN? Matthew 15:21 – 28 In the text before us we find a woman who has a problem. The Bible tells us that her daughter was vexed by a devil. Now it does not tell us why it happened. It does not say whose fault it was, whether the mother had done something wrong or whether the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Adventist

The Best Place

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 3, 2000

God does not leave broken pieces

The Best Place Visit www.hotdogchurch.com Intro: · Where is the best place to be with God? · There are many right answers. · But I want to make a statement this morning. · The greatest moments of my Christian life have been when I didn’t know what to do next. I. God moves more clearly in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:37, John 2:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heart Series

Contributed by Lacell Sherman on Nov 24, 2000

Part of a three part series telling the role of the heart in conjunction with your spiritual growth.

My focus this evening will be the Heart. It was once stated by an anonymous author that: "Thy speech betrayeth thee." Speech is the index of the soul. Utterance is the open door through which the character is known. Words are the fruit of the lips, and by their fruits we know them. Scripture: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 15:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worthy To Be Called Mother

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 3, 2003

There is much we can learn from this Canaanite mother. She came to Jesus for healing of her daughter who was demon-possessed. She would not take "no" for an answer. Jesus commended and rewarded her great faith.

WORTHY TO BE CALLED “MOTHER” “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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Joshua 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Do I Have Great Faith?

Contributed by Jim Parisi on May 7, 2003

What is your definition of great faith? Of what does such faith consist? We can study what the Lord called great faith for the answer.

Do I Have Great Faith? Pastor Jim Parisi HHM May 4, 2003 (Mat 15:21-28 NKJV) Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. {22} 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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Give Up On God & Don't Give Into The World!

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on May 23, 2003

When seeking assistance or help, don’t give up on GOD, and don’t give into the World!

21 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And, 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. 23 But he answered her not a word. And his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Test Of Endurance

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 2, 2003

Jesus has been very busy in ministry and opposition is becoming stronger against him. He needed to withdraw. Jesus is tired, away from home, among non-Jewish people, one of which was a woman who had very little to offer to Him, but who wouldn’t go away.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Have you ever been frustrated by a test or an exam that was unclear or needlessly confusing? I have and I am reminded of a story that I read this week in this regard. A guy was taking a class in ornithology (ôr´nə-thŏlʹə-jē), the study of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Avoiding Betrayal Tendencies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 3, 2003

Just as Judas betrayed Jesus because of his love for money so many people betray the Lord today for similar greedy reasons. Judas had special abilities to keep accounts of the apostles money as demonstrated by their agreement to allow him to be in charge

Solomon once wrote,"An unfaithful man is like a foot out of joint or a sore tooth." (Proverbs) Many people do not realize how painful it is when they are not faithful to God or to those who count on them. Actually, unfaithfulness, at its worst, is displayed in the life of Judas. Let us look at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Place In The World At The Feet Of Jesus.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 16, 2003

Proud people refuse to kneel before Jesus.

Scripture: Matthew 15:30

Denomination: Baptist