Sermons on Syrian Phoenician Woman:

Funeral--Memorial Homily For Betty L.

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 2, 2007

This was a funeral/memorial homily for a woman whose Christian commitment was somewhat doubtful but who at one time had professed faith. She was a person I had never met prior to her final days of illness. It encourages her family to trust Jesus for eter

Funeral/Memorial Homily for Betty L. --Proverbs 31:19-31 This evening we have gathered to remember our mother, grandmother, and friend Betty L. Betty was a woman of faith, although over the past several years she suffered much physical distress, pain, and ill health and was not able to actively ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Concern

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 18, 2004

Jesus leaves Capernaum and travels north forty or fifty miles to the borders of Tyre and Sidon which is modern Lebanon. It is here that we see a woman coming to Jesus to ask help for her daughter. She asked Jesus to cast a demon out of her daughter.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: 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 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Urgency Of Our Work! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 7, 2013

This doing the will of God (But He needed to go through Samaria) this winning this woman into the kingdom of God would refresh Him, energize Him and give strength to continue His journey…“My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His wor

John 4:31-38 Verse 31-34-In the meantime His disciples urged Him, saying, “Rabbi, eat.” But He said to them, “I have food to eat of which you do not know.” Therefore the disciples said to one another, “Has anyone brought Him anything to eat?” Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Touch Of Faith Can Make You Whole

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 30, 2013

Are you willing to go the extra mile, knowing that the extra mile is never easy. What route do you take when life for you has become desperate? The woman with the issue of blood can teach us a lot about faith in the hardships of life.

“For she said, “If I can just touch His robes, I’ll be made well!”  Introduction Are you willing to go the extreme to be with Jesus? That is the question I brought with me this morning, and this question is not just for you, it is for each and every one of us. Are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:28

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Rebuked His Mother

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 20, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you quick to obey? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show benefits of quick obedience. IV. TEXT: John 2:4-5 (Amplified Bible) Jesus said to her, [Dear] woman, what is that to you and to Me? [What

I. EXORDIUM: Are you quick to obey? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show benefits of quick obedience. IV. TEXT: John 2:4-5 (Amplified Bible) Jesus said to her, [Dear] woman, what is that to you and to Me? [What do we have in common? Leave it to Me.] My time (hour to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

El Roi "The Strong One Who Sees" Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 27, 2011

What an amazing thing that God would pursue a poor slave girl. But, this is not the only time that God chose to bless the most unlikely of people. In the NT we read about another time that the Lord found a woman at a well who was also despised and rejecte

Purpose: To open our minds to God's total awareness of everything. Aim: I want the listener to live every moment aware of God's presence. INTRODUCTION: Abram and Sarai had been following the Lord for ten years now and they had learned a lot about living by faith. God promised that they would ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Qualification Course For The Child Of God Is Our Valley Experiences Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on May 12, 2011

Although in our walk in Life, we sometimes view our failures and shortcomings as a badge displaying our unrighteousness before God; it is not. Rather, we must come to understand that all things works only for the good of the child, man, or woman who loves

Although in our walk in Life, we sometimes view our failures and shortcomings as a badge displaying our unrighteousness before God; it is not. Rather, we must come to understand that all things works only for the good of the child, man, or woman who loves God. How does our hurting one another ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: *other

Help, I Married The Wrong Sister!

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Feb 2, 2010

When you feel like Jacob - "Help, I married the wrong person." Within every man and woman there lies 2 dimensions - the lovable Rachel side and the difficult Leah side. Successful marriages recognize both sides and learns to embrace both sides.

HELP, I MARRIED THE WRONG SISTER! Read: Gen 29:15-31 I. HOW COULD JACOB POSSIBLY MARRY THE WRONG SISTER? A. Raises Lots Of Questions 1. Was it really that dark at night? / Did she have a bag over her head? 2. Was Jacob simply drunk at the wedding? B. Custom Practiced During Some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Turning Religious Reluctance-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 11, 2018

8 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-VIII—John 4:1-26(:28-30, 39-43) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Think Twice Before Continuing down the path you’re on! The Church exists to turn the world away from it’s errant way! Everybody lives by a ‘religion’—a set of spiritual & secular values that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Religious Reluctance-9

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 2, 2018

9 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-IX—John 4:1-26+(:1-42) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Picture A Train. The train is dedicated/committed to a specific set of tracks. However, that specific set of tracks leads to an abandoned attempt at bridging a deep canyon in order to make a shorter way to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Religious Reluctance-13

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 13, 2019

13 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-XIII—John 4:1-42(:21-27, 31-38) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: One of my uncles confessed to me that when he was a much younger man, he once tried to see how much oil was in his oil can by striking a match & holding it just inside the spout of the can so it ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 4:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Religious Reluctance-14

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2020

14 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-XIV—John 4:21-42(:1-42) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Pointless Note(Wrong/Useless/Accomplishment/Timely/Efficiency/On the Job/Good Worker/Taking Care of Business) Soon after a high-tech company moved into a new building, there was trouble with the elevators. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 4:25-42

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Religious Reluctance-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 21, 2018

7 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-VII—John 4:1-26+ Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Think Twice Before Continuing down the path you’re on! ?The new tools in Weight Watchers’ weight loss arsenal(not really) are a knife & fork with wooden handles made of the thorny part of rose bush stems! The ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus, Part 3 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 21, 2018

First, we see a faithful woman who honors God and is rewarded; and we also see a carnal man who has decided to take control, and has serious challenges. Curious that these are mother and son … yet so very different in how they respond to God.

Exodus, Part 3 Exodus 2:1-25 Introduction - Exodus is an incredible study of God's faithfulness to man -- It is also a great encouragement to see man's ability to be faithful to God There are two stories in today's passage for us to explore " The first is about a mother " The second is about a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 18, 2016

How can we see Jesus Christ do a great work in and through us? And I am talking about a mighty work, a work changing us from the inside out, enabling us to become the man or woman in Christ we are capable of being.

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work John 11 Introduction: 1. Most of you have probably seen a sign similar to this – “Men at Work.” I saw a funny sign that said this, and under it, it said, “Women work all the time…” 2. But did you know, God the Father and the Lord ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Bible Church