Sermon Notes for August 17, 2008

Sermon: "A Faith that never Gives Up"
Text:   Matthew 15:21-28

Sermon Outline:
  1. We see ourselves as the Canaanite woman in this drama between
     Jesus and the woman.
  2. Our pride and independence make it difficult fully to see
     ourselves as the woman.
  3. We need to see ourselves as those who come to Jesus in humble
     faith, just like the Canaanite woman.
  4. Jesus defeats all demonic forces with his victorious
     resurrection after his seeming defeat on the cross.
  5. Jesus gives not crumbs, but super-sized blessings to all who
     come to him in humble faith.

     JESUS GIVES SUPER-SIZED HELP TO THOSE WHO HUMBLY COME TO HIM
     AS THE CANAANITE WOMAN DID.

Children's Message: A Faith That Never Gives Up
Text:   Matthew 14:21-28