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Deliverance Church International - Busia, Busia (2026)

06/10/2026

Deliverance Church International- Busia
Sermon by: Rev. G.T Wanyama
Sermon 18
TOPIC: LIVING IN HUMILITY, LOVE AND FORGIVENESS
Text: Matthew Chapter 18
Key Verse:
Matthew 18:4 (KJV)
“Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”

INTRODUCTION
-Matthew 18 teaches us how believers should relate to one another. Jesus emphasizes humility, care for others, restoration, and forgiveness.
POINT 1: HUMILITY MAKES US GREAT IN GOD’S KINGDOM
Scripture: Matthew 18:1–5
-Jesus used a child to teach His disciples that Kingdom greatness begins with humility.
“Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
Key Lessons:
- God values humility.
- Kingdom greatness is about serving, not position.
- We must depend on God like children depend on their parents.
Prayer Point:
-Lord, give me a humble and servant heart. Amen.
POINT 2: EVERY PERSON MATTERS TO GOD
Scripture: Matthew 18:6–20
-Jesus told the story of the lost sheep and showed the Father’s concern for the one who has wandered away.
“For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.”
— Matthew 18:11
Key Lessons:
- Every person is valuable to God.
-We should care for those who are struggling.
- We should seek restoration rather than rejection.
Prayer Point:
-Lord, give me Your heart for people who are lost, hurting, or struggling. Amen.
POINT 3: FORGIVE FROM THE HEART
Scripture: Matthew 18:21–35
Peter asked how many times he should forgive. Jesus answered:
“Until seventy times seven.”
— Matthew 18:22
-Jesus then told the story of the unforgiving servant.
Key Lessons:
-We forgive because God has forgiven us.
- Forgiveness protects our hearts from bitterness.
- God’s mercy toward us should produce mercy toward others.
Prayer Point:
-Lord, help me to forgive others from my heart just as You have forgiven me. Amen.
CONCLUSION
Matthew 18 calls us to:
-WALK IN HUMILITY.
-CARE FOR PEOPLE.
-FORGIVE FROM THE HEART.
-A healthy Christian life is not only about our relationship with God; it is also about how we treat other people.

05/10/2026

Deliverance Church International- Busia
Sermon by: Rev. G.T Wanyama
Sermon 17
TOPIC: LISTEN TO JESUS
Text: Matthew Chapter 17
Key Verse:
Matthew 17:5 (KJV)
“This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.”
INTRODUCTION
-Matthew 17 records some powerful moments in the ministry of Jesus. We see His glory revealed on the mountain, His power demonstrated over a difficult spiritual situation, and His willingness to prepare His disciples for what was coming.
In the middle of everything that happened, God gave one clear instruction:
“Hear ye him.”
-There are many voices competing for our attention—people, circumstances, fears, opinions, and even our own feelings. But the believer must learn to recognize and listen to the voice of Jesus.
-Matthew 17 teaches us three important truths:
1. Jesus is greater than what we see around us.
2. Faith in Jesus gives us victory in difficult situations.
3. We must listen to Jesus and trust Him even when we do not understand everything.
POINT 1: JESUS IS REVEALED IN GLORY
Scripture: Matthew 17:1–8
-Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a high mountain. There He was transfigured before them.
“And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.”
— Matthew 17:2
-Moses and Elijah appeared and spoke with Jesus.
-Then a bright cloud overshadowed them, and the voice of the Father spoke:
“This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.”
— Matthew 17:5
The disciples fell on their faces because they were overwhelmed by what they saw.
But when they looked up, they saw Jesus only.
Key Lessons:
- Jesus is the beloved Son of God.
- Jesus is greater than Moses and Elijah.
-We must listen to Jesus above every other voice.
- Our circumstances may change, but Jesus remains the same.
-Sometimes we become so focused on what is happening around us that we forget who Jesus is.
-The disciples saw Jesus differently on the mountain. His glory had not suddenly appeared; they were simply allowed to see something that had always been true about Him.
-There are times when God allows us to see His greatness in a special way. But even when we do not have a mountain-top experience, Jesus is still Lord.
Prayer Point:
-Lord Jesus, open my spiritual eyes to see who You really are. Help me to hear Your voice and obey Your Word above every other voice. Amen.
POINT 2: FAITH IN JESUS BRINGS VICTORY IN IMPOSSIBLE SITUATIONS
Scripture: Matthew 17:14–21
-When Jesus came down from the mountain, a man brought his suffering son to Him.
-The disciples had tried to help the boy but had failed.
-The father came to Jesus and said:
“Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed.”
— Matthew 17:15
Jesus rebuked the devil, and the child was healed.
-Later, the disciples privately asked Jesus why they had been unable to cast out the spirit.
Jesus answered:
“Because of your unbelief.”
— Matthew 17:20
Then Jesus spoke about the power of faith:
“If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove.”
— Matthew 17:20
-The problem was not that the situation was too difficult for Jesus. The disciples needed to grow in their faith and dependence upon God.
Key Lessons:
- Some situations are beyond human ability but never beyond Jesus.
- Faith looks to God rather than the size of the problem.
- We must learn to depend upon God through prayer.
- Jesus can do what human strength cannot do.
-There are situations that will make us realize that we cannot solve everything by ourselves.
-There are mountains that money cannot move.
-There are problems that education cannot solve.
-There are battles that human strength cannot win.
-But Jesus is greater than every mountain.
-The disciples failed, but Jesus did not fail.
-Your inability does not mean that God is unable.
Prayer Point:
-Lord, increase my faith. When I face situations that are beyond my ability, help me to trust Your power and depend upon You in prayer. Amen.
POINT 3: LISTEN TO JESUS AND TRUST HIS PURPOSE
Scripture: Matthew 17:22–27
-Jesus began preparing His disciples for His coming death and resurrection.
He told them:
“The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men: And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again.”
— Matthew 17:22–23
-The disciples were very sorrowful because they did not fully understand what Jesus was telling them.
Jesus knew what was ahead, but He continued moving toward His purpose.
-Later, when the question arose about the temple tax, Jesus demonstrated wisdom and provided for the need through a miraculous provision.
-Peter was told to go to the sea, cast a hook, and take the first fish that came up. In its mouth would be the money needed for the tax.
Key Lessons:
- Jesus knows the future even when we do not.
- God’s purpose may involve things we do not immediately understand.
- We can trust Jesus even when the road ahead is difficult.
- God is able to provide for His people in unexpected ways.
-Sometimes God tells us something that we do not understand immediately.
-Sometimes His way is different from our way.
-Sometimes the promise comes before we understand the process.
-But we can trust the One who knows the beginning and the end.
-The disciples were sorrowful when Jesus spoke about His death, but the story did not end with death. --Jesus also said that He would rise again.
-When Jesus speaks, we must listen even when we do not yet understand.
Prayer Point:
-Lord Jesus, help me to trust You when I do not understand Your ways. Give me grace to listen to Your -Word, follow Your purpose, and trust Your provision. Amen.
CONCLUSION
-Matthew 17 gives us three powerful truths:
-SEE JESUS IN HIS GLORY.
-He is the beloved Son of God.
-TRUST JESUS IN YOUR IMPOSSIBLE SITUATIONS.
-No mountain is greater than His power.
-LISTEN TO JESUS IN EVERY SEASON.
-Even when we do not understand His ways, we can trust His Word.
-The Father did not tell the disciples to listen to Moses.
-He did not tell them to listen to Elijah.
He said:
“Hear ye him.”
-The same command comes to us today.
-When you are confused—hear Jesus.
-When you are afraid—hear Jesus.
-When you face an impossible situation—hear Jesus.
-When you do not understand what God is doing—hear Jesus.
-Jesus is still the Son of God.
-Jesus is still Lord.
-Jesus is still able.
-Jesus is still worthy of our trust.

04/10/2026

Deliverance Church International – Busia.
Sunday: 4/10/2026
Sermon by: Rev. G.T. Wanyama
TOPIC: THE MARK OF A SON: BEING LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT
Text: Romans 8:14–16
Key Verse: Romans 8:14 — “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”

INTRODUCTION
-One of the greatest privileges of being a Christian is that we are not left to live the Christian life by our own strength.
-God has given us the Holy Spirit.
-The Holy Spirit is not merely an experience. He is not merely a power. He is not merely an emotion that we feel during worship.
-The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God who lives in us, speaks to us, guides us, corrects us, strengthens us, and leads us.
Romans 8:14 says:
“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”
-Notice the connection:
-Sons of God → Led by the Spirit of God.
-Paul is showing us one of the distinguishing marks of God’s children.
-A son does not simply know that he belongs to the family. A son learns to recognize the father’s voice and follow the father’s direction.
-Jesus said in John 10:27:
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”
-Therefore, the question is not only:
“Am I a child of God?”
-We should also ask:
“Am I allowing the Spirit of God to lead my life?”
-There are many voices competing for our attention—our emotions, culture, friends, circumstances, ambitions, fears, and even our own desires.
-But the child of God must learn to say:
“Holy Spirit, lead me.”
1. GOD HAS GIVEN US THE HOLY SPIRIT TO LEAD US
Romans 8:14
“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”
-The Christian life was never designed to be lived without divine guidance.
-When we came to Christ, God did not simply forgive our sins and leave us alone.
-He gave us His Spirit.
-Jesus promised in John 14:16–17:
“And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever.”
-The Holy Spirit is our divine Helper and Guide.
-The Spirit leads us in different ways.
He leads us through:
- The Word of God.
- Prayer.
- Godly wisdom.
- Conviction.
- Inner peace.
- Spiritual discernment.
- Godly counsel.
- Circumstances that align with God’s purposes.
-But everything must ultimately agree with the Word of God.
-The Holy Spirit will never lead you contrary to the Scriptures He inspired.
PRAYER POINT:
“Holy Spirit, take control of my life. Teach me to hear Your voice and follow Your leading.”
2. BEING LED BY THE SPIRIT REQUIRES LISTENING
-A person cannot be led if he refuses to listen.
-Romans 8:14 does not merely say that the Spirit speaks.
-It says that we are led by the Spirit.
-That means we must become sensitive to His voice.
-God speaks, but we must learn to listen.
-Samuel was sleeping when God called him.
1 Samuel 3:10 says:
“Speak; for thy servant heareth.”
That should be the attitude of every believer:
“Lord, speak. I am listening.”
-Sometimes we are too busy talking to hear God.
-Sometimes we have already made our decision and then ask God to bless it.
-Sometimes we want God’s approval rather than God’s direction.
-But Spirit-led living begins with surrender.
-We must learn to pause.
-Before making major decisions, ask:
“Holy Spirit, what are You saying?”
-Before entering a relationship:
“Holy Spirit, lead me.”
Before making a financial decision:
-“Holy Spirit, lead me.”
-Before accepting an opportunity:
“Holy Spirit, lead me.”
-Before responding when someone hurts you:
“Holy Spirit, lead me.”
-The mature Christian does not simply ask:
“What do I want?”
He asks:
“What does God want?”
PRAYER POINT:
“Lord, deliver me from making decisions based only on my feelings. Give me ears to hear what Your Spirit is saying.”
3. THE SPIRIT LEADS US AWAY FROM THE WORKS OF THE FLESH
Romans 8:13 says:
“For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.”
-The Holy Spirit does not lead us into sin.
-He leads us into holiness.
-There is a battle between the flesh and the Spirit.
Galatians 5:16 says:
“Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.”
-When the Holy Spirit is leading us, He will challenge things in our lives that do not please God.
-He may convict us about:
- Unforgiveness,
-bitterness,
- Pride,
- Greed,
- Immorality,
- Dishonesty,
- Hatred,
- Jealousy,
- Wrong relationships,
- Wrong motives.
-We must not silence His voice.
-Conviction is not rejection.
-When the Holy Spirit convicts you, He is not saying:
“You are useless.”
-He is saying:
“This does not belong in the life of a child of God.”
-A loving father corrects his children because he wants them to grow.
Hebrews 12:6 says:
“For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth.”
-Therefore, when the Holy Spirit corrects you, do not run from Him.
-Respond to Him.
PRAYER POINT:
“Holy Spirit, search my heart. Remove everything that does not please God and make me more like Christ.”
4. THE SPIRIT LEADS US INTO OUR GOD-GIVEN PURPOSE
-The Holy Spirit does not only tell us what to stop doing.
-He also tells us what to do.
-The book of Acts is filled with examples of Spirit-led ministry.
In Acts 13:2, the Holy Spirit said:
“Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.”
-The early church was not merely making human plans.
-They were listening to the Holy Spirit.
-Philip was preaching in Samaria when the Spirit directed him toward the Ethiopian eu**ch.
Acts 8:29 says:
“Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.”
Philip obeyed.
-And because he obeyed the Spirit, an important divine appointment took place.
-There are people we will reach because we obey the Spirit.
-There are places we will go because we obey the Spirit.
-There are people we will raise because we obey the Spirit.
-There are churches we will plant because we obey the Spirit.
-There are ministries we will begin because we obey the Spirit.
-There are divine assignments that will only be discovered as we walk with the Holy Spirit.
-The Spirit knows the destination even when we cannot see the whole journey.
-Abraham did not know everything when God called him to go.
-He simply obeyed.
-Hebrews 11:8 says:
“He went out, not knowing whither he went.”
-That is faith.
-Sometimes God gives you the next step without showing you the entire staircase.
-Your responsibility is not to know everything. Your responsibility is to obey what God has revealed.
PRAYER POINT:
“Holy Spirit, reveal God’s purpose for my life and give me courage to obey every instruction You give me.”
5. BEING LED BY THE SPIRIT REQUIRES OBEDIENCE
-Hearing is not enough.
-We must obey.
James 1:22 says:
“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only.”
-There are people who hear God’s voice but never act.
-They say:
“God told me…”
-But nothing happens because there is no obedience.
-The blessing is often found on the other side of obedience.
-When Jesus told Peter to launch out into the deep, Peter had a choice.
-He could have said:
“But Jesus, I am the fisherman here. I know these waters.”
-Instead, he said:
“Nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.”
Luke 5:5.
-Peter obeyed the word of Jesus, and the result was a great catch of fish.
-The Spirit may lead you to do things that stretch your faith.
-He may tell you to forgive someone.
-He may tell you to give.
-He may tell you to serve.
-He may tell you to apologize.
-He may tell you to step into ministry.
-He may tell you to leave something behind.
-He may tell you to start something new.
-He may tell you to wait.
-He may tell you to speak.
-He may tell you to remain silent.
-Whatever He says, obedience is the response of a son.
PRAYER POINT:
“Lord, give me the grace to obey quickly, completely, and joyfully when Your Spirit leads me.”
6. THE SPIRIT LEADS US INTO OUR IDENTITY AS SONS
Romans 8:15 says:
“For ye have not received the spirit of bo***ge again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”
-The Holy Spirit does something powerful inside us.
-He assures us that we belong to God.
-We are not spiritual orphans.
-We are adopted into God’s family.
-The word “Abba” speaks of intimate relationship with the Father.
-God is not merely our Creator.
-For those who are in Christ, He is our Father.
Romans 8:16 says:
“The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.”
-The Holy Spirit confirms our identity.
-When you know who you are, you don’t have to live for people’s approval.
-You don’t have to prove yourself to everybody.
-You don’t have to follow the crowd.
-You don’t have to compromise your convictions to be accepted.
-You can say:
“I belong to God.”
-And because you belong to God, you can follow His Spirit.
7. A SON MUST LEARN THE FATHER’S VOICE
-One of the greatest privileges of sonship is knowing the Father’s voice.
-Jesus said in John 10:27:
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”
-Notice three things:
-They hear.
-They are known.
-They follow.
-Hearing without following is incomplete.
-The goal of hearing God’s voice is obedience.
-How do we become more sensitive to the Spirit?
-Spend time in God’s Word.
-The more familiar you become with Scripture, the easier it becomes to recognize what agrees with God’s character.
-Spend time in prayer.
-Prayer is not only talking to God. It is also listening.
-Spend time in worship.
-Worship turns our hearts toward God.
-Practice obedience.
-The more we obey God’s revealed Word, the more sensitive we become to His leading.
-Reject distractions.
-We live in a noisy world.
-There are voices everywhere.
-But the voice of God must become more important than the voices around us.
8. WHEN GOD LEADS YOU, HE ALSO SUSTAINS YOU
-Sometimes we are afraid to obey because we don’t know what will happen next.
-But when God leads you, He does not abandon you.
Psalm 23:1–3 says:
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
Notice:
-He leads.
-A shepherd does not send the sheep somewhere and then disappear.
-He goes with them.
-When God says:
“Go,”
-His presence goes with you.
-When God says:
“Start,”
-His grace will accompany you.
-When God says:
“Wait,”
-His faithfulness will sustain you.
-When God says:
“Move,”
-He will make a way.
-Therefore, don’t be afraid of Spirit-led living.
-You may not know everything.
-But you know the One who knows everything.
-You may not know the way, but you know the Guide.
CONCLUSION
Romans 8:14 says:
“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”
-This is more than a verse about guidance.
-It is a verse about identity.
-God’s children are people who learn to surrender themselves to the leadership of the Holy Spirit.
-The question today is:
-Who is leading your life?
-Is it fear?
-Is it money?
-Is it people’s opinions?
-Is it your emotions?
-Is it circumstances?
-Is it ambition?
-Or is it the Holy Spirit?
-Today, we need to come back to the place where we can say:
“Holy Spirit, lead me.”
-Lead my thoughts.
-Lead my decisions.
-Lead my family.
-Lead my ministry.
-Lead my finances.
-Lead my relationships.
-Lead my future.
-Lead my calling.
-Lead my church.
-Lead my life.
-And when You speak, I will obey.

03/10/2026

Deliverance Church International- Busia
Sermon by: Rev. G.T Wanyama
Sermon 16
TOPIC: JESUS IS THE CHRIST, THE SON OF THE LIVING GOD.
Text: Matthew Chapter 16
Key Verse:
Matthew 16:16 (KJV)
“Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

INTRODUCTION.
-Matthew chapter 16 is a significant turning point in the ministry of Jesus.
-Jesus challenges the religious leaders who demand a sign from heaven.
-He warns His disciples about the “leaven” of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
-Then Jesus asks His disciples a very important question:
“Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?” — Matthew 16:13
-The disciples give different answers.
-But Jesus makes the question personal:
“But whom say ye that I am?” — Matthew 16:15.
Peter responds:
“Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” — Matthew 16:16
-Jesus then begins to explain that He must go to Jerusalem, suffer, die, and rise again.
-He also teaches His disciples what it means to follow Him:
“If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” — Matthew 16:24
-This chapter teaches us three simple truths:
1. We must know who Jesus really is.
2. We must understand God’s purpose even when we do not understand His ways.
3. Following Jesus requires self-denial and commitment.
POINT 1: WE MUST KNOW WHO JESUS REALLY IS.
Scripture: Matthew 16:13–20
-Jesus asked His disciples:
“Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?” — Matthew 16:13
-They answered that some people thought He was John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.
-Then Jesus asked the personal question:
“But whom say ye that I am?” — Matthew 16:15
-Peter answered:
“Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” — Matthew 16:16
-Peter had moved beyond what other people were saying.
-He had a personal revelation of who Jesus is.
-Jesus declared that this understanding did not come from human wisdom alone, but from the Father.
Key Lessons:
- Everyone must personally answer the question, “Who is Jesus?”
- Our faith must be built on the true identity of Christ.
- Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God.
- Knowing about Jesus is not the same as personally knowing Him.
- Our confession of Christ should influence the way we live.
- The Church must remain firmly established on Jesus Christ.
Prayer Point:
-Lord Jesus, give me a deeper revelation of who You are. Help me to know You personally and to build my entire life upon You.
POINT 2: GOD’S PURPOSE MAY NOT ALWAYS LOOK LIKE OUR EXPECTATIONS.
Scripture: Matthew 16:21–23
-After Peter confessed Jesus as the Christ, Jesus began to explain what was ahead.
-He told His disciples:
“How that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things… and be killed, and be raised again the third day.” — Matthew 16:21
-Peter did not understand this.
-He took Jesus aside and began to rebuke Him:
“Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.” — Matthew 16:22
-Peter expected the Messiah to follow a different path.
-But Jesus corrected him strongly because Peter was thinking from a human perspective rather than according to God’s purpose.
-The cross was not a failure.
-It was part of God’s plan for salvation.
-Key Lessons:
- God’s ways are higher than our ways.
- We may not always understand what God is doing.
- Our expectations can sometimes be different from God’s purposes.
- We must allow God’s Word to correct our thinking.
- Difficult seasons do not necessarily mean that God’s plan has failed.
- We should trust God even when His path is different from what we expected.
Prayer Point:
-Lord, help me to trust Your purposes even when I do not understand Your ways. Correct my thinking and help me to see my circumstances through Your Word.
POINT 3: FOLLOWING JESUS REQUIRES SELF-DENIAL AND COMMITMENT.
Scripture: Matthew 16:24–28
-Jesus then told His disciples:
“If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” — Matthew 16:24
-Jesus was explaining that discipleship is not simply about receiving blessings.
-Following Him requires surrender.
-It means putting God’s will above our own desires.
-Jesus continued:
“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.” — Matthew 16:25
-The world teaches us to live for ourselves.
-Jesus teaches us to surrender ourselves to God.
-True discipleship involves sacrifice, obedience, and commitment.
-Key Lessons:
- Following Jesus requires surrender.
- We must deny anything that competes with God’s will.
- Discipleship involves sacrifice.
- We should not be ashamed of Jesus.
- Eternal life is more valuable than worldly gain.
-A life surrendered to Christ is a life of true purpose.
-Prayer Point:
-Lord Jesus, help me to deny myself, take up my cross, and follow You faithfully. Give me grace to put -Your will above my own desires.
CONCLUSION.
-Matthew chapter 16 brings us face-to-face with three important questions.
-WHO IS JESUS?
He is:
-THE CHRIST.
-THE SON OF THE LIVING GOD.
-WHAT IS GOD DOING?
-His purposes may sometimes be different from our expectations, but we can trust Him.
-WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FOLLOW JESUS?
It means:
-DENY YOURSELF.
-TAKE UP YOUR CROSS.
-FOLLOW HIM.
-Peter discovered the identity of Jesus.
-Then Peter had to learn that God’s plan was greater than his own expectations.
-Finally, Jesus taught all His disciples that following Him requires complete commitment.
-May we know Jesus personally.
-May we trust God’s purposes even when we do not understand them.
-And may we follow Jesus wholeheartedly, whatever the cost.

02/10/2026

Deliverance Church International- Busia
Sermon by: Rev. G.T Wanyama
Sermon 15
TOPIC: FAITH THAT BREAKS THROUGH.
Text: Matthew Chapter 15
Key Verse:
Matthew 15:28 (KJV)
“O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.”

INTRODUCTION
-Matthew chapter 15 teaches us important lessons about the heart, faith, humility, and the power of Jesus.
-Jesus first confronts the religious leaders because they were more concerned about human traditions than the condition of the heart.
-He teaches that what defiles a person comes from within the heart.
-Then Jesus meets a Canaanite woman whose daughter is grievously troubled by a demon.
-She cries out to Jesus for mercy.
-Although she faces what appears to be rejection, she refuses to give up.
-She continues to seek Jesus until He declares:
“O woman, great is thy faith.”
Her daughter is healed.
-Later, Jesus feeds another great multitude with seven loaves and a few little fish.
-This chapter teaches us three simple truths:
1. God looks at the condition of our hearts.
2. Persistent faith refuses to give up.
3. Jesus is able to provide for every need.
POINT 1: GOD LOOKS AT THE CONDITION OF OUR HEARTS
Scripture: Matthew 15:1–20
-The Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus and questioned Him about tradition.
-They were concerned that Jesus’ disciples did not follow certain ceremonial traditions.
-Jesus responded by challenging them about their priorities.
He said:
“Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?” — Matthew 15:3
-Jesus explained that outward religious practices cannot replace obedience to God.
He then taught:
“Those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart.” — Matthew 15:18
-He listed things such as evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, and blasphemies.
-The problem is not simply what happens on the outside.
-The deeper issue is the condition of the heart.
Key Lessons:
- God is concerned about the condition of our hearts.
- Religious traditions must never replace God’s Word.
- Outward appearance cannot replace inward transformation.
- What comes out of our lives reveals what is happening in our hearts.
- We must allow God to cleanse our hearts.
- True Christianity begins with a transformed heart.
Prayer Point:
-Lord, search my heart and remove everything that does not please You. Create in me a clean heart and help my life reflect Your holiness.
POINT 2: PERSISTENT FAITH REFUSES TO GIVE UP
Scripture: Matthew 15:21–28
-A Canaanite woman came to Jesus crying:
“Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.” — Matthew 15:22
-She was asking Jesus to deliver her daughter.
-At first, Jesus did not answer her.
-The disciples even asked Jesus to send her away.
-But the woman refused to give up.
She came and worshipped Jesus, saying:
“Lord, help me.” — Matthew 15:25
-Jesus tested her faith, but she remained humble and persistent.
She replied:
“Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.” — Matthew 15:27
Jesus then declared:
“O woman, great is thy faith.” — Matthew 15:28
-Her daughter was healed immediately.
-This woman teaches us the power of persistent, humble faith.
-She refused to allow obstacles to stop her from seeking Jesus.
Key Lessons:
- Faith keeps seeking Jesus even when the answer seems delayed.
- We should not allow discouragement to make us give up.
- Persistent faith is humble faith.
- We can cry, “Lord, help me.”
- Jesus honors genuine faith.
- We should continue praying for the needs of those we love.
Prayer Point:
-Lord Jesus, give me persistent faith. When answers seem delayed and circumstances are difficult, help me to keep seeking You and never give up.
POINT 3: JESUS IS ABLE TO PROVIDE FOR EVERY NEED
Scripture: Matthew 15:29–39
-Jesus went up into a mountain and sat down.
-Great multitudes came to Him, bringing the lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others.
-Jesus healed them.
-The people glorified the God of Israel.
-Jesus then told His disciples:
“I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat.” — Matthew 15:32
-The disciples had only seven loaves and a few little fish.
-Jesus took the food, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to the disciples.
-The multitude ate and was filled.
-Seven baskets of leftovers were gathered.
-Once again, Jesus demonstrated that He is able to provide beyond what appears humanly possible.
Key Lessons:
- Jesus cares about both spiritual and physical needs.
- Compassion should lead us to action.
- We should bring what we have to Jesus.
- God can multiply our limited resources.
- We should never underestimate what God can do with what we place in His hands.
- Jesus is our provider.
Prayer Point:
-Lord Jesus, thank You because You know every need in my life. I place what I have in Your hands and trust You to provide according to Your will.
CONCLUSION
-Matthew chapter 15 teaches us about the heart, faith, and provision of God.
-GOD LOOKS AT THE HEART.
-PERSISTENT FAITH REFUSES TO GIVE UP.
-JESUS IS ABLE TO PROVIDE FOR EVERY NEED.
-The religious leaders focused on outward traditions.
-Jesus focused on the heart.
-The Canaanite woman faced obstacles.
-But she continued to seek Jesus.
-The disciples saw only a small amount of food.
-But Jesus saw enough to feed a multitude.
-The message is clear:
-KEEP YOUR HEART RIGHT.
-KEEP YOUR FAITH STRONG.
-KEEP BRINGING YOUR NEEDS TO JESUS.
-When the answer seems delayed, keep praying.
-When resources seem small, give what you have to Jesus.
-When circumstances seem impossible, remember that Jesus is able.
-May our hearts be pure, our faith persistent, and our confidence firmly placed in Jesus Christ.

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