A Picture of Great Faith

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 15, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Great faith humbly and persistently clings to Jesus for mercy, trusting him even when his purposes place real obstacles in the way.

1. Faith’s Petition [Mt. 15:21–22]

A. The Context of Her Petition [Mt. 15:21–22]

1) The Savior’s Departure [Mt. 15:21]

2) The Seeker’s Desperation [Mt. 15:22]

B. The Content of Her Petition [Mt. 15:22]

1) She Cried Out for Mercy

2) She Called Him “Lord, Son of David”

2. Faith’s Persistence [Mt. 15:23–27]

A. The Obstacles to Faith [Mt. 15:23–26]

1) The Obstacle of Jesus’ Silence [Mt. 15:23a]

2) The Obstacle of Jesus’ Disciples [Mt. 15:23b]

3) The Obstacle of Jesus’ Mission [Mt. 15:24]

4) The Obstacle of Her Exclusion [Mt. 15:26]

B. The Opportunities of Faith [Mt. 15:25, 27]

1) The Opportunity to Cry for Help [Mt. 15:25]

2) The Opportunity to Confess Humility [Mt. 15:27]

3. Faith’s Prize [Mt. 15:28]

A. Jesus Recognized Her Faith [Mt. 15:28a]

B. Jesus Rewarded Her Faith [Mt. 15:28b]

Conclusion