In this sermon, the preacher discusses the significance of Jesus sending his disciples outside the borders of Israel to spread the Gospel. This act symbolizes the breaking of boundaries and the equal access to divine mercy and grace for all people. The feeding of the 7,000 is mentioned as a representation of the spreading of the Gospel to the whole world. The preacher emphasizes the importance of personal belief and seeking God's help for salvation, even if there may not be an immediate answer or visible change.

In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of losing joy while traveling in the subway. He then asks the audience how many have experienced running low on their supply, emphasizing the need for focus and asking Jesus for help. The speaker highlights Mary's simple yet powerful prayer when she informed Jesus that they had run out of wine at a wedding. He encourages the audience to not carry the burdens and anxieties of life without seeking God's help, reminding them that God has something better for them than running out of what they need. The sermon also touches on the sadness and longing for simpler times that some people experience during holidays like Christmas.

Rolfe Barnard emphasizes the doctrines of national and personal election in his sermon, using the story of a Gentile woman from Matthew 15 to illustrate God's sovereign choices. He explains that while Jesus initially appeared to reject her, He was teaching a profound truth about God's grace and mercy, which is not limited by human understanding. Barnard encourages believers to embrace the doctrine of election as a source of hope rather than discouragement, asserting that salvation is found solely in Christ. He warns against the misuse of this doctrine to instill fear or confusion, urging listeners to focus on their relationship with God and the call to repentance. Ultimately, he highlights that God's sovereignty and goodness work together for the salvation of those who believe.

J.R. Miller explores the story of the Canaanite woman who persistently sought Jesus' help for her demon-possessed daughter, despite His initial silence and seemingly harsh response. He emphasizes that Jesus' silence was not indifference but a means to strengthen her faith and character. The sermon highlights how suffering can lead to deeper blessings and encourages believers to bring their burdens to Christ with passionate love and unwavering faith. Miller reminds us that God's delays in answering prayers are often for our growth and that silence does not equate to rejection. Ultimately, the story illustrates the power of persistent faith and the importance of enduring trials for spiritual maturity.

Keith Malcomson emphasizes the importance of true worship, contrasting it with the contemporary worship culture that lacks depth and true submission to God. He highlights examples of true worship from the Bible, such as Job's response to tragedy, David's submission in times of grief, Abraham's obedience in sacrificing his son, and the humility displayed by individuals like the woman washing Jesus' feet. True worship involves acknowledging God's nature, attributes, and claims, and it will be tested in times of trial and fire, revealing its authenticity.

Jonathan Edwards preaches about the process of salvation, emphasizing that before God delivers individuals from sin, they must first have a deep sense of the evil they are being saved from. This includes experiencing distress, helplessness, and a realization of their need for God's mercy. Edwards highlights that God often leads people through a 'wilderness' of distress before bringing them to a place of deliverance and joy. He also discusses how God's manifestations to believers often involve a progression from terror to comfort, as seen in various biblical examples.

Samuel Rutherford preaches on the fervent and intense prayers of the Syro-Phoenician woman in Matthew 15:22, highlighting the importance of urgent prayer that is filled with need, fervor, and intensity. He explains that despite hindrances like lack of words, voice, or tears, God accepts prayers in various forms such as groans, sighs, looks, and broken utterances. Rutherford emphasizes that prayer is an outpouring of the soul to God, and even incoherent prayers are received by God when offered with sincerity and faith.