Sermon
A Desperate Mother
Mercy Hill Church - Cincinnati
Speaker: Ernie Bonnoitt
May 4, 2026 · 26 min
Summary
Drawing from Mark 7, a Canaanite woman's encounter with Jesus illustrates the only posture God accepts: humble brokenness rather than prideful self-righteousness. Her declaration that even crumbs from Jesus suffice reveals radical faith, contrasting sharply with the Pharisees' external obedience, and exemplifies how mercy and grace extend to all who approach God with contrite hearts.
Highlights
I'm not asking you to give me what I deserve based on my goodness. I'm asking you to give me what I don't deserve based on your goodness.
The only thing we contribute to our salvation is our sin and our surrender.
Your mess does not scare Jesus. Your problems are not too big for him. You are not too sick or too rebellious.