Sermon
Poor in Spirit, Rich in Faith
Center Church
Speaker: Josh Miller
October 12, 2021 · 42 min
Summary
From Mark 7:24-29, Jesus commends a Syrophoenician woman for her "great faith," illustrating two characteristics: persistent faith that overcomes obstacles to reach Jesus, and humble faith that appeals to Christ's character rather than personal merit. Listeners learn that enduring faithfulness over time creates lasting impact, while humility—not self-confidence—opens the heart to God's grace.
Highlights
No matter what you're going through, it's possible to have great faith.
We're persistent about what we care about most. The only reasonable conclusion is that if you're not persistent in your faith, you don't care about it that much.
Jesus cannot fill your life until you empty it of yourself. You're not ready to be filled by him until you have a poverty of spirit that says, I'm ready to receive what you have from me, Jesus.