What Makes Great Faith

Title: What Makes Great Faith

Speaker: Evangelist Paul Crow

Date: February 1, 2026

Bible: Matthew 15:21-28

The sermon centers on the encounter between Jesus and the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15, presenting her faith as a paradigm of great faith rooted in a correct object—Jesus as the Son of David—and demonstrated through persistent trust amid profound obstacles, including silence, exclusion, and degrading language. The preacher emphasizes that true faith is not measured by the absence of difficulty but by steadfastness in the face of it, as the woman’s response to Jesus’ apparent rejection reveals a deep conviction that even a crumb of divine provision is sufficient. Through this narrative, the sermon argues that great faith is essential for experiencing God’s power, and that unbelief—whether in financial matters, healing, or spiritual growth—limits divine manifestation. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to examine their own faith, urging them to trust God not just in ease but in trial, recognizing that God’s purposes often use hardship to reveal and magnify genuine faith.