Lord, Help Me

Reverend Goff preached from Matthew 15:21-28, focusing on the Syrophoenician woman who cried out to Jesus for her demon-possessed daughter. He emphasized that Jesus journeyed to the Gentile region of Tyre and Sidon specifically to meet her need, illustrating that God positions Himself where help is required. The preacher highlighted that Jesus initially ignored her cries, testing her faith, and that His disciples wanted to send her away—a warning against judging who is worthy of God's touch. The woman persisted, worshiping Jesus even when He likened her to a dog, and humbly asked for crumbs from the Master's table. Her response, 'Lord, help me,' demonstrated great faith, and Jesus honored it by healing her daughter. Reverend Goff used this narrative to teach that deliverance requires personal faith and worship, not relying on borrowed spirituality. He stressed that the Holy Ghost cannot be delegated; each person must seek it with the same sacrifice. The sermon warned against listening to the devil's lies that discourage faith, as illustrated by a recent account of a young man baptized but later tormented by voices. The preacher urged the congregation to ignore distractions and cry out, 'Lord, help me,' assuring that God hears the faintest cries. The ultimate purpose was to call listeners to worship, receive the Holy Ghost, and make their calling and election sure, emphasizing that Jesus is the only answer for every need.