In his sermon on Matthew 15:21–28, Pastor David Stark explores the story of the Canaanite woman who refuses to give up when Jesus initially seems to ignore her plea for her daughter's healing. By humbly accepting her own unworthiness yet still clinging to God's mercy, she reveals what persistent faith looks like. Moved by her determination, Jesus praises her trust and heals her daughter. We're reminded that genuine faith endures even when we feel overlooked, relies completely on God's grace, and ultimately finds that the Lord answers in His own perfect way.