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Working It Out

Contributed by Jane Willis on Oct 18, 2004

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Work gets overwhelming. The people we work with seem hurtful and self serving. Yet, work is a place where we live out our faith--a setting where we must learn to be more Christlike.

This passage about Mary and Martha is familiar to many of you. It is fairly well known. It is a story about one women working in the kitchen and making preparations to entertain guests while her sister is involved in spiritual pursuits and assisting directly in the ministry of Jesus. And, when the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Congregational

Listening To God Series

Contributed by Joe Holman on Oct 20, 2004

based on 47 ratings

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Part 2 of a series designed to help us hear the voice of God in our lives.

Can You Hear Me Now? Listening To God Luke 10.38-42 Intro: New series about listening to God. Many times, people will ask questions like…”How can I know the will of God?” They are looking for an answer to a challenge, direction at a fork in the road, or whether or not to take an opportunity. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Martha And Mary Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 1, 2004

based on 69 ratings

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How being a ’martha’ can distract you from sitting at the feet of Christ and hearing his voice.

MARTHA – LUKE 10.38-42 I want you to note right at the beginning of this sermon the context in which Luke records this incident in the home of Martha and Mary. Luke places it immediately after Jesus has taught the parable of the Good Samaritan. I think that is significant because in that parable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Supper With Sister Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

based on 17 ratings

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I heard God calling me the other night. It wasn’t something powerful or amazing, it was just a quiet questioning in my spirit saying, ‘Do you have some time for me today?’ Of course part of my mind says, ‘Lord, what do you think I’ve been doing all week

Introduction: I heard God calling me the other night. It wasn’t something powerful or amazing, it was just a quiet questioning in my spirit saying, ‘Do you have some time for me today?’ Of course part of my mind says, ‘Lord, what do you think I’ve been doing all week? I’ve been preparing sermons ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing What Is Most Needful

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 24, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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Special Quinceanera Message: Jesus has choosen what is most needful. He gives us the capacity to do the same. Because of this we get the miracle instead of a sermon.

It is truly a joy to be here – privileged to be a part of this wonderful celebration. Paola, we are here with your parents and with your friends and with your church family to thank God. It is through his grace that we can celebrate today. And our prayer today is that God may accompany you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Doing A Day With God Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on May 5, 2003

based on 94 ratings

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Three principles from the classic Mary/Martha story in Luke 10 to help us slow down the pace of life and learn to walk with God day-by day.

Futurist David Zach called what we do “hyperliving.” We want to do more and more things in less and less time. Some of us carry around planners as tall as Terminal Tower. We say things like. “OK kids, let’s see who can take a bath fastest!” We buy time saving gadgets and don’t have the time to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Distractions

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on May 11, 2004

based on 45 ratings

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Using the disciple Andrew as a model, we should all avoid the daily distractions of life to keep our eyes on God and his work.

Distractions I. According to history, the disciple Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist, yet as soon as Christ came in to his life, his focus changed. A. John 1:35-40. He left the ministry of John the Baptist immediately and followed Christ. B. In John 1:41 he introduced Jesus to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sitting At The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jul 15, 2004

based on 36 ratings

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Learning from Martha and Mary, find out how to benefit from the quiet times with the Lord.

Dear family in Christ, do you love the Lord but sometimes get so busy you don’t have much time for Him? Are you one of those people who would like to worship more often but are so pressured by a busy schedule that you only end up in frustration? Are you a ‘Martha’? That’s right! The familiar ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Mary And Martha

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 16, 2004

based on 88 ratings

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Christianity is all about our relationship with Jesus and not DOING things for God

SMM 18-07-04 Story of Martha and Mary with Jesus (Jelly baby) Story: A famous actor was invited to a dinner party. After the main course, the actor was asked if he would be willing to recite a piece of poetry for the guests. The actor readily agreed and asked if someone at the dinner table ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Our Friend

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 17, 2004

based on 44 ratings

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How do we treat Jesus our friend?

OR 18-07-04 Story of Martha and Mary with Jesus Story: A famous actor was invited to a dinner party. After the main course, the actor was asked if he would be willing to recite a piece of poetry for the guests. The actor readily agreed and asked if someone at the dinner table would like to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

Sharing In The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jul 19, 2004

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The story of Mary and Martha gives us a perspective on what is truly important in our lives.

Sharing In The Kingdom Of Heaven Luke 10:38-42 What pictures come to mind when you think of the story of Mary & Martha? Sibling Rivalry Jealousy Doing Vs. Being I have heard many sermons on this text, as I’m sure most of you have also. There are many twists to this very short pericope or short ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

2. 3 Keys To Unlocking True Worship Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 3, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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3 principles found in God’s word for how to unlock deeper experiences of worship in your life.

The Heart of Worship 2. 3 Keys to Unlocking True Worship Don Jaques July 31/Aug 1, 2004 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been underwhelmed? You know what I mean, you hear a huge buildup for some big event or some great place only to find out it’s not what everyone said it should be. How many of you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will You "Mary" Jesus?

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Aug 4, 2004

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The Story of Mary & Martha with Jesus is used to challenge Christians regarding their choices and God’s Word.

August 1, 2004 — Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 10:38-42 Will You “Mary” Jesus? I. Choose Love II. Sit Down Already and Listen III. ‘Til Death Do You Join Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Treat Those Who Are Busy Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004

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As we continue our series, “How to Treat Others”, I want us to talk about, “How to treat those who are busy.” And I have a feeling it will really be a sermon about how to treat yourself.

Some time ago, a newspaper in Tacoma, Washington, carried the story of Tattoo, the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut his leash in the car door and took off for a drive, Tattoo had no choice. A motorcycle officer named Terry Filbert noticed a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whatever It Takes (#3) Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004

based on 15 ratings

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This message is 3rd in a series of 4 messages that challenge the hearers to do "whatever it takes" to be the people that God has called them to be, and help their church be all that God would have it to be.

“WHATEVER IT TAKES” Luke 10:38-42 INTRO – The little girl’s father had just given her a silver dollar to put into her bank. She excitedly ran off to her room to "deposit" the coin. However, in a few minutes she returned and handed the silver coin back to her father. "Daddy," she said sadly, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

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