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  • David Taylor avatar

    Do Not Settle For The Distracted Life

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
     | 3,997 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Do Not Settle for the Distracted Life

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Do Not Settle for the Distracted Life Luke 10:38-42 This story is of two sisters, Martha and Mary. Martha is older, more aggressive and although she is the main character here she is not the hero. Mary is younger, more timid and every time we see her she is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do Not Settle For The Distracted Life

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
     | 4,133 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Do Not Settle for the Distracted Life

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Do Not Settle for the Distracted Life Luke 10:38-42 This story is of two sisters, Martha and Mary. Martha is older, more aggressive and although she is the main character here she is not the hero. Mary is younger, more timid and every time we see her she is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Welcome Jesus"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 20, 2016
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    How do we welcome Jesus by saying I am so glad to see you, come in, make yourself at home, and Now let me show you around? Martha did the welcoming but Mary did the worshipping. Which part is better?

    “Welcome Jesus” Luke 10:38-42 1st thing we might do is say, "I am so glad to see you" 2nd thing we might say is, "Come right in" 3rd thing we might say is, ""Make yourself at home" 4th we may say, “Let me show you around” 1. Martha Probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lasting Legacy

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018
     | 3,463 views

    Mary

    LASTING LEGACY (JOHN 12:1-8) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gary Martin avatar

    How To Have A "mary" Christmas

    Contributed by Gary Martin on Dec 19, 2020
     | 1,906 views

    Martha had the very unique pleasure of having the Almighty God physically in her home. And we have the very unique opportunity to have the Almighty God living inside of us.

    How To Have A “Mary” Christmas Text: Luke 10:38-42 38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Dan Grubbs avatar

    Dangerously Busy: Learning From Mary And Martha

    Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 62,220 views

    An over-crowded life can be a hinderance to our relationship with God and lead us into falling into the deceit of Satan.

    Why do we value our time so preciously? It’s an intriguing question with which we all should try to come to terms. In answering the question, we should evaluate the most relevant word. Many would say the word “time” is the most relevant or most important word in the question. However, I say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hearts Wide Open: Differences Are Okay

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jul 23, 2019
     | 3,236 views

    Mary and Martha are different - sermon speaks to open hearts toward both expressions.

    Hearts Wide Open: Differences Are Okay Intro: Australian author Nikki Rowe said, “The greatest asset you could own is an open heart.” Open hearts compel doctors to give free medical care in the inner city. Open hearts lead Christians live out their baptismal vows and serve Christ in all people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    What God Wants Most

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,942 views

    The point here is not that Martha’s activities are bad. The choice Jesus discusses with Martha is between something that is good and something that is better. Life is full of tough choices, and Jesus is addressing the relative merit of good activities her

    What God Wants Most Luke 10:25-42 Suppose you have to choose between two people who want to go to dinner with you. The first is very warm and takes a genuine interest in others. He listens attentively and is fun to be with. Those who develop a friendship with him want it to last a lifetime. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Good And Better Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,855 views

    Jesus having dinner with Mary and Martha

    21. Who is Jesus? January 23rd, 2010 Good and Better Jesus primary ministry had been located in Galilee for some time. Now it has shifted south and His ministry is in full swing in Judea. His time here is limited as His mission is getting closer to completion. The shadow of the cross is growing ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    She Chose Better Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 18, 2023
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    While Mary sat at Jesus feet, “Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made.”

    August 19, 2023 Jesus, Martha, Mary and Lazarus, were close friends – the best of friends, really – and Martha’s home was a place of refuge for Jesus. It was a place where he and his disciples could rest and relax. Luke tells us that one day, while on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus popped in for ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Sherie Mercier avatar

    Can You Hear God Now?

    Contributed by Sherie Mercier on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,477 views

    Are you listening to God or worrying about every little thing? See how Martha’s life of worrying was not necessary in this sermon.

    CAN YOU HEAR GOD NOW? Scripture Texts: Luke 10:38-42; Matthew 6:25-34; and Philippians 4:6-9, verse 19, Psalms 10:4, 14:2 and 27:8 Can you Hear God NOW? That is the question that I am asking you today here in the congregation. Too many times, we don’t hear God. We think we do, but we are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Slow Down Your ‘hyperliving’ Merry-Go-Round

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 8, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,037 views

    We need to take time to be with Jesus and listen; slow down and be in His presence

    "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Sitting At The Feet Of Jesus!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,487 views

    Mary, Martha & Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Place (vs 38) (2). The People (vs 38-39) (3). The Disagreement (vs 39-40) (4). The Response (vs 41) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Photographs can be very deceptive, • Whoever said; “The camera never lies”, • Never had a studio portrait done of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • David Henderson avatar

    Making Better Choices Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,377 views

    A comment my mother made frequently when we were kids with this: “a woman’s work is never done.” My mother worked in a doctor’s office all day, took care of our home and paid most of our bills on her own.

    “Making Better Choices” Luke 10:38-42 A comment my mother made frequently when we were kids with this: “a woman’s work is never done.” My mother worked in a doctor’s office all day, took care of our home and paid most of our bills on her own. So she had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Jesus Blessed The Mess

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 13, 2022
     | 1,536 views

    Jesus excepts and encourages Mary although she was a slacker and He discipline's Martha although she is doing her job.

    Jesus Blessed the Mess Luke 10:38-42 1. I heard this said somewhere “Pay no attention to my mess Bless this Mess she said” • Martha maybe the neat, tidy, and organized housekeeper the text says 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. • Mary may have been “Messy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist