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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    The Better Part

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,690 views

    This sermon examines the dichotomy between the behavior of Martha and Mary.

    The Better Part – Luke 10: 38-42 Intro: Jesse had just returned home after a long, hard day working as an attorney. As she stood in her kitchen trying to mentally unwind and prepare herself for a relaxing evening at home, her husband came through the door. The first words out of his mouth ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Better Part

    Contributed by Vonnie E James on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,965 views

    This is a sermon about relationships, the burdensome type),verse those that are rested in Christ.

    Luke 10:38-42- “The Better Part” Reflective questions: Given a choice, who will you prefer to be? Yes, yes yourself (but seriously) Is it a “Martha”? Or a “Mary”? …Really...just who are you now? Scripture passage: Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Better Part

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 21, 2013
     | 4,266 views

    Just like a rip-current in the ocean can pull us away from shore, we must deepen our relationship with Jesus so that the things of this world do not pull us away from God.

    We hear the stories every summer about people who are enjoying a time at the beach only to end up getting caught in the strong grasp of a rip current. These strong channels of water in the water can drag swimmers away from the shore with alarming speed and strength. The same is true for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Better Part Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,890 views

    Prayer is simply the manifestation of a relationship with our Lord

    Title: The Better Part of Prayer Text: Luke 10:38-42 (Mary & Martha) FCF: Christ is most interested in how we spend tine with him (i.e. prayer) SO: Answer the question, “Is prayer (i.e. talking to Christ) a distraction from your life, or life a distraction from prayer?” Intro: If I had to lay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing The Better Part

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 15, 2022
     | 2,457 views

    Like Mary, we must make the willful choice to come near to Jesus in salvation and to allow the Holy Spirit to work within us to live a sanctified life pleasing to God.

    WE LIVE IN AN AGE OF TECHNOLOGY! I REALIZE THAT IS MORE THAN AN OBVIOUS STATEMENT, BUT WITH THE ADVANCES IN THE MANY FORMS OF ELECTRONICS, WE CAN BECOME EMERSED IN MANY NEUROLOGICAL AND CAPTIVATING ACTIVITIES. ANYONE WITH A CELL-PHONE, TODAY, CAN ATTEST TO HOW MESMERIZING A SMALL, HAND-HELD PIECE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Bitter To Better Part 1

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Mar 12, 2008
     | 4,550 views

    Getting rid of bitterness

    Bitter to Better part 1 [Coffee demonstration.] Sometimes our lives become like a black cup of coffee. Sometimes we find ourselves, for one reason or another, [2] bitter. Just bitter at life. Do you ever find yourself like that? Do you ever feel like you need a little cream and sugar in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bitter To Better Part 2

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Mar 12, 2008
     | 3,402 views

    Letting go of bitterness

    Bitter to Better part 2 [2] Last week we started talking about how to go from bitter to better. If bitterness has crept into your life, there is a way to alleviate the pain. There is a way to get better. Last week we focused on what to do when another person has caused the pain and bitterness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing The Better Part And Learning From Jesus Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2025
     | 41 views

    Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest through perseverance.

    16th Sunday in Course 2025 What is the critical verb in today’s Gospel account of Martha and Mary? What is it that Mary is doing that gives her a pass on serving the food and drink and cooking the chicken in the kitchen? Mary listened at the feet of Jesus. Martha did a lot of busy work, probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Martha, Martha, Martha

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 15, 2019
     | 6,848 views

    Why did Jesus say that Mary chose the better part.

    Martha, Martha, Martha! Luke 10:38-42 In the middle of Luke’s gospel is this short passage. It seems to stand alone as it does not seem to be closely connected to the passage before it which is the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Following it in Chapter 11 is Luke’s version of the Lord’s prayer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Better Together Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Botha on Apr 12, 2016
     | 6,375 views

    God has accepted you through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. In this message we learn how to develop a culture of acceptance

    13 April 2016 THREE STRANDS (Part 3) Key Scripture for series: Ecc 4:12 (NLT) A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back to back and conquer. Three are even better for a triple braided cord is not easily broken. What happens when a group of people love without any ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Better Offering Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,350 views

    This message was part two of a stewardship series and looks at Cain's response to Abel's offering

    Cain and Abel So here we are. Week two of Money Month! In case you weren’t here last week or if you are new to Cornerstone I made a decision a number of years ago that instead of responding to financial crisis in the church by preaching on them that I would take one month each year and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Bitter Or Better

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on May 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,998 views

    This is a 2 part sermon that deals with our attitude when thing don't go as planed.

    Bitter or Better How many of you have had someone that has done something to you at one time or another and you now don’t like them? Have you ever had a situation where you feel like you were treated unfair and you became bitter about it? Passed over for a promotion. You have a couple of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Building A Better Body Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,659 views

    Part 1 of a 6 part series on Building a Better body, church building.

    BETTER BODY BUILDING INTRO part 1 Can you believe that we are headed for the holiday season already? Very soon we will be looking at celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas and it will be another new year. I am praying that 2009 will be a year when we see great growth and decisions as we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 524 views

    Explore the importance of inviting God into our daily lives, trusting Him, and understanding that He has equipped us to face any challenges that come our way.

    Good morning, Church. Today, we're going to dive deep into Psalm 31:15. We're going to talk about inviting God into our lives, making room for Him, and the incredible blessings that come from allowing Him to be an integral part of our lives. Tammy L. Kubasko once said, "Let go of what you think you ...read more

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    A Better Sacrifice - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jul 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,074 views

    Some of the ways in which the sacrifice of Jesus Christ was infinitely better than those of the Old Covenenant

    A better sacrifice! Part 1 Chapters 9 & 10 of Hebrews give us a unique window on Calvary contrasting the death of Jesus on the cross with the OT sacrifices. Uniquely, as Andrew Murray put it: The cross is Christ’s highest glory. The glory which He received from the Father was entirely owing to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist