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  • John Kapteyn avatar

    A Tale Of Two Sisters

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 160 ratings
     | 8,620 views

    In Christian life, it is easy to be distracted. As we consider the story of Jesus at Mary and Martha's, we see the causes and cure for distraction.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Opening dialogue from person of Martha showing anticipation and excitement of Jesus coming to town, desire to give best, the work and the anger she felt - the story from her perspective. Teaching 1. I wonder if Martha were here to today, would this be how she would ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    How To Handle Holiday Stress

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 469 ratings
     | 95,464 views

    By looking at the story of Jesus in the home of Mary and Martha we find what is really "needed" during the Christmas holiday season.

    December 6, 1998 INTRODUCTION A little boy and a little girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded “Silent Night” with the words, “sleep in heavenly beans.” His sister elbowed him, and said, “No. Not beans, peas!” The way many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    Journey To Bethlehem Part 1 Series

    Contributed by James May on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,565 views

    Mary & Joseph faced many obstacles before they could reach Bethlehem but God had their trip all planned out.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Gibson avatar

    Getting Your Focus Right

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 6,533 views

    Around the table with Jesus only Mary had the correct focus. This sermon examines all the different foci of those represented.

    Updated: 3rd April 2001 (was previously only in ’skeleton’ form) (1) INTRODUCTION: According to Rev 3:20, when we ask Jesus into our lives He comes to feast with us! In this story, there are many people around that table with Jesus but all with a different ’FOCUS’ - Mary is seen as having the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jesse Kipper avatar

    Make Time For What's Important

    Contributed by Jesse Kipper on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 15,906 views

    This sermon concerns Mary and Martha and how we often get caught up in the details and forget about what is important.

    What lessons can we learn from the story of Martha and Mary? Before we begin to answer that question we should know who Martha and Mary were. We know from John chapter 11 verse 5 that Martha and Mary were the sisters of Lazarus and were loved by Jesus. Many scholars believe that although Martha, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks avatar

    What Kind Of Man Is This? Series

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,539 views

    This sermon addresses the character of Joseph and his agape love for his soon to be wife, Mary and her unborn child, The Messiah!

    Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. (SERENITY*ATONEMENT*RESTORATION & HEALING) Lyons, GA. PRAYER- Heavenly Father, My God above...Even when I am a disobedient child You never fail to correct me through Your Divine grace and mercy. And everytime, God, You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Has!

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,769 views

    Mary point our attention to God an what "He Has" done, what He is doing, and what He will do.

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Luke 1:45 – 55 “He Has!” Introduction: Protestant churches tend to shy away from Mary at the Christmas season. We what to ignore the unique individual and the unique role she has in history. This is her song that has become known ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Keith Broyles avatar

    A Tale Of Two Angels

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,318 views

    How did Mary know she was encountering an angel. How do we know if we have an angelic encounter?

    In the spring of 1982 Kenneth Nordvall was the speaker at a Morning Prayer group that meets in a town near Springfield Illinois. Before he spoke, a neighboring pastor shared about a recent mission trip to Mexico. While his group was returning, their van developed mechanical problems. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Highly Favored Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,608 views

    Exposition of Luke 1:26-38 about Mary a highly favored one, and about Jesus THE highly favored One

    Text: Luke 1:26-38, Title: Highly Favored, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/6/09 A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Luke is writing to Theophilus probably from Caesarea while Paul is in prison, after gaining first hand accounts of these events. The Angel of the Lord had just come (well, six ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Faith Which Finds God's Favor

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,846 views

    Using Mary response to the angel to demonstrate how faith is both what we believe to be true as well as our actions.

    Last week we looked at keeping the faith in the midst of disappointments and difficult circumstances, when it seems like God is far away. This past Monday my devotions took me to Psalm 77, which was written by a man, Asaph (one of several music leaders whose job it was to sing before the Lord in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    From The Grave To The Sky And Beyond Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,011 views

    Based on the poem, Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson, this series follows the footprints of Jesus from the Upper Room to His Resurection.

    Scripture References (Jn 20:1-31, Mtt 28:1-20, Mk 16:1-20, Lk 24:1-49) We have been following- footprints of Jesus as He journeyed to Jerusalem and the cross. He left footprints in the sands of time- footprints that- left an impression on- conscience of mankind that he cannot wipe away tell us- ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "Blessed And Highly Favored"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,953 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Mary magnified the Lord and her spirit rejoiced in God her Savior.

    14 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Mary, under the influence of the Holy Spirit, Magnified the Lord, and her spirit rejoiced in God her Savior. REFERENCES: Third Sunday of Advent; (JAG) Joy, Admiration, and Gratitude; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Norbert Haukenfrers avatar

    Where Did Jesus Go? Series

    Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,552 views

    Have you left Jesus behind all you important stuff forgetting Jesus like Mary and Joseph did.

    Have you ever had anything like this happen to you? Parents have you ever forgotten your child somewhere by mistake? What was your reaction? I can remember, one time when we were on a family holiday and we went on a bus tour of Niagara Falls, we left the flower clock and went to the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • John McCurry avatar

    Afraid

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,386 views

    Mary and Joseph Fearful concerning the birth and life of Jesus and how that relates to you and I in doing and following the Lord today.

    Afraid Have you ever found yourself afraid, afraid of the future, afraid of failure, afraid of not being good enough, My daughter told us after my granddaughter was born she was afraid of not being a good mother, Are you afraid of what God has planned for you? Mary and Joseph no doubt had a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Dinner For Twelve Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,873 views

    Based on the poem, Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson, this series follows the footprints of Jesus from the Upper Room to His Resurrection.

    Scripture References (Jn 13:1-17, Mtt 26:26-30, Mk 14:22-26, Lk 22:14-20) Series Introduction Mary Stevenson, in 1936, wrote a poem … Footprints in the Sand (read) We want to follow the footprints of Jesus in the days leading up to his crucifixion, death, resurrection. Jesus was on a journey to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic