Sermons on Luke 10:39:

A Loss Of Focus

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 6, 2009

A message explaining why Martha felt sorry for herself, got angry at her sister, and why she questioned Jesus as to whether He cared for her or not.

How would you feel if your car only started once out of every two or three tries, would you consider it to be a good car? What if the mailman only came to your house a couple times a week, would you consider him to be reliable? What if the electricity only worked occasionally when you flipped the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

Worship The One Essential Of Life Series

Contributed by James Crain on Mar 27, 2009

David and Mary serve as examples that the one essential of life is to Worship God. Private Worship of God overflows into Public Worship. Both are essential to life as a Believer.

Worship-the One Essential of Life Luke 10:38-42 What is Essential? Comedian Brian Regan shares how that when the airline lost his luggage, he goes to the counter where lost luggage is reported. He says’ "Now how would you like that job? People come up to the counter and you say. How are you today, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Being With God

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 5, 2010

In this stand-alone message, an introduction to the new series Love Without Limits, Dave explains the power of simply being present to God.

Being with God Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 27, 2009 Remember dating when you were a teenager? Yes, let's talk about that horrifically awful time. All the awkwardness, the constant self-analysis, always asking yourself if you're doing okay, saying the right thing, not eating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Deal Part 1: How To Deal With Worry Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Sep 5, 2009

Ever wish life came with an instruction manual? We’ve all come to those points in life when we wonder where we can turn for answers to life’s tough problems. Fortunately, God has given us the roadmap for making the right choices in life.

How to Deal Part 1: How to Deal with Worry Intro: How many of you worry? We all have stress. In fact, at the top of your sermon section this morning, I want you to put down the thing that worries or bugs you the most. Now, it’s nobody else’s business, so you can put your hand over it. Ladies, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-41

Denomination: Church Of God

Sitting @ The Feet Of Jesus: We Are Instructed Series

Contributed by Louis Pantelis on Sep 16, 2009

this continues our series of messages considering what people expereinced as they humbly enterend inton the presence of Christ, taking their place at His feet

Sitting @ the Feet of Jesus: We are instructed! Luke 10:38 – 42 There were two old geezers living in the backwoods of the Ozarks: Rufus and Clarence. They lived on opposite sides of the river and they hated each other. Every morning, just after sunup, Rufus and Clarence would go down to their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Church Of God

The Trap Of Busyness

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 28, 2009

How we get caught in the trap of busyness and how we get out.

Title: The trap of busyness Text: Luke 10:38-42 Introduction Today we are going to look together at the trap of busyness. Luke 10:38-42 “As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Failure And Rejection Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 4, 2009

How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taughty by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church).

Part 5- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne/Chris Brown from North Coast Church). Review How do we master our fears/respond properly to life? I want us as a church to understand … who we are and the high calling on our lives. Jn 15:15-16 Many times we look at the giants in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Charismatic

The Beauty Of A Christian Home

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Oct 6, 2009

5 CHARACTERIS OF A CHRISTIAN HOME A SHORT OUTLINE, ON THE HOME.

LUKE 10:38-42 TITLE 5 CHARACTERIS OF CHRISTIAN HOME. 1.A CHRISTIAN HOME IS A HOME WHICH THE LORD IS A WELCOME GUEST. LUKE 10:38, SAY"S THAT A CERTAIN WOMEN NAMES MARTHA RECEVED HIM INTO HER HOME. 2.A CHRISTIAN HOME IS A HOME IN WHICH THE LORD JESUS IS GIVEN THE CHIEF PLACE. MATT.6:33 BUT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Auto Focus Or Out Of Focus

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

To have a life that is auto focus on God, we need to have our Devotion and Duty in perfect balance.

Luke 10:38 As they were traveling along, Jesus went into a village. A woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Luke 10:39 She had a sister named Mary. Mary sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to him talk. Luke 10:40 But Martha was upset about all the work she had to do. So she asked, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What’s The Rush?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 28, 2009

Martha and Mary

WHAT'S THE RUSH? (LUKE 10:38-42) Hong Kong is an extremely busy city. Since arriving in Hong Kong in 2008, I have done my best to keep up, especially for the first year. Every working day, I rushed for the 7:24 am Ma Wan ferry, arriving around 16 minutes (7:40 a.m) later at Tsuen Wan West, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 18, 2010

Jesus commends a rhythm for life - worship, then work.

“Renewable Energy: The Rest of the Story” Luke 10:38-42 So with whom do you identify – Martha or Mary? Which one do you like better? I think I agree with the man who replied, “I like Martha best during dinner and I like Mary best after dinner.” It’s almost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons Learned At The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 29, 2009

IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR TWO SISTERS TO DISAGREE, OR HAVE DIFFERENT IDEAS OF WAYS TO DO THINGS; ESPECIALLY IF ONE IS DOING ALL THE WORK. ORDINARILY, WE WOULD DEFEND THE ONE WHO IS SADDLED WITH ALL THE DUTIES OF WORK WHILE THE OTHER SITS IN LEISURE, BUT OUR

LESSONS LEARNED AT THE FEET OF JESUS LUKE 10: 38--42 INTRODUCTION: HERE WE HAVE A CONTRAST BETWEEN TWO SISTERS, MARTHA AND MARY. WE KNOW IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR TWO SISTERS TO DISAGREE, OR HAVE DIFFERENT IDEAS OF WAYS TO DO THINGS; ESPECIALLY IF ONE IS DOING ALL THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 10:38

Denomination: Baptist

The Urgent Or The Important Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Comparing the Urgent and the Important to see what God sees as Important.

“The Urgent or The Important – Luke 10:38-42” Gladstone Baptist Church – TBA When I look around the church, I see so many things that urgently need doing – people’s needs, opportunities to develop, programs to run, etc – they all seem to be urgently needed. OOPS I’ve got a dilemma this morning, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

One Necessary Thing

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Message on the Mary and Martha encounter with Jesus. Jesus identifies the one essential thing.

Introduction Most everyone wants to be prepared for what lies ahead. If someone were to ask you what you need for the coming year, how would you answer? More money? More time? New friends? A vacation? A new job? A job? More education? More quality time with the family? A new house? Better ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Dealing With Holiday Emotions

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 13, 2008

The myriad of emotions as Christmas create a time of stress, conflict, frustration, and dissatisfaction. How do we deal with these emotions?

DEALING WITH HOLIDAY EMOTIONS LUKE 10:38-42 Introduction: Perhaps no other season lends itself to such a myriad of emotions as Christmas. The holidays can be a time of stress, conflict, frustration, and dissatisfaction causing emotions to intensify. Holiday Stress for many is all too real. Martha ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist