Sermons on Luke 10:40:

Mary Versus Martha - A Matter Of Priority

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 10, 2015

We often hear the account of the dinner given for Jesus at Martha's house as a, "Mary was good and Martha was BAD" sort of idea. But, is that really the essence of what happened? Let's take a look ...

Today we'll be taking a look at an interesting event which took place in Bethany at the home of Martha, Mary and Lazarus. So, let's get right into it, OK? Luke 10:38-42 NRSV “Now as they went on their way, [Jesus] entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Nazarene

Inconvenient Grace

Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015

Grace is not always easy or convenient

Inconvenient Grace Numbers 22:22-31 Proverbs 19:21 Luke 10:38-42 That’s a funny clip about the foolishness of or the delusion of each of us being in control of our lives and of the plans we’ve made for them. But the truth is, very few things in life go exactly as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Refocusing Our Commitment To Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 8, 2016

The Guest is more important than the hospitality.

REFOCUSING OUR COMMITMENT TO JESUS. Luke 10:38-42. Luke has arranged his material thematically (Luke 1:3), and it is interesting here to notice that this little but highly significant domestic incident immediately follows the parable of ‘the neighbourly kindness of the hated Samaritan’ (as I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Worth Of A Woman

Contributed by Archie Norman on May 11, 2016

the worth of a woman

The Worth of a Woman Luke 10:38-42 1. At Jesus' feet - place of transformation - Luke 10:39 2. At Jesus' feet - place of submission - John 11:32 3. At Jesus feet - place of adoration - John 12:3 *She was extravagant and extreme ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants Us To Get Closer To Him Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 5, 2019

1. Jesus wants us to be confident in Him (John 12:1-2). 2. Jesus wants us to be committed to Him (John 12:2-5, 9-11). 3. Jesus wants to take care of us (John 12:4-8). 4. Jesus wants to commend us (Matthew 26:7-13).

God Wants Us to Get Closer to Him The Gospel of John John 12:1-11, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 26:7-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 3, 2017 (Revised December 5, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 12, God's Word jumps forward about two months. We are now only six days before ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 26:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Go - Distractions

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 6, 2019

An advent journey looking at what we need to let go of in order to draw closer to God

Letting Go - Distractions December 8, 2019 Act like I am texting . . . OH . . . sorry about that. I got a text from a friend about the Bears game. Then we got caught up in other talking about baseball. That made me think about summer - and I need some new shorts, so I was checking for Black ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 14:28-30, Hebrews 12:1-2, Proverbs 4:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Sloth Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 20, 2021

Sloth is a sluggishness of soul or boredom because of the exertion necessary for the performance of a good work. Are we guilty of it?

In the rain forests of Central and South America dwells a small ugly looking mammal called a sloth. This little creature is so sedentary that algae grows on its furry coat. When it moves—which is rarely, since it spends 20 hours a day sleeping—it travels at a top speed of 0.15 mph. When we think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing A Greater Anointing Of God’s Power - Lessons From Three Women Of The Bible

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 19, 2021

Jesus said that there is only one thing necessary in the life of a Born-Again Christian.

It isn't the "Great Commission" – to go into the world and make disciples of all nations…. (Matthew 28:19). It isn't having more "faith in God" (Hebrews 5:11-6:3). It isn't reading the Word of God (1 Timothy 3:15). It isn't prayer (1 Thessalonians ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 1:1, John 3:16, John 17:3, Psalm 37:4, Proverbs 3:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Choice Is Yours

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jun 30, 2020

Life is filled with choices. It is our choice to be at peace or to be distracted. Our happiness depends on our choice. Here, we find two women who make two different choices and face the end-result of their choice.

I remember a story that I heard some time ago. A man once visited a counsellor and told him his problem. He said, “Sir, 10 years back, when I was married, whenever I came home from work, my wife would run to welcome me and bring my pair of home footwear and my dog would come barking at me. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 12:1-8

When You Hit Rock Bottom... Do We Have Enough?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 14, 2021

Life is never easy. God has a plan A and if need a plan B. Consider Elijah's journey. Some will hate God's message and his messengers.

WHEN YOU HIT THE ROCK BOTTOM… DO WE HAVE ENOUGH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a small barrel on a table in front of the church. I discuss “HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH?” I do not discuss what is in the barrel. The barrel has 3 measures of meal in the barrel. IN 1501 TO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:40, Luke 10:42, 1 Kings 17:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Martha And Mary

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 25, 2020

Luke 10

38 Now as they were traveling along, He entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who was also seated at the Lord’s feet, and was listening to His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with [a]all her preparations; and she came up to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Vineyard

"Back To The True Meaning Of Christmas”

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 19, 2020

Christmas this year is very different from before because of the pandemic. But God can use this challenging situation to bring back the true meaning of Christmas.

Let’s read Luke 10:38-42 and Isaiah 1:13-14. We are only days away from the biggest birthday celebration in the world! There has been a debate over the actual birthday of Jesus Christ. Alfred Edersheim, the famous Jewish researcher and author, suggested that December 25 is a reasonable date for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Isaiah 1:13-14, Romans 8:28-29, Luke 2:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A "mary" Christmas

Contributed by Gary Martin on Dec 19, 2020

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

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Apostolic

What Mary Got Right

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 9, 2021

Mary was willing to leave the role society expected of her. She's a great example to us: Jesus calls all of us, in one way or another, to leave.

This talk starts with a very short sketch, done online. The person who plays Martha will need an apron, a rolling pin and a few pans. Sketch: [Members of the cast first introduce themselves.] Simon-Peter: Hey, Andrew, we’re quite close to Bethany, aren’t we? Andrew: Yes. Mary and Martha live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Balancing Inward And Outward Service

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 10, 2021

This sermon is going to focus on Mary and Martha’s different approaches to pleasing to pleasing God and suggest that a balance of both service and reflection is what pleases God.

Balancing Inward and Outward Service Luke 10:38-42 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 I remember the day when I said YES to the Lord. I was born that day of the water and Spirit and felt an overwhelming peace that comes from being eternally adopted as God’s son. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist