Sermons on Luke 10:40:

Devoted Or Distracted?

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 17, 2016

Sometimes we get so busy for the Lord that we lose what is most important: that quiet time before the Lord. Mary and Martha show us a contrast in devotion and distraction, and challenge us to keep Christ first.

Luke 10:38-42 Devoted or Distracted? My internet went out Friday, so I went through all the troubleshooting. And then it asked me, “Do you want me to reboot the router?” And I hit the “yes” button. By all means, reboot the router, if that will reconnect me with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

"Welcome Jesus"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 20, 2016

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

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Formations: First Things First

Contributed by N A on Jul 24, 2016

Three of the key spiritual formations are abiding in Jesus in prayer, abiding in the Word, and abiding in His love.

SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #4: FIRST THINGS FIRST SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS QUOTE: “To live the spiritual life and to let God’s presence fill us takes constant prayer, and to move from our illusions and isolation back to that place in the heart where God continues to form us in the likeness of Christ takes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 15:1-3

Denomination: *other

Love Is Not Arrogant Or Rude Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

When I love like Jesus loves my passion for people prevails over my pride in my position

ENGAGE Several weeks ago I was officiating a volleyball match in a tournament. During one rally I blew my whistle and before I even made my call, one of the players made a comment that indicated he thought the call was going to go against his team. So, in what was certainly not one of my finest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Stress Free Christmas Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

Jesus said to the disciples, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you…Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 And yet, you look at most people’s lives during the holidays and there is anything but peace

A Stress-free Christmas Luke 10: 38-42 We’re late for caroling! Let’s go,” Cynthia Cutt shouted down the hallway to here teenage daughter. Her stress level had peaked. She was the choir director of our church, so Christmas was her busiest time of year. Sometimes it seemed like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Worthy

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2014

Will we sit at Jesus' feet or will we be too busy to learn from the Master?

God Is Worthy Luke 10:38-42 January 19, 2013 I don’t think we ever fully appreciate time. We race around to accomplish so much, yet at the end of the day we’re exhausted and too often can’t really remember what we even accomplished, let alone did during the day. Now, why is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

"What Did Jesus Say About Motherhood?" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 9, 2014

This sermon looks at motherhood from the perspective of the story of Mary & Martha.

“WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT MOTHERHOOD?” Lk. 10:38-42 INTRO – There’s a war going on against women in our world today. Not using this terminology the way the liberals in America use it, when they suggest that the war against women is when we as Christians stand against ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Making Better Choices Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015

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

Scripture: Luke 10:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Balance Of Worship And Service Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

Are you faithful in your worship and service?

Worship and Service Out theme this month is the Supernatural Spring of Worship. And my question for you is this: Are you faithful in your worship and service? Perhaps I need to clarify the question a little. What really brought you here this morning? Was it your desire to fill your heart with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Shift, Part 4: Shift Your Priorities Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 28, 2020

A look at five "one thing" statements in Scripture, and what they can teach us about what really matters

Good morning. Please turn in your Bibles to Luke chapter 10. This morning will be a little different though, because instead of diving deep into one passage, we are actually going to be turning to several different passages of Scripture. So you might want to flex your fingers to get them limbered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 18:18-23, Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Choice Is Yours

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jul 1, 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

Mother's Day 2020

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 4, 2020

With this sermon we want to encourage all mother's to stand firm in their God given roles and to gain continued strength by looking to Jesus - the Author and Finisher of our faith.

Mother’s Day 2020 Text: Luke 10:38-42, Philippians 3:17-4:1 Good morning. Today is Mother’s Day, and it’s one of those holidays that I’ve truly come to appreciate more and more as I’ve grown older. I appreciate it, because of my own desire to honor my mother, and my mother-in-law… and to honor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible