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  • Larry Grant avatar

    Choose That Good Part

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 6, 2022
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    Martha opened her home to Jesus and did her best to be a good hostess. Mary, on the other hand, opened her heart to Jesus and tried her best just to love the Lord. While Martha labored, Mary listened and found a place of worship at the feet of Jesus.

    Illus: Recently I received an important text in the early hours of Sunday Morning. It was information that I would most likely need for the coming weeks. It was from someone I love and have known for decades. So in the midst of my Sunday Morning Meditation, I figured it being 6am it was weighing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving Jesus First

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 10, 2022
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    Martha was working in the kitchen to earn Jesus’ approval, while Mary was sitting in the living room listening to Him teach. But Jesus had no problem with Mary. Why? Because our love of Him must come before our service.

    The living room intimacy Mary enjoyed with Jesus will never come out of the busyness of Martha’s kitchen. Busyness . . . breeds distraction. - Joanna Weaver(1) One time a counterfeit bill made it into circulation and no one knew it was fake for quite some time. It was spent hundreds of times on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Be Too Busy, Be Too Focused

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 30, 2025
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    Busyness may drain your strength, but focus secures your destiny in Christ.

    DON’T BE TOO BUSY, BE TOO FOCUSED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 10:38-42 Key Verse: “But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:42) Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:13-14, Colossians 3:2, Proverbs 4:25, Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lesson At Jesus' Feet!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 28, 2022
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    We can get so busy in DAILY MENIAL CHORES that we forget the beauty of an intimate relationship with God. Mary is found 3 times at Jesus' feet. At Jesus' feet is more than a position. Choose the good part.

    THE LESSON OF SITTING AT JESUS’ FEET… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) While visiting door to door in Middlesboro, Ky., we had some friends and the daughter was visiting. She asked me: PREACHER WOULD YOU MIND TAKING YOUR SHOES OFF SO I CAN SEE YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Exemplary Leadership Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Apostle Tonya on Oct 25, 2022
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    The exemplary leadership of our Savior whereby the Scriptures record He taught His Disciples and teaches leaders today.

    In the Gospels, we are favored by the Spirit of God to be introduced to our First Love, our Beloved Savior. It is also in these blessed pages wherefore we read of our Majesty’s Earthly Ministry and His Followers whom hungered and listened while our Holy Lord most masterfully taught: astonishingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Thanksgiving Thieves

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 16, 2022
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    Thieves were caught stealing on Thanksgiving! We look at four thieves that steal our joy at Thanksgiving: self-centeredness, aggravation at small problems, discontent, and unbelief in God. We discuss how to arrest these criminals & put them behind bars!

    THE THANKSGIVING THIEVES Psalm 92:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EXCUSES ABOUT NOT GOING TO CHURCH 1. Two Christian men were fishing on Sunday morning but were feeling pretty guilty, especially since the fish weren't biting. 2. One said to the other, "I feel a little guilty about not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Martha – Sister Of Mary And Lazarus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
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    Martha was a devoted and hospitable follower of Jesus who initially struggled with anxiety and distraction. However, she demonstrated great faith in Christ and learned to balance service with worship.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF MARTHA – SISTER OF MARY AND LAZARUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 10:38-42 "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her." – Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Lazarus – Raised From The Dead By Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
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    Lazarus’ life demonstrates Jesus’ power over death, the importance of divine timing, and the impact of a testimony. His story reminds us that no situation is too hopeless for God to restore. Like Lazarus, we must believe in Jesus, trust His word, and live as testimonies of His resurrection power.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF LAZARUS – RAISED FROM THE DEAD BY JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 11:1-44 "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.'" – John 11:25 Supporting Texts: John 12:1-11, Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The One Thing Needed

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 12, 2025
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    n a world overflowing with distractions and demands, The One Thing Needed calls us to stop striving and start abiding—choosing, like Mary, to sit at the feet of Jesus, trust fully in Him, and find lasting peace and purpose in His presence.

    The One Thing Needed Luke 10:38-42; Psalms 46:10; Proverbs 3:5-6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What’s the number one thing you’re chasing after in life right now? Maybe, in your deep longing for connection, you're seeking to be known—really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Thing Is Needed

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 28, 2023
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    The account of Mary and Martha reminds us that only one thing is needed. We face so many distractions. There really is only one Attraction.

    “ONE THING IS NEEDED” (Outline) February 12, 2023 – Epiphany 6 – LUKE 10:38-42 INTRO: “ONE THING IS NEEDED”. The Bible has examples of those who knew the importance of holding fast to God’s Word. Mary, mother of Jesus, gave birth to her son. Shepherds come to see the Savior. They spoke with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    An Extravagant Gift Of Love At Bethany Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2023
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    Looming over this joyous occasion was the prospect of the coming arrest, trial, scouring and crucifixion of Jesus. It almost seems as if Mary understood the weight of moment that was upon her Lord. So, Mary enters the room during the meal and changes the atmosphere.

    Sermon -An Extravagant Gift of Love At Bethany Scripture Lesson: Matthew 26:6-16 “Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had previously had leprosy. 7 While he was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume and poured it over his head. 8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    God And Culture

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 17, 2025
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    Which laws should you follow, God's or Culture's? There are times that culture/society will create a law that violates God's law. Can you follow that Law?

    God and Culture Luke 10:38-42 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz The Mary and Martha story can be found in Luke chapter 10 verses 38 to 42. The usual interpretation is that Jesus is telling Martha that it’s more important to listen to him than it is to do the regular household work. And that’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    Evangelism (Becoming The Light In A Dark World)

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jul 5, 2025
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    Evangelism calls us to shine brightly as lights in the world, reflecting God’s love through our actions, stories, and relationships. Let’s explore how to overcome obstacles and illuminate our communities.

    Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV) "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choosing The Better Part And Learning From Jesus Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2025
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    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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    How Is Suffering More Than A Curse?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 17, 2025
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    Saul was a very, very good Jew. He saw the emerging Church in the months after the first Pentecost as a threat on multiple levels.

    Sixteenth Sunday in Course 2025 Let’s begin with a question that I believe every follower of Christ should ask, early or late in our discipleship: Am I proud to be a Christian? What does that even mean? “Proud to be a Christian.” We feel pride in our own accomplishments, that is the good ones. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic