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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Jesus Blessed The Mess

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 13, 2022
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    Jesus excepts and encourages Mary although she was a slacker and He discipline's Martha although she is doing her job.

    Jesus Blessed the Mess Luke 10:38-42 1. I heard this said somewhere “Pay no attention to my mess Bless this Mess she said” • Martha maybe the neat, tidy, and organized housekeeper the text says 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. • Mary may have been “Messy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Choosing The Better Part

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 15, 2022
     | 2,660 views

    Like Mary, we must make the willful choice to come near to Jesus in salvation and to allow the Holy Spirit to work within us to live a sanctified life pleasing to God.

    WE LIVE IN AN AGE OF TECHNOLOGY! I REALIZE THAT IS MORE THAN AN OBVIOUS STATEMENT, BUT WITH THE ADVANCES IN THE MANY FORMS OF ELECTRONICS, WE CAN BECOME EMERSED IN MANY NEUROLOGICAL AND CAPTIVATING ACTIVITIES. ANYONE WITH A CELL-PHONE, TODAY, CAN ATTEST TO HOW MESMERIZING A SMALL, HAND-HELD PIECE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Empowered By Listening

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 17, 2022
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    In today's focus on Mary and Martha, we explore how listening to Jesus is the most important thing we can do as Christians....we are reminded of the shape of God's love and it shapes our actions and gives purpose to our actions.

    Introduction: Today’s sermon has been prepared by Pastor Richard, who is currently recovering from Covid. Opening Prayer: Loving Lord, we thank You that You are constantly talking to us. Help us to have open ears and hearts to hear and receive from You. In Jesus name we pray. Amen Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When The Guest Becomes The Host

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 18, 2022
     | 2,376 views

    A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 16

    July 17, 2022 Gen. 18:1-10a; Lk. 10:38-42 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church When the Guest Becomes the Host Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s a joy surrounding hospitality. It’s a delight to welcome people into ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Center Bubbled Life

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 1, 2022
     | 1,765 views

    This little sermon/devotional can be used before Communion to speak of the need to live a life of balance between DOING and BEING - using Martha and Mary as a backdrop. You can give out little bubble balance/level items as a reminder.

    Scripture: Luke 10:38-42 and Psalms 46 Theme: Living a Balanced Life – Doing and Being Title: Living a Center Bubbled Life Learning through Jesus’ conversation with Martha and Mary how to live a more balanced life between doing and being. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Climb To The Top Series

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Aug 2, 2022
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     | 1,855 views

    God doesn't want our successes. He wants us. Your significance, your value has already been proven and paid for, free of charge.

    Today wraps up this series on idolatry. Over the last 4 weeks we've talked about exposing the golden calf in our lives, looking at surface idols and root idols. Then we talked about a couple of specific areas of idolatry that commonly affect us, family and money. As this series comes to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "mind Your Own Business" Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Aug 4, 2022
     | 1,577 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "Mind Your Own Business" Luke 10:38-42 A sermon for 6/12/22 – Trinity Sunday Pastor John Bright Luke 10 “38 Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Distractions Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 12, 2022
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    This sermon looks at the story of Martha and Mary and prioritizes the value of "being with Jesus" over "doing for Jesus."

    Please open your Bibles to Luke 10:38. If you have been here for a while, you know we have been going through this series called “Do not conform. Be transformed.” The series is based the passage out of Romans 12:2 that says “Do not be conformed to the pattern of the world but be transformed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Listening

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 18, 2022
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    Listening

    Listening Scripture Luke 10: 38-42   Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Listening is a skill. Speaking is a skill. Doing something is a skill. Hearing is not a skill. Now, we may wonder why there is a difference between listening and hearing. We can hear many things. We may not register it ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Escuchando

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 18, 2022
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    Escuchando

    Escuchando Sagrada Escritura Lucas 10: 38-42   Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Escuchar es una habilidad. Hablar es una habilidad. Hacer algo es una habilidad. Oír no es una habilidad. Ahora, podemos preguntarnos por qué hay una diferencia entre escuchar y ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Nakikinig

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 18, 2022
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     | 1,230 views

    Nakikinig

    Nakikinig Banal na Kasulatan Lucas 10:38-42   Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, Ang pakikinig ay isang kasanayan. Ang pagsasalita ay isang kasanayan. Ang paggawa ng isang bagay ay isang kasanayan. Ang pandinig ay hindi isang kasanayan. Ngayon, maaari tayong magtaka kung bakit may pagkakaiba ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Only One Thing Is Needful

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 7, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,026 views

    We live in a time of never-ending worries and distractions.

    (This is not an original message, some key points have come from other ministers) TITLE: ONLY ONE THING IS NEEDFUL SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 10:38-42 Today’s gospel is probably one of the shortest narratives in the Bible, but even though it is short, it still has a lot to say. In today’s gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Priorities

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 1, 2023
     | 1,524 views

    When Jesus comes first, everything else falls into place.

    Good morning. My name is Martha, and I don’t come out looking very good in the story I’m about to tell you. Mind you, I meant well, but meaning well doesn’t mean doing well. And of course, I was also doing what everybody expected me to do. I always have. It’s safe, I’m good at it, and besides, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    One Thing Is Needful Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 3, 2020
     | 2,582 views

    Something to consider when we are tempted to ask, "Lord, do you care?" Or tempted to order God around.

    Tuesday of 27th Week in Course 2020 One Thing is Needful People like me who are always busy can easily fall into what I call the “Martha trap.” Here we see two sisters, sisters of Lazarus of Bethany, during a visitation to their home by Our Lord. Mary sits at the feet of Jesus, soaking up his ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Wise Women Still Seek Him Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on May 8, 2019
     | 5,845 views

    Today the pressures and responsibilities of life are great. It seems like there’s always something, something problematic such as: financial obligations, marital conflicts, unruly children, faulty products, accidents, etc. And no one is exempt! A common expression is, “Oh no, not again!”

    I. People in the days of Jesus experienced similar situations A. Martha, the sister of Mary, is a case in point. She was so busy with the small stuff that she missed the main thing. JESUS had come to her house! He was there for her. He was not there for her to take care of Him; He was there to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational