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Have A Mary Christmas Series

Contributed by Aaron Bryan on Dec 8, 2004

based on 48 ratings

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Like Christmas, Jesus was to the house of Martha. This contrasts our worship and works for the Lord in our service this time of year.

“Have A More Mary Christmas” Luke 10:38-42 1Co 7:35 And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction. In the holiday season our problem in America is we have too much. Too much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Sisters

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 14, 2006

based on 20 ratings

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Martha and Mary were sisters. They were both close friends of Jesus but they interacted with him, served him and worship him in different ways.

A Tale of Two Sisters Luke 10:38-42 Introduction: Tonight we want to look at two women who were prominent in the life of Jesus: Two sisters named Martha and Mary. They are mentioned in three separate incidents during Jesus’ ministry. 1. When he visited their home in Bethany (Luke 10:38-41), ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing A Day With God Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on May 5, 2003

based on 94 ratings

| 9,926 views

Three principles from the classic Mary/Martha story in Luke 10 to help us slow down the pace of life and learn to walk with God day-by day.

Futurist David Zach called what we do “hyperliving.” We want to do more and more things in less and less time. Some of us carry around planners as tall as Terminal Tower. We say things like. “OK kids, let’s see who can take a bath fastest!” We buy time saving gadgets and don’t have the time to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Focused Life - Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Derry on Nov 21, 2002

based on 328 ratings

| 22,263 views

what do we focus our time on - Mary vs. Martha

Living a focused life – Part 3 Video clip from “hook” - first 5 minutes. beginning with daughters play...ending when he answers his cell phone at the ballfield. Sometimes no matter how hard we try, we don’t seem to focus our time on the things that are most important. At the beginning of each ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Credible Christian Woman Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 21, 2002

based on 15 ratings

| 7,238 views

The Credible Christian woman will be found if she nurtures her inner being, if she is being herself, if she is being satisfied with the occupation in which she is engaged and if she will be present to others.

(By Di Appleby) ’For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven’. I think women know a lot about seasons. It’s tied up with our biology – we keep on experiencing changes. When we first menstruate, we come to realise that we are part of a sisterhood that shares a ...read more

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

Denomination: Anglican

Too Busy Not To Pray

Contributed by Shaun Smith on Jul 29, 2003

based on 84 ratings

| 18,385 views

Amidst the busyness of secular and Christian life, God is calling us to be still and know that He is God.

***It should be noted that parts of this sermon have come from the fantastic resource Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala.*** My prayer for today is that we would all be challenged. Not that we would come to church expecting to leave feeling warm and fuzzy. But that, at the end of our time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have Yourself A Mary Little Christmas (Outline)

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 3, 2001

based on 57 ratings

| 3,146 views

Wrong focus, wrong day, wrong practices. Full text to follow.

Have Yourself A Mary Little Christmas! Luke 10:38-42 I. By forgetting the flurry! A. Jesus just wants to be received. Vs. 38 B. Martha was distracted. Vs 40 C. Martha was irritable and critical. Vs. 40 II. By focusing on first things! A. The things troubling us will pass. Vs. 39, 41 B. Our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, 1 Corinthians 11:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Have Yourself A Mary Little Christmas!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 7, 2001

based on 65 ratings

| 3,770 views

Let’s Do Incarnation Day Instead! Warning: Take your Xanax before reading!

Have Yourself A Mary Little Christmas! Luke 10:38-42 I will admit it from the start that I am not enthralled about Christmas. Yes, when I was a kid I was into it like every other kid. What ruined it for me? Going to Bible College and studying the Word, Church History and various other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, 1 Corinthians 11:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Holiday Stress

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

based on 469 ratings

| 95,297 views

By looking at the story of Jesus in the home of Mary and Martha we find what is really "needed" during the Christmas holiday season.

December 6, 1998 INTRODUCTION A little boy and a little girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded “Silent Night” with the words, “sleep in heavenly beans.” His sister elbowed him, and said, “No. Not beans, peas!” The way many of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Focused On The One Thing Needed

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002

based on 52 ratings

| 16,807 views

The sermon focuses on the importance of God’s word

Often we find it hard to keep focused in the midst of distractions and therefore we cannot accomplish much. Distractions can be dangerous, even a small distraction while driving a car can result in an accident or worse. If a doctor becomes distracted while performing surgery, he could make a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Presence Of Jesus

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002

based on 111 ratings

| 11,438 views

A lesson about choices in Christian living.

IN THE PRESENCE OF JESUS Luke 10:38-42 INTRODUCTION: To come face to face with Jesus is a dream every real Christian shares. To gaze into His eyes, to feel the power of His presence and the purity of His soul, to have Him speak just one word in our hearing – how great would that experience be? How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Steps To Jesus

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Oct 18, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 10,888 views

The saddest thing that can happen to a Church member is to go to the grave without receiving Christ into their life. You’ve heard the invitation over and over again but here are four practical steps that might be helpful.

One bright and beautiful Sunday morning, people gathered in the church and listened to the organ play. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church. Everyone started screaming and running for the door, trampling each other in a frantic effort to get away from him. Everyone left except ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

Duty Vs. Devotion Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 30, 2002

based on 695 ratings

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Is it possible to serve the Lord out of habit rather than out of love? An examination of Martha and Mary illustrate the cost of a loss of focus.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 27 Duty vs. Devotion Luke 10:38-42 What brought you here today? Was it a sense of duty, you feel a sense of obligation, a responsibility to the Lord for all that he has done for you. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Mary, An Intimate Relationship

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jul 30, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 4,806 views

We the church Of Jesus Christ at large today, have become institutions that possess a Martha mentality

Mary, an intimate relationship HHM Pastor Jim Parisi July 28, 2002 Luke 10:38-42 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 Jesus’ feet and heard His word. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The The Answer To Your Deepest Need

Contributed by Andrew Clark on Aug 23, 2002

based on 135 ratings

| 7,105 views

Exploration of forgiveness.

Luke 7:36-50 (Jesus Anointed by a Sinful Woman) Title: The Answer to your deepest need Theme: Forgiveness Aim: To present the need for forgiveness that will make the congregation ask if they are missing out on something. Introduction A Salvation Army Officer, who worked with street people, was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Luke 10:38

Denomination: Holiness

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