Sermons on Luke 10:38-42:

Martha, Martha

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 12, 2019

The docility of Mary is the opposite of willfulness of her sister Martha (Self-will run riot)

Recently I read about a Sunday school class for three-year old’s. Their lesson for the day was the story of Jesus’ visit to the home of Mary and Martha. Afterwards, the teacher asked, “What would you do if Jesus were coming to your house today?” One little girl quickly replied, “I would tell my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Genesis 18:1-10, Colossians 1:24-28

Denomination: Catholic

How Can I Be Sure? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Dealing with the exclusiveness of Jesus as the only way to salvation

Question to be asked: This question is really important to me. I’m wondering how you can be so confident that our way is the right way. With all the different religions in the world, all the different ways of interpreting the Bible, how can we be sure that we have the right way? Or does it even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:41-42, Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Vida De DevociÓn

Contributed by Carlos Kleber Maia on Aug 26, 2019

Los discípulos de Jesús deben tener una vida de devoción que busque complacer al Señor y no solo hacer algo por Él.

VIDA DE DEVOCIÓN Texto: Lc 10: 38-42 Propósito: Quiero que los discípulos de Jesús tengan una vida de devoción, buscando agradar al Señor y no solo hacer algo por Él. Introduccion ¿Qué espera el Señor Jesús de sus discípulos? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Secret Of Success

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Sep 6, 2019

As it is in the natural so it is in the spiritual as God created all things. Jesus uses His creation to reveal a deep spiritual truth to His disciples. That is how to bear fruit, how to love one another and how to be a disciple.

One day a young pastor said to me, ‘everyone tells me I must love. I must love God and I must love others, but no one can tell me how can I love. Please tell me how can I love?’ Jesus reveals to us the secret of success. That is how to bear fruit, how to love and how to be a disciple. God’s love ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8, Luke 10:31-42, John 4:34

Falling In Love And Enjoying The Sacred Presence Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 5, 2019

The time we give in contemplative prayer or reading the Scriptures in quiet faith is a wonderful preparation for an eternity in His presence, in the arms of Jesus Christ.

Tuesday of 26th week in course 2019 The best part The experience of falling in love is an unmatched moment of one’s life. When you see clearly “the One” and know that your whole life has been a preparation for this moment of encounter, you never forget the place and circumstances of that awesome ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Meals With Jesus - Mary And Martha Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Jun 15, 2016

Worship fuels service

The gospel of Luke is the story of Jesus heading towards Jerusalem to die for us and rise again. It's written as a series of journeys that include meals. Each meal unfolds a bit more of the gospel. There some strange teaching going round now where people say the teaching of the Gospel is just for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Charismatic

Mary Of Bethany - Sitting At The Feet Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 4, 2016

Luke shares with us a story of Mary. 1. M - Mary ( A woman) 2. A - Attitude (Servant) 3. R - Right Priorities (Seek first the Kingdom of Heaven) 4. Y - Yielded Heart and Life (At the feet of Jesus)

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42; John 12:1-5 and Psalms 52 Theme: Mary of Bethany - Hero of the Faith Proposition: Luke shares with us a story of Mary. 1. M - Mary ( A woman) 2. A - Attitude (Servant) 3. R - Right Priorities (Seek first the Kingdom of Heaven) 4. Y - Yielded ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Nazarene

Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 16, 2016

When people are with us, we must be with them. When God is present with us, we must be present with him. When life gets complicated, simplicity is the best solution.

How many of you have ever prepared a meal for a large group of people and wished that you had at least one other person to help you? If you have, you can understand how Martha felt in the gospel reading we heard from Luke 10:38-42 earlier in this morning’s service. This story takes place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

Two Different Relationships To Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 16, 2016

Two sisters loved Jesus immensely - but only one cultivated her relationship with Jesus for which she is commended

Trinity 8 TSJ and WSG 17-07-2016 Luke 10:38-42 - Martha and Mary Introduction To get to the root of a Gospel reading you need to look at it in context. Darrell Bock in the NIV Application Commentary on Luke says this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

A Message From Martha

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 17, 2016

“Don’t Get Hangry Like I Did. Keep Devouring the One Thing Needful!”

Every now and then a new word comes into the English language, which makes me wonder what took so long for it to be “invented.” Once such brilliant word is “hangry.” Do you know what it means to be “hangry”? It’s the anger you feel because you’re so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

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 C Jordan 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