Sermons on Luke 10:38-42:

She Hath Chosen The Good Part

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022

A famous actor was invited to a dinner party. After the main course, the actor was asked if he would be willing to recite a piece of poetry for the guests.

The actor readily agreed and asked if someone at the dinner table would like to suggest what he should recite. There was a deadly hush until an old clergyman raised his hand and said: “May I ask you to recite the 23rd Psalm?” The actor was rather taken back but agreed, saying: “I will recite Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The 5 Love Languages - Quality Time Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 28, 2022

A look at how we can better love one another and God through the 5 love languages.

The 5 Languages of Love Quality Time May 1, 2022 God gave us a new commanded to love one another as he loved us. It seems like it should be simple. In some ways it is simple. Yet, it seems way more complicated. As a man, I realize that dealing with the opposite sex starts out when you’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 15:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Come To The Table

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 5, 2022

The table is more than just a place to have a meal. Other things happen at the kitchen or dining room table. Conversations take place at the table; people play games and do projects at the table. Special things happen at the table.

COME TO THE TABLE We just had Thanksgiving where we got together with family and friends and gathered around the table. We like to hear that call, "dinner's ready, everyone come to the table". But that's not just a call to come and eat. The table is more than just a place to have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 22:14-27, 2 Samuel 9:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The One Needful Thing

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 6, 2022

This message is about the one thing our Father needs from us.

Good morning to the blessed of the Lord! You are God’s hope in this world! Praise God! If you are like me, and I believe most of you are, when I stand before Jesus on my day of judgment and He pulls out the book of life and sees my name written therein, He will look up, smile and say “Welcome home ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-16, Luke 10:38-42, Jude 1:1-3, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 12:2, John 4:31-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Let Your Heart Be Troubled

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Feb 9, 2015

Worry is dangerous. Worry can weaken your spirit, soul and body. John 10:10 tells us that the devil is out to destroy; this is his mission in life. Worry is a perfect tool for him to carry out this mission.

Text: Luke 10:38-41 It is natural or part of human nature to be concerned about unpleasant situations in our lives, family, church and nation. For example, in 1 Samuel 10:2, the Bible tells us that when the donkeys of Kish the father of Saul, were missing and he sent Saul to go and look for them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-48, John 11:17-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

More: One Thing!

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 22, 2017

The devil wants to keep us so busy that we don’t have time to experience the abundant life, rest and peace that Jesus offers to us.

MORE: ONE THING: INTRO TO TOPIC: Last week, Pastor Craig kicked off our new series: • “More: What if less actually gave you more?” • Jesus said: “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 10:10

Denomination: *other

The Two Sisters And The Act Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Nov 15, 2017

Two sisters demonstrating two aspect of following the Lord. The life of Mary shows what is most needed to please the Lord and her sister service and works that burdens. Learning from the sister is needed in this crucial; time of our faith.

Learning from the Two Sisters Text: Luke 10:38-42 Sermon Title: Following Christ Jesus as Lord Bible Readings: Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14;3- 9, John 11;1-45, 12:1-11 Bible Readings: Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14;3- 9, John 11;1-45, 12:1-11 Our study today involves ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hospitality Of Mary And Martha Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 14, 2017

When Jesus entered the house, He began to preach to those that were there, and to those who came along with him. Martha was extremely busy getting everything ready for the meal, but her sister Mary set down at Jesus feet to listen to what He said.

Judea Lesson: The Hospitality of Mary and Martha Luke 10:38-42 Our lesson this morning is from Luke 10:38-42, and I want to read it first from the Living Bible, because there it is easier to follow and understand. 38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem they came to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Vs. Martha: Busy Vs Better Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 15, 2017

It is good to be busy serving the Lord; however, we must not neglect discipleship because being too busy to sit at the feet of Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today as we continue with our Deep Thoughts with Jesus series, we will come upon an interesting situation that most all of us can relate to. • Have you ever been really busy doing something at home, maybe like cleaning the house, and your spouse and children are sitting on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Refocusing Our Commitment To Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 8, 2016

The Guest is more important than the hospitality.

REFOCUSING OUR COMMITMENT TO JESUS. Luke 10:38-42. Luke has arranged his material thematically (Luke 1:3), and it is interesting here to notice that this little but highly significant domestic incident immediately follows the parable of ‘the neighbourly kindness of the hated Samaritan’ (as I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Worth Of A Woman

Contributed by Archie Norman on May 11, 2016

the worth of a woman

The Worth of a Woman Luke 10:38-42 1. At Jesus' feet - place of transformation - Luke 10:39 2. At Jesus' feet - place of submission - John 11:32 3. At Jesus feet - place of adoration - John 12:3 *She was extravagant and extreme ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Just One Thing Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

The “one thing” that is necessary in our relationship with Jesus is to listen to and respond to His words.

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Sloth Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 20, 2021

Sloth is a sluggishness of soul or boredom because of the exertion necessary for the performance of a good work. Are we guilty of it?

In the rain forests of Central and South America dwells a small ugly looking mammal called a sloth. This little creature is so sedentary that algae grows on its furry coat. When it moves—which is rarely, since it spends 20 hours a day sleeping—it travels at a top speed of 0.15 mph. When we think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"An Appointment With Intimacy— (... And God Cried!)”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 1, 2018

Mary sat still. What a poignant moment. When you’re intimate with God everything is the same, rain or shine. Storm or no storm. Trust. Peace. It is still the same. Because God is the same. HE IS FAITHFUL to the core! From eternity to eternity.

Luke10:38 “...A woman by the name of Martha welcomed Him and made Him feel quite at home. 39 She had a sister, Mary, who sat before the Master, hanging on every word He said. 40 But Martha was pulled away by all she had to do in the kitchen. Later, she stepped in, interrupting them. "Master, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

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