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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

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Colossians 3:17, James 2:17, Revelation 12:11, Proverbs 27:17, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Timothy 1:7, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 10:32-33 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10, Psalm 15:2-5, Colossians 1:24-28, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Catholic

What Are Your Priorities PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024

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This sermon explores how to prioritize God's presence, pursue His peace, and place His purpose above all else, using the story of Mary and Martha.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to gather with you today, in this sacred space, to delve into the divine wisdom of God's Word. As we gather in fellowship, let us remember the words of Charles Spurgeon who once said, "Visit many good books, but live in the Bible." Our focus today is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Topics: Ordering Priorities

Best Use Of Time PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

based on 3 ratings

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This sermon emphasizes the importance of being present in God's presence, prioritizing spiritual nourishment over worldly tasks, and experiencing transformation through His divine power.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred sanctuary where we gather, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ’s love. We are here, in the warmth of fellowship, to share in the Word of God, to find comfort and guidance, and to draw strength from His eternal wisdom. In the flurry of our daily ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Topics: Relationship, Christ

Choosing What Is Most Needful

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 24, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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Special Quinceanera Message: Jesus has choosen what is most needful. He gives us the capacity to do the same. Because of this we get the miracle instead of a sermon.

It is truly a joy to be here – privileged to be a part of this wonderful celebration. Paola, we are here with your parents and with your friends and with your church family to thank God. It is through his grace that we can celebrate today. And our prayer today is that God may accompany you ...read more

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

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Holiday Season Stress Factor”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 19, 2001

based on 77 ratings

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Martha is a classic example of how we undertake projects for God with good intentions and blow them all out of proportion. Sometimes the things we set out to honor God with we end up dishonoring God with.

“The Holiday Season Stress Factor” Luke 10:38-42 Intro: I was reading this past week an article titled, "Christmas Pressures." In it they gave these statistics. · 80% of the families interviewed (80 families in all) experienced stress at Christmas. · 83% of those interviewed experienced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have Yourself A Mary Little Christmas (Outline)

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 3, 2001

based on 57 ratings

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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

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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

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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

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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

Two Women--Two Tasks

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

based on 88 ratings

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The account of Martha and Mary. All of us must show that in our life all of us must be both--"Martha" who serves, and "Mary" who sits at the feet of Jesus.

TWO WOMEN - TWO TASKS Martha the Doer and Mary the Devoted One By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION (Luke 10:38-42) A. Many have read the account of Martha and Mary who fussed over their role and relationship to Jesus. Practical people tend to take Martha’s side; contemplative people tend to take ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Jun 25, 2002

based on 190 ratings

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Many are too busy to pray and worship God. This sermon encourages us to return back to the basics and keep prayer and worship the main thing.

KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING By: Wah Lok Text : Luke 10:38 – 42 Verse 42 “One thing is needed and Mary has chosen that good part which will not be taken from her”. Introduction. There are many things in life which we consider important. Yearly, I would review my goals for the year and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Charismatic

Too Busy Not To Pray

Contributed by Shaun Smith on Jul 29, 2003

based on 84 ratings

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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

Choosing The Best Part: A Mother's Day Message

Contributed by Robert Massey on Mar 23, 2002

based on 846 ratings

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Mother’s Day Message for the busy mom.

CHOOSING THE BEST Luke 10:38-42 I realize that today’s woman has no easy task. I know that more appliances and conveniences are placed within the home with the goal of making the household chores easier. Things have certainly changed from the time that I was a child. There were no micro-wave ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 10:38-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Priorities Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Apr 27, 2002

based on 40 ratings

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Strengthing the family

Foundations of the Family: Priorities Luke 10:38-42 * The big pressure of today - time. 1. The most valuable of my possessions. 2. How to spend it - Psalms 90:10-12; Ephesians 5:15-16. * Time must be prioritized. 1. We all are given the same amount of time. 2. "He who can master the minutes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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