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  • John Hamby avatar

    Duty Vs. Devotion Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 695 ratings
     | 92,518 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary, An Intimate Relationship

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,569 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Clark avatar

    Finding The Heart's True Home

    Contributed by Andrew Clark on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 155 ratings
     | 13,121 views

    Finding our way in the worship of God.

    "Finding the Heart’s True Home" Luke 10:38-42; Luke 7:37-38; Acts 16:22-26 Theme: Worship Aim: To teach what worship really is and encourage the congregation to BE worshippers. Introduction What is worship? Is it singing Christian songs on a Sunday? Is it singing Christian songs any other day? ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Priority Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Sep 4, 2002
    based on 138 ratings
     | 10,612 views

    This is the first sermon in a series on Worship.

    The Priority of Worship Luke 10: 38-42 This sermon is the first in a series that we will be studying over the next few weeks on the topic of Worship. It is my prayer that by the end of this series we will better understand the importance of worship as well as what God desires from our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing A Day With God Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on May 5, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,604 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Busy Not To Pray

    Contributed by Shaun Smith on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 17,892 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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Holiday Season Stress Factor”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,189 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have Yourself A Mary Little Christmas (Outline)

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,016 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have Yourself A Mary Little Christmas!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 7, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 3,616 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Handle Holiday Stress

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 469 ratings
     | 95,059 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keep Focused On The One Thing Needed

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 52 ratings
     | 15,653 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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Priorities Series

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,871 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two Women--Two Tasks

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 11,051 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Massey avatar

    Choosing The Best Part: A Mother's Day Message

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Mar 23, 2002
    based on 846 ratings
     | 158,971 views

    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

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Jun 25, 2002
    based on 190 ratings
     | 15,425 views

    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

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    Denomination: Charismatic