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Let Go Of Lazarus

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 2, 2019

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Everyone has a ‘Lazarus’; everyone has a person, place or thing that they believe is essential to their lives. We can’t imagine life without our ‘Lazarus’. This sermon encourages us to mature in our faith by ‘letting go of Lazarus’ and holding on to Christ.

Let Go of Lazarus So they took away the stone. And Jesus looked upward and said, “Father, I thank you for having heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I have said this for the sake of the crowd standing here, so that they may believe that you sent me.” When he had said this, he cried with ...read more

Scripture: John 11:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 8, 2011

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Jesus is THE resurrection and THE life. DO you want eternal life? It comes only through Jesus.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we are just a couple of weeks from Resurrection Sunday, I want us to take you on a little mental journey before we unfold our text today. • I want you to imagine that you are a friend of the best Doctor in the country and you have seen Him do some amazing things. One ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Careful Or Carefree Hospitality

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 22, 2007

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Are we disciples who struggle constantly to keep up with our commitments to Christ or do we follow Him in a way that our work flows out of His will for us.

March, 2007 “Careful or Carefree Hospitality” Luke 10:38-42 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture Martha invited Jesus and his disciples to her house so that He would have a place to teach. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus lived in the town of Bethany; and Martha the older sister, was the hostess. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

How To Choose The Best Part

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 17, 2021

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When my wife was sick at home she called me at the office and asked me stop by the grocery store on my way home to buy a loaf of bread.

Listen; if I am not mistaken I can not remember going to a grocery store since I became an adult. But as I got inside I had no idea where the bread was. I walked all over the store and finally found the section that had the bread. That was not an easy job because there were all kinds of bread on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

When The Guest Becomes The Host

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 18, 2022

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A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 16

July 17, 2022 Gen. 18:1-10a; Lk. 10:38-42 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church When the Guest Becomes the Host Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s a joy surrounding hospitality. It’s a delight to welcome people into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Too Busy To Listen

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 28, 2000

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There is a passage in the Gospel of Luke that talks about two sisters and their attitudes and methods for spending time with the Lord. One of the sisters had her spiritual priorities straight. The other was too busy to listen.

Too Busy To Listen Luke 10:38-42 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 31, 2000 Introduction: A few weeks ago, I was talking with Pamela and Linda after church. We were talking about the fact that while it is good to study God’s Word verse-by-verse, it’s also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

Mary Chose The Necessary Part

Contributed by David Tack on Oct 17, 2012

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Many today find Christ in their knowledge (or service) but having very little room for Jesus in their busy and hectic lives: that is in heart (in worship).

Mary Chose the Necessary Part Text Passage: Luke 10:38-42- (38) Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. (39) And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. (41) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

One Needful Thing

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 22, 2019

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With so many pressing things distracting us, Jesus calls us to focus on what is truly important, being truly present with him.

July 21, 2019 Lk. 10:38-42 Rev. Mary Erickson One Needful Thing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There is a joy surrounding hospitality. It’s delightful to be the one who welcomes. And it’s warmly gracious to be the one who is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

She Hath Chosen The Good Part

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022

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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

Doers And Dreamers

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016

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There are those who think they have to do everything themselves and then there are those who realize that worshiping God is where we begin to serve.

TITLE: Doers and Dreamers TEXT: Luke 10:38-42 INTRO: Continuing with our survey of incidents that are unique to Luke's Gospel, we come to a story about two sisters with very different personalities and how they interacted with Jesus. I. MARTHA (v.38) A. Who was Martha? 1. Only one Martha in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Church-Bethany Style

Contributed by James Groce on Nov 25, 2001

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Bethany represents UNFULFILLED POTENTIAL

------------------------------------------ Luke 10:38-42 38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman namedMartha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

The One Thing

Contributed by Richard Jumper on Jul 22, 2007

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This is for people who are searching for something in their life and they are unsure of what it is.

Did you know that you were a “searcher”? That’s also the way the Bible describes the human condition - our condition - yours and mine. We are searchers, on the move, wandering and looking. The Old Testament is filled with marvelous stories of searchers. Abraham and Sarah left their home to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Prayers That Make God Move

Contributed by Rory Chance on Apr 16, 2007

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An expository message on the power of passionate prayer!

Prayer has been called the divine continuum It has been signified as man’s most powerful moment It is the moment in time where man can truly reach beyond his limits to connect with a Limitless God. Prayer yields results…. James 4 Said Ye have not because you ask not James 5 declares that the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing What Is Most Needful

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 24, 2003

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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

What Is Better?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 17, 2019

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This sermon addresses the fact that discerning God's will for our life is just as important as serving God.

What Is Better? Luke 10:38 - 42 Intro: Larry was hard of hearing and was having chest pains. He and his wife went to the doctor. The doctor told Janice that the chest pains were likely from stress. Larry asked, “What did he say?” Janice answered, “He said you are sick.” The doctor said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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