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  • John Kapteyn avatar

    A Tale Of Two Sisters

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 160 ratings
     | 8,499 views

    In Christian life, it is easy to be distracted. As we consider the story of Jesus at Mary and Martha's, we see the causes and cure for distraction.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Opening dialogue from person of Martha showing anticipation and excitement of Jesus coming to town, desire to give best, the work and the anger she felt - the story from her perspective. Teaching 1. I wonder if Martha were here to today, would this be how she would ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Gibson avatar

    Getting Your Focus Right

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 6,427 views

    Around the table with Jesus only Mary had the correct focus. This sermon examines all the different foci of those represented.

    Updated: 3rd April 2001 (was previously only in ’skeleton’ form) (1) INTRODUCTION: According to Rev 3:20, when we ask Jesus into our lives He comes to feast with us! In this story, there are many people around that table with Jesus but all with a different ’FOCUS’ - Mary is seen as having the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    4 Perspectives

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 8,379 views

    4 eyewitness accounts of the resurrection of Jesus: Mary Magdalene, Peter, John, and Thomas, as pictures seen in John Chapter 20

    Sermon.970 See # 534, 638, 854, Sack.105, 12Dis.004 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Easter Sunday, April 15, 2001 “ 4 Perspectives” Text: John Chapter 20 I’m always amazed at how a person can recall different personal perspectives from the exact same event! There’s an old story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Surprise - Nothing Is Impossible With God

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 21, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 11,215 views

    Fourth Sunday in Advent: God’s surprising announcement to Mary - why it is our surprise too. Nothing is impossible with God.

    Surprises come in all shapes and sizes. Four birthdays ago, I thought that I was going to have a quiet dinner with Sofi and a couple of friends. It had been a tough several weeks. I was turning over the office where I worked because we were moving to San Antonio. At home – chaos – furniture all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jesse Kipper avatar

    Make Time For What's Important

    Contributed by Jesse Kipper on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 15,773 views

    This sermon concerns Mary and Martha and how we often get caught up in the details and forget about what is important.

    What lessons can we learn from the story of Martha and Mary? Before we begin to answer that question we should know who Martha and Mary were. We know from John chapter 11 verse 5 that Martha and Mary were the sisters of Lazarus and were loved by Jesus. Many scholars believe that although Martha, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks avatar

    What Kind Of Man Is This? Series

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,461 views

    This sermon addresses the character of Joseph and his agape love for his soon to be wife, Mary and her unborn child, The Messiah!

    Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. (SERENITY*ATONEMENT*RESTORATION & HEALING) Lyons, GA. PRAYER- Heavenly Father, My God above...Even when I am a disobedient child You never fail to correct me through Your Divine grace and mercy. And everytime, God, You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    How To Handle Holiday Stress

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 469 ratings
     | 95,237 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

  • James May avatar

    Journey To Bethlehem Part 1 Series

    Contributed by James May on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,265 views

    Mary & Joseph faced many obstacles before they could reach Bethlehem but God had their trip all planned out.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Christmas Came To Egypt

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,792 views

    And so Joseph got up in the middle of the night, and he and Jesus and Mary made their way to Egypt. They were sent to Egypt.

    WHEN CHRISTMAS CAME TO EGYPT Scripture Reference: Matthew 2.13-15 ILLUSTRATION When I was growing up in East Saint Louis, around this time of the year I developed what I call a new profession. I had chores around the house that I was responsible for, but this job was not mom-appointed, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Blessed And Highly Favored"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,779 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Mary magnified the Lord and her spirit rejoiced in God her Savior.

    14 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Mary, under the influence of the Holy Spirit, Magnified the Lord, and her spirit rejoiced in God her Savior. REFERENCES: Third Sunday of Advent; (JAG) Joy, Admiration, and Gratitude; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin Keeling avatar

    Service

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 20, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,308 views

    42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

    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. 40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Handmaid Of The Lord!

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,267 views

    This Character study deals with Mary the mother of Christ, and looks at her unique acceptance of the favor God had placed on her

    THE HANDMAID OF THE LORD! The Virgin Mary INTRODUCTION: the subject of Mary – the mother of the Lord has been a controversial topic for quite a long time. One side of the argument seeks to elevate her position to one almost, if not in reality, equal with the trinity. The other side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norbert Haukenfrers avatar

    Where Did Jesus Go? Series

    Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,431 views

    Have you left Jesus behind all you important stuff forgetting Jesus like Mary and Joseph did.

    Have you ever had anything like this happen to you? Parents have you ever forgotten your child somewhere by mistake? What was your reaction? I can remember, one time when we were on a family holiday and we went on a bus tour of Niagara Falls, we left the flower clock and went to the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • John McCurry avatar

    Afraid

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,314 views

    Mary and Joseph Fearful concerning the birth and life of Jesus and how that relates to you and I in doing and following the Lord today.

    Afraid Have you ever found yourself afraid, afraid of the future, afraid of failure, afraid of not being good enough, My daughter told us after my granddaughter was born she was afraid of not being a good mother, Are you afraid of what God has planned for you? Mary and Joseph no doubt had a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert McMurdock avatar

    Faith In The Manger

    Contributed by Robert Mcmurdock on Dec 23, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,979 views

    Showing us how faith operated in the lives of Mary and Joseph, and how essential it is for believers to have a similar faith in God

    Faith in the Manger On this Christmas Eve Worship Service( of the year 2006), we are going to focus on the manner in which faith was demonstrated in the incarnation event of Jesus Christ. Let us first of all remember that no matter what we do for God, an attitude of faith is absolutely essential. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness