One Thing
In this heartfelt sermon, Pastor Tom reflects on the well-known story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38–42. While Martha worked tirelessly to serve, Mary simply sat at Jesus’ feet and listened. Jesus praised Mary, not because Martha’s service was bad, but because Mary chose what was better—presence over pressure, relationship over responsibility.
Pastor Tom gently challenges the church to evaluate how much time we actually spend with Jesus. Service, programs, and busy schedules are all valuable, but without personal time in God’s presence, they become hollow. The sermon draws a clear contrast between activism and devotion, urging believers to balance both—but never to neglect the core of the Christian life: being with Christ.
Through real-life stories, personal reflection, and biblical truth, we’re reminded that there’s a difference between knowing Scripture and knowing the Shepherd. Our witness, our worship, and our strength all flow from time spent alone with God. Pastor Tom leaves the congregation with a simple but life-changing question: When was the last time you truly sat at Jesus’ feet?
Luke 10:38
Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home.
Luke 10:39
She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he was saying.
Luke 10:40
But Martha was distracted by her many tasks, so she came to him and asked, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me.”
Luke 10:41
But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things;
Luke 10:42
there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.”