I Samuel, chapter 5, verses 1 through 8: When

the Philistines captured the ark of God, they

brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod. 2 Then

the Philistines took the ark of God and

brought it into the house of Dagon and set it

up beside Dagon. 3 And when the people of

Ashdod rose early the next day, behold,

Dagon had fallen face downward on the

ground before the ark of the LORD. So they

took Dagon and put him back in his place. 4

But when they rose early on the next

morning, behold, Dagon had fallen face

downward on the ground before the ark of

the LORD, and the head of Dagon and both

his hands were lying cut off on the

threshold. Only the trunk of Dagon was left

to him. 5 This is why the priests of Dagon

and all who enter the house of Dagon do not

tread on the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod

to this day. 6 The hand of the LORD was

heavy against the people of Ashdod, and he

terrified and afflicted them with tumors,

both Ashdod and its territory. 7 And when

the men of Ashdod saw how things were,

they said, “The ark of the God of Israel must

not remain with us, for his hand is hard

against us and against Dagon our god.” 8 So

they sent and gathered together all the lords

of the Philistines and said, “What shall we

do with the ark of the God of Israel?” They

answered, “Let the ark of the God of Israel

be brought around to Gath.” So they brought

the ark of the God of Israel there.

(Matthew 6:13 NKJ) "But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom andthe power and the glory forever. Amen."

(1 Kings 19:14-18 NKJ) "And he [Elijah] said, "I have been very zealous for the LORDGod of hosts; because the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn downYour altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek totake my life." 15 Then the LORD said to him: "Go, return on your way to theWilderness of Damascus; and when you arrive, anoint Hazael as king over Syria. 16"Also you shall anoint Jehu the son of Nimshi as king over Israel. And Elisha the son ofShaphat of Abel Meholah you shall anoint as prophet in your place. 17 "It shall be thatwhoever escapes the sword of Hazael, Jehu will kill; and whoever escapes the sword ofJehu, Elisha will kill. 18 "Yet I have reserved seven thousand in Israel, all whose kneeshave not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him.""

(Matthew 5:17-20 NKJ) “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or theProphets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. For truly I say to you,until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until allis accomplished. Therefore, whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandmentsand teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven. Butwhoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, youwill never enter the kingdom of heaven.”

(Matt. 5:20-26 KJV) "For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceedthe righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into thekingdom of heaven. 21 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shaltnot kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: 22 But I say untoyou, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of thejudgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of thecouncil: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. 23 Thereforeif thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath oughtagainst thee; 24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first bereconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. 25 Agree with thineadversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversarydeliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be castinto prison. 26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, tillthou hast paid the uttermost farthing."

Proverbs 3:5-7 (NKJV) "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on yourown understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct yourpaths. 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil."

Mark, chapter one, verses 14 through 20:

Now after John wasarrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repentand believe in the gospel.”
16 Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew thebrother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 17And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and John hisbrother, who were in their boat mending the nets. 20 And immediatelyhe called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hiredservants and followed him. (ESV)

Sermon Text: (Luke 10:38-42 NKJ)

"Now it happened as they went that He

entered a certain village; and a certain

woman named Martha welcomed Him

into her house. And she had a sister called

Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard

His word. But Martha was distracted with

much serving, and she approached Him

and said, "Lord, do You not care that my

sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore

tell her to help me." And Jesus answered

and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are

worried and troubled about many things.

"But one thing is needed, and Mary has

chosen that good part, which will not be

taken away from her."

(Ps. 66:1-9 NKJ) "Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth! 2 Sing out the honor of His name; Make His praise glorious. 3 Say to God, "How awesome are Your works! Through the greatness of Your power Your enemies shall submit themselves to You. 4 All the earth shall worship You And sing praises to You; They shall sing praises to Your name." Selah 5 Come and see the works of God; He is awesome in His doing toward the sons of men. 6 He turned the sea into dry land; They went through the river on foot. There we will rejoice in Him. 7 He rules by His power forever; His eyes observe the nations; Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah 8 Oh, bless our God, you peoples! And make the voice of His praise to be heard, 9 Who keeps our soul among the living, And does not allow our feet to be moved."

(Jn. 3:16 ESV) "For God so loved theworld, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."