The Good Thing
April 8, 2026
[Part 1]
key points
Message Summary
What if the most important part of your life isn’t everything you’re doing for God but the time you spend with Him? In The Good Thing, Duane Sheriff teaches that maintaining your first love for Jesus must remain above everything else especially in a world pulling us in countless directions. Through the contrast of Mary and Martha, he reveals how easy it is to become distracted even by good, godly things like serving, working, and caring for others while neglecting to sit at Jesus’ feet. The tension between doing and being is real for all of us. This message isn’t about abandoning responsibility, but about prioritizing what matters most rightly. Intimacy with Christ is the wellspring from which every other part of life flows. When we guard this “good part,” our marriages grow stronger, our parenting becomes more intentional, our ministries more effective, and our work more meaningful. Discover how to guard your heart against distraction, renew your first love, and build a life of lasting fruitfulness by keeping your relationship with Jesus at the center of everything.
Key Points
• The "one thing needful" is sitting at Jesus' feet and maintaining intimate relationship with Him
• Even good things like serving, ministry, work, and family can become distractions from our first love
• Martha was doing something commendable by serving, but she became worried, troubled, and distracted.
• Greatness in God's kingdom comes through servanthood, not self-promotion or stepping on others.
• We cannot reach for our future until we let go of our past
Scripture References
• Luke 10:38-42
• Matthew 20:25-28
• Philippians 3:10
• Revelation 2:4-5
• Philippians 3:13-14
