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Horizontal Or Vertical Divide

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 18, 2023

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God doesn't divide between us horizontally, that's what we do. God divides between us vertically. Saved or not saved. In Christ or not in Christ. He shows no favoritism, and we shouldn't either.

Horizontal or Vertical Divide James 2:1-13 Many years ago when Terri and I were living in Bowling Green, KY, we were members of a very large church for a while. This church was so large that they had two of everything—two Sunday morning worship services and two Sunday School services. Now, I have ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Showing Faith In Our Relationships

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 4, 2024

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Today let's ask if our faith shows through in the relationships that we have. When we talk about relationships, racism and prejudice enter the scene. And unfortunately, racism and prejudice can be found in most any church setting.

Today let's ask if our faith shows through in the relationships that we have. When we talk about relationships, racism and prejudice enter the scene. And unfortunately, racism and prejudice can be found in most any church setting. Racism and prejudice are far more common than they should be ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13, 1 John 2:3-6, Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

It's Hip To Be Square

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 28, 2024

based on 2 ratings

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A sermon about living by God's royal law and not discriminating.

“It’s Hip to be Square” James 2:1-18 In his first year in seminary, Jim Wallis and his friends did a thorough study to find every verse in the Bible that deals with the poor and social injustice. They came up with thousands. For example, in three of the Gospels one out of every ten verses deals ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Big Picture: Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 25, 2001

based on 79 ratings

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A call to Christians to look past discrimination and prejudice.

Galations 3:28-29 “The Big Picture: Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA By now, many of you have probably seen the television ad compaign that has been running during the month of September....each commercial ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28-29

Denomination: United Methodist

One In Christ Jesus

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

based on 78 ratings

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All discriminations are destroyed in Christ - racial, class and sexual.

READ: Galatians 3:26-29 (Text: v28) The churches of Galatia were facing a grave danger. Certain legalists had come among them teaching that much of the Old Testament Law was still binding upon Christians. They reasoned that God’s promises extended ONLY to Jews, and that gentiles would have to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pulling The Roots Of Racism And Discrimination To Fulfill The Great Commission

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 16, 2020

based on 4 ratings

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In all their colors, shapes, sizes, languages, and ages, human beings are amazing - and related to one another!

I am a people watcher. The way people interact with each other, how they show various emotions, and appropriate the uniqueness of cultural differences, have intrigued me for as long as I can remember. All human beings have more in common with each other than they think. When the Triune God said, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:15-16, Jeremiah 1:5, Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Show Partiality?

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Feb 26, 2022

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This message looks at four different types of partiality that take place in churches: Class, Geographic, Racial, and Denominational discrimination. Prejudice in the church displeases the Lord, it is unjust and a complete travesty!

Last Sunday was recognized on the SBC calendar as Racial Reconciliation Sunday, and so I want to share something applicable today. I’ve entitled our message, “Do You Show Partiality?” and this is actually a question for each of us here today. According to Noah Webster, in the 1828 American ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4, John 4:5-9, Galatians 2:11-12, Acts 10:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Prejudice With Love

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 27, 2017

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James dealt with partiality and prejudice in the early church, revealing such attitudes were sinful. The divide in our nation continues to grow, and we must check our attitudes with Scripture. Prejudice will not exist with genuine love.

Overcoming Prejudice with Love James 2: 1-10 There can be little doubt that our nation is facing the greatest division we have witnessed in decades. The level of turmoil we face today has not been experienced since the 1960’s. While the racial divide seems to be growing at an alarming rate, the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus Heads To East Ridge"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 10, 2011

based on 7 ratings

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A sermon about the radical openness of God.

Matthew 15:1-3, 7-28 “Jesus Heads to East Ridge” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org How many of you like Winnie the Pooh? In one of his famous escapades, this loveable toy bear tries to trap an elephant—or, as he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Love Knows No Boundaries Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 3, 2015

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God's love is not prejudiced; therefore, we will indentify and overcome our own prejudices.

Series: Resolutions Worth Keeping Title: Love Knows No Boundaries Text: Acts 10:9-15, 22-23, 28-29a, 34-36 Truth: God’s love is not prejudiced; therefore, we will identify and overcome our own prejudices. Aim: To confront and overcome our prejudices. Life Question: How does God’s love ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Knowing Too Much - When We Know Too Much!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 10, 2022

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Knowing too much can be called “The Joseph’s Son Syndrome.” It will cause you reject the help you need; overlook people you need and ignore the possibility of what could be.

Sermon – When We Know Too Much! Luke 4:14-30 “Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. Reports about him spread quickly through the whole region. 15 He taught regularly in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. 16 When he came to the village of Nazareth, his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30, James 4:4-5, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

Of Books And Covers Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2012

based on 4 ratings

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Judgmental discrimination is a significant sin. Jesus breaks down the barriers and we must follow his lead!

1. Favoritism – Visitor Survey Back in the 1980’s, a man visited 18 different churches of differing beliefs to find out what churches are really like. The man said that he sat near the front. After each service he walked slowly to the rear; then returned to the front; and then back to ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Place In The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 3, 2017

based on 1 rating

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In God's kingdom color doesn't matter, so we should see Christians of all races as our brothers and sisters.

No Place In The Church Text: James 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Prejudice is a disease of the mind that affects the heart. Prejudice is, literally, a pre-formed opinion, usually unfavorable, based on insufficient knowledge, irrational feelings or inaccurate stereotypes. We are all ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Do You Have Your Ears On?

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 25, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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Our day is filled with voices that clamor to be heard. This sermon deals with becoming discriminate listeners.

If ever there was “a word from the Lord” that relates to the subject at hand, it would be that found in John 10:27. Jesus is speaking, or rather, teaching, and He says, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” Beepers and pagers are everywhere! From physicians to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Of Joshua And Acts-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 2, 2012

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To glean lessons from the amazing similarities that exist between two action-oriented Books of Joshua and Acts.

Of Joshua and Acts-Part 2 In the second part of my message on the similarities that exist in the Books of Joshua and Acts, we shall cast the spotlight on some "NEGATIVE INCIDENTS" to start with. Firstly... RETRIBUTION... Oh yes, there was Achan, who grossly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: *other

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