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  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 17--The Consequence Of Partiality (James 2:5-11) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2021
     | 3,281 views

    James 2:5-11

    5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? 6But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats? 7Do not they blaspheme that worthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Favoritism Forbidden

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 168 ratings
     | 10,051 views

    This sermon deals with how we see and treat others, even in the church.

    James 2:1-13 "Favoritism Forbidden" By Pastor Mark Hiehle In our society today, we like to think of ourselves as open-minded and fair. We pride ourselves in believing that we look past externals and avoid making personal judgments of others. Unfortunately, this is not usually true, even in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • William Young avatar

    The Sin Of Partiality And Favortism

    Contributed by William Young on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 15,748 views

    We must admonish those we love, to be careful, never giving in to this most serious downfall!

    Sin of Showing Partiality and Favoritism, James 2:1-13 1. This passage begins a new section in James, a discussion of various temptations and trials that are common to all believers. 2. There are certain temptations and trials that are constantly confronting us. 3. One of the strongest is that of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mercy

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,646 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. Llast week we discussed how we are not to show favouritism. We saw how favouritism goes against the very basis of our faith. For we are to trust in God rather than wealth or earthly position. We saw some reasons why we should not show favouritism. 2. In passage today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Problem With Partiality Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 159 ratings
     | 10,484 views

    God is no respecter of persons, and he expects no less for his church!

    The Problem with Partiality James 2:1-13 Are you a fair-minded individual? Do you oppose discrimination? Chances are that most of us alive today would describe ourselves as impartial and fair in most senses. But are we really as fair as we like to think? Suppose that today a cook from the local ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rich Man And Poor Man

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 166 ratings
     | 7,157 views

    The way we behave toward people indicates what we really believe about God!

    RICH MAN, POOR MAN James 2:1-13 The secretary picked up the phone and heard a very countryfied voice on the other end saying; “I want to talk to the head hog at the trough!” Puzzled, the secretary said, “Excuse me sir?” He repeated; “I want to talk to the head hog at the trough!” She then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sin We Excuse

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 16, 2025
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    Favoritism is a sin we rarely name and easily excuse, yet Scripture confronts it directly. Drawing from James 2, this sermon calls believers to let mercy triumph over judgment and to live out a faith that loves without partiality.

    (Mercy Rides Point and Grace Brings Us Home) James 2:1–13 --- Introduction – Singing on the Trail There’s an old cowboy trail song with a toe-tapping refrain: > “Git along, little dogies, git along, git along… For you know Wyoming will be your new home.” Cowboys sang it to keep a restless ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Favoritism Forbidden PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,457 views

    Showing favoritism goes against God's command to love our neighbors as ourselves, and we should strive to treat everyone equally, as God does.

    Good morning, church family! Today we are diving headfirst into the book of James. We're going to discuss a topic that we all wrestle with from time to time. That's right, we're talking about favoritism, and how it goes against the Golden Rule and God's judgement. It's a tough subject, but as Billy ...read more

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    Not Playing Favorites PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024
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     | 760 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to love without bias, bear each other's burdens, and value spiritual richness over material wealth, reflecting God's heart in all relationships.

    Welcome, dear family in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we stand on the common ground of God's grace, united in our pursuit of His wisdom and truth. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Yes, we are here because our Heavenly Father has a message for us, a message that can ...read more

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    Showing Faith In Our Relationships

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 4, 2024
     | 1,054 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 3:15-20 - Message 9 – God Makes Covenants That Are Everlasting. Promises And The Law Of Moses In Context Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 12, 2024
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    God made wonderful covenants and promises to Abraham that are widespread and everlasting. These we consider including the extent of Jewish land. Also we are told what the purpose of the Law of Moses is, and that the Law and promise are harmonious.

    THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 3:15-20 - MESSAGE 9 – GOD MAKES COVENANTS THAT ARE EVERLASTING. PROMISES AND THE LAW OF MOSES IN CONTEXT [A]. PAUL LOOKS AT MAN MADE COVENANTS {{Galatians 3:15 “Brethren, I SPEAK IN TERMS OF HUMAN RELATIONS: even though it is only a man’s covenant, yet when it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Bad Is Favoritism Really? Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024
     | 1,005 views

    On the topic of pure religion and our interactions with other people, James addresses the topic of favoritism.

    Mean Girls and Bullies Are a common theme in the movies and entertainment in part because… It is a part of human nature - to be accepted and to be close to people who can help us get ahead. In school that might look like working your way into the crowd of cool kids - even if that means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    ¿debe Un Cristiano Guardar La Ley? Parte Uno Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 23, 2024
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     | 634 views

    Muchos cristianos se preguntan por qué los cristianos cumplen una parte de los mandamientos del Antiguo Testamento, pero no otros. Esta serie de dos mensajes les ayuda a encontrar respuestas a sus preguntas.

    Hoy abordaremos la pregunta: ¿Debe un cristiano guardar la ley? La respuesta a esa pregunta afecta significativamente la forma en que vivimos nuestra vida cristiana. Si leo la Biblia con una mentalidad legalista, viviré bajo la esclavitud de la ley: un esfuerzo perpetuo por estar a la ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    It's Hip To Be Square

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 28, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,219 views

    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

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Out Or In?

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 9, 2024
     | 600 views

    A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 23

    September 8, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church James 2:1-10, 14-17; Mark 7:24-37 Out or In? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The American Poet Edwin Markham wrote a brief poem regarding who’s out and who’s in: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran