Sermons on James 2:10:

"Playing Favorites At Church" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

Whether you realize it or not all of us have a list of certain people we like to be with and if were honest we have a list of people we don’t like to be with. There are desirable people and there are undesirable people.

“Playing Favorites at Church” James 2:1-12 Whether you realize it or not all of us have a list of certain people we like to be with and if were honest we have a list of people we don’t like to be with. There are desirable people and there are undesirable people. • Some of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Law Of Liberating Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 19, 2009

Since we all are law breakers, we need to seek mercy. Those who have found mercy from God’s judgment should no longer judge other’s with partiality but with mercy.

JAMES 2:8-13 A LAW OF LIBERATING LOVE [Matthew 22:36-40] Getting a proper perspective can help change our attitude. A COWBOY out west was driving down a dirt road with his dog riding in back of the pickup truck and his faithful horse in the trailer behind. He failed to negotiate a curve and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

You’re Out! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 24, 2011

One strike and you are out! Is that the game you want to play.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I love baseball, I love everything about the game, I LOVED playing it, I love watching it, and I loved coaching it. • Baseball is fun for both athlete and nerd alike. It takes a lot of skill to hit a round ball with a round bat when the ball is doing all kinds of crazy ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Strange Case Of The Snooty Usher

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jul 19, 2011

A classic sermon by Adrian Rogers declaring the church should be a place where "everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord."

This sermon from the Adrian Rogers Legacy Library © 2010 Rogers Family Trust. Used by permission. www.pastortraining.com www.adrianrogerslibrary.com Introduction Take your Bibles, please, and turn if you will to James chapter 2. We worked our way through James chapter 1. As we continue our ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Playing Favorites Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2011

Trying to secure our status in God's sight by checking off a list of church activities won't give us enough credit to get away with looking down on our neighbor.

Mahatma Gandhi wrote in his autobiography that during his student days he read the Gospels seriously and considered converting to Christianity. He believed that in the teachings of Jesus he could find the solution to the caste system that was dividing the people of India. So one Sunday he decided ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Character Of Faith Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

What is it that you really deserve today? Is it mercy we deserve because we've shown mercy to others. Or are we judges with evil thoughts who discriminate against others. Are we ones who judge by the outward appearances...or do we reflect the glory..the

THE CHARACTER OF FAITH JAMES 2:1 13 A Chinese man and a Jewish man were eating lunch together. Suddenly, without warning the Jew gets up, walks over to the Chinese fellow and smashes him in the mouth, sending him sprawling. The Chinese man picks himself up, rubs his jaw and asks, "What in the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

According To Jim - Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 14, 2010

Advice from a friend . . . it can be extremely helpful and life changing if listened to and applied. Jim has a lot to teach us.

According to Jim Pt. 2 Introduction Practical advice for practical living! Wisdom that we often fail to apply or live out and therefore we pay the price. Let’s listen and learn! James 2:1-9 1My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2Suppose a man comes ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

All People Matter To God Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 25, 2010

James speaks abruptly to believers who recognize status. This message teaches that all people matter because the ground is level at the cross.

All People Matter To God James 2:1-12 * Let’s begin tonight by reviewing our “Core Values”. 1) The Bible is our guide book. 2) God loves us and has a plan for us. 3) All People matter to God. 4) We seek to honor God in all we do. 5) The Local church (that’s us) is the hope of the world. We can ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Amos - 8 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

Mercy triumphs over justice!

Dakota Community Church June 13, 2010 Amos 8 As we wrap up the final three chapters of the book of Amos (Which in all honesty could take several weeks) we will be looking at some important recurring scriptural themes. These will include: • God’s warnings of impending judgment – ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Authentic Life Part 4 - James 2: Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James is a no nonsense leader of the early church. His letter speaks to specific issues, and those issues are still in the church today.

Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living JAMES 1: 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Favorites

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

don’t assume that one person is more important than another – don’t treat people differently.

"No Favorites" James 2:1-13 OPEN: So today we are going to continue our expository study through the book of James and this morning we are starting into chapter two of this marvelous book. This morning Pastor James -- the pastor of the church in Jerusalem - wants to talk to us about the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lawbreakers!

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

We are all lawbreaking sinners in a desperate situation who find grace and mercy through the cross of Jesus.

Open: OK, So today I want to start off today by asking a few rather personal questions. How many people would be willing to raise their hand in the presence of everyone here today -- in this very public setting admit to the fact that sometime during the course of their life they broke the law, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don’t Play Favourites Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 15, 2011

God doesn’t show favourites and neither should we

You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 2:1-13 "Don't Play Favourites" Everyone wants to feel loved. Corporate leaders and the lowest paid workers. White collar, blue collar and unemployed. The oldest ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Without Works Is Dead

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

Salvation is only through faith and the redeeming work and grace of God. However, I do say that if our faith is not accompanied by works, then we can’t say that we have a genuine faith.

I want to start today’s service with a joke. There was this very rich man who lived in the United States, who had heard of a man that lived in France that was very famous for walking the tightrope. According to what he had heard, the Frenchman had the reputation of walking the tightrope at ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, James 2:2-26, James 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Living Dead

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Feb 18, 2013

Holiness in Church (2:1-7) Holiness of the Heart (2:8-13) Holiness in Actions (2:14-18)

Background Material James Biographical Info: • The author was James, Jesus’ half-brother; James and Christ had different Fathers (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James, also called James the Just, (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James was not a believer (John 7:3-5) until after the resurrection (Acts ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Holiness