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  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 16: A Rebuke Of Partiality (James 2:1-4) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021
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    This section assumes the rich and the poor’s understanding that appears at other places in James and reflects the influence of the reception of the poor by Jesus in the exhortation not to show partiality in the church.

    Lesson Text: James 2:1-4 (KJV) 1My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; 3And ye have respect to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Every Action Matters Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 1, 2025
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    We need to come alive in 2025 and we do this by prophesying life into that which is dead and then asking the breath of Life from Heaven to enter that which is dead. We do this so people know the resurrection power of the Lord. Then we put our Words into Action

    Opening Video: Shindler’s list movie clip – I could have done more! Series: Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We need to come alive in 2025 and we do this by prophesying life into that which is dead and then asking the breath of Life from Heaven to enter that which is dead. We do this so people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Favoritism Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 19, 2023
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     | 2,196 views

    This is the 4th Sermon in the Series "Jesus' Half Brother- James". This Series is from the Book of James.

    Series: Jesus’ Half Brother- James [#4] FAVORITISM James 2:1-13 Introduction: What does a Christian look like? You don’t know what’s inside a person by what they look like. Many people make their decision about a person based upon their appearance, or their color of skin, or their age, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    The Strange Case Of The Snooty Usher Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 18, 2023
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    Message 4 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

    Today in our series, we move to chapter James 2 where James, the little brother of Jesus, and the leader of the Jerusalem Church, is going to teach on the sin of favoritism. So let’s think about that word for just a minute…favoritism. The word favoritism actually means to give preferential ...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
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    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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    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
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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

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Looking Forward--And Inward--For The Messianic Age

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 3, 2024
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    We are an egalitarian people. All of us have equal dignity, even if our economic circumstances differ from each other.

    Twenty-Third Sunday in Course 2024 How can we characterize the prophet Isaiah and his disciples, who have given us the greatest collection of prophetic Biblical stories and sayings in the OT? Isaiah and his community were men living in terrible times of strife and suffering whose faith enabled them ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "embracing Our Kin: A Call For Justice In James 2:1-10 "the Call For Equity And Inclusion"

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Sep 7, 2024
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    As we reflect on this passage, it is imperative that we give special attention to the principles of inclusion and justice, particularly through the lens of womanist theology.

    Introduction: The Call for Equity and Inclusion Dearest family, we gather today in the spirit of unity and love, seeking the inspiration of our ancestors as we engage with the sacred text of James 2:1-10. As we reflect on this passage, it is imperative that we give special attention to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Out Or In?

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 9, 2024
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    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

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Judging Others Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 30, 2024
     | 1,273 views

    A hard look through the book of James

    No Spin Zone September 22, 2024 James 2:2 Have you ever looked at the magazine racks when you’re in the stores . . . and everyone looks great! You wonder, how did these people become so beautiful. No lines, no bags, no blemishes. And they’re going to tell us how to look just as amazing as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where’s The Love? Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 7, 2024
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     | 1,791 views

    The message examines love as the motive for what we do. The context of the Love Chapter is the operation of the gifts of the Spirit (listed in 1 Corinthians 12 and regulated in 1 Corinthians 14).

    Intro Our text today is found in 1 Corinthians 13. After addressing the nine gifts of the Spirit in the first part of 1 Cor. 12, Paul introduced an analogy of the human body to teach these believers the importance of valuing and caring for one another. On the one hand, these Corinthians are doing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Richard Tow avatar

    ¿dónde Está El Amor? Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 12, 2024
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     | 438 views

    El mensaje examina el amor como el motivo de lo que hacemos. El contexto del capítulo sobre el amor es la operación de los dones del Espíritu (enumerados en 1 Corintios 12 y regulados en 1 Corintios 14).

    Introducción El texto de hoy se encuentra en 1 Corintios 13. Después de abordar los nueve dones del Espíritu en la primera parte de 1 Corintios 12, Pablo introdujo una analogía del cuerpo humano para enseñarles a estos creyentes la importancia de valorarse y cuidarse unos ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Judging According To James Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 9, 2023
     | 2,047 views

    James tells us that showing partiality is wrong. Part 4 of a series.

    Appearances James 2:1-13 June 11, 2023 ENTRANCE AND DISCUSSION - - - - - The words I say today are not predicated on what I wear, but what comes from the Word of God. As we continue on our journey through James, seeking to become more authentic Christians, James warns us about showing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Show No Favoritism Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 19, 2021
     | 7,678 views

    In James 2:1-13, James tackles the age long problem of prejudice and favoritism. It is often a problem in the world and in the church. The solution to the problem is the Royal Law found in Scripture.

    Introduction: A. There’s story told about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian who was being considered for employment. 1. The Boston investment house where the young man worked could not say enough about the young man. 2. In their letter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ