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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Dealing With Favoritism

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,464 views

    We have become comfortable with it, even in church, but the roots of this sinful attitude and behavior are deep in our hearts. We need to dig it up!

    Passage: James 2:1-13 Intro: When a behavior or attitude becomes the norm in a society, it becomes very easy as Christians to embrace it as our own. 1. and this is especially true when the socially acceptable attitude is one that we believe ourselves. 2. there are certain things that just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    James Study 4 Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007
     | 2,680 views

    Study of the book of James

    Wednesday, October 17, 2007 James Teacher 4 Last week we studied True and Pure Religion, True is being a doer of the word, Pure remaining unspotted from this world. Chapter 2 thru 3rd chapter v12 deals with The Nature of true Faith: To avoid discrimination; avoid inactive profession of faith; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Pardon Me, Your Bias Is Showing Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 22, 2008
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    God tests those who claim to follow Him, and the tests He applies are revealed through how we treat others.

    JAMES 2:1-13 PARDON ME, YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING! “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crisis Favortism Causes Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,907 views

    Favortism is more than a problem it is crisis that the church must face

    The Crisis Favoritism Causes James 2:1-13 October 1, 2006 Evening Service Introduction Dodie Gadient, a schoolteacher for thirteen years, decided to travel across America and see the sights she had taught about. Traveling alone in a truck with camper in tow, she launched out. One afternoon ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Showing Favortism

    Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 5, 2004
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     | 4,116 views

    We judge books by the cover, even though we are told not to. As Christians, we are commanded to avoid showing favoritism.

    Showing Favoritism, James 2:1-13 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, Sunday, July 20, 2003. Introduction [ILLUSTRATION] a plainly dressed man who entered a church in the Netherlands took a seat near the front. A few minutes later a woman walked down the aisle, saw the stranger in the place ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Do We Have It All Backwards Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,272 views

    James confronts Christians about the natural tendency to show deference to the wealthy. He challenges us to look at wealth from God’s point of view.

    JAMES 2:5-7 DO WE HAVE IT ALL BACKWARDS? “Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? But you have dishonoured the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Leaving Prejudice

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 29, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,547 views

    The book of James is referred to Jesus’ writings from Matthew 5-7 Jesus teaching the Beautitudes. This is a teaching verse upon verse in the book of James

    Start by reading this story: On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur there was once a crude little lifesaving station. The building was just a hut, and there was only one boat, but the few devoted members kept a constant watch over ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Consistent Faith

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,605 views

    Consistent faith is impartial Consistent faith is active Consistent faith is REAL!

    James Ch 2:1-26 Consistent faith If you are interested in politics, the last few weeks and months have been quite interesting. And it has culminated with the Crewe and Nantwich by-election last week, in which the substantial majority of Gwyneth Dunwoody was completely reversed by the success of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Playing Favorites Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2011
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     | 5,671 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Face Of Favoritism Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 21, 2011
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    After 8 months sidetrack, this message brings us back to James to hear his words about living and life. Favoritism is an ugly thing anywhere at anytime, but especially for God’s family.

    The Face of Favoritism James 2:1-13 * I recently read a story about a man who was the interim pastor of a church. He hadn’t been at the church for long, so the people didn’t know him very well yet. (Interim pastors are in a very unique position. Many times they have a lot more insight into what’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Triumph Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,430 views

    God wants us to extend His love and mercy to everyone, regardless of their status in life.

    The Triumph of Mercy James 2:1-13 Intro: Our country was founded on principles of equality and justice. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Royal Law: Love One Another

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,848 views

    In James chapter two, we learn about the royal command: to love our neighbour as ourselves.

    JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #4: THE ROYAL LAW: LOVE ONE ANOTHER INTRO TO JAMES: “James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.” (James 1:1, NKJV). • Review Week #1: James = the half-brother of Jesus and a leader ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Why Faith And Favoritism Cannot Co-Exist Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 24, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,804 views

    We cannot keep the faith if we show partiality.

    Mahatma Ghandi was touched by the gospel when he was young. He hoped that the gospel would free India from its Caste system. He went to a church in his neighborhood and was met at the door, dressed in his humble lower class clothes. He was met by ushers who told him that there were other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Rich And Poor In The Church Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
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     | 7,642 views

    There are no 'untouchables' with God!

    RICH AND POOR IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST. James 2:1-17. James 2:1. The Greek of this section of the letter of James begins somewhat abruptly: “My brethren, not with partialities!” The impact of the whole sentence is: “Do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ with respect of persons.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Judging Others

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014
     | 5,847 views

    An Expositional series on the book of James

    Judging Others James 2:1-9 Introduction All day long I am around people from India, Pakistan, and other places in the world where they have a very different standard of living. I show up at work, freshly bathed, shaved, wearing men’s cologne, and wearing clean, well pressed, good quality ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational