Sermons on James 2:9:

Don't Judge Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

We are not to judge others as if we are God. Or to judge with evil thoughts.

James 2:1–13 1My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others? 2For example, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in fancy clothes and expensive jewelry, and another comes in who is poor and dressed in ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Genuine Faith Sees People The Way God Does Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 20, 2018


If we see people the way God sees people: We won’t discriminate based on externals. Look at the marginalized with compassion. Treat others with the same mercy we desire

Genuine Faith sees people the way God does 2:1-13 “What we do is what we actually believe…everything else is just talk. ?If we see people the way God sees people: 1. We won’t discriminate based on externals. 2:1-4 ? 2. Look at the marginalized with compassion. 2:5-7 3. Treat ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Partiality And Prejudice In The Pews Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

Message 14 in our exposition of James. This message deals with partiality and its opposite prejudice in the church.

Chico Alliance Church June 4, 2018 Pastor David Welch “Partiality and Prejudice in the Pews” This is our thirteenth excursion in front of God’s faith-exposing mirror. James’ letter provides pointed instruction evaluating the true nature of our faith. James’ mirror exposes the reality of faith by ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13, Romans 2:9-11, Colossians 3:23-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Show No Favoritism Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 19, 2021

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

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Job Came To My Church

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Oct 26, 2021

I don't like poor people in my congregation

Yes, he did. What a strange man! First, he looked sick with boils all over which he kept itching. Everyone kept a safe distance from him, then one by one they started fleeing. I knew , I would be left with empty pews, so I called security, what would you have done? The man smelt , ok, he reeked ...read more

Scripture: James 2:2-9

Image Is Everything Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 24, 2019

We live in an image-driven culture and our churches seem to be buying into the concept in their efforts to reach people, but more than ever, what people need is for us to be genuine followers of Christ. Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

*Disclaimer- You need to know your audience to do what I did. It could probably be tamed down with wearing just a pair of sunglasses. I started behind the closed doors at the entrance of the sanctuary. When the entrance music for WWE’s The Big Show started to play, I flung the doors open and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Refusing To Play Favorites Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 15, 2019

If you want God’s favor, don’t treat people with favoritism.

Over 30 years ago, when I was serving on a church staff in the Chicago area, Paul Harvey, the nationally recognized radio personality, attended one of our services. Harvey passed away in 2009 and had a radio show for over 50 years, reaching 26 million people a week. As soon as the service was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome To The Family Sermon Ii: Attribute Of Distinction Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020

In times of national unrest, mature Christians resist worldly standards and continue to live their lives according to the Christian faith by practicing the royal law of love.

ATTRIBUTES ASSOCIATED WITH BELONGING TO THE FAMILY OF GOD . . . DISTINCTION Upon my public profession of faith in Christ, followed by a unanimous vote of the Church to accept me into the Fellowship of Believers, pending baptism, the presiding officer said ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

The Sin Of Racism Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 28, 2019

Racism is a sin that roots itself in many hearts and comes from favoritism. James tells us that favoritism has no place in the Church and therefore no place in the heart of a believer in Christ.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES THE SIN OF RACISM JAMES 2:1-9 #JAMESatCCC READ James 2:1-9 “My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don't show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Covid Samaritan

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 24, 2020

Is the opportunity to do good being hindered by the need to social distance? Should we be cautionary or should we take the risk in order to help our fellow man? The story of the Good Samaritan might give us some insight into that.

THE GOOD COVID SAMARITAN Luke 10:30-37 In the sermon last week I shared Gal. 6:9-10, focusing on our need to do good to the family of believers. This week I was thinking about the beginning of vs. 10, "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people". My thoughts went to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37, Galatians 6:10, Luke 6:9, James 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Your Life On The Rock Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 8, 2025

Many church members will be surprised at the Judgment because they built their lives on faith with no fruit.

Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.com Matt. 7:24-29; Luke 6:47-4 BUILDING ON THE ROCK OR ON THE SAND The first step in erecting a building is to take a soil sample and see if the ground will support the weight. Jesus concludes His Sermon on the Mount with a spiritual soil sample. You and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29, James 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Git Along, Little Dogies

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 16, 2025

Living faith cannot play favorites; it proves itself by love and mercy toward all.

(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

Scripture: James 2:1-13, John 13:34-35, Luke 10:25-37, 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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

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

Scripture: Galatians 3:15, Daniel 9:26-27, Galatians 3:16, Genesis 22:17-18, Genesis 12:1-2, Genesis 17:4, Genesis 17:7, Genesis 15:18, Galatians 3:17-18, Exodus 12:40-41, Acts 7:6, Galatians 3:19, James 2:9-11, James 3:2, James 2:13, Romans 3:20, Romans 4:15, Romans 7:7, Deuteronomy 33:2, Acts 7:53, Galatians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Buck Stops With You--Deciding About Jesus Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 23, 2022

The issue of principles for spiritual decision-making can make or break a life; make or break a destiny. Pontius Pilate faced a critical decision about Jesus. His mistakes provide wisdom when the buck stops with us.

We come to the fateful moment of decision for the Lord Jesus Christ, the God-Man, in his earthly sojourn—that moment when the judges among men are about to finally decide the fate of the One who will ultimately be their Judge for eternity. And we know, of course, it is going to be a fatal ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16, Matthew 10:28, James 2:1, James 2:9, Proverbs 29:25, Romans 3:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

How To Treat People Right Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023

A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

A. All of us have FAVORITES. 1. We have a favorite ICE-CREAM, a favorite type of MUSIC, a favorite SPORT, and so on. 2. Sometimes we even show FAVORITES when it comes to people. a. We have our circle of FRIENDS that we prefer being with over other people. b. A PARENT may say to a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ