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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Book Of James: A Gut Punch For Christian Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 24, 2021
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    I’ve heard the book of James described as a gut punch to Christians. I like that. The book of James, written by Jesus’ brother, somebody who grew up with Jesus, and saw Jesus’ during his whole ministry, writes to us, challenging us to really practice what we believe.

    I’ve heard the book of James described as a gut punch to Christians. I like that. The book of James, written by Jesus’ brother, somebody who grew up with Jesus, and saw Jesus’ during his whole ministry, writes to us, challenging us to really practice what we believe. That is one of the main themes ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Beware Of Favoritism

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 7, 2019
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    A study in the book of James 2: 1 – 26

    James 2: 1 – 26 Beware of Favoritism 1 My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. 2 For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, 3 and you pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Neighborhater - Pt. 4 - Room In The Pool Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019
     | 3,680 views

    Neighbors. There are good ones and then those we wished would move. Have we become Neighborhaters? Can’t we get along?

    Mr. Rogers Sound Track plays in dark - Lights Come on Pastor Enters from Stage Door and lip syncs to track Room in the Pool I. Introduction Nostalgia. Fond childhood memories. Wholesome. Meek. Soft spoken. A super hero in disguise. His uniform was colorful sweaters and sneakers. He used his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Refusing To Play Favorites Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 15, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,117 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    The Sin Of Racism Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 28, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,798 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Greeting Fellow Believers Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2020
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     | 3,356 views

    Our loyalty to Christ and other believers should supersede all other factors. We should receive and support every other Christian regardless of race, denomination, political party, or any other affiliation. This message expounds Philippians 4:10-23.

    For the last two messages we have addressed Paul’s expression of gratitude for the gift the Philippians had sent him. That is found in Philippians 4:10-20. There we discovered a wealth of revelation that has filled our hearts with peace and confidence. Those two previous messages focused on three ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Like Sheep Without A Shepherd, Compassionate Giving

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 31, 2020
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    The 5000 were feed as an act of compassion, Jesus gave compassionately we should follow his example.

    Like sheep without a shepherd Compassionate Giving: Mark 6:30-42 The Salvation Army at this time of the year we are asked to respond to developing further the work of the kingdom of God here on Earth by giving sacrificially. Now this is a challenge, it started through one or two individuals ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Eric Grenier avatar

    Don't Judge Series

    Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018
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     | 8,811 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Genuine Faith Sees People The Way God Does Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 20, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,696 views

    
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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Partiality And Prejudice In The Pews Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018
     | 7,021 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Ephphatha!

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 12, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,087 views

    Jesus’s Ephphata prayer is the opening up, the removing of the “impediment” of spiritual deafness for us. It’s an Aramaic phrase which literally means “be released.”

    Several years ago, in January a major newspaper conducted an experiment you may have heard about. The experiment involved Joshua Bell, one of the world’s greatest violinists who performed for almost all the world’s major orchestras. Joshua Bell was commissioned to play his $4,000,000 Stradivarius ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Taking Inventory Of Our Prejudices And Biases

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 18, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,241 views

    If we are honest with ourselves we admit that we all have some form of prejudices.

    Mid-week Message/Devotion July 18, 2018 James 2:1-13 2nd in a series Taking Inventory of our Prejudices and Biases Have we got preferences? Have we got prejudices and biases, with others that we come in contact with at work, while shopping, at church, even our neighbors. I think, if we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • George Bannister avatar

    How To Be Real In Human Relationships Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Sep 1, 2018
     | 6,512 views

    Sermon on James 2:1-26

    Series Title: Being Real an Automated World How to be Real in Human Relationships James 2:1 – 26 1 My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others? 2 For example, suppose someone comes into your meeting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Faith Alone

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 4, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,001 views

    Faith in God alone is the determining factor for membership in the kingdom of God.

    Faith Alone James 2: 1 - 10 Intro: There is a wonderful story about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian being considered for employment. The Boston investment house could not say enough about the young man. His father, they wrote, was a Cabot; his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Nickolas Kooi avatar

    Faith Or Works? Series

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Sep 12, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,848 views

    In James 2, we see one of the most challenging passages of Scripture. However, when seen in context, James' point becomes clear and understood.

    The English language can be a very challenging language to learn. Part of that is because many ordinary words that we use in everyday conversation can have many different meanings. Take the word “run,” for example, which according to dictionary.com, has over 179 different meanings for the word. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran