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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Too Good! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2023
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    If you want to find real joy in the face of an uncertain future, renounce your own good and wise deeds; stop devising your own schemes. Instead, fear God and please Him through faith in His Son.

    On March 19, 2003, the United States and its allies invaded Iraq to destroy Iraqi weapons of mass destruction and remove Saddam Hussein from power. A day later, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld held a news conference, where a reporter asked him “about the apparent failure to follow the war ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God’s Grace Collides With Culture

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 6, 2024
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    Unless you happen to be like the man who said: "I am not prejudiced, I hate everyone!" All of us if we are honest are prejudiced. When prejudice is in operation, it will always collide with God's grace.

    Sermon - God’s Grace Collides With Culture Scripture: Acts 10:1-23 “In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Does The Book Of James Say About Rich People?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 8, 2024
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    Why does James not like rich people? The culture tells us why. Wealth is not a problem today. It is how wealth is obtained and used that is the potential problem.

    What does the book of James say about rich people? James 2:1-7 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz James 2:1 My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. 2 For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed in fine ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Having Faith When Times Are Hard

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 28, 2024
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    So now that each of us has examined our spiritual faith, what do we do with it? What part does it play in our lives?

    Off and on in the past couple of months, we have been talking about faith and how it plays a part, a vital part in our spiritual lives. So now that each of us has examined our spiritual faith, what do we do with it? What part does it play in our lives? Over the next 6 weeks or so I want to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Showing Faith In Our Relationships

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 4, 2024
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    Today let's ask if our faith shows through in the relationships that we have. When we talk about relationships, racism and prejudice enter the scene. And unfortunately, racism and prejudice can be found in most any church setting.

    Today let's ask if our faith shows through in the relationships that we have. When we talk about relationships, racism and prejudice enter the scene. And unfortunately, racism and prejudice can be found in most any church setting. Racism and prejudice are far more common than they should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    God’s Grace On A Collision Course Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 18, 2023
     | 1,883 views

    Peter's prejudicial sentiments lingering like a foul odor in his mind collided with God's grace. Only a fresh breath of God's grace, could clear the air, and open up the door to a world of Gentiles who were waiting to follow Christ.

    Sermon - God’s Grace On a Collision Course Scripture: Acts 10:1-23 “In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. 2 He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Do Not Show Favoritism, A Vital Theological Concept

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 27, 2023
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    James 2:9 "But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors." Leviticus 19:15 “You shall do no injustice in court. You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor."

    "I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism." -1 Timothy 5:21 The concept of giving special benefits or special assistance or deference to a particular group is on it's ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Judging According To James Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 9, 2023
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    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

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    Prejudice Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 21, 2023
     | 2,295 views

    True religion doesn’t play favorites.

    INTRODUCTION • When we began this series last week, I talked about the practical and straightforward teachings in the Book of James. • Last week we started the series with a practical message about living out the message. • As we spend time together in James, we will examine ways to live out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Hip To Be Square

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 28, 2024
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     | 1,191 views

    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

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Jesus Cares

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 6, 2024
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    Jesus wants to help the needy because he cares.

    Jesus Cares James 2:5 James 2:5 5 Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters. Has not God chosen the poor in the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him? Jesus cares. When John the Baptist asked if he were the Messiah, Jesus answered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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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
     | 671 views

    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

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    Judging Others Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 30, 2024
     | 1,265 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