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  • Tim George avatar

    Celebrating In The Losers Cirlce Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 4,548 views

    James tells us the story of a rich man and a poor man who came to church one day. One appeared to be a winner – the other a loser. How should a group of losers who have been made winners by Christ treat such people?

    No body likes a loser. Have you ever seen a losers circle at the racetrack? When is the last time you saw the runner-up on a box of Wheaties? People generally think little of losers. That makes it all the more hurtful to some when someone like Ted Turner is quoted as saying, “Christianity is for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Favoritism

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 19, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,258 views

    Favoritism is a serious mistake because: 1. It is a sin. 2. Appearances can be deceiving 3. God opposes the proud.

    I vividly remember talking with another pastor one day who had been given a very impressive appointment to one of the largest churches in our conference. As he was talking to me and a couple of other pastors, he was explaining how different this church was from his previous experiences. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Avoid Partiality (Part 2)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Mar 25, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 7,822 views

    This morning we’re going to look at the third reason in James’ argument against partiality. Partiality violates the Law of God.

    How To Avoid Partiality (Part 2) James 2:8-13 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March 25, 2001 Introduction: “A deplorable incident occurred in the life of Mahatma Gandhi. He said in his autobiography that during his student days he was interested in the Bible. Deeply ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Don't Play Favorites Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,889 views

    A call to look upon others with the eyes of Christ.

    Don’t Play Favorites James 2:1-13 I. Favortism A. Showing respect or honor based on social status or position B. Warned against repeatedly in scripture II. We are quick to judge by outward appearances A. Clothes B. Jewelry C. Cars D. House III. We give favor based on these ideas of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Hiehle avatar

    Favoritism Forbidden

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 168 ratings
     | 9,748 views

    This sermon deals with how we see and treat others, even in the church.

    James 2:1-13 "Favoritism Forbidden" By Pastor Mark Hiehle In our society today, we like to think of ourselves as open-minded and fair. We pride ourselves in believing that we look past externals and avoid making personal judgments of others. Unfortunately, this is not usually true, even in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Mercy

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,209 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. Llast week we discussed how we are not to show favouritism. We saw how favouritism goes against the very basis of our faith. For we are to trust in God rather than wealth or earthly position. We saw some reasons why we should not show favouritism. 2. In passage today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dan Chromy avatar

    Your Relationships + God's Standards = True Freedom

    Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 26, 2000
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,605 views

    You will only find true freedom in the way you conduct your relationships with others when you abide by God's standards for your realtionships.

    What motivates your relationships with the people you meet throughout your lifetime? By what standards do you measure your relationships with others? What standards does God want for your relationships with other people? The world would have you believe that your relationships with others ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William Young avatar

    The Sin Of Partiality And Favortism

    Contributed by William Young on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 15,337 views

    We must admonish those we love, to be careful, never giving in to this most serious downfall!

    Sin of Showing Partiality and Favoritism, James 2:1-13 1. This passage begins a new section in James, a discussion of various temptations and trials that are common to all believers. 2. There are certain temptations and trials that are constantly confronting us. 3. One of the strongest is that of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Problem With Partiality Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,023 views

    Part 10 in a study on the book of James

    A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 10 “The Problem With Partiality” Date: October 13, 2002 A.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 2:1-9 Introduction Some have said this book of James is very similar to the book of Proverbs. They both address practical areas of the lives of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Law Of Liberty Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,773 views

    Part 11 in a study of the book of James

    A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 11 “The Law of Liberty” Date: October 13, 2002 P.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 2: 9-13 Introduction We continue our study in the book of James tonight in verse 9. James has addressed a matter that is weakening the body of believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Pride And Prejudice- James 2:1-13 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 25,115 views

    The church team needs to ruthlessly root out the disease of pride and prejudice in its body because it is infecting others and they are dieing. We therefore need to create a vaccine that will stop the spread of these deadly plagues. The vaccine was create

    Pride and Prejudice - James 2:1- 13 Thesis: The church team needs to ruthlessly root out the disease of pride and prejudice in its body because it is infecting others and they are dieing. We therefore need to create a vaccine that will stop the spread of these deadly plagues. The vaccine was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Nose Job Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    From the expositional study of the book of James this message looks at the instruction regarding prejudice in the Body of Christ.

    EXTREME MAKEOVER – PART FIVE “A NOSE JOB” JAMES 2:1-13 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) “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 also comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Carroll avatar

    Judging

    Contributed by Stephen Carroll on May 1, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,929 views

    This sermon deals with James’ exhortation to not judge.

    The Book of James is a short letter that is often over looked. Not just because it is short but there have been many who simply didn’t like what it said so they would glance over it quickly. Martin Luther, not the King but the great reformer who lived a few hundred years ago didn’t like James at ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • David Owens avatar

    Showing No Favoritism Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 30, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,538 views

    The church must be the one place in the world where the things which serve to classify and separate people must not be allowed.

    Introduction: A. I read a story about what happened at a church one Sunday morning. 1. As the congregation began to arrive they found a dirty, old vagrant lying beside the church’s front door. 2. Some looked at him and said how awful that someone looking like that is lying outside our beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Vernon Murray avatar

    Super Vison Supervision

    Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 4, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,896 views

    By means of super vision we can see beyond man made parameters and behold the identity we have in Christ.

    “Super Vision Supervision” When we are young, most of us have our super heroes. I can still remember the names of many of mine. Duke Snider, Gil Hodges, and Roy Campenella to name a few. All three of these guys were sluggers for the Old Brooklyn Dodgers baseball team. They were bigger than life ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed