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  • Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment. James 2:8-13 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 21, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,659 views

    When we excuse ourselves for our prejudices of color, education, culture, or status, we undo the love mercy of God in our lives.

    A church painting- A church decided to paint their building. It had become a bit dingy over the years, but the church members felt that a complete painting was a bit expensive, so they bought only as much white paint as they thought they might need. After painting the front of the building they ...read more

  • Let's Do This! James 2

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 29, 2013
     | 3,762 views

    James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we have to not show favoritism to others, we must have faith with action and by all means guard our tongues.

    Series: Let’s Do This! Summary of Let’s Do this pt 1! What did we learn last week? 1. We need to be like James and do this by being men and women of prayer. a. We need to have nicknames like “Old Camel Knees”. b. We need to understand what prayer will do for us: i. Prayer ...read more

  • Making A Good Showing Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,636 views

    Are you prejudiced or just partial?

    “Faith That Works: Making A Good Showing” James 2:1-13 Suppose you agreed to make some visits on new residents in the South Haven area. You are given two names and addresses, but have time to make only one visit. You discover that the one address is in a very ritzy subdivision, the ...read more

  • Faith And Favouritism Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 31, 2014
     | 6,250 views

    Looking at favouritism in the world and in the church and seeing it for what it is...a sin!

    [ILLUSTRATION] There’s a story about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian being considered for employment at the bank. They wrote the Boston investment house where he had worked and they could not say enough about the young man. They wrote ...read more

  • Catering To The Rich And Influencial Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,598 views

    Problem of catering to rich and showing respect of persons is addressed.

    Catering to the Rich & Influential James 2:1-13 6-1-08 Intro Have you ever been in a church that catered to the rich? There was a mega church back west where a pastor was leading a corporate prayer meeting. His prayer went something like this, “Lord, send us successful people. Send us the ...read more

  • A Law Of Liberating Love Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,520 views

    Since we all are law breakers, we need to seek mercy. Those who have found mercy from God’s judgment should no longer judge other’s with partiality but with mercy.

    JAMES 2:8-13 A LAW OF LIBERATING LOVE [Matthew 22:36-40] Getting a proper perspective can help change our attitude. A COWBOY out west was driving down a dirt road with his dog riding in back of the pickup truck and his faithful horse in the trailer behind. He failed to negotiate a curve and ...read more

  • First Class Treatment Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Nov 14, 2008
     | 3,455 views

    Showing partiality to the rich not only violates the 2nd commandment to "love your neighbor as yourself," it is breaking the whole law

    Here’s a typical scenario for you at Narita Airport. Let’s say John and Chihoko are flying to JFK. I’m the purser or the head steward. I’m at the door to greet the passengers when they come on the 777. I see Chihoko dressed in very fine clothes. She is like the person we just read about. She ...read more

  • Ministry Builder V Ministry Blockers Pt 6 Sticking At It Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 21, 2008
     | 3,060 views

    Stick with Stick at and youn get there. You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.uk (April 2008)

    Mbmb 6 ILL Things you should never say to the Pastor ."I don’t care what they say, I like your sermons." "If I’d known you were going to be good today I’d have brought a neighbor." "Did you know there are 243 panes of glass in the windows?" "We shouldn’t make you preach so often." Final ...read more

  • Member's Only! Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Nov 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,429 views

    Part 5 of our Fracture series looks at the barrier of favoritism. We tackle what the bible has to say about social and class warfare and how we need to keep this out of the church.

    Fracture Part 5- “Member’s Only” Pastor Ryan Akers I am excited about this message today. Because it’s a message that I think affects all of us but none of us want to openly admit that we struggle with what I am about to talk about. That’s what makes it fun because it’s so challenging. Before we ...read more

  • Favoritsm And Faithful Deeds Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,146 views

    This is number four in a summer sermon series on the Book of James

    As the associate pastor in Abilene I was privilege to preach at several of the smaller congregations around there. After a while I learned not to be surprised at the various habits and rituals of the churches. One of the most unique surrounded the offering at Central Presbyterian in Stamford Texas. ...read more

  • From Trouble To Triumph Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,760 views

    Trials in the life of a Christian are a norm. But it is how we handles those trials, that separates us from the rest.

    From Trouble to Triumph James 2:2-12 Intro Trials in the life of a Christian are a part of life. How we view those trials and handle them is a whole different story though. The Scriptures mention at least eight purposes for the Lord’s allowing trials to come to the lives of His ...read more

  • Are You A Christian Snob? Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,808 views

    There is no room for favoritism or partiality in the church today and James in Chapter 2, shows us how we can make sure it doesn’t surface in our life or church.

    Are You a Christian Snob? James 2:1-13 Intro Let me open tonight by asking you a question, “Are you a Christian Snob?” Before you answer that question too quickly ask yourself this, “Who, outside of your present circle of friends, have you attempted to include in your life recently?” Almost all ...read more

  • Showing Partiality Is A Sin

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,899 views

    Favoring one person over another indicates failure to follow Jesus’ example of how to treat people.

    Text: “But if you show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors” (James 2:9). There is a wonderful old story by John Denver about a man invited to a fancy banquet. He arrived wearing simple clothing and was told to get out and go in the kitchen door for a handout. ...read more

  • Leaving Prejudice

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 29, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,437 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

  • Consistent Faith

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,493 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