Sermons on James 2:9-13:

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 6 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2010

8 REASONS IT IS WRONG TO SHOW FAVORITISM AS A BELIEVER OR IN THE CHURCH

WHAT’S WRONG WITH FAVORITISM? James 2:1-13 8 REASONS IT IS WRONG TO SHOW FAVORITISM AS A BELIEVER OR IN THE CHURCH Favoritism is not consistent with the teaching of Christ. We need to understand that James is dealing with family business We need to understand that James is dealing with ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Pardon Me, Your Bias Is Showing Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 22, 2008

God tests those who claim to follow Him, and the tests He applies are revealed through how we treat others.

JAMES 2:1-13 PARDON ME, YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING! “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

You Cannot Outrun The Law Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 14, 2008

The Royal Law, though neglected, is nevertheless the standard by which Christian conduct is judged.

JAMES 2:8-13 YOU CANNOT OUTRUN THE LAW “If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself,’ you are doing well. But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. For whoever keeps the whole ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Law Of Liberating Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 19, 2009

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

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me!

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

A different look at the balance of faith and works

Concordia Lutheran Church 14th Sunday of Pentecost, August 6, 2009 SHOW ME! James 2:1-10, 14-18 † IN THE NAME OF JESUS † James encourages the church, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Triumph Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 15, 2010

God wants us to extend His love and mercy to everyone, regardless of their status in life.

The Triumph of Mercy James 2:1-13 Intro: Our country was founded on principles of equality and justice. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Character Of Faith Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

What is it that you really deserve today? Is it mercy we deserve because we've shown mercy to others. Or are we judges with evil thoughts who discriminate against others. Are we ones who judge by the outward appearances...or do we reflect the glory..the

THE CHARACTER OF FAITH JAMES 2:1 13 A Chinese man and a Jewish man were eating lunch together. Suddenly, without warning the Jew gets up, walks over to the Chinese fellow and smashes him in the mouth, sending him sprawling. The Chinese man picks himself up, rubs his jaw and asks, "What in the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Don’t Show Favoritism Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 16, 2012

1- God has chosen the poor to be rich in faith 2- God has given the royal law to be observed 3- God has determined mercy to be triumphant

INTRO.- ILL.- Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke (a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company in the United ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of Books And Covers Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2012

Judgmental discrimination is a significant sin. Jesus breaks down the barriers and we must follow his lead!

1. Favoritism – Visitor Survey Back in the 1980’s, a man visited 18 different churches of differing beliefs to find out what churches are really like. The man said that he sat near the front. After each service he walked slowly to the rear; then returned to the front; and then back to ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Favoritism Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 17, 2011

WE must guard against this subtle sin, it can do a lot of damage.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you noticed that in life there are sins that we really do not give much thought to? • We understand big ones like, murder, stealing, etc... You can add to the list. • There are sins that are a little more subtle. On the surface they do not really seem to cause much ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You’re Out! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 24, 2011

One strike and you are out! Is that the game you want to play.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I love baseball, I love everything about the game, I LOVED playing it, I love watching it, and I loved coaching it. • Baseball is fun for both athlete and nerd alike. It takes a lot of skill to hit a round ball with a round bat when the ball is doing all kinds of crazy ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Favorites

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

don’t assume that one person is more important than another – don’t treat people differently.

"No Favorites" James 2:1-13 OPEN: So today we are going to continue our expository study through the book of James and this morning we are starting into chapter two of this marvelous book. This morning Pastor James -- the pastor of the church in Jerusalem - wants to talk to us about the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lawbreakers!

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

We are all lawbreaking sinners in a desperate situation who find grace and mercy through the cross of Jesus.

Open: OK, So today I want to start off today by asking a few rather personal questions. How many people would be willing to raise their hand in the presence of everyone here today -- in this very public setting admit to the fact that sometime during the course of their life they broke the law, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Know God Is To Know His Name Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jan 2, 2012

Sermons on Islam, Judaism, and Christianity

In our struggles to uphold what is right, our good intentions can be received as wrong to the unbeliever as well as to those weak in their relationship with God. As a result of this, often the right which we sought to do falls short because we sought to do right in the wrong way or the wrong time. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: *other

Unfavortism

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 27, 2012

There’s a saying, ‘the clothes make the man’. Actually, that’s not true. Clothes don’t make the man; they make the opinion of the man. The stigma is that nicer looking, nicer dressed people are more important. And we see from the text today that things we

UNFAVORITISM James 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION: There’s a saying, ‘the clothes make the man’. Actually, that’s not true. Clothes don’t make the man; they make the opinion of the man. There’s a certain image that’s portrayed when someone is dressed nice. And ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ