Sermons about Partial Obedience

What Makes God Smile?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

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Even though God can do all things It is you and I that He used to accomplish the things that need to be done.

What Makes God Smile? Have you ever wondered that if something you said • Or something you did made God smile? • I know as a parent there are things that my children have done • that make me smile. • At the same time there are something’s that my children say ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Unfavortism

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 27, 2012

based on 3 ratings

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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

Are You A Christian Snob? Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 24, 2009

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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

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Heals A Mother's Child Lesson 18 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018

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Healing by Faith

A. INTRODUCTION This is the last year of ministry and Jesus will constantly withdraw from the masses and take at least four trips away from Galilee. (Mark 6:31; Mark 7:24; Mark 7:31; Mark 8:13). The reason: 1. Hostility from the Jews. 2. To prepare His disciples for His departure (Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:23

Denomination: Baptist

"Learning From One Another; Serving With One Another"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2015

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A sermon about serving with the poor.

"Learning from One Another; Serving with One Another" James 2:1-10 Last week a man in his mid-to-late 30's came to my office for help. He is a drug addict. His problems started when he became an alcoholic while serving in the Army. Eventually, he moved on to Crack. He eventually was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't Judge Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

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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

Scripture: James 2:1-13, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If I Were God

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2023

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Have you ever wondered what you would do if you were God? The world is thankful that I'm not. I'll share some reasons why.

If I were God, there would be some changes made. If I were God, matters would be managed differently. Curbstone philosophers have the answers to all of life’s problems. It seems they know just what should be done in every situation. You have all seen these people. They have solutions prefaced with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:28-29, Ezekiel 18:29, Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 16: A Rebuke Of Partiality (James 2:1-4) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

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This section assumes the rich and the poor’s understanding that appears at other places in James and reflects the influence of the reception of the poor by Jesus in the exhortation not to show partiality in the church.

Lesson Text: James 2:1-4 (KJV) 1My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; 3And ye have respect to him ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Detours In Destiny Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2026

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Destiny is preserved when believers consciously avoid wrong turns caused by disobedience, distraction, pride, and impatience.

AVOIDING DETOURS IN DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 3:6 Key Verse: “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” (Proverbs 3:6, KJV) Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:13; Psalm 119:67; 1 Corinthians 10:12; Genesis 13:10-11; Numbers 20:7-12; Luke ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In The Light Means Obedience

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

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1. Obedience to the Revealed Word of God Indicates One is Walking in the Light (:3-5) a.

1. Obedience to the Revealed Word of God Indicates One is Walking in the Light (:3-5) a. Disobedience indicates darkness regardless of the testimony b. Obedience indicates the light of love dwelling in the believer 2. Obedience to the Revealed Walk of God in Christ Indicates One is Walking in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Obedience - To Obey Is The Only Way

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

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Obedience is difficult and requires deep commitment

Webster defines the word as "following the commands or guidance of; to conform to or comply with." *Becoming a Born-Again Christian requires obedience. It is the key condition of your relationship with God, whose Lordship demands obedience. Through obedience, you fulfill His commands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5, Hebrews 3:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Long Obedience In The Same Direction

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 20, 2003

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This message is about how we need to be obedient to God in the present if we are going to have success in the future. It looks at why we obey and why this is often more difficult than we think.

A while back, my oldest girl Clarissa was in her play room and she had overturned a box of wooden blocks and it made to worse mess you could imagine. I walked in there and said, “Clarissa, I want you to pick up every last one of these blocks right now.” She fussed a little bit and then I walked ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-28, 2 John 1:6

Denomination: Methodist

Do You Posses Obedience?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Mar 14, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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OBedience toward the Heavenly Father.

DO YOU POSSESS OBEDIENCE TOWARD GOD? Hebrews 5: 7 - 9 When Jesus Christ Walked on this earth He was continuously offering up prayers and petitions with loud cries and real tears UP to the Heavenly Father, who could save Him from this death, The Death that he already knew he had to go through ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Without Obedience Is Dead

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Mar 14, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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To help better understand the importance of faith and obedience

PP2005 FAITH WITHOUT OBEDIENCE IS DEAD Hebrews 11:8-10; Text verse Vs. 8; 1 Samuel 15:22. INTRODUCTION: Turn first to Genesis 12:1, and we will read verses 1-4 in this chapter of God’s Word in conjunction with what we have already read. The world would have never heard about Abraham had he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience's Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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Obedience’s is Better than Sacrifice

Obedience’s is Better than Sacrifice Ephesians 6:1-3 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. We should Obey ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

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