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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    The Sin Of Partiality - James 2:1-13 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 15, 2015
     | 8,505 views

    Why is showing preference to the rich a sin? And, is it really as much of a sin as murder or adultery?

    Today we are back into the book of James, the half-brother of Jesus, who is writing to Jews who have placed their faith and trust in Jesus, the Messiah, for salvation. These Christian Jews are scattered among the nations but the message is for us as well. We are gentiles, redeemed by the blood of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Do You Play Favorites? (Pt. 1)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,894 views

    In our treatment of people, we must see all people as equally valuable rather than treating some better than others because of how they might benefit us.

    James 2:1-13 “Do you play favorites?” June 27, 1999 Everybody has favorites. [Ask different people in the congregation what their favorite items are in these categories: food, ice cream, car, color, time of year, holiday]. When I was growing up, my mom had it pretty easy whenever she was getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Favorite Names For Jesus In The Gospels Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025
     | 115 views

    For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).

    A. MATTHEW – KING 1. The key word is King or Kingdom. 2. Key verse. “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him” (Matt. 2:2). 3. God was the Old Testament ruler of His people. “Thou art my King, O God” (Ps. 44:4, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Why Faith And Favoritism Cannot Co-Exist Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 24, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,792 views

    We cannot keep the faith if we show partiality.

    Mahatma Ghandi was touched by the gospel when he was young. He hoped that the gospel would free India from its Caste system. He went to a church in his neighborhood and was met at the door, dressed in his humble lower class clothes. He was met by ushers who told him that there were other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    The Fourth Of July's Favorite Verse

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jul 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,748 views

    Many preachers and Christian leaders often quote on the Fourth of July or Memorial Day 2 Chronicles 7:14. They believe the “people” referred to in the passage are the American people, and the “land” is the American land. Can we apply this verse to America and our home countries today?

    Today I would like to focus on a verse that many preachers and Christian leaders often quote on the Fourth of July or Memorial Day. Can you guess what verse is that? 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, "If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Do Not Show Favoritism, A Vital Theological Concept

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 27, 2023
     | 1,266 views

    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

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Do You Play Favorites? (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,105 views

    God doesn’t play favorites. We are all sinners, no matter how miniscule the sin seems to us. But we are also all loved by God.

    July 4, 1999 James 2:8-13 “Do you play favorites?” Part II Introduction - talk about stages of life that increase freedom (being able to walk, driving, moving out of the house; then we go back into bondage once we get married); Ben, my son, talks about being able to do whatever he wants to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Huwag Kayong Magsihatol Ayon Sa Anyo

    Contributed by James Dina on May 29, 2021
     | 1,660 views

    Alamin na hatulan ang mga tao, sa pamamagitan ng mga bagay na hindi nakikita sa kanilang kalikasan ngunit nakikita sa kanilang mga bunga (Mateo 7:20), at sa pamamagitan din ng kanilang mga biyaya at espirituwal na kaluwalhatian.

    Huwag kayong magsihatol ayon sa anyo "Huwag kayong magsihatol ayon sa anyo, kundi magsihatol kayo ng matuwid na paghatol."(Juan 7:24) Ang pagbabago sa ating panlabas na kalagayan ay nagiging sanhi ng maraming tao na baguhin ang kanilang mga opinyon tungkol sa amin. Habang si Job ay ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    Avoiding The Mistakes Of Parenting (Part 1 - Favoritism) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 14, 2007
     | 7,156 views

    Showing favoritism in our parenting is a mistake we will want to avoid.

    Introduction: A. I hope you are enjoying our series on Avoiding Life’s Biggest Mistakes; I sure am! B. This Sunday and next Sunday, I want to address the subject – “Avoiding the Mistakes of Parenting.” 1. Today we are going to address the mistake of favoritism. 2. And, Lord willing, next week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Only One Life: My Favorite Motto

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 19, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 24,177 views

    A sermon the famous motion, "Only one life, twill soon be past; only what's done for Christ will last."

    Only One Life—My Favorite Motto Chuck Sligh October 24, 2010 (A PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by contacting me at chucksligh@hotmail.com). (I don’t believe the skeleton of this message is original to me, but I don’t remember the source. My apologies to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Miano avatar

    How To Avoid Partiality (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,542 views

    Starting this morning, and for the next two weeks, we are going to talk about the issue of partiality, the problem of favoritism, and how we can avoid it in our personal lives and the life of our church.

    How To Avoid Partiality (Part 1) James 2:1-7 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March 18, 2001 Introduction: I know a story of a boy who was about thirteen years old and he loved to play baseball. For the boy, baseball was a place where he could forget about his poverty ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kraig Pullam avatar

    I’m About To Encourage Myself

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 44,845 views

    David gives us an example of one who fortifies his own self in the midst of life's crushing places.

    At the very beginning of this message I should point out very quickly and immediately that the message today is not necessarily for the faint of heart—that I need to warn/inform/caution some of you before I go any further that if you only came today for the purpose and expressed intent of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    My Favorite Jesus - Pt. 1 - Infant Baby Jesus Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,059 views

    Favorite team. Favorite shirt. Favorite food. But a favorite Jesus? What if we miss Him because He doesn’t show up in our favorite way?

    Favorite Jesus Pt. 1 - Infant Baby Jesus I. Introduction I have a lot of favorite things in life. I have a favorite pizza. I have a favorite car. I have a favorite football team. I even have favorite people. And for all of his laughable and stomach turning theology, like Ricky Bobby most of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Letting Personal Injustice Go

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2019
     | 3,462 views

    Let’s not spend our lives complaining about financial injustices. There is a better choice. What did Jesus say to a victim of financial injustice in Luke 12:13-21?

    Let’s not spend our lives complaining about financial injustices. There is a better choice. What did Jesus say to a victim of financial injustice in Luke 12:13-21? What Life is Not Luke 12:13 Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    No Person Is Beyond God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,602 views

    Our prejudices, our doubts, our fears prevent us from entering the lives of, sharing Christ with, and extending grace to those who are far from God.

    As we read through this familiar passage for many of us, listen or follow along in your Bibles or pew Bibles, I want you to begin thinking about this question I will ask again at the end: is there anyone you know that you have thought, ‘this person is too far gone,’ or have written them off. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist