Sermons on Santiago 2:1:

God Favours Us All Equally Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Aug 30, 2003

God show no partiality--we are all equals before God.

Sermon for 13 Pent Yr B, 7/09/2003 Prov 22:1-2,8-9,22-23 & James 2:1-10,14-17 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Those who are generous are blessed…” says our passage from Proverbs. A woman stopped by the pastor’s office with some good news. She ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:12-22, James 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

All On Level Ground

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 2, 2003

The ground is level at the cross and we are all on level ground in Jesus Christ!

ALL ON LEVEL GROUND Text: James 2:1-10 "A deplorable incident happened in the life of Mahatma Gandhi. He said that in his autobiography that during his student days he was interested in the Bible. Deeply touched by the reading of the Gospels, he seriously considered becoming a convert. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

No Foreigners In God's Sight

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 5, 2003

A sermon on racial tolerance and love for all humankind.

Mark 7:24-37 "There are No Foreigners in God’s Sight" We humans are a strange breed. Why on earth do we feel as if we have to discriminate between others based on where the others were born, or where they live, or what color their skin is, or if they are rich or poor, a Southerner or a Yankee, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, James 2:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

"Merciful Love "

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Sep 15, 2003

There are three areas where God’s people must constantly evaluate their exercise of Christian love

"MERCIFUL LOVE " By Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com James 2:1-13 Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. There are three areas where God’s people must constantly evaluate their exercise of Christian love. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Showing Partiality Series

Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 16, 2005

Favoritism...don’t say you have never done it. Thankfully God is not one to show partiality, but we may, therefore what does James have to say about it.

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING ¡§Showing Favoritism¡¨ Part 1 (James 2:1-13) Introduction: „« Favoritism¡Kwe do not struggle with this in the church today do we¡Kyea right! A. Do we actually believe that we are immune from this problem? „« This problem here and in many places might not be rich vs. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Impartial To All

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 8, 2005

HOw Jesus came for all not just certain people or races.

ARE YOU IMPARTIAL JAMES 2:1-13 1. DO NOT JUDGE I have often sat and thought about what it really means to be a Christian. I asked myself questions about how I was supposed to act, show my faith, or speak. I have thought about how I was supposed to treat other people. What were some examples ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Showing Favortism

Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 5, 2004

We judge books by the cover, even though we are told not to. As Christians, we are commanded to avoid showing favoritism.

Showing Favoritism, James 2:1-13 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, Sunday, July 20, 2003. Introduction [ILLUSTRATION] a plainly dressed man who entered a church in the Netherlands took a seat near the front. A few minutes later a woman walked down the aisle, saw the stranger in the place ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Viewing The Sin Of Prejudice Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

Prejudice is not an attractive quality of the Christian life. So why don’t we work more to eliminate it from our lifestyles? In this sermon it is identified as sin. Prejudice needs to be approached from several different angles, and this sermon speaks

Viewing the Sin of Prejudice James 2:1-14 C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES2-1.WPD (1) My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. (2} For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes, and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-14

Denomination: *other

A Nose Job Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 12, 2004

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

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Beware

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 4, 2003

In this sermon, we are warned about three problems that Christians are often a part of.

Text: James 2:1-13 ETS: James warns the early church not to show favoritism. ESS: There are three warnings in this passage. OSS: The Youth of MVBC will heed these three warnings. PQ: What are the warnings given in this passage? UW: Warnings Title: Beware I. Beware of showing personal ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Mayor And The Tramp

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

The house is almost full because there are three ways to fill up a Baptist Church.

THE MAYOR AND THE TRAMP James 2:1 -- 13 It’s homecoming Sunday morning. The service is about to begin. The house is almost full because there are three ways to fill up a Baptist Church. A fight, a feast and a funeral. Today is feast day. At the door, two men arrive for the service. One of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Partiality

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note that Christians are to love all peoples.

The Sin of Partiality Text: James 2.1-13 Thesis: To note that Christians are to love all peoples. Introduction: (1) There was a problem with favoritism/prejudice in the 1st century and there still is today in the 21st century. (2) Story: Behind the line in World War I, rest homes were operated ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

James Chapter 2

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 22, 2003

We treat the Word of God like an All-You-Can-Eat-Buffet. We pick up and take the things that appeal to us, but leave behind and untouched things that challenge us. Why have 10 Commandments when you can enjoy only 8?

When I was in college, there was a restaurant that we loved to go to. It was an all you could eat type of place, which explains why I look the way I look today. We would go and stand in line in the buffet and pick all those things we wanted to eat -- shrimp, crab, clams, hushpuppies, French ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13, James 2:17-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sins Of Favoritism

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2004

The church does not and should not have a caste system. The church is not a place of racism nor classism, yet why are we not growing?

The sins of Favoritism James 2:1-13 (Instruction: Come in dressed well) Jesus Christ is the Lord who left the glory of heaven and came to this corruptible world to save sinners like us. He humbled himself, laid aside His position in heaven, and became like us. He was born is dire ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Doesn't Play Favorites Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

In the body of Christ, God does not show favoritism and He expects you to do welcome those who would be welcomed by Him. Every person does matter to God.

God doesn’t play favorites James 2:1-13 Introduction Shortly after the close of the Civil War, a former slave entered a fashionable church in Richmond, one Sunday morning at the beginning of a communion service. When the time came, he walked down the aisle and knelt at the altar. A rustle of shock ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal