Sermons on Sin Of Prejudice:

All Have Sinned Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 15, 2024

Whether Jew or Gentile, everyone comes under the category of "sinner."

3:9 “What then? Are we better than they?” Therefore, what? I’ve just shown you that, in spite of their sin, God chose Israel and gave them a very specific advantage, namely the words of God Himself! What have I proved? That we are better? Please note that the words for “than they” are not in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Elder Sins Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 16, 2014

Elders are to be honoured for their labour. However, elders are to be held accountable before the congregation to discharge their appointment in a faithful manner.

“Do not admit a charge against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses. As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear. In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Show Favoritism

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 27, 2007

Showing favoritism is a form of discrimination and prejudice.

DON’T SHOW FAVORITISM PT 1: DON’T SHOW FAVORITISM Jas 2:1 My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. Jas 2:2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. Jas 2:3 If you show ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Royal Law Of Love Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2001

How to overcome prejudice and favoritism with love.

The Royal Law of Love (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World) Having a Christlike attitude is possible if we choose to live under the royal law of love James 2.1-13 February 11, 2000 1My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37, James 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Swallowed Up

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 11, 2013

Any time you run from God, you never go “up"; you always go “down.” God sometimes allows us to face frightening circumstances so that we will learn to trust and obey Him. It’s always best to obey the Lord right away - then we won’t be “swallowed up.”

Opening illustration: Being shocked by electricity can be very dangerous. Just ask professional golf legend Lee Trevino. He was struck by lightning while sitting under a tree during a tournament several years ago. He said, “It bolted my arms and legs out stiff, jerked me off the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making A Good Showing Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 10, 2014

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

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Show No Favoritism Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 19, 2021

In James 2:1-13, James tackles the age long problem of prejudice and favoritism. It is often a problem in the world and in the church. The solution to the problem is the Royal Law found in Scripture.

Introduction: A. There’s story told about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian who was being considered for employment. 1. The Boston investment house where the young man worked could not say enough about the young man. 2. In their letter of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Part Of Jesus' Agenda

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 27, 2022

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 13

June 26, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 9:51-62 Not Part of Jesus’ Agenda Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In 1845 Sir John Franklin set off with two ships from England. They were in search of the Northwest Passage across the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Again Foretells His Death Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 6, 2014

The incident of Jesus again foretelling his death in Luke 9:43-50 shows us the patience of Jesus with his disciples.

Scripture Luke began The Gospel of Luke with a brief prologue (1:1-4), in which he stated his purpose for writing. Then he described the details surrounding Jesus’ birth (1:5-2:40). After describing the boy Jesus in the temple (2:41-52), Luke narrated Jesus’ preparation for ministry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:43-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Bad Is Favoritism Really? Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024

On the topic of pure religion and our interactions with other people, James addresses the topic of favoritism.

Mean Girls and Bullies Are a common theme in the movies and entertainment in part because… It is a part of human nature - to be accepted and to be close to people who can help us get ahead. In school that might look like working your way into the crowd of cool kids - even if that means ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 8- "Stupid Is As Stupid Does" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Feb 27, 2017

Part 8 of our James series

Bona Fide A study of James Part 8 “Stupid is as stupid does” Many times in the movie Forrest Gump Forest played by Tom Hanks Is asked the question Are you stupid or something? And Each and every time he is asked this question His reply is Stupid is as stupid does What this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Down The Barriers Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 28, 2020

We see how God orchestrated a divine appointment between Cornelius and Peter through separate visions, to accomplish His purpose of reaching the Gentiles.

Good morning. We are going to look at one of the most significant chapters in the book of Acts - Acts 10 the account of the conversion of the Gentiles in response to the Gospel. • This account was mentioned 3 times in this book. Luke gave it much space in Acts 10 and then again in Acts 11 when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finger-Pointing...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 24, 2012

To get into a finger-pointing act of "a different kind"...

FINGER-POINTING One of the strange paradoxes’ of our world is that while defilement spreads by contact, holiness doesn’t (Haggai 2:11-13). By the same token, disease is contagious whereas-sadly at that- good health isn’t. A Chikungunia epidemic (in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:15

Denomination: *other

Protect Yourself From Sin's Charge And Sin's Control

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 8, 2005

Protect Yourself from Sin’s Charge and Sin’s Control 1) Inside Christ 2) With Christ inside

Some time ago when we were cleaning out our laundry room we found a number of iron rods like this. I don’t know where they came from or what they were used for but how do you think we could use them now? We could use them to bar our windows if we had a problem with robbers, or if I wanted to swim ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Forward In Faith: Free From Sin, Not Free To Sin Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014

‘stand firm’ in the freedom which Christ brings, and Christ alone brings. Do not go back into the old way of trying to earn or win God’s favour by obedience to the Law. (1 Peter 1 v18-19)

This morning I want us to think about freedom, what we have freedom from and what we have the freedom to do. Christians often talk about something we refer to as the Gospel, the Gospel simply means Good News or glad tidings. And one of the best ways we can explain the Good News about Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal