Sermons on Yaakov 2:7:

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

God Doesn't Play Favorites

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 13, 2010

When anyone walks into this church they must feel like the only one who is getting honored is Jesus Christ and no matter what background that person is from they will respect the fact that God is center focus in his church and not people.

God Doesn’t Play Favorites James 2:1-13 Monte T. Brown August 21, 2005 Sunday Morning First Baptist Riverton Introduction Shortly after the close of the Civil War, a former slave entered a fashionable church in Richmond, one Sunday morning at the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons Why Friendliness Toward All Others Is So Important! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James warns against showing friendliness to some vistors to the service and then not being as friendly to others as we should.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible to James 2:1&ff. Do you make an effort to shake hands and be friendly with everyone that comes to the services of the church? Or do you just come and go and speak to only a few others? Is there anyone in this building that you haven’t already shook hands with ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Favoritsm And Faithful Deeds Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 3, 2009

This is number four in a summer sermon series on the Book of James

As the associate pastor in Abilene I was privilege to preach at several of the smaller congregations around there. After a while I learned not to be surprised at the various habits and rituals of the churches. One of the most unique surrounded the offering at Central Presbyterian in Stamford Texas. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Trouble To Triumph Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2009

Trials in the life of a Christian are a norm. But it is how we handles those trials, that separates us from the rest.

From Trouble to Triumph James 2:2-12 Intro Trials in the life of a Christian are a part of life. How we view those trials and handle them is a whole different story though. The Scriptures mention at least eight purposes for the Lord’s allowing trials to come to the lives of His ...read more

Scripture: James 2:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About Faith Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon three in a series of seven sermons based on Living the Christian Life - out of James

Living the Christian Life It’s all About Faith James 2:1-26 It’s a term that we hear all of the time, “You’ve gotta have faith.” Really church, what is faith? We’ve all heard the Hebrews 11:1 definition, “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”. How do we ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Really Matters Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James shows us how to see through the outer things in peoples in lives and focus on what really matters

In his autobiography, Gandhi wrote that during his student days he read the Gospels seriously and considered converting to Christianity. He believed that in the teachings of Jesus he could find the solution to the caste system that was dividing the people of India. So one Sunday he decided to ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Judging Others

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

An Expositional series on the book of James

Judging Others James 2:1-9 Introduction All day long I am around people from India, Pakistan, and other places in the world where they have a very different standard of living. I show up at work, freshly bathed, shaved, wearing men’s cologne, and wearing clean, well pressed, good quality ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

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

The Royal Law: Love One Another

Contributed by N A on Jun 13, 2014

In James chapter two, we learn about the royal command: to love our neighbour as ourselves.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #4: THE ROYAL LAW: LOVE ONE ANOTHER INTRO TO JAMES: “James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.” (James 1:1, NKJV). • Review Week #1: James = the half-brother of Jesus and a leader ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17

Denomination: *other

Rich And Poor In The Church Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

There are no 'untouchables' with God!

RICH AND POOR IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST. James 2:1-17. James 2:1. The Greek of this section of the letter of James begins somewhat abruptly: “My brethren, not with partialities!” The impact of the whole sentence is: “Do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ with respect of persons.” ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Changed By Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 21, 2012

1. Jesus wants to give us new vision (vs. 1-7). 2. Jesus gives us new values (vs. 8-13).

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 5: Be Changed by Christ James 2:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 11, 2012 *We generally don’t like change. As Mark Twain famously said, “The only person who likes change is a wet baby.” (1) *We don’t like change. But ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Actions Speak Louder Than Anything"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 6, 2012

A sermon about having "Jesus shaped faith."

“Actions Speak Louder than Anything” James 2:1-18 Comedian Louis C.K. once said, “I have a lot of beliefs…And I live by none of them. That’s just the way I am. They’re just my beliefs. I just like believing them—I like that part. They’re my ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith By Itself

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 8, 2012

Sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B

James 2: 1 – 17 / Faith By Itself Intro: Have you ever wondered why the owners of Golden Corral chose that name for their restaurant. The word “Golden” conjures up in our minds the idea of great value, great wealth, ultimate, the pinnacle. - - - I don’t have a problem ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Living Dead

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Feb 18, 2013

Holiness in Church (2:1-7) Holiness of the Heart (2:8-13) Holiness in Actions (2:14-18)

Background Material James Biographical Info: • The author was James, Jesus’ half-brother; James and Christ had different Fathers (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James, also called James the Just, (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James was not a believer (John 7:3-5) until after the resurrection (Acts ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Holiness