Sermons on Yaakov 2:12:

Where’s The Love? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 7, 2024

The message examines love as the motive for what we do. The context of the Love Chapter is the operation of the gifts of the Spirit (listed in 1 Corinthians 12 and regulated in 1 Corinthians 14).

Intro Our text today is found in 1 Corinthians 13. After addressing the nine gifts of the Spirit in the first part of 1 Cor. 12, Paul introduced an analogy of the human body to teach these believers the importance of valuing and caring for one another. On the one hand, these Corinthians are doing a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Galatians 6:10, James 2:1-20, 1 Peter 2:20, 1 John 4:1-21, Jeremiah 45:5, 1 Peter 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

¿dónde Está El Amor? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 12, 2024

El mensaje examina el amor como el motivo de lo que hacemos. El contexto del capítulo sobre el amor es la operación de los dones del Espíritu (enumerados en 1 Corintios 12 y regulados en 1 Corintios 14).

Introducción El texto de hoy se encuentra en 1 Corintios 13. Después de abordar los nueve dones del Espíritu en la primera parte de 1 Corintios 12, Pablo introdujo una analogía del cuerpo humano para enseñarles a estos creyentes la importancia de valorarse y cuidarse unos ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 1:4-9, 1 John 4:1-21, 1 Peter 2:20, 1 Peter 4:8, Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 6:10, James 2:1-20, James 2:18, James 2:20, Jeremiah 45:5, John 3:16, Matthew 22:39, Matthew 6:5, Romans 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Take Sin Seriously Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 27, 2024

Next in Series in James. Addresses the importance of taking sin seriously.

James 2:10-13 Take Sin Seriously - Read James 2:10-13 This is a very difficult passage, a very hard-hitting passage. Some hard-hitting verses. There in verse 10, “For whoever keeps the entire law and yet stumbles at one point is guilty of breaking it all.” What in the world does that mean? ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

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

How To Treat People Right Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023

A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

A. All of us have FAVORITES. 1. We have a favorite ICE-CREAM, a favorite type of MUSIC, a favorite SPORT, and so on. 2. Sometimes we even show FAVORITES when it comes to people. a. We have our circle of FRIENDS that we prefer being with over other people. b. A PARENT may say to a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Favoritism Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 19, 2023

This is the 4th Sermon in the Series "Jesus' Half Brother- James". This Series is from the Book of James.

Series: Jesus’ Half Brother- James [#4] FAVORITISM James 2:1-13 Introduction: What does a Christian look like? You don’t know what’s inside a person by what they look like. Many people make their decision about a person based upon their appearance, or their color of skin, or their age, or ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Strange Case Of The Snooty Usher Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 18, 2023

Message 4 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

Today in our series, we move to chapter James 2 where James, the little brother of Jesus, and the leader of the Jerusalem Church, is going to teach on the sin of favoritism. So let’s think about that word for just a minute…favoritism. The word favoritism actually means to give preferential ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Showing Faith In Our Relationships

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 4, 2024

Today let's ask if our faith shows through in the relationships that we have. When we talk about relationships, racism and prejudice enter the scene. And unfortunately, racism and prejudice can be found in most any church setting.

Today let's ask if our faith shows through in the relationships that we have. When we talk about relationships, racism and prejudice enter the scene. And unfortunately, racism and prejudice can be found in most any church setting. Racism and prejudice are far more common than they should be ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13, 1 John 2:3-6, Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Show Love, Not Favoritism (James 2:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 27, 2022

Favoritism is a tricky thing. But we need to copy God's example, in honoring the poor. Also, my first crack at unpacking "kingdom" in light of Scot McKnight's book Kingdom Conspiracy.

Let's start today by reading James 2:1-4: (1) My brothers, don't, with partiality, hold the faith of our glorious Lord, Jesus Christ. ["w/partiality" =focused] (2) For suppose someone should enter your assembly with a gold ring on his finger, with fine clothing. Now, also a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

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

"the Demons Don't Serve"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 18, 2021

Faith is to be put into action.

“The Demons Don’t Serve” James 2:1-10, 14-19 When I was a freshman in college I became friends with a really awesome guy named Tim. The first thing Tim asked me when we met, threw me off a little bit. He asked, “Are you a Christian?” I don’t know that I had ever had anyone ask me that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Kindness

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 22, 2021

The message encourages Christians to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in the development of kindness in their character. Evidence of biblical kindness in our lives is explored as well as Issues that undermine kindness.

Today’s message is very simply entitled “Kindness.” Are you a kind person? The Pharisees of Jesus day were very religious, but they were not kind. Their attitude toward other people was condescending, arrogant, and condemning. This attitude came out in John 7. Jesus was at the temple teaching ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 4:15, Ephesians 4:30-32, Galatians 1:10, Luke 6:33-36, James 1:27, Matthew 12:1-8, Proverbs 31:26, James 2:1-17, Colossians 4:6, John 8:1-11, Matthew 14:14, Galatians 5:22, Luke 10:25-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

04 - James 1:26-2:13 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 22, 2021

This is the 4th of 11 Studies in the Book of James and talks about the need to control the use of our tongues, defines pure and undefiled religion and the warns against discrimination against the poor in the church.

James 1:26 26 “If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. After speaking about trials, seeking wisdom, money, temptations and obeying the word of God, James now turns his attention to what it means to be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27, James 2:1-13, James 1:18, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rich And Poor In The Church Of Jesus Christ (Concluded).

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 26, 2021

There are no untouchables with God.

RICH AND POOR IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST (concluded). 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 ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

07 - James 3:13-18 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 27, 2021

This is the 7th of 11 Studies on the Book of James, in which we will be looking at the two kinds of wisdom - demonic wisdom and divine wisdom.

James 3:13-16 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. 15 This wisdom does not descend from above, but is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18, Galatians 5:18-21, James 1:5-8, Matthew 5:8, Matthew 5:9, Isaiah 42:3, Matthew 12:20, Galatians 5:23, Matthew 5:6, Matthew 5:10-12, Matthew 5:7, Luke 23:34, Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 5:13-16, James 2:1-13, Matthew 5:5, James 3:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible