Sermons on Yaakov 2:2:

The Problem With Partiality Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 15, 2002

Part 10 in a study on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 10 “The Problem With Partiality” Date: October 13, 2002 A.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 2:1-9 Introduction Some have said this book of James is very similar to the book of Proverbs. They both address practical areas of the lives of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Play Favorites? (Pt. 1)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 29, 2002

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

Scripture: James 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Place Where Anyone Can Fit In

Contributed by Cary Paulk on Feb 14, 2002

A call for the church to be a place that mirrors the description of the multitude of saints that are worshipping in heaven.

A Place Where Anyone Can Fit In James 2:1-9 February 10, 2002 Introduction: • Stand as we pray the Lord’s Prayer together. • There is a part of that prayer that I wonder if we ever really notice. • The part that says Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven? • I wonder if we ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating In The Losers Cirlce Series

Contributed by Tim George on Mar 17, 2001

James tells us the story of a rich man and a poor man who came to church one day. One appeared to be a winner – the other a loser. How should a group of losers who have been made winners by Christ treat such people?

No body likes a loser. Have you ever seen a losers circle at the racetrack? When is the last time you saw the runner-up on a box of Wheaties? People generally think little of losers. That makes it all the more hurtful to some when someone like Ted Turner is quoted as saying, “Christianity is for ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid Partiality (Part 1)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Mar 17, 2001

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

Scripture: James 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

Favoritism

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 19, 2001

Favoritism is a serious mistake because: 1. It is a sin. 2. Appearances can be deceiving 3. God opposes the proud.

I vividly remember talking with another pastor one day who had been given a very impressive appointment to one of the largest churches in our conference. As he was talking to me and a couple of other pastors, he was explaining how different this church was from his previous experiences. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Play Favorites Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

A call to look upon others with the eyes of Christ.

Don’t Play Favorites James 2:1-13 I. Favortism A. Showing respect or honor based on social status or position B. Warned against repeatedly in scripture II. We are quick to judge by outward appearances A. Clothes B. Jewelry C. Cars D. House III. We give favor based on these ideas of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Jesus's Favourite - The Box Of Chocolates

Contributed by John Foster on Dec 24, 2001

This sermon is a mini childrens address using a box of chocolates as a prop. The people are asked which chocolate would be Jesus’s favourite. After lots of interaction, the sermon concludes that Jesus loves all people the same, we are all His favourite

This is an outline of an interactive childrens address. The message is that Jesus loves us all equally. -------------- TIPS ------------------- You need to take along a box of chocolates I take along a box of chocolates and hand them out after the service or give them to the Sunday School ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Quality Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 27, 2005

5th message in James series. james’ warning against partiality or favoritism. We are subject to a higher law.

A brilliant medical doctor discovered the use of blood plasma that resulted in saving thousands of lives in World War II, Korea, and the Vietnam War. At Pearl Harbor, for example, 96% of those who received plasma, survived. After World War II Charles Drew was named director of the National Blood ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Are You A Christian Snob Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Fourth in a series on James. Deals with the fact that there are a number of ways in which favoritism shows up in the church today.

A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 4 “Are You A Christian Snob?” James 2:1-13 Let me open this morning’s message by asking you a question, “Are you a Christian snob? Before you answer that question too quickly ask ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Doing All Things

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 9, 2006

As followers of Christ Jesus we cannot pick and choose our neighbors. Nor can we pick and choose what teachings we will follow.

James 2: 1 – 17 / Do All Things Well Intro: When I lived in South Bend, Indiana my family and I would frequent a restaurant called “The King’s Table.” This restaurant had by far the largest buffet I have ever seen. There was every kind of meat you could imagine, every type of vegetable, and the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 9, 2006

James features on works showing our faith NOT works driving our faith

James 2:1-17 Story: One man I admire greatly is Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941). Maximilian Kolbe was a Catholic priest, who was put in a Nazi concentration camp for his faith. On May 28, 1941, he was transferred to the concentration camp at Auschwitz. During his time there, he would share his ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

The Subtle Sin Of Snobbery

Contributed by Paul Cull on Sep 10, 2006

Snobbery affects us all but is contrary to - the nature of God, - the law of God, - the grace of God, - and the life of God.

James 2:1 - 17 The Subtle Sin of Snobbery In his book, "Stay of Execution", the late Stewart Alsop, columnist, tells of an embarrassing moment when he was in London, on a reporting trip for his column. He had an introduction to Lord Salisbury - he was a powerful figure in those days - and he ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Them

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 13, 2006

We are taught by scripture that all are loved by God, but we tend to segregate groups into “we” and “they.” This is wrong.

Scripture: From the New American Standard Bible James 2: 1-10 1 My brothers, 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 there also comes in a poor man ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Test Of Love {discrimination}

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 24, 2006

This sermon deals with a test of our Love for other in the way of discrimination, and what we can learn from it.

THE TEST OF LOVE {DISCRIMINATION} James 2:1-13 Lets read our Text 1 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2 For if there come unto your assembly a man with ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God