Podcasts about partiality

Brother Nick continues in the book of James, chapter two looking at partiality and favoritism.

Series Title: Faith that Works Scripture Passage: James 2:1-13 Stream Date: February 8, 2026

The sermon centers on James 2:1–13, calling believers to reject partiality as a violation of God's impartial mercy and the royal law of loving one's neighbor as oneself. It exposes how favoritism—judging others by external markers like wealth or appearance—distorts justice, contradicts God's choice of the poor as heirs of the kingdom, and reveals a heart aligned with worldly oppression rather than divine love. The passage confronts the illusion that selective obedience can justify sin, affirming that breaking even one part of the law makes one guilty of all, and thus calls for a life of mercy that triumphs over judgment. Drawing from Scripture, the sermon emphasizes that Christ's example of unreserved compassion toward both the powerful and the marginalized exemplifies true righteousness, and that believers, having received mercy through Christ, are called to reflect that same impartial love in their relationships, not as a performance but as a response to the gospel's liberating grace.

1 Samuel 30:11-31. David pursues the Amalekites and recovers all that was taken. He then evenly divides the spoils of the victory among his men and give gifts to several towns in Judah. We find valuable lessons regarding the equal value of every member of the body and the church culture of grace. Additionally we […]

Title: The Sin of Partiality—The Need for UnderstandingText: James 2:1-13Steve Robinson1. A Call to Understand the Principle (2:1-4) * The exhortation against partiality is rooted in the deity and glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. * Favoritism is defined as a biased judgment based on external circumstances with no regard for inner reality. * The rich man was favored for his outward appearance while the poor man was despised.2. A Call to Understand the Problem—Inconsistency (2:5-11) * Showing partiality is inconsistent with God's choice (2:5) * Showing partiality is inconsistent with man's actions (2:6-7) * Showing partiality is inconsistent with God's Word (2:8-9)3. A Call for Consistency (2:10-13) * The final appeal from James regarding favoritism is to conform our lives to the Law of Liberty. * Consistency is measured by the Law of Liberty.Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

James 1:27–2:13 shows us that God is a Father to the fatherless and a defender of widows, one who seeks out and protects those who need to be held. If we desire to be like God, we must remain impartial in our compassion, hold justice and grace together, and humbly recognize our own weaknesses and limitations.

Kent Nighswander

James marks the gravity of favoritism comparing it with adultery and murder. Pastor Josiah challenges the listeners to evaluate our motivation in how we treat others. Is it driven by our selfish ambitions or by serving others in action to those who cannot return the favour.

James 2:8-13

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At Fusion Christian Church, Loving others is a major part of our church vision. This is because Jesus told us it is the second most important commandment, only beaten out by loving God. While this could easily be its own series, Pastor Matt will summarize some ways to love others in this message.We love people equally.God hates partiality. Partiality is when you show favoritism and don't treat people fairly. At Fusion Christian Church we strive to treat all people with justice and fairness, as God instructs. The bible leaves no room for us to be unfair. We must love all people equally.We love people by serving them.Serving others can take many different forms, but it is an essential way to show the love of Christ. All Christians need to be serving in one way or another, because that is an irreplacable way to show love. Just as Jesus showed his love by washing the disciples' feet, we too must show love by serving.We love people by forgiving like Christ. If serving is sometimes difficult, forgiveness can be even more difficult! Much could be said about forgiveness, but in short, Christians must not hold grudges. Whether or not another person accepts forgiveness, it is our place to offer it. If we refuse to offer forgiveness when God has forgiven us so much, we make ourselves hypocrites. Don't cling to bitterness, but forgive others as God forgave you.Three ways to embody love:-We love people in the gathering of believers.-We love people in the small groups.-We love people in relationships.What these three points encompass is three different levels of relationship. Christians need to love at the church level: we cannot neglect church! We also need to love at a small group level, participating in close-knit community with other Christians. Finally, we need to love individually, maintaining one-on-one accountability and familiarity. If we do these things, we will be well on our way to embodying the love of Christ.

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Acts 10 represents a watershed moment in not only Church history, but world history. The Church faced a crossroads early on in its establishment - How would it handle growth and expansion? To whom would it carry the Gospel? How wide-open were its doors? The Apostle Peter is confronted with a divine appointment, wherein he refuses to stand in God's way and takes the church into its next phase. On the other side of the story is a man named Cornelius, who had many reasons to doubt that there would ever be a place for him in the story of Faith and Redemption. Listen as we dive into this incredible story and hear how the meeting of these two men changed the world.

James 2:1-7

Acts 10:34-43 "God Shows No Partiality"  Pastor Wes Holland, preaching

"Do Nothing From Partiality" Charlie Woodward, 12.14.25 by

James 2:10-13 (NASB) 10 For whoever keeps the whole Law, yet stumbles in one point, has become guilty of all. 11 For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” Now if you do not commit adultery, but do murder, you have become a violator of the Law. 12 So speak, and so act, as those who are to be judged by the law of freedom. 13 For judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment. Six Aspects of (our attitudes and behavior that point us toward) Christ-like Impartiality Part 1 (Last Week): 1) The Prohibitive Principle (2:1, 9) 2) A Poor Picture (2:2-4) 3) The Paradox (2:5-7) 4) The Positive Practice (2:8) Part 2 (Today): 5) The Perfect Standard (2:10-11) 6) A Serious Precept & a Solemn Proverb (2:12-13)  

The Gospel | Romans 2:1-11

May 24, 2020

James 2:1-13 (NASB) 1 My brothers and sisters, 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 is dressed in bright clothes, and a poor man in dirty clothes also comes in, 3 and you pay special attention to the one who is wearing the bright clothes, and say, “You sit here in a good place,” and you say to the poor man, “You stand over there, or sit down by my footstool,” 4 have you not made distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil motives? 5 Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters: did God not choose the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? 6 But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you and personally drag you into court? 7 Do they not blaspheme the good name by which you have been called? 8 If, however, you are fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. 9 But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the Law as violators. 10 For whoever keeps the whole Law, yet stumbles in one point, has become guilty of all. 11 For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” Now if you do not commit adultery, but do murder, you have become a violator of the Law. 12 So speak, and so act, as those who are to be judged by the law of freedom. 13 For judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment. Six Aspects of Christ-like Impartiality: 1) The Prohibitive Principle (2:1, 9) 2) A Poor Picture (2:2-4) 3) The Paradox (2:5-7) 4) The Positive Practice (2:8)

Our text this week is Romans 2:5-11. Paul continues to make the argument that the evidence of faith is not what you say or who is your family. The evidence of faith is based on the walk. The just shall walk by his faith. God knows the heart. He knows whether He has saved the person or not, but Paul goes on to say that God will render to each one according to his deeds. Those who seek after God and to serve Him and glorify Him, they will receive eternal life. Those who do not will receive indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish. When Paul was writing, it was many Jews who thought they were saved because they said we have Abraham for our father. Today there are many who say I have Jesus as my Lord and Savior because I walked an aisle or I prayed a prayer. But God says, "the just shall live by faith." There is no partiality with God. He makes those who have faith in Him walk in that faith through the work of His Spirit, so He can judge their deeds.

November 9, 2025 | James 2:1-7 | Pastor Alex Tibbott Subscribe Here

Favoritism denies the gospel of grace.

10/26/25 - Romans 2:9-16 - "No Partiality"

Both the Letter to the Romans and the Gospel of Luke offer a blistering commentary on us when we pass judgment without humbly recognizing our own sins. (Lectionary #469) October 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

In this sermon on James 2:1-13, Pastor Jared Richard challenges believers at Bay Leaf Baptist Church to examine how they treat people of different socioeconomic backgrounds. Using James's illustration of the rich man and poor woman visiting church, Pastor Jared explains that showing partiality is not merely inappropriate but fundamentally opposed to the gospel for three key reasons. First, it reveals a heart captivated by lesser glory rather than by Christ, "the glory of the Lord." Second, it demonstrates alignment with the world's kingdom rather than God's kingdom, which elevates those whom the world casts aside. Third, it shows we've forgotten the mercy God has shown us in the face of judgment. Pastor Jared reminds us that as recipients of God's unmerited favor, we should extend the same compassion to others regardless of their status. Our treatment of others, especially the poor and marginalized, testifies to whether we're truly holding the faith rightly and living according to godly wisdom rather than worldly values.   WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you.   ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613   SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM)!   CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

Welcome to the Harvest Bible Chapel podcast. We're in the series True Religion from the Book of James. This weekend, Pastor Christian Constante continues our series True Religion: The Book of James with a message titled “The Inconsistency of Partiality” from James 2:1–13. Faith in Jesus leaves no room for favoritism. James challenges us to examine how we view and treat others—reminding us that showing partiality contradicts the very heart of the gospel. True faith looks beyond appearance, status, or influence and honors people the way God does. As you watch and listen, ask the Lord to align your heart with His kingdom priorities. May we be a people who extend mercy, reflect His character, and live as those judged by the law of liberty…where mercy triumphs over judgment. Executive Producer: Flavius Herlo Speaker: Pastor Jeff Bucknam Sound design, mixing, and editing: Bryan Tripp Graphic Design: Wesley Cassford Social Media: Bryan Spahr Producer: Dave Putnam WE INVITE YOU TO CONNECT WITH US: • Website: www.harvestbible.org/ WE INVITE YOU TO FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: @harvestbiblechapel • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harvestbiblechapel/

A casual conversation at CrossPointe Coast about the scripture and sermon from the previous Sunday with Jeremiah Fyffe & Sam Powers. Show No Partiality James 2:1-13 Voddie Baucham Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uqgb_jgJjw Only Christianity Prospers Culture and Civilization | Voddie Baucham | Of Flames and Crowns Special Guest: Sam Powers.

Main Point: When mercy triumphs over judgment, there is no room left for partiality among God's peopleKey Scripture: James 2:1-13The Warning: Show No Partiality (2:1)The Symptoms and Nature of Partiality: Judgmental Distinctions (2:2-4)When we show partiality, we are taking on God's role as judge, and issuing verdicts in advance without even knowing the people we're judgingThe Risks of Partiality (2:5-11)Partiality causes us to oppose people whom God approves (v. 5-6a)Partiality rarely gives you what you're looking for (vv. 6-7)Partiality is out of step with the kingdom law of Christ (8-11)The Remedy for Partiality: When Mercy Triumphs over Judgment (2:12-13)Remember what the gospel of Jesus tells us: that God has mercy on sinnersFavoritism thrives where love is cold and mercy is withheld

Preacher: Sam Powers James 2:1-13 James 2:1-13 | Show No Partiality from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. Special Guest: Sam Powers.

Date: 9/28/25 Series: Living the Jesus Way Passage: James 2:1-13 Speaker: Rev. Charles Godwin

Send us a textJames 2:1–10The Sin of Partiality[1] My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. [2] For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, [3] and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, “You sit here in a good place,” while you say to the poor man, “You stand over there,” or, “Sit down at my feet,” [4] have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? [5] Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? [6] But you have dishonored the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you, and the ones who drag you into court? [7] Are they not the ones who blaspheme the honorable name by which you were called?[8] If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. [9] But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. [10] For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it. (ESV)#apostolicbiblestudytime #apostolic #biblestudy #caci #faith #leadership

Partiality may feel like a small sin compared to the “big ones,” but James insists it is not. James calls us to live fully turned toward Christ, where our faith shapes how we see and treat people in everyday life.  In today's cultural moment, when influence and status dominate, Christ-followers are called to reject favoritism, live out the gospel with integrity, and honor people without compromise.   In this episode, Pastors Whit George and Ethan Vanse unpack James 2:1–13, revealing both the underlying issue and its practical application.   Show notes: Check out their weekend messages: No Favorites: Receiving All of God Vs Your Preferences of Him Honor Over Favoritism

Pastor Justin GoldenLearn more at calvarychapelparis.com

To favor people because of appearances is so common that it feels normal. But James tells us that partiality is incompatible with faith in Jesus. God gives us the capacity to see people as he sees them, and to love them as he loves them.

James 1:1 | James, a Servant from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe James 1:1 WHO IS JAMES? TO WHOM IS JAMES WRITTEN? WHAT IS FAITH IN JAMES? JAMES, THE SERVANT JESUS IN JAMES Deuteronomy 32:4 (ESV) The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he. Mark 6:2–3 (ESV) And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty works done by his hands? Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. 1 Corinthians 15:7 (ESV) Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Thomas Manton how to bear afflictions, to hear the word, to mortify vile affections, to bridle the tongue, to conceive rightly of the nature of God, to adorn our profession with a good conversation, with meekness, and peace, and charity; finally, how to behave ourselves in the time of approaching misery James 2:14 (ESV) What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? James 2:23 (ESV) and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”—and he was called a friend of God. Romans 3:28 (ESV) one is justified by faith apart from works of the law. Romans 2:9–10 (ESV) There will be tribulation and distress for every human being who does evil, the Jew first and also the Greek, but glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. Matthew 12:48–49 (ESV) But he replied to the man who told him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! Matthew 28:20 (ESV) … teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. Trials and Perseverance Mark 13:13 (ESV) And you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. Hearing and Doing Matthew 7:24 (ESV) Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Partiality and Judgement Luke 14:12–14 (ESV) He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.” Faith that is Alive Matthew 7:16–17 (ESV) You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. John 14:15 (ESV) If you love me, you will keep my commandments. Speech and Integrity Matthew 12:34–35 (ESV) How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. The good person out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure brings forth evil. Pure Wisdom Matthew 11:19 (ESV) The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.” Humility and Dependance Matthew 6:33–34 (ESV) But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Riches and Poverty Matthew 6:19–24 ESV “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Prayer & Restoration Luke 11:9–10 (ESV) And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. John 14:6 (ESV) I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 10:9 (ESV) I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. Listen to the Apostles Acts 4:12 (ESV) And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Ephesians 2:18 (ESV) For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. Romans 5:1–2 (ESV) Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under GracePaul reminds us in Romans 2:11–16 that God's judgment is perfectly impartial and fair—unlike human courts, it cannot be swayed by wealth, influence, or appearances, but is based on truth, knowledge, and obedience. Whether through the law written in Scripture or the law written on our hearts, all people are accountable before God, and only through faith in Christ can we stand acquitted.Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on August 24, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

“God Has No Partiality” partiality unfair bias in favor of one thing or person compared with another; favoritism. "an attack on the partiality of judges" Acts‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬-‭48 ESV‬‬ James‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬, ‭8‬-‭9‬ ‭ESV 2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬-‭19‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Welcome to our in-depth livestream Bible study on James chapters 2 and 3! In this powerful teaching, we'll explore what it really means to have faith with works and the dangers of an untamed tongue.