Podcasts about partiality

Romans 2:1–11 warns against the danger of judging others while overlooking our own sin. Everyday encounters show how quickly we can make assumptions based on appearances, only to discover we were wrong once we actually know someone's story. Paul reminds us that Scripture is not a weapon for pointing out everyone else's failures. It is a mirror meant to expose our own hearts. Like the Pharisee in Luke 18, religious people can become so confident in their own goodness that compassion is replaced by criticism and humility by self-righteousness. God alone is the perfect and impartial Judge because He knows every heart, motive, and circumstance. Our calling is not to police everyone else's soul, but to remain humble, repentant, compassionate, and willing to draw near to people others might dismiss. Because God has shown us patience, mercy, and forgiveness, we should extend those same things to others. A forgiven heart should stay soft, ready to pray, serve, forgive, and give people another chance while trusting God to judge perfectly.

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This sermon was preached by Jared Osborne on July 20, 2026 and is part of YALA's study through the book of James. 

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SCRIPTURE: James 2:1-13 & 5:1-6, Hebrews 13:2 8.2.26 - The Partiality Proble (Kenny Camacho) Revolution Church YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY'S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE!REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:Kenny used a story about baseball cards to explain how we often determine value: that something is only worth what someone will pay for it. How does that idea change the way you think about your own worth… knowing that Jesus paid for you with his life?Is there an area of your life where you still tend to measure your worth by comparing yourself to others (social media, work, relationships)? What would it look like practically to replace that habit with remembering what Jesus paid for you?Have you ever caught yourself making a quiet assumption (even for just a moment!) that someone's hardship was their own fault? What do you think shaped that instinct, and how might the gospel challenge it?Kenny said that one interpretation of James 5:6 suggests when we show partiality, the 'righteous person' we condemn and murder is actually ourselves… and the person God is in the process of making us into. Does this resonate with you? How so?Is there a pattern of judgment or comparison in your own life that you sense might be getting in the way of who God is making you into? What would it take to let go of it?Kenny closed by saying that practices like generosity, volunteering, and giving charitably aren't just nice things to do… they are spiritual disciplines that actually help short-circuit our pride and remind us that we didn't earn God's blessing. Do you agree that generosity can change the way we think and feel about ourselves and others? How can you take a step towards living more generously and charitably this week?

The Transgression of Partiality Chris Mullins Download James 2:1-13

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This sermon examines the sin of partiality by analyzing James chapter 2, warning believers against judging others based on socioeconomic status or appearance. The preacher illustrates how favoring the wealthy while despising the poor dishonors Christ and violates the royal law to love one's neighbor. By highlighting the inconsistency of holding faith in the Lord of glory while displaying worldly bias, the message exposes the danger of becoming unrighteous judges. The text emphasizes that breaking any part of God's law makes one a transgressor, yet offers hope through the gospel promise that mercy triumphs over judgment. Ultimately, believers are called to reject favoritism and extend the same mercy they have received from God to all people.

07-12-2026 - John Elkins teaches the exhortation that Christians are to hold the the faith without showing partiality towards others. 

The sermon exhorts believers to reject personal favoritism and judge others by outward appearances, emphasizing that true faith in Jesus Christ requires impartial love. Drawing from James 2, the speaker defines partiality as a serious sin equivalent to breaking the entire law, contrasting human tendencies to honor the wealthy with God's choice of the poor as heirs of the kingdom. The message challenges the congregation to view every individual through the lens of divine mercy rather than social status or wealth. It underscores that loving one's neighbor as oneself is the fulfillment of the royal law given by God. Ultimately, the preacher calls for a lifestyle of mercy and humility, reflecting the character of Jesus in all interactions.

This message examines Acts 10 and related passages to answer the question “Is God fair?” We explain that God is impartial and offers salvation to all on His terms, balancing justice and mercy through Christ's atonement. The episode also addresses difficult Old Testament commands, the purpose of judgment, and contrasts Judas and the repentant thief to show how faith — not works — determines one's standing before God.

In Acts 10, we witness one of the most decisive turning points in the New Testament as the gospel bursts beyond the Jewish world into the Gentile nations through God's sovereign initiative. God tears down the deepest barrier of the early church—not by human strategy, but by preparing both Cornelius, a devout Roman centurion, and the apostle Peter through visions that forced a complete reckoning with their old categories of clean and unclean. In this message, Pastor Matthew challenges us to examine the lines we still draw—who we think is “too far,” “too different,” or beyond reach—and calls us to live out the gospel's radical welcome by crossing every boundary the Spirit leads us over.

1 Timothy 5 (NKJV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss what it means to give double honor to the elders in the congregation.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26154The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Church must be different than the world: The importance of not showing partiality among Christians. No Christian is above another, regardless of their social status or wealth. James's example of a wealthy person and a poor person entering a meeting place highlights how we often show favor to the wealthy. God chooses those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom. Wealth can corrupt individuals and make them prioritize material possessions over their faith. In contrast, the poor often have a richness of faith that comes from relying on God for their needs. This episode stresses that showing partiality is not only unloving but also encourages disunity in the church, forming cliques and making others feel like outsiders. Related Episodes: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 - Giving is Grace Romans 2:11-16 (From Christ) - Can Unreached People Get Saved? Deuteronomy 16:13-22 (From Creation) - Lies Mixed with Truth Luke 14:12-24 (From Christ) - God's Dinner Party There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle Check out LifeAudio for other faith-based podcasts on parenting, studying Scripture, and more:www.lifeaudio.com Need help memorizing Scripture? Check out Verse in the Chorus: https://www.youtube.com/@VerseintheChrous Become a member to gain access to The Bible Explained on Fridays: https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Many of our churches ignore our tendencies towards partiality, justify our favoritism, and excuse our cliquish exclusivity, labeling it 'fellowship.' But what if this is an afront to God, who, after all, "shows no partiality" (Rom. 2:11)? What if communities filled with partiality actually betray their professed faith in Jesus Christ, the Lord of Glory?In week 4 of our summer series, James: Faith At Work, we sit with James 2:1-13 and the uncomfortable mirror it holds up to the church. This teaching begins by drawing our attention to the Greek word for partiality in verse 1, which carries the idea of "receiving the face" - judging a person by their visible surface, social status, usefulness, wealth, poverty, polish, burden, or perceived return. But faith is supposed to retrain our sight so that we no longer see the other person--rich or poor--as a category to manage, a resource to exploit, or an inconvenience to avoid. Faith at work sees beyond mere appearance, beyond the sur-face, and recognizes the face of the other as a summons to love.This message walks verse by verse through James' warning against favoritism, the royal law to "love your neighbor as yourself," and the law of liberty that frees us from the old economy of fear, status, and self-protection, and arrives at the fundamental Gospel truth that mercy triumphs over judgement. Lest we mistakenly think mercy is mere sentiment, we are reminded that mercy is love becoming visible, love made manifestly present, in the face of suffering--like Jesus, who was the vehicle of God's mercy.Questions for Reflection:Whose presence makes me feel important, and whose presence makes me feel burdened? Why?Do I see by the worldly facade, or by the divine Glory?Has the mercy I have received become visible over judgment?How am I responding to the faith at work within me?Scripture References: James 2:1-13, Psalm 25:1-10, Matthew 5:3, Matthew 22:34-40, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21Voices/Quotes: Emmanuel Levinas, Totality and Infinity; Douglas J. Moo, TNTC James; Craig L. Blomberg and Mariam J. Kamell, Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on James; Google DeepMind, "A Pragmatic View of AI Personhood"From the series James: Faith at WorkSermon Notes & Liturgy--Tired of consumer Christianity? So are we.Come rest in Jesus. Sundays at 10:10AM642 Brookhurst Dr, Dallas, TX 75218.Christ City Church is a faith family following Jesus together in east Dallas.Learn more at www.christcity.lifeFollow us on...IG: @christcitylifeX: @christcitylifeTH: @christcitylifeFB: christcitychurchdallasYT: @christcitylife

What walls have we built that are keeping us from God's purpose?In Acts 10, we encounter one of the most transformative moments in the early church. Through the story of Peter and Cornelius, God reveals a powerful truth: the gospel was never meant for one group of people, it was always meant for everyone.The Jews were called to be a blessing to the nations, not separated from them. Yet over time, being set apart became being isolated. What was intended to reflect God's holiness slowly became a wall of division.But Jesus came to tear down every dividing wall.**Big Idea:** *The walls that keep us from God's purpose are built one brick at a time, but God can tear them down one brick at a time.*In this message, we explore four bricks that often build barriers in our hearts:

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In this sermon Tony wraps up the story of Peter and Cornelius. It is such a powerful story to watch God open the doors of salvation to the nations and to also watch Him change Peter's heart toward the Gentiles. 

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We all play favorites, even when we don't mean to. In this message from James 2, we look at how judging people by looks, money, or status pulls us away from God's heart. God doesn't have “favorite kids” — His love and mercy are for everyone. You'll hear real stories, simple examples, and a clear call to stop ranking people and start showing mercy. Discover what it means to live like the ground is level at the cross, and how mercy can change the way you see and treat others this week.

In this sermon from James 2:1–13, James confronts the sin of favoritism and calls believers to see people through God's eyes rather than the world's standards. Because every person is created in the image of God, human worth is not earned through wealth, status, appearance, influence, or achievement; it is received from the Creator. Favoritism reveals a distorted view of people and a forgetfulness of God's mercy toward us. James reminds us that God often works through those the world overlooks and that His character is completely impartial. When we seek validation from status or comparison, we begin ranking people according to external measures rather than honoring them as image bearers. The royal law, 'Love your neighbor as yourself,' calls believers to extend to others the same dignity, mercy, and compassion they have received from Christ. As we remember our own need for mercy and rest in the value God has already given us, we are freed to love others without comparison, favoritism, or judgment.

Reading Acts 10:30-35 where Peter comes into the house of Cornelius, and realizes that God shows no partiality but is having the gospel go out to Jews and Gentiles. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

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We begin to look at this monumental story about Peter and Cornelius. Tony wants us to see it as a play, a play divided into 5 scenes. In this sermon we only get through the first two scenes, but see God preparing both Cornelius and Peter for something huge He is about to do. 

James warns against claiming allegiance to Christ while evaluating people according to worldly standards. Judging this way undermines the Gospel message itself of a Saviour who did not come in majesty or beauty, offering salvation through grace to all of us sinners.

The Word of God is something we should do and not just listen to.James 2:1-13

Message from Rev. Jason Palacio on June 7, 2026

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On today's Morning Manna, Doc Burkhart explores Proverbs 24:23, a brief but powerful proverb that strikes at the heart of justice and integrity: “It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.” This timeless principle reminds us that God requires fairness, honesty, and impartiality in every sphere of life. Whether in the courtroom, the church, the workplace, or our personal relationships, favoritism corrupts judgment and undermines righteousness. Join us as we examine the biblical call to discern truth without bias and consider how God's own impartial character serves as the standard for His people. Lesson 108-2026 Teachers: Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart You can partner with us by visiting MannaNation.com, calling 1-888-519-4935, or by mail at PO Box 399 Vero Beach, FL 32961 MEGA FIRE reveals the ancient recurring cycles of war and economic collapse that have shaped history for 600 years. These patterns predict America is now entering its most dangerous period since World War II. Get your copy today! www.megafire.world Get high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves! www.AmericanReserves.com It's the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today! www.Amazon.com/Final-Day Apple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books! www.books.apple.com/final-day Purchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today. www.Sacrificingliberty.com

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Colossians 3:18-4:1 (ESV)Andrew and Edwin discuss the transformation from hostility to holiness that takes place in the home.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=25626The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Peter readily preached the gospel of the God Who shows no partiality, and even Gentiles believed it. Will we also readily preach it and embrace as brothers those who believe it?

Sunday Morning, May 10, 2026Given by Dr. Kevin DeYoung | Senior Pastor, Christ Covenant ChurchNo PartialityRomans 2:11-13YouTube VideoDownload our mobile app

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Main Text: Galatians 2:6-10 Supporting Text: James 2:1-7; Leviticus 19:15 ------------------------ Points: 1. Partiality denies the promise of the kingdom to come. 2. Partiality denies the power of God's sovereignty over the whole of creation. 3. Partiality denies the purview of God's universal commands.

Why are so many pastors bold on some issues, but silent on others?In this episode of Give Me Liberty, Katy Faust (Them Before Us) exposes the “sin of partiality” infecting the modern Church, where leaders fear the cultural left, soften biblical truth, and abandon clarity when it matters most.From “luxury beliefs” to the collapse of the family, this conversation dives into:Why pastors avoid the hardest cultural issuesHow silence is shaping the next generationThe connection between truth, courage, and real revivalWhy children, not adults, must be at the center of the family debateIf the Church won't speak clearly, the culture will, and it already is.Watch, share, and stand unashamed of the truth.Learn more at https://www.standingforfreedom.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedomcenterlu/ Twitter: https://x.com/freedomcenterluInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomcenterlu/