This document is a sermon discussing favoritism and partiality in the church. It summarizes a passage from James that warns against showing preferential treatment to the rich over the poor. The sermon argues that Christianity teaches all people are equally sinful and saved only by Jesus, so believers should not judge others or discriminate in the church based on wealth or status. It encourages giving all glory to Jesus as the one who deserves to sit on the throne over our lives.
3. 1 My brothers and sisters, believers in
our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not
show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man
comes into your meeting wearing a
gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor
man in filthy old clothes also comes in.
JAMES 2:1-7
4. 3 If you show special attention to the
man wearing fine clothes and say,
“Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to
the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit
on the floor by my feet,” 4 have you not
discriminated among yourselves and
become judges with evil thoughts?
JAMES 2:1-7
5. 5 Listen, my dear brothers and
sisters: Has not God chosen those who
are poor in the eyes of the world to be
rich in faith and to inherit the
kingdom he promised those who love
him?
JAMES 2:1-7
6. 6 But you have dishonored the poor. Is
it not the rich who are exploiting you?
Are they not the ones who are dragging
you into court? 7 Are they not the ones
who are blaspheming the noble name
of him to whom you belong?
JAMES 2:1-7
16. The difference between Christianity
and other religions is, in other
religions, you get what you earn. It’s
works. But in Christianity, you get
what Jesus earns. It’s grace.
45. You’ll be happier in this life, as long
as Jesus is seated in your life,
enthroned and glorified.
46. It’s time to stand up and
give your seat to Jesus.
47. FAITHWORKS CHRISTIAN CHURCH GLOBAL
Presented By:
Ptr. Alvin Gutierrez
FCC Main
4PM Afternoon Worship Service
April 10, 2016
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