Revolutionary Faith: The Dangers of Discrimination

Speaker: Pastor Jon Zondervan
Date: July 18, 2020

In the third part of our Revolutionary Faith series, Pastor Jon Zondervan leads us through a pivotal topic within James chapter 2: discrimination amongst early-church believers based on their outward appearance and perceived social status. This biblical and encouraging message is a must-hear!

Focus Scripture

James 2:1-4 (ESV)

“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?”

Sermon Highlights

• Don’t let your heart grow cold.

• The love of God is meant to flow out through us.

• God is in the business of using unqualified people to advance His plan and purposes.

• God sees the poor and his heart is moved toward them.

• When you know you need, you lean on God.

• God sees people differently than we do.

• Don’t cozy up to the world – witness to it.

• We need our world to experience the living God.

• Who are the people in your life that you’ve shown judgement toward?