Message: “People Who Don’t Belong in Church” from J.D. Greear

Though we don't like to admit it, we are often guilty of judging others based on very limited information. In this week's message from James 2, Pastor J.D. describes the dangers of showing favoritism, particularly within the church. If we are to truly fulfill Jesus' command to love our neighbors as we love ourselves, we must be willing to see others as he sees them: people made in the image of God, worthy to be treated with dignity and shown mercy.

Scripture References: James 2:1-13

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From Series: "The Book of James: The Gospel from the Outside In"

No other New Testament book is quite like James. Catchy, practical, and in your face, the book of James jumps straight into the nitty gritty of daily life. James takes the lofty doctrines of the gospel and brings them down to earth. You can’t read James without being confronted. James steps on your toes. At times, he punches you in the gut. More than anything, James wants you to do something with the gospel you’ve been given—to live it out. James could have referred to himself as Jesus’ brother. Instead, he calls himself “a servant of God.” And through his book, he’s calling us to do exactly that—to serve God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

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