We all have our favorite sports team. Some of us are fans of Iowa, others are fans of Iowa State. Playing favorites on the field is one thing but playing favorites in the church is a different matter. In our culture, we celebrate, beauty, wealth and athletic skills. We fawn over the successful and ignore the rest. According to James, favoritism may be part of our culture but it is must not be part of the church. In God's eyes, it is nothing less that sin.

James - The Folly of Favoritism - Audio - MP3
James - The Folly of Favoritism - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
James - The Folly of Favoritism - Manuscript - PDF
James - The Folly of Favoritism - Sermon Handout - PDF
James - The Folly of Favoritism - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

Tags: Favoritism, Partiality, Poverty, Riches, Weath, Royal Law

In these tough economic times, money is harder to come by. Struggling to make the ends meet leads to discouragement. Lack of money is one of the most difficult trials we will face. How are we to get through it? James give us practical words of advice as we face discouragement in our time of financial need.

James - The Trial of Money - Audio - MP3
James - The Trial of Money - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
James - The Trial of Money - Manuscript - PDF
James - The Trial of Money - Sermon Handout - PDF
James - The Trial of Money - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

Tags: Money, Poverty, Weath, Rewards