Sermons on Divine Reward:

Esther: Righteousness Rewarded

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 26, 2004

Will we pursue righteousness or rewards?

Esther 8:1-17 Righteousness Rewarded Woodlawn Baptist Church September 26, 2004 Introduction As we get closer to the end of our walk through the book of Esther, I want to tell you that I have really enjoyed the things the Lord has been teaching me through the study. A well-known preacher one time ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Godly Father's Reward

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 18, 2004

This sermon explores the 128 psalm as a model for changing life, family, and nation from the father up.

A Godly Father’s Reward Psalm 128:1-6 This morning I want to break with a long standing church tradition. Somehow it has become a tradition to praise mothers for their wonderful and inspiring work on Mothers Day – and berate Dad’s for their shortcomings on Fathers Day. We often make the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: *other

God Rewards The Seeker

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 19, 2006

God rewards those who earnestly seek Him. God gave Uzziah success when he sought Him. When he turned away and disobeyed God because of his pride, he lost everything.

Heb 11:6 “...anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” God have given us a promise, that if we seek Him earnestly, we shall be rewarded. • This is an offer with a guarantee returns The question is not whether you attend church or how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Reward Of The Seeker"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 30, 2005

The one who diligently seeks for God has the promise that He will be found.

And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. J.E. Smith in his commentary on the Pentateuch noted: “Hebrews 11 emphasizes the faith of Abram. He believed God when he did not know where (v. 8), ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Orthodox

A Richly Rewarding Faith

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 10, 2005

Many things happen to us throughout our lives that will challenge our faith. In such a time, sight will fail us but faith will triumph!

A RICHLY REWARDING FAITH “But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is the Rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 INTRODUCTION In 2 Corinthians 5:7, Paul wrote “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” John ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Crowns Of Eternal Reward

Contributed by David Becker on May 1, 2006

There are 5 Crowns of Eternal Reward that the believer can receive if what they how they are lived passes the test of fire - 1 Cor 3:8-15 (Thsi message was preached in tandum with my wife.)

CROWNS OF ETERNAL REWARD OPENING REFERRENCE - 1 Corinthians 3:8-15 The one who plants and the one who waters work as a team with the same purpose. Yet they will be rewarded individually, according to their own hard work. 9 We work together as partners who belong to God. You are God’s field, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8-15, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

As The Gift So The Reward

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 17, 2006

When you are looking for gifts this season be sure that Jesus is on the top of the list for the best gift.

As is my custom, I am sitting here two days into the twelve days of Christmas thinking about something other than a traditional or customary Christmas message. I must confess that I am a major humbug. Bible College did Christmas in for me. After studying the origins of the holiday and all its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Rights, Rewards, And Responsibilities Series

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jul 20, 2006

We must be willing to give up our rights, and discipline our bodies to see that we are not an obstacle to the gospel.

Rights, Rewards, and Responsibilities 1 Corinthians 9 In America we are told that we should value our rights above almost everything else. To be an American is to be free. To be free is to be able to speak freely, write freely, and worship freely. It is a true blessing to be free. We believe in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Promises Rewards Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 19, 2005

We believe that God will do whatever He says He will, so why don’t we trust Him in the area of our finances?

God Promises Rewards 2 Cor 9:1-11 These days we see many credit card companies offering rewards. Some companies give back a portion of what you spend, other give you gifts, some would give frequent flyer miles on all purchases. Even car manufacturers are in on this, cash back or zero ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rewards Of A Mother's Faith

Contributed by Bruce Allen on May 11, 2007

Lois to Eunice to Timothy - faith found, shared, and passed on - a family legacy.

Rewards of a Mother’s Faith 2 Timothy 1:5 (cf. 1-7) … I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also. Acts 16:1 Paul came … to Lystra. And a disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Rewards Of A Good Steward Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 13, 2006

In today’s text we learn that when we return to God with obedient giving, he will return to us with financial blessing.

Scripture Author John MacArthur wrote that you and I spend 50 percent of our time thinking about money—how to get it, how to spend it, how to save it, and how much of it we need to pay for different things. If we spend that much time thinking about money, it is obviously very important to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Between Risk And Reward

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 30, 2006

We take the big risk, but reward is not immediate, trouble arises… Your back is against the wall, there is no hope, it’s desperate, you know you can’t go back but there seems to be no way to go ahead. It’s impossible! Or is it?

20, August 2006 Dakota Community Church Between Risk and Reward Introduction: We get a little older and risk taking becomes more difficult! When we do get out of the boat it doesn’t always go well. We take the big risk, but reward is not immediate, trouble arises… Your back is against the wall, ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

5 Rewards To Pain

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Dec 6, 2004

God does not cause painful experiences in our lives, however, He allows them. Why? To test our faith, to mature us and to bring us into a closer relationship with Him.

Rewards to Pain Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * Pain- to hurt, wound, damage, offend, upset, insult, impair, and cause suffering! Types of pain: Physical pain- arthritis, from abuse Emotional wounds- grief, depression, anger, revenge (brought on by words) Mental anguish- paranoid, Relationship ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:71

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Protect And Reward

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 6, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: When you have God, you have everything. Who have God, please raise your hands. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: Emphasize importance of God in our lives. IV. TEXT: Genesis 15:1 Some time later, a

I. EXORDIUM: When you have God, you have everything. Who have God, please raise your hands. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: Emphasize importance of God in our lives. IV. TEXT: Genesis 15:1 Some time later, a message came from the LORD to Abram in a vision: "Don't be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loyalty: Loyalty Rewards Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 29, 2012

Loyalty is a virtue. Loyalty seeks to honour God, it values the relationship and God rewards our faithfulness. God is loyal.

Loyalty is a virtue. Loyalty is to be faithful, to stick to a commitment. • But unfortunately loyalty is losing its appeal today. People do not see it as necessarily a good thing. • Marriages are breaking up because spouses do not want to keep to their commitment to stick together “for better ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible