Sermons on Heavenly Rewards:

Walking With The Shepherd

Contributed by James May on Mar 18, 2007

This past year has been some challenging and yet some very rewarding times as we have walked with the Great Shepherd.

Walking With the Shepherd By Pastor Jim May Hasn’t God been good to us! To sit back and just see the hand of God as He has so graciously moved on our behalf has been such a blessing. Who can doubt that the windows of Heaven have been opened and the blessings of God have been poured out on this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Clean On The Inside Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 10, 2008

As we learn to honor God through purity, our ability to see Him will increase. The Reality, Reception, and Reward of a Pure Heart.

Living in the Father’s Favor: Clean on the Inside Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Intro: The machine that usually did the job was broken. And so they hired a man to paint lines on a newly resurfaced portion of a remote highway. The first day he painted 9 miles, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Perfect Justice

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 23, 2009

The justice of God is two-sided and perfect in its judgment and execution. We, His saints need not fear retribution but reward and refuge.

Perfect Justice Prairie Baptist Church – 10/25/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 9 Key verse: Psalm 9:9-10 - 9The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. 10And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

#2are You Leaving More Than A Tombstone? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 17, 2006

Part #2 We need to know the beauty of God’s blessings. God is a rewarder. God wants to bless His people!

ARE WE LEAVING MORE THAN A TOMBSTONE?... What about the dash? GOD WANTS TO BLESS YOU! HE IS A REWARDER --- BE BLESSED!BLESSED By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a two part series. VI. GOD GAVE AN ORDER FROM HEADQUATERS TO BLESS GOD’S PEOPLE! WE MUST VERBALLY ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

24:10 What's In It For Me? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 2, 2007

This is the 10th part of our 24 series, this week we look at what the part the Reward Factor plays in the life of Christians.

So as Jesus was tying up his early morning session, after having spoken on topics as diverse as murder, adultery and lying. He had told people why and how they would be blessed and I’m sure there were some in the group who were thinking, “Sure but what’s in it for me?’ As we move ahead in Chapter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Envy The Wicked

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015

To show that we don't need to envy the wicked even if they don't worship the LORD, for their spirits are dead and there is no reward for them.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you envy the wicked? No, I pray for them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we don't need to envy the wicked even if they don't worship the LORD, for their spirits are dead and there is no reward for them. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 24:19-20 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Will Vs Permissive Will

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2014

To show the differences between GOD's will and permissive will thru the lives of different people in the bible, the consequences and rewards of faith vs. fear/doubt.

I. EXORDIUM: Which one you like? GOD's will or permissive will? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the differences between GOD's will and permissive will thru the lives of different people in the bible, the consequences and rewards of faith vs. fear/doubt. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's My Time PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to persevere in doing good, persist in prayer, and find power in perseverance, promising God's reward in due time.

Hello, dear friends. It is always a joy to gather together in the company of fellow believers, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, and to immerse ourselves in the transformative power of God's Word. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a new understanding, a new perspective ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Topics: Hold On

To Serve Or Be Served

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 14, 2026

We want to follow Jesus and serve Jesus, but we have this little quirk where we expect to be rewarded for our service.

Let’s start our time together this morning by getting a little honest … Who do you relate to best in this story? James? John? The other disciples. Or … Jesus? How many of you thought “James” or “John”? None of you, of course! Well … not so quickly, my friends. Personally, I think we’re ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Honoring Our Mistakes

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Keeping our commitments may be hard, but its the stuff character is made of. And God rewards faithfulness with a beautiful crown in glory.

1. I was working on an Associates Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology/community college; now, in the beginning of my second year, I felt the call to ministry...what should I do? Completed my degree... 2. Many times married couples second guess their decision of a partner ...if I had only ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standing Firm In The Face Of Persecution Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 24, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore biblical examples of individuals who suffered for righteousness' sake, and how God rewarded them for their faithfulness.

As followers of Christ, we are called to stand firm in our faith, even in the face of persecution. Jesus Himself warned us that we would face opposition and hatred from the world, but He also promised that God would reward us for our suffering (Matthew 5:10-12). In this sermon, we will explore ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, Revelation 1:9-11

The New Temple Really Exists Now

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 19, 2022

What we should do, routinely and habitually, is commit ourselves to acting rightly and then do not expect any reward, any promotion.

Saturday of 20th Week in Course It’s always interesting when a reading from Scripture begins with the words “afterwards. . .” or “after this. . .” because when we hear those words we ask the question “after what?” So when we go back to chapter 42 of Ezekiel, we get the answer. Ezekiel, a prophet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12, Ezekiel 43:1-7, Psalm 85:9-13

Denomination: Catholic

God’s Master Plan

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

God has a plan for all of mankind, and in that plan we can be rewarded or we can be cursed...the choice is up to you.

God’s Master Plan And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30, Isaiah 45:18, Habakkuk 2:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message To The Churches (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Part 2 of Jesus’ message to the seven churches. This part looks at false doctrines that infiltrate the church, instructions, and the promise of rewards or consequences.

False doctrines Several of the churches were condemned because they allowed false doctrines to pollute their own doctrine. Three specific false doctrines are mentioned in these two chapters. Lets examine them a little closer so that we can understand how this applies to us today. The doctrine of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Reaching!

Contributed by James Groce on May 1, 2001

To "reach forth" is a progressive action, one which continues even as we gain rewards because the ultimate is not yet in our grasp!

KEEP REACHING! Text: Phil. 3:13. To "reach forth" is a progressive action, one which continues even as we gain rewards because the ultimate is not yet in our grasp! This kind of "reaching" keeps us going even when we stumble or slip. Remember....Keep Reaching! Solomon said, The end of a thing is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13, Philippians 3:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal