Sermons on Heavenly Rewards:

Fools And Factions Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 31, 2003

Lets work together as servants, building on the one foundation, Jesus Christ, so as to build up the church in unity according to God’s wisdom, not human wisdom.

The Corinthians self-image was of a spiritually mature congregation, endowed with all the spiritual gifts they needed, well taught and self-sufficient. In fact they were quite similar to many churches today, particularly those of an evangelical persuasion, let me say. They thought their learning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

Reviving Your First Love

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Mar 21, 2001

This sermon explores how Christians, over a period of time, have a tendency to stray away from JESUS CHRIST, their first love, and offers encouragement to return to HIM.

TEXT: Revelation 2:1-5 1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing Strong

Contributed by David Diyanni on May 6, 2007

Finishing strong is what counts most. It is good to start strong but unless you finish strong it is of no value.

Finishing Strong ”A good start isn’t enough” 1 Kings 3:10-13, I Kings 11:3-6 & 9-11, I Cor 9:24-27 Introduction A.With the New Year approaching, people often make some resolutions that they want to accomplish for the next year. Usually before the month is over they have already given up on ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Seven Deadly Sins And The Nine Noble Virtues

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

We see how no virtue is ultimately pleasing to God outside of the Spirit of Christ working in us.

Ecclesiastes 4:1-5:7 Beulah 5 August 2001 Also read: Galatians 5:16-26 A. Intro Topsy turvy, confusing: Should we pursue pleasure? Work? Wisdom? Madness? The Mesopotamian story End of chapter 3, Qoheleth is despairing, putting man on level with beasts, forcing us to accept that, with the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Die As A Christian Series

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 1, 2007

How to use your fingers to prepare yourself to die as a Christian.

Title: “How to Die as a Christian” Text: 1 Kings 1 - 2:10 Introduction: Well, as we consider this final message in the series of David’s life, which is about his death, how does one die as a Christian? When you die what do you want people to remember about you? What do you want people to write on ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sowing In Tears --Reaping In Joy

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 3, 2006

There are times when it seems that everything around us is against us ---- but we can always look upward to God in hope and trust and know that if we hang on in faith --- God will bring a great reward and He will turn our tears into rejoicing.

Subject: Sowing in Tears --- Reaping With Joy Scripture Text: Psalm 126: Introduction: Let’s take special note to these last two verses of this psalm. ’They that sew in tears, shall reap in joy, He that goeth forth weepth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again, rejoicing, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

"Lessons From Paul's Apostleship" 1 Cor. 9 Pt 9 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 21, 2008

Paul was an apostle, which is a special messenger, who gave up his personal rights for the Kingdom of God. He was a messenger of Heaven because he served the Kingdom of God and because his goal was an eternal reward in Heaven not on earth. But as Christia

“Lessons from Paul’s Apostleship” Opening Illustration: Challenge the Ordinary by Blue Fish TV. We need to decide to live extra-ordinary lives as Christian and be all that we can be for the Lord. Thesis: Paul was an apostle, which is a special messenger, who gave up his personal rights for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living For God In The Midst Of The Evil Doers : Meditations On Psalm 37

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 25, 2007

1. DONT FRET ABOUT THE WICKED 2. TRUST IN THE LORD AND DO GOOD 3. DELIGHT YOURSELF IN THE LORD 4. COMMIT YOUR WAY TO THE LORD 5. REST IN THE LORD 6. REWARD OF THE RIGHTEOUS 7.THE END OF THE WICKED

LIVING FOR GOD IN THE MIDST OF THE EVIL DOERS : MEDITATIONS ON PSALM 37 ********************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. DONT FRET ABOUT THE WICKED 2. TRUST IN THE LORD AND DO GOOD 3. DELIGHT YOURSELF IN THE LORD 4. COMMIT YOUR WAY TO THE LORD 5. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doing Something Great In 2008

Contributed by Greg Newton on Jan 5, 2008

We live in a society where people desire to do great things but sometimes never see the benefit or reward of the great things in which they have done. I believe this is the year that God desires for us to do great things for Him.

“Doing Something Great In 2008” Intro: We live in a society where people desire to do great things but sometimes never see the benefit or reward of the great things in which they have done. I believe this is the year that God desires for us to do great things for Him. The number “8” is the number ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 2, 2009

Ask any Christian if they believe that God is good and they would certainly say, well of course. But believing that He is good is not the only requirement in pleasing Him. The Word says, we must also believe that He is a rewarder of those who diligently

Hebrews 11:6 But 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 diligently seek Him. Rewarder - "one who pays wages" (misthos, "wages," apo, "back," didomi, "to give"), is used by metonymy in Heb. 11:6, of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heaven’s Definition Of Greatness

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 17, 2015

Sometimes we have the idea that if we follow Jesus we are guaranteed to receive a reward. When that happens we forget that Jesus’ ministry was one of serving others. He gave himself for the sake of others, including suffering for their salvation.

In Mark 10:35-45, Jesus once again told his disciples everything that would happen to him in Jerusalem-his trial, death, resurrection and ascension. James and John seized this opportunity to ask for the highest positions of honour in his kingdom-at the right and left hands of Jesus. They forgot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Anglican

Fasting Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

Introduction A. Introduction 1. One day, my husband announced to the family that he was going to fast and pray. Ginny, our 5-year-old, had recently learned that fasting meant not eating. "No!" she shouted. "You can't fast! You'll die!" Her dad carefully explained that many men and women fasted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Work Of Thy Hands

Contributed by Paul Richard on Jun 30, 2020

Work exists before man. The creation of man and other things were the handiwork of God and they were good. What a pity! Today’s man has a wrong perception about work for the sake of instant reward, personal gain or interest.

I. In general term, work is an activity, task, duty, responsibility or assignment. When something is created, done or made, work is said to have taken place (Genesis 1:11, Genesis 1:21, Genesis 1:25-27). Work is done to achieve a particular outcome or result which oftentimes is either positive or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8, John 5:17, Ecclesiastes 5:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Functional Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022

Hebrews 11:6 tells us "it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to Him must believe that God exists and that He rewards those who sincerely seek Him."

Functional Faith He personally carried our sins in His body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By His wounds, you are healed. (1 Peter 2:24) Here is a controversial statement "Everyone has faith." Every person in this world has faith in something or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 13:58, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Arsenal - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 21, 2004

The 3rd message in a series on spiritual warfare focusing on our arsenal for battle.

The Battle is the Lord Our Arsenal – Part 1 Intro: A reporter interviewed a man on his 100th birthday. “What are you most proud of?” The man said, “I don’t have an enemy in the world.” “What a beautiful thought! How inspirational! Tell me how you have achieved such a feat?” The man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17, 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist