Sermons on Reward Of Fasting:

The Beginning Of The End: Revelation 11:15-18 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2013

Jesus comes the second time 1. to Judge the dead 2. to reward his saints, all those who reverence His name, but small and great 3. to destroy those who destroy the earth

11 15 The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever.” 16 And the twenty-four elders, who were seated on their thrones before ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15-18

Denomination: *other

Never, Never, Never Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2017

Synopsis: Because we are in the Heart of God, there are certain things He does not do. Jesus never: 1. Asked for the Details of Our Sins 2. Rewards the Self-Serving 3. Turned Down an Invitation

1. “Never” has powerful implications a. Intentions of finality – “I’ll never do that again.” “Never in a million years.” b. Intentions of determination – [Winston Churchill once spoke at a commencement address several years after WWII. He walked to the podium and said, “Never, never, never give ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Harassment: The Blessing No One Wants Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 15, 2016

This is the last sermon in our beatitudes section of our Sermon on the Mount Series. It deals with how we handle persecution and harassment, by recognizing the source, responding positively, refusing to retaliate, rejoicing as we remember the reward.

Sermon on the Mount “Harassment: The Blessing No One Wants” Matthew 5:10-12 Tonight we’re finishing the beatitudes section in our Sermon on the Mount series. The message we’ll be looking at is how we are to handle being harassed or persecuted for our faith. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Foursquare

Prevailing Faith Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 29, 2021

To survive and thrive in a world hell-bent for destruction, face it with faith. Face it with a faith that works and waits. Trust God enough to obey Him and keep on obeying Him until your faith is rewarded with sight.

Several years ago, the Journal of the Royal Institute of British Architects carried an article which discussed some of the technical problems Noah could have had in building the ark. Let me read to you some excerpts from that article. The Lord said to Noah, “Where is the ark which I commanded ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22, Genesis 7:1-5, 1 Peter 3:19-20, 2 Peter 2:4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Burden Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

In this last beatitude Jesus provides His disciples with a defensive weapon to penetrate the fog of persecution. He promises great reward in heaven to those who will press on in the dark, knowing the light is still shining beyond.

Florence Chadwick was the first woman ever to swim the difficult and cold 21 mile stretch of water between Catalina Island and the California coast. She failed on her first attempt because of poor vision. After 15 hours and 55 minutes of numbing cold she asked to be taken out of the water. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Faith Cometh By…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

Look especially at verse 6, we read, “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

Also, let us look at Romans 10:13-17 All churches that are Bible preaching churches, preach regularly on the doctrines of the Bible. Many of the doctrines of the Bible are both SIMPLE and COMPLEX. Faith is one of those doctrines. For example: • It is so simple a child can understand it • It is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Choose...to "Accentuate" The Positive

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 31, 2014

he chose to dwell on the positive no matter what was going on in his life… And God rewarded The diligence and trust of his faith....and turned every situation he faced around miraculously for the good.

Choose to "Accentuate" the positive Illus. The Tongue A biblical writer said, “The tongue can no man tame.” A Greek philosopher asked his servant to provide the best dish possible. The servant prepared a dish of tongue, saying: “It is the best of all dishes, because with it we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:35, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live A Life To Please God Series

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 20, 2020

Colossians 3:23-24 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward."

10-18-2020 (1st Onsite Worship, after lockdown; Leaders only) Series 3 : Theme : Promote Excellence Live a Life to Please God 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Living to Please God 4 As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Colossians 3:24, 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Gary Holt on Sep 9, 2023

The best is yet to come. The heroes of Hebrews 11 had their eyes set on a heavenly reward and at the same time were faithful to God during their lives. Some of Jeff Strite's sermon is in here.

“The best is yet to come!” Hebrews 11:13-16 Credit: There are some big chunks of Jeff Strite’s sermoncentral sermon “This World Is Not My Home”. Jeff’s work is mostly in the introduction. The outline and application are mine. A preacher named Ray Stedman: ? traveled across the country ? for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is No Respecter Of Persons

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 6, 2025

God’s justice is impartial, and He does not judge based on external appearances, wealth, status, or influence. The Scriptures emphasise that righteousness is rewarded, while wickedness invites judgment, regardless of a person’s position.

GOD IS NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 2:11 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 3:10-11, Acts 10:34-35 INTRODUCTION: God’s justice is impartial, and He does not judge based on external appearances, wealth, status, or influence. The Scriptures emphasise that righteousness is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11, Isaiah 3:10-11, Acts 10:34-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Opposition By Prayer

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 6, 2005

Where do you see yourself in this picture? Are you being pelted by unfair criticism as you are serving Christ? If so, keep on going and God will reward your efforts. Or do you recognize yourself as one who tends to be critical of others? If so, it’s time

Overcoming Opposition By Prayer (Nehemiah 1:4-11) Illustration: There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise promotes health. --Proverbs 12:18 Critics talk much and do little that is constructive. They are more interested in trying to make themselves look ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Invasion Of Islam, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jul 15, 2007

This study is not an attack on the Muslim people, but we in America have every right to openly and honestly examine any religious teaching, especially one that is growing so fast in America and the world! As of 2006 there are 1.5 billion believers in Isla

This study is not an attack on the Muslim people, but we in America have every right to openly and honestly examine any religious teaching, especially one that is growing so fast in America and the world! As of 2006 there are 1.5 billion believers in Islam which makes it the 2nd largest next to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The "Be"-Attitudes Of Prayer

Contributed by David Brockhouse on Aug 5, 2007

In today’s fast pace, highly technological world, communications come at dizzying speeds and in the most impersonal of ways. In Busines a simple phrase is used to warn folks about over-communication: Be Brief. Be Bright. Be Gone. Thankfully, for the Chris

From our earliest memories of kneeling by the bed and saying, “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. If I should live another day, I pray the Lord will guide my way,” followed by the customary “God bless” list: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Knowing God, Life's Ultimate Pursuit

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

My goal today is; 1st to challenge us to honestly reflect on our personal knowledge of God and 2nd to send all of us on a fast pursuit to know God better. (I kings - pt 5)

"KNOWING GOD, LIFE’S ULTIMATE PURSUIT" TEXT: 1 KINGS 18 INTRODUCTION One of the most powerful scenes in the bible is the prophet Elijah going 1 on 450 -- against the prophets of the false god Baal. 1 KINGS 18:22-29 Elijah prepares his altar - soaks it down 3 times, and then prays to God -- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:22-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Am I More Important Than? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 30, 2011

Divisions are never good in the body of Christ. But when the divisions take place over a celebration of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, things get serious real fast. In this lesson, we learn about avoiding the things that separate us, and clinging to that

Among the many problems of the Corinthian church was division. Earlier in the letter he talked about division around choosing one leader over another. In the second half of chapter 11 he focuses on another type of division that was splitting the Corinthian church: the division of rich and poor and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel