Sermons on Rewards In Heaven:

Let's Get Stoned With Stephen

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 11, 2004

Stephen is a model saint for us to follow and look up to on this Saints Triumphant Sunday.

November 14, 2004 Acts 7:52-60 Was there ever a prophet your fathers did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him— you who have received the law that was put into effect through angels but have not obeyed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:52-60

Denomination: Lutheran

Good Works Part Ii: The Righteous Acts Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Jun 26, 2023

The Lord Jesus will reward us in His Kingdom for the works we have done to honor Him. I give full permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness as long as it is used for the glory of God.

GOOD WORKS PART II: THE RIGHTEOUS ACTS OF THE SAINTS Please open your Bible to Revelation 19 as we continue our series on Eternal Rewards with today’s message, “The Righteous Acts of the Saints.” Revelation 19:7 Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:7-8, Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 13:43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finish The Race Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 20, 2008

The second in a three part series on 2 Timothy 4:7

Finish What You Begin “The Race” 2 Timothy 4:7b “I have finished the Race” * Two gas company service men, a senior training Supervisor and a young trainee were out checking meters and parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked there way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Living For The Pleasure Of God - Matthew 6:1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 27, 2024

We all know hypocrisy is evil. But few people understand the remedy Jesus gave. How does living for reward cure the disease of hypocrisy?

Matthew 6:1-18 "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1

What Is Hell?

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Scripture describes God as both an all-consuming fire (Hebrews 12:29) and an illuminating light (Psalm 119:105; 1 John 1:5). Both the rich man and Lazarus saw the same reality: God in all His blazing glory. One expereinced heaven; one expereinced hell.

Intro Many people believe that Christianity is one, big, fat lie. It must be, they assume, because they see so much injustice in this world. They say, “How can there be a God if He allows so much evil to exist?” Even in the Bible we find complaints about injustice in this world. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Life Out Of Focus

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 18, 2018

A life being lived for self has no true happiness. Correct Focus means 1). looking at what I DO HAVE, 2). being a blessing and serving others, and 3). looking forward to heavenly rewards from God.

LIFE OUT OF FOCUS Ps. 103:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Sometimes it’s hard to find out what’s wrong. 1. After giving a woman a full medical examination, the doctor explained his prescription as he wrote it out. 2. “Take the GREEN pill with a glass of water when you get up. Take the BLUE pill with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Importance Of Prized Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Thomas on Oct 15, 2013

The letters in the word, "FAITH" tells us the prizes we receive in having faith in God. The prizes are: 1) Freedom 2) Assurance 3) Involvement 4) Triumph 5) Heaven.

SERMON SERIES THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH Sermon 4 The Importance of Prized Faith I John 5: 1-15 Key Verse: I John 5:4 1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. 2 By this we know that we love the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Surest Path To Great Reward In 2023 Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 27, 2022

Jesus reveals the surest path to God's greatest rewards. So, Jesus begins talking about the importance of right motives in serving, in giving, in praying and in fasting. Seek first the kingdom of God and His Righteousness...

Sermon: The Surest Path To Great Reward Text: Matthew 5:20; 6:1-8; 16-18, 33 Matthew 5:20 “But I warn you—unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven! Matthew 6:1-6 “Watch out! Don’t do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20, Matthew 6:1-8, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:33, 1 Kings 3:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Blessed Life #5: Heavenly Rewards Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 2, 2008

God has given us three keys to receiving heavenly rewards in our lives: Generous giving, powerful praying, and faithful fasting. Let’s give, pray and fast for spiritual breakthrough in our lives. (Matt. 6:1-18).

THE BLESSED LIFE #5: THREE KEYS TO HEAVENLY REWARDS THE BIG IDEA: God has given us three keys to receiving heavenly rewards in our lives: Generous giving, powerful praying, and faithful fasting. Let’s give, pray and fast for spiritual breakthrough in our lives. (Matt. 6:1-18). OPENING ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: *other

Learnings From Peter: Rewards And Suffering

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 2, 2021

The issue of pain and suffering is much known. Yet, we struggle to make sense of it or react to it the right way. Let us learn from Peter on how not to, and how to, address this issue.

Learnings from Peter : Rewards and Suffering Past 15 or so months have been a series of struggles for many of us. It all started with the Wuhan virus and then it went through the cycle of restrictions to complete lockdowns to partial opening up to elections to the second wave to the complete ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Matthew 16:21-22, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 1 Peter 2:20-22, 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Peter 4:12-14, 1 Peter 5:9, 1 Peter 5:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Reward Everyone According To Their Work

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 6, 2025

The work of the Lord is not in vain. Every act of service, no matter how little, is recorded before the throne of God. Our God is a righteous Judge who does not forget the labour of love we show toward His name.

GOD WILL REWARD EVERYONE ACCORDING TO THEIR WORK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 22:12 “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:8-15, Galatians 6:7-9, Hebrews 6:10, Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Running The Race Of Faith

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 25, 2019

How is your race of Christian faith going? Tired? Seemingly endless hurdles? Great? Easy? Jesus takes us off the spiritual treadmill and hands us the prize of heaven! Run as one who has already won!

Are you familiar with these decals or stickers? (26.2 or 13.1) You might see them on the back of a car or truck. They are the distances for a marathon (26.2 miles) and half marathon (13.1 miles). People might put them on their vehicle as an indication that they have run a marathon or half ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Blessings, Benefits And Rewards For Single Christians Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 18, 2014

Christian singles will be rewarded for their devotion to Christ.

I love marriage. I love being married. I love talking about marriage. I love performing marriage ceremonies and I love to encourage young people that marriage blessed by God. In a culture that promotes promiscuity and living together, it is important to encourage young people that God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Rewards Faithful Service

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 11, 2025

Faithful service to God is never in vain. Even if men fail to appreciate or notice, God sees, remembers, and rewards both in this life and the next.

THE GOD WHO REWARDS FAITHFUL SERVICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 6:10 Supporting Texts: Matthew 25:21, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Galatians 6:9, Colossians 3:23–24 INTRODUCTION: God is a righteous Judge who never overlooks the labor of love His children show in His name. Faithful ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

They That Wait Upon The Lord: The Rewards For Waiting

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Waiting Is A Problem For Most Of Us. The world has a problem with waiting but the Christian should be different. In this very fast-paced world, things are set up for maximum speed and efficiency, but we must wait on God & His Timing. Why? Because God always has a due season...

THEY THAT WAIT UPON THE LORD: THE REWARDS FOR WAITING Isaiah 40:25-31: 25 “To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31

Denomination: Charismatic