Sermons on Rewards Of Sin:

What Is Your Motivation? Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Aug 21, 2020

What is your motive for being a Christian or a believer of the Lord Jesus Christ? Are you coming to Jesus for health, money or anything else? This month God told me to speak to you to have the right motivation of a believer.

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Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10, John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are There Hierarchies Of Christians In Heaven?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 20, 2020

There is a growing belief that the better a Christian behaves or does things for God, the greater their rank and job responsibilities will be in the heavenly kingdom - and they will also be rewarded with a deeper relationship with God.

There are primarily two schools of thought that have emerged over the years about what the reward of Heaven will be. Some believe that there will be different gifts and varying degrees of happiness in Heaven based upon a merit type of system done on earth and how well a person works at their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17, Matthew 11:28, Revelation 3:5, Romans 12:3, Ephesians 2:8-10, Matthew 5:12, Luke 14:11, Matthew 23:12, Matthew 19:30, Colossians 2:9-10, Philippians 3:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Day’s Wages Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022

Gathering lost souls for the kingdom is considered labor. When Jesus returns, the payment that laborers (believers) receive is eternal life, and that exact same wage goes to all who have been hired, or rather called, by the Lord.

This evening’s message is entitled “A Day’s Wages,” and it’s taken from what is commonly called “The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard.” This parable speaks of the reward or payment for one’s labor in the kingdom. There is a story among Aesop’s Fables that addresses the reward for one’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Works Or Not?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 14, 2022

Doing good works is a very controversial topic among Christians, because they are either overemphasized or underemphasized. It’s hard to find the balance, but the scriptures are the best help.

Doing good works is a very controversial topic among Christians, because they are either overemphasized or underemphasized. It’s hard to find the balance, but the scriptures are the best help, if we’ll listen to them instead of blindly accepting the prejudices of men. There are several factors to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:29, James 2:14-26, Matthew 16:27

Denomination: Baptist

Careful Construction Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 9 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians continuing a discussion of partnering with others in the building of God's kingdom.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serving in Partnership with Each other” Careful Construction I Corinthians 3:8-16 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning divisions 1-4 1. Opening appeal for unity 1:10-17 2. The Biblical foundation for Unity 1:18-4:5 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Patient Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 4, 2018

God’s kingdom advances by faith and recedes by unbelief. The kind of faith that proves itself best is a patient faith.

A Patient Faith (Hebrews 11:23-31) 1. Some people hold faith in contempt or treat it lightly. Some churches also cheapen the faith, treating it as a business. 2. Two old Jewish men are strolling down the street one day when they pass by a church in a very affluent neighborhood. They see a big ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Danger Of A "Good Enough" Faith

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 28, 2011

This message focuses on the abundance that Christ wants to do through His servants and the "good enough" mentality of many people claiming faith. It focuses on the verse speaking of "everyone who has will be given more."

What This Is NOT Saying: “Jesus is a reverse Robin Hood” – because this is not about our money, but our responsibilities. - Luke 19:13, 16, 18, 24. - v. 24 makes the master (i.e. Jesus) sound like a reverse Robin Hood, taking from the poor and giving to the rich. - vv. 13, 16, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Retirement Plan

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 19, 2004

Retirement is something that is on everyone’s mind. Here’s a look at God’s Retirement Plan.

The Ultimate Retirement Plan “A 401K That Will Not Decay” I. Introduction A. Planning for the future is a must in today’s society. 1. We are living longer lives due to medicine and research. 2. Social Security & Medicare are not enough by themselves: we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

¿cuÁn Bendecidos Son Los Que Maduran En El SeÑor?

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

Este mensaje fue preparado y entregado a los residentes de una comunidad de personas mayores, y eleva razones para agradecer el don de la vejez que brinda nuevas oportunidades para crecer en gracia.

Mateo 5: 1-12 contiene una lista de bendiciones conocidas como las Bienaventuranzas, cada una de las cuales comienza con «benditos son». La palabra inglesa «blessed» es una traducción de los antiguos textos latinos y griegos. En la Vulgata latina, cada una de estas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Humility & Honor Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon will explore the concept of humility and honor in our daily lives, encouraging us to prioritize others' welfare over our own, in line with Jesus' teachings.

Welcome church! So, our teaching for the day has me wondering something: Who here loves fast food? Now, we don’t need to raise our hands and make it publicly known, but maybe just nod to yourself… You love a good ol fashioned Big Mac with a side of fries. In fact, when I simply said, “Big Mac with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Topics: Humility, Servitude, Eternal Rewards

Judgment Seat Of Christ Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 12, 2023

The judgment we want to be a part of!

While chaos is going on throughout the earth, another event is occurring in Heaven. The Judgment Seat of Christ (bema). This judgment is for believers only in which every believer is judged by the works they did after receiving Jesus. Think of the Olympic Games. We have all these sport categories ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:12-15, Revelation 4:10

"god's Favor To The Faithful"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 15, 2020

God is a good God who loves to reward those who follow Him.

“Favor to the Faithful” February 16, 2020 Psalm 113 The very first memories I have are walking down an old dirt road, up in Northern Minnesota, with my mom and big brother. We were walking a mile or so to go see my Aunt, Mom’s sister. My family of five lived in a one room tar paper shack. As I ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Abundant Goodness Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 3, 2023

The word Abundant means more than sufficient and plentiful. God has abundant good things. The abundant goodness is available to me based on my relationship with God. It helps me to prevail over my times. It brings rewards to me.

Text: Psalm 31:14-24 Theme: Abundant Goodness   “Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind!” (Psalm 31:19).    Greetings: The Lord is good; and His love ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Our Joy And Our Crown Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 29, 2012

People, connection, joy, reward

OUR JOY AND CROWN 1 Thess 2:13 -20 (p835) October 21, 2012 Deacon’s Sunday INTRODUCTION: As I prepared for this Sunday I did as I usually do…I read the text, reread it, usually in The Message translation…and then I prayed for spiritual insight and read it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Decisions Of Faith -Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Sep 22, 2020

Decision determine destiny and eternal rewards.

Title: The Decisions of Faith -Part 2 Text: Hebrews 11:24 By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. 26 He regarded disgrace for the sake ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26