Sermons on Rewards Vs Rights:

Bragging Rights PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of having a faith like David's, which confidently trusts in God's deliverance based on past experiences of His faithfulness.

Good morning, Church family! I am so excited to share with you the Word of God today. We are going to open our Bibles to the Old Testament, to the book of 1 Samuel. And we'll be focusing on a very specific verse, 1 Samuel 17:37. Opening Scripture Reading – It reads, "The Lord who rescued me from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37

Topics: Conquer, Giant

Choice Vs. Emotions

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022

It is interesting to note that in John 21 two different kinds of love are being presented. The first two times Jesus says “Lovest thou me more than these,” He is using the Greek word agape for love; the third time He uses the Greek word phileo. But does it matter?

It is interesting to note that in John 21 two different kinds of love are being presented. The first two times Jesus says “Lovest thou me more than these,” He is using the Greek word agape for love; the third time He uses the Greek word phileo. All three times Peter uses the word phileo. Does it ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Sure Way To A Real Reward: Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 12, 2003

The greatest reward possible is one that comes from God? When new members join CVCC, I often pray this way, “Help us live and serve together in such a way that we will receive a “well-done” from Jesus one day.” How we keep or fail to keep this third com

We like it when we get a pat on the back, a warm handshake of congratulations, a thank you note for a job well-done. We like to be rewarded. But don’t you think that the greatest reward possible is one that comes from God? When new members join CVCC, I often pray this way, “Help us live and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

"Resuscitation Vs. Resurrection”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 8, 2002

March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple John 1

March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple John 11: 1-45 Title: “Resuscitation vs. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Wish Vs Hope Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010

In your life do you make wishes or do you place your hope in someone else? One leads to fairytales the other leads to Jesus Christ.

Wish verse Hope! Series: 4 letter words Opening Video Illustration: Bluefishtv.com - “Making a wish for an orphanage.” The girl in the story shares how he she came down with cancer twice and the second time she got cancer “Make a Wish Foundation” asked her what she wanted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Top 7 Rewards To The Overcomer Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2017

Peter told Jesus "we've left everything to follow you. What do we get?" Jesus wasn't put off by the question. In fact, the end of each of the messages to the churches proclaims rewards for those who overcome. This is a brief overview of each.

And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These things writes the one having the sharp, two edged sword: I know the place where you stay, the throne of Satan, And you hold onto my name, and do not deny my faith Even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness (martyr), who was killed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: *other

Creation Vs. Evolution Series

Contributed by Michael Dean on Jan 26, 2013

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…” This sermon will acknowledge and celebrate creation as an act of God and contrast it from the modern secularist’ view of evolutionary process. Moreover, it will refute evolutionary process as God

The Creation vs. Evolution debate is much older than most people are aware of - and has always been more about philosophy and religion than Science. 1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 "For there are those who, giving the name of atoms to certain imperishable and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-25

Denomination: Mennonite

The Reward Of Being Faithful To Christ

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 13, 2013

“We pray ‘that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God” Colossians 1:9-10.

Theme: The reward of being faithful to Christ Text: Deut. 30:9-14; Col. 1:1-14; Lk. 10:25-37 Today’s gospel reading is about a lawyer who tried to test Jesus by asking the question “what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” The purpose of the question was to give the lawyer an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Single Vs Married

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 26, 2012

Which is better - to be single or married?

1 Corinthians 7:32-40 Single vs. Married 11/2/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction I’ve almost made it! I’ve waded through the swampy water of chapter 7 and the dry bank is before me. Just one more slippery step to take, one more dangerous issue. Which is better: to be single or to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Outward -Vs- Inward

Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Jan 22, 2021

A relationship with God through Jesus Christ leads us to become outward focused people ...and churches.

Outward -vs- inward Isaiah 6:1-10 I think it is important …for us to look at the majestic word pictures the prophet Isaiah gives us in his writing. I think it is necessary for us to be reminded from time to time that we worship the God …who is high and lifted up. …the God who is Holy Holy Holy! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10, Philippians 2:1-4, John 13:35, Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Methodist

God Vs. Humanity

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 17, 2011

Paul is the prosecuting attorney bringing an indictment in the case of God vs. Humanity. Evidence is presented, and the Verdict is read. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

God vs. Humanity Romans 3:1-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GodVsHumanity.html There’s something terribly wrong in the world. Something terribly wrong. You don’t even need a Bible to tell you that. But God did not make a world with something wrong. When God created the world he said, That’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-23

Denomination: Baptist

Plant Vs Zombies

Contributed by Dexter Bersonda on Nov 12, 2013

What we need to do to fight today's apocalypse of the walking dead.

Introduction: - One of my favorite fictional character is the zombie or the undead. These are people who are living aimlessly looking to satiate their appetite. And the worst part is, they could easily infect others. Zombies are not found in the bible, their main source is African voodoo. However ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pride Vs. Humility Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series # 13. Paul addresses the roots of disunity with the church.

When we lived in Oregon you became aware of a few things you don’t really think about growing up in Pennsylvania. One of those things is recycling. We threw out everything as a boy growing up in Wilkes-Barre, PA: Paper, plastic, glass. It didn’t matter or cross our minds about the ecological ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Three Servants: Three Rewards Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 24, 2003

Sermon 9 of 10 in Jesus Stories Series. This life is very much a test. In fact it could be said that our life is a trial that reveals our character and nature. In this story – one of the few parables in which the author reveals it’s meaning – Jesus rev

Three Servants & Three Rewards This life is very much a test. In fact it could be said that our life is a trial that reveals our character and nature. In this story – one of the few parables in which the author reveals it’s meaning – Jesus reveals the importance of what we do with what we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Abundance Of Our Great Rewards Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Jul 25, 2023

The rewards for our faithfulness to Jesus is exceedingly abundant beyond measure. I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God.

THE ABUNDANCE OF OUR GREAT REWARDS This morning we continue our series on eternal rewards with today’s message, “The Abundance of Our Great Rewards.” What you are about to hear today is truly exciting, and I hope it will whet your appetite to live for eternity and cause you to leap with joy when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Ephesians 3:20, 2 Peter 1:11, Luke 6:23, Mark 9:41, Matthew 10:41, Luke 16:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible