Children of God –

Given the Rewards

Sermon by Pastor Andy

John 1:12 "Yet to all who received him, to those who

believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God."

1 Corinthians 4:5 … At that time each will receive their praise from

God.

2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment

seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.

 

Revelation 22:12-13 “Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person

according to what they have done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and

the Last, the Beginning and the End.

When we inherit the status as children of God, we inherit all the Given Rights, the Given

Responsibilities and also the Given Rewards according to the Bible

Given the Rewards

Earthly rewards

10 things Christ promises to reward

o Praying and Fastingo Having compassion for the

vulnerableo Bearing insults and being excluded

for the name of Christo Loving your enemies

o Giving generously in Jesus nameo Hospitality that cannot be repaido Enduring pressures in ministryo Performing quality work for your

employero Keeping faith through trialso Being faithful to the truth

Heavenly rewards

1 Corinthians 4:5 … At that time each will receive their praise from God.

2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that

each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the

body, whether good or bad.

5 eternal crowns spoken of in the New Testament

The imperishable crown (I Cor. 9 24-27) The crown of rejoicing (Phil. 4:1, I Thess. 2:19-20)

5 eternal crowns spoken of in the New Testament

The crown of righteousness

(2 Tim. 4:7-8) The crown of life (James. 1:12) The crown of glory (I Pet. 5:1-4)

“Kingdom Treasure Principle – You can't take it with you, but you can send it on ahead.”

Conclusion

Receive our Rewards

“Well done, good and faithful servant”

(Matthew 25:21 & 23)

Revelation 22:12-13“Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and

the Last, the Beginning and the End.