Investing in Our Post-Resurrection Life
We need to live thoughtfully, carefully, and boldly for Christ, knowing that one day, our King will evaluate and reward us for how well we did.
Rewards
April 9, 2025
Questions in this episode: – Can you explain the significance of riding into the City of Jerusalem on a colt or donkey verse a horse? – There is a lot of racial tension where I currently live and it affects me, I feel isolated picked on and neglected. I don’t know what to do. – …
March 25, 2025
Questions in this episode: – How long was it between trips up Mount Sinai that Moses made? – Does a pastor have to administer baptism and the Lord’s Supper or can a layperson do this too? – How can I be sure if I’m saved? And do I have to be perfect to be saved? …
March 11, 2025
Questions in this episode: – What does the Bible say about racism in the church? – Jehovah’s Witness’ don’t believe that Jesus is the Son of God, does that mean that won’t be saved? – What’s going on in Revelation when John is told not to bow down to the angel? – Is there any …
February 11, 2025
Questions in this episode: – Why does Matthew 2:16-18 quote Jeremiah 31:15 regarding Herod’s order to kill all males under two years of age? – Are the events happening in Matthew 24:29-31 and Revelation 6:12-14 the same event? – How do we protect ourselves from seeing unbiblical things in movies? – Will Christians have differing …
July 9, 2024
Questions in this episode: – What does the Bible say about Creation? – What are we to make of Paul and his struggle with sin in Romans 7? – Do infants go to Heaven when they die? – What about the different levels of Heaven mentioned in the Bible? – Can you please explain Rewards …
Count It All Joy?
It is admittedly a challenge to “count it all joy, when you meet trials of various kinds” (Jms.1:2). But if we start by understanding that “counting it joy” is not the same as “enjoying” or “feeling good” about the painful situations in our lives, it may help us…
Don’t Grow Weary
In a world that rarely rewards truly good behavior, it is not a surprise that God’s people would be tempted to grow weary in doing what is right. But don’t. The Bible calls us to constantly renew our perspective and our strength, remembering that doing the right thing…
Aiming for “Well Done”
Lifelong faithfulness and effectiveness as Christ’s ambassador is aided by both the unsettling thoughts of our coming evaluation as well as the joyful prospects of our eternal home.
Real Power & Prestige
We must be quick to rid ourselves any selfish ambition or self-promotion, knowing that we are required to sacrificially serve others in our calling to advance the cause of Christ in our world.
Today’s Cash & Tomorrow’s Credit
We must prayerfully and strategically spend money as managers of God’s financial resources, knowing that he will always reward integrity and a persistent focus on his priorities.
Worldly Profits & Godly Investments
Christians can and should live a life of extreme generosity as we cultivate a deep assurance about God’s promise to repay our engagement in selfless good work.
The Fear of Responsibility
We will all be fairly and judiciously held accountable for our response to God’s call to employ our time, talent, and resources to serve Christ and advance his kingdom.
When You’re Ridiculed for Christ
We must allow the benefits of standing with Christ and his people to overshadow the painful relational consequences that will inevitably come from doing so.
When You’re Not Satisfied
We must discern that there is no true or lasting satisfaction in any temptation to sin, knowing that every feeling of deprivation in doing what is right is always an investment that God rewards.
Questions & Answers 2013-Part 2
Pastor Mike answers questions on the Bible, God and Christianity Questions in this service: When do we invite someone to come to a church service when we are evangelizing? In creation, are the 6 days actual days or some kind of extended period of time? Is anointing with oil something Christians should be doing today? …
Why It’s All Worth It
Following Christ is worth it because God rewards us with many advantages now and will one day give us the New Jerusalem along with tangible, generous compensation.
Motivated by Christ’s Rewards at His Return
We must consciously allow ourselves to be motivated to draw near to God and serve him more ardently because God has promised that in doing so there is great reward.
The Paychecks that Matter Most
We must always keep looking forward to the day Christ will judge and reward the quality of our work.
