0854 Jesus - Judge

Assembly of God

Largest pentecostal denomination

384,000 ministers in 212 countries

Serves 67.9 million adherents

365,157 churches are AG

Read….Doctrine 13, 14, 15, 16!

But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you show contempt for your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. Romans 14:10

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. 2 Corinthians 5:10

The judgment seat of Christ does not determine our salvation; that was determined by Christ’s sacrifice on our behalf (1 John 2:2) and our faith in Him (John 3:16).

The purpose of judgment seat of Christ is not REBUKE but to REWARD!

Greek word for judgment seat is bema is a tribunal for rewards. In the large Olympic arenas, there was an elevated seat on which the judge of the contest sat. After the contests were over, the successful competitors would assemble before the bema to receive their rewards or crowns. The bema was not a judicial bench where someone was condemned; it was a reward seat.

Salvation is a gift; rewards are heavenly treasures

Salvation is God’s grace; rewards are our works

Salvation is eternal life; rewards are crowns, possessions, and rules of service

JOKE: Taxi and preacher! We work here by results!

Bible mentions 5 crowns:

The Imperishable Crown (1 Corinthians 9:24-25) for sacrifice “Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown” 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 The Crown of Rejoicing (1 Thessalonians 2:19) for witnessing “For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?” 1 Thessalonians 2:19 The Crown of Righteousness (2 Timothy 4:8) for intimacy with God “Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:8 The Crown of Glory (1 Peter 5:4) for pastors/leaders “and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.” 1 Peter 5:4 The Crown of Life (Revelation 2:10) for being faithful in trails “Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.” Revelation 2:10

Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each one's work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one's work, of what sort it is. If anyone's work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. If anyone's work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire. 1 Corinthians 3:12-15

Gold, silver, and precious stones

Wood, hay, and straw

Found under ground (devotion)

Found on the ground (emotion)

Large in size (show)

Small in size (serve)

Very rare

Very common

Expensive (sacrifice)

Cheap (self obsorbed)

Fire purifies (trials)

Fire destroys

Video: Hotel is not home.

When you bird finishes the last grain of sand, you will have been in eternity your first second.

Helping others is helping you

1. Serving can help you live longer. Research has shown that these kinds of activities can improve health in ways that can length your lifespan—volunteers show an improved ability to manage stress and stave off disease as well as reduced rates of depression and an increased sense of life satisfaction—when they were performed on a regular basis. This might be because volunteering alleviates loneliness and enhances our social lives—factors that can significantly affect our long-term health.   2. Serving is contagious. One study found that people are more likely to perform feats of generosity after observing another do the same. This effect can ripple throughout the community, inspiring dozens of individuals to make a difference.  3. Serving others makes us happy. One team of sociologists tracked 2000 people over a five-year period and found that Americans who described themselves as “very happy” volunteered at least 5.8 hours per month.  Joke: Father is dead. Mother is dead. 9 kids on cold street. Who are you?

4. Serving attracts miracles. According to one study, people who suffered from chronic pain tried working as peer volunteers. As a result, they experienced a reduction in their own symptoms. One piece of research showed that older individuals who volunteered for at least 200 hours a year decreased their risk of hypertension by a whopping 40 percent. According to sociologists, teenagers who volunteer have better grades and self-image. Studies show that volunteering enhances an individual’s overall sense of purpose and identity. First miracle was done by servants!!!!

When we serve we will see miracles on earth and receive rewards in heaven

Don’t just expect a miracle, dream of being a miracle. (Give me vs make me) Don’t just preserve, serve!

Example: Ukrainian money!

4/5 Americans agree that we will be called before God at judgement day to answer of our actions.

“And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give every one according to his work.” Revelations 22:12

A man died and went to heaven.  He was met at the Pearly Gates by St. Peter who led him down the golden streets.  They passed stately homes and beautiful mansions until they came to the end of the street where they stopped in front of a rundown cabin. The man asked St. Peter why he got a hut when there were so many mansions he could live in.  St. Peter replied, “I did the best with the money you sent us.”

Prayer Points:

Father, let the grace serve You, with my resources and my time, come upon me in Jesus name. We declare, that our prophetic destiny and purpose, will be fulfilled now without delay or interference. We declare that divine timing, strategic relationships, open doors and favor in high places shall manifest continually in our lives. “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!”