Many people blame everyone else for their actions. For the Christian, a day of judgment is coming in which all we’ve done will be evaluated. In this message, Pastor Lutzer exposes misconceptions abou…

Some say we should serve Christ out of pure love, with no regard for any rewards we might seek. Is it a selfish motivation to want to please Christ? In this message from 2 Corinthians 5, Pastor Lutze…

Future judgment alters our behavior now. God has set a date for each believer to stand before his Son to receive a just evaluation. In this message, Pastor Lutzer asks, “Are you prepared for a one-on…

Christians are saved by grace. Yet not every deed we’ve done in the body will last into eternity. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers the sobering reality that Christ’s judgment won’t be accordi…

God initially made humanity to rule over Earth, but Adam and Eve disobeyed. Yet God is working among his people right now, preparing us to be co-rulers with his Son based on deeds done in this life. …

Imagine ruling with Christ, forever. At Christ’s judgment seat, believers stand to gain privilege and responsibility beyond our wildest dreams. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Lutzer describ…

This life is a training ground for eternity. In the eternal kingdom, we will rule with Christ. In this message from Revelation 19, Pastor Lutzer unfolds two garments we’ll be wearing at the marriage …

Every Christian will stand before Jesus to be judged, but there will be some whose deeds will not survive the judgment. There is a lot to lose if we are disobedient servants. In this message from 1 C…

What if all our hidden motives and secrets were exposed? Believers at the judgment seat of Christ will publicly and personally hear the Lord’s analysis of their lives. In this message from Ephesians …

There’s only one thing we can lose and never be able to have for all eternity. And that is hearing Jesus say, “Well done.” In this message from Luke 19, Pastor Lutzer exposes three devastating losses…

Our earthly perspective on receiving rewards skews our idea of how heavenly rewards will be handed out. In eternity, payday will be different. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides the first of fiv…

Most believers know that good works will not get them to heaven. But many don’t know why good works are important once we get there. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides seven passages of Scriptur…

The rewards we receive from Jesus in glory will not be based on matters that usually concern our earthly bosses. We don’t deserve rewards—they are an act of grace. In this message from Matthew 20, Pa…

All of us demand fairness. But because God is generous, last on earth might mean first in heaven for some. In this message from Matthew 20, Pastor Lutzer redefines fairness according to God’s standar…

Christians can learn from athletes what winning is all about. What does it take to win, to get the prize of the high calling of God? In this message from 1 Corinthains 9, Pastor Lutzer emphasizes our…

Many want the fruits of victory but are too easily satisfied so they won’t pay the price. The Apostle Paul used the Olympic Games as an analogy for the Christian life. In this message, Pastor Lutzer …

Many people lead lives without direction, going nowhere at full speed. In setting forth the Christian’s high calling, the Apostle Paul uses the illustration of the games or the race. In this message,…

Too many Christians stumble before they cross the finish line. If we live for the applause of people, we will not obtain the heavenly reward that lasts. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides a spec…

When Christians stand before Jesus to receive their reward, their works will be considered. We’ll also receive responsibilities as we rule with Christ forever. In this message from Luke 16, Pastor Lu…

Many of us will never be well-known for our service or influence. But will faithfulness in obscurity be rewarded in eternity? In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies the privileges and honors given…

In a vast universe, humanity seems so insignificant. Yet in Christ, we are given a significant inheritance. In this message from Revelation, Pastor Lutzer highlights the responsibilities for those wh…

If what Jesus said is true, we need to invest every moment in this life in preparation for the next, when real life begins. And, it is true. In this message, Pastor Lutzer invites us to join the over…