Reidhead Sermon Report
Sermon Name:
Cost of Discipleship - The Great Judgment
Theme:
Scripture:
The Life of Victory
1 Corinthians 3:11-15
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Sermon Overview
Reidhead distinguishes between the "Great White Throne" for the lost and the "Judgment Seat" for the saved. He argues that discipleship is lived in light of this future audit, where "wood, hay, and stubble" (self-motivated works) will be consumed, and only that which was done in the power of the Spirit for God's glory will remain.
Key Principles
Sin vs. Service:Distinguish between the Cross (where sin was judged) and the Bema Seat (where service is judged).
Testing Agent: Live with the awareness that the "fire" of God's holiness will one day audit your every motive.
Evaluating Motives: Ask yourself: "Am I doing this for Christ’s glory or for my own reputation?"
Loss of Reward:Fear the "tragedy of the wasted life"—being saved but having nothing of eternal value to show.
Eternal Audit Mindset:Live every day with the awareness that your works will eventually undergo a divine audit for rewards.
Tragedy of "Saved by Fire": Resolve to bear fruit now so that you do not face the tragedy of a wasted life at the Bema Seat.
Joy of "Well Done":Motivate your service by the desire to hear the Father’s specific approval at the end of your race.
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