Reidhead Sermon Report
Sermon Name:
Saved But Perishing
Theme:
Scripture:
The Life of Victory
1 Corinthians 3:15; 1 Corinthians 9:27
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Sermon Overview
Reidhead addresses the "Carnal Christian" who builds with "wood, hay, and stubble." He argues that one can be legally "saved" from hell but "perish" in terms of their potential, influence, and rewards at the Judgment Seat. He calls the church to move from "spiritual infancy" to maturity, letting Christ use their life for His glory now.
Key Principles
Salvation vs. Rewards:Distinguish between your "ticket to heaven" (grace) and your "audit at the Bema" (works).
Gold/Silver/Precious:Build your daily life with materials that survive fire: Spirit-led deeds and God-centered motives.
Bema Seat Audit: Live today with the awareness that Christ will one day evaluate the "utility" of your life.
Saved as by Fire: Fear the "tragedy of the naked soul"—being in heaven but having wasted every earthly opportunity.
Waste of Self-Life:Recognize that a "self-governed" life—even a "moral" one—is a total waste in God’s economy.
Infancy to Maturity:Take personal responsibility for your growth; move from being a "consumer" to a "contributor."
Stunted Growth:Repent of "spiritual dwarfism"; ask the Spirit to expand your capacity for God's glory.
Profitable Service: Aim to be a "profitable servant" by only doing what the Spirit initiates and empowers.