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6/11/2023 Worship Service and Sermon from Brick Lane Community Church in Elverson, PA.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10
Title: Christians on Judgment Day
Worship Leader: Matt Carter
Speaker: Steve Estes

So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.

Notes:

1. Christians live holy lives to bring pleasure to Christ

2. Christians also live holy lives for another reason
A. There will be a day of reckoning
B. Judgment can be negative or positive
C. Christians, safe and secure in heaven, will enjoy more/fewer rewards based on how they have lived

3. Christians lead holy lives to avoid loss and enhance their own joy in heaven
A. Appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
B. Who will appear?
C. In what manner will we appear?
D. Purpose of appearing
E. What will be the general standard of judgment?
F. What will be the particular standard of judgment?

4. Some observations
A. Our presence in heaven is based 100% on God's grace and mercy
B. Our status in heaven will reflect our faithfulness and diligence
C. Faithful Christians will be rewarded appropriately. Less faithful Christians, though not punished, will forfeit rewards
D. Neither our presence nor our status in heaven is based on merit
E. Do you struggle with a besetting sin?
F. David's big sins
G. Perhaps the tears God will wipe away will be tears shed on Judgment Day
H. Regarding those above you in heaven
I. Regarding those below you in heaven
J. Final thought

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