Church Service: 2/8/26 In this deep dive into Scripture, Pastor David Shipman breaks down the essential—yet often misunderstood—difference between Manifestation and Reward. Many Christians confuse "being" with "doing." While Manifestation is the outward disclosure of your inner character (the Fruits of the Spirit), Reward is something earned through your labor and obedience in conjunction with Jesus Christ.
Using Revelation 22:12 as a foundation, this sermon reveals that Jesus is returning with His reward to give to every person according to their work. Whether it is enduring persecution, loving your enemies, or laboring for the Gospel, the Bible is full of "reward-based" promises for those who diligently seek Him. But there is a warning: You can also lose your reward. Pastor Shipman discusses the "reward of unrighteousness," the danger of doing good deeds just to be seen by men, and how conduct that isn't aligned with the Word of God can impact your standing before Christ.