Send us a text

What you do and How you do it matters.

And I saw a great white throne and the one sitting on it. The earth and sky fled from his presence, but they found no place to hide. I saw the dead, both great and small, standing before God’s throne. And the books were opened, including the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to what they had done, as recorded in the books. Revelation 20:11-12

For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body. 2 Corinthians 5:10

For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field,God’s building. By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one escaping through the flames. 1 Corinthians 3:9-15 NIV

For the Son of Manis going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done. Matthew 16:37

Before Jesus, your whole life is about finding Jesus. Once you find Jesus, your whole life is about making an impact for eternity

Because Heaven and Hell are Real:

1. I will intentionally give what I have.

You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11

2. I will intentionally serve others.

Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:26-28

3. I will intentionally share Christ with others.

We are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making His appeal through us. 2 Corinthians 5:20

Discussion Questions:

When you hear Revelation 20 described as a real moment you’ll stand in, what rises up in you first? Curiosity, fear, hope, urgency?

People often don’t reject Jesus, they reject the version of Him they’ve seen in us. How does that challenge you without condemning you?

Sharing Christ can feel intimidating. What makes it hard for you?

What makes it exciting?

Scripture shows that individual gifts become exponential when offered together. How does it change your perspective to think of your generosity as part of something bigger than yourself?

If we truly believed heaven and hell are real, how might that shape the passion behind the offering we bring and the work it fuel.

Thank you for listening to the Relate Community Church podcast! Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If today’s message spoke to you, share it with a friend or leave us a review to help spread the word. To learn more about Relate Community Church, visit us at www.relatecommunity.com. You are always welcome here, and remember—you are loved