The sermon emphasizes the importance of evaluating one's works in light of the judgment seat of Christ, asserting that genuine rewards are earned through regenerated, prepared, purposeful, and pleasing actions aligned with God's will, not through self-serving or unnecessary endeavors. It underscores the necessity of submitting to divinely appointed authority, particularly within marriage and the church, and cautions against prioritizing personal desires or worldly recognition over faithful service, ultimately urging believers to examine their lives and ensure their actions are rooted in a relationship with Christ to secure eternal rewards.