Sermon outline: This is an abbreviated outline with the complete sermon downloadable at the bottom of the post.
Title: Four Motivations for Serving Christ
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:7-14
Introduction: My beliefs motivate me to serve Jesus Christ.
I. Heaven—The Presence of the Lord, v. 7-8
A. We have a confident faith—a faith based on absolute truth (v. 8a)
B. We have a captivating faith—God will transport us to Heaven immediately upon death (v. 8b)
C. We have a conscientious faith—a faith that puts us to work (v. 9a)
II. Rewards—The Judgment Seat of Christ, v. 10
A. Love—the purest reason for serving Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 5:14)
B. Fear—fear of chastisement (Hebrews 12:5-6)
C. Rewards —crowns, gold, silver, precious stones, and treasures (1 Corinthians 3:12)
III. Hell—The Terror of the Lord, v.11
A. The terror of an early death (Acts 5)
B. The terrors of the Tribulation (Revelation 6:16)
C. The ultimate destiny of the unbelievers
1. Hell (Luke 16:23)
2. The Lake of Fire (Rev. 20:14-15)
IV. Love—The Love of the Lord
A. The love of Christ for me (v. 14-15 )
B. My love for Christ
