#34: The Crowns of Victory a Christian's Eternal Reward

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This sermon explores the profound significance of crowns in the Scriptures, beginning with an examination of five Hebrew words for crown in the Old Testament: Qodhqodh, Zer, Nezer, Atarah, and Kether. Each word reveals layers of meaning, symbolizing honor, authority, dedication, victory, and regal majesty. The exploration emphasizes that crowns in the Old Testament represent not only positions of authority but also symbols of consecration, victory, and regal honor.

Transitioning to the New Testament, the sermon delves into the promises of the five crowns awaiting faithful Christians. The Greek term "Stephanos," akin to the wreaths awarded in ancient competitions, is described as representing victory and triumph. The five crowns—Soul Winner's Crown, Crown of Self-Denial, Crown of Righteousness, Crown of Life, and Crown of the Under Shepherd—each hold a unique promise, reflecting aspects of service, discipline, righteousness, endurance, and shepherding.

The sermon concludes with a call to strive for these imperishable crowns with hearts full of love, service, endurance, and faithfulness, understanding that they are the eternal rewards from the chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ.

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