Your Reward for Overcoming Complacency | Tony Evans Sermon

Dr. Tony Evans delves into the timeless message of the church in Sardis, revealing profound insights on spiritual complacency and the necessity of full commitment to Christ. Join him as he uncovers the significance of overcoming adversity and the promise of eternal recognition for those who remain steadfast in their faith.
If you would like to download two encouraging, FREE full-length MP3s of Tony's popular sermons: "The Sovereignty of God" and "How to Handle a Crisis," you can do so by clicking on this link:
share.hsforms.com/1atT9MJvXQN...
If you would like to sign up for our daily devotional bringing you hope and inspiration, please go to this link: share.hsforms.com/1CkOLA910Sm...
▶ Do you know Jesus as your Savior? tonyevans.org/know-jesus-christ/
▶ Stream Sermons: tonyevans.org/podcast/
▶▶ Free Sermon App: subsplash.com/tonyevans/app/
▶▶ DONATE: give.tonyevans.org/the-altern...
▶ Facebook: / drtonyevans
▶ Instagram: / drtonyevans
▶ Are you a preacher? Free sermon outlines: go.tonyevans.org/dr-tony-evan...
Dr. Tony Evans is the founder and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, founder and president of The Urban Alternative and author of over 100 books, booklets and Bible studies. The first African American to earn a doctorate of theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, he has been named one of the 12 Most Effective Preachers in the English-Speaking World by Baylor University. Dr. Evans holds the honor of writing and publishing the first full-Bible commentary and study Bible by an African American. His radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can be heard on over 1,400 radio outlets daily and in more than 130 countries. Dr. Evans’ sermons are also streamed and downloaded over 20,000,000 times annually.

[@luChewy8458]

Amen Pastor Evans. I haven't been a Christian that long. Some Ministers can confuse you because they are wishy washy in what they preach. Pastor Evans tells it like it is. I appreciate that. God Bless you Pastor Evans you're a great teacher.🙏💜🙋🏻‍♀️

[@platinumplus410apparel5]

Amen!! WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF JESUS CHRIST,keep following and continue to pray for everything good or bad.

[@johnniestrickland5560]

I thank you all for your prayers and encouragement

[@gladiator1342]

The road will be rocky but The Lord will help you.

[@user-mk4vc3zt3n]

True 👍 Amen 🙏 for pastor Tony Evans 🙏

[@jacesmith6421]

Pastor Evan is the most amazing person I love the way he preaches so on point🤲🙏♥️

[@everlasting-ministries]

I am alive because of Jesus Christ but I have become lazy, it is no coincidence I found this AWESOME message today! Everyone needs to hear this message! Thank You Pastor Evans

[@thewatcher4552]

You are not alone...It's called being a human being in a failed world!

[@harrydacalion6908]

Great Word! I pray that God Blesses everyone who hears it! Thank you!

[@dn2636]

This message was clear, clever and convincing, urging us to get our house in order as well as to stand up and stand out for Jesus. Thank you Dr. Evans. God bless you.

[@gratefulone142]

Clean me up daily, Lord... HALLELUJAH ❣️💓🤗 Teach, Preach and Reach....Pastor Evans. 💕

[@NinJahBaeLLC]

Amen 💜🙏🏾💜

[@jeffrailey]

“13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved.” Matthew 24:13 Dear my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I ask in Your mighty name my Lord Jesus Christ that I and my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ successfully endure to the end! That we live and die for You my Lord Jesus Christ! Because the reality is that we will not die. Instead, we will live with You my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for eternity. It’s in the Mighty Name of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that I ask this and pray. Amen. 🥊🥊🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💖✝️

[@maame6224]

Lord Jesus Christ, please help us to overcome our sins and weakness. Amen!

[@NinJahBaeLLC]

Amen 💜🙏🏾💜

[@shawndaj4156]

Tony Evans is truly a man of GOD. I've never heard him comprise the word of GOD. Thank you for staying strong and truly trusting in GOD.

[@moniquehatch6661]

Fr I was just thinking that praise God

[@user-ys3zr6or5q]

God clean me up daily forgive me for all my sins thank you god for loving me and protect me 😢😢😢😢😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@kimlayton8621]

To GOD be the GLORY

[@maximillianramirez1189]

Pastor Evans is an expert at simplifying the word. Amen.

[@Dobbie890]

🎶The Father gave The Son, The Son gave The Spirit, The Holy Spirit gives us Life, so we can give the gift of Love!❤️‍🔥🎙🎹🎵 John 5:21📖✝️ Pastor Evans thank you for making it plain!💯☝🏽👏🏽

[@MNIGN56]

Where did that verse come from? That not what the scripture says. However, there are many versions that do not mean the same thing. It's terrible about these versions

[@dz7a756]

From the Holy Bible: ‭‭Acts‬ ‭19:1‭-‬7‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ [1] It happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the upper country and came to Ephesus, and found some disciples. [2] He said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” And they said to him, “No, we have not even heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.” [3] And he said, “Into what then were you baptized?” And they said, “Into John’s baptism.” [4] Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in Him who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” [5] When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. [6] And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying. [7] There were in all about twelve men. Be well and be at peace.

[@latriciaskaiser2020]

🙌🏾 The Well-kept Warriors shall worship and wholeheartedly follow God just like Joshua did (Joshua 14)! Thank you for this message Mr. Evans.

[@Milehig5280]

Thank You Lord, For The Word of God!

[@allenstewart5624]

New to me there are some of what he is ministering that has caused me to subscribe to take in more of his revelation of the word of God!

[@hjackson5564]

Thank you Jesus for Tony Evans. Amen.

[@HelenNyathi]

Omg! This CONVICTED me! Boy! Dr. Tony Evans came for me! For us! I repent. I commit myself fully to Jesus Christ from today!

[@eddieboatwright9907]

Amen!! We can't get 'lazy'; in the work of God! Thank you 🙏 God Bless

[@jeffrailey]

Amen. Thank YOU forever my LORD JESUS CHRIST. “2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:2

[@tammiedunlap9627]

Thank you for letting me see my mistakes in my walk with Jesus

[@melissawalker2707]

It does not matter how beautiful someone’s voice is or how eloquent their speech is or how well they dress, it may be a camouflage

[@nicolehayes7196]

Amen, Dr. Evans! Thank you for teaching a true and hard word!

[@lestineford581]

Always a good Word through Pastor Tony Evans such a great messenger of Gods love and words 📖

[@rvandagriff3520]

Great Sunday morning my brothers and sisters. Today is a new day that we can be rewarded by not be in a stand still and our Christian walk to become just another day. Let’s work for Jesus while “Today is still day before night comes when no man work.” Our reward waits for us. Let’s be ready to receive in Jesus name !❤. I love each of you and want you to receive what you deserve ! Have a blessed day !!!

[@therealtimellis7317]

Amen Amen Amen

[@adrian1996ize]

Amen in Jesus Name 🙏

[@winterland217]

Thank you for this sweet message

[@rvandagriff3520]

@@winterland217 You’re so welcome. Love to encourage ! ❤️

[@knowledge4635]

God has had enough of the speaking of these pastors about the saving grace and not speak to others of there sins which destroy them. Also them contiounsly speaking concerning receiving increase but not telling ppl there reward for disobedience which stops one from increase though they sow. So therefore God is displeased with preachers who preach deciet and do not tell completely what God does concerning works of obedience and disobedience but only tells to some point certain things scriptually but not in full detail so they may decieve ppl in thinking it's not as worse as it seems to keep members for fear of them leaving for being rebuked and reproved but only bring forth wickedness and disobedient ppl for doing so. So God is sending forth Judgment unto you to be consumed of your wickedness you disobedient pastor who hear not from the spirit of the God. Lest ye repent and teach sound doctrine and be lead of God and his spirit and not your own heart.

[@emthomson2038]

I ALSO NEED TO GET MY FAITH MOVING AGAIN. THERE ARE A LOT OF THINGS I CAN STILL DO IN HIS SERVICE. I CAN SHARE THE GOOD NEWS WITH THE PEOPLE. I CAN PROCLAIM MY FAITH IN THE PROMISES OF GOD. BLESS YOU PASTOR EVANS FOR GUIDING ME THROUGH THIS JOURNEY.

[@nathanielspann]

Yes lord thank you Jesus ❤

[@eddieboatwright9907]

Much Love!! much Love! Thank you! Pastor Evans 👏

[@garra12]

By Jesus-Sama's Mighty Name, Amen.

[@reneldineplymouthe9120]

Amen!!!!! What a great word!!!! So on point! Hitting every point! At every stage!!! Thank you Jesus for the wisdom and guidance!

[@joannfaust9978]

Beautiful Service! Sweet Rest Elder Johnson (Sir). A man of order,and prayer✋🏾. The world is much better because of him❤️

[@MaryZefaniya]

Thank you Lord Jesus Christ for the cleaning service by thy precious Blood shed on the Cross of Calvary. So help me/us LORD God to serve You in all the days of my/our life. Greatly appreciated Senior Pastor Dr. Tony Evans. Hallelujah! Amen, and Amen.

[@NinJahBaeLLC]

Amen 💜🙏🏾💜

[@DJLitty31]

Amen, I'm with God but sometimes I need to go to the cleaners I'm not ashamed. 🙏

[@patriciashropshire9058]

Amen

[@rachaeldurkin8759]

It's good to hear a sermon like this again.

[@soniaprieto6344]

Thank you, Jesus, for your words today through Dr. Evans. Father in, I thank you for our blessings every day and for the wisdom you have blessed, Pastor Evans with and knowledge to translate your word. Be with us God every day of our lives and our families. I pray for strength, healing, and grace, in the name of the Father, son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

[@Sisterbettyjo9179]

I want to be a ministry that God is using to Glorify His Name!! I Will continuous standing In the Name of Jesus Name!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽He didn’t say it would be easy!! I must keep moving forward!!✝️👑🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏾

[@pete7326]

Hallelujah, this sermon is 100% on point because the churches of today have become castrated from our LORD JESUS, ANF THE HOLY SPIRIT

[@IKingEntertainment85]

Jesus has a Cleaning Service ❤️ 2024

[@DavisonPhiri-ek9bt]

Very encouraging pastor may lord be with you PASTOR Amen

[@upschutt4842]

Thank you for continuing to stand with me for my breakthrough. God is definitely at work behind the scenes and I am longing to see it in the flesh

[@pete7326]

It will be better to see it in the spirit

[@pete7326]

Because the flesh is of sin

[@upschutt4842]

@@pete7326 Careful. Don't be too gnostic.

[@cruc1446]

Psalm 27:13-14 KJVS [13] I had fainted , unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. [14] Wait on the Lord : be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord . 🙏

[@knowledge4635]

God has had enough of the speaking of these pastors about the saving grace and not speak to others of there sins which destroy them. Also them contiounsly speaking concerning receiving increase but not telling ppl there reward for disobedience which stops one from increase though they sow. So therefore God is displeased with preachers who preach deciet and do not tell completely what God does concerning works of obedience and disobedience but only tells to some point certain things scriptually but not in full detail so they may decieve ppl in thinking it's not as worse as it seems to keep members for fear of them leaving for being rebuked and reproved but only bring forth wickedness and disobedient ppl for doing so. So God is sending forth Judgment unto you to be consumed of your wickedness you disobedient pastor who hear not from the spirit of the God. Lest ye repent and teach sound doctrine and be lead of God and his spirit and not your own heart.

[@JackieJones-ub2tp]

Thanks for talking to me through the Holy Spirit.😊

[@ChildofGod98765]

God hear my prayers. Please take away my constant fear of lack as a single mother. I struggle to support my children both are special needs give my strength and as I struggle to pay rent each month and as I struggle to buy groceries for my children. I thank you Jesus in advance. I know that you have a plan for me to overcome this financial adversity and I will not worry. Please fill my troubled heart with your love and grace.

[@towandahobbs7243]

Follow the spirit

[@irawarren8034]

I've been rocking with the christ in Tony evans since 1994.. oak cliff bible fellowship is all that in christ. I've grown leaps and bounds. I take not my walk in christ for granted. My life is on display daily. It's a blessing when I others tell me they see christ in me. And the atmosphere changes. I give God all the praise for arresting me and calling me to him. God has never left me. I was molested, raped, made to drink dirty dish water, beaten, molested by my step sister. Stabbed by my high school boyfriend, I lost 3 babies to domestic violence. Jesus said in john 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” My prayer is. That God create in me a clean heart and renewed the right spirit within me daily. Thank you, God, for cleaning me up daily. I will forever fear you reverence you, oh God. Hallelujah!!!

[@KingKongbabe]

My prayer for you is that through faith and patience you will inherit what has been promised. Peace to you ❤

[@irawarren8034]

@KingKongbabe blessings to you. Amen, I believe . God's promises are yes and Amen

[@POWOWMINISTRY-]

Amen

[@tfg1432]

LORD make me new take all the unright things and wants from my mind and heart. Show me the way. I ask for peace understanding and for a stronger relationship with you! All these things I ask for in Jesus name!!! Amen.

[@thembykay3848]

Pastor Tony's messages are a blessing to me and have helped me grow as a Christian. He preaches in a way that many others do not. He aligns scripture with reality making it more tangible. Thank you, pastor Tony

[@samaraallen8822]

Amen

[@ronaldross6950]

I have to say that I ask that you forgive me for saying this and honestly, I don't really care for your forgiveness. To me JESUS tells us to not love the thinks of this world. That means we do not follow everything that everyone is following. For example, the music, the movies, social media, the rich scams. That is just to name a few. I really enjoy listening to you Tony Evans. The one most important thing that I like the sermon is the love of GOD. For me this sermon was different for me. GOD bless you, Tony Evans.

[@Dobbie890]

There is A Foundation Laid with a Precious Corner Stone!💒✝️ The Church is laid on that foundation which exist that is suppose to be representing God, not walking around dead in sin, looking like the world! We need you Jesus-Christ who is that Precious Corner Stone!!☝🏽☦️ 🎶Lord Create in me a Clean heart that I might serve you! Fill me, heal me, then bring me back to You💯!🎹👏🏽 Revelations 3:1-6 The Church of Sardust 📖✝️ Thank you Pastor Evans for God's Word!🙏🏽

[@TheFlower1234]

Currently living where things are so upside down inside and outside churches that I am moving! Thank you JESUS for getting me out of this cesspool of immorality.

[@allisonmathis4555]

Amen🙏♥️❗

[@karlab6357]

Hallelujah! Glory to God for this message! Dr Evans is a gifted Teacher.

[@cmax9630]

Thank you GOD for this awesome message. Clean me up LORD and help me to be a witness for you until the end of my days. Thank you Dr. Evans. Love it❤❤❤

[@tinaf600]

Thank you Jesus!

[@vondeljunior9660]

God is changing me one step one day at a time got to stay focused no matter the goods or bad's

[@rosalindprayerwarrior4987]

Thank you Pastor Evans for the word of God.

[@johnniestrickland5560]

Being real with God, having a true honest heart that shares openly God. Thank you Jesus for working out the plans for me,

[@nicholegarrett-johnson8215]

Clean me up Jesus 🙏🏾😢!

[@bobiscool8370]

One of the best sermons I've ever heard.

[@auriafelix3742]

God, bless you Pastor Tony Evans 🙏🏼 please I need healing and breakthrough and encounter with God. I needed this my name is Auria 😢😢😢😢

[@debramosley1214]

AMAN AMAN 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@DrewKusick-ki3nd]

Jesus already accomplished that for us by His death and resurrection we need to understand who we are in Christ and come to Him broken and surrendered, He will forgive and begin to restore and heal and deliver you, stay close to him by praying,bible reading and and obedience, one moment at a time, He knows what we're going through, we need to persevere, dressed for battle everyday!

[@grand2425]

Praise God for this word. May I conform to Christ and not culture dictates. Amen. Blessings Pastor Evans.

[@glendamiller5180]

Clean me up Jesus!!!

[@lilymcnabb6621]

About 6 - 8 months ago i heard in my spirit, "turn, turn, turn!!" . I wasn't sure whar it meant. My faith walk has been on auto pilot for years. So many messages lately on full surrender. Jesus is either Lord of all or nothing at all. I truly want ALL that Jesus purchased for me. Holy Spirit I surrender every ounce of who I am to the perfect will of God. My all for His all, for His glory.

[@PastorBogdanBondarenko]

ХОРОШЕЕ СЛОВО! Благословений! 🙏

[@rashonejohnson2109]

Amen to this message

[@jamesheath1025]

Good sermon pastor. Learning day by day. Thanks.

[@anomalyg]

Jesus!! Thank you. Convict me and search me.

[@mariacarter1487]

Good Morning

[@jeanettesmith2505]

Amen!

[@karenwalker3349]

Amen 🙏, thank pastor Evans

[@Omelisha]

Amen 🙏 and Amen 🙏

[@nursed.porchae990]

🙏🏽🙌🏾 clean us up Lord

[@pete7326]

The GLORY OD GOD IS HIS RELENTLESS GRACE TO HIS CHILDREN, THANK YOU JESUS FOR YOUR EVERLASTING LOVE

[@teenice1885]

Put up or Shut Up !! AMEN!

[@eldazaponperez1198]

Amen ! God knows our sins and he knows our hearts and troubles. We just need to proclaim his name n Glory to others and walk in his truth

[@williecombs6143]

Enjoying the preaching.

[@NinJahBaeLLC]

Amen 💜🙏🏾💜

[@pete7326]

Hallelujah

[@rosalindprayerwarrior4987]

Good morning Pastor Evans!

[@adoramy2013]

Thank you for that clear definition.

[@godisamazing7074]

I LOVE YOU LORD

[@Jackie-nf3es]

Thank you pastor Tony Evans for your wonderful sermons

[@vegascharles]

Great message of awakening, thank you

[@towandahobbs7243]

PTL,Pastor

[@lynnbracy483]

Thank you!

[@DiceCorleone]

Thank u God for the teacher of Your Word

[@darkknight901]

On time word

[@god-driven-designs]

Amen! I heard, "When you SEE those terrorist demons- on the streets/news soon 1. Rebuke those terrorist/tragedy/disastrous demons. 2. Sing to God and be much cleaner. 3. Sit confidently before the Lord and let Him work." Please tell everybody so they are not afraid.

[@kardellhooks-wd2xo]

Another messages from the best pastor in the world

[@antdawggydawgg]

Amen 🙌🏾

[@lalmuansektak9538]

Help me Lord,Amen

[@DiloresAlii]

Glory to God a source peace understanding with merciful loving kindness. 🙏❤️Thank you 😊

[@GreetingOpenedDoors-tj]

Yes. Pastor Evans don't play with it. !

[@lornaescobar2491]

Praise Jesus for this message l always learn from pastor Evans a man of God

[@towandahobbs7243]

Thank you God

[@pete7326]

Thank you, JESUS

[@keithgupton9349]

Great message.

[@rsj2027]

Amen Dr.Tony Evans, Amen 😊🎉❤

[@Nanabanana143]

Yeah I needed this I could tell ten minutes in.