Sermons on end of suffering:

The End Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 3, 2016

The Apostle Peter directs believers in Jesus in some important attitudes as we move through our lives. He instructs us to understand the end, be intentional how we use our time, and encourages us in the practice of prayer.

THE END 1 PETER 4:7 INTRODUCTION… Post Apocalyptic Movies (p) Planet of the Apes (1968). The Terminator (1984). Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985). 12 Monkeys (1995). Waterworld (1995). The Postman (1997). The Day After Tomorrow (2004). Wall-E (2008). The Book of Eli (2010). Oblivion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The End

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 14, 2019

We see three responses to Jesus' death: despair, deliberation from a distance, and conversion. Which group do you most identify with? The cross confronts us with a decision.

Luke 23:44-49 The End Have you ever felt like you’re at a dead end? Like you didn’t really know how to go forward? Maybe you were in a dead-end relationship. Or a dead-end job. Or a dead-end health prognosis. It can be a very hard place to be. Today we’re going to start at the end. But don’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49, 1 Corinthians 15:19, John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Is This The End?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 4, 2020

A radio message exploring Jesus' prophecy recorded in Matthew 24. Some are asking if the current conditions are fulfilment of prophecy. The message explores that question.

“Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. But he answered them, ‘You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.’ “As he sat on the Mount ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Is This The End? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 5, 2020

This sermon begins the "Is This the End?" sermon series by looking at three of the biggest mistakes we make when it comes to the end times.

- About fifteen years ago, a giant, killer hurricane was heading out of the Atlantic heading for New Orleans. This caused enormous fear, because New Orleans was judged to not be ready for a direct hit from a hurricane. There were mandatory evacuations of seven parishes as well as voluntary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Ending!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 29, 2020

Looking at a parable from Jesus to encourage to begin the year with the end in mind.

Begin with the End in Mind Matthew 25:14-30 January 3, 2021 When you have a large family meal and the food is finally ready . . . maybe it’s the turkey or a ham or whatever you eat at big gatherings . . . it’s all ready, and every one is called into the room to eat, but there’s one problem . . . ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Is This End PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

Explore the prophetic messages in Ezekiel 38 and 39, providing insight into God's plan for the End Times and His ultimate victory, while reassuring us of His unchanging love and determination to bless us.

Good morning family! Today, we're diving deep into the prophetic and somewhat mysterious waters of Ezekiel 38 and 39. This text gives us a glimpse into God's plan for the End Times, the nations involved, and most importantly, God's ultimate victory. Our Scripture reading today comes from Ezekiel ...read more

Topics: End Times

End In Mind (Covid And The Christian) Series

Contributed by Joe Williams on Nov 13, 2020

Living with the end in mind leads to a fuller and holier life!

As many of you know, we are in a series right now called COVID and the Christian. We’ve been spending much of our time together in the book of 1st Peter trying to biblically answer the question: How should we as Christians be living out our faith during this historic moment in history? • 1st Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perfect Justice And Suffering Saints Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 27, 2014

Pain ends suffering for Saints at their physical death, but only begins for those who have not obeyed the Gospel and have not FEARED GOD.

PERFECT JUSTICE and SUFFERING SAINTS: 2 Thess. 1: 1-12 Listen to this statement: Christianity is NOT a self-help religion. It is NOT a self-improvement course on improving your own self-righteousness. The Reality of Christianity is this: You have failed to meet God’s Perfect Standard of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Suffers Too!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 19, 2002

It's easy for some people to have a “pity party” & end up feeling so depressed about themselves & what is happening in their lives. Sometimes they even cry out, “Where is God? Why isn’t He doing something about this?”

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2020) TEXT: Isaiah 63:7-9; Exodus 3:7-8 ILL. The story is told that there were two young Boy Scouts who were twins & did not quite live up to their Scout Oath. They stole things, swore, & ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9, Exodus 3:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ending That Doesn't End Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 28, 2006

This is the sixth sermon in a Lenten Series on the Seven Last Words of Christ. I also have information on dramas that may be used as a introduction to this and all the other messages in this series.

The Ending That Doesn’t End --John 19:25-30 “Spanning the globe to bring you the constant variety of sport! The thrill of victory . . . and the agony of defeat! The human drama of athletic competition! This is ABC’s Wide World of Sports [--http://ask.yahoo.com/20060213.html]!” These are the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

An End Times Army Rising Up

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 6, 2021

I'm a soldier. And as a soldier my job is to obey the orders of my commanding officer. My commanding officer is the Lord Jesus Christ. And he has commanded me in the great commission: To make disciples of all nations with the living gospel of His life, death, and resurrection.

I'm a soldier. And as a soldier my job is to obey the orders of my commanding officer. My commanding officer is the Lord Jesus Christ. And he has commanded me in the great commission: To make disciples of all nations with the living gospel of His life, death, and resurrection. Then Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Resurrection Overcomes Suffering

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Apr 7, 2010

Jesus' resurrection does not erase suffering or its effects, but it does overcome our suffering. He engages in all the friendly actions necessary to bring about healing and hope.

Dawn and I talk while we're driving quite often. Sometimes these turn into our best conversations. We've hashed out many of the world's worst problems in those talks. Talking during travel is one of the world's oldest past times. The Canturbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer is a record of a chat along ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Mennonite

God And Suffering: The Role Of Prayer In Suffering

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 31, 2010

How can prayer help us when we're feeling pain, when we're overwhelmed?

God and Suffering: The Role of Prayer in Suffering Today we’re continuing our series on God and Suffering. For the first two weeks of this series we looked in some depth at why there is suffering in the world, and then we looked at God’s role in the suffering human race, how it is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Smyrna: The Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

A. Revelation 1:8 (READ) 1. If you were about to be KILLED for your FAITH in Jesus, wouldn’t it be HEARTENING to know that the One you would DIE for had DIED for you and is ALIVE again? a. Getting a letter of encouragement from Jesus, the CRUCIFIED and RESURRECTED Christ, meant ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Problem Of Suffering

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

What the book of Job teaches us about suffering

Job: The problem of Suffering We have been going through the OT together, and we have been in the time frame of the kingdom. We have looked at King David and his son, King Solomon, and have learned from their wisdom and their foolishness. They wrote books of scripture, Psalms, Proverbs, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational