Sermons on Surprise Ending:

The Crucifion: The End Of The Beginning

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 14, 2004

JESUS FINISHED THE WORK FOR OUR SALVATION!

THE CRUCIFION: THE END OF THE BEGINNING JOHN 19:28-37 PALM SUNDAY APRIL 4, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Here’s why The Passion of Christ is rated "R". The "R" of course is because of the violence, the gore. In movie terms "R" stands for RESTRICTED, but in this movie "R" stands for RELEVANT, for REALISTIC, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

"2012-Is It The End?"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 4, 2012

How to prepared for Doomsday.

“2012- The End of the World?” January 8, 2012 1 Thessalonians 1:1-11 “Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “Peace and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

A Call--Accepted Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 29, 2013

Astonished at Jesus' teaching and amazed by his authority and power, Peter, James and John accept Jesus' invitation to follow him even though they do not know what the future holds.

Luke 6:1-16 “Something New” INTRODUCTION I think that one of the great joys in life is to be able to give a gift and then watch the recipient enjoy the gift. As a grandparent, I love giving a gift to my granddaughters and then watch them play with it. I can’t imagine what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tyranny Of Mine Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 9, 2011

We claim our kingdoms and possessions and call them "mine." God lays claim to all and calls us to acknowledge it as his.

Matthew 21:33-46 "The Tyranny of Mine" INTRODUCTION Two friends were walking in the forest one day when suddenly they stumbled upon a large grizzly bear who decided that they looked like a good snack. The two started running away when all of a sudden one of them stopped. The other said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

#48 The End Begins Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 2, 2021

Just days before His death, Jesus was challenged by three groups from the Sanhedrin. Each time they ended up with egg on their faces. This passage examines the first attack.

#48 The End Begins Series: Mark Chuck Sligh August 1, 2021 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Light At The End Of The Tunnel Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jan 10, 2008

Jesus rises triumphantly from the grave

Well, we’ve come to the end of the Book. We’ve covered a lot of ground in the last few months and looked at the story of this man: Jesus Christ. We’ve looked at His birth; we’ve looked at the beginnings of His ministry. We’ve looked at the authority that He had over nature, calming the sea and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Sad, Sad Ending Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 16, 2009

As we look at the death of King Saul we are confronted with the reality of our own death and the need to be ready. We also are reminded of the grieving that results from all losses.

Introduction: A. If you bring up the subject of death and you will get many different reactions from people. 1. Some can easily and readily talk about it, and others cannot. B. When you ask children about death, they say some interesting things. 1. A 7 year-old boy named Alan said this, “God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The End Of Suffering And Struggle Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 14, 2007

Part 3 in the series Power for Living. This message looks at God’s promise to one day deliver all of creation from suffering and struggle.

The End of Suffering and Struggle Power for Living, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers August 12, 2007 I have often preached at Wildwind that what brings people together is weakness, not strength. Tales of strength create competition. Tales of weakness create companionship. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

End Times Evangelists

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Aug 9, 2021

Even during the Tribulation period, God will make certain that people hear the Good News of His great love through at least three sets of agents.

Series: Last Words Message: End Times Evangelists Text: Rev. 7:9-14; 11:3-14, and 14:6-7 Big Idea: Whether or not there is a great revival in our lifetime is certainly something we should pray for. The bible does however reveal that during the Tribulation period there will be a “great harvest” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-14, Revelation 11:3-14, Revelation 14:6-7

Are We In The End Times? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 5, 2019

The short answer to the question, “Are we in the end times?” is, “Yes, we are.” Biblically speaking, the end times or “last days” began with the Ascension of Christ and will last until the Second Coming. Now that’s a short sermon, isn’t it?

Are We in the End Times? August 3-4, 2019 Rev. Brian Bill A man really enjoyed his grandfather clock until it went haywire and chimed fourteen times one midnight. He jumped up and yelled to his wife, “Wake up, Nellie, it’s later than it’s ever been before!” Brothers and sisters, it’s later than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10-12, 2 Timothy 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Your Unexpected Part Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2021

Christmas season is filled with surprises and the unexpected twists and turns that come with this holiday season. The original Christmas season was also filled with surprises from Heaven and the unexpected twists and turns from God. God loves doing the unexpected.

Video Transition: Reason for the Season – Skit Guys (4 min) Series: Unexpected Christmas Introduction: Unexpected mistake: Share about problem with the Bible reference of Mary’s Song last week – How many caught the unexpected wrong Bible reference - were you surprised? – that was my unexpected ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35, Romans 12:1-2, John 15:9-17, Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Losing Track Of God Series

Contributed by John Allen on Jun 10, 2025

Sometimes God does such unexpected things that we get confused and frustrated with him.

[Statements in brackets are for the preacher not the preaching. They are notes that reflect ideas based on the homiletics recommended in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167) which proposes an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Journey To The End Of Yourself

Contributed by Gary Washburn on May 16, 2002

You are on a journey with God. Where are you going? You are on a journey to the end of yourself. Can you hear that annoying child in the backseat saying, "Are we there yet?"

The Journey to the End of Yourself Ruth 1 Intro: A test is coming to you and me. All our religious talk is about to be examined. What we really believe God already knows. The problem is we don’t know it. Pressure, disappointments, trials will reveal to others and us what we really believe. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ending Christian Intolerance Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 28, 2001

What Christian tolerance is, what qualifies for tolerance, and why God views it as significant.

In our culture, tolerance has been exalted as the highest virtue to be embraced and pursued. In a recent article about tolerance in "Christianity Today," Christian author Daniel Taylor suggests that intolerance is the only serious sin left in our culture. Taylor says, "America is sick of intolerant ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12, Romans 14:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The "Stare” At The End Of Self

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 23, 2001

“Kodak Moments” were once advertised by the film giants as memorable moments worthy of capture on film. Peter had a frozen memory in this passage. It is the time when Christ stared at him. The stare of Christ is a stair for climbing to usefulness for Chri

THE “STARE” AT THE END OF SELF Luke 22:61—62 INTRO: 1 “Kodak Moments” were once advertised by the film giants as memorable moments worthy of capture on film. In our memories there are little snapshots of detail which are indelibly etched into our minds. We can see the occurr-ences clearly and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:61-62

Denomination: Baptist