Signs of the End

Series: The Gospel of Matthew

Signs of the End

September 05, 2021 | Paul Duppenthaler

Jesus gave His disciples signs to look for to know when the Temple would be destroyed. These all came true leading up to the Fall of Jerusalem by Rome in 70 AD, but they are still relevant today! Prophetic teaching often has an immediate fulfillment that points to an even greater fulfillment in the future. Most of these signs can easily be pointing to events leading up to Jesus 2nd coming. As the frequency and intensity of the signs increase, we can be encouraged to know that Jesus will soon come to rescue His sons and daughters, ushering us into a glorious eternal life. Join us for this important message.

Sermon Notes

You can add your own personal sermon notes along the way. When you're finished, you'll be able to email or download your notes.

Follow Along with the Message

Signs of the End

Matthew 24:1-20; 32-35 

  1. THERE WILL BE MANY ; DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THEM.

Matt 24:4-5 Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you.
For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many.
 

  1. WHEN YOU HEAR OF , DON’T BE ALARMED.

Matt 24:6-7a You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed.
Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
 

  1. AN INCREASE OF  IS ANOTHER INDICATOR TO WATCH FOR.

Matt 24:7b-8  There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.
All these are the beginning of birth pains.
 

  1. KEEP PREACHING THE GOSPEL, EVEN IN THE MIDST OF .

Matt 24:9, 14  Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me.  14  And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. 

  1. MANY WILL  FROM THE FAITH, BUT STAND FIRM TO THE END.

Matt 24:10-13 At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other,
 and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.
 

  1. WHEN THE TEMPLE IS , IT’S TIME TO GET OUT OF JERUSALEM.

Matt 24:15-20 So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination that causes desolation,’ spoken of through the prophet Daniel—let the reader understand— then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let no one on the housetop go down to take anything out of the house. Let no one in the field go back to get their cloak. How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! Pray that your flight will not take place in winter or on the Sabbath. 

  1. TRUST : THE TEMPLE CAME DOWN IN 70 A.D.

Matt 24:32–35 Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door. Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. 

WHAT DO THESE SIGNS TEACH US?

  1. God has a purpose for everything.
  2. God’s word is always trustworthy.
  3. We can have hope even as we see these signs today.

Series Information

In our continued study of Gospel of Matthew, we see how God’s promises in the Hebrew Scriptures to bring salvation to his people Israel and to the whole world are being fulfilled with the coming of Jesus the Messiah. Our response to this joyful news should be to go into all the world and make disciples of Jesus the Messiah.

Other sermons in the series

Jan 10, 2021

Humble Trusters

Who will be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? The surprising...

Jan 24, 2021

Pandemic Padawans

Jesus says the greatest in His Kingdom will become like paidions...

Feb 07, 2021

Sacred Marriage

Marriage is a blessing, though not easy. Jesus teaches very clearly...

Feb 14, 2021

Misplaced Treasure

Secondary joys and happiness are good and ultimately come from God as...

Feb 21, 2021

The Rule of Grace

Nothing about Jesus parable about the workers in the Vineyard makes...

Mar 07, 2021

Miracles As Signs

Miracles in the Bible are often very misunderstood. Some take them to...

May 30, 2021

Jesus Did What?

Jesus did and said some things that are puzzling and sometimes...

Jul 11, 2021

Whose Son is He?

Jesus ends the debate with the religious leaders by asking about the...

Aug 01, 2021

IYKYK

This Sunday we look at parables focused on Jesus's return and the end...

Sep 12, 2021

Soon and Very Soon

Does it seem like Jesus is taking forever for His Grand 2nd Coming?...

Sep 19, 2021

Watching and Waiting

As Jesus ascended to heaven, the disciples stared in awe. Two angels...

Sep 26, 2021

Judgment Day

When Jesus comes back, He's going to perfectly reward good with good...