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Restoring Broken Dreams: The Book Of Joel
Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 9, 2017 (message contributor)
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1. It's A Bug's Life
Contributed on Jan 9, 2017
Undealt with sin can destroy us, but God offers us a way out.
It's A Bug's Life Text: Joel 1:1-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: When we were pastoring a church in Yellville, AR, there were some structural problems with the building that concerned me. There was a dip in the floor of about 2 or 3 inches that ran across the sanctuary. So I contacted the ...read more
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2. Restoration
Contributed on Feb 3, 2017
God's grace not only forgives our sin, it also restores the negative aspects of our sin.
Restoration Text: Joel 2:18-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: God does not hold our old sins against us, nor does He act like forgiveness is a favor to us, even though it is. When President Lincoln was asked how he would treat the rebellious southerners when they were defeated, he said, "I ...read more
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3. The Day Of The Lord
Contributed on Jan 19, 2017
We need to warn people that a life of sin leads to an eternity in hell.
The Day Of The Lord Text: Joel 2:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: God has done everything He possibly can to keep you out of Hell and still leave you as a person with free will. Now some Christians argue otherwise that it is in fact God who sends people to hell. Peculiar Pilgrim blog ...read more
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4. Open Heart Surgery
Contributed on Jan 19, 2017
We will never be all that God has for us until we give our entire selves to God.
Open Heart Surgery Text: Joel 2:12-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Tomorrow morning I'll open up your heart" the surgeon said to the 8 year-old-boy. "You'll find Jesus there," the boy said. The surgeon continued, "I'll open your heart and check the damage." "You'll find Jesus there," the ...read more
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5. Already Not Yet
Contributed on Feb 10, 2017
The events leading up to Christ's return are happening before our very eyes, and we must be prepared for his coming.
Already And Not Yet Text: Joel 2:28-32 Introduction 1. Tim Smith asks the question, "What do these dates have in common (1248, 1306, 1689, 1792, 1836, 1844, 1914, 1936, 1960, 1974, 1981, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1994, 2011)? They all represent the times in which people predicted that the second ...read more
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6. The Last Battle
Contributed on Feb 17, 2017
In the end, God will have the final say about human history.
The Last Battle Text: Joel 3:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: Most people think the last battle of the American Civil War was at Appomattox Courthouse. The Battle of Palmito Ranch, also known as the Battle of Palmito Hill, is generally recognized as the final battle of the American Civil ...read more