Sermons on Joel 2:12-12:17:

This Lent Get Your Passions Under Control Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 21, 2023

We take pleasure in the lesser goods of earth–food, drink, beauty, sex. And if we take too much pleasure there, we can treat them as if they were the highest good and we fall into sin.

Ash Wednesday Homily What brings us here today so early? We are here because we want something. Not a mere smear of black soot, no. If that were our goal, we’d be certifiably insane. We are here because we want at the end of our lives to be united with the Blessed Trinity forever, body and soul, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-18

Denomination: Catholic

The Day For Sack Cloth And Ashes

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 21, 2023

Ash Wednesday service

Joel 2:1-2, 12 – 17 The Day for Sackcloth and Ashes • Ash Wednesday, in the Christian church, the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday is a reminder of the need for reconciliation with God and marks the beginning of the Lenten season. It is commonly observed with ashes and fasting these were ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Mantles For Modern Times

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 30, 2022

Joel prophesied of a time when the sons and daughters would prophesy, young men would see visions, and old men would dream dreams. We are in those days today. For them to be wholly fulfilled, mantles of power, anointing unique to heaven, must be released in the earth.

Introduction Caution: We are not talking about “Grave Sucking” – the act of lying across the physical grave of a deceased preacher or evangelist for the purpose of “pulling out” the power of the Holy Spirit, a power that was purportedly “trapped” within the body upon the person’s death. Quote: ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Church Of God

My Spirit Is Revived Again

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 14, 2023

Jacob lost his son “Joseph” the dreamer… He thought that he was dead! And he was grieving, depressed, and thought that he will never be comforted again! but the lord revives his spirit

Joel in his prophecy mentioned 4 kinds of people that I will focus on to get a true revival! A true and pouring of God’s spirit upon his people and their lives! It’s interesting that the word revival is found 4 times in the entire Bible! The first time this word was mentioned Is In Genesis 45 ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Embracing Ash Wednesday: A Call To Reflection, Repentance, And Renewal

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Feb 12, 2024

A call to embrace Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent

As we gather on this sacred day of Ash Wednesday, we are reminded of our mortality, our human frailty, and our utter dependence on God's grace. Today marks the beginning of the holy season of Lent, a period of forty days set aside for reflection, repentance, and renewal. It is a time when we ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13

Denomination: Anglican

Path To Renewal SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

A sermon on the journey towards restoration and understanding what God requires of us for this renewal to occur.

The world defines restoration as bringing something old, worn out, or broken back to its former state. Many TV programs focus on restoration, such as "Car S.O.S." In the Bible, restoration means bringing something into a state that is even better than its original condition. Job's story exemplifies ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-26

Topics: Restoration, God's Requirements

Restored SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 26, 2023

Help my congregation understand being restored

Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, let's take a moment to pause and reflect on the beauty of this day, the gift of life, and the privilege of fellowship. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us today, a message of hope, healing, and ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25

Topics: Restoration

From The Ashes - Confession Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of confession as a means of acknowledging and turning away from sin, thereby experiencing God's forgiveness and grace, and rising anew from past mistakes.

Admitting failure is difficult. Confessing and coming clean when we are at fault is not an easy task. I’m sure many of you here today have a similar story like the one I just shared. Honestly, we probably all have numerous stories that sound eerily similar. Thankfully, the stories end differently ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13

Topics: Confession, Forgiveness, Grace And Mercy

Sermon Series: From The Ashes

The Season Of Restoration Is Here

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 24, 2025

Restoration is one of the most powerful acts of God. It speaks of God’s ability to bring back what was lost, repair what was broken, and repay what was stolen.

THE SEASON OF RESTORATION IS HERE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-27 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 30:17, Psalm 126:1-6, Isaiah 61:7, Zechariah 9:12, Job 42:10 INTRODUCTION: Restoration is one of the most powerful acts of God. It speaks of God’s ability to bring back what was lost, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 9, 2025

Our God is a Restorer by nature. He restores time, health, joy, resources, relationships, dignity, and purpose.

GOD OF RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-27 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 30:17, Isaiah 61:7, Job 42:10-12, Psalm 126:1-6, Zechariah 9:12 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when people experience loss—of time, opportunities, relationships, health, resources, or dignity. ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Restores Lost Years Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

God is a God of restoration. He does not just restore what was lost—He multiplies it and brings glory out of shame.

THE GOD WHO RESTORES LOST YEARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-27 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:7; Job 42:10-12; Jeremiah 30:17; Psalm 126:1-6; Zechariah 9:12 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when it seems as though everything valuable has been lost—time, opportunities, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Restores Lost Years Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

Restoration is one of the covenant blessings of God's children. The Lord made a powerful promise in Joel 2:25: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten...”

THE GOD WHO RESTORES LOST YEARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-27 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:7; Job 42:10-12; Jeremiah 30:17; Psalm 126:1-6; Zechariah 9:12 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when it seems as though everything valuable has been lost—time, opportunities, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Restores Wasted Years Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

When God speaks of restoring the years the locusts have eaten, He is not merely referring to crops or finances. He is referring to the years that seemed to have yielded nothing.

THE GOD WHO RESTORES WASTED YEARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-27 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:7, Job 42:10, Jeremiah 30:17, Psalm 126:1-6, Zechariah 9:12 INTRODUCTION: Life can sometimes take turns we never expected—seasons may pass, opportunities may be missed, and years may ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Shall Come To Pass

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025

Life is full of uncertainties, but one thing remains sure—the promises of God never fail.

IT SHALL COME TO PASS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions." – Joel 2:28 Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Supernatural Restoration

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 26, 2025

Supernatural restoration is when God steps into your situation and reverses every loss, heals every hurt, and repays every injustice. It goes beyond human repair; it is divine re-creation. When God restores, He does it in such a way that what was lost cannot be compared to what is gained.

SUPERNATURAL RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 "And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you. And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God