Sermons on Joel 2:12:

Return To Me Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2023

In Joel 2:12-17, the prophet renews his impassioned plea to return unto the Lord through a call for repentance. This call has two facets in first a 1) Personal (Joel 2:12–14) then a 2) Corporate response (Joel 2:15–17) to God.

Joel 2:12–17. 12 “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; 13 and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Other

Come Home Running Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Aug 14, 2023

A look at what we as Christians and we the church must do.

Come Home Running If you have your Bible, please open it to Joel Chapter 2. John ordered flowers to be sent to the opening of his friend’s new branch office. When John`s friend got there, he was shocked to see the flowers with the inscription. “Rest In Peace.” He was so outraged that he stopped ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Just In Time

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 13, 2023

This parable teaches us to keep our eyes focused on the hope that is to come.

Cub Hannah, of Swamp Branch KY, was a mean drunk. And he was both mean and drunk on June 11, 1999, when he took a machete to his brother in law, Sam Lugar, out in Lugar's front yard... [and nearly severed his] little finger. Johnson County sheriff's deputies ...interviewed six witnesses and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Joel 2:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing And Returning To God Jeremiah 24:7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 11, 2024

Jeremiah 24:7 reveals God's desire for His people to know Him intimately and return to Him wholeheartedly.

Transformed by Truth: Knowing and Returning to God Jeremiah 24:7 Today, we are diving into a powerful verse from the book of Jeremiah that speaks to the heart of our relationship with God. The title of our sermon is "Transformed by Truth: Knowing and Returning to God," based on Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 24:7, Hosea 6:6, 2 Corinthians 6:16, Joel 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A. B. C. Ash Wednesday. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 25, 2024

March 5th, 2025.

Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-17; Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 51:1-17; 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21. A). A CALL TO WHOLEHEARTED REPENTANCE. Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-17. An old elder once said to me that his only regret was 'the years that the locust has ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-17, Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 51:1-17, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Of The Lord, Already, Not Yet.

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 10, 2024

The day of the Lord is also the day of Christ’s coming. It refers to his first coming and his second coming. There is an already and not yet aspect to the day of the Lord. Christ has come. The return of Christ and final judgement has not yet come.

When Joel wrote about the day of the Lord it was understood that this was some dreadful event coming like the invasion of a foreign army or a natural calamity like locusts destroying the crops and causing a famine. There was also a hopeful expectation to the day of the Lord that in the end it ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32, Joel 2:12-13, 2 Peter 3:8-10, Amos 5:8, Acts 2:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean That The Day Of The Lord Will Come?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 7, 2024

The people of Judah had become prosperous and smug in their relationship with God and it can be applied to believers today.

What Does It Mean That the Day of The Lord Will Come? Joel 2:12-13, 2:28-32 The book of Joel is one of warning to the people of Judah and can be applied to believers today. The people of Judah had become prosperous and smug in their relationship with God. While underestimating God, they had become ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13, Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blueprint Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2024

As we look deeper into Joel 2:12-17, we are going to look at the heart of God’s people, the character of God, and the blueprint of repentance that we find.

Minor Prophets Major Message Blueprint of Repentance Joel 2:12-17 | #minorprophets INTRODUCTION… Background of Prophets In the Bible, when God wanted to get His people’s attention He would often do something demonstrative like speak from a burning bush or lead by a pillar of cloud or shake the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Confession Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 3, 2023

Confession is a crucial step in our relationship with God. It allows us to acknowledge our mistakes, seek forgiveness, and experience God's love and grace.

Hey guys, ever tried to fix a broken phone screen with tape? It's a mess, right? The cracks are still there, and the tape just makes it harder to see. That's kind of like trying to hide our mistakes from God and others. It doesn't work, and it just makes things worse. We all mess up. We make bad ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13

Topics: Repentance, Absolution, Guilt, Redemption

Go! And Wake Up! Sounding The Alarm Of Truth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 26, 2024

In a world where the Church can sometimes seem content to whisper when it should be shouting, a timely reminder to boldly proclaim the Gospel.

Go! and Wake Up! Sounding the Alarm of Truth Introduction: Go and Sound the Alarm The Bible is filled with commands to go: "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone" (Mark 16:15, NLT). "Go and make disciples of all the nations" (Matthew 28:19, NLT). These ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:6-7, Acts 20:26-27, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, Proverbs 27:6, Joel 2:12-13, Mark 1:15, Isaiah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Fasting And Prayers Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025

Fasting and prayer are two powerful spiritual disciplines that work together to strengthen our connection with God. Through fasting, we humble ourselves before God, while prayer allows us to communicate directly with Him.

THE POWER OF FASTING AND PRAYERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 17:21 "However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 58:6-9, Joel 2:12-13, Mark 9:29, Luke 18:1, Acts 13:2-3 INTRODUCTION: Fasting and prayer are two powerful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:21, Isaiah 58:6-9, Joel 2:12-13, Mark 9:29, Luke 18:1, Acts 13:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Prepare Your Heart (Shrove Tuesday) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 4, 2025

Shrove Tuesday is a day that, for many, is simply about pancakes. But for us as followers of Christ, it is much more—it is a time to prepare our hearts for a deeper walk with the Lord.

Go! And Prepare Your Heart (Shrove Tuesday) Introduction Today we stand at the threshold of a season that calls us to reflection, repentance, and renewal. Shrove Tuesday is a day that, for many, is simply about pancakes. But for us as followers of Christ, it is much more—it is a time to prepare ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Proverbs 28:13, Matthew 4:1-2, Joel 2:12-13, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Isaiah 43:18-19, Romans 10:9, Romans 5:8, Romans 3:23, Psalm 46:10, Mark 1:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ash Wednesday (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 4, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 57:1-11, Joel 2:12-17, James 4:1-10, Matthew 6:16-21. A). FROM PRAYER TO PRAISE. Psalm 57:1-11. This is a beautifully crafted Psalm which, according to the title, was written by David ‘when he fled from Saul in the cave.’ The Psalm has two sections: first a prayer (PSALM 57:1-6); then ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11, Joel 2:12-17, James 4:1-10, Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's So Bad About Pharisees Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 5, 2025

Ask yourself which of the Lenten practices holds the lowest place in your priorities. Prayer, fasting, almsgiving: surely one of these is least attractive to you. Focus your prayer this Lent on that facet,

Ash Wednesday 2025 What was the “leaven of the Pharisees”? What led Jesus, when discussing self-discipline, to call these self-described “separate ones” hypocrites when they prayed, fasted, and gave alms to the poor? They were not hypocrites because they followed the Law, Torah. What they wore on ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-18, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 16:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic