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  • Robert Massey avatar

    Changing The Spiritual Climate Of Indifference Series

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 299 ratings
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    God gives a somber condemnation of indiffernce and speaks to the people of Joel’s day of what they must do to overcome it.

    CHANGING THE SPIRITUAL CLIMATE: INDIFFERENCE Joel 2:1, 12-28 (1:1-5, 13-16) Joel is listed as one of the minor prophets, in contrast to the major prophets such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, or Daniel. They are called the minor prophets simply because the short length of their works. The title, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • James May avatar

    Can You Hear The Trumpet?

    Contributed by James May on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 116 ratings
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    Blow the trumpet in Zion and sound the alarm in my Holy Mountain, the Day of the Lord is approaching. I can hear the sound of battle and I’m waiting for the Trump of God to sound.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "Sound The Trumpet!" (Joel) Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,583 views

    Heartfelt-repentance over empty ritual is needed

    “Sound the Trumpet!” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Remember the sales slogan for Morton Salt? “When it rains, it pours.” Sometimes that’s true with blessings, and it’s often true with calamities. In Joel we see how God uses a devastating plague of ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Wake Up

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 6, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 27,220 views

    GOD DESIRES OUR REPENTANCE, NOT OUR DESTRUCTION.

    WAKE UP JOEL 2:1-2; 12-17 MARCH 3, 2002 SUNDAY PM SERVICE INTRODUCTION: “Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves... the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, communion without confession. Cheap grace is grace without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dana Carpenter Jr. avatar

    God's Instrument Of Warfare

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
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    A message on the relation of the making and use of the Jewish shofar to the life of the New Testament believer.

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Adams avatar

    Repentance Series

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 33 ratings
     | 18,396 views

    This uses Joel 2 as a base passage, and talks about the urgency, nature of, and rewards of true repentance.

    (Note to reader: I am heavily indebted to Raymond C. Ortlund Jr. in my preparation of this sermon. It is largely based on a chapter in his book "When God Comes To Church" called "We Return to God" Also, at any place where verse numbers are given with no other information, it is understood that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Williams III avatar

    The Need To Rend Our Hearts

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,591 views

    How many of us examine our lives that closely on a daily basis? (This sermon can be used for Ash Wednesday or in general).

    THE NEED TO REND OUR HEARTS Text: Joel 2:1-2, 2 12-18 In his biography, Benjamin Franklin, reveals a lot about the kind of person he was. He would often look at his individual progress of each day. Someone (Raymond McHenry?) has observed Ben Franklin’s method specifically. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    It's Closer Than You Think

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,059 views

    I endeavor to explain the "7000 year" plan for human history. Starting with eternity before creation, ending with eternity after the millennium. Focusing on the importance of spiritual readiness.

    August 31, 2003 Title: It’s Closer Than You Think! Text: Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming. It is close at hand-- Joel 2:1 (NIV) Introduction 1. This morning, I would plan an ambitious ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jyoti Banerjee avatar

    Soul-Quake Tsunami

    Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 144 ratings
     | 5,582 views

    The Asian tsunami requires a response from Christians. This message seeks an answer from Joel.

    While many in this land were still celebrating at Christmas parties in the early hours of Boxing Day 2004, the Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates in the earth’s crust moved violently against each other. The impact of the crash was so massive that scientists tell us that the earth wobbled on ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Apostle Bobby Hogan avatar

    Blow The Trumpet In Zion

    Contributed by Apostle Bobby Hogan on Sep 19, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
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    This is a call to every man and woman of God to lift up your voice and make the message clear: If the trumpet give an uncertain sound, no one will be prepared for the battle.

    “Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the Lord cometh, for it is nigh at hand;” Joel 2:1 Notice the first part of the verse, “Blow the trumpet”. Where did God tell the Prophet Joel ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    God’s End Time Army

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 15, 2013
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    The end-times is not about the power of Satan or the anti-Christ, but about God and His power and authority. Only God knows how things will work out.

    God’s End Time Army Joel 2:11 - The LORD gives voice before His army, For His camp is very great; For strong is the One who executes His word. For the day of the LORD is great and very terrible; Who can endure it? The end-times is not about the power of Satan or the anti-Christ, but about ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Blow A Trumpet In Zion Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 23, 2011
     | 9,404 views

    This brief study of Joel is intended to awaken the church to an understanding of prophetic literature and to prepare our hearts for the day in which we live (adapted from Joel Rosenberg’s Epicenter conference and Mike Bickle’s series on Joel).

    Joel Pt5 Blow a Trumpet in Zion Introduction/Review Continue study of Joel- Joel 2. Testimonies from last weeks challenge- Last Sunday- challenged us-examine our lives/ask God- what adjustments we can make to respond to God’s call to repent/fast/pray- for our nation? Joel 2 Outline v2.1-11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How Long?

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
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    GOD WILL EXECUTE DIVINE JUDGMENT ON THE DAY OF THE LORD.

    HOW LONG? INTRODUCTION: THE GENERAL THEME OF JOEL IS HIS DIVINE JUDGMENT OR “THE DAY OF JEHOVAH”. THIS ALLUDES TO A FINAL JUDGMENT OF ALL NATIONS. AT THIS JUDGMENT, THE FAITHFUL OF THE LORD WILL BE REWARDED AND UNBELIEVERS WILL BE PUNISHED. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: JOEL 2: 19 (NKJV) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    Keep Calm And Carry On - A Sermon For Ash Wednesday

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Feb 17, 2013
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    A sermon for Ash Wednesday - for a UK congregation

    Joel 2:1-2 & 12-17 John 8:1-11 I’m beginning, totally unsuitably for Lent, with an expression of pride. I’m very proud of my collection of the complete set of Carry On films - it’s the earthy British humour of the 1960s and 1970s at its best (or worst, depending upon your point ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Joel - Rend Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 4, 2013
     | 10,754 views

    Realisation leads to Repentance, and that leads to Restoration. In realisation, we need fresh revelations of God. In repentance, we need to see the good purposes of God. In restoration, we seek to return to God.

    [Read Joel 2:11b-14] `Even now,` declares the LORD, `return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.` 13Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible