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  • 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

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    Stop Feasting - Start Fasting

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 26, 2013
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    Oh dear, gorgeous, lip-smacking food counters are there everywhere and these are the days for a foodie!

    Aren’t you satisfied yet? Joel 2:12 " Now, therefore," says the LORD, " Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning." Oh dear, gorgeous, lip-smacking food counters are there everywhere and these are the days for a foodie! Chefs have come to lime-light ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Long?

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 21, 2013
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     | 3,026 views

    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

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    God’s End Time Army

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 15, 2013
     | 13,992 views

    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

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    Good Times Ahead Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,797 views

    The prophet calls the people to return to a merciful God and promises and outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

    Introduction Advent is the season of preparation. Most of us are decorating Christmas trees and putting up angels, nativity scenes, snowmen and Santas , baking Christmas cookies and planning or attending Christmas parties. It is a busy time of year--so busy that we might forget we need to do more ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It's A Bug's Life Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 9, 2017
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     | 13,204 views

    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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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Day Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 19, 2017
     | 8,568 views

    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 writes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Open Heart Surgery Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,710 views

    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 boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 3, 2017
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     | 18,487 views

    When we’re confronted with desperate times, we can’t just do things the way we’ve always been doing them.

    - Have you ever been really desperate about something? o Maybe you lost your job and didn’t have any way to pay your bills or didn’t have any place to go. o Maybe you lost your home or your insurance and you didn’t know what you were going to do. - I think the most helplessly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Solemn Assembly Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 3, 2017
     | 14,021 views

    What is a Solemn Assembly and why is it necessary.

    Do you ever come home from church and think, “I think I understood the message this morning—but what am I supposed to do with it?” Well, if that’s ever happened to you before, it’s not going to happen to you today. This morning, each of us is going to leave here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Not Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 3, 2017
     | 17,371 views

    When you're in the middle of the devastation of a broken and sin-cursed world, don't be afraid.

    - Alright—serious question…. Who in here is a morning person? o Who is definitely NOT a morning person? - One of the things I’ve learned over the years is that morning people like me can be really annoying to non-morning people. o I think I first learned that lesson when I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Poured Out Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 3, 2017
     | 9,362 views

    The "already/not yet" nature of the gift of the Holy Spirit.

    Who’s ready for some pop culture trivia this morning? In the 18-49 age group, what has been the highest rated TV series for the past two seasons? The Walking Dead. In case you’re not familiar with it, The Walking Dead is about some people trying to survive a zombie apocalypse. Who knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Valley Of Decision Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 3, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,285 views

    For anyone wondering what a great end-times battle has to do with your life, here are some implications.

    If you’ve been with us throughout our study in the book of Joel, you’ll remember the main theme of the book is the great and terrible day of the Lord. The great and terrible day of the Lord is the time that immediately leads up to the second coming of Jesus. It’s a time that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In That Day Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 3, 2017
     | 6,864 views

    Implications of the Millennial Kingdom and the New Jerusalem.

    Back at the first of the year, we started our journey through the book of Joel. Week after week since then, we’ve talked about the nearness of the Day of the Lord. We’ve seen that the Day of the Lord will be a time when the cup of God’s wrath is finally filled. His patience and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restoration Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 3, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 33,364 views

    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 will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist