Monthly Archives: May 2016

The Apostle Paul’s Conversion as an Example for us Today

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday Evening Worship at NCPC, May 29, 2016, audio from the sermon, “Paul saw the light…and so must we.” Sermon texts: 2 Corinthians 3:18-4:6; Isaiah 9:2; Acts 7:54-8:3; 9:1-22; 26:9-24 Outline: i. An encounter with the “light of the Glory” changes … Continue reading →

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Lord, Teach Us to Pray

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday Morning Worship at NCPC, audio from the sermon, “Living the Lord’s Prayer,” May 29, 2016. Sermon text: Luke 11:1; Matthew 6:5-15 Outline: i. This is a prayer for those who have trusted in Jesus, iii. This is a prayer … Continue reading →

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The Light of the Gospel: the Glory of the Triune God

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC, audio of sermon on May 15, 2016, “The Light of the Gospel: God’s Glory” Sermon text: 2 Corinthians 3:15-4:6 i. Some remain spiritually blind in the darkness; ii. some receive and see the light of the … Continue reading →

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Jesus Proclaims the Coming and Work of the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

NCPC Morning Worship, audio of the sermon, “The Powerful Work of the Holy Spirit,” May 15, 2016. Sermon text: John 16:4b-11; Acts 1:8; Acts 2 (selected verses) Outline: The Holy Spirit convicts the world concerning 1. Sin, 2. Righteousness, and … Continue reading →

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The Instrument of the Gospel: Beholding Christ

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday Evening worship, discipleship sermon at NCPC, “Beholding the Glory of the Lord.” May 8, 2016. Sermon text: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18, focusing on verse 18. Verses considered in application: Isaiah 41:10; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Corinthians 16:13-14.

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The Ascension of Christ

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Morning Worship at NCPC, audio of sermon, “It Is Better for You that I Go Away,” May 8, 2016. Sermon text: Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:4-11 Outline: 1. The Ascension Itself, 2. Christ’s Heavenly Session, 3. Jesus’ Visible and Victorious Return

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Paul’s Prayerful Prayer Request

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, May 1, 2016, discipleship sermon, “Paul’s Prayer Request” Sermon text: Romans 15:30-33 Outline: 1. Nature of Prayer (30), 2. Content of Prayer (31), 3. Results of Prayer (32), 4. Benediction of Prayer (33), Postscript. Were Paul’s … Continue reading →

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Jesus Gives a Commission Before His Ascension

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC sermon audio, May 1, 2016, “The ‘Alls’ of the Marching Orders” Sermon text: Matthew 28:18-20 Outline 1. Jesus is our Savior and Authority (18), 2. Jesus is our Teacher and Commander (19-20a), 3. Jesus is our … Continue reading →

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Nehemiah’s Spirit of Prayer

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday Evening Discipleship Sermon audio, April 24, 2016, NCPC, “Nehemiah’s Planned and Spontaneous Prayers” Sermon text: Nehemiah (selected passages)

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