Monthly Archives: January 2018

Paul Concludes His Letter to the Thessalonians: God’s Grace & Peace

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “A Dynamic Spiritual Foundation,” January 28, 2018. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 Sermon outline (1.) God works in his people (23, 24). a. Who? b. What? c. Why? d. How? (2.) God’s … Continue reading →

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The Heart of the Theology of John’s Gospel

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Via, Veritas, Vita,” January 28, 2018. Sermon text: John 14:1-7 Sermon outline: (1.) Where Jesus is going and the way there are intimately related, vv. 4-5. (2.) Jesus’ answer to their questions … Continue reading →

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Instructions for Everyday Congregational Life

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Spiritual Dynamics,” January 21, 2018. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 Sermon outline: (1.) Spiritual Action (14-15). (2.) Spiritual Energy (16-18).

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What Do You Do in the Midst of Distress?

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the morning sermon, “Heavenly Homemaking,” January 21, 2018 Sermon text: John 14:1-4 Sermon outline: (1.) Faith is the remedy for spiritual distress, (v. 1). The object and basis for this faith– (2.) Jesus prepares … Continue reading →

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Paul Instructs the Church and Its Dynamics

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “The Dynamics of Congregational Life,” January 14, 2018. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Sermon outline: I. Horizontal Dynamic (vv. 12-15) A. Leadership. (12-13a) (1.) Congregational Authority (12) (2.) Congregational Humility (13a) B. Relationship … Continue reading →

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Biblical Deja vu

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “The Divine Plan Cannot Be Stopped,” January 14, 2018. Same text, preached earlier on this Lord’s Day at Little Sandy Ridge PCA in Fort Deposit, Alabama. (It is several minutes shorter.) … Continue reading →

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The Day of the Lord

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Jesus’ 2nd Advent: part 2, The Day of the Lord,” January 7, 2018. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Sermon outline: (1.) The Problem of Speculation (1-3), (2.) The Wisdom of Preparation (4-8), … Continue reading →

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The One Born King Deserves Worship

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “The King Deserves (and Gets) World-wide Worship,” January 7, 2018, Epiphany Sunday and Communion Sunday. Same text, Communion meditation preached earlier on this Lord’s Day at Little Sandy Ridge PCA in Fort … Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit & the Promised Son

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “An Introduction to the Holy Spirit,” December 31, 2017 [the first 8 minutes of the recording include the invocation, readings, and the morning prayer]. Sermon texts: Genesis 1:1-2; 2:7; 3:6-8; Isaiah 7:14; 11:1-2; … Continue reading →

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