Author Archives: Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

About Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Board Certified Chaplain. Ordained Minister. Adjunct Professor. Writer. Husband to my dear wife. Father of six young men. (PhD, SBTS; MDiv, RTS; MBA, UA)

If You’re Gonna Eat Then You’re Gonna Work

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Sermon at NCPC-Selma, “Duty, Diligence, & Dependence,” March 4, 2018. Sermon text: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 Sermon outline: [1.] Duty, 6-12. – a. Biblical Command (6). b. Godly Example (7-9). c. Christian Admonition (10-12) [2.] Diligence, 13-15. – a. Godly … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged 2 Thessalonians, Apostle Paul, Christian Ethics, Dependence, Diligence, Duty, God of Peace, God's Grace, God's Presence, Idleness, Spiritual Discipline, Work Ethic | Leave a comment

Jesus’ Prayer for Himself, His Disciples, and His People

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio of the sermon, “Jesus’ Pastoral Prayer,” preached during the morning Communion Service at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, Alabama March 4, 2018. Seron text: John 17 Sermon outline: (1.) Salvation & Justification – He prays … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Assurance of Salvation, Glorification, Glory of God, High Priestly Prayer of Jesus, Jesus, John 17, Prayer, Sanctification, Sola Deo Gloria | Leave a comment

A Most Important Prayer

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Wednesday Night Bible Study before Prayer at NCPC-Selma. February 28, 2018. A short study of John 17, “Listening in on Jesus’ Conversation with his Father.” This prayer is Vertical (1), Personal (9), Joyful (11, 13), Vital (15, 17), Global (20, … Continue reading →

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Thanksgivings, Good Words, and Requests

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Prayers and Benediction,” preached Sunday evening February 25, 2018. Sermon text: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 Sermon outline: (1.) A Prayer of Thanksgiving (2:13-15). (2.) A Comprehensive Benediction (2:16-17). (3.) A Dependent Request (3:1-5).

Posted in Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged 2 Thessalonians, Apostle Paul, Benediction, Bible, False Teachers, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Prayer, Salvation | Leave a comment

The Holy Spirit & the Tribulation in this World

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “The Holy Spirit and Tribulation,” preached February 25, 2018. Sermon text: John: 18-16:33 Sermon outline: (1.) Though the world hates you and persecutes you, the Holy Spirit will help you (15:18-16:4a). (2.) … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Faith, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Jesus' Second Coming, Salvation, Tribulation, Union with Christ | Leave a comment

2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

The sermon tonight, “The Man of Lawlessness” did not record on Feb. 18. Sermon recorded in the pastor’s study on February 21, 2018. The sermon text: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 The sermon outline: (1.) Remember what you learned (vv. 1-3a). (2.) … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged 2 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians 2, Apostle Paul, Jesus, Man of Lawlessness, Man of Sin, Return of Christ | Leave a comment

Jesus said, I AM the True Vine

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “The Source of a Fruitful Life,” preached February 18, 2018. Same sermon text preached at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, Alabama on February 25, 2018 (six minutes shorter in … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Apostle John, Assurance of Salvation, I Am the True VIne, Jesus, John 15, Salvation, Sanctification, Union with Christ | Leave a comment

Right Now Counts Eternally

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “The Urgency of this Life Today,” February 11, 2018. Sermon text: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Sermon outline: (1.) Greetings of Thanksgiving for the Work of God, 1-4. (2.) Present & Future Description of … Continue reading →

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The Great Gift

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday morning sermon audio, February, 11, 2018: MORNING WORSHIP, NCPC-Selma, “The Promise of the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. ” Morning Worship at LSRPC-Fort Deposit, shorter version (by 5 minutes) of “The Promise of the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. ” Sermon … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Apostle John, Christian Love, God's Love, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Jesus, John 14, Love, Steadfastness | Leave a comment

A Most Important Question Answered

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Audio from the Holy Communion sermon, “Hope, Faith, and its Object,” preached at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, Alabama on February 4, 2018. Sermon text: John 14:1-7 Sermon outline: (1.) Faith is the answer to our spiritual … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Christian Hope, Eternal Life, Heaven, Jesus, John, John 14, Salvation, The Life, The Truth, The Way | Leave a comment