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)

The Promised Son

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, Christmas Eve message, December 24, 2017, audio from the sermon, “He is not ashamed to call us brothers and sisters“. Sermon text: Matthew 1:1-17 Sermon outline: (1) God keeps his promises. (2) God saves his people.

Posted in Christmas Message, Matthew, Sermon | Tagged Abraham, Christ, Christmas, David, Gospel, Jesus, Matthew 1, Salvation, The Genealogy of Jesus | Leave a comment

The Persevering Love of Jesus

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio from MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, from the sermon, “As I Have Loved You,” preached December 17, 2017. Sermon text: John 13:18-38 Sermon outline: (1) Treachery from within the ranks, 18-30. (2) The glory of Christian love, 31-35. (3) … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Apostle John, Betrayal, Denial, Gospel, Jesus, Judas, Love, Peter's Denial | Leave a comment

Theology Is for Comfort and Encouragement

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Jesus’ 2nd Advent: The Coming of the Lord,” December 10, 2017. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Sermon outline: (1.) Jesus’ death and resurrection are the basis of the Christian’s hope (13-18) … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged 1 Thessalonians, 1 Thessalonians 4, Apostle Paul, Christ's Return, Christian Hope, Eschatology, Gospel, Jesus | Leave a comment

A Humble Savior

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Audio of the sermon, “Christmas Service,” preached December 10 at NCPC-Selma and December 17 at LSRPC-Fort Deposit. Sermon text: John 13:1-17 Sermon outline: 1. Faith and love may still lack understanding, 6-9. 2. All need to be washed by Christ … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Christ's Humiliation, Christian Service, Gospel, Jesus, John, John 13, Service | Leave a comment

Christian Ambition?

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Everyday Life & Conduct,” Preached December 3, 2017. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 Sermon outline: 1. What is my goal/ambition? (11). 2. Why is this my goal/ambition? (12)

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged 1 Thessalonians, 1 Thessalonians 4, Apostle Paul, Christian Living, Common Grace, Ethics, Grace, Jesus, Morality, Vocation | Leave a comment

Jesus Revealed the Father

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Jesus the Mediator and Missionary,” preached December 3, 2017, the First Sunday of Advent. Sermon text: John 12:44-50 Sermon outline: (1.) The unified witness (revelation) of the Father and the Son, 44-46. … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Authority, Belief, Bible, Eternal Life, Eternity, Gospel, Hell, Jesus, John, John 12, Revelation, The Gospel According to John, Truth, Unbelief | Leave a comment

Biblical Philadelphia

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “Love for the Saints,” November 26, 2017. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 Sermon outline: Intro: Characteristics of the early church. 1. Brotherly and Sisterly Love. 2. ‘God-taught’ Love. 3. Extensive Love. Concl: … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged 1 Thessalonians, 1 Thessalonians 4, agape, Apostle Paul, Christian Fellowship, Christian Love, Love, philadelphia | Leave a comment

God Desires Our Holiness

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “God’s Will for You,” November 12, 2017. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Sermon outline Intro – God’s holiness. (1.) The call to purity. (2.) The call to self-control. (3.) God’s will, your … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged Apostle Paul, Cleansing from Sin, Congregational Life, Forgiveness, Grace, Holiness, Sanctification | Leave a comment

Walk While You Have the Light

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Jesus the Divine Missionary, part 1,” November 12, 2017 Sermon text: John 12:34-43 Sermon outline: Intro- Infatuation with the darkness. (1.) There is an urgency to appreciating God’s message and acting … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Faith, Fear of God, Fear of Man, Isaiah, Jesus, John, John 12, Judgment, Light, Light of the World, Salvation, Sin | Leave a comment

Christ Alone: A ‘Sola’ of the Reformation

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon (exposition/lecture), “An Evening Series on the Reformation: Sola Christus,” November 5, 2017. Text that informs the topic: 2 Corinthians 1:19-22 and Ephesians 1 Why Christ alone? Our salvation depends upon it. He is the way, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians, Church History, Devotional Talk, Ephesians, Evening Series: The Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation, Protestant Reformation, Sermon | Tagged Christ, Christ Alone, Curse, Justification, Justification by Faith, King, Priest, Prophet, Protestant Reformation, Reformation500, Salvation, Scripture, Sola Christus | Leave a comment