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)

Jesus Is the Good Shepherd

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Shepherds & Sheep,” September 17, 2017. Sermon text: John 10:1-21 Sermon outline: (1.) The wisdom story, 1-6 (2.) Jesus is the Door (3.) Jesus is the Good Shepherd (4.) Jesus is the … Continue reading →

Biblical Information is for Transformation

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, sermon audio from, “Belief & Behavior,” September 10, 2017. Evening Series: Ordinary Spirit-filled Churches. Sermon texts: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5; 2:13; 3:11-4:3 Sermon outline: (1.) Why are we studying 1 Thessalonians? (2.) A brief word on the outline … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged 1 Thessalonians, Behavior, Belief, Biblical Fellowship, Church, Faith, Gospel, Grace, Law, Salvation, The Apostle Paul, Works | Leave a comment

Jesus, the Light of the World

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY MORNING worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon,”Believing Is Seeing” preached September 10, 2017. Sermon text: Isaiah 9:1-41 Sermon outline: (I.) Healing (1-7). -The providence of God is at work. (II.) Interrogations (8-34). 1. God’s work evokes wonder, 8-12; … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Faith, Gospel, Healing, Jesus, John, John 9, Sabbath, Salvation, Spiritual Sight | 1 Comment

A Pastor Prays for the Church

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the evening sermon from the series in 1 Thessalonians, “The Minister’s Benediction for the Congregation,” September 3, 2017. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 Sermon outline: Their faith elicits the minister’s prayers… (1.) For … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged 1 Thessalonians, 1 Thessalonians 3, Christ's Return, Fellowship, Love, Prayer, The Apostle Paul | Leave a comment

Christ In His Humiliation

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, sermon audio for the morning sermon, “Paul’s View of Christ part 2: Our Humble God,” preached September 3, 2017. Sermon texts: 2 Corinthians 8:9; Philippians 2:1-11 Sermon outline: (1) A Celebration of Christ’s Humiliation (2 Cor. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians, Philippians, Series: The Apostle Paul, Sermon | Tagged Free Offer of the Gospel, God's Love, Humility, Jesus, Paul, Philippians 2, Pride, The Exaltation of Christ, The Humiliation of Christ | Leave a comment

Good News to Paul?

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “The Congregation’s Faith Is the Minister’s Joy,” preached Sunday evening August 27, 2017 Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10 Sermon outline: (1.) Their faith and fellowship comforts Paul in his difficulties, (6-7). (2.) … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged 1 Thessalonians, 1 Thessalonians 3, Affliction, Church, Faith, Love, Perseverance, Steadfastness | Leave a comment

Christ In His Exaltation

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, sermon audio from this morning’s sermon, “Paul’s View of the Exalted Christ,” preached August 27, 2017 Sermon text: Colossians 1:15-20 Sermon outline: Jesus is the Father’s Agent in… (1.) Revelation, 15a, 19 (2.) Creation, 15b-16 (3.) … Continue reading →

Posted in Colossians, Series: The Apostle Paul, Sermon | Tagged Apostle John, Creation, Jesus, Paul, Reconciliation, Redemption, Resurrection, Salvation | Leave a comment

The Power of the Gospel

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “The Gospel of Jesus According to Paul,” preached August 20, 2017. Sermon texts: Romans 1:16-17; 1 Corinthians 1:17-18, 22-24 Sermon outline: (1.) The gospel is the power of God unto salvation. [Rom. … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Romans, Series: The Apostle Paul, Series: You Asked!, Sermon | Tagged Atonement, Cross of Christ, Curse, Gospel, Jesus, Paul, Redemption, Resurrection, Salvation, Sin, Substitutionary Atonement | 1 Comment

Tribulations of Ministry

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

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma audio from the sermon, “The Minister’s Crown Is the Church” from the series in 1 Thessalonians. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5 Sermon outline: (1.) The minister cares about your souls (2:17-18a). (2.) The devil is our … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged Afflictions, Church, Gospel, Ministry, Pastoral Ministry, Satan | Leave a comment

The Reality of Bondage to Sin

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon Audio from the MORNING WORSHIP of NCPC-Selma for August 13, 2017: “Paul’s Doctrine of Sin.” Sermon texts: selections from Galatians 5 and Romans 5-7 Sermon outline: (1.) The sinful nature is a willing slave of sin. [A.] Sin as … Continue reading →

Posted in Series: The Apostle Paul, Series: You Asked!, Sermon | Tagged Adam, Bondage to Sin, Flesh, Jesus, Salvation, Sin, Sinful Nature, Sinfulness, The Apostle Paul | Leave a comment