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 Minister and the Congregation

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “The Minister Serves the Gospel of God and the Church,” August 6, 2017 Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 Sermon outline: 1. A Genuine Ministry (1-6a). 2. A Gentle Ministry (6b-9). 3. … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged 1 Thessalonians, 1 Thessalonians 2, Church, Church Life, Minister, Ministry, Pastor, Shepherd, The Apostle Paul | Leave a comment

The Missionary is Called

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “Paul’s Missionary Calling,” August 6, 2017 Sermon text: Galatians 1:11-24 Sermon outline: 1. The Gospel of Jesus Christ (11-12). The Grace of Jesus Christ (15). The Glory of Jesus Christ (16ab).

Posted in Galatians, Series: The Apostle Paul, Series: You Asked!, Sermon | Tagged Apostle Paul, Calling, Conversion, Glory, Gospel, Grace, Jesus Christ, Missionary, Missions, Salvation, The Apostle Paul | Leave a comment

article: William Tyndale

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

Article in Credo Magazine by Dr. Carmichael: William Tyndale, The Father of the English Bible

Posted in Article, Church History | Tagged Bible Translation, Church History, English Bible, persecution, Protestant Reformation, William Tyndale | 1 Comment

Waiting For Jesus’ Return

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC on July 30, 2017, audio from the sermon (a brief evening homily in this case), “The Converted Church, Part 2.” Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 1:10 Sermon outline: Intro- “Hurry Up and Wait” – 1. What do … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Sermon | Tagged 1 Thessalonians, Christ's Return, Jesus, Patience, Son of God, Wait | Leave a comment

Are You In Need?

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio from a sermon on Psalm 20 called “A Psalm for Those in Need” preached on Sunday, July 30, 2017. It was first preached at the 9:00 AM service at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, AL. … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalms, Series: Biblical Psalms and Prayers, Sermon | Tagged Answered Prayer, Deliverance, Hallelujah, Happiness, Help, Hope, Jesus, Joy, Prayer, Psalm, Psalm 20, Psalm 21 | Leave a comment

Faithful Congregations Share the Good News

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

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC in Selma, AL, audio from the sermon, “The Missionary Church,” July 23, 2017 Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 1:5b-10 Sermon outline: 1. Evangelistic Preparation (5b-6), 2. Evangelistic Example (7), 3. Evangelistic Witness (8-10).

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged Apostle Paul, Conversion, Evangelism, Jesus, Preaching, Salvation, Witness | 2 Comments

After Conversion

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio “Brother Saul is Here“, July 16, 2017 Sermon text: Acts 9:19b-31 Sermon outline: 1. Proclaiming the Son of God, 2. Running from the Enemies of God (a), 3. Received into the Family of God, … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Series: The Apostle Paul, Series: You Asked!, Sermon | Tagged Apostle Paul, Jesus, persecution, Preaching, Saul of Tarsus, Son of God | Leave a comment

Meeting Jesus Changes Everything

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio from sermon, “Paul’s Radical Conversion, Part 2“, July 16, 2017. Sermon text: Acts 9:1-19a Sermon outline: Saul’s New: 1.Authority 2. Piety 3. Family 4.Identity

Posted in Acts, Series: The Apostle Paul, Series: You Asked!, Sermon | Tagged Apostle Paul, Authority, Baptism, Family, Identity, Jesus, piety, Risen Christ, Salvation, Saul of Tarsus | Leave a comment

The Encounter That Changes Everything

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC Selma, audio of sermon, “Jesus Apprehends Saul…and changes everything,” July 9, 2017 Sermon texts: Acts 9:1-19 and Galatians 3:10-14 Sermon outline: Introduction- What caused Saul’s revolution? Changes caused by his radical conversion, his view of 1. … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Galatians, Series: The Apostle Paul, Series: You Asked!, Sermon | Tagged Apostle Paul, Christ, Conversion, Gospel, Hope, Jesus, Law, Messiah, Paul, Paul's Conversion, Salvation, Saul, Sin | Leave a comment

Freedom From and Freedom For

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

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC Selma, audio from the sermon, “Freedom From …“, July 2, 2017 Sermon texts: Galatians 5:1, 13; Romans 6 (selected verses) Sermon outline: Intro- J. Bridges notes Paul’s great exchange. 1. Freedom in the Spirit to love … Continue reading →

Posted in Galatians, Romans, Series: The Apostle Paul, Series: You Asked!, Sermon | Tagged Apostle Paul, Christian Freedom, Forgiveness, Freedom in Christ, Good News, Gospel, Jesus, Law, Paul, Prayer, Salvation, Sin | Leave a comment