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 Freedom of a Christian

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio from today’s sermon, “Love and Freedom,” July 2, 2017 Sermon texts: Romans 5:5; 2 Corinthians 5:14; 3:17 Sermon outline: The person compelled by Jesus’ love and empowered by the Holy Spirit is free to do … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians, Romans, Series: The Apostle Paul, Series: You Asked!, Sermon | Tagged Freedom, Fruit of the Spirit, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Liberty, Love, Obedience, Salvation, Sin | Leave a comment

God’s Revelation Brings Conviction of the Heart

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

Sunday EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio of the sermon, “The Confession of Conviction,” June 25, 2017 Sermon text: Psalm 19:12-14 Sermon outline: 1. The Prayer of Confession, 12-13. 2. The Appeal of Conviction, 14.

Posted in Series: Biblical Psalms and Prayers, Sermon | Tagged Bible, Christ, Confession, Creation, David, Gospel, Guilt, Jesus, Prayer, Redemption, Revelation, Shame, Sin, Sinfulness, Special Revelation | Leave a comment

God Has Revealed Himself In What He Has Said

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

Sunday MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio of the sermon, “The Clarity of Special Revelation,” June 25, 2017 Sermon text: Psalm 19:7-11 Sermon outline: 1. Words and Descriptions of God’s Law. 2. Results of God’s Law. 3. Applications and the Law … Continue reading →

Posted in Series: Biblical Psalms and Prayers, Sermon | Tagged Bible, Gospel, Jesus, Law, Law of God, Psalm 19, Psalms, Revelation, Salvation, Scripture, Special Revelation | Leave a comment

God Has Revealed Himself In What He Has Made

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

Sunday EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio from the sermon, “The Clarity of Special Revelation,” June 18, 2017 Sermon text: Psalm 19:1-6 Sermon outline: 1. God has revealed himself in creation. 2. Humanity is thus without excuse before Him. 3. What … Continue reading →

Posted in Series: Biblical Psalms and Prayers, Sermon | Tagged Creation, General Revelation, God, Heavens, Jesus, Psalm 19, Psalms, Salvation, Sin, Stars, Sun | Leave a comment

God Has Clearly Revealed Himself

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, June 18, 2017, audio of the sermon “Divine Revelation” Sermon text: Psalm 19 Sermon outline: 1. The Cry of Creation (1-6). 2. The Clarity of Scripture (7-11). 3 The Prayer of Confession (12-13). The Appeal … Continue reading →

Posted in Series: Biblical Psalms and Prayers, Sermon | Tagged Bible, Creation, Forgiveness, General Revelation, Jesus, Revelation, Scripture, Sin, Special Revelation, Word of God | Leave a comment

What Does God Hate?

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Wednesday Night Bible Study before Prayer at NCPC. June 14, 2017 “7 Things God Hates” Proverbs 6:16-19

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John Knew Jesus Personally

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

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, for June 11, 2017, audio of sermon “The Eternal Life.” Sermon text: 1 John 1:1-4 (and review of John 1-8) Sermon outline from 1 John 1:1-4: 1. Jesus (1), 2. Eternal Life (2), 3. Fellowship … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 John, John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged 1 John, Eternal Life, Fellowship, Jesus, John, Joy, Salvation, Witness for Christ | Leave a comment

Jesus said, “I Am”

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC audio from this morning’s sermon for June 11, 2017, “Before Abraham Was, I AM” Sermon text: John 8:48-59 Sermon outline: 1. The Father desires to glorify the Son (50, 54). 2. Keep Jesus’ word even as … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Abraham, Eternal Death, Eternal Life, Gospel, Heaven, Hell, I Am, Jesus, Pharisees, Salvation | Leave a comment

The Only Way to Freedom

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio of the sermon, “Has the Son set you free…indeed?” June 4, 2017 Sermon text: John 8:31-47 Sermon outline: (1.) Sin holds people captive (vv. 33-34, 37, 38b, 39-44). (2.) The Truth sets people free (vv. … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Abraham, Christian Freedom, Christian Life, Eternal Life, Forgiveness, God's Promises, Has the Son set you free?, John 8, New Birth, Regeneration, Sin, The Gospel of John | Leave a comment

Paul’s Community of Fellowship

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, “Paul’s Friends in the Faith,” May 21, 2017 Sermon text: Colossians 4:7-18 Sermon outline: (1.) The messengers who will carry the letter (7-8). (2.) Greetings from associates (10-14). (3.) Brief instructions and final salutations (15-17). … Continue reading →

Posted in Colossians, Sermon | Tagged Apostle John, Biblical Fellowship, Faith, Faithfulness, Hope, Hospitality, Love, Messengers, Paul, Prayer, Spirit of Prayer, Spiritual Disciplines, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment