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)

Devote Yourselves to Prayer

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

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, “Attitude of Ministry,” May 14, 2017 Sermon text: Colossians 4:2-6 Sermon outline (1.) Pray (vv. 2-4), that is devotedly, steadfastly. (2.) Live (vv. 5-6), that is according to the gospel that you have believed.

Posted in Colossians, Sermon | Tagged Awareness, Christian Life, Christian Living, Colossians, Colossians 4, Flesh, Prayer, Satan, Spirit of Prayer, Will of God, World | Leave a comment

He neither feared nor flattered any flesh.

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

SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE at NCPC, a sermonic lecture about “John Knox: Father of Presbyterianism,” May 7, 2017 Introductory text: Isaiah 35

Posted in Devotional Talk, Sermonic Lecture | Tagged Elders, English Reformation, John Calvin, John Knox, Knox, Presbyterian, Presbyterianism, Presbyters, Protestant Reformation, Reformation, Reformation in Scotland | Leave a comment

What Are You Muttering about in the Crowd?

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio, “What Is Your Response to Jesus?” May 7, 2017 Sermon text: John 7:1-24 Sermon outline: Responses to Jesus: (1.) Resistance, (2.) Murmuring & Muttering, (3.) Hatred, and (4.) Unbelief.

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Bible, Biblical Authority, Culture, Gospel, Jesus, John, Rejection of Jesus, Responses to Jesus, Sin, The Gospel According to John, Witness for Christ | Leave a comment

Are You Offended By Jesus?

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio, part 2 of True Food and True Drink: “Grumbling About Jesus,” April 30, 2017. Sermon text: John 6:41-71 Sermon outline: (1) Grumbling Authorities–Living Bread (vv. 41-51). (2) Disputing Authorities–True Food & True Drink (52-59). … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Assurance of Salvation, Bread of Life, Election, Eternal Life, Eternity, Flesh, God's Sovereignty, Good News, Gospel, I Am the Bread of Life, Jesus, John, Man's Responsibility, Perseverance, Predestination, Salvation, The Gospel According to John | Leave a comment

The Father of the English Bible

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, evening sermonic talk/lecture on “William Tyndale (1494-1536),” April 23, 2017 Introductory text: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Posted in Bible Study, Sermonic Lecture | Tagged Bible, Christian Martyrs, English Bible, English Reformation, John Wycliffe, King Henry VIII, Martin Luther, Reformation, Scripture, William Tyndale | Leave a comment

Jesus said to them, I Am the Bread of Life

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audi of the sermon,”True Food and True Drink,” April 23, 2017 Sermon text: John 6:22-51 Sermon outline: (1) Belly-aches (22-27), (2) Bread of God (27-34), (3) Believe–Bread of Life (35-40), (4) [Grumbling]–Bread from Heaven (41-51).

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Bread of Life, I Am, I Am the Bread of Life, Jesus, John, John 6, Purpose, Salvation, Satisfaction, Spiritual Discipline, Spiritual Life, Spirituality | Leave a comment

An Easter Invitation to Repentance & Faith in Jesus

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

Easter Sunday Lord’s Day MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio from “A Surprising Resurrection,” April 16, 2017. Sermon text: John 8:1-11 Sermon outline: 1. The Trial (3-6a). 2. The Verdict (6b-8). 3. The Sentence (9-11).

Posted in Easter, John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Easter, Forgiveness, Jesus, John, John 8, Justification, Repentance, Resurrection, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin | Leave a comment

Jesus Saves

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

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, April 9, 2017. This evening’s teaching, more a Bible study, doctrinal lesson, and church history lesson than a sermon, briefly answers the question, “Who Saves Us?” Three texts (among many) read during the teaching: 1 Timothy 2:5; … Continue reading →

Posted in 1-2 Timothy, Bible Study, John, Romans, Titus | Tagged After Darkness Light, Assurance, Assurance of Salvation, English Reformation, Jesus, Justification, Justification by Faith, Martin Luther, Propitiation, Reformation, Salvation | Leave a comment

Fearing God in a Rough Sea

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio from the sermon, “What Are You Afraid Of?” April 9, 2017 Sermon text: John 6:16-21 Sermon outline: 1. The Circumstance (16-18). 2. The Surprise (19). 3. The Savior (20-21).

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Deliverance, Faith, Fear Not, Fear of the Lord, God, Jesus, John 6, Miracles, Salvation, Savior, The Gospel According to John | Leave a comment

Biblical Code of Conduct

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

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio, “Attitudes for Life“, April 2, 2017 Sermon text: Colossians 3:18-4:1 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.

Posted in Colossians, Sermon | Tagged Calling, Children, Christianity, Conduct, Duty, Gentlemen, Glory of God, Husbands, Joy, Ladies, Love, Obedience, Parents, Vocation, Wives, Work | Leave a comment