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)

What Are You Looking For?

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio of the sermon, “The Call,” January 15, 2017. Sermon text: John 1:35-51 Sermon outline: (1.) Jesus offers the curious and the seeker that for which they are looking, 35-42. (2.) Jesus offers the skeptical ones … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Call to Faith, Christ, Effectual Calling, Jesus, John the Apostle, John the Baptist, Lamb of God, Messiah, Prophet, Salvation, Son of God, Son of Man | Leave a comment

Is and Ought

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

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC on January 8, 2017, audio of sermon, “The Oughts flow from the Is.” Sermon text: Colossians 2:6-7 Points: Doctrine relates to conduct; Living is based on learning; Belief results in behavior. Christ himself is the foundation. … Continue reading →

Posted in Colossians, Sermon | Tagged Behavior, Belief, Colossians, Colossians 2, Colossians 2:6-7, Conduct, Doctrine, False Teaching, Gospel, Morality, Teaching | Leave a comment

John: A Humble Witness of Jesus

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

NCPC Morning Worship, January 8, 2017, sermon audio, “The Transition.” Sermon text: John 1:6-8, 15, 19-34 Sermon outline: 1. Knowing your identity (19-23), 2. Knowing your place (24-28), 3. Knowing your purpose (29-34).

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The Word Became Flesh and Dwelt Among Us

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

Sermon on John 1:14-18 as recorded in my study: “The Most Amazing Event in History” and preached on January 1, 2017 (but not recored in the worship service at NCPC). Sermon text: John 1:14-18 Sermon outline: 1. Incarnation, 2. Pitched … Continue reading →

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An Eye Witness Testimony

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Service of Comfort and Hope at NCPC, audio of the sermon, “A Witness Offers Us Hope,” December 18, 2016. Sermon text: 1 John 1:1-2:2a

Posted in 1 John, Sermon | Tagged 1 John, Apostle John, Comfort, Forgiveness, Gospel, Hope, Jesus, Sin, Witness | Leave a comment

The True Light Was Coming into the World

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Offertory music (pastor & son) MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio: “True Light, Do you see it?” December 18, 2016. Sermon text: John 1:9-13 Sermon outline 1. Heavenly Light (9), 2. Willful Blindness (10-11), 3. Clear Vision (12-13).

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Christmas, Faith, Gospel, Gospel of John, Jesus, John 1, Light, Regeneration, Rejection of Jesus, Salvation, Sight, Truth | Leave a comment

The Church and the Good News

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio, “The Gospel and the Church,” December 11, 2016 Sermon text: Colossians 1:24-2:5 Sermon outline: The church suffers for the good news (1:24-25a). The church is entrusted with the good news (1:25b-27). The church will … Continue reading →

Posted in Colossians, Sermon | Tagged Affliction, Christ, Church, Fellowship, Good News, Gospel, Suffering, Wisdom | 1 Comment

Jesus: The Word of Life and Light

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio: “Life and Death, Light and Darkness,” December 11, 2016 Sermon text: John 1:4-9 Sermon outline: Jesus is the source of life (4a-b). Jesus shines the light of life (5, 6-8). Jesus reveals the … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Christ, Christmas, Darkness, In Christ, Jesus, John, John 1, Life, Light, Logos, Word of God | 1 Comment

Jesus is the Eternal Word

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Morning Prayer of December 4, 2016 Audio from the sermon, “Jesus’ Ultimate Credentials,” MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC on December 4, 2016. Outline: Main Point: Jesus is the Eternal Word (Logos): Application based on Jesus’: Eternity, Community, Deity, Activity

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A Sermon of Thanks from Colossians 1

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

TODAY’s Morning Prayer MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, today’s sermon, “Thankful for Jesus,” November 20, 2016. Sermon text: Colossians 1:21-23 Sermon outline: Reconciliation (21-22a), Sanctification (22b), Preservation (23a), & Hope of the Gospel (23b)

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