Category Archives: Bible Study

God-given Instruments for Living and Shining

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Do everything without grumbling and arguing, so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God who are faultless in a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world, by holding firm to the word … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Article, Bible Study, Devotion, Philippians | Tagged Bible, Christianity, Church, Church Life, Church Unity, Faith, God, God's Word, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Koinonia, Ordinance, Prayer, Prayers, Sacrament, Salvation | Leave a comment

The Wonder of Mark’s Gospel: Jesus’ Forty Days

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

And he was with the wild animals. (Mark 1:13b ESV) Mark tells us that while Jesus was being tempted in the wilderness he was with the wild animals. Writing with Mark’s gospel likely before them, neither Matthew or Luke mention … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Devotion, Hebrews, Isaiah, Mark | Tagged Faith, Fear, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, persecution, Perseverance, Salvation, Sin | Leave a comment

The Wonder of Mark’s Gospel: His Thesis Statement

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. (Mark 1:1 ESV) Mark was a no-nonsense writer. He had a story to tell and he tells it. He does not take us back to eternity past like … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Bible Study, Devotion, Mark | Tagged Belief, Believe, Faith, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Prayer, Resurrection, Salvation, Sin | Leave a comment

The Words of Life

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Audio from the NCPC-WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY, “Revival in the Word,” taught April 11, 2018. Bible Study text: Psalm 119:25-32 Bible Study Outine: (1.) Five Pledges the psalmist makes. (2.) Five Places the psalmist finds himself. (3.) Seven Petitions the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Devotional Talk, Psalm 119, Psalms | Tagged Bible, Depending On God, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Prayer, Psalm 119, Psalm 119:25-32 | Leave a comment

The Constant Care of the Lord

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

NCPC-Selma, audio from our Wednesday evening Bible study, April 4, 2018. Series: Walking in the Word. Audio from the study: “The Lord is Your Keeper.” Sermon text: Psalm 121 Outline: (1.) Foundation – My help comes from the Lord, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Devotional Talk, Psalms, Series: Biblical Psalms and Prayers | Tagged God's Protection, God's Sovereignty, Psalm 121, Psalms of Ascent | Leave a comment

Introduction to Psalm 119

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Audio on Bibles Studies and a sermon for NCPC-Selma – Studies on Psalm 119 (1) Wednesday night Bible study – introduction to Psalm 119 (time = 12:44) – Here. Outline: Testimonies, Precepts, Statutes, Commandments, Decrees, Word, Promise, Ways. (2) Wednesday night … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Psalm 119, Psalms, Sermon | Tagged Bible, Bible Reading, Bible Study, God's Word, Obedience, Prayer, Sanctification | Leave a comment

The Holy Spirit & the Promised Son

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “An Introduction to the Holy Spirit,” December 31, 2017 [the first 8 minutes of the recording include the invocation, readings, and the morning prayer]. Sermon texts: Genesis 1:1-2; 2:7; 3:6-8; Isaiah 7:14; 11:1-2; … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Christmas, Christmas Message, Sermon | Tagged Holy Spirit, Incarnation, Isaiah, Jesus, Matthew, Salvation, Sin | Leave a comment

To the Glory of God Alone: A ‘Sola’ of the Reformation

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the morning contribution to the Reformation 500 series, “To the Glory of God Alone,” November 5, 2017. Sermon text: 1 Corinthians 10:31 Sermon outline: Introduction – C. H. Spurgeon. 1. What is glory? 2. … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Bible Study, Church History, Devotional Talk, Protestant Reformation, Sermon | Tagged Application, Christ, Glory, God, Holiness, Protestant Reformation, Providence, Sola Deo Gloria, To the Glory of God Alone | Leave a comment

Faith Alone: A ‘Sola’ of the Reformation

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

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the evening sermon (exposition/lecture), “An Evening Series on the Reformation: Sola Fide” October 15, 2017 Texts that inform the topic: Psalm 130 & Romans 3:21-31

Posted in Bible Study, Church History, Devotional Talk, Evening Series: The Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation, Romans | Tagged Assurance of Salvation, Faith, Faith Alone, Jesus, Justification, Justification by Faith, Protestant Reformation, Reformation, Salvation | 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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