Category Archives: Psalm 119

Faith in the Midst of Darkness

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

You have taken away my companions and loved ones. Darkness is my closest friend. (Psalm 88:18 NLT) The 88th Psalm has been my companion for almost 25 years thanks to a sermon by Dr. D. R. Davis. To be more … Continue reading →

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Cheer Up

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

For all those words which were written long ago are meant to teach us today; that when we read in the Scriptures of the endurance of men and of all the help that God gave them in those days, we … Continue reading →

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The Living Word

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

And this word is the good news that was preached to you. (1 Peter 1:25b ESV) What word? The word through whom God spoke and everything that is came to be (Genesis 1:1-25). The word that was spoken from the … Continue reading →

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The Wonder of the Word

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wondrous things from your instruction. (Psalm 119:18 CSB) The writer to the Hebrews described God’s word as living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation … Continue reading →

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Sorrow Over Sins

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law. (Psalm 119:136) In my late forties I finally became attracted to Psalm 119. Formerly it was one of those chapters I would dread in the chapter-a-day Bible … Continue reading →

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Are You Seeking God?

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

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Getting to Know God,” June 3, 2018, from the series: Walking in the Word (22:49). Sermon text: Psalm 119:57-64 Sermon outline: (1.) Treasuring God, 57. (2.) Seeking God, 58. (3.) Following God, … Continue reading →

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Why Should I Bother Anymore?

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Finding God’s Comfort,” (23:32), May 27, 2018. Sermon text: Psalm 119:49-56 Sermon outline: (1.) The Spiritual Dynamic, vv. 49-52 (2.) The Circumstantial Dynamic, vv. 53-56

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Studying Under the One Who Wrote the Book

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday Evening worship at NCPC-Selma on April 22, 2018. Audio from the sermon “In the School of Scripture, or ‘The Game of Life‘”. Sermon text: Psalm 119:33-40. Sermon outline: (1.) The Game Plan, 33. (2.) The Offensive & Defensive Plays, … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Open My Eyes, Lord, to Behold Wonderful Things in Your Word

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

Sunday Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Spiritual Strength in the Word,” from the Series, Walking in the Word. Sermon text: Psalm 119:17-24 Sermon outline: (1.)  The Spiritual Nature of the Word, 17-20 (2.) The Spiritual Power of the … Continue reading →

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