Category Archives: Acts

The Fear of the LORD

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

The fear of the Lord is a Biblical concept in short supply today. Let us think about this neglected doctrine together here. We will begin with a contrast. Solomon wrote, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Why is he not ashamed of the Gospel?

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

Because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. (Romans 1:16b CSB) Paul clearly wanted the reader to know that he is not ashamed of the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ. Why? Because this good … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Do you spend time with Jesus?

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

When they observed the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed and recognized that they had been with Jesus. (Acts 4:13 CSB) Peter and John were arrested for teaching the … Continue reading →

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Where do you find spiritual support?

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday morning worship at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church, Ft. Deposit, AL, sermon audio: “Application of the Covenant, part IV, The Covenant Community,” (29:18), October 7, 2018. Sermon text: Acts 2:37-47 Sermon outline: (1.) The Covenant Community is Cross-shaped, 37-41. (2.) The … Continue reading →

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Where Do You Find Your Identity?

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio from “Application of the Covenant, Part 1, Baptism,” (23:58), a service of Covenant Baptism, at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church, Fort Deposit, Alabama, September 16, 2018. Sermon text: Matthew 19:13-15; 28:19-20; Acts 2:37-39 Sermon outline: (1.) Who do we … Continue reading →

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After Conversion

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

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio “Brother Saul is Here“, July 16, 2017 Sermon text: Acts 9:19b-31 Sermon outline: 1. Proclaiming the Son of God, 2. Running from the Enemies of God (a), 3. Received into the Family of God, … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Series: The Apostle Paul, Series: You Asked!, Sermon | Tagged Apostle Paul, Jesus, persecution, Preaching, Saul of Tarsus, Son of God | Leave a comment

Meeting Jesus Changes Everything

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio from sermon, “Paul’s Radical Conversion, Part 2“, July 16, 2017. Sermon text: Acts 9:1-19a Sermon outline: Saul’s New: 1.Authority 2. Piety 3. Family 4.Identity

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The Encounter That Changes Everything

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC Selma, audio of sermon, “Jesus Apprehends Saul…and changes everything,” July 9, 2017 Sermon texts: Acts 9:1-19 and Galatians 3:10-14 Sermon outline: Introduction- What caused Saul’s revolution? Changes caused by his radical conversion, his view of 1. … Continue reading →

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