Category Archives: Ephesians

The Question Is, Do You Believe It?

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,… (Ephesians 3:20 ESV) Paul pauses in his letter to the Ephesian believers to offer a … Continue reading →

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Does it really say that?

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation. (Psalm 149:4 CSB) Have you trusted Jesus alone for salvation from your sins? Have you responded to his call to come and find rest for your soul (Matt. … Continue reading →

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Christ Alone: A ‘Sola’ of the Reformation

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

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon (exposition/lecture), “An Evening Series on the Reformation: Sola Christus,” November 5, 2017. Text that informs the topic: 2 Corinthians 1:19-22 and Ephesians 1 Why Christ alone? Our salvation depends upon it. He is the way, … Continue reading →

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Grace Alone: A ‘Sola’ of the Reformation

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

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon (exposition/lecture), “An Evening Series on the Reformation: Sola Gratia,” October 22, 2017. Text that informs the topic: Ephesians 1:3-14 Outline: 1. Merit or grace? 2. Context: indulgence controversy. 3. Luther’s response. 4. … Continue reading →

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And now unto Him …

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, “Paul’s Great Doxology,” September 18, 2016. Sermon text: Ephesians 3:20-21

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For This Reason I Pray

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, September 18, 2016, audio from the sermon, “A Prayer: My Love for You…” Sermon text: Ephesians 3:14-19

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An Assigned Seat in Heaven

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

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio from the sermon, “Inhabiting the Heavenlies,” September 11, 2016. Sermon Text: Ephesians 1:3 and 2:4-7

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Theology Leads to Prayer

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio from the sermon, “A Prayer for a Power-Full Church” Sermon Text: Ephesians 1:15-23

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