Category Archives: Hebrews

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 →

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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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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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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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The Savior We Need (4)

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

During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was the Son, he learned obedience … Continue reading →

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The Savior We Need (3)

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

During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appealswith loud cries and tearsto the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was the Son, he learned obedience from what … Continue reading →

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The Savior We Need (1)

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

During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was the Son, he learned obedience … Continue reading →

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Why Did Jesus Suffer Unto Death?

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio from the morning worship of Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, Alabama. “The Suffering Servant Son & his Brothers and Sisters” (28:28). This serves as a Communion meditation for today’s service (Sept. 2, 2018). Sermon text: … Continue reading →

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Jesus Understands our Frame

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon Audio from the Worship Service of Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church of Fort Deposit, Alabama. The Communion Meditation, “A Word for Wilderness Wanderers, part 2” (20:05) was preached at 9:00 am on August 05, 2018. Text: Hebrews 4:12-16 Outline: (1.) God’s … Continue reading →

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Jesus Is Faithful, so Hear, Believe, and Obey

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio from MORNING WORSHIP of NCPC-Selma, “A Word for Wilderness Wanderers“, (29:28) July 29, 2018. Sermon text: Hebrews 3:1-4:16 Sermon outline: (1.) God’s word demands a faithful response, 3:1-11. (2.) Unbelieving rejection of God’s word leads to rebellion, sin, … Continue reading →

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