Category Archives: Isaiah

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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Conscience and Clarity

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

We can say with confidence and a clear conscience that we have lived with a God-given holiness and sincerity in all our dealings. We have depended on God’s grace, not on our own human wisdom. That is how we have … 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 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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What do you do with your sin and guilt?

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

Sermon audio from “Application of the Covenant Part III, An Encounter with God & the Gospel,” (30:47), Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church, Fort Deposit, AL, September 30, 2018. Sermon text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Sermon outline: (1.) The Holiness of God, 1-4. (2.) The … Continue reading →

Posted in Isaiah, Mini-series: The Church, Sermon | Tagged Calling, Character of God, Fulfillment in Jesus, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Holiness, Holy, Isaiah, Isaiah 6 | Leave a comment

The Flight of An Eagle and the Christian Life

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

9am Morning Worship at Little Sandy Ridge – Fort Deposit for August 26, 2018: “Behold, Your God: Part 3, He is Inexhaustible” (21:11) Sermon text: Isaiah 40:27-31 A. Why do you doubt Him?, V. 27 B. Don’t you know … Continue reading →

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He Is GOD

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

NCPC-Selma – Evening Worship for August 12, 2018. “Behold Your God (part 2): He is Incomparable.” (24:11) LSRPC-Fort Deposit – Morning Worship for August 19, 2018. “Behold Your God (part 2): He is Incomparable.” (24:41) Sermon text: Isaiah 40:12-26 Sermon outline: … Continue reading →

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The God of Compassion

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Morning Worship at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church, Fort Deposit, AL, “Behold Your God, part 1,” (24:48) August 12, 2018. Evening Worship NCPC-Selma, “Behold, Your God, part 1” (23:40) August 5, 2018 Sermon text: Isaiah 40: 1-11 Sermon outline: I. God … Continue reading →

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Holy, Holy, Holy

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, “An Encounter with God, and the elements of the Gospel,” February, 12, 2017. Sermon text: Isaiah 6:1-8 God. 2. Man. 3. Holiness. 4. Sin. 5. Alienation. 6. Forgiveness. 7. Atonement. 8. Intercession. 9. Substitution. 10. Removal … Continue reading →

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Where do you find your identity?

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday morning worship at NCPC, sermon audio, “What is written on the bottom of your boot?“, September 25, 2016. Sermon text: Isaiah 43:1-7 Credit goes to Kurt Cooper and Todd Hains for the “name on the boot motif”.

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