Category Archives: Luke

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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The Ascension of Christ

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Morning Worship at NCPC, audio of sermon, “It Is Better for You that I Go Away,” May 8, 2016. Sermon text: Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:4-11 Outline: 1. The Ascension Itself, 2. Christ’s Heavenly Session, 3. Jesus’ Visible and Victorious Return

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Forgiveness Results in Love

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC April 24, 2016, audio from the sermon, “Wisdom is Justified by Her Children: The Motivation of the Gospel” Sermon text: Luke 7:36-50 Outline, [thinking of question 2 of the Heidelberg Catechism] (i.) The guilt the gospel … Continue reading →

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Jesus Tells the Parable of the Brats

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

NCPC Morning Worship, April 17, 2016, “What Can I Say About This Generation?” Sermon text: Luke 7:31-35 Outline: 1. Introduction connecting the parable to the previous material. 2. Jesus’ Parable. 3. Jesus’ Explanation 4. Application for us today.

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They Rejected the Purpose of God for Themselves

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

NCPC (PCA) Morning Worship, April 10, 2016, sermon audio: “What Did You Go Out to See?” Sermon text: Luke 7:24-30 Sermon Outline: Jesus asks diagnostic questions of the crowd (24-26). 2. Jesus assesses John’s ministry and relates it to the … Continue reading →

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Offended By Jesus?

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Audio of the sermon, “Blessed is the One Who Is Not Offended By Me,” Morning Worship at NCPC (PCA), April 3, 2016 Sermon text: Luke 7:18-23 OUTLINE 1.Who is the one asking this question? 2. What is the context and … Continue reading →

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A Life-changing Encounter with Jesus

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EASTER MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio from sermon, “The Power and Compassion of Jesus,” March 27, 2016. Sermon text: Luke 7:11-17 An encounter with Jesus: the scene, 11-12; An encounter with Jesus:, the drama, 13-15; An encounter with Jesus, the … Continue reading →

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Jesus Marveled at His Faith

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio of sermon A Portrait of faith: “The Faith of a Centurion,” March20, 2016, Palm Sunday. Sermon text: Luke 7:1-10 Outline: The compassion of faith, the conviction of faith, the confession of faith, Jesus commends … Continue reading →

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The Life of a Disciple

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP service at NCPC (PCA), “Kingdom Values,” March 13, 2016. Sermon Text: Luke 6:12-49 Outline: 1. Jesus chooses and teaches his disciples, (12-19) 2. Jesus says how to view life as a disciple, (20-26) 3. Jesus describes how his … Continue reading →

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Christmas Sermons 2015 at New Covenant

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

December 20, 2015: The Announcement of the Gospel, Luke 2:8-14 December 25, 2015: The Story of Christmas (Is it your story?), Galatians 4:4-7 (and the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ birth)

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