Category Archives: Matthew

The Great Snare

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

Yet no one was speaking openly of Him for fear of the Jews. (John 7:13 NASB) If you look at the preceding verses in John 7, it sounds very current. One group of people want Jesus to cash in on his … 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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The Living Word

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

And this word is the good news that was preached to you. (1 Peter 1:25b ESV) What word? The word through whom God spoke and everything that is came to be (Genesis 1:1-25). The word that was spoken from 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 (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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Knowing the True and Living God

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio from Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, Alabama. Morning worship on February 24, 2019. “An Introduction to the Doctrine of the Trinity (II) (21:25). Sermon text: Matthew 28:18-20 Sermon outline: (1.) WHAT IS THE DOCTRINE OF … 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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Come to Me, Jesus Said

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Morning Worship at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, Alabama, audio from the Communion Meditation, “The Call of Christ,” (20:37) July 1, 2018. Sermon text: Matthew 11:25-30 Outline (1.) The Character of the call, 25. (2.) The Initiative … Continue reading →

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Biblical Deja vu

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

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “The Divine Plan Cannot Be Stopped,” January 14, 2018. Same text, preached earlier on this Lord’s Day at Little Sandy Ridge PCA in Fort Deposit, Alabama. (It is several minutes shorter.) … Continue reading →

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The One Born King Deserves Worship

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

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “The King Deserves (and Gets) World-wide Worship,” January 7, 2018, Epiphany Sunday and Communion Sunday. Same text,  Communion meditation preached earlier  on this Lord’s Day at Little Sandy Ridge PCA in Fort … Continue reading →

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