Category Archives: Sermon

Paul’s Community of Fellowship

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, “Paul’s Friends in the Faith,” May 21, 2017 Sermon text: Colossians 4:7-18 Sermon outline: (1.) The messengers who will carry the letter (7-8). (2.) Greetings from associates (10-14). (3.) Brief instructions and final salutations (15-17). … Continue reading →

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Devote Yourselves to Prayer

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, “Attitude of Ministry,” May 14, 2017 Sermon text: Colossians 4:2-6 Sermon outline (1.) Pray (vv. 2-4), that is devotedly, steadfastly. (2.) Live (vv. 5-6), that is according to the gospel that you have believed.

Posted in Colossians, Sermon | Tagged Awareness, Christian Life, Christian Living, Colossians, Colossians 4, Flesh, Prayer, Satan, Spirit of Prayer, Will of God, World | Leave a comment

What Are You Muttering about in the Crowd?

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio, “What Is Your Response to Jesus?” May 7, 2017 Sermon text: John 7:1-24 Sermon outline: Responses to Jesus: (1.) Resistance, (2.) Murmuring & Muttering, (3.) Hatred, and (4.) Unbelief.

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Bible, Biblical Authority, Culture, Gospel, Jesus, John, Rejection of Jesus, Responses to Jesus, Sin, The Gospel According to John, Witness for Christ | Leave a comment

Are You Offended By Jesus?

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio, part 2 of True Food and True Drink: “Grumbling About Jesus,” April 30, 2017. Sermon text: John 6:41-71 Sermon outline: (1) Grumbling Authorities–Living Bread (vv. 41-51). (2) Disputing Authorities–True Food & True Drink (52-59). … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Assurance of Salvation, Bread of Life, Election, Eternal Life, Eternity, Flesh, God's Sovereignty, Good News, Gospel, I Am the Bread of Life, Jesus, John, Man's Responsibility, Perseverance, Predestination, Salvation, The Gospel According to John | Leave a comment

Jesus said to them, I Am the Bread of Life

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audi of the sermon,”True Food and True Drink,” April 23, 2017 Sermon text: John 6:22-51 Sermon outline: (1) Belly-aches (22-27), (2) Bread of God (27-34), (3) Believe–Bread of Life (35-40), (4) [Grumbling]–Bread from Heaven (41-51).

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An Easter Invitation to Repentance & Faith in Jesus

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Easter Sunday Lord’s Day MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio from “A Surprising Resurrection,” April 16, 2017. Sermon text: John 8:1-11 Sermon outline: 1. The Trial (3-6a). 2. The Verdict (6b-8). 3. The Sentence (9-11).

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Jesus Saves

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, April 9, 2017. This evening’s teaching, more a Bible study, doctrinal lesson, and church history lesson than a sermon, briefly answers the question, “Who Saves Us?” Three texts (among many) read during the teaching: 1 Timothy 2:5; … Continue reading →

Posted in 1-2 Timothy, Bible Study, John, Romans, Titus | Tagged After Darkness Light, Assurance, Assurance of Salvation, English Reformation, Jesus, Justification, Justification by Faith, Martin Luther, Propitiation, Reformation, Salvation | Leave a comment

Fearing God in a Rough Sea

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio from the sermon, “What Are You Afraid Of?” April 9, 2017 Sermon text: John 6:16-21 Sermon outline: 1. The Circumstance (16-18). 2. The Surprise (19). 3. The Savior (20-21).

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Biblical Code of Conduct

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio, “Attitudes for Life“, April 2, 2017 Sermon text: Colossians 3:18-4:1 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.

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The Servant provides for His servants

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio: “A Servant at the Feast,” April 2, 2017. Sermon text: John 6:1-15 Sermon Outline: 1. The setup (1-4). 2. The test (5-9). 3. The miracle (10-11 [also 12-13]). 4. The response (14-15). 5. The … Continue reading →

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