Category Archives: Sermon

Jesus Proclaims the Coming and Work of the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

NCPC Morning Worship, audio of the sermon, “The Powerful Work of the Holy Spirit,” May 15, 2016. Sermon text: John 16:4b-11; Acts 1:8; Acts 2 (selected verses) Outline: The Holy Spirit convicts the world concerning 1. Sin, 2. Righteousness, and … Continue reading →

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The Instrument of the Gospel: Beholding Christ

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday Evening worship, discipleship sermon at NCPC, “Beholding the Glory of the Lord.” May 8, 2016. Sermon text: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18, focusing on verse 18. Verses considered in application: Isaiah 41:10; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Corinthians 16:13-14.

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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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Paul’s Prayerful Prayer Request

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, May 1, 2016, discipleship sermon, “Paul’s Prayer Request” Sermon text: Romans 15:30-33 Outline: 1. Nature of Prayer (30), 2. Content of Prayer (31), 3. Results of Prayer (32), 4. Benediction of Prayer (33), Postscript. Were Paul’s … Continue reading →

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Jesus Gives a Commission Before His Ascension

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC sermon audio, May 1, 2016, “The ‘Alls’ of the Marching Orders” Sermon text: Matthew 28:18-20 Outline 1. Jesus is our Savior and Authority (18), 2. Jesus is our Teacher and Commander (19-20a), 3. Jesus is our … Continue reading →

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Nehemiah’s Spirit of Prayer

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday Evening Discipleship Sermon audio, April 24, 2016, NCPC, “Nehemiah’s Planned and Spontaneous Prayers” Sermon text: Nehemiah (selected passages)

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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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Knocking On Heaven’s Door

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

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC April 17, 2016, audio from discipleship sermon on prayer, “A Brief Theology of Prayer” Sermon text: Luke 11:5-13; Matthew 6:5-8, 14-15, 33-34 Motivations for prayer, how our faith works in prayer, and how we can develop … 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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Prayer or Work

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday evening, April 10, 2016 Worship Service at NCPC, discipleship sermon, “Do we work or do we pray?” Sermon text: Psalm 127:1-2; Psalm 119:33-37 Works cited: Jerry Bridges, The Discipline of Grace and Growing Your Faith

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