Category Archives: Philippians

God-given Instruments for Living and Shining

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Do everything without grumbling and arguing, so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God who are faultless in a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world, by holding firm to the word … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Article, Bible Study, Devotion, Philippians | Tagged Bible, Christianity, Church, Church Life, Church Unity, Faith, God, God's Word, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Koinonia, Ordinance, Prayer, Prayers, Sacrament, Salvation | Leave a comment

Crystal Clear, No Exceptions, No Qualifications

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Do all things without grumbling or disputing. (Philippians 2:14 NASB) I think he means don’t grumble about what you have to do unless you are really frustrated. And don’t dispute with your parent, spouse, or supervisor unless you really don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotion, Philippians, Uncategorized | Tagged Calling, Faith, Gospel, Grace, Holiness, Jesus, Joy, Obedience, Prayer, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin, Truth, Witness, Witness for Christ, Work Ethic | Leave a comment

Hope from Above

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him. (Psalm 115:3 NIV (1984)) What verse or passage comes to your mind when you realize: “I need God’s word right now”? My morning Psalm today was Psalm 115. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotion, Philippians, Psalms, Romans | Tagged Christian Hope, Faith, God's Sovereignty, Gospel, Grace, Hope, Hope in the Lord, Jesus, Knox Chamblin, Omnipotence, Omniscience, Prayer, Salvation, Sovereignty of God | Leave a comment

Anxiety Like a Lead Zeppelin

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up. (Proverbs 12:25 CSB) As a pastor and a hospital chaplain, anxiety often overcomes me with a double-dose: Sunday followed by Monday. I can find myself … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Peter, Devotion, Philippians, Proverbs | Tagged Anxiety, God, God of Peace, Pray, Prayer, Prayers | Leave a comment

Christ In His Humiliation

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, sermon audio for the morning sermon, “Paul’s View of Christ part 2: Our Humble God,” preached September 3, 2017. Sermon texts: 2 Corinthians 8:9; Philippians 2:1-11 Sermon outline: (1) A Celebration of Christ’s Humiliation (2 Cor. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians, Philippians, Series: The Apostle Paul, Sermon | Tagged Free Offer of the Gospel, God's Love, Humility, Jesus, Paul, Philippians 2, Pride, The Exaltation of Christ, The Humiliation of Christ | Leave a comment

Praying for One Another: Thanksgiving & Joy

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Morning Worship at NCPC on October 23, 2016, sermon audio, “Paul’s Prayer for a Fruit-Full Church” Sermon text: Philippians 1:3-11 Sermon outline: Relationship behind the prayer (3-5), Foundation beneath the prayer (6-8), Vision beyond the prayer (9-11).

Posted in Philippians, Series: Biblical Psalms and Prayers, Sermon | Tagged Biblical Fellowship, Christian Fellowship, Christian Growth, Koinonia, Paul's Prayers, Philippians, Philippians 1, Prayer | 1 Comment

True Christian Fellowship

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

NCPC Sunday Evening worship, audio of the discipleship sermon, “Spiritual Fellowship: Koinonia“, June 19, 2016. Sermon texts: Acts 2:42-47; 1 John 1:1-4; Philippians 1:3-5 Sermon outline: I. Fellowship is sharing together or sharing a common life. 1. Spiritual community relationship. … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Growing Your Faith, Philippians, Sermon | Tagged Christian Fellowship, Christianity, Communion, Fellowship, Generosity, Koinonia, Spirituality | Leave a comment

The Gospel and the Christian Life

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

To close out 2015 at New Covenant Presbyterian Church, we considered Philippians 3:4-16 with a sermon entitled, Addition by Subtraction as Paul forsakes all for the gospel and righteousness of Jesus Christ. December 27, 2015. To begin 2016 we heard … Continue reading →

Posted in Isaiah, Philippians, Series: The Gospel Is for Real Life, Sermon | Tagged Apostle Paul, Come, Faith, Free Offer of the Gospel, Gospel, Isaiah, Justification, Message of Isaiah, Repentance, Righteousness, Righteousness of Christ, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin | Leave a comment

Working Out Your Salvation?

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Below is indeed today’s sermon, but not from today’s worship service. My computer lost power during the service so it did not record. I returned to the sanctuary after lunch and preached it again. I believe I added about 7 … Continue reading →

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