Category Archives: Philippians

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 →

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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 →

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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).

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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 →

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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 →

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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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