Category Archives: Romans

Elect Exiles

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ: To those chosen, living as exiles, … May grace and peace be multiplied to you. (1 Peter 1:1-2) To those chosen, living as exiles. Do you find yourself feeling out of place where you live? If … Continue reading →

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The Savior We Need (2)

Posted on March 31, 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 →

Posted in Devotion, Proverbs, Psalms, Romans | Tagged Faith, Fear of God, Gospel, Grace, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Prayer, Sin | 1 Comment

Where Do You Find Your Identity?

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP (11AM) for NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “The New Life in Christ,” (27:03) preached June 10, 2018. Morning Worship (9AM) for LSRPC-Fort Deposit, “The New Life in Christ,” (20:57) preached June 10, 2018. Sermon text: Romans 6:1-14

Posted in Romans, Sermon | Tagged Death of Jesus Christ, Deity of Jesus Christ, Faith, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Justification, Sanctification, The Resurrection of Christ | Leave a comment

What Did Jesus Do?

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Audio from MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, from the sermon, “In My Place Condemned He Stood,” June 3, 2018, 11:00 AM (20:34). Sermon text: Romans 4:25 Sermon outline: For his people who trust in him by faith, Jesus, (1.) Satisfied the … Continue reading →

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Faith Alone: A ‘Sola’ of the Reformation

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

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the evening sermon (exposition/lecture), “An Evening Series on the Reformation: Sola Fide” October 15, 2017 Texts that inform the topic: Psalm 130 & Romans 3:21-31

Posted in Bible Study, Church History, Devotional Talk, Evening Series: The Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation, Romans | Tagged Assurance of Salvation, Faith, Faith Alone, Jesus, Justification, Justification by Faith, Protestant Reformation, Reformation, Salvation | Leave a comment

The Power of the Gospel

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “The Gospel of Jesus According to Paul,” preached August 20, 2017. Sermon texts: Romans 1:16-17; 1 Corinthians 1:17-18, 22-24 Sermon outline: (1.) The gospel is the power of God unto salvation. [Rom. … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Romans, Series: The Apostle Paul, Series: You Asked!, Sermon | Tagged Atonement, Cross of Christ, Curse, Gospel, Jesus, Paul, Redemption, Resurrection, Salvation, Sin, Substitutionary Atonement | 1 Comment

Freedom From and Freedom For

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

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC Selma, audio from the sermon, “Freedom From …“, July 2, 2017 Sermon texts: Galatians 5:1, 13; Romans 6 (selected verses) Sermon outline: Intro- J. Bridges notes Paul’s great exchange. 1. Freedom in the Spirit to love … Continue reading →

Posted in Galatians, Romans, Series: The Apostle Paul, Series: You Asked!, Sermon | Tagged Apostle Paul, Christian Freedom, Forgiveness, Freedom in Christ, Good News, Gospel, Jesus, Law, Paul, Prayer, Salvation, Sin | Leave a comment

The Freedom of a Christian

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio from today’s sermon, “Love and Freedom,” July 2, 2017 Sermon texts: Romans 5:5; 2 Corinthians 5:14; 3:17 Sermon outline: The person compelled by Jesus’ love and empowered by the Holy Spirit is free to do … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians, Romans, Series: The Apostle Paul, Series: You Asked!, Sermon | Tagged Freedom, Fruit of the Spirit, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Liberty, Love, Obedience, Salvation, Sin | Leave a comment

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

In View of God’s Mercies, How Do We Live?

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday’s sermon, “How Then Shall We Live?” September 13, 2015 Sermon text: Romans 12:1-21 Outline: Spiritual thinking leads to reasonable service, 1-2; Spiritual gifts lead to humble service, 3-8; Spiritual actions lead to blessed service, 9-21.

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