Category Archives: Series: The Gospel According to John

Do You Love the Darkness or the Light?

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, February 19, 2017, sermon audio: “How Can These Things Be?” Sermon text: John 3:14-21 Sermon outline: How can these things be? 1. God takes it on himself to save sinners, vv. 9, 14-15. 2. God’s love … Continue reading →

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Regeneration

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio from the sermon, “Have you been born again? Eternity is at stake,” February 12, 2017. Sermon text: John 3:1-13 Sermon outline: I. A Pharisee, Nicodemus, approaches Jesus with questions about what Jesus has been saying … Continue reading →

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The Zeal of Jesus

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio of “A Zeal for God’s House,” preached during MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC on January 29, 2017. Sermon text: John 2:12-22 Sermon outline: (I.) A Zeal for Worship, vv. 13-17. 1. Zeal for People and Prayer, 2. Zeal for … Continue reading →

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Water to Wine at the Wedding in Cana

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC in Selma, audio from the sermon, “Our Faith Began at a Party,” January 22, 2017. Sermon text: John 2:1-11 Sermon outline: (1) A taste of the goal, 1-4. (2) A taste of the goodness, 5. (3) … Continue reading →

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What Are You Looking For?

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio of the sermon, “The Call,” January 15, 2017. Sermon text: John 1:35-51 Sermon outline: (1.) Jesus offers the curious and the seeker that for which they are looking, 35-42. (2.) Jesus offers the skeptical ones … Continue reading →

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John: A Humble Witness of Jesus

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

NCPC Morning Worship, January 8, 2017, sermon audio, “The Transition.” Sermon text: John 1:6-8, 15, 19-34 Sermon outline: 1. Knowing your identity (19-23), 2. Knowing your place (24-28), 3. Knowing your purpose (29-34).

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The Word Became Flesh and Dwelt Among Us

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

Sermon on John 1:14-18 as recorded in my study: “The Most Amazing Event in History” and preached on January 1, 2017 (but not recored in the worship service at NCPC). Sermon text: John 1:14-18 Sermon outline: 1. Incarnation, 2. Pitched … Continue reading →

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The True Light Was Coming into the World

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Offertory music (pastor & son) MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio: “True Light, Do you see it?” December 18, 2016. Sermon text: John 1:9-13 Sermon outline 1. Heavenly Light (9), 2. Willful Blindness (10-11), 3. Clear Vision (12-13).

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Jesus: The Word of Life and Light

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio: “Life and Death, Light and Darkness,” December 11, 2016 Sermon text: John 1:4-9 Sermon outline: Jesus is the source of life (4a-b). Jesus shines the light of life (5, 6-8). Jesus reveals the … Continue reading →

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Jesus is the Eternal Word

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Morning Prayer of December 4, 2016 Audio from the sermon, “Jesus’ Ultimate Credentials,” MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC on December 4, 2016. Outline: Main Point: Jesus is the Eternal Word (Logos): Application based on Jesus’: Eternity, Community, Deity, Activity

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