Category Archives: Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation

If You’re Gonna Eat Then You’re Gonna Work

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Sermon at NCPC-Selma, “Duty, Diligence, & Dependence,” March 4, 2018. Sermon text: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 Sermon outline: [1.] Duty, 6-12. – a. Biblical Command (6). b. Godly Example (7-9). c. Christian Admonition (10-12) [2.] Diligence, 13-15. – a. Godly … Continue reading →

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Thanksgivings, Good Words, and Requests

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Prayers and Benediction,” preached Sunday evening February 25, 2018. Sermon text: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 Sermon outline: (1.) A Prayer of Thanksgiving (2:13-15). (2.) A Comprehensive Benediction (2:16-17). (3.)  A Dependent Request (3:1-5).

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2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

The sermon tonight, “The Man of Lawlessness” did not record on Feb. 18. Sermon recorded in the pastor’s study on February 21, 2018. The sermon text: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 The sermon outline: (1.) Remember what you learned (vv. 1-3a). (2.) … Continue reading →

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Right Now Counts Eternally

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “The Urgency of this Life Today,” February 11, 2018. Sermon text: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Sermon outline: (1.) Greetings of Thanksgiving for the Work of God, 1-4. (2.) Present & Future Description of … Continue reading →

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Paul Concludes His Letter to the Thessalonians: God’s Grace & Peace

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “A Dynamic Spiritual Foundation,” January 28, 2018. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 Sermon outline (1.) God works in his people (23, 24). a. Who? b. What? c. Why? d. How? (2.) God’s … Continue reading →

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Instructions for Everyday Congregational Life

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Spiritual Dynamics,” January 21, 2018. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 Sermon outline: (1.) Spiritual Action (14-15). (2.) Spiritual Energy (16-18).

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Paul Instructs the Church and Its Dynamics

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “The Dynamics of Congregational Life,” January 14, 2018. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Sermon outline: I. Horizontal Dynamic (vv. 12-15) A. Leadership. (12-13a) (1.) Congregational Authority (12) (2.) Congregational Humility (13a) B. Relationship … Continue reading →

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The Day of the Lord

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Jesus’ 2nd Advent: part 2, The Day of the Lord,” January 7, 2018. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Sermon outline: (1.) The Problem of Speculation (1-3), (2.) The Wisdom of Preparation (4-8), … Continue reading →

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Theology Is for Comfort and Encouragement

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

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Jesus’ 2nd Advent: The Coming of the Lord,” December 10, 2017. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Sermon outline: (1.) Jesus’ death and resurrection are the basis of the Christian’s hope (13-18) … Continue reading →

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Christian Ambition?

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

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Everyday Life & Conduct,” Preached December 3, 2017. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 Sermon outline: 1. What is my goal/ambition? (11). 2. Why is this my goal/ambition? (12)

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