Category Archives: Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation

Biblical Philadelphia

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “Love for the Saints,” November 26, 2017. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 Sermon outline: Intro: Characteristics of the early church. 1. Brotherly and Sisterly Love. 2. ‘God-taught’ Love. 3. Extensive Love. Concl: … Continue reading →

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God Desires Our Holiness

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “God’s Will for You,” November 12, 2017. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Sermon outline Intro – God’s holiness. (1.) The call to purity. (2.) The call to self-control. (3.) God’s will, your … Continue reading →

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Does God Want Us to Try to Please Him?

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “Pleasing God: The Foundation of Our Conduct,” September 17, 2017. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 Sermon outline: 1. INTRO – should we try to please God? 2. exposition of verses 1-2. 3. … Continue reading →

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Biblical Information is for Transformation

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, sermon audio from, “Belief & Behavior,” September 10, 2017. Evening Series: Ordinary Spirit-filled Churches. Sermon texts: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5; 2:13; 3:11-4:3 Sermon outline: (1.) Why are we studying 1 Thessalonians? (2.) A brief word on the outline … Continue reading →

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A Pastor Prays for the Church

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the evening sermon from the series in 1 Thessalonians, “The Minister’s Benediction for the Congregation,” September 3, 2017. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 Sermon outline: Their faith elicits the minister’s prayers… (1.) For … Continue reading →

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Good News to Paul?

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “The Congregation’s Faith Is the Minister’s Joy,” preached Sunday evening August 27, 2017 Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10 Sermon outline: (1.) Their faith and fellowship comforts Paul in his difficulties, (6-7). (2.) … Continue reading →

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Tribulations of Ministry

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma audio from the sermon, “The Minister’s Crown Is the Church” from the series in 1 Thessalonians. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5 Sermon outline: (1.) The minister cares about your souls (2:17-18a). (2.) The devil is our … Continue reading →

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The Minister and the Congregation

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “The Minister Serves the Gospel of God and the Church,” August 6, 2017 Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 Sermon outline: 1. A Genuine Ministry (1-6a). 2. A Gentle Ministry (6b-9). 3. … Continue reading →

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Faithful Congregations Share the Good News

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC in Selma, AL, audio from the sermon, “The Missionary Church,” July 23, 2017 Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 1:5b-10 Sermon outline: 1. Evangelistic Preparation (5b-6), 2. Evangelistic Example (7), 3. Evangelistic Witness (8-10).

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