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Jesus Marveled at His Faith

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio of sermon A Portrait of faith: “The Faith of a Centurion,” March20, 2016, Palm Sunday. Sermon text: Luke 7:1-10 Outline: The compassion of faith, the conviction of faith, the confession of faith, Jesus commends … Continue reading →

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You Have a Copy of the Bible

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC Discipleship sermon, “Learning Your Bible,” March 13, 2016. Sermon texts: Psalm 119:9-16; 1 Cor. 2:9ff. Outline: Reading, Studying, Memorization, Meditation, Application

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The Life of a Disciple

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP service at NCPC (PCA), “Kingdom Values,” March 13, 2016. Sermon Text: Luke 6:12-49 Outline: 1. Jesus chooses and teaches his disciples, (12-19) 2. Jesus says how to view life as a disciple, (20-26) 3. Jesus describes how his … Continue reading →

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It Really Is All About Jesus

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

February 28, 2016 EVENING DISCIPLESHIP Sermon, “IN CHRIST.” Opening texts: 1 Corinthians 2:2; 2 Corinthians 5:17 As we continue these next weeks considering the means of grace, we reminded ourselves in tonight’s lesson, that the point is being “In Christ” … Continue reading →

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The LORD Provides

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

February 28, 2016 MORNING SERMON at NCPC, sermon: “Redemption Applied: Naomi Is Redeemed” Sermon Text: Ruth 4:13-17 Outline: (1.) The simple fact of God’s provision (13, 16). (2.) The profound praise for God’s provision (14a). (3.) The prayerful view of God’s plan (14b-15, … Continue reading →

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Covenant Renewal

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, DISCIPLESHIP Sermon, Covenant Renewal: The Pathways of Grace [NOTE: 15 minutes of this sermon is the reading of the text, with 5 minutes of introduction and 10 minutes of reflection and application.] Sermon Text: Nehemiah 8-10 … Continue reading →

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Boaz Redeems Ruth

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio: Redemption Accomplished: Boaz the Redeemer Sermon text: Ruth 4:1-12 Outline: Boaz bargains with Mr. No-name (1-8); Boaz commits to preserving a family’s name (9-10); Boaz receives a benediction for his name (11-12).

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Naomi’s Outrageous Plan Unfolds

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP service at New Covenant Presbyterian Church in Selma: Sermon audio, “Love Seeks Redemption” Sermon Text: Ruth 3:1-18 Outline: The plan for redemption (1-5), The risk love takes (6-13), The purity and promise of love (14-18).

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A Manifestation of God’s Grace

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio of sermon on Ruth 2:14-23 Sermon text in ESV Outline: God’s Gracious People (Vv. 14-16), God’s Gracious Provision (17-18), God’s Gracious Plan (19-23)

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Discipline and Grace

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP Discipleship / Teaching sermon at New Covenant: Disciplined by Grace Sermon text: Philippians 1:6, 9-11; 2:12b-13

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