Dr. Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Why Should I Bother Anymore?

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Finding God’s Comfort,” (23:32), May 27, 2018.

Sermon outline: (1.) The Spiritual Dynamic, vv. 49-52 (2.) The Circumstantial Dynamic, vv. 53-56

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Where Is Your Help?

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio from Morning Worship at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, AL from the sermon, “Confidence in the Lord,” May 27, 2018.

Sermon text: Psalm 124:8

Sermon outline: (1.) The LORD (2.) Help (3.) Our

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If It Had Not Been for the Lord…

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, sermon audio of “Where Is Your Help?” (19:00), May 20, 2018.

Further applications for prayer (8:27).

Sermon text: Psalm 124

Sermon outline: (1.) Deliverance by the Lord, vv. 1-5. (2.) Blessing upon the Lord, vv. 6-7. (3.) Confidence in the Lord, verse 8.

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Jesus said, ‘You Follow Me’

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio from the 9:00 am morning worship service of Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, AL, “The Path of Discipleship,” (20:51), preached May 20, 2018.

And from MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, The Path of Discipleship, (22:52) May 27, 2018.

Sermon text: John 21:17-23

Sermon outline: (1.) Some believers are called to courageous sacrifice, verses 18-19. (2.) Some believers are called to ordinary faithfulness, verses 20-23.

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He Takes the Initiative

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio from Sunday Morning May 13, 2018.

Morning Worship, 9:00 am at LSRPC-Ft. Deposit, “Restored and (Re)Commissioned” (20:51).

MORNING WORSHIP, NCPC-Selma, “Restored and (Re)Commissioned” (22:48).

Sermon text: John 21:9-17

Sermon outline (1.) The Place & Nature of Leadership, 9-14. -Dealing with the past. -Doing what has to be done. (2.) The Purpose and Necessity of Restoration, 15-17. -Duty toward your calling. -Useful service.

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He Infuses the Mundane with Meaning

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Breakfast with Jesus,” (23:06) preached at 11am May 6, 2018.

The same text and title preached at 9am as a Communion Meditation (18:34) at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Deposit, AL.

Sermon text: John 21:1-14

Sermon outline: (1.) Jesus Calls (1-8). (2.) Jesus provides (9-14).

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Glorifying and Enjoying God…Today

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the special sermon, “Experiencing His Favor,” as we celebrated a 50th wedding anniversary.

Sermon texts: Ecclesiastes 2:24-25; 9:7-10a

Sermon outline: Because it only comes from God (2:24-25), you may find (1.) Contentment, 9:7, (2.) Comfort, 8 (3.) Companionship, 9a (4.) Commitment, 9b, 10a. (5) And all with a Clear Conscience in him.

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Studying Under the One Who Wrote the Book

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday Evening worship at NCPC-Selma on April 22, 2018. Audio from the sermon “In the School of Scripture, or ‘The Game of Life‘”.

Sermon text: Psalm 119:33-40.

Sermon outline: (1.) The Game Plan, 33. (2.) The Offensive & Defensive Plays, 33-37. (3.) The Off-Season Program, 38-40.

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The Spirit of Worship

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

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “A Spiritual Home” April 15, 2018.

Sermon text: Psalm 122

Sermon outline: (I.) The Pleasure of a Spiritual Desire Fulfilled, or (Joyful Hope & Satisfaction.) (vv. 1, 2). (II.) The Satisfaction of Spiritual Obedience Rewarded, or (Robust Worship & Fellowship) (vv. 3-5). (III.) The Prayer for the Peace of God’s Spiritual Children, or (Fervent Prayer & Commitment) (vv. 6-9).

Wednesday night study: Praying Psalm 122

Lord, give me new spiritual affections, give me a new spiritual attitude, fill me with a spirit of thanksgiving, give me a new spiritual appetite, give me a heart for your people.

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A Story for Doubters and Pilgrims

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

Audio from the sermon of the MORNING WORSHIP Service of NCPC-Selma, “Don’t Disbelieve, but Believe,” preached April 15, 2018.

Sermon text: John 20:24-29

Sermon outline: (1.) The Doubt of Thomas, 24, 25. (2.) The Presence, Peace, & Plea of Jesus, 26, 27. (3.) The Faith and Confession of Thomas, 28. (4.) The Question, Promise, & Blessing of Jesus, 29.

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