The Promised Son

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, Christmas Eve message, December 24, 2017, audio from the sermon, “He is not ashamed to call us brothers and sisters“.

Sermon text: Matthew 1:1-17

Sermon outline: (1) God keeps his promises. (2) God saves his people.

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The Persevering Love of Jesus

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

Sermon audio from MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, from the sermon, “As I Have Loved You,” preached December 17, 2017.

Sermon text: John 13:18-38

Sermon outline: (1) Treachery from within the ranks, 18-30. (2) The glory of Christian love, 31-35. (3) Denial by a friend foretold, 36-38.

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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) (2.) Jesus’ certain return with those who have died in Christ to meet those still alive in Christ is the basis for the Christian’s present encouragement (18).

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A Humble Savior

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

Audio of the sermon, “Christmas Service,” preached December 10 at NCPC-Selma and December 17 at LSRPC-Fort Deposit.

Sermon text: John 13:1-17

Sermon outline: 1. Faith and love may still lack understanding, 6-9. 2. All need to be washed by Christ for salvation, 8. 3. Even the cleansed need the provision of daily pardon, 10a, 4. There are false professions of faith, 2, 10b-11. 5. Jesus provides an example of service, 12-17.

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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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Jesus Revealed the Father

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Jesus the Mediator and Missionary,” preached December 3, 2017, the First Sunday of Advent.

Sermon text: John 12:44-50

Sermon outline: (1.) The unified witness (revelation) of the Father and the Son, 44-46. (2.) The authoritative witness (revelation) of the Father through the Son, 47-50. A. The singular focus of the witness of Jesus and his words, 47-48. B. The authority behind the witness of the words of Jesus, 49-50.

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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: Love through the fullness of the Holy Spirit.

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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 sanctification. Closing – God’s power through the Holy Spirit and cleansing through the blood of Christ.

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Walk While You Have the Light

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

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Jesus the Divine Missionary, part 1,” November 12, 2017

Sermon text: John 12:34-43

Sermon outline: Intro- Infatuation with the darkness. (1.) There is an urgency to appreciating God’s message and acting upon it, 34-36. (2.) Why don’t you believe the evidence? 37-40. (3.) What about the ones who believed but had not yet professed? 41-43.

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Christ Alone: A ‘Sola’ of the Reformation

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon (exposition/lecture), “An Evening Series on the Reformation: Sola Christus,” November 5, 2017.

Text that informs the topic: 2 Corinthians 1:19-22 and Ephesians 1

Why Christ alone? Our salvation depends upon it. He is the way, truth, and life. His is the only name… He is our Priest, Prophet, and King. He took the curse our sins deserve. In Christ…Ephesians 1.

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