The Minister and the Congregation

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. A Faithful Ministry (10-12). A Fruitful Ministry (13-16).

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The Missionary is Called

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “Paul’s Missionary Calling,” August 6, 2017

Sermon text: Galatians 1:11-24

Sermon outline: 1. The Gospel of Jesus Christ (11-12). The Grace of Jesus Christ (15). The Glory of Jesus Christ (16ab).

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article: William Tyndale

Article in Credo Magazine by Dr. Carmichael:

William Tyndale, The Father of the English Bible

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Waiting For Jesus’ Return

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC on July 30, 2017, audio from the sermon (a brief evening homily in this case), “The Converted Church, Part 2.”

Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 1:10

Sermon outline: Intro- “Hurry Up and Wait” – 1. What do we do? We wait 2. For Whom do we wait? 5 descriptions.

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Are You In Need?

Sermon audio from a sermon on Psalm 20 called “A Psalm for Those in Need” preached on Sunday, July 30, 2017.

It was first preached at the 9:00 AM service at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, AL. Listen here.

It was then preached at the 11:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP service at NCPC in Selma, AL. Listen here.

Sermon text: Psalm 20

Sermon outline: (1) The power of prayer in the spiritual battle. (Vv. 1-5) a. Help. b. Happiness (2) The power of faith in the spiritual battle. (Vv. 6-9) a. Hope. b. Hallelujah.

Bible Study for the COMPANION PSALM: Psalm 21, taught at our evening Bible Study before our prayer time on August 2, 2017. Listen here.

Text: Psalm 21; Outline: 1. It is God who brings deliverance (1). 2. It is God who answers prayer (2). 3. It is God who receives us after the battle to celebrate (3-6a). 4. The presence of God is a present and eternal reality (6b-7). 5. God deals with his (and our) enemies (8-12). 6. God’s power is from first to last – rejoice (13).

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Faithful Congregations Share the Good News

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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After Conversion

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio “Brother Saul is Here“, July 16, 2017

Sermon text: Acts 9:19b-31

Sermon outline: 1. Proclaiming the Son of God, 2. Running from the Enemies of God (a), 3. Received into the Family of God,  4. Running from the Enemies of God (b), 5. Living in the Joyful Fear of God.

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Meeting Jesus Changes Everything

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio from sermon, “Paul’s Radical Conversion, Part 2“, July 16, 2017.

Sermon text: Acts 9:1-19a

Sermon outline: Saul’s New: 1.Authority 2. Piety 3. Family 4.Identity

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The Encounter That Changes Everything

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC Selma, audio of sermon, “Jesus Apprehends Saul…and changes everything,” July 9, 2017

Sermon texts: Acts 9:1-19 and Galatians 3:10-14

Sermon outline: Introduction- What caused Saul’s revolution? Changes caused by his radical conversion, his view of 1. Personal Salvation, 2. Spiritual Union, 3. Messianic Promises & Person. Conclusion – come and find rest for your soul.

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Freedom From and Freedom For

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC Selma, audio from the sermon, “Freedom From …“, July 2, 2017

Sermon texts: Galatians 5:1, 13; Romans 6 (selected verses)

Sermon outline: Intro- J. Bridges notes Paul’s great exchange. 1. Freedom in the Spirit to love God and neighbor. 2. Freedom from sin and from the law as a taskmaster. Final- Freedom to approach the throne of our Father in heaven with grace and confidence.

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