Dr. Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

The Gospel and the Christian Life

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

To close out 2015 at New Covenant Presbyterian Church, we considered Philippians 3:4-16 with a sermon entitled, Addition by Subtraction as Paul forsakes all for the gospel and righteousness of Jesus Christ. December 27, 2015.

To begin 2016 we heard Isaiah’s offer of the Gospel from Isaiah 55:1-13 on January 3, 2016.

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What did Christ do for us?

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

He became our scapegoat – and took away our sins.

Sermon on Leviticus 16 preached at New Covenant Presbyterian Church in Selma, Alabama on Dec. 6, 2015.

He redeemed us from the curse of the law and provided our justification – for all who would receive him by faith.

Sermon on Galatians 3:10-14, preached at NCPC Selma on Dec. 13, 2015.

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Christmas Sermons 2015 at New Covenant

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

December 20, 2015: The Announcement of the Gospel, Luke 2:8-14

December 25, 2015: The Story of Christmas (Is it your story?), Galatians 4:4-7 (and the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ birth)

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The Bible in Miniature

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday’s sermon, “Do you remember Bannerman?” September 20, 2015.

Sermon text: John 3:16

The Necessity of the New Birth.
The Nature of the New Birth.
The Provision for the New Birth.
The Eternal Reality for those who receive the New Birth and for those who reject the message of John 3:16.

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In View of God’s Mercies, How Do We Live?

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday’s sermon, “How Then Shall We Live?” September 13, 2015

Sermon text: Romans 12:1-21

Outline: Spiritual thinking leads to reasonable service, 1-2; Spiritual gifts lead to humble service, 3-8; Spiritual actions lead to blessed service, 9-21.

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The Love of God in Christ

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Today’s sermon, “Five Unanswerable Questions” (title taken from John Stott’s Romans), September 6, 2015

Sermon Text: Romans 8:31-39

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The Golden Chain of Salvation

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday’s sermon, “What God Starts, He Completes,” August 30, 2015.

Sermon text: Romans 8:29-30

Outline: 5 Undeniable Affirmations (see J. Stott): 1. Foreknown, 2. Predestined, 3. Called, 4. Justified, 5. Glorified

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All Things Means All Things

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday’s sermon, from Greensboro Presbyterian, “The Rock-Solid Foundation,” 9AM, August 16, 2015.

Sunday’s sermon from Newbern Presbyterian, “The Rock-Solid Foundation,” 11AM, August 16, 2015. (One of the preacher’s sons says it was much better the second try.)

Sermon text: Romans 8:28

Today’s order of worship & sermon outline

Sunday’s sermon from the Newbern Presbyterian Church, “The Rock-Solid Foundation,” August 16, 2015.

Sermon text: Romans 8:28

Sermon outline:

Series: Romans – The Call of the Gospel

Mini-series on Romans 8 – If God is For Us…

“The Rock-Solid Foundation”

Romans 8:28 is a pillow on which to rest our weary heads.

Five unshakeable convictions confirm this:

God is at work in our lives

God is at work for the good of his people.

God works all things together for our good.

The Christian’s love for God is an important matter.

The ultimate motivator for Christian service, Christian ministry, and Christian obedience, is a personal affection for God. –Sproul

Life is not random for the called people of God.Today’s Quote for Reflection
“What is remarkable … is that even suffering and tribulation turn out for the good of the Christian ” –Thomas Schreiner