Tag Archives: Authority of Scripture

Final Authority

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Perhaps we are living in the midst of a crisis of authority. Who or what is our authority? How do we know what is real and good and true? Jesus will help us answer this question. The gospels make it … Continue reading →

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The Wonder of Mark’s Gospel: Astonishment at Jesus’ Teaching

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

They were astonished at his teaching because he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not like the scribes. (Mark 1:22 CSB) It seems that Jesus preached without notes. He had no study filled with commentaries and systematic theologies. He … Continue reading →

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Trials, Temptations, & the Word of God

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma (11am), audio from the sermon, “The Life-giving Word of Truth,” (26:18) June 24, 2018. Sermon text: James 1:12-25 Sermon outline: (1.) The way of life, 12. (2.) The way of death, 13-16. (3.) The gift and … Continue reading →

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Scripture Alone: A ‘Sola’ of the Reformation

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the evening sermon (exposition/lecture), “An Evening Series on the Reformation: Sola Scriptura” October 1, 2017 Texts that inform the topic of Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17 & 2 Peter 1:16-21 OUTLINE: Introduction: The context of Scripture … Continue reading →

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