Tag Archives: Bible

The Blessing of the Lord in Our Security and Protection

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. (Psalm 127:1b ESV) Last time we considered the Lord’s providence in our daily labors, or vocation. Now the broader issue of our safety and security is addressed. … Continue reading →

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A Good Word for the Restless

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28) I was very restless yesterday afternoon. I was to the point I was ready to jump through the wall and leave … Continue reading →

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Cheer Up

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

For all those words which were written long ago are meant to teach us today; that when we read in the Scriptures of the endurance of men and of all the help that God gave them in those days, we … Continue reading →

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Do you spend time with Jesus?

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

When they observed the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed and recognized that they had been with Jesus. (Acts 4:13 CSB) Peter and John were arrested for teaching the … Continue reading →

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The Wonder of the Word

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wondrous things from your instruction. (Psalm 119:18 CSB) The writer to the Hebrews described God’s word as living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation … Continue reading →

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Jesus Understands our Frame

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon Audio from the Worship Service of Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church of Fort Deposit, Alabama. The Communion Meditation, “A Word for Wilderness Wanderers, part 2” (20:05) was preached at 9:00 am on August 05, 2018. Text: Hebrews 4:12-16 Outline: (1.) God’s … 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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The Power of the Word

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma 11AM, audio from the sermon, “The Word and the World,” (25:02) June 17, 2018.

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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, … Continue reading →

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The Words of Life

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Audio from the NCPC-WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY, “Revival in the Word,” taught April 11, 2018. Bible Study text: Psalm 119:25-32 Bible Study Outine: (1.) Five Pledges the psalmist makes. (2.) Five Places the psalmist finds himself. (3.) Seven Petitions the … Continue reading →

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