Tag Archives: Christ

The Savior We Need (3)

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appealswith loud cries and tearsto the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was the Son, he learned obedience from what … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotion, Hebrews, Isaiah | Tagged Christ, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Prayer, Salvation, Sin, Son of God, Suffering, Suffering Servant, Suffering Servant of Isaiah | Leave a comment

Come to Me, Jesus Said

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Morning Worship at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, Alabama, audio from the Communion Meditation, “The Call of Christ,” (20:37) July 1, 2018. Sermon text: Matthew 11:25-30 Outline (1.) The Character of the call, 25. (2.) The Initiative … Continue reading →

Posted in Matthew, Sermon | Tagged Christ, Effectual Calling, Gospel, Jesus, Salvation, Spiritual Rest, Works | Leave a comment

The Heart of the Theology of John’s Gospel

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Via, Veritas, Vita,” January 28, 2018. Sermon text: John 14:1-7 Sermon outline: (1.) Where Jesus is going and the way there are intimately related, vv. 4-5. (2.) Jesus’ answer to their questions … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Apostle John, Christ, Cross of Christ, Faith, Heaven, Incarnation, Jesus, John 14, John 14:6, Life, Salvation, Truth, Way | Leave a comment

What Do You Do in the Midst of Distress?

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the morning sermon, “Heavenly Homemaking,” January 21, 2018 Sermon text: John 14:1-4 Sermon outline: (1.) Faith is the remedy for spiritual distress, (v. 1). The object and basis for this faith– (2.) Jesus prepares … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Apostle John, Christ, Christian Comfort, Distress, Heaven, Jesus, Jesus' Second Coming, John, John 14 | Leave a comment

Biblical Deja vu

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “The Divine Plan Cannot Be Stopped,” January 14, 2018. Same text, preached earlier on this Lord’s Day at Little Sandy Ridge PCA in Fort Deposit, Alabama. (It is several minutes shorter.) … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas Message, Matthew, Sermon | Tagged Bible, Christ, Church, Gospel, Jesus, Matthew 2, New Testament, Old Testament, persecution, Providence | Leave a comment

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.

Posted in Christmas Message, Matthew, Sermon | Tagged Abraham, Christ, Christmas, David, Gospel, Jesus, Matthew 1, Salvation, The Genealogy of Jesus | Leave a comment

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, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians, Church History, Devotional Talk, Ephesians, Evening Series: The Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation, Protestant Reformation, Sermon | Tagged Christ, Christ Alone, Curse, Justification, Justification by Faith, King, Priest, Prophet, Protestant Reformation, Reformation500, Salvation, Scripture, Sola Christus | Leave a comment

To the Glory of God Alone: A ‘Sola’ of the Reformation

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the morning contribution to the Reformation 500 series, “To the Glory of God Alone,” November 5, 2017. Sermon text: 1 Corinthians 10:31 Sermon outline: Introduction – C. H. Spurgeon. 1. What is glory? 2. … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Bible Study, Church History, Devotional Talk, Protestant Reformation, Sermon | Tagged Application, Christ, Glory, God, Holiness, Protestant Reformation, Providence, Sola Deo Gloria, To the Glory of God Alone | Leave a comment

The Encounter That Changes Everything

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

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. … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Galatians, Series: The Apostle Paul, Series: You Asked!, Sermon | Tagged Apostle Paul, Christ, Conversion, Gospel, Hope, Jesus, Law, Messiah, Paul, Paul's Conversion, Salvation, Saul, Sin | Leave a comment

God’s Revelation Brings Conviction of the Heart

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio of the sermon, “The Confession of Conviction,” June 25, 2017 Sermon text: Psalm 19:12-14 Sermon outline: 1. The Prayer of Confession, 12-13. 2. The Appeal of Conviction, 14.

Posted in Series: Biblical Psalms and Prayers, Sermon | Tagged Bible, Christ, Confession, Creation, David, Gospel, Guilt, Jesus, Prayer, Redemption, Revelation, Shame, Sin, Sinfulness, Special Revelation | Leave a comment