Tag Archives: Christianity

A Proper Fear in an Anxious World

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

On that day, when evening had come, [Jesus] said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. And a great … Continue reading →

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Doctrine Is for Life

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

On Resurrection Morning, incognito Jesus met up with Cleopas and Co. They were “talking and discussing” the remarkable happenings concerning Jesus of Nazareth. They “had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel.” When Jesus had heard enough he … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the LORD

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

The fear of the Lord is a Biblical concept in short supply today. Let us think about this neglected doctrine together here. We will begin with a contrast. Solomon wrote, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Devotion, Proverbs | Tagged Bible, Christianity, Faith, Fear of God, Fear of Man, God, Gospel, Grace, Holiness, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin | Leave a comment

God-given Instruments for Living and Shining

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Do everything without grumbling and arguing, so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God who are faultless in a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world, by holding firm to the word … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Article, Bible Study, Devotion, Philippians | Tagged Bible, Christianity, Church, Church Life, Church Unity, Faith, God, God's Word, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Koinonia, Ordinance, Prayer, Prayers, Sacrament, Salvation | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Devotion, Matthew, Newsletter | Tagged Authority, Authority of Scripture, Bible, Biblical Authority, Christianity, Faith, God, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Prayer, Salvation, Sin | Leave a comment

Paul Instructs the Church and Its Dynamics

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

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “The Dynamics of Congregational Life,” January 14, 2018. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Sermon outline: I. Horizontal Dynamic (vv. 12-15) A. Leadership. (12-13a) (1.) Congregational Authority (12) (2.) Congregational Humility (13a) B. Relationship … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged 1 Thessalonians, 1 Thessalonians 5, Apostle Paul, Christian Leadership, Christianity, Church, Congregational Life, Gospel, Sanctification | Leave a comment

Biblical Code of Conduct

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

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio, “Attitudes for Life“, April 2, 2017 Sermon text: Colossians 3:18-4:1 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.

Posted in Colossians, Sermon | Tagged Calling, Children, Christianity, Conduct, Duty, Gentlemen, Glory of God, Husbands, Joy, Ladies, Love, Obedience, Parents, Vocation, Wives, Work | Leave a comment

The Radical Nature of Discipleship

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, February 26, 2017, sermon audio, “Put Away the Past” and the benediction to the sermon and service. Sermon text: Colossians 3:5-11 Sermon outline: 1. Deal a death blow to evil thoughts and habits, vv. 5-9a, 2. … Continue reading →

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True Christian Fellowship

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

NCPC Sunday Evening worship, audio of the discipleship sermon, “Spiritual Fellowship: Koinonia“, June 19, 2016. Sermon texts: Acts 2:42-47; 1 John 1:1-4; Philippians 1:3-5 Sermon outline: I. Fellowship is sharing together or sharing a common life. 1. Spiritual community relationship. … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Growing Your Faith, Philippians, Sermon | Tagged Christian Fellowship, Christianity, Communion, Fellowship, Generosity, Koinonia, Spirituality | Leave a comment

Grace, the Foundation for Christian Growth

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

New Covenant PCA: EVENING WORSHIP, January 10, 2016 Discipleship / Teaching Sermon: Grace is the Foundation for Christian Growth Titus 2:11-14 Work cited: Jerry Bridges, Growing Your Faith

Posted in Growing Your Faith, Sermon | Tagged Christian Growth, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Grace, Spiritual Disciplines, Titus | Leave a comment