Tag Archives: Church

Where do you find spiritual support?

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday morning worship at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church, Ft. Deposit, AL, sermon audio: “Application of the Covenant, part IV, The Covenant Community,” (29:18), October 7, 2018. Sermon text: Acts 2:37-47 Sermon outline: (1.) The Covenant Community is Cross-shaped, 37-41. (2.) The … Continue reading →

Where Do You Find Your Identity?

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio from “Application of the Covenant, Part 1, Baptism,” (23:58), a service of Covenant Baptism, at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church, Fort Deposit, Alabama, September 16, 2018. Sermon text: Matthew 19:13-15; 28:19-20; Acts 2:37-39 Sermon outline: (1.) Who do we … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrimage

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

MORNING WORSHIP for NCPC-Selma, “What do you do when you get to church?” (21:01) August 26, 2018. Sermon text: Psalm 134 Sermon outline: 1. Offer praise & prayer to the Lord (vv. 1, 2). 2. Receive goodness from the Lord … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of Worship

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “A Spiritual Home” April 15, 2018. Sermon text: Psalm 122 Sermon outline: (I.) The Pleasure of a Spiritual Desire Fulfilled, or (Joyful Hope & Satisfaction.) (vv. 1, 2). (II.) The Satisfaction of Spiritual … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalms, Series: Biblical Psalms and Prayers, Sermon | Tagged Biblical Fellowship, Christian Fellowship, Church, Peace, Prayer, Spiritual Life, Worship | 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 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 →

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Biblical Information is for Transformation

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, sermon audio from, “Belief & Behavior,” September 10, 2017. Evening Series: Ordinary Spirit-filled Churches. Sermon texts: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5; 2:13; 3:11-4:3 Sermon outline: (1.) Why are we studying 1 Thessalonians? (2.) A brief word on the outline … Continue reading →

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Good News to Paul?

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “The Congregation’s Faith Is the Minister’s Joy,” preached Sunday evening August 27, 2017 Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10 Sermon outline: (1.) Their faith and fellowship comforts Paul in his difficulties, (6-7). (2.) … Continue reading →

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Tribulations of Ministry

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma audio from the sermon, “The Minister’s Crown Is the Church” from the series in 1 Thessalonians. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5 Sermon outline: (1.) The minister cares about your souls (2:17-18a). (2.) The devil is our … Continue reading →

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The Minister and the Congregation

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “The Minister Serves the Gospel of God and the Church,” August 6, 2017 Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 Sermon outline: 1. A Genuine Ministry (1-6a). 2. A Gentle Ministry (6b-9). 3. … Continue reading →

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