Tag Archives: Discipleship

Jesus said, ‘You Follow Me’

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

Sermon audio from the 9:00 am morning worship service of Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, AL, “The Path of Discipleship,” (20:51), preached May 20, 2018. And from MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, The Path of Discipleship, (22:52) May … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Apostle John, Apostle Peter, Death, Discipleship, Faith, Glory of God, Jesus, Sacrifice, Service | Leave a comment

Paul Concludes His Letter to the Thessalonians: God’s Grace & Peace

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

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “A Dynamic Spiritual Foundation,” January 28, 2018. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 Sermon outline (1.) God works in his people (23, 24). a. Who? b. What? c. Why? d. How? (2.) God’s … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged 1 Thessalonians, 1 Thessalonians 5, Apostle Paul, Assurance of Salvation, Discipleship, God of Peace, Gospel, Grace, Holiness, Jesus, Obedience, Peace | Leave a comment

Everything Means Everything

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio, The Trio of Thanks: “Anything Worth Doing,” March 26, 2017 Sermon text: Colossians 3:17 Sermon outline: 1. The overarching principle around the principle (17b). 2. An application of the principle (17a). 3. A built-in … Continue reading →

Posted in Colossians, Sermon | Tagged Calling, Chief End of Man, Christian Life, Colossians, Colossians 3, Commands, Depending On God, Discipleship, God's Glory, God's name, Jesus, Name, Paul, Promises, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment

Don’t Handle, Taste, or Touch?

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio, “Christian Piety, or Bad Theology Leads to Bad Practice,” January 22, 2017 Sermon text: Colossians 2:16-23 Sermon outline: (1) Christ defines our reality, 16-17. (2) Christ supplies our vitality, 18-19. (3) Christ prescribes our … Continue reading →

Posted in Colossians, Sermon | Tagged Colossians, Colossians 2, Discipleship, Faith, Freedom in Christ, Grace, Jesus, Legalism, Obedience, piety, Truth | Leave a comment

A Song About Sowing

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday Evening Worship at NCPC, “Sowing in Tears, Reaping in Laughter,” tonight’s sermon, August 28, 2016. Sermon text: Psalm 126

Posted in Psalms, Series: Biblical Psalms and Prayers, Sermon | Tagged Discipleship, Psalm 126, Psalms, Psalms of Ascent, Revival, Sorrow Turns to Joy | Leave a comment

Sanctified in Christ & by the Holy Spirit

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday Evening Worship at NCPC, discipleship sermon, “Praying Out of Our New Identity,” July 24, 2016. Sermon texts: 1 Corinthians 1:1-2; 1 Peter 1:2; 1:13-16; 2:9-12; Acts 1:14; 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 Outline: 1. By God’s grace, we are saints, 2. … Continue reading →

Posted in Growing Your Faith, Sermon | Tagged Biblical Fellowship, Christian Fellowship, Discipleship, Fellowship, Holiness, Prayer, Sanctification, Spirituality | Leave a comment

Lord, Teach Us to Pray

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday Morning Worship at NCPC, audio from the sermon, “Living the Lord’s Prayer,” May 29, 2016. Sermon text: Luke 11:1; Matthew 6:5-15 Outline: i. This is a prayer for those who have trusted in Jesus, iii. This is a prayer … Continue reading →

Posted in Matthew, NCPC Sermon, Series: Living the Lord's Prayer, Sermon | Tagged Discipleship, Forgiveness, Jesus, Lord's Prayer, Moral, Needs, Physical, Pilgrims, Prayer, Priorities, Relational, Sermon on the Mount, Spiritual | Leave a comment

The Life of a Disciple

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP service at NCPC (PCA), “Kingdom Values,” March 13, 2016. Sermon Text: Luke 6:12-49 Outline: 1. Jesus chooses and teaches his disciples, (12-19) 2. Jesus says how to view life as a disciple, (20-26) 3. Jesus describes how his … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke, Sermon, Uncategorized | Tagged Blessing, Disciple, Discipleship, Doctrine, Jesus, Love, Sermon on the Plain, Teaching, Woe | Leave a comment

Learning from Bible Teachers

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday EVENING Discipleship Sermon, “Growing Your Faith Through Learning the Bible from Teachers” March 6, 2016. Sermon Texts: Psalm 119:9-16 and 1 Timothy 4:6-16 Part of an evening discipleship series on the Means of Grace.

Posted in Growing Your Faith, Sermon | Tagged Bible, Bible Reading, Discipleship, piety, Precepts, Scripture | Leave a comment

Discipline and Grace

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP Discipleship / Teaching sermon at New Covenant: Disciplined by Grace Sermon text: Philippians 1:6, 9-11; 2:12b-13

Posted in Growing Your Faith, Sermon, Uncategorized | Tagged Discipleship, Faith, Grace, Justification, Salvation, Sanctification, Spiritual Disciplines | Leave a comment