Tag Archives: Faith

Prayer or Work

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday evening, April 10, 2016 Worship Service at NCPC, discipleship sermon, “Do we work or do we pray?” Sermon text: Psalm 127:1-2; Psalm 119:33-37 Works cited: Jerry Bridges, The Discipline of Grace and Growing Your Faith

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They Rejected the Purpose of God for Themselves

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

NCPC (PCA) Morning Worship, April 10, 2016, sermon audio: “What Did You Go Out to See?” Sermon text: Luke 7:24-30 Sermon Outline: Jesus asks diagnostic questions of the crowd (24-26). 2. Jesus assesses John’s ministry and relates it to the … Continue reading →

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Offended By Jesus?

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Audio of the sermon, “Blessed is the One Who Is Not Offended By Me,” Morning Worship at NCPC (PCA), April 3, 2016 Sermon text: Luke 7:18-23 OUTLINE 1.Who is the one asking this question? 2. What is the context and … Continue reading →

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A Life-changing Encounter with Jesus

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EASTER MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio from sermon, “The Power and Compassion of Jesus,” March 27, 2016. Sermon text: Luke 7:11-17 An encounter with Jesus: the scene, 11-12; An encounter with Jesus:, the drama, 13-15; An encounter with Jesus, the … Continue reading →

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Jesus Marveled at His Faith

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio of sermon A Portrait of faith: “The Faith of a Centurion,” March20, 2016, Palm Sunday. Sermon text: Luke 7:1-10 Outline: The compassion of faith, the conviction of faith, the confession of faith, Jesus commends … Continue reading →

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Ruth: The Rest of the Story

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

Morning Worship Service at NCPC, Sermon audio for “Redemption Remembered” March 6, 2016. Sermon Text: Ruth 4:18-22 Outline: 1. God’s People, 2. God’s Providence, 3. God’s Promises.

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It Really Is All About Jesus

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

February 28, 2016 EVENING DISCIPLESHIP Sermon, “IN CHRIST.” Opening texts: 1 Corinthians 2:2; 2 Corinthians 5:17 As we continue these next weeks considering the means of grace, we reminded ourselves in tonight’s lesson, that the point is being “In Christ” … Continue reading →

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Naomi’s Outrageous Plan Unfolds

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

MORNING WORSHIP service at New Covenant Presbyterian Church in Selma: Sermon audio, “Love Seeks Redemption” Sermon Text: Ruth 3:1-18 Outline: The plan for redemption (1-5), The risk love takes (6-13), The purity and promise of love (14-18).

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The Divine Channel of Grace

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC: Discipleship sermon: The Agent of Grace Sermon text: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

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A Manifestation of God’s Grace

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio of sermon on Ruth 2:14-23 Sermon text in ESV Outline: God’s Gracious People (Vv. 14-16), God’s Gracious Provision (17-18), God’s Gracious Plan (19-23)

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