Tag Archives: Faith

The Great Snare

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Yet no one was speaking openly of Him for fear of the Jews. (John 7:13 NASB) If you look at the preceding verses in John 7, it sounds very current. One group of people want Jesus to cash in on his … Continue reading →

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Does it really say that?

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

For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation. (Psalm 149:4 CSB) Have you trusted Jesus alone for salvation from your sins? Have you responded to his call to come and find rest for your soul (Matt. … Continue reading →

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The Pattern of Practical Piety

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

When Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house. The windows in its upstairs room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as … Continue reading →

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The Living Word

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

And this word is the good news that was preached to you. (1 Peter 1:25b ESV) What word? The word through whom God spoke and everything that is came to be (Genesis 1:1-25). The word that was spoken from the … Continue reading →

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The Wonder of the Word

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wondrous things from your instruction. (Psalm 119:18 CSB) The writer to the Hebrews described God’s word as living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation … Continue reading →

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The Savior We Need (4)

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to 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 … Continue reading →

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The Savior We Need (2)

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to 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 … Continue reading →

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The Savior We Need (1)

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to 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 … Continue reading →

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Foundations of Life (2)

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness covered the surface of the watery depths, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. Then God said, “Let … Continue reading →

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Jesus Is Faithful, so Hear, Believe, and Obey

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio from MORNING WORSHIP of NCPC-Selma, “A Word for Wilderness Wanderers“, (29:28) July 29, 2018. Sermon text: Hebrews 3:1-4:16 Sermon outline: (1.) God’s word demands a faithful response, 3:1-11. (2.) Unbelieving rejection of God’s word leads to rebellion, sin, … Continue reading →

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