Tag Archives: Faith

Walk While You Have the Light

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Jesus the Divine Missionary, part 1,” November 12, 2017 Sermon text: John 12:34-43 Sermon outline: Intro- Infatuation with the darkness. (1.) There is an urgency to appreciating God’s message and acting … Continue reading →

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Faith Alone: A ‘Sola’ of the Reformation

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the evening sermon (exposition/lecture), “An Evening Series on the Reformation: Sola Fide” October 15, 2017 Texts that inform the topic: Psalm 130 & Romans 3:21-31

Posted in Bible Study, Church History, Devotional Talk, Evening Series: The Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation, Romans | Tagged Assurance of Salvation, Faith, Faith Alone, Jesus, Justification, Justification by Faith, Protestant Reformation, Reformation, Salvation | Leave a comment

The Truth of Jesus Demands a Response

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “Contrasting Responses to the Truth,” preached October 8, 2017 Sermon Text: John 11:45-12:19 Sermon outline: Introduction – John’s gospel & the 7 signs (1.) Truth Exposed, 45-57. Accepted (45), Expediency (46-57). (2.) … Continue reading →

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Martha said to Him, ‘Yes, Lord, I believe.’

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

A Spirit-filled MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Your Brother Will Rise Again,” October 1, 2017 Sermon text: John 11:1-46 Sermon outline: Intro – Are our words effectual? (1.) God’s timing is providential, 1-16. (2.) God’s message is … Continue reading →

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Could He Be the Messiah?

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Everything He Said About This Man (the Messiah?) Was True,” September 24, 2017 Sermon text: John 10:22-42 Sermon outline: 1. Intro – Could He Be the Messiah? a. He said he was … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Sermon | Tagged Apostle John, Assurance of Salvation, Deity of Jesus Christ, Faith, I Am the Good Shepherd, John 10, John the Baptist, Special Revelation, Witness for Christ | Leave a comment

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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Jesus, the Light of the World

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY MORNING worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon,”Believing Is Seeing” preached September 10, 2017. Sermon text: Isaiah 9:1-41 Sermon outline: (I.) Healing (1-7). -The providence of God is at work. (II.) Interrogations (8-34). 1. God’s work evokes wonder, 8-12; … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Faith, Gospel, Healing, Jesus, John, John 9, Sabbath, Salvation, Spiritual Sight | 1 Comment

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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Paul’s Community of Fellowship

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, “Paul’s Friends in the Faith,” May 21, 2017 Sermon text: Colossians 4:7-18 Sermon outline: (1.) The messengers who will carry the letter (7-8). (2.) Greetings from associates (10-14). (3.) Brief instructions and final salutations (15-17). … Continue reading →

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Fearing God in a Rough Sea

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio from the sermon, “What Are You Afraid Of?” April 9, 2017 Sermon text: John 6:16-21 Sermon outline: 1. The Circumstance (16-18). 2. The Surprise (19). 3. The Savior (20-21).

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