Tag Archives: Fear Not

A Proper Fear in an Anxious World

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

On that day, when evening had come, [Jesus] said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. And a great … Continue reading →

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Our Great Protector

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Psalm 23 A psalm of David. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (V. 4 [NIV 1984 … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotion | Tagged David, Death, Eternall Life, Faith, Fear, Fear God, Fear Not, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Prayer, Psalm 23, Salvation, Sheep, Shepherd, Sin | Leave a comment

Conscience and Clarity

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

We can say with confidence and a clear conscience that we have lived with a God-given holiness and sincerity in all our dealings. We have depended on God’s grace, not on our own human wisdom. That is how we have … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians, Devotion, Isaiah | Tagged Conscience, Fear, Fear Not, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Not Ashamed, Prayer, Salvation, Sanctification, Shame, Sin | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in 1-2 Kings, Devotion, Growing Your Faith, John, Matthew | Tagged Faith, Fear, Fear God, Fear Not, Fear of God, Fear of Man, Fear of the Lord, Jesus, Jesus Christ | Leave a comment

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).

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Deliverance, Faith, Fear Not, Fear of the Lord, God, Jesus, John 6, Miracles, Salvation, Savior, The Gospel According to John | Leave a comment

Where do you find your identity?

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday morning worship at NCPC, sermon audio, “What is written on the bottom of your boot?“, September 25, 2016. Sermon text: Isaiah 43:1-7 Credit goes to Kurt Cooper and Todd Hains for the “name on the boot motif”.

Posted in Isaiah, Series: The Gospel Is for Real Life, Sermon | Tagged Christ, Fear Not, God's Family, Identity, Isaiah, Isaiah 43, Possessed by God, Redeemer, Redemption | Leave a comment

The Love of God in Christ

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Today’s sermon, “Five Unanswerable Questions” (title taken from John Stott’s Romans), September 6, 2015 Sermon Text: Romans 8:31-39

Posted in Mini-series: Romans 8, Romans, Sermon | Tagged Adoption, Bible, Christ, Comfort, Faith, Fear Not, Good News, Gospel, Grace, Holiness, Jesus Christ, Justification, Justification by Faith, Prayer, Redeemer, sermon outline, The Crucifixion of Christ | Leave a comment

God Is Powerful and Faithful

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday’s sermon, “Do you trust God? Abraham did!” March 22, 2015 Sermon text: Romans 4:13-25 Sermon Outline & today’s order of worship

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Epiphany: King Jesus Deserves Worldwide Worship

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday’s sermon, “Worldwide Worship,” January 4, 2015 Sermon text: Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon outline: (1) The announcement of the birth of the King. (2) The response to the announcement of the birth of the King. (3) The lesson for us to … Continue reading →

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Isaiah Encourages Faith & Obedience

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday’s Sermon, “Reasons for Faith, Motivations for Obedience,” October 12, 2014. A brief word (1.5 minutes) here following sermon. Sermon text: Isaiah 51:1-8 Sermon outline & order of worship

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