Tag Archives: Fear of Man

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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The Fear of the LORD

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

The fear of the Lord is a Biblical concept in short supply today. Let us think about this neglected doctrine together here. We will begin with a contrast. Solomon wrote, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, … Continue reading →

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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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That Sounds Like a Bad Idea

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

King Belshazzar held a great feast for a thousand of his nobles and drank wine in their presence. Under the influence of the wine, Belshazzar gave orders to bring in the gold and silver vessels that his predecessor Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the temple … Continue reading →

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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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