Tag Archives: Forgiveness

An Attitude of Gratitude

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

Make a joyful shout to the LORD all you lands! Serve the LORD with gladness;…Enter His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise.Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. (Psalm 100:1-2a, 4 NKJV) It is November, the … Continue reading →

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What Does Not Please God?

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By one of works? No, on the contrary, by a law of faith. (Romans 3:27 CSB) There is no boasting in the Christian life. Well, save in the … Continue reading →

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The Love of God Described

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio for the sermon, “What a God! Bless the LORD: The Love of God Demonstrated,” (25:39) preached during the morning worship & service of Communion at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, AL on February 3, 2017. Sermon text: … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalms, Sermon | Tagged Character of God, Compassion of God, Forgiveness, God's Compassion, God's Family, Jesus, Psalm, Psalm 103, The Love of God | Leave a comment

Praising the One True God as He Deserves

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio from “Bless the Lord! What a God: The Benefactor and His Benefits,” (28:06) preached during morning worship at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church of Fort Deposit, Alabama on January 27, 2019. Sermon text: Psalm 103 Sermon outline: (1.) … Continue reading →

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Jesus Understands our Frame

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon Audio from the Worship Service of Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church of Fort Deposit, Alabama. The Communion Meditation, “A Word for Wilderness Wanderers, part 2” (20:05) was preached at 9:00 am on August 05, 2018. Text: Hebrews 4:12-16 Outline: (1.) God’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Hebrews, Sermon, Straight Talk from the Scripture | Tagged Bible, Deity of Jesus Christ, Forgiveness, God's Word, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Jesus as High Priest, Sin | Leave a comment

Out of the Depths

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP NCPC-Selma, 11am, audio from the sermon, “The Sinner & the Savior,” (24:30), July 15, 2018. Sermon text: Psalm 130 Sermon outline: (1.) A Word of Prayer, 1-4. a. A Cry for Help, 1,2; b. A Prayer for … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalms, Series: Biblical Psalms and Prayers, Sermon | Tagged De Profundis, Faith, Forgiveness, God's Presence, Justification, Martin Luther, Pauline Psalms, Prayer, Psalm 130, Psalms, Psalms of Ascent | Leave a comment

He Takes the Initiative

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio from Sunday Morning May 13, 2018. Morning Worship, 9:00 am at LSRPC-Ft. Deposit, “Restored and (Re)Commissioned” (20:51). MORNING WORSHIP, NCPC-Selma, “Restored and (Re)Commissioned” (22:48). Sermon text: John 21:9-17 Sermon outline (1.) The Place & Nature of Leadership, 9-14. -Dealing … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Apostle John, Apostle Peter, Christian Leadership, Forgiveness, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Jesus, Love, Repentance, Restoration of Peter, Servant Leadership | Leave a comment

God Desires Our Holiness

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “God’s Will for You,” November 12, 2017. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Sermon outline Intro – God’s holiness. (1.) The call to purity. (2.) The call to self-control. (3.) God’s will, your … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged Apostle Paul, Cleansing from Sin, Congregational Life, Forgiveness, Grace, Holiness, Sanctification | Leave a comment

Freedom From and Freedom For

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC Selma, audio from the sermon, “Freedom From …“, July 2, 2017 Sermon texts: Galatians 5:1, 13; Romans 6 (selected verses) Sermon outline: Intro- J. Bridges notes Paul’s great exchange. 1. Freedom in the Spirit to love … Continue reading →

Posted in Galatians, Romans, Series: The Apostle Paul, Series: You Asked!, Sermon | Tagged Apostle Paul, Christian Freedom, Forgiveness, Freedom in Christ, Good News, Gospel, Jesus, Law, Paul, Prayer, Salvation, Sin | Leave a comment

God Has Clearly Revealed Himself

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, June 18, 2017, audio of the sermon “Divine Revelation” Sermon text: Psalm 19 Sermon outline: 1. The Cry of Creation (1-6). 2. The Clarity of Scripture (7-11). 3 The Prayer of Confession (12-13). The Appeal … Continue reading →

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