Tag Archives: Good News

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 about You?

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

For I am not ashamed of the gospel. (Romans 1:16a CSB) What is the gospel? It is good news. What is the news? Here is one way the Apostle Paul presented it: Now I want to make clear for you, … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful Witness of Scripture

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have observed and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life — that life was revealed, and we have seen … Continue reading →

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Good News [Rom 1:5]

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

Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures—concerning his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh and was … Continue reading →

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Good News [Rom 1:3, 4]

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

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A Trinitarian Salvation

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio from the sermon, “Hope in the Wilderness: Jesus’ Baptism & the Triune God,” preached during morning worship in a Communion Sunday at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, Alabama. Mark 1:1-13 Sermon outline: (1.) The Event … Continue reading →

Posted in Mark, Sacraments/Ordinances, Series: The Doctrine of the Trinity, Sermon | Tagged Baptism, Baptism of Jesus, Christian Hope, Good News, Hope, Hope in the Lord, Jesus, John the Baptizer, Kingdom of God, Salvation, Trinity | Leave a comment

Hearing, Believing, and Obeying

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

Sermon Audio from the Worship Service of Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church of Fort Deposit, Alabama. The sermon, “A Word for Wilderness Wanderers, part 1″ (25:35) was preached at 9:00 am on July 29, 2018. Sermon text: Hebrews 3:1-4:11 Sermon … Continue reading →

Posted in Hebrews, Sermon, Straight Talk from the Scripture | Tagged Faith, Free Offer of the Gospel, God's Promises, God's Word, Good News, Hebrews, Obedience, Obeying God | 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

Are You Offended By Jesus?

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio, part 2 of True Food and True Drink: “Grumbling About Jesus,” April 30, 2017. Sermon text: John 6:41-71 Sermon outline: (1) Grumbling Authorities–Living Bread (vv. 41-51). (2) Disputing Authorities–True Food & True Drink (52-59). … Continue reading →

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Do You Love the Darkness or the Light?

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, February 19, 2017, sermon audio: “How Can These Things Be?” Sermon text: John 3:14-21 Sermon outline: How can these things be? 1. God takes it on himself to save sinners, vv. 9, 14-15. 2. God’s love … Continue reading →

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