Tag Archives: Gospel

The Radical Nature of Discipleship

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, February 26, 2017, sermon audio, “Put Away the Past” and the benediction to the sermon and service. Sermon text: Colossians 3:5-11 Sermon outline: 1. Deal a death blow to evil thoughts and habits, vv. 5-9a, 2. … Continue reading →

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Who must increase? Who must decrease?

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio from February 26, 2017, “Gifts and Giver, Purpose and Place” Sermon text: John 3:22-36 Outline, 1. Enjoying the Gift but Ignoring the Giver, 22-26, 2. Using the Gift God Gives You, 27-30 (Provision, 27; … Continue reading →

Posted in Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Authority, Envy, Gospel, Honor, Humility, John 3, John the Baptist, John the Baptizer, Joy, Salvation, Stewardship | Leave a comment

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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Regeneration

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio from the sermon, “Have you been born again? Eternity is at stake,” February 12, 2017. Sermon text: John 3:1-13 Sermon outline: I. A Pharisee, Nicodemus, approaches Jesus with questions about what Jesus has been saying … Continue reading →

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Doctrine, Life, and Fellowship

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

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, January, 29, 2017, sermon audio, “Spiritual Fashion.” Sermon text: Colossians 3:1-17 Sermon outline: (1) Be who you are … in Christ [1-4], (2) Stop wearing those clothes that do not fit [5-11], (3) Wear the clothes … Continue reading →

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Is and Ought

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC on January 8, 2017, audio of sermon, “The Oughts flow from the Is.” Sermon text: Colossians 2:6-7 Points: Doctrine relates to conduct; Living is based on learning; Belief results in behavior. Christ himself is the foundation. … Continue reading →

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John: A Humble Witness of Jesus

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

NCPC Morning Worship, January 8, 2017, sermon audio, “The Transition.” Sermon text: John 1:6-8, 15, 19-34 Sermon outline: 1. Knowing your identity (19-23), 2. Knowing your place (24-28), 3. Knowing your purpose (29-34).

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The Word Became Flesh and Dwelt Among Us

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon on John 1:14-18 as recorded in my study: “The Most Amazing Event in History” and preached on January 1, 2017 (but not recored in the worship service at NCPC). Sermon text: John 1:14-18 Sermon outline: 1. Incarnation, 2. Pitched … Continue reading →

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An Eye Witness Testimony

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Service of Comfort and Hope at NCPC, audio of the sermon, “A Witness Offers Us Hope,” December 18, 2016. Sermon text: 1 John 1:1-2:2a

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The True Light Was Coming into the World

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Offertory music (pastor & son) MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio: “True Light, Do you see it?” December 18, 2016. Sermon text: John 1:9-13 Sermon outline 1. Heavenly Light (9), 2. Willful Blindness (10-11), 3. Clear Vision (12-13).

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