Tag Archives: Gospel

Update from October: My first two Sundays at NCPC

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Audio from the sermon, “Do you remember Bannerman?“, October 4, 2015. Sermon text: John 3:16 Audio from the sermon, “A Psalm for Revival“, October 11, 2015. Sermon text: Psalm 126

God’s Name Is Holy

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio from MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, “Hallowed Is Your Name,” June 12, 2016. Sermon text: Matthew 6:9 Outline: 1. What is the significance of God’s name? 2. What does it mean to hallow? 3. What does this petition mean … Continue reading →

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You Become Like What You Admire

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

For Sunday Evening worship at NCPC, the final installment of “The Instrument of the Gospel: Beholding the Light of the Glory” Sermon text: 2 Corinthians 3:18; 4:4-6 4 Applications: 1. We become like what we admire, 2. There is a … Continue reading →

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The Apostle Paul’s Conversion as an Example for us Today

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

Sunday Evening Worship at NCPC, May 29, 2016, audio from the sermon, “Paul saw the light…and so must we.” Sermon texts: 2 Corinthians 3:18-4:6; Isaiah 9:2; Acts 7:54-8:3; 9:1-22; 26:9-24 Outline: i. An encounter with the “light of the Glory” changes … Continue reading →

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The Light of the Gospel: the Glory of the Triune God

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC, audio of sermon on May 15, 2016, “The Light of the Gospel: God’s Glory” Sermon text: 2 Corinthians 3:15-4:6 i. Some remain spiritually blind in the darkness; ii. some receive and see the light of the … Continue reading →

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Jesus Proclaims the Coming and Work of the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

NCPC Morning Worship, audio of the sermon, “The Powerful Work of the Holy Spirit,” May 15, 2016. Sermon text: John 16:4b-11; Acts 1:8; Acts 2 (selected verses) Outline: The Holy Spirit convicts the world concerning 1. Sin, 2. Righteousness, and … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Sermon, Straight Talk from the Scripture | Tagged Ascension of Christ, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Judgment, Righteousness, Salvation, Sin | Leave a comment

The Instrument of the Gospel: Beholding Christ

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday Evening worship, discipleship sermon at NCPC, “Beholding the Glory of the Lord.” May 8, 2016. Sermon text: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18, focusing on verse 18. Verses considered in application: Isaiah 41:10; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Corinthians 16:13-14.

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Jesus Gives a Commission Before His Ascension

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC sermon audio, May 1, 2016, “The ‘Alls’ of the Marching Orders” Sermon text: Matthew 28:18-20 Outline 1. Jesus is our Savior and Authority (18), 2. Jesus is our Teacher and Commander (19-20a), 3. Jesus is our … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness Results in Love

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC April 24, 2016, audio from the sermon, “Wisdom is Justified by Her Children: The Motivation of the Gospel” Sermon text: Luke 7:36-50 Outline, [thinking of question 2 of the Heidelberg Catechism] (i.) The guilt the gospel … Continue reading →

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Knocking On Heaven’s Door

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC April 17, 2016, audio from discipleship sermon on prayer, “A Brief Theology of Prayer” Sermon text: Luke 11:5-13; Matthew 6:5-8, 14-15, 33-34 Motivations for prayer, how our faith works in prayer, and how we can develop … Continue reading →

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