Tag Archives: Gospel

The Pattern of Practical Piety

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

When Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house. The windows in its upstairs room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as … Continue reading →

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Elect Exiles

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ: To those chosen, living as exiles, … May grace and peace be multiplied to you. (1 Peter 1:1-2) To those chosen, living as exiles. Do you find yourself feeling out of place where you live? If … Continue reading →

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The Wonder of the Word

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wondrous things from your instruction. (Psalm 119:18 CSB) The writer to the Hebrews described God’s word as living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation … Continue reading →

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Sorrow Over Sins

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

My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law. (Psalm 119:136) In my late forties I finally became attracted to Psalm 119. Formerly it was one of those chapters I would dread in the chapter-a-day Bible … Continue reading →

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The Savior We Need (4)

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

During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was the Son, he learned obedience … Continue reading →

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The Savior We Need (3)

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appealswith loud cries and tearsto the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was the Son, he learned obedience from what … Continue reading →

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The Savior We Need (2)

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was the Son, he learned obedience … Continue reading →

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The Savior We Need (1)

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was the Son, he learned obedience … Continue reading →

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All Things

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Romans 8 is one of the profound chapters in the New Testament. It is a chapter that … Continue reading →

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Are You Sowing Seeds?

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Audio from the sermon,  “The Spontaneity of the Kingdom,” (23:04) preached March 31, 2019 at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, Alabama during morning worship. Sermon text: Mark 4:26-29 Sermon outline: 1. The Sowing of the Kingdom, 26. … Continue reading →

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