Tag Archives: Grace

Thanksgivings, Good Words, and Requests

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Prayers and Benediction,” preached Sunday evening February 25, 2018. Sermon text: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 Sermon outline: (1.) A Prayer of Thanksgiving (2:13-15). (2.) A Comprehensive Benediction (2:16-17). (3.) A Dependent Request (3:1-5).

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Paul Concludes His Letter to the Thessalonians: God’s Grace & Peace

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “A Dynamic Spiritual Foundation,” January 28, 2018. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 Sermon outline (1.) God works in his people (23, 24). a. Who? b. What? c. Why? d. How? (2.) God’s … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged 1 Thessalonians, 1 Thessalonians 5, Apostle Paul, Assurance of Salvation, Discipleship, God of Peace, Gospel, Grace, Holiness, Jesus, Obedience, Peace | Leave a comment

Instructions for Everyday Congregational Life

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Spiritual Dynamics,” January 21, 2018. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 Sermon outline: (1.) Spiritual Action (14-15). (2.) Spiritual Energy (16-18).

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon, Uncategorized | Tagged 1 Thessalonians, 1 Thessalonians 5, Apostle Paul, Grace, Holy Spirit, Obedience, Sanctification, Spirit of Prayer, Spiritual Disciplines | Leave a comment

Christian Ambition?

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

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Everyday Life & Conduct,” Preached December 3, 2017. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 Sermon outline: 1. What is my goal/ambition? (11). 2. Why is this my goal/ambition? (12)

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged 1 Thessalonians, 1 Thessalonians 4, Apostle Paul, Christian Living, Common Grace, Ethics, Grace, Jesus, Morality, Vocation | 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 →

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Grace Alone: A ‘Sola’ of the Reformation

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon (exposition/lecture), “An Evening Series on the Reformation: Sola Gratia,” October 22, 2017. Text that informs the topic: Ephesians 1:3-14 Outline: 1. Merit or grace? 2. Context: indulgence controversy. 3. Luther’s response. 4. … Continue reading →

Posted in Church History, Ephesians, Evening Series: The Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation, Protestant Reformation, Sermon | Tagged Gospel, Grace, Grace Alone, Judgment, Martin Luther, Merit, Salvation, Sin, Sinfulness of Sin, Spiritual Inability | Leave a comment

We Wish to See Jesus

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Sir, We Would See Jesus,” October 15, 2017. Sermon text: John 12:20-26 Sermon outline: (1.) The Gentiles’ Question, 20-22. (2) Jesus’ Response, 23-26, (a) Prophetic pronouncement, 23 (b) Earthly illustration, 24 (c) … Continue reading →

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Biblical Information is for Transformation

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, sermon audio from, “Belief & Behavior,” September 10, 2017. Evening Series: Ordinary Spirit-filled Churches. Sermon texts: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5; 2:13; 3:11-4:3 Sermon outline: (1.) Why are we studying 1 Thessalonians? (2.) A brief word on the outline … Continue reading →

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The Missionary is Called

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “Paul’s Missionary Calling,” August 6, 2017 Sermon text: Galatians 1:11-24 Sermon outline: 1. The Gospel of Jesus Christ (11-12). The Grace of Jesus Christ (15). The Glory of Jesus Christ (16ab).

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The Servant provides for His servants

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio: “A Servant at the Feast,” April 2, 2017. Sermon text: John 6:1-15 Sermon Outline: 1. The setup (1-4). 2. The test (5-9). 3. The miracle (10-11 [also 12-13]). 4. The response (14-15). 5. The … Continue reading →

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