Tag Archives: Grace

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 →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Gentiles, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, John, Missions, Salvation, Sin, The Gospel According to John, Treasure | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged 1 Thessalonians, Behavior, Belief, Biblical Fellowship, Church, Faith, Gospel, Grace, Law, Salvation, The Apostle Paul, Works | Leave a comment

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).

Posted in Galatians, Series: The Apostle Paul, Series: You Asked!, Sermon | Tagged Apostle Paul, Calling, Conversion, Glory, Gospel, Grace, Jesus Christ, Missionary, Missions, Salvation, The Apostle Paul | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Christ, Daily Bread, Faith, Feeding the 5000, Grace, Jesus, John 6, Miracles of Christ, Provision, Salvation, The Gospel According to John | Leave a comment

The Question Is “Will You Listen?”

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio from the sermon, “Testimonies About Jesus,” March 26, 2017 Sermon text: John 5:30-47 Sermon outline: Who and what bears witness to Jesus? 1. Jesus does, v. 30. 2. Many others do as well (John, the … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Eternal Life, Father, Grace, John, John 5, John the Baptist, Law of God, Moses, Redemption, Resurrection, Salvation, Scripture, Testimony, The Resurrection of Christ, Who is Jesus?, Witness | Leave a comment

Don’t Handle, Taste, or Touch?

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

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio, “Christian Piety, or Bad Theology Leads to Bad Practice,” January 22, 2017 Sermon text: Colossians 2:16-23 Sermon outline: (1) Christ defines our reality, 16-17. (2) Christ supplies our vitality, 18-19. (3) Christ prescribes our … Continue reading →

Posted in Colossians, Sermon | Tagged Colossians, Colossians 2, Discipleship, Faith, Freedom in Christ, Grace, Jesus, Legalism, Obedience, piety, Truth | Leave a comment

Water to Wine at the Wedding in Cana

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC in Selma, audio from the sermon, “Our Faith Began at a Party,” January 22, 2017. Sermon text: John 2:1-11 Sermon outline: (1) A taste of the goal, 1-4. (2) A taste of the goodness, 5. (3) … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Faith, Glory, Goal, Goodness, Grace, Jesus, John, John 2, Miracles of Jesus, Prayer, The Gospel According to John | Leave a comment

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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Grace and Peace

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

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio, “An Apostolic Greeting,” November 13, 2016 Sermon Text: Colossians 1:1-2 Outline: 1. Authority (from God); 2. Identity (in Christ); 3. Benediction (from God our Father).

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