Tag Archives: Hope

What Pleases God?

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

His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the legs of a man, but the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. (Psalm 147:10, 11 … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotion, Psalms | Tagged Christian Hope, Faith, Gospel, Grace, Hesed, Hope, Hope in the Lord, Jesus, Prayer, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin, Steadfast Love | Leave a comment

Hope from Above

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

Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him. (Psalm 115:3 NIV (1984)) What verse or passage comes to your mind when you realize: “I need God’s word right now”? My morning Psalm today was Psalm 115. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotion, Philippians, Psalms, Romans | Tagged Christian Hope, Faith, God's Sovereignty, Gospel, Grace, Hope, Hope in the Lord, Jesus, Knox Chamblin, Omnipotence, Omniscience, Prayer, Salvation, Sovereignty of God | Leave a comment

Good News [Romans 1:1]

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures—concerning his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh and was … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotion, Romans | Tagged Apostle Paul, Bible, Christian Hope, Faith, Gospel, Grace, Holiness, Hope, Jesus, Romans, Romans 1, Salvation | Leave a comment

Faith in the Midst of Darkness

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

You have taken away my companions and loved ones. Darkness is my closest friend. (Psalm 88:18 NLT) The 88th Psalm has been my companion for almost 25 years thanks to a sermon by Dr. D. R. Davis. To be more … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotion, Psalm 119, Psalms | Tagged Christian Hope, Darkness, Depression, Doubt, Faith, Grace, Hope, Hope in the Lord, Prayer, Psalm, Psalm 88, Psalms | Leave a comment

A Trinitarian Salvation

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio from the sermon, “Hope in the Wilderness: Jesus’ Baptism & the Triune God,” preached during morning worship in a Communion Sunday at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, Alabama. Mark 1:1-13 Sermon outline: (1.) The Event … Continue reading →

Posted in Mark, Sacraments/Ordinances, Series: The Doctrine of the Trinity, Sermon | Tagged Baptism, Baptism of Jesus, Christian Hope, Good News, Hope, Hope in the Lord, Jesus, John the Baptizer, Kingdom of God, Salvation, Trinity | Leave a comment

Hope & Comfort 2018

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

December 2, 2018, A SERVICE OF COMFORT AND HOPE during the holidays, sermon audio from Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, Alabama from the sermon: “What Can I do? Call on the name of the Lord” Sermon text: … Continue reading →

Posted in Communion/The Lord's Supper, Psalms, Sacraments/Ordinances, Series: Biblical Psalms and Prayers, Sermon | Tagged Comfort, Communion, Consolation, God, Hope, Jesus, Psalms, Psalms 116 | Leave a comment

Proper Posture Before the Holy One

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon Audio from the MORNING WORSHIP of NCPC-Selma, “A Child-like Humility, A Divine Contentment“, August 5, 2018. Sermon text: Psalm 131 Sermon outline: (1.) The humility of plentiful redemption, v. 1. (2.) The peace of steadfast love, v. 2. (3.) The hope … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalms, Series: Biblical Psalms and Prayers, Sermon | Tagged Hope, Humility, Pride, Psalm 131, Psalms, Steadfast Love, Worship | Leave a comment

Are You In Need?

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

Sermon audio from a sermon on Psalm 20 called “A Psalm for Those in Need” preached on Sunday, July 30, 2017. It was first preached at the 9:00 AM service at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, AL. … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalms, Series: Biblical Psalms and Prayers, Sermon | Tagged Answered Prayer, Deliverance, Hallelujah, Happiness, Help, Hope, Jesus, Joy, Prayer, Psalm, Psalm 20, Psalm 21 | Leave a comment

The Encounter That Changes Everything

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC Selma, audio of sermon, “Jesus Apprehends Saul…and changes everything,” July 9, 2017 Sermon texts: Acts 9:1-19 and Galatians 3:10-14 Sermon outline: Introduction- What caused Saul’s revolution? Changes caused by his radical conversion, his view of 1. … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Galatians, Series: The Apostle Paul, Series: You Asked!, Sermon | Tagged Apostle Paul, Christ, Conversion, Gospel, Hope, Jesus, Law, Messiah, Paul, Paul's Conversion, Salvation, Saul, Sin | Leave a comment

Paul’s Community of Fellowship

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, “Paul’s Friends in the Faith,” May 21, 2017 Sermon text: Colossians 4:7-18 Sermon outline: (1.) The messengers who will carry the letter (7-8). (2.) Greetings from associates (10-14). (3.) Brief instructions and final salutations (15-17). … Continue reading →

Posted in Colossians, Sermon | Tagged Apostle John, Biblical Fellowship, Faith, Faithfulness, Hope, Hospitality, Love, Messengers, Paul, Prayer, Spirit of Prayer, Spiritual Disciplines, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment