Tag Archives: Humility

What Does Not Please God?

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

Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By one of works? No, on the contrary, by a law of faith. (Romans 3:27 CSB) There is no boasting in the Christian life. Well, save in the … Continue reading →

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“Come to me.”

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

“Don’t be afraid, Daniel,” he said to me, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your prayers were heard. I have come because of your prayers.” (Daniel 10:12) Daniel was serious and … Continue reading →

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Foundations of Life (3)

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing … Continue reading →

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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

Christ In His Humiliation

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, sermon audio for the morning sermon, “Paul’s View of Christ part 2: Our Humble God,” preached September 3, 2017. Sermon texts: 2 Corinthians 8:9; Philippians 2:1-11 Sermon outline: (1) A Celebration of Christ’s Humiliation (2 Cor. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians, Philippians, Series: The Apostle Paul, Sermon | Tagged Free Offer of the Gospel, God's Love, Humility, Jesus, Paul, Philippians 2, Pride, The Exaltation of Christ, The Humiliation of Christ | Leave a comment

The VIrtues of Christ…in You

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, March 5, 2017, “Putting on and Practicing the Virtues of Christ.” Sermon text: Colossians 3:12-17

Posted in Colossians, Sermon | Tagged Colossians, Colossians 3, Compassion, Forbearance, Forgiveness, Gospel, Humility, In Christ, Jesus, Kindness, Love, Meekness, Patience, Righteousness | Leave a comment

Who must increase? Who must decrease?

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio from February 26, 2017, “Gifts and Giver, Purpose and Place” Sermon text: John 3:22-36 Outline, 1. Enjoying the Gift but Ignoring the Giver, 22-26, 2. Using the Gift God Gives You, 27-30 (Provision, 27; … Continue reading →

Posted in Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Authority, Envy, Gospel, Honor, Humility, John 3, John the Baptist, John the Baptizer, Joy, Salvation, Stewardship | Leave a comment

John: A Humble Witness of Jesus

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

NCPC Morning Worship, January 8, 2017, sermon audio, “The Transition.” Sermon text: John 1:6-8, 15, 19-34 Sermon outline: 1. Knowing your identity (19-23), 2. Knowing your place (24-28), 3. Knowing your purpose (29-34).

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Gospel, Humility, Identity, John, John 1, John the Baptizer, Place, Purpose, Repentance | Leave a comment

Praying as a Child of God

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday Morning Worship at NCPC, “Our Father in Heaven,” June 5, 2016. Sermon text: Matthew 6:9 Outline: Jesus teaches his followers that they pray, 1. as God’s family, 2. as God’s children, 3. with humility.

Posted in Matthew, NCPC Sermon, Series: Living the Lord's Prayer, Sermon | Tagged Father in Heaven, Humility, Living the Lord's Prayer, Lord's Prayer, Our Father, Prayer, Sermon on the Mount | Leave a comment

They Rejected the Purpose of God for Themselves

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

NCPC (PCA) Morning Worship, April 10, 2016, sermon audio: “What Did You Go Out to See?” Sermon text: Luke 7:24-30 Sermon Outline: Jesus asks diagnostic questions of the crowd (24-26). 2. Jesus assesses John’s ministry and relates it to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke, Portraits of Faith from Luke 7, Sermon, Uncategorized | Tagged Faith, Forgiveness, Humility, Jesus, John the Baptist, Kingdom of God, Luke 7, Repentance, The Gospel According to Luke | Leave a comment