Tag Archives: Jesus Christ

A Proper Fear in an Anxious World

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

On that day, when evening had come, [Jesus] said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. And a great … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the LORD

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

The fear of the Lord is a Biblical concept in short supply today. Let us think about this neglected doctrine together here. We will begin with a contrast. Solomon wrote, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Devotion, Proverbs | Tagged Bible, Christianity, Faith, Fear of God, Fear of Man, God, Gospel, Grace, Holiness, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin | Leave a comment

The Fountain of Wisdom

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

I want their hearts to be encouraged and joined together in love, so that they may have all the riches of complete understanding and have the knowledge of God’s mystery—Christ. In him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (Colossians 2:2, 3 … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful Witness of Scripture

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have observed and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life — that life was revealed, and we have seen … Continue reading →

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A Vision of the One True God

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

“This is the end of the account. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts terrified me greatly, and my face turned pale, but I kept the matter to myself.” Daniel 7:28 Daniel 2 describes a dream of Nebuchadnezzar. In his dream we see a … Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel, Devotion | Tagged Christian Meditation, God, God's Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Meditation, Pray, Prayers, Sin | Leave a comment

The Great Snare

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Yet no one was speaking openly of Him for fear of the Jews. (John 7:13 NASB) If you look at the preceding verses in John 7, it sounds very current. One group of people want Jesus to cash in on his … Continue reading →

Posted in 1-2 Kings, Devotion, Growing Your Faith, John, Matthew | Tagged Faith, Fear, Fear God, Fear Not, Fear of God, Fear of Man, Fear of the Lord, Jesus, Jesus Christ | Leave a comment

What Did Jesus Do?

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Audio from MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, from the sermon, “In My Place Condemned He Stood,” June 3, 2018, 11:00 AM (20:34). Sermon text: Romans 4:25 Sermon outline: For his people who trust in him by faith, Jesus, (1.) Satisfied the … Continue reading →

Posted in Romans, Sermon | Tagged Assurance of Salvation, Atonement, Cross of Christ, Gospel, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Hell, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Justification, Justification by Faith, Love of God, Propitiation, Romans, Romans 4:25, Substitutionary Atonement, Wrath of God | Leave a comment

The Betrayal and Denial of Jesus Christ

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Audio from the brief exposition of John 18:1-27, entitled, “The Powerful Presence of Jesus – Part 1” preached at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, Alabama March 11, 2018. Sermon text: John 18:1-27 Sermon outline: (1.) Jesus is … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Gospel of Jesus Christ, Jesus before Annas, Jesus Christ, Jesus in the Garden, Judas, Passion of Jesus, Peter's Denial, Trial of Jesus | Leave a comment

The Holy Spirit & the Tribulation in this World

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “The Holy Spirit and Tribulation,” preached February 25, 2018. Sermon text: John: 18-16:33 Sermon outline: (1.) Though the world hates you and persecutes you, the Holy Spirit will help you (15:18-16:4a). (2.) … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Faith, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Jesus' Second Coming, Salvation, Tribulation, Union with Christ | 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