Tag Archives: Jesus

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 →

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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 →

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What Are You Looking For?

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio of the sermon, “The Call,” January 15, 2017. Sermon text: John 1:35-51 Sermon outline: (1.) Jesus offers the curious and the seeker that for which they are looking, 35-42. (2.) Jesus offers the skeptical ones … Continue reading →

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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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An Eye Witness Testimony

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Service of Comfort and Hope at NCPC, audio of the sermon, “A Witness Offers Us Hope,” December 18, 2016. Sermon text: 1 John 1:1-2:2a

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The True Light Was Coming into the World

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Offertory music (pastor & son) MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio: “True Light, Do you see it?” December 18, 2016. Sermon text: John 1:9-13 Sermon outline 1. Heavenly Light (9), 2. Willful Blindness (10-11), 3. Clear Vision (12-13).

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Jesus: The Word of Life and Light

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

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio: “Life and Death, Light and Darkness,” December 11, 2016 Sermon text: John 1:4-9 Sermon outline: Jesus is the source of life (4a-b). Jesus shines the light of life (5, 6-8). Jesus reveals the … Continue reading →

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Jesus is the Eternal Word

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Morning Prayer of December 4, 2016 Audio from the sermon, “Jesus’ Ultimate Credentials,” MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC on December 4, 2016. Outline: Main Point: Jesus is the Eternal Word (Logos): Application based on Jesus’: Eternity, Community, Deity, Activity

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A Sermon of Thanks from Colossians 1

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

TODAY’s Morning Prayer MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, today’s sermon, “Thankful for Jesus,” November 20, 2016. Sermon text: Colossians 1:21-23 Sermon outline: Reconciliation (21-22a), Sanctification (22b), Preservation (23a), & Hope of the Gospel (23b)

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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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