Tag Archives: Justification

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 →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Devotion, Proverbs, Romans | Tagged Faith, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jesus Saves, Justification, Redeemer, Redemption, Salvation, Sanctification, Savior, Sin, Wisdom | Leave a comment

Out of the Depths

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP NCPC-Selma, 11am, audio from the sermon, “The Sinner & the Savior,” (24:30), July 15, 2018. Sermon text: Psalm 130 Sermon outline: (1.) A Word of Prayer, 1-4. a. A Cry for Help, 1,2; b. A Prayer for … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalms, Series: Biblical Psalms and Prayers, Sermon | Tagged De Profundis, Faith, Forgiveness, God's Presence, Justification, Martin Luther, Pauline Psalms, Prayer, Psalm 130, Psalms, Psalms of Ascent | Leave a comment

Where Do You Find Your Identity?

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP (11AM) for NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “The New Life in Christ,” (27:03) preached June 10, 2018. Morning Worship (9AM) for LSRPC-Fort Deposit, “The New Life in Christ,” (20:57) preached June 10, 2018. Sermon text: Romans 6:1-14

Posted in Romans, Sermon | Tagged Death of Jesus Christ, Deity of Jesus Christ, Faith, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Justification, Sanctification, The Resurrection of 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

Christ Alone: A ‘Sola’ of the Reformation

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon (exposition/lecture), “An Evening Series on the Reformation: Sola Christus,” November 5, 2017. Text that informs the topic: 2 Corinthians 1:19-22 and Ephesians 1 Why Christ alone? Our salvation depends upon it. He is the way, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians, Church History, Devotional Talk, Ephesians, Evening Series: The Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation, Protestant Reformation, Sermon | Tagged Christ, Christ Alone, Curse, Justification, Justification by Faith, King, Priest, Prophet, Protestant Reformation, Reformation500, Salvation, Scripture, Sola Christus | Leave a comment

Faith Alone: A ‘Sola’ of the Reformation

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the evening sermon (exposition/lecture), “An Evening Series on the Reformation: Sola Fide” October 15, 2017 Texts that inform the topic: Psalm 130 & Romans 3:21-31

Posted in Bible Study, Church History, Devotional Talk, Evening Series: The Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation, Romans | Tagged Assurance of Salvation, Faith, Faith Alone, Jesus, Justification, Justification by Faith, Protestant Reformation, Reformation, Salvation | Leave a comment

An Easter Invitation to Repentance & Faith in Jesus

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Easter Sunday Lord’s Day MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio from “A Surprising Resurrection,” April 16, 2017. Sermon text: John 8:1-11 Sermon outline: 1. The Trial (3-6a). 2. The Verdict (6b-8). 3. The Sentence (9-11).

Posted in Easter, John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Easter, Forgiveness, Jesus, John, John 8, Justification, Repentance, Resurrection, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin | Leave a comment

Jesus Saves

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

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, April 9, 2017. This evening’s teaching, more a Bible study, doctrinal lesson, and church history lesson than a sermon, briefly answers the question, “Who Saves Us?” Three texts (among many) read during the teaching: 1 Timothy 2:5; … Continue reading →

Posted in 1-2 Timothy, Bible Study, John, Romans, Titus | Tagged After Darkness Light, Assurance, Assurance of Salvation, English Reformation, Jesus, Justification, Justification by Faith, Martin Luther, Propitiation, Reformation, Salvation | Leave a comment

Do You Love the Darkness or the Light?

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, February 19, 2017, sermon audio: “How Can These Things Be?” Sermon text: John 3:14-21 Sermon outline: How can these things be? 1. God takes it on himself to save sinners, vv. 9, 14-15. 2. God’s love … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Bronze Serpent, Cross of Christ, Good News, Gospel, Jesus, John 3, John 3:16, Justification, Moses, Salvation | Leave a comment

More from Oct 2015: What is the Gospel?

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Audio from the sermon, “What is the Gospel?, part 1″, October 18, 2015. Sermon text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. Audio from the sermon, “What is the Gospel?, part 2″, October 25, 2015. Sermon text Titus 3:1-8.

Posted in 1 Corinthians, NCPC Sermon, Series: The Gospel Is for Real Life, Sermon, Titus | Tagged 1 Corinthians, Gospel, Grace, Justification, Redemption, Regeneration, Salvation, Titus | Leave a comment