Tag Archives: Obedience

An Attitude of Gratitude

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Make a joyful shout to the LORD all you lands! Serve the LORD with gladness;…Enter His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise.Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. (Psalm 100:1-2a, 4 NKJV) It is November, the … Continue reading →

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Crystal Clear, No Exceptions, No Qualifications

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Do all things without grumbling or disputing. (Philippians 2:14 NASB) I think he means don’t grumble about what you have to do unless you are really frustrated. And don’t dispute with your parent, spouse, or supervisor unless you really don’t … Continue reading →

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Good News [Rom 1:5]

Posted on September 8, 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 →

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Jerusalem Praise Psalms: God’s Holy Attire

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

Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness. (Psalm 96:9a CSB) J. A. Motyer notes that there are smaller collections of psalms within the five divisions of the Psalter. He lists, for example, Psalms 93-100 as Jerusalem Praise. I … Continue reading →

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Jesus Is Faithful, so Hear, Believe, and Obey

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio from MORNING WORSHIP of NCPC-Selma, “A Word for Wilderness Wanderers“, (29:28) July 29, 2018. Sermon text: Hebrews 3:1-4:16 Sermon outline: (1.) God’s word demands a faithful response, 3:1-11. (2.) Unbelieving rejection of God’s word leads to rebellion, sin, … Continue reading →

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Hearing, Believing, and Obeying

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon Audio from the Worship Service of Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church of Fort Deposit, Alabama. The sermon, “A Word for Wilderness Wanderers, part 1″ (25:35) was preached at 9:00 am on July 29, 2018. Sermon text: Hebrews 3:1-4:11 Sermon … Continue reading →

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Studying Under the One Who Wrote the Book

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday Evening worship at NCPC-Selma on April 22, 2018. Audio from the sermon “In the School of Scripture, or ‘The Game of Life‘”. Sermon text: Psalm 119:33-40. Sermon outline: (1.) The Game Plan, 33. (2.) The Offensive & Defensive Plays, … Continue reading →

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Open My Eyes, Lord, to Behold Wonderful Things in Your Word

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

Sunday Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Spiritual Strength in the Word,” from the Series, Walking in the Word. Sermon text: Psalm 119:17-24 Sermon outline: (1.) The Spiritual Nature of the Word, 17-20 (2.) The Spiritual Power of the … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Psalm 119

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Audio on Bibles Studies and a sermon for NCPC-Selma – Studies on Psalm 119 (1) Wednesday night Bible study – introduction to Psalm 119 (time = 12:44) – Here. Outline: Testimonies, Precepts, Statutes, Commandments, Decrees, Word, Promise, Ways. (2) Wednesday night … Continue reading →

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Paul Concludes His Letter to the Thessalonians: God’s Grace & Peace

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “A Dynamic Spiritual Foundation,” January 28, 2018. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 Sermon outline (1.) God works in his people (23, 24). a. Who? b. What? c. Why? d. How? (2.) God’s … Continue reading →

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