Tag Archives: persecution

What about You?

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

For I am not ashamed of the gospel. (Romans 1:16a CSB) What is the gospel? It is good news. What is the news? Here is one way the Apostle Paul presented it: Now I want to make clear for you, … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotion, Romans | Tagged Apostle Paul, Faith, Good News, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Not Ashamed, persecution, Perseverance, Perseverance under trial, Prayer, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin | Leave a comment

The Wonder of Mark’s Gospel: Jesus’ Forty Days

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

And he was with the wild animals. (Mark 1:13b ESV) Mark tells us that while Jesus was being tempted in the wilderness he was with the wild animals. Writing with Mark’s gospel likely before them, neither Matthew or Luke mention … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Devotion, Hebrews, Isaiah, Mark | Tagged Faith, Fear, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, persecution, Perseverance, Salvation, Sin | Leave a comment

The Pattern of Practical Piety

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

When Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house. The windows in its upstairs room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as … Continue reading →

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Biblical Deja vu

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “The Divine Plan Cannot Be Stopped,” January 14, 2018. Same text, preached earlier on this Lord’s Day at Little Sandy Ridge PCA in Fort Deposit, Alabama. (It is several minutes shorter.) … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas Message, Matthew, Sermon | Tagged Bible, Christ, Church, Gospel, Jesus, Matthew 2, New Testament, Old Testament, persecution, Providence | Leave a comment

article: William Tyndale

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Article in Credo Magazine by Dr. Carmichael: William Tyndale, The Father of the English Bible

Posted in Article, Church History | Tagged Bible Translation, Church History, English Bible, persecution, Protestant Reformation, William Tyndale | 1 Comment

After Conversion

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

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio “Brother Saul is Here“, July 16, 2017 Sermon text: Acts 9:19b-31 Sermon outline: 1. Proclaiming the Son of God, 2. Running from the Enemies of God (a), 3. Received into the Family of God, … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Series: The Apostle Paul, Series: You Asked!, Sermon | Tagged Apostle Paul, Jesus, persecution, Preaching, Saul of Tarsus, Son of God | Leave a comment

An Ancient Psalm Applied to a Current Situation

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday’s sermon, “How Do We Respond? With a good conscience“, June 28, 2015 Sermon text: Psalm 26 Today’s order of worship and sermon outline

Posted in Series: Biblical Psalms and Prayers, Sermon | Tagged Church, Current Events, Faith, Faithfulness, Fellowship, persecution, Perseverance under trial, Prayer, Psalm 26, Psalms | Leave a comment

Be of Good Cheer, Jesus Overcame the World

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Audio from the sermon, “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen,” Jan. 12, 2014. Sermon text: John 16:25-33 Order of Worship & sermon outline

Posted in Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged persecution, sermon outline, sermon text | Leave a comment

Jesus said: This world will hate you; it hated Me first

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Audio from the sermon, “The Coming Persecution,” Dec. 15, 2013. Sermon text: John 15:18-16:4 Order of worship & Sermon outline