Tag Archives: Psalms

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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Jerusalem Praise Psalms (93-100): God Knows—what a relief!

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Is he deaf—the one who made your ears? Is he blind—the one who formed your eyes? (Psalm 94:9 NLT) What great questions… with obvious answers to each. NO! NO! What a relief and what a consolation to know that God … Continue reading →

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Faith in the Midst of Darkness

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

You have taken away my companions and loved ones. Darkness is my closest friend. (Psalm 88:18 NLT) The 88th Psalm has been my companion for almost 25 years thanks to a sermon by Dr. D. R. Davis. To be more … Continue reading →

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Praising the One True God as He Deserves

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio from “Bless the Lord! What a God: The Benefactor and His Benefits,” (28:06) preached during morning worship at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church of Fort Deposit, Alabama on January 27, 2019. Sermon text: Psalm 103 Sermon outline: (1.) … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Message 2019

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio for the Communion sermon, “Another Year. What a God!” (32:27). Morning worship at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church, Fort Deposit, Alabama, January 6, 2019. Sermon text: Psalm 104 Sermon outline: (1.) LOOK AT GOD, 1-4. (2.) OBSERVE HIS … Continue reading →

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Hope & Comfort 2018

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

December 2, 2018, A SERVICE OF COMFORT AND HOPE during the holidays, sermon audio from Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, Alabama from the sermon: “What Can I do? Call on the name of the Lord” Sermon text: … Continue reading →

Posted in Communion/The Lord's Supper, Psalms, Sacraments/Ordinances, Series: Biblical Psalms and Prayers, Sermon | Tagged Comfort, Communion, Consolation, God, Hope, Jesus, Psalms, Psalms 116 | Leave a comment

Only Two Paths in this Life

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

Sermon audio from Morning Worship at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church, Fort Deposit, Alabama, September 9, 2018. The sermon: “Which path are you taking?” (29:29). Sermon text: Psalm 1 Sermon outline: (1.) The place of the believer’s life (vv. 1, 2). … Continue reading →

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Proper Posture Before the Holy One

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon Audio from the MORNING WORSHIP of NCPC-Selma, “A Child-like Humility, A Divine Contentment“, August 5, 2018. Sermon text: Psalm 131 Sermon outline: (1.) The humility of plentiful redemption, v. 1. (2.) The peace of steadfast love, v. 2. (3.) The hope … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Where Do You Find Your Security?

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

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Security Is in the Lord,” (23:47) Sunday evening, June 10, 2018. Sermon text: Psalm 125

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