Tag Archives: Repentance

Godly Grief or Worldly Grief

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly grief produces death (2 Corinthians 7:10 CSB) The church in Corinth had fallen into sin. Paul offered a pastoral rebuke of them through his “severe letter” … Continue reading →

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God Does Not Make Suggestions

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

Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, … according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith—to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! … Continue reading →

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Good News [Rom 1:3, 4]

Posted on September 6, 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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The Preaching of Christ

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (Mark 1:14-15 CSB) John the baptizer had been arrested. The final Old Testament prophet proved faithful to his calling. His task … Continue reading →

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Conviction and Confession

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

For I confess my iniquity; I am full of anxiety because of my sin. (Psalm 38:18 NASB) David, the young shepherd who became the King of Israel and a man after God’s own heart, found himself sick in his sin. He knew … Continue reading →

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He Takes the Initiative

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

Sermon audio from Sunday Morning May 13, 2018. Morning Worship, 9:00 am at LSRPC-Ft. Deposit, “Restored and (Re)Commissioned” (20:51). MORNING WORSHIP, NCPC-Selma, “Restored and (Re)Commissioned” (22:48). Sermon text: John 21:9-17 Sermon outline (1.) The Place & Nature of Leadership, 9-14. -Dealing … Continue reading →

Posted in John, Series: The Gospel According to John, Sermon | Tagged Apostle John, Apostle Peter, Christian Leadership, Forgiveness, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Jesus, Love, Repentance, Restoration of Peter, Servant Leadership | 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).

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John: A Humble Witness of Jesus

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

NCPC Morning Worship, January 8, 2017, sermon audio, “The Transition.” Sermon text: John 1:6-8, 15, 19-34 Sermon outline: 1. Knowing your identity (19-23), 2. Knowing your place (24-28), 3. Knowing your purpose (29-34).

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They Rejected the Purpose of God for Themselves

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

NCPC (PCA) Morning Worship, April 10, 2016, sermon audio: “What Did You Go Out to See?” Sermon text: Luke 7:24-30 Sermon Outline: Jesus asks diagnostic questions of the crowd (24-26). 2. Jesus assesses John’s ministry and relates it to the … Continue reading →

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The Gospel and the Christian Life

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

To close out 2015 at New Covenant Presbyterian Church, we considered Philippians 3:4-16 with a sermon entitled, Addition by Subtraction as Paul forsakes all for the gospel and righteousness of Jesus Christ. December 27, 2015. To begin 2016 we heard … Continue reading →

Posted in Isaiah, Philippians, Series: The Gospel Is for Real Life, Sermon | Tagged Apostle Paul, Come, Faith, Free Offer of the Gospel, Gospel, Isaiah, Justification, Message of Isaiah, Repentance, Righteousness, Righteousness of Christ, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin | Leave a comment