Tag Archives: Sanctification

Cheer Up

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

For all those words which were written long ago are meant to teach us today; that when we read in the Scriptures of the endurance of men and of all the help that God gave them in those days, we … Continue reading →

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Do you spend time with Jesus?

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

When they observed the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed and recognized that they had been with Jesus. (Acts 4:13 CSB) Peter and John were arrested for teaching the … Continue reading →

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Mercy for Sinners

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

How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. (Psalm 119:9 ESV) As I was thinking about Psalm 119, I came across an article about the filthy and heartbreaking cover of the recently … Continue reading →

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Elect Exiles

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

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ: To those chosen, living as exiles, … May grace and peace be multiplied to you. (1 Peter 1:1-2) To those chosen, living as exiles. Do you find yourself feeling out of place where you live? If … Continue reading →

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The Wonder of the Word

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wondrous things from your instruction. (Psalm 119:18 CSB) The writer to the Hebrews described God’s word as living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation … Continue reading →

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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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Even in Tears One Must Sow

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “The LORD, the Restorer,”  (23:14) preached June 17, 2018. Sermon text: Psalm 126 Sermon outline (1.) A story of praise through remembrance, 1, 2. (2.) A song of testimony through remembrance, 3. … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Word

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma 11AM, audio from the sermon, “The Word and the World,” (25:02) June 17, 2018.

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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

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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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