Tag Archives: Sanctification

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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Jesus’ Prayer for Himself, His Disciples, and His People

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio of the sermon, “Jesus’ Pastoral Prayer,” preached during the morning Communion Service at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, Alabama March 4, 2018. Seron text: John 17 Sermon outline: (1.) Salvation & Justification – He prays … Continue reading →

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Jesus said, I AM the True Vine

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “The Source of a Fruitful Life,” preached February 18, 2018. Same sermon text preached at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, Alabama on February 25, 2018 (six minutes shorter in … Continue reading →

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Instructions for Everyday Congregational Life

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

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Spiritual Dynamics,” January 21, 2018. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 Sermon outline: (1.) Spiritual Action (14-15). (2.) Spiritual Energy (16-18).

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Paul Instructs the Church and Its Dynamics

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “The Dynamics of Congregational Life,” January 14, 2018. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Sermon outline: I. Horizontal Dynamic (vv. 12-15) A. Leadership. (12-13a) (1.) Congregational Authority (12) (2.) Congregational Humility (13a) B. Relationship … Continue reading →

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God Desires Our Holiness

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “God’s Will for You,” November 12, 2017. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Sermon outline Intro – God’s holiness. (1.) The call to purity. (2.) The call to self-control. (3.) God’s will, your … Continue reading →

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Does God Want Us to Try to Please Him?

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “Pleasing God: The Foundation of Our Conduct,” September 17, 2017. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 Sermon outline: 1. INTRO – should we try to please God? 2. exposition of verses 1-2. 3. … Continue reading →

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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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The Radical Nature of Discipleship

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, February 26, 2017, sermon audio, “Put Away the Past” and the benediction to the sermon and service. Sermon text: Colossians 3:5-11 Sermon outline: 1. Deal a death blow to evil thoughts and habits, vv. 5-9a, 2. … Continue reading →

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A Sermon of Thanks from Colossians 1

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

TODAY’s Morning Prayer MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, today’s sermon, “Thankful for Jesus,” November 20, 2016. Sermon text: Colossians 1:21-23 Sermon outline: Reconciliation (21-22a), Sanctification (22b), Preservation (23a), & Hope of the Gospel (23b)

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