Tag Archives: Sin

Holy, Holy, Holy

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, “An Encounter with God, and the elements of the Gospel,” February, 12, 2017. Sermon text: Isaiah 6:1-8 God. 2. Man. 3. Holiness. 4. Sin. 5. Alienation. 6. Forgiveness. 7. Atonement. 8. Intercession. 9. Substitution. 10. Removal … Continue reading →

Regeneration

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio from the sermon, “Have you been born again? Eternity is at stake,” February 12, 2017. Sermon text: John 3:1-13 Sermon outline: I. A Pharisee, Nicodemus, approaches Jesus with questions about what Jesus has been saying … Continue reading →

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An Eye Witness Testimony

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Service of Comfort and Hope at NCPC, audio of the sermon, “A Witness Offers Us Hope,” December 18, 2016. Sermon text: 1 John 1:1-2:2a

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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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Spiritual Exploratory Surgery

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday Evening Worship at NCPC, sermon audio: “Praying to the God Who Knows“, August 21, 2016 Sermon text: Psalm 139:23-24 Outline: 1. Lord, examine me (23), 2. Lord, find out the truth about me (24a), 3. Lord, lead me in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Psalms, Sermon | Tagged King David, Prayer, Psalm 139, Psalms, Sanctification, Sin, Spiritual Reflection | Leave a comment

Jesus Proclaims the Coming and Work of the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

NCPC Morning Worship, audio of the sermon, “The Powerful Work of the Holy Spirit,” May 15, 2016. Sermon text: John 16:4b-11; Acts 1:8; Acts 2 (selected verses) Outline: The Holy Spirit convicts the world concerning 1. Sin, 2. Righteousness, and … Continue reading →

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A Life-changing Encounter with Jesus

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EASTER MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, audio from sermon, “The Power and Compassion of Jesus,” March 27, 2016. Sermon text: Luke 7:11-17 An encounter with Jesus: the scene, 11-12; An encounter with Jesus:, the drama, 13-15; An encounter with Jesus, 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 →

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Christmas Sermons 2015 at New Covenant

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

December 20, 2015: The Announcement of the Gospel, Luke 2:8-14 December 25, 2015: The Story of Christmas (Is it your story?), Galatians 4:4-7 (and the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ birth)

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The Doctrine of Adoption

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Today’s sermon, “Adopted into the Family,” July 26, 2015. Sermon text: Romans 8:14-17 Outline: 1. New Identity, 2. New Motivation, 3. New Sense of Belonging, 4. New path to a new future.

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