Tag Archives: Word of God

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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Divine Instruction

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded. (Proverbs 13:13 ESV) When I was growing up there were some popular commercials for a successful American stock brokerage firm. In each commercial one person would say … Continue reading →

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Right in My Eyes

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes. (Judges 17:6 (and 21:25) ESV) The more things change, the more they stay the same. Solomon told us, “there is nothing new … Continue reading →

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A Good Word for the Restless

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

Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28) I was very restless yesterday afternoon. I was to the point I was ready to jump through the wall and leave … 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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The God of Compassion

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Morning Worship at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church, Fort Deposit, AL, “Behold Your God, part 1,” (24:48) August 12, 2018. Evening Worship NCPC-Selma, “Behold, Your God, part 1” (23:40) August 5, 2018 Sermon text: Isaiah 40: 1-11 Sermon outline: I. God … Continue reading →

Posted in Isaiah, Sermon | Tagged Character of God, Comfort, Glory of God, God, God's Grace, Isaiah 40, Word of God | Leave a comment

Trials, Temptations, & the Word of God

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

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma (11am), audio from the sermon, “The Life-giving Word of Truth,” (26:18) June 24, 2018. Sermon text: James 1:12-25 Sermon outline: (1.) The way of life, 12. (2.) The way of death, 13-16. (3.) The gift and … Continue reading →

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Are You Seeking God?

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Getting to Know God,” June 3, 2018, from the series: Walking in the Word (22:49). Sermon text: Psalm 119:57-64 Sermon outline: (1.) Treasuring God, 57. (2.) Seeking God, 58. (3.) Following God, … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm 119, Psalms | Tagged Christian Meditation, Following God, Obeying God, Pearl of Great Price, Praising God, Psalm 119, Psalm 119:57-64, Relating to God, Remembering God, Seeking God, Treasuring God, Word of God | Leave a comment

Open My Eyes, Lord, to Behold Wonderful Things in Your Word

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

Sunday Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Spiritual Strength in the Word,” from the Series, Walking in the Word. Sermon text: Psalm 119:17-24 Sermon outline: (1.) The Spiritual Nature of the Word, 17-20 (2.) The Spiritual Power of the … Continue reading →

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God Has Clearly Revealed Himself

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, June 18, 2017, audio of the sermon “Divine Revelation” Sermon text: Psalm 19 Sermon outline: 1. The Cry of Creation (1-6). 2. The Clarity of Scripture (7-11). 3 The Prayer of Confession (12-13). The Appeal … Continue reading →

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