Posts from September 2025
The Church – Bold Preaching, Hell Trembles
Click here to watch the sermon. Summary In this sermon, Dr. John discusses the importance of strong, bold preaching in creating a healthy church. He emphasizes that preaching is a vital activity that makes up one-third of Jesus’s ministry, alongside teaching and healing. The Dr. John outlines five key elements of effective preaching: affection (love for God, His Word, and people), authenticity (right motives coupled with right living), accuracy (to Scripture, Spirit, and circumstances), anointing (both the abiding gift and…
The Church – When the Church Prays
Click here to watch the sermon. Summary In this sermon titled “When the Church Prays,” Dr. John explores the power of corporate prayer based on Acts 12:5. He contrasts the fate of James, who was executed, with Peter, who was miraculously delivered from prison when the church prayed fervently for him. The pastor emphasizes that while individual prayer is important (as Jesus taught), the early church in Acts demonstrated the extraordinary power of believers praying together. He shares his experience…
The Church – An Open Heaven on Earth
Click here to watch the sermon. Summary In this sermon, Dr. John explores the concept of the church as an open heaven upon the earth, drawing parallels between Jacob’s experience at Bethel (Genesis 28) and the modern church. He emphasizes that when believers gather together in Jesus’ name, they create a gate where heaven touches earth, allowing for miracles, signs, and wonders to manifest. The pastor outlines four key elements from Jacob’s experience that should be present in the church:…
The Church – The Agent to Advance the Kingdom
Summary In this sermon, Dr. John discusses the relationship between the church and the kingdom of God. He explains that the church is God’s agent for advancing His kingdom on earth. The message emphasizes that when we surrender to Jesus, we become witnesses to advance God’s kingdom rather than our own. Dr. John outlines four key ways the church advances the kingdom: by proclaiming the kingdom through preaching the gospel, demonstrating the kingdom through righteousness, joy, and peace, advancing the…
The Church – Guard the Flock, Protect the Bride
Click here to watch the sermon. Summary In this sermon, Dr. John begins a series on the church, emphasizing its sacred importance in God’s plan. He explains that the church is not merely a building or religious institution, but a governing assembly of people with authority and purpose – those called out of the world to form a kingdom with Christ’s delegated authority. The pastor highlights that the church is meant to be offensive rather than defensive against the gates…
Transition – Strong and Courageous
Summary In this sermon, Pastor John Carmichael announces the transition from Evangel North Church to North Church as an independent ministry. He explains that this change was initiated by Dr. Bob Rogers due to the church’s effectiveness and success. Using Joshua 1 as his scriptural foundation, he outlines five key principles for navigating this transition: God’s promises are sure, God’s presence is certain, God’s word is steadfast, God’s call demands courage, and God’s people must secure the house. The sermon…