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Carl Carmody

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Carl Carmody (c. 1950 – N/A) was an Australian Bible teacher and editor whose ministry has centered on spreading the gospel through the written word as managing editor of Challenge Literature Fellowship in Perth, Western Australia. Born likely around 1950, possibly in Australia, he grew up in a Christian environment that shaped his faith, though specific details of his early life are not widely documented. Trained in TV and film media, he took a step of faith in the late 1970s or early 1980s to join Challenge, a ministry founded by Eric Jarvis in 1970, transitioning from media production to Christian publishing with no prior print experience, trusting God to equip him for the task. Carmody’s preaching-like career unfolded through his editorial role at Challenge, where he has authored articles and devotionals—such as those on Malachi 2:10-16 about divorce in the church and Psalm 34—published in the Challenge Good News Paper and shared via platforms like BiblePortal.com and Muka Church of Christ podcasts. While not a traditional pulpit preacher, his writings reach a global audience, emphasizing biblical truths, revival, and practical Christian living, often delivered to churches like Rockingham Church of Christ as a guest speaker. Married with a family, though personal details remain private, he continues to lead Challenge, contributing to its mission of evangelism and discipleship from Perth into his later years.

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Malachi 2:10-16 God Hates Divorce

GEN 2:24DEU 22:10MAL 2:16MAT 19:5JHN 3:192CO 6:14

Carl Carmody preaches on the sobering subject of divorce as addressed in the book of Malachi, highlighting the devastating impact it has on families, individuals, and the church. The sermon delves into the treachery, travesty, and trauma of divorce, emphasizing God's strong disapproval of this act that profanes the sanctity of marriage. Through biblical examples and real-life stories, the sermon underscores the importance of maintaining a right relationship with God to strengthen marriages and families, warning against the dangers of being unequally yoked and the ripple effects of divorce on future generations.

Hebrews 8:1-13 a Better Covenant

JHN 19:30PHP 2:8HEB 4:15HEB 8:7HEB 8:10HEB 8:13

Carl Carmody preaches about the story of Telemachus, a fourth-century Christian who brought an end to gladiator battles in the Roman Colosseum by bravely standing up for Christ, illustrating the power of one voice speaking the truth in God's name. This act mirrors Jesus' death and resurrection, which inaugurated a new and better covenant accessible only through faith. The new covenant is superior as it is ministered by a perfect High Priest, completed in Christ's finished work, and founded on better promises of grace, internal change, forgiveness, and external blessings.

Psalm 14:1-3 Free Gift of Salvation

Carl Carmody delivers a powerful sermon emphasizing the importance of acknowledging God's existence and our accountability to Him. He highlights how man, despite being born with an instinct of God, often denies God's existence, leading to a life of sin and unbelief. Through various examples and Bible verses, he illustrates the folly of denying God and the need for repentance and acceptance of Jesus Christ as our Savior for eternal salvation.

Matthew 1:18-25 the Reason for the Season

ROM 3:23

Carl Carmody preaches about the true reason for the Christmas season, emphasizing that amidst the commercial hype, the focus should be on celebrating the birth of Jesus, the most important person in human history. He explains that Jesus came down to earth due to mankind's rebellion, to embark on a rescue mission to save humanity, and to provide a way back to God through His death and resurrection. The sermon highlights the importance of accepting the gift of Jesus Christ by faith, acknowledging sin, confessing it, and allowing Jesus to lead towards a new relationship with God.