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5mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Jun 20
4m 15sNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · May 23
43mNCCF Church Sharing - November 09, 2014
NCCF Church · Nov 10
30m14. Body-Life And Not Individual Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 25
12mBeregovoy's Family and Megan Commit to NCCF
NCCF Church · Feb 24
29mZac Poonen - God Dwells With Broken Contrite People
Zac Poonen · Jun 8
13mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Oct 17
11mDeepak and Taylor commit to NCCF
Joshua Deepak · May 11
9mNCCF Church Sharing - July 15, 2018
NCCF Church · Jul 18
10mNCCF Church Sharing - August 18, 2019
NCCF Church · Aug 23
11mNCCF Church Sharing - June 10, 2018
NCCF Church · Jun 13
17mNCCF Church Sharing - September 27, 2015
NCCF Church · Sep 28
7mIntroducing NCCF - NCCF Conference Mar 3 2012
NCCF Church · Nov 6
14mNCCF Church Sharing - November 24, 2019
NCCF Church · Nov 27
9mZac Poonen - Fellowship with Christ in His Death
Zac Poonen · Nov 8
11mNCCF Church Sharing - March 20th 2016
NCCF Church · Mar 25
29mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Dec 26
16mZac Poonen - Our Calling As A Church
Zac Poonen · May 24
3m 22sNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Oct 18
1h 12m5. Holiness And Fellowship By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 27
7mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:19
Jeremy Utley · Mar 16
21mNCCF Church Sharing - September 23, 2018
NCCF Church · Sep 25
17mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Dec 14
11mJeremy Utley - Study Heavenly Minded Brothers And Sisters
Jeremy Utley · Feb 22
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for “discipleship” · NCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Jun 20, 2022 · 5m · NCCF Church
The message centers on Romans 12:2, urging believers not to conform to the world but to be transformed by renewing their minds. This transformation, likened to a metamorphosis, is achieved by aligning one's thoughts and attitudes with God's will. By offering our lives to God's pleasure, we will discover that His will is good, acceptable, and perfect.
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · May 23, 2022 · 4m 15s · NCCF Church
The message centers on the command and promise found in Acts 2:38: to repent and be baptized to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that repentance must be immediate when convicted of sin, and the Holy Spirit empowers believers to overcome sin, comfort in trials, and testify of God's presence. Furthermore, the speaker claims the promise that God will pour out the Spirit on all people, including future generations.
NCCF Church Sharing - November 09, 2014
CFC Messages · Nov 10, 2014 · 43m · NCCF Church
The message emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. Drawing from Proverbs, the speaker advises believers to conceal transgressions and overlook the weaknesses of others out of love, rather than pointing out every mistake. When seeing a brother's weakness, one should redirect the impulse to judge and instead ask what God is revealing about oneself.
14. Body-Life And Not Individual Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 25, 2019 · 30m · NCCF Church
The speaker contrasts the individualistic fellowship of the Old Covenant with the corporate life of the New Covenant, emphasizing that true Christian fellowship requires more than just good relationships or psychology. He stresses that both individuals must accept the cleansing of Christ's blood for sin and crucify their old, sinful nature. This shared acceptance of the cross is what breaks down the inherent enmity in the flesh, allowing for genuine, barrier-free fellowship.
Beregovoy's Family and Megan Commit to NCCF
CFC Messages · Feb 24, 2019 · 12m · NCCF Church
The speakers share testimonies of their journey toward Christ, emphasizing that following Jesus requires total surrender, giving up worldly attachments, and recognizing that nothing else can satisfy the soul. They describe experiencing a deep void in life that was only filled by a personal relationship with Jesus, leading to complete peace, freedom from sin, and a realization of their new identity in Him. They express commitment to the local church community as a place of continued growth and devotion to Christ.
Zac Poonen - God Dwells With Broken Contrite People
Zac Poonen · Jun 8, 2020 · 29m · NCCF Church
The central message is that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the church. The speaker emphasizes that the Bible is not meant merely for doctrine, but for seeing Jesus in every passage. True spiritual engagement, like the disciples' hearts burning when Jesus taught, comes from a deep passion to see Christ in Scripture, rather than just intellectual understanding.
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Oct 17, 2022 · 13m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christian life requires a daily commitment to choose the new life provided by God's living Word over the thoughts of the flesh. The speaker illustrates this through several personal testimonies, including resisting a trip to India based on God's word, overcoming discouragement from sin, receiving spiritual renewal, and trusting in the Lord rather than self-strength. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to live by the imperishable Word of God.
Deepak and Taylor commit to NCCF
Joshua Deepak · May 11, 2015 · 11m · NCCF Church
The speakers discuss the commitment process to the church, emphasizing that true indicators of God's will involve patient prayer rather than urgency. They share personal testimonies about their journeys of faith, highlighting the shift from legalistic adherence to a genuine, love-driven relationship with Christ. Both speakers express finding a community where they can grow in understanding the New Covenant and actively live out their faith.
NCCF Church Sharing - July 15, 2018
CFC Messages · Jul 18, 2018 · 9m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ both individually and corporately. The speaker emphasizes that this requires an unchanging ambition to please God, living as an example in all things, and maintaining constant nearness to God, especially during times of plenty, as this is when temptation to desire worldly things is strongest. The core focus is on Christlikeness through example and sustained devotion.
NCCF Church Sharing - August 18, 2019
CFC Messages · Aug 23, 2019 · 10m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christians are called to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the church. The speaker emphasizes that God's compassion, demonstrated through His Word and the Holy Spirit, is crucial for overcoming discouragement from past sins. True restoration comes from embracing God's mercy, viewing discipline as a father's loving act, and continually thanking Him for His unending kindness.
NCCF Church Sharing - June 10, 2018
CFC Messages · Jun 13, 2018 · 11m · NCCF Church
The speaker emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. He shares anecdotes illustrating the importance of fellowship and the need for a heart of gratitude, contrasting this with the danger of self-pity. The message concludes by focusing on the sin of unmercy, warning that a lack of mercy in our hearts reflects a depraved mind and that God calls us to emulate His boundless mercy.
NCCF Church Sharing - September 27, 2015
CFC Messages · Sep 28, 2015 · 17m · NCCF Church
The speaker discusses the ongoing struggle with personal sin and temptation, drawing strength from scripture, particularly Micah 7:7, which reminds him to wait expectantly for the Lord. He shares lessons from Jesus's ministry, referencing Peter sinking while walking on water, and emphasizes the importance of diligently preserving the spiritual truths (treasure) learned from God, as taught in Matthew 13. The core message is to remain faithful and continually draw strength from God's Word.
Introducing NCCF - NCCF Conference Mar 3 2012
CFC Messages · Nov 6, 2013 · 7m · NCCF Church
The speaker emphasizes that Christian life requires both internal purity—being filled with God's love—and external reflection of Jesus's life, calling believers to be the active body of Christ. He highlights key concepts for church life, including the 'body,' 'family,' 'bride,' and 'building,' stressing that believers must actively participate in building up the church on Christ's foundation. The message concludes by encouraging unity and involvement within the local church.
NCCF Church Sharing - November 24, 2019
CFC Messages · Nov 27, 2019 · 14m · NCCF Church
The speaker encourages the congregation to reflect Jesus' character by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1:7, the message emphasizes that God gives believers a spirit of power, love, and discipline, not timidity. He shares personal testimonies about overcoming fear and being bold, concluding that these virtues are necessary to live effectively for Christ.
Zac Poonen - Fellowship with Christ in His Death
Zac Poonen · Nov 8, 2019 · 9m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christian fellowship, particularly during the Lord's Supper, must move beyond mere ritual remembrance to a deep, daily participation in the death of Christ. The speaker emphasizes that following Jesus requires a continuous, daily willingness to die to self, which is the true meaning of partaking of the broken body. Believers must examine their own desire to take up the cross daily, as this genuine desire is what God accepts.
NCCF Church Sharing - March 20th 2016
CFC Messages · Mar 25, 2016 · 11m · NCCF Church
The speaker encourages diligence in knowing Scripture, citing examples of memorization and reading as spiritual disciplines. He warns against relying on personal strength or fleshly decisions, urging believers to be prudent and avoid giving opportunities to sin. The message concludes with a call to give oneself fully to God, mirroring the Macedonian church's example of giving first of all.
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Dec 26, 2023 · 29m · NCCF Church
This church sharing emphasizes God's faithful plans for believers as exemplified through Jeremiah 29:11, encouraging Christians to trust God's goodness through trials and difficulties rather than succumb to discouragement or false hope. The speakers stress the importance of clinging to Jesus through suffering, standing firm against spiritual deception, and maintaining persistent faith in God's promises, with particular emphasis on Luke 18:8 that when Christ returns He will seek faith on earth above all else.
Zac Poonen - Our Calling As A Church
Zac Poonen · May 24, 2021 · 16m · NCCF Church
The central calling for the church is to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, which requires both individual purity and functioning corporately. The message emphasizes that the primary focus must be on repentance—a complete turning away from sin toward God—and that the ultimate goal is to see Jesus more clearly. The speaker urges the congregation to prioritize this spiritual vision over earthly recognition or status.
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Oct 18, 2021 · 3m 22s · NCCF Church
The central message emphasizes that Christians must strive to reflect Jesus by pursuing both personal holiness and functioning within the local church. Key warnings include guarding against bitterness, which can cause significant trouble, and recognizing that grace is essential for everything—from salvation to enduring love. The speaker points to Jesus' life as the ultimate example of humility and holiness.
5. Holiness And Fellowship By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 27, 2016 · 1h 12m · NCCF Church
The central message emphasizes that a balanced Christian life requires both loving God and loving one's neighbor, drawing parallels to the two commandments Jesus taught. True love is an attitude of the heart, not merely an action or service, and it must first be practiced within one's local fellowship. Furthermore, genuine love, like Christ's, involves being corrected and disciplined, which proves God's enduring love.
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:19
Jeremy Utley · Mar 16, 2015 · 7m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christians are called to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, which is achieved by beholding His fullness. The speaker emphasizes that learning from Jesus is not merely an academic study of scripture, but a lived experience of coming to Him in moments of weariness or temptation. True transformation occurs when one receives rest from Him and willingly takes His yoke, walking beside Him daily.
NCCF Church Sharing - September 23, 2018
CFC Messages · Sep 25, 2018 · 21m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, both individually and corporately. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus's life serves as the ultimate example, demonstrating that through faith, persistence, and continually seeking to love righteousness and hate lawlessness, believers can experience His great salvation. He urges the congregation to remain persistent in prayer and guard against internal idols that lead to impatience and discouragement.
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Dec 14, 2020 · 17m · NCCF Church
The speaker emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. Drawing from Acts 16, he uses the concept of a 'born servant' to illustrate that true service means being completely bound to the Holy Spirit, like Paul was. He concludes that achieving peace in relationships and fellowship requires the individual to 'die for myself,' meaning surrendering personal will to God's direction.
Jeremy Utley - Study Heavenly Minded Brothers And Sisters
Jeremy Utley · Feb 22, 2016 · 11m · NCCF Church
The speaker encourages listeners to emulate the lives of those who have fully surrendered to God, drawing inspiration from biblical figures like Paul. He emphasizes that true spiritual growth requires not only observing godly examples but also diligently putting what is learned, received, heard, and seen into daily practice. A key focus is the ministry of intercession, urging the congregation to emulate Jesus' persistent prayer for the church's righteousness.