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14mNCCF Church Sharing - June 25, 2017
NCCF Church · Jun 30
4m 33sNCCF Church Sharing - July 16, 2017
NCCF Church · Jul 20
20mBobby McDonald - Living in God’s Presence, Walking by the Spirit
Bobby McDonald · Sep 2
15mChurch Sharing - April 14, 2019
NCCF Church · Apr 15
2m 40sRaymond's Commitment To NCCF
Raymond · Dec 7
28mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Dec 18
15mNCCF Church Sharing - August 4, 2019
NCCF Church · Aug 13
16mNCCF Church Sharing - December 8, 2019
NCCF Church · Dec 12
13mNCCF Church Sharing - November 4, 2018
NCCF Church · Nov 11
20mJeremy Utley - The Heart for Fellowship
Jeremy Utley · Aug 7
23mNCCF Church Sharing - December 17, 2017
NCCF Church · Dec 21
22mNCCF Church Sharing - January 12, 2020
NCCF Church · Jan 17
9mNCCF Church Sharing - October 20, 2019
NCCF Church · Oct 25
27mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Jan 15
13mNCCF Church Sharing - August 29, 2021
NCCF Church · Aug 30
15mNCCF Church Sharing - October 22, 2017
NCCF Church · Oct 30
22mNCCF Church Sharing - Nov 6, 2016
NCCF Church · Nov 7
59mNCCF Church Sharing - Oct 26, 2014
NCCF Church · Oct 27
12mNCCF Church Sharing - March 3, 2019
NCCF Church · Mar 5
22mJeremy Utley - Called to Deeper Devotion to Jesus Christ
Jeremy Utley · Apr 21
1h 26mZac Poonen - Living By Every Word That God Speaks
Zac Poonen · Jun 6
6mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Jan 25
29mJeremy Utley - A Burden For Those Called To Build The Body of Christ
Jeremy Utley · Oct 3
11mNCCF Church Sharing - October 29, 2017
NCCF Church · Oct 30
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for “discipleship” · NCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - June 25, 2017
CFC Messages · Jun 30, 2017 · 14m · NCCF Church
The speaker emphasizes that Christian growth requires both personal purity and active participation in the local church to reflect Jesus. Drawing from James 4, he stresses purifying the heart by avoiding arguments, noting that conflict suggests self-will over dependence on God. Furthermore, he advises believers to actively apply what they hear in Scripture, understanding that true learning comes from practicing the teachings, as suggested by Mark 4:23-24.
NCCF Church Sharing - July 16, 2017
CFC Messages · Jul 20, 2017 · 4m 33s · NCCF Church
The speaker reflects on Peter and the apostles in Acts chapter 4, noting their journey from initial boldness after Pentecost to facing persecution. The key takeaway is that when fear or uncertainty sets in, believers should immediately turn to prayer and God, rather than waiting for the situation to escalate. This proactive reliance on God's Spirit is crucial for maintaining confidence in sharing God's Word.
Bobby McDonald - Living in God’s Presence, Walking by the Spirit
Bobby McDonald · Sep 2, 2024 · 20m · NCCF Church
Bobby McDonald teaches that living in God's presence and walking by the Spirit involves maintaining a constant, intimate conversation with God in all circumstances. Using the example of Jesus in John 8 when faced with the woman caught in adultery, he demonstrates how Jesus withdrew to seek the Father's wisdom rather than relying on his own understanding, modeling a life of dependence, prayer, and trust that yields God's perfect answers. The key to this walk is surrendering our struggles to God, waiting patiently for His guidance, and taking one small step at a time as He reveals His will.
Church Sharing - April 14, 2019
CFC Messages · Apr 15, 2019 · 15m · NCCF Church
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian life requires being a reflection of Jesus, achieved both individually through purity and corporately within the church. He draws parallels from David's life in 1 Samuel, showing that when we forget God's provisions or fear man more than God, we act foolishly. However, God's faithfulness ensures that even in our foolishness, His kindness leads us to true repentance, echoing the sentiment that the Lord is near to the brokenhearted.
Raymond's Commitment To NCCF
Raymond · Dec 7, 2016 · 2m 40s · NCCF Church
The speaker shares his journey of committing to the NCCF, describing it as a process of finding a community that modeled the transformative life he desired. He discusses moving from an independent approach to one requiring submission to the elders and teachings of the church, which has proven to be a deeply blessing experience.
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Dec 18, 2023 · 28m · NCCF Church
A church member shares how God transformed his understanding of spiritual growth through humility and childlike faith. Drawing from Matthew 18 and other scriptures, the speaker testifies that regardless of one's past circumstances or when one came to Christ, humble submission to God as a child submits to a father enables genuine spiritual transformation and maturity in Christ. The message emphasizes that God can restore and redeem what was lost when believers align their desires with obedience to Him.
NCCF Church Sharing - August 4, 2019
CFC Messages · Aug 13, 2019 · 15m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christians are called to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. Drawing from Isaiah 60:1-3, the speaker emphasizes that God desires His people to move from darkness into His light. This transformation happens when we choose to sit at Jesus' feet, allowing the Holy Spirit to work within us, making our presence a source of God's glory.
NCCF Church Sharing - December 8, 2019
CFC Messages · Dec 12, 2019 · 16m · NCCF Church
The central message is that the Word of God is living and active, meaning it must transform a believer's life to truly have meaning. The speaker emphasizes that merely knowing verses is insufficient; the Word must convict, teach, and change one's inner being to become more like Jesus. He uses the analogy of holding onto a father's hand to illustrate that one must commit fully to the Word, trusting it to lead them to the promised land.
NCCF Church Sharing - November 4, 2018
CFC Messages · Nov 11, 2018 · 13m · NCCF Church
The central message encourages believers to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that true faith involves trusting God completely, even when circumstances are difficult, citing Proverbs 3:5-6. Demonstrating love for God requires more than just feeling; it must be shown through obedience to commandments and actively caring for God's people, the 'sheep.'
Jeremy Utley - The Heart for Fellowship
Jeremy Utley · Aug 7, 2014 · 20m · NCCF Church
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian fellowship requires self-examination and prayer for those encountered. Drawing from Proverbs, he advises that wise speech is characterized by being timely, apt, and sweet, rather than merely immediate. Furthermore, he highlights that fellowship itself can be a powerful source of divine revelation, sometimes more so than dedicated study, requiring us to be equally eager to listen for what the Holy Spirit is communicating.
NCCF Church Sharing - December 17, 2017
CFC Messages · Dec 21, 2017 · 23m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christians must strive to be a reflection of Jesus both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. The speaker encourages listeners not to wait for perfect conditions to share or pray, drawing strength from God's promises, such as making a way in the wilderness and supplying all needs. Ultimately, the message emphasizes trusting God's faithfulness and dedicating all aspects of life, including diet, to Him.
NCCF Church Sharing - January 12, 2020
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 22m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christians should strive to be a reflection of Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning as fully contributing members of the local church. The speaker emphasizes that instead of competing, believers must recognize their unique function within the body of Christ and work in harmony with others, trusting that God, the Potter, knows what is best for each member. Ultimately, worth is determined not by function, but by faithfully responding to the grace and measure of faith God has allotted.
NCCF Church Sharing - October 20, 2019
CFC Messages · Oct 25, 2019 · 9m · NCCF Church
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation happens both individually through cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by functioning fully as a member within the local church.
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Jan 15, 2024 · 27m · NCCF Church
A Christian shares his personal testimony about honoring God in times of difficulty, emphasizing that believers face a constant choice between honoring God or honoring their flesh. Drawing from the example of Daniel in Babylon, he encourages maintaining integrity and faithful prayer even when facing persecution or pressure to compromise, rather than seeking worldly comfort without God's presence. He stresses that awareness of God's constant presence—along with His angels watching—should motivate believers and their children to choose obedience and fellowship with God over personal gain or ease.
NCCF Church Sharing - August 29, 2021
CFC Messages · Aug 30, 2021 · 13m · NCCF Church
The central message is that pleasing God is not achieved through personal good deeds, but through faith and dependence on Him. The speaker draws heavily from scripture, emphasizing that true devotion involves trusting in God's provision and grace, mirroring the example of Jesus. He encourages the audience to reset their focus, confess sin, and rely on God's ability to restore a clean heart and maintain endurance in the Christian race.
NCCF Church Sharing - October 22, 2017
CFC Messages · Oct 30, 2017 · 15m · NCCF Church
The speaker emphasizes that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus, both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. Drawing from Psalm 139, the central message is that God has a specific, pre-ordained plan for every aspect of our lives, not just our major life events. He encourages the audience to diligently seek God's will for both their entire lives and for each coming day.
NCCF Church Sharing - Nov 6, 2016
CFC Messages · Nov 7, 2016 · 22m · NCCF Church
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian life requires becoming an exact reflection of Jesus, both individually through purity and corporately within the church. A central theme is dedicating one's entire life—including affections, allegiance, and work—to Christ alone, viewing Him as the ultimate treasure. The speaker encourages building 'monuments' of God's faithfulness in one's life to teach future generations that God is active today, not just in the past.
NCCF Church Sharing - Oct 26, 2014
CFC Messages · Oct 27, 2014 · 59m · NCCF Church
The central message emphasizes that the greatest aspect of the church is not its physical assets, eloquent preachers, or programs, but the foundational reality of God's everlasting love for us sinners through Christ. True Christian life is characterized by resting in this love, trusting that God handles all the burdens, and remembering that the Christian walk should be restful, not a self-imposed burden. The speaker also highlighted the importance of focusing on today's provision, as exemplified by Jesus' prayer for daily bread.
NCCF Church Sharing - March 3, 2019
CFC Messages · Mar 5, 2019 · 12m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christians must strive to be a reflection of Jesus Christ, which involves personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that the Holy Spirit guides believers to know God as Father, transforming a heart of stone into one of flesh. Ultimately, this journey requires ceasing from self-effort and diligently pursuing God's rest through persistent prayer, as illustrated by the parable of the persistent widow.
Jeremy Utley - Called to Deeper Devotion to Jesus Christ
Jeremy Utley · Apr 21, 2021 · 22m · NCCF Church
True devotion to Jesus Christ goes beyond mere sentimental attachment or enjoyment of His presence. The speaker uses the account of Peter fishing on the shore to illustrate that devotion must manifest as obedience to Christ's calling, shifting from being a fisherman to a shepherd. Ultimately, true devotion involves prioritizing Christ's will and purpose above personal desires or comfort.
Zac Poonen - Living By Every Word That God Speaks
Zac Poonen · Jun 6, 2018 · 1h 26m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus by continually renewing their minds to think from God's perspective. This requires constant spiritual discipline, as illustrated by Jesus's obedience to the Father's will even when opportunities for ministry were present. Ultimately, this transformation involves presenting one's body and mind as living sacrifices to God, allowing the Holy Spirit to change one's thinking to align with God's good, acceptable, and perfect will.
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Jan 25, 2022 · 6m · NCCF Church
The central message revolves around the necessity of God circumcising the heart, which is presented as the primary battleground against sin. This process is not a one-time event but a continuous commitment to cultivating a humble, gentle heart modeled after Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that this transformation empowers believers to live lives where sin has no power, drawing strength from God's grace and the Holy Spirit rather than personal strength.
Jeremy Utley - A Burden For Those Called To Build The Body of Christ
Jeremy Utley · Oct 3, 2016 · 29m · NCCF Church
The speaker shares a burden concerning the church, emphasizing that while God alone can build it, believers have a responsibility to actively participate in building the Body of Christ. He draws from scripture to argue that the church's unity and perfection are central to revealing God's mystery to the world. Ultimately, he calls for a zealous and wholehearted commitment to this calling.
NCCF Church Sharing - October 29, 2017
CFC Messages · Oct 30, 2017 · 11m · NCCF Church
The speaker shares reflections on God's faithfulness, drawing inspiration from Psalm 16 and the experience of seeking God's guidance in practical life situations. Key themes include finding one's place in God's plan, trusting the Lord's presence, and focusing on pointing others to Christ rather than trying to solve every problem in personal strength. The message emphasizes yielding to God's leading and the importance of seeking Him.