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16mWhy Still Jesus? - Part 5
NCCF Church · Sep 27
22mNCCF Church Sharing - September 19, 2021
NCCF Church · Sep 22
14mJeremy Utley - What Steals Your Peace?
Jeremy Utley · Sep 15
27mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Sep 6
23mBobby McDonald - Become A Zero To Be One With Others
Bobby McDonald · Sep 6
25mJeremy Utley - The Testimony of Assurance
Jeremy Utley · Sep 1
19mJeremy Utley - Careful to Avoid Causing Others to Stumble
Jeremy Utley · Aug 16
17mJeremy Utley - The Chorus of Jesus's Wilderness Song
Jeremy Utley · Aug 11
15mNCCF Church Sharing - August 8, 2021
NCCF Church · Aug 9
15mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Aug 2
13mJeremy Utley - Drifting Away, or Diligently Entering?
Jeremy Utley · Jul 28
9mAnnie Poonen - What We Need In Times Like These
Annie Poonen · Jul 26
43mZac Poonen - Acquiring The Mind of Christ
Zac Poonen · Jul 26
14mJeremy Utley - Don't Take Issue With Any of the Lord's Dealings
Jeremy Utley · Jul 21
20mJeremy Utley - Avoid the Errors of Judas
Jeremy Utley · Jul 14
13mWhy Still Jesus? - Part 3
NCCF Church · Jul 13
13mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Jul 13
23mZac Poonen - The Most Important Commandment
Zac Poonen · Jun 14
21mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Jun 8
20mZac Poonen - What Your Part Is In Christ's Body
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
6mAnnie Poonen - Jesus Calls Us O'er The Tumult
Annie Poonen · May 31
4m 39sAndrei Pavlov commits to NCCF
Andrei Pavlov · May 25
17mJeremy Utley - The Ancient Paths of NCCF
Jeremy Utley · May 19
28mJeremy Utley - The Greatest Miracle
Jeremy Utley · May 18
August 4 | Daily Devotion | The Mark Of New Covenant Blessing Is Not Wealth And Health | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
True blessing under the New Covenant is not measured by material wealth and health, but by spiritual transformation and union with Christ. The mark of God's blessing is internal holiness and a clear vision of Christ, not external prosperity.
16mNCCF Church
Why Still Jesus? - Part 5
CFC Messages · Sep 27, 2021 · 16m
The central message is that the ultimate goal for Christians is to reflect Jesus Christ in both personal purity and corporate church life. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus is everything—the only thing worth living for—and draws heavily on Hosea 11 to illustrate God's persistent, loving care despite human sin. Ultimately, living for Christ is necessary for daily salvation, finding purpose, and experiencing unending love.
22mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - September 19, 2021
CFC Messages · Sep 22, 2021 · 22m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, both personally and corporately. The speaker emphasizes that this requires constant vigilance, particularly against the 'love of money,' which can lead to spiritual death. He outlines five areas for personal progress—conduct, speech, faith, purity, and love—as necessary steps to ensure one's life reflects Christ.
14mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - What Steals Your Peace?
Jeremy Utley · Sep 15, 2021 · 14m
The central message is that a life marked by God's word accomplishing its purpose is characterized by overflowing joy and peace. This peace stems from reconciliation with God through repentance and from actively extending abundant forgiveness to others, mirroring Christ's heart. Furthermore, true discipleship requires letting go of grudges and being humble enough to receive correction.
27mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Sep 6, 2021 · 27m
The central message is that the Christian's purpose is to be a life-giver, reflecting Jesus' example, which requires constant fellowship with the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship means actively building people up rather than tearing them down. Furthermore, the talk warns against complacency, noting that the greatest spiritual trial is often a comfortable, self-sufficient life that causes one to neglect reliance on God.
23mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Become A Zero To Be One With Others
Bobby McDonald · Sep 6, 2021 · 23m
The sermon emphasizes that Christian unity is achieved by becoming a 'zero'—meaning one must be willing to die to self, take the low place, and prioritize Christ's will over personal desires or opinions. Drawing from Ephesians 4, the speaker stresses that preserving unity requires humility, gentleness, patience, and love, which are necessary preparations for eternal fellowship in heaven. Ultimately, unity is found by agreeing on the core belief that God and Jesus are everything, even when disagreeing on secondary issues.
25mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Testimony of Assurance
Jeremy Utley · Sep 1, 2021 · 25m
The central message is that true Christian assurance comes from more than just knowing facts or reciting doctrines; it is a present, lived reality. Drawing from Hebrews 10:19 and Revelation 12:11, the speaker emphasizes that believers overcome the enemy not only by the blood of Jesus but also by the 'word of their testimony.' This testimony must be a current declaration of knowing God and being convinced of His ability to guard what we have entrusted to Him, reflecting the authority of a disciple living in God's presence.
19mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Careful to Avoid Causing Others to Stumble
Jeremy Utley · Aug 16, 2021 · 19m
The central message is the profound seriousness of causing others to stumble, drawing parallels from scripture passages like 2 Corinthians, Jude, and Revelation. The speaker emphasizes that this sin is taken extremely seriously by God, citing Jesus's warning regarding stumbling little ones. He applies this principle broadly to modern issues of conscience, urging believers to avoid setting stumbling blocks for others in their personal lives, family, and the church.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Chorus of Jesus's Wilderness Song
Jeremy Utley · Aug 11, 2021 · 17m
The central message is that Christian life requires becoming an exact reflection of Jesus, achieved through personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that true 'rest' is not about outward circumstances but about inner triumph through obedience, exemplified by Peter walking on the stormy sea. Furthermore, the greatest difficulty is not the circumstance itself, but the temptation within it, which presents an opportunity to declare God's goodness and sovereignty.
15mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - August 8, 2021
CFC Messages · Aug 9, 2021 · 15m
The central message is the vital importance of encouraging others, drawing parallels from Jesus delaying his ascension to encourage the disciples. True encouragement requires a heart filled with love and a desire to show others God's love. If one cannot encourage others, the speaker suggests starting by encouraging one's own soul or one's family.
15mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Aug 2, 2021 · 15m
The central message is that Christians are called to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that true joy and the filling of the Holy Spirit are maintained not by external circumstances, but by choosing to endure the 'little crosses'—the daily struggles—with faith. This requires fixing our eyes on Jesus and trusting God's unseen work, even when the path seems like a wilderness.
13mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Drifting Away, or Diligently Entering?
Jeremy Utley · Jul 28, 2021 · 13m
The central message is the urgent need for believers to remain diligent in their walk with God, recognizing that spiritual decline can be a gradual 'drifting' rather than a sudden 'fall.' The speaker emphasizes that the most critical question is not 'Have I fallen away?' but rather, 'Am I falling away?' He urges the audience to pay close attention to the Word heard, to prioritize the present day, and to focus on the essential relationship with Christ above all other concerns.
9mNCCF Church
Annie Poonen - What We Need In Times Like These
Annie Poonen · Jul 26, 2021 · 9m
In perilous times, Christians need a strong anchor, which the speaker identifies as the hope found in Jesus Christ. This anchor is secured by Jesus, who is the steadfast rock, and requires two components: the hope of His return and the personal commitment to purify oneself as He is pure. Following Jesus and taking up the cross are necessary to fully grasp both strands of this vital anchor.
43mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Acquiring The Mind of Christ
Zac Poonen · Jul 26, 2021 · 43m
The central message is that Christians must strive to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. Drawing from parables, the speaker emphasizes that the key is not the quantity of spiritual gifts received, but the faithful percentage of effort applied to what is given. A major danger is having a 'one talent' gift and doing nothing with it, which stems from a misunderstanding of God as an overly demanding taskmaster.
14mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Don't Take Issue With Any of the Lord's Dealings
Jeremy Utley · Jul 21, 2021 · 14m
The central message is to accept all of God's dealings without grumbling or disputing, remembering that taking issue with God's plan is a sign of pride that hinders receiving grace. Instead of wishing for different circumstances—whether concerning oneself, others, or situations—one must gain a revelation to see every challenge as a divinely appointed pathway for God's glory and personal growth in Christ.
20mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Avoid the Errors of Judas
Jeremy Utley · Jul 14, 2021 · 20m
The central message is to avoid the errors exemplified by Judas Iscariot, which involves misplaced ambition and a failure to heed warnings. The speaker cautions against reducing discipleship to mere rules or cold orthodoxy, emphasizing instead the 'law of the spirit'—a living, sensitive connection to Christ. Furthermore, one must guard against seeking recognition or status, remembering that true service is done as unworthy servants.
13mNCCF Church
Why Still Jesus? - Part 3
CFC Messages · Jul 13, 2021 · 13m
The speaker shares that their continued commitment to Jesus stems from the transformative work of the Holy Spirit, which changes them from the inside out. They emphasize that true life and rest are found only in Christ, not in personal efforts or worldly pursuits. The core message is one of daily surrender, trusting that God leads believers in triumph and allows Christ's fragrance to be spread through them.
13mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Jul 13, 2021 · 13m
The speaker reflects on the story of the adulteress in John 8, emphasizing that while Jesus forgives and says, 'go and sin no more,' true obedience requires more than just accepting forgiveness. He advises going to Jesus's feet, like Mary, to learn how to live right, drawing parallels to Matthew 4:4 (man shall not live by bread alone but by every word). Ultimately, the message is one of discipleship, accepting the yoke of Christ's word, and walking with Him through faith and the Holy Spirit.
23mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Most Important Commandment
Zac Poonen · Jun 14, 2021 · 23m
The central message emphasizes that true Christian growth comes not from impressive knowledge or ministry activity, but from loving the Lord with one's whole self and loving one's fellow believers. The speaker argues that genuine spirituality is found in humility, comparing the pursuit of knowledge to the 'tree of knowledge' versus the life found in the 'tree of life,' which is accessed through humble devotion. Ultimately, Christian growth requires moving understanding from the mind to the heart, which is achieved through humility.
21mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Jun 8, 2021 · 21m
The speaker urges listeners to avoid spiritual complacency by maintaining a continuous hunger and thirst for God, mirroring Jesus' dependence on Him. This neediness must translate into complete dependence on God, which is required for God to answer prayers for oneself, family, and the church. Furthermore, true spiritual growth requires eliminating self-righteousness, finger-pointing, and wickedness to truly serve the hungry and afflicted.
20mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - What Your Part Is In Christ's Body
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2021 · 20m
The central message is that every believer has a necessary function within the local Body of Christ, just as every joint in the human body is essential. Believers should not feel inadequate or useless because of perceived shortcomings, but rather recognize and exercise the gifts God has given them. Furthermore, the sermon emphasizes that spiritual growth requires a consistent, personal walk with God, prioritizing listening to God's Word above all else.
6mNCCF Church
Annie Poonen - Jesus Calls Us O'er The Tumult
Annie Poonen · May 31, 2021 · 6m
The central message is that Christians are called to follow Jesus, especially amidst life's inevitable turmoil and suffering. This calling requires personal growth in purity, functioning within the local church, and denying oneself daily by letting go of all idols—whether they be material possessions, career attachments, or even personal comfort. Ultimately, the call is rooted in God's unending mercy, leading believers to offer themselves as living sacrifices to Christ.
4m 39sNCCF Church
Andrei Pavlov commits to NCCF
Andrei Pavlov · May 25, 2021 · 4m 39s
The speaker recounts his journey from depression and hopelessness to finding faith through Jesus Christ. He credits a pivotal moment, inspired by watching a preacher, with giving him the strength to turn to God. His commitment deepened through attending a conference and eventually receiving water baptism at NCCF, which he views as a place of family and growth in Christ-likeness.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Ancient Paths of NCCF
Jeremy Utley · May 19, 2021 · 17m
The speaker outlines three 'ancient paths' for Christian growth: dwelling in the 'lap of love,' striving to be conformed to the image of Christ by daily self-denial, and maintaining a zealous commitment to repentance. He emphasizes that true discipleship involves actively taking up the cross daily and that a godly response to conviction is what the Lord desires.
28mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Greatest Miracle
Jeremy Utley · May 18, 2021 · 28m
The speaker reviews several miracles performed by Jesus, such as casting out demons, healing the sick, and miraculous catches. However, he concludes that the greatest miracle is not a physical healing or provision, but rather the simple call to discipleship, exemplified by Jesus calling Levi to follow him. He urges the audience to treasure the calling to be a disciple above all other potential miracles.