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51mZac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 3
Zac Poonen · May 25
53mZac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 2
Zac Poonen · May 18
5mBobby McDonald - Light From The Lord Helps Us See Things How He Sees Them
Bobby McDonald · May 11
1h 6mZac Poonen - Lessons From Seven Wives And Seven Mothers
Zac Poonen · May 11
7mJeremy Utley and Zac Poonen - Communion Message
Zac Poonen · May 4
59mZac Poonen - Build Close Relationships In Your Family
Zac Poonen · Apr 28
5mBobby McDonald - Shine The Light On Your Deeds To See Their Origin
Bobby McDonald · Apr 20
8mJeremy Utley - The Cup And The Sword
Jeremy Utley · Apr 15
50mZac Poonen - Death To Self And The Resurrected Life
Zac Poonen · Apr 14
3m 18sZac Poonen - Communion Message
Zac Poonen · Apr 7
51mZac Poonen - During This Time, Let Patience Do A Perfect Work In You
Zac Poonen · Apr 6
49mZac Poonen - We Are More Than Conquerors
Zac Poonen · Mar 23
5mBobby McDonald - Being Like A Young Bride In A Married Land
Bobby McDonald · Mar 21
17mNCCF Church Sharing - March 8, 2020
NCCF Church · Mar 13
18mBobby McDonald - This Season Isn’t Forever, Beware of Squandering It
Bobby McDonald · Feb 20
20mNCCF Church Sharing - February 9, 2020
NCCF Church · Feb 14
21mNCCF Church Sharing - February 2, 2020
NCCF Church · Feb 6
25mJeremy Utley - Making Disciple Makers
Jeremy Utley · Feb 6
21mNCCF Church Sharing - January 26, 2020
NCCF Church · Jan 31
24mBobby McDonald - There's Only 1 Thing Necessary
Bobby McDonald · Jan 29
17mNCCF Church Sharing - January 19, 2020
NCCF Church · Jan 23
22mNCCF Church Sharing - January 12, 2020
NCCF Church · Jan 17
23mNCCF Church Sharing - December 22, 2019
NCCF Church · Dec 27
8mThe Leyva Family Commits to NCCF
David and Anna Leyva · Dec 13
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.
51mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 3
Zac Poonen · May 25, 2020 · 51m
The central message is that true Christian growth requires a deep, constant hunger for righteousness, which the speaker defines as a heart abounding in love for all people, starting at home. The speaker warns that complacency or satisfaction with current piety is the greatest threat to spiritual growth, urging listeners to actively pursue holiness and love, just as Paul pressed toward the upward call of God.
53mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 2
Zac Poonen · May 18, 2020 · 53m
Jesus consistently preached radical discipleship, not merely to large crowds, but to those willing to follow wholeheartedly. He taught that true discipleship requires radical commitment, exemplified by passages where he spoke of hating one's own family, carrying the cross, and giving up possessions. The speaker warns that a church's growth in size is meaningless if it lacks a core of radical, wholehearted followers willing to sacrifice for the Lord.
5mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Light From The Lord Helps Us See Things How He Sees Them
Bobby McDonald · May 11, 2020 · 5m
The central message is that true understanding and guidance from God come not just from receiving answers or knowledge, but from experiencing His light, which allows one to see situations from His perspective. The speaker uses the analogy of a puzzle in the dark to illustrate that God's light enables a deeper view of His work and love, which is more valuable than solving immediate problems. Ultimately, this means prioritizing intimate fellowship with Christ over merely seeking solutions to external struggles.
1h 6mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Lessons From Seven Wives And Seven Mothers
Zac Poonen · May 11, 2020 · 1h 6m
The sermon emphasizes that the ultimate goal for Christians is to reflect Jesus Christ, which requires personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker uses biblical examples, particularly Eve and Job's wife, to warn against wives taking over headship or failing to submit to God's authority, stressing that a wife's ultimate example of submission is following Christ's submission to the Father.
7mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley and Zac Poonen - Communion Message
Zac Poonen · May 4, 2020 · 7m
The message emphasizes that communion is a reminder of Christ's death and the believer's commitment to discipleship. It stresses that Christians must live constantly in a state of self-examination, judging themselves rightly daily, not just during the observance of the Lord's Table. This constant self-assessment prepares one for the Lord's return, ensuring nothing is found lacking when standing before Him.
59mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Build Close Relationships In Your Family
Zac Poonen · Apr 28, 2020 · 59m
The speaker urges listeners to redeem the time by making the most of their time, emphasizing that this involves more than just Bible study. A crucial aspect of redeeming time is building close fellowship within the family, as the text suggests that the distance between fathers and children was a cause for divine displeasure. He concludes by stressing the importance of strengthening family bonds in preparation for the Lord's coming.
5mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Shine The Light On Your Deeds To See Their Origin
Bobby McDonald · Apr 20, 2020 · 5m
The central message is that true Christian living requires bringing all deeds, thoughts, and attitudes into the light of God's truth to ensure they are genuinely wrought by God's will. The speaker encourages believers to adopt the attitude of constant self-examination, similar to David's plea, to purify their inner selves. By continually checking one's actions and thoughts against the Lord's will, believers can grow closer to reflecting Jesus.
8mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Cup And The Sword
Jeremy Utley · Apr 15, 2020 · 8m
The central message is that to effectively share the 'cup of salvation' with others, one must first be willing to accept whatever the Lord sends, even if it is painful. The speaker draws a parallel between Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane and Peter drawing a sword; just as Jesus was called to drink the cup, the believer must put away the 'sword' of self-defense, justification, and resistance. Only by accepting the Father's will can one minister the salvation to others.
50mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Death To Self And The Resurrected Life
Zac Poonen · Apr 14, 2020 · 50m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be reflections of Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that sin separates us from God's original plan, and while Christ's sacrifice removed the curse, believers must actively walk in the light to avoid the darkness of sin, such as unforgiveness. Ultimately, Jesus' death opened access to the Tree of Life, mirroring the tearing of the temple curtain, which grants us confidence to approach God.
3m 18sNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Communion Message
Zac Poonen · Apr 7, 2020 · 3m 18s
The central message is that Christians must strive to be a reflection of Jesus Christ both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. Drawing from the early church in Acts, the speaker emphasizes that even when meeting in different homes, believers remain one body in Christ. Partaking of the bread and cup should be done with deep remembrance of Christ's sacrifice, signifying a willingness to die with Him and take sin seriously.
51mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - During This Time, Let Patience Do A Perfect Work In You
Zac Poonen · Apr 6, 2020 · 51m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus by aligning their lives with God's ultimate purpose, as described in Romans 8:28-29. This requires loving God supremely above all earthly attachments—including family, career, or comfort—because only such alignment ensures that all circumstances work together for good. The speaker encourages the audience to embrace trials with joy, referencing James 1:2, as a test of this supreme devotion to Christ.
49mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - We Are More Than Conquerors
Zac Poonen · Mar 23, 2020 · 49m
The central message is that the Christian life's ultimate goal is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, making all other pursuits secondary. The speaker emphasizes that true surrender to God's will, even through suffering, is how believers grow. He concludes by assuring the audience that what God did for Jesus, He will do for them, citing promises of provision and companionship.
5mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Being Like A Young Bride In A Married Land
Bobby McDonald · Mar 21, 2020 · 5m
The sermon uses the metaphor of a young bride to illustrate the ideal relationship with God. The central message is the need to maintain the initial eagerness and devotion of a young bride, rather than becoming complacent or distracted by worldly things. The speaker emphasizes that believers must be vigilant to catch unfaithfulness in their hearts early, recognizing that true devotion means finding God as the ultimate refuge.
17mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - March 8, 2020
CFC Messages · Mar 13, 2020 · 17m
The central message is the necessity of living for Christ consistently, both when others are watching and when one is alone. The speaker emphasizes that true faith is tested in private moments, requiring a shift from a 'soulish' to a 'spiritual' life. He concludes by interpreting 'work out your salvation with fear and trembling' not as legalistic fear, but as profound reverence for the sacrifice of Christ.
18mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - This Season Isn’t Forever, Beware of Squandering It
Bobby McDonald · Feb 20, 2020 · 18m
The speaker emphasizes that all good qualities, knowledge, or abilities are gifts from God, preventing boasting or looking down on others. True Christian life requires recognizing one's utter dependence on God, leading to a complete surrender of one's own will. This surrender, or crucifixion with Christ, is necessary for Jesus to live through the believer, which is contrasted with merely 'training' oneself to be religious.
20mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - February 9, 2020
CFC Messages · Feb 14, 2020 · 20m
The central message is finding deep rest by following Jesus, which requires embracing humility and gentleness, as taught in Matthew 11:28-30. True rest is not merely escaping surface troubles but surrendering everything—our thoughts, emotions, and ambitions—to Jesus, as exemplified by John 17:10. This surrender allows us to find stability, trusting in Jesus's unwavering presence even when life feels chaotic.
21mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - February 2, 2020
CFC Messages · Feb 6, 2020 · 21m
The speaker encourages listeners to place their trust solely in the Lord, drawing parallels from Isaiah's warning against relying on foreign powers like Egypt. He applies this principle to modern life, advising against basing decisions on worldly factors like job security or compensation. Ultimately, the message centers on finding stability and purpose by aligning one's life and actions with the will of God, mirroring Jesus' unwavering commitment to the Father's purpose.
25mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Making Disciple Makers
Jeremy Utley · Feb 6, 2020 · 25m
The speaker uses the obscure biblical figure Jonadab to challenge the audience about their legacy and ambition as disciples of Christ. Jonadab is highlighted for his faithfulness, specifically for raising godly children who obeyed his commands, which earned him the promise from the Lord that he would never lack a man to stand before Him. This challenges the listener to prioritize raising disciples with the same level of obedience and devotion.
21mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - January 26, 2020
CFC Messages · Jan 31, 2020 · 21m
The central message emphasizes that Christian growth requires believers to first internalize God's commands personally before attempting to teach them to others. The speaker warns against hypocrisy, using the analogy of a flight mask to illustrate that one must secure their own spiritual survival first. True discipleship requires taking God's Word as life, approaching it with humility, and constantly examining one's own heart and actions.
24mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - There's Only 1 Thing Necessary
Bobby McDonald · Jan 29, 2020 · 24m
The central message is that while life presents many obligations and distractions, only one thing is truly necessary: focusing on Jesus. Drawing from the story of Martha and Mary, the speaker warns against getting caught up in preparations and worldly tasks, which can lead us to postpone our relationship with God. True discipleship means recognizing Jesus as the ultimate priority, allowing life's burdens to drive us toward Him as our refuge and rest.
17mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - January 19, 2020
CFC Messages · Jan 23, 2020 · 17m
The speaker reflects on Isaiah 42:16, emphasizing the personal nature of God's love, as indicated by the phrase "I will." He shares personal testimonies of God leading him from a place of spiritual blindness to an area of abundant life and spiritual growth. The core message is that God leads us through difficult times ("darkness" and "rugged places") to bring light and smoothness, assuring us that He will not leave us until He has completed His work in our lives.
22mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - January 12, 2020
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 22m
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.
23mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - December 22, 2019
CFC Messages · Dec 27, 2019 · 23m
The central message is that Christian life is a continuous, team-based race requiring daily effort to reflect Christ. Drawing from Revelation 22 and 1 Corinthians 9, the speaker emphasizes that believers must actively practice righteousness and maintain holiness daily, rather than being content with past declarations of grace. This requires constant self-examination in all areas of life, including speech and media consumption.
8mNCCF Church
The Leyva Family Commits to NCCF
David and Anna Leyva · Dec 13, 2019 · 8m
The Leyva family shares their commitment to the NCCF, emphasizing that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. They express deep gratitude for the community, noting that the program provided necessary mentorship and discipleship, helping them move beyond mere routine attendance to a deeper commitment to Christlikeness. They find assurance in the belief that God uses trials, like the one leading them to NCCF, to draw them closer to Him and equip them for life.