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26mZac Poonen - Peace In Our Hearts And With All People
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
22mJeremy Utley - Our Christian Ambition
Jeremy Utley · Apr 18
4m 15sNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Apr 18
11mJeremy Utley - A Godly Attitude Towards Enemies
Jeremy Utley · Apr 13
3m 58sNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Apr 12
25mZac Poonen - Jesus Came To Call Sinners To Repent
Zac Poonen · Apr 11
17mBobby McDonald - Preventing Spiritual Leaks By Judging Ourself
Bobby McDonald · Apr 5
4m 8sNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Apr 5
8mJeremy Utley - The Horizontal Aspect of the Cross in Communion
Jeremy Utley · Apr 5
28mZac Poonen - Christians Who Worship An "Idol-god" And Not Our Heavenly Father
Zac Poonen · Apr 4
4m 57sNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Mar 29
9mAnnie Poonen - Make Me Your Captive, Lord
Annie Poonen · Mar 28
45mZac Poonen - What It Means To Fear God And Worship Him
Zac Poonen · Mar 28
14mJeremy Utley - Take the Fight for Peace Seriously
Jeremy Utley · Mar 23
4m 41sNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Mar 22
23mJeremy Utley - The Secret of Building the Church
Jeremy Utley · Mar 22
27mZac Poonen - How God Enables Us To Prophesy
Zac Poonen · Mar 21
3m 35sNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Mar 15
29mZac Poonen - Living by the Word of God
Zac Poonen · Mar 14
15mJeremy Utley - Do I Really Want To Be A Blessing?
Jeremy Utley · Mar 9
5mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Mar 8
19mBobby McDonald - 6 Ways God Uses Affliction
Bobby McDonald · Mar 8
26mZac Poonen - Temptations That Jesus Overcame In His First Thirty Years
Zac Poonen · Mar 8
4m 42sNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Mar 1
August 3 | Daily Devotion | Repentance Is The Mark Of Being Truly Born Again | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Repentance is the defining mark of a truly born-again Christian. Without genuine repentance—a turning away from sin with changed behavior—one's claim to conversion is hollow and superficial.
26mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Peace In Our Hearts And With All People
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2022 · 26m
The central message is that true peace—both in our hearts and with others—comes from internal purity, not just outward appearance. Drawing from Matthew 23, the speaker explains that one must clean the inside before the outside can appear clean. This internal cleansing is achieved through confessing sin and maintaining a right relationship with God, which results in the 'perfect peace' that is a birthright through faith in Christ.
22mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Our Christian Ambition
Jeremy Utley · Apr 18, 2022 · 22m
The central ambition for Christians is not achieving outward success or gathering crowds, but rather being an exact reflection of Jesus by pleasing God the Father. The speaker draws parallels from Jesus' life, noting that his true desire was to please his Father, not to perform miracles. Therefore, our ambition should be to live in a way that pleases God in all areas of life, recognizing that worldly distractions can hinder this primary goal.
4m 15sNCCF Church
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CFC Messages · Apr 18, 2022 · 4m 15s
The message encourages believers to cast their burdens upon the Lord, trusting that He will sustain them and that the righteous will not be shaken. The speaker emphasizes that while the world will bring shaking, God provides enduring gifts of faith, hope, and love. Drawing from Jesus' death on the cross, the sermon urges the congregation to remain steadfast and prove their faith, hope, and love until the end.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - A Godly Attitude Towards Enemies
Jeremy Utley · Apr 13, 2022 · 11m
The sermon uses Psalm 54 and accounts of David's life to illustrate a godly response to enemies. While David praises God for deliverance, the speaker challenges the tendency to wish punishment on enemies, contrasting it with the New Covenant call to forgive, as exemplified by Jesus. Ultimately, the message shifts focus to God's desire for the wicked to repent and live rather than to die.
3m 58sNCCF Church
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CFC Messages · Apr 12, 2022 · 3m 58s
The central message emphasizes desiring compassion and mercy over mere ritualistic sacrifice, drawing from Matthew 9:13. The speaker urges the listeners to examine their hearts regarding those who do not know the Lord or are struggling with sin, advocating for mercy in all dealings rather than judgment. Ultimately, the message calls for believers to be merciful because the Lord has been merciful to them, remembering that mercy triumphs over judgment.
25mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Jesus Came To Call Sinners To Repent
Zac Poonen · Apr 11, 2022 · 25m
Jesus primarily condemned hypocrisy, which the speaker notes is a sin rarely mentioned in the Old Testament. The sermon analyzes three types of sinners using the Prodigal Son parable: the accidentally lost sheep, the self-serving prodigal son, and the self-righteous elder brother. Ultimately, the central message is the necessity of humility, urging believers to treat everyone with respect, recognizing that true spirituality involves considering others as more important than oneself.
17mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Preventing Spiritual Leaks By Judging Ourself
Bobby McDonald · Apr 5, 2022 · 17m
The central message is the necessity of diligently and honestly examining oneself, comparing it to inspecting a pipe for hidden leaks. The speaker urges listeners to look closely at subtle sins, attitudes, or areas of carelessness in their spiritual lives, as ignoring them will cause damage over time. True spiritual health requires a willingness to confront the truth about oneself, repent, and strive for excellence, much like an athlete constantly seeking improvement.
4m 8sNCCF Church
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CFC Messages · Apr 5, 2022 · 4m 8s
The message emphasizes that true worship involves offering a sacrifice of thanksgiving, even before experiencing deliverance. Drawing from Psalm 50 and the example of Jonah, the speaker teaches that this thanksgiving must be accompanied by obedience, which means ordering one's way according to God's will, regardless of current feelings. This attitude pleases the Lord and leads to His provision.
8mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Horizontal Aspect of the Cross in Communion
Jeremy Utley · Apr 5, 2022 · 8m
The speaker argues that approaching the Lord's Table should encompass both personal piety and a deep care for the community. While self-examination is necessary, the Christian's longing should mirror Jesus' desire to share the meal with his disciples, emphasizing that communion is a communal act. True devotion involves a passion for the church's purity and unity, reflecting the interconnectedness of loving God and loving one's neighbor.
28mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Christians Who Worship An "Idol-god" And Not Our Heavenly Father
Zac Poonen · Apr 4, 2022 · 28m
The central message is that true Christian worship must be directed toward the living, risen Christ, not an idolized version of Him. The speaker argues that treating Christ as an idol—one who cannot hear prayer, speak, or act—is a result of unaddressed sin in one's heart, which prevents a genuine connection with God. To worship the real Christ, believers must confront their internal attitudes and rely on the assurance that He hears and answers prayer through the Scriptures.
4m 57sNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Mar 29, 2022 · 4m 57s
The central message emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. The speaker stresses that receiving the Holy Spirit is contingent upon knowing and diligently keeping God's word, demonstrating love through obedience. Following this obedience brings confidence and assurance that God will care for our needs.
9mNCCF Church
Annie Poonen - Make Me Your Captive, Lord
Annie Poonen · Mar 28, 2022 · 9m
The central message is that true freedom is found not in self-determination, but in willingly surrendering one's will to Jesus Christ. The speaker uses the metaphor of a captive to illustrate that we are all slaves—first to sin, and then to various worldly attachments like habits, people-pleasing, or loneliness. By choosing to be a captive of the Lord, we find true strength and freedom.
45mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - What It Means To Fear God And Worship Him
Zac Poonen · Mar 28, 2022 · 45m
The central message is that true closeness to God is proven by understanding and proclaiming the 'secrets' or mysteries of God, which are revealed to those who fear Him. The speaker emphasizes that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom and points to Jesus's prayer for deliverance from spiritual death, rather than physical death, as proof of this. Ultimately, the Holy Spirit is presented as the necessary helper given to believers primarily to help them overcome sin.
14mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Take the Fight for Peace Seriously
Jeremy Utley · Mar 23, 2022 · 14m
The central message is that believers must take the pursuit and evidence of peace very seriously, as it is deeply connected to sanctification. True peace, characterized by the rule of Christ's peace in the heart, is the evidence of cleansing and repentance. When peace is absent, it signals a need to confess sin and seek forgiveness, recognizing that the peace of Christ must rule the heart before one can properly respond to life's disturbances.
4m 41sNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Mar 22, 2022 · 4m 41s
The speaker reflects on Psalm 37:23, emphasizing that a Christian's life should be a constant journey toward the cross, mirroring Jesus' willing surrender of his own will to God's. True maturity involves willingly crucifying one's own desires and flesh whenever they conflict with God's will, trusting in Christ's perfect example for empowerment.
23mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Secret of Building the Church
Jeremy Utley · Mar 22, 2022 · 23m
The church is built by every individual member working according to their God-given gifts, not just by designated leaders. Each believer has a responsibility to contribute to the body's growth, which requires an eager desire to serve and speak. The secret to effective contribution, particularly prophecy, is cultivating a life of deep listening to the Lord, moving beyond mere ritualistic Bible reading.
27mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - How God Enables Us To Prophesy
Zac Poonen · Mar 21, 2022 · 27m
The central message emphasizes that Christian life requires becoming an exact reflection of Jesus through personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker stresses that true spiritual gifting, like prophecy, comes from being filled with God's encouragement and comfort, which is received through personal experience with God's word during difficulties. A key takeaway is that God treats us according to how we treat others, making forgiveness and kindness essential for spiritual growth.
3m 35sNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Mar 15, 2022 · 3m 35s
The central message is that Christians should not boast in their riches, intelligence, or power, but rather in knowing and understanding God. The speaker uses examples like the Israelites not having horses and chariots, and Rahab's rope, to emphasize that true salvation and security come only from trusting in the Lord, especially as difficult times approach.
29mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Living by the Word of God
Zac Poonen · Mar 14, 2022 · 29m
The central message is that true Christian life requires more than just academic knowledge of scripture; one must receive the 'breath of God' through the Word. This deep engagement, which involves meditating on scripture daily, equips believers to be adequate for every good work and results in a life that prospers in doing the will of God. The speaker emphasizes that this process leads to unwavering assurance of salvation and a life rooted in God's purpose.
15mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Do I Really Want To Be A Blessing?
Jeremy Utley · Mar 9, 2022 · 15m
The speaker reflects on six reasons God allows affliction, ultimately arguing that the most undervalued reason is the opportunity to grow in sympathy for others. He draws parallels to Jesus's teaching that loving God requires loving one's neighbor, suggesting that indifference to others proves a lack of love for God. The message concludes by emphasizing that Jesus deeply valued sympathy, even humbling himself to experience human weakness, which should challenge the listener's own valuation of compassion.
5mNCCF Church
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CFC Messages · Mar 8, 2022 · 5m
The central message is that while Christians will face many afflictions, God promises deliverance. True deliverance, according to the speaker, is not merely being rescued from a situation, but being delivered from the associated evils like anxiety, impatience, and self-reliance. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that the attribute of a righteous person is not perfect holiness, but rather the willingness to cry out in dependence to the Lord and the ability to rise up after falling.
19mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - 6 Ways God Uses Affliction
Bobby McDonald · Mar 8, 2022 · 19m
God uses affliction not just to remove problems, but to build us up and make us more like Jesus Christ. This process involves developing a deep, consistent rest in God, even during storms, and learning to love unconditionally, mirroring God's impartial love. Ultimately, affliction is a tool for spiritual refinement, enabling us to overcome challenges through Christ's power.
26mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Temptations That Jesus Overcame In His First Thirty Years
Zac Poonen · Mar 8, 2022 · 26m
The speaker discusses the importance of reflecting Jesus Christ by growing in purity personally and functioning within the local church. A key teaching point is distinguishing between temptation and sin, referencing James 1:14-15, where temptation is merely attraction, but sin occurs when that attraction is yielded to. He also advises against self-condemnation and discouragement, emphasizing that Christ was tempted in all points, including sickness, which was an aspect of his humanity.
4m 42sNCCF Church
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CFC Messages · Mar 1, 2022 · 4m 42s
The message centers on the motivation for persistent prayer, drawing inspiration from Isaiah 62:1, where the prophet vows not to be silent until Zion's righteousness shines forth. The speaker applies this to personal life, urging the congregation to pray ceaselessly for their families and loved ones until they are saved and become disciples. A key takeaway is the necessity of never giving up in prayer, regardless of delays, until God completes His work.