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13mNCCF Church Sharing - December 9, 2018
NCCF Church · Dec 11
12mNCCF Church Sharing - November 11, 2018
NCCF Church · Nov 14
13mNCCF Church Sharing - November 4, 2018
NCCF Church · Nov 11
33mNCCF Church Sharing - October 21, 2018
NCCF Church · Oct 23
9mBobby McDonald - Our Calling Is Clear - To Be Like Jesus
Bobby McDonald · Oct 18
20mNCCF Church Sharing - October 7, 2018
NCCF Church · Oct 12
15mBobby McDonald - Perfect Love On Earth
Bobby McDonald · Oct 3
21mNCCF Church Sharing - September 23, 2018
NCCF Church · Sep 25
28mNCCF Church Sharing - September 16, 2018
NCCF Church · Sep 18
17mJeremy Utley - Do Not Despise the Little Ones
Jeremy Utley · Sep 11
4m 42sNCCF Church Sharing - September 9, 2018
NCCF Church · Sep 10
7mBobby McDonald - Struck Down But Not Destroyed
Bobby McDonald · Sep 4
23mNCCF Church Sharing - September 2, 2018
NCCF Church · Sep 4
16mBobby McDonald - Being Diligent to Enter God's Rest
Bobby McDonald · Aug 27
58mZac Poonen - Giving Christ First Place In Everything
Zac Poonen · Aug 21
19mNCCF Church Sharing - August 5, 2018
NCCF Church · Aug 12
5mPradeepan's Family Commits to NCCF
Pradeepan · Aug 5
9mNCCF Church Sharing - July 15, 2018
NCCF Church · Jul 18
28mZac Poonen - The Example Of Two Good Mothers
Zac Poonen · Jul 11
44mZac Poonen - The Narrow Way To Life
Zac Poonen · Jul 11
15mBobby McDonald - The Path To Reconciliation
Bobby McDonald · Jul 6
1h 2mZac Poonen - A Contented Life Within Our Boundaries
Zac Poonen · Jun 21
1h 1mZac Poonen - Dying To Self And Entering Into Rest
Zac Poonen · Jun 6
1h 26mZac Poonen - Living By Every Word That God Speaks
Zac Poonen · Jun 6
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.
13mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - December 9, 2018
CFC Messages · Dec 11, 2018 · 13m
The message emphasizes that the Christian life requires striving to overcome, drawing encouragement from the image of a struggling snail reaching an ark. The speaker notes that God notices even the smallest efforts, and this principle applies to overcoming life's challenges, as exemplified by the speaker's anticipation of fatherhood. Ultimately, the core message is that true protection and life come not from self-sufficiency (like the turtle's shell) but from returning into the Father's embrace and fellowship.
12mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - November 11, 2018
CFC Messages · Nov 14, 2018 · 12m
The central message is to avoid despising any person, whether in professional settings, among unbelievers, or within one's own home. The speaker draws lessons from scripture, emphasizing that God does not despise anyone, and that our attitude toward others reflects our understanding of God's great mercy. He urges believers to pray for others with the hope that God will use them for His greater purposes, rather than just praying for their salvation.
13mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - November 4, 2018
CFC Messages · Nov 11, 2018 · 13m
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.'
33mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - October 21, 2018
CFC Messages · Oct 23, 2018 · 33m
The message emphasizes that God's immense love for us, proven by His calling us despite our backgrounds, should compel us to respond with selfless love to others. Instead of judging others' failures, we should adopt a posture of humility, asking, "Perhaps I am the problem." The speaker also draws a parallel to Haggai's message, urging believers not to become comfortable in their blessings but to maintain a burden for God's work.
9mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Our Calling Is Clear - To Be Like Jesus
Bobby McDonald · Oct 18, 2018 · 9m
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus, which is achieved both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. This pursuit of holiness is not an end in itself, but rather the means to achieve oneness with God and with other believers. Striving against sin is presented as the necessary process, like physical therapy, that gradually changes us and makes it easier to deny our own will.
20mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - October 7, 2018
CFC Messages · Oct 12, 2018 · 20m
The speaker encourages the audience to view difficult people not as the source of the problem, but as an opportunity to improve their own conduct, drawing from Hebrews 3. He emphasizes that true Christian growth involves seeing oneself as part of the issue and actively sowing kindness and encouragement rather than criticism. The message concludes by highlighting God's masterful ability to encourage and love us through various means, using examples from Zerubbabel and Jesus' intercession.
15mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Perfect Love On Earth
Bobby McDonald · Oct 3, 2018 · 15m
The central message is that Christian life requires being a reflection of Jesus' perfect, self-giving love, which is the opposite of a 'give-me' mentality. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus exemplified this love by constantly giving himself for others, even to the end. He encourages listeners to fix their eyes on Jesus' life—his sympathy, gentleness, and willingness to serve—as the model for enduring life's difficulties.
21mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - September 23, 2018
CFC Messages · Sep 25, 2018 · 21m
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.
28mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - September 16, 2018
CFC Messages · Sep 18, 2018 · 28m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus by maintaining a standard of sound doctrine and practical Christianity in all areas of life. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship is demonstrated not just by teaching, but by one's character, citing examples from Paul's life and Malachi's character. Ultimately, living this life requires the power of the Holy Spirit, which the speaker assures the audience is given richly to all who believe.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Do Not Despise the Little Ones
Jeremy Utley · Sep 11, 2018 · 17m
The speaker emphasizes that Christian growth requires being a doer of the word, mirroring Jesus' example of listening as a disciple rather than merely gathering information like a scribe. He focuses on the command not to despise the little ones, drawing from Matthew 18 and 19. This teaching extends to recognizing that every person, including children, is made in God's image and is stewarding God's nature, requiring us to see past superficial quirks to the divine nature within.
4m 42sNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - September 9, 2018
CFC Messages · Sep 10, 2018 · 4m 42s
The message uses the parable of the Prodigal Son to illustrate that merely attending church or having a routine fellowship with God is insufficient. True spiritual maturity requires moving beyond discussing personal needs and problems to actively seeking to know the Father's heart for others. The speaker emphasizes that knowing God's heart leads to practical action, such as encouraging or reaching out to other believers.
7mNCCF Church
transcribingBobby McDonald - Struck Down But Not Destroyed
Bobby McDonald · Sep 4, 2018 · 7m
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 actively participating as fully functioning members within the local church.
23mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - September 2, 2018
CFC Messages · Sep 4, 2018 · 23m
The central message is that the ultimate goal of Christian instruction and Bible study is love, not merely accumulating knowledge. The speaker encourages listeners to interact with Scripture as a disciple—seeking what reveals God's heart and love—rather than as a scribe, who focuses only on theological details. Ultimately, love is presented as the only treasure that lasts into eternity.
16mNCCF Church
transcribingBobby McDonald - Being Diligent to Enter God's Rest
Bobby McDonald · Aug 27, 2018 · 16m
The ultimate goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation is achieved both individually through cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by actively participating as fully functioning members within the local church.
58mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Giving Christ First Place In Everything
Zac Poonen · Aug 21, 2018 · 58m
The central message is that for a believer to function effectively in the body of Christ, Jesus Christ must occupy the first place in every area of life. The speaker uses biblical examples, including Adam and Eve and the ministry of Paul, to illustrate that when Christ is prioritized, believers are empowered by God and can withstand opposition. Conversely, allowing anything else—be it knowledge, human approval, or worldly concerns—to take precedence will hinder one's effectiveness in the church.
19mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - August 5, 2018
CFC Messages · Aug 12, 2018 · 19m
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian life requires both individual purity and corporate function as the Body of Christ. He draws from Ephesians to show that Jesus's primary purpose was to reconcile divided groups (like Jews and Gentiles) into one body through the cross. Furthermore, God intends to manifest His wisdom through the unity of the church, urging believers to actively preserve the unity of the Spirit by maintaining pure attitudes toward one another.
5mNCCF Church
Pradeepan's Family Commits to NCCF
Pradeepan · Aug 5, 2018 · 5m
The speaker shares how his experience with the church and fellowship has been an eye-opener, moving him from being a solo Christian to realizing the power of community. He emphasizes that the goal for Christians is to reflect Jesus Christ, which requires personal purity and active participation in the local church body. He concludes by committing to running the race of discipleship with his new community, seeking God's help to avoid spiritual pride.
9mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - July 15, 2018
CFC Messages · Jul 18, 2018 · 9m
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.
28mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Example Of Two Good Mothers
Zac Poonen · Jul 11, 2018 · 28m
The sermon emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. It draws parallels between Old and New Covenants regarding dedication to God, stressing that all children belong to the Lord. A key focus is placed on the vital role of parents, especially mothers, in raising godly children, citing Moses's mother as a prime example of faith protecting a child.
44mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Narrow Way To Life
Zac Poonen · Jul 11, 2018 · 44m
Jesus taught that true discipleship requires walking the narrow way, which goes far beyond mere external adherence to rules like not committing murder or adultery. This narrow path demands internal purity, specifically concerning one's heart, thoughts, and anger. The speaker emphasizes that most Christians only focus on external testimony, missing the profound call to guard one's private life and heart from sin.
15mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - The Path To Reconciliation
Bobby McDonald · Jul 6, 2018 · 15m
The central message is the necessity of actively pursuing reconciliation with all people, drawing lessons from the story of Esau who forfeited his birthright due to a single moment of hunger. The speaker emphasizes that holding onto grudges or bitterness can cause us to lose spiritual blessings, urging listeners to proactively seek peace, even when others are at fault. True reconciliation requires a willingness to 'die to self' and guard one's tongue to restore relationships for the sake of peace.
1h 2mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - A Contented Life Within Our Boundaries
Zac Poonen · Jun 21, 2018 · 1h 2m
The central message is that Christians must live by the principles of Christ in every area of life, trusting that God will never test them beyond their ability. The speaker emphasizes that true belief means surrendering completely to God's will, even when facing difficult circumstances, and encourages believers to remain vigilant and hopeful as the end times approach.
1h 1mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Dying To Self And Entering Into Rest
Zac Poonen · Jun 6, 2018 · 1h 1m
The central message is that true joy and spiritual fullness come from dwelling continually in the Lord's presence, which requires personal accountability rather than blaming circumstances or others. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus' miracles served to teach that God can solve any problem, and believers should live with the conviction that nothing is too difficult for God to solve. By taking these spiritual truths seriously, one can move from a defeated life to one characterized by joy and reliance on God's constant provision.
1h 26mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Living By Every Word That God Speaks
Zac Poonen · Jun 6, 2018 · 1h 26m
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.