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12mAnnie Poonen - “O love that will not let me go” by George Matheson
Annie Poonen · Feb 28
55mZac Poonen - The New Covenant’s Ten Commandments
Zac Poonen · Feb 28
15mJeremy Utley - Dealing With Life's Disappointments As A Disciple
Jeremy Utley · Feb 23
7mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Feb 22
27mZac Poonen - Going Outside "The Camp" Bearing Christ's Reproach
Zac Poonen · Feb 21
8mJeremy Utley - A Brief Testimony of God's Help
Jeremy Utley · Feb 16
6mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Feb 15
17mBobby McDonald - Seek Wisdom, Fear The Lord, Remain Needy
Bobby McDonald · Feb 15
24mZac Poonen - Press On To Perfection In Controlling Your Tongue
Zac Poonen · Feb 14
14mJeremy Utley - Take Hold of Eternal Life
Jeremy Utley · Feb 10
6mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Feb 8
19mJeremy Utley - How Was Your Week, Spiritually?
Jeremy Utley · Feb 8
20mZac Poonen - Only Those Who Are Merciful to Others Will Obtain Mercy From God
Zac Poonen · Feb 7
13mJeremy Utley - How to Wait for the Lord's Return
Jeremy Utley · Feb 2
2m 54sNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Feb 1
10mAnnie Poonen - The Gift That Children Can Bring To Jesus
Annie Poonen · Jan 31
18mZac Poonen - For Children: True Repentance and Forgiveness
Zac Poonen · Jan 31
5mThe Trial Is Not Heavy, The Fear That God Won't Help Is What's Heavy
Bobby McDonald · Jan 27
12mJeremy Utley - How to Receive the Holy Spirit
Jeremy Utley · Jan 27
6mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Jan 25
18mBobby McDonald - God’s Power Inside us Frees us From Being Slaves to Sin
Bobby McDonald · Jan 25
28mZac Poonen - For Children: The Holy Spirit Comes Inside us to Supply Our Every Need
Zac Poonen · Jan 24
3m 55sNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Jan 18
22mJeremy Utley - A Promise Better Than God’s Love
Jeremy Utley · Jan 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.
12mNCCF Church
Annie Poonen - “O love that will not let me go” by George Matheson
Annie Poonen · Feb 28, 2022 · 12m
The sermon uses George Matheson's hymn, "O love that will not let me go," to illustrate that true life and spiritual vision are found through surrender to God, especially amidst suffering. Matheson's own life, marked by blindness and personal tragedy, led him to realize that earthly loves fade, but God's eternal love endures. The core message is that by yielding our lives to the Lord, our struggles become pathways to an abundant, joyful life mirroring Christ's sacrifice.
55mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The New Covenant’s Ten Commandments
Zac Poonen · Feb 28, 2022 · 55m
The central message is that Christians must change their mindset regarding God's commandments, viewing them not as a burden, but as a profound expression of God's love. The speaker argues that true understanding comes when believers see obedience as a pathway to freedom and eternal life, comparing this realization to the immense benefit of undergoing necessary, though painful, medical treatments. This shift in perspective is necessary for spiritual progress.
15mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Dealing With Life's Disappointments As A Disciple
Jeremy Utley · Feb 23, 2022 · 15m
Disappointment is a natural part of the Christian life, and a disciple's response should be to reset their hope completely on the grace found in Jesus Christ. When disappointment or temptation returns, it is not a sign of failure but an opportunity to obey again. True transformation into Christ's likeness requires diligently practicing the fundamentals of faith, much like an athlete mastering their basic skills.
7mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Feb 22, 2022 · 7m
The message encourages believers to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker uses the vastness of creation and a story about a father rescuing his child from the ocean to illustrate that despite feeling small, every individual is profoundly special and deeply loved by God. Ultimately, the core message is that God's love is constant, regardless of our mistakes.
27mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Going Outside "The Camp" Bearing Christ's Reproach
Zac Poonen · Feb 21, 2022 · 27m
The central message is that true Christianity requires believers to willingly go 'outside the camp bearing Christ's reproach,' meaning they must be willing to face rejection from religious or worldly peers. The speaker contrasts this necessary rejection with the desire for popularity, warning that even outwardly successful churches can fall away if fervent love for Christ is replaced by the love of money or worldly things.
8mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - A Brief Testimony of God's Help
Jeremy Utley · Feb 16, 2022 · 8m
The speaker shares a testimony about realizing that life's true sustenance is not found in material abundance or even free time, but solely in a living connection with Jesus Christ. He draws from scripture, particularly Luke 12:15, to warn against all forms of greed, even the seemingly minor desire for downtime. The central message is to find contentment and identity entirely in Christ, recognizing that all circumstances—busy or free—are opportunities to rely on His strength.
6mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Feb 15, 2022 · 6m
The central message is that true wisdom is found by listening to counsel and accepting discipline, with Jesus Christ being the ultimate example of wisdom. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus demonstrated this by remaining submissive to his earthly parents while simultaneously possessing divine wisdom. He encourages the audience to follow Jesus' example by coming to him for rest and learning from his gentle and humble life.
17mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Seek Wisdom, Fear The Lord, Remain Needy
Bobby McDonald · Feb 15, 2022 · 17m
The central message is that true wisdom comes from being humble, accepting counsel, and acknowledging our need for God. The speaker emphasizes that the greatest danger is assuming self-sufficiency, urging listeners to adopt a constant sense of neediness before God. This humility, or being 'poor in spirit,' is presented as the foundation for all wisdom and spiritual growth.
24mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Press On To Perfection In Controlling Your Tongue
Zac Poonen · Feb 14, 2022 · 24m
The central message is the necessity of continually striving for spiritual perfection, using the tongue as the primary area for growth. Drawing from James 3, the speaker emphasizes that controlling one's speech is foundational, as mastering the tongue will enable control over the entire body. He urges listeners to move beyond mere activity in faith and focus on tangible progress in their lives.
14mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Take Hold of Eternal Life
Jeremy Utley · Feb 10, 2022 · 14m
The central message is that 'taking hold of eternal life' means pursuing a deep, continuous knowledge of Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that this pursuit involves recognizing that all life circumstances, including suffering, are appointed by God to conform us to the image of Christ. Ultimately, we must seek the Holy Spirit's revelation of Jesus' life and suffering so that we can approach Him with genuine fellowship, rather than just seeking the problems to pass.
6mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Feb 8, 2022 · 6m
The sermon emphasizes the danger of gradually forsaking the Lord, even after experiencing great blessings or victories. The speaker draws from 2 Chronicles 15 and 16, illustrating that the warning to seek God is most needed not during trials, but after times of apparent success. True faithfulness requires constant vigilance to resist self-reliance and maintain a continuous pursuit of God.
19mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - How Was Your Week, Spiritually?
Jeremy Utley · Feb 8, 2022 · 19m
The speaker encourages the audience to shift their perspective when assessing their lives, moving beyond simply labeling a week as 'good' or 'bad.' Using the contrasting experiences of Peter—being called 'Satan' one week and then witnessing the Transfiguration the very next week—he illustrates that God has glorious plans even during times of failure. Ultimately, the message is that no matter how bad a week feels, God desires to lift us up and call us higher through His grace.
20mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Only Those Who Are Merciful to Others Will Obtain Mercy From God
Zac Poonen · Feb 7, 2022 · 20m
The central message is that true belief in being a sinner saved by grace must manifest as sacrificial love and mercy toward others. The speaker warns against spiritual pride, comparing those who judge others (like the Pharisees) to those who lack mercy. He concludes by citing James 2:13, stating that mercy triumphs over judgment, meaning that showing mercy to others is the proof of receiving God's mercy.
13mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - How to Wait for the Lord's Return
Jeremy Utley · Feb 2, 2022 · 13m
The central message is that waiting for the Lord's return requires an expectant heart, moving beyond mere patience. The speaker contrasts this with the 'evil slave' who is complacent, self-indulgent, and neglects others. True readiness, like the 'faithful and sensible slave,' involves actively caring for the household, providing sustenance, and having a sense of timing guided by the Lord.
2m 54sNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Feb 1, 2022 · 2m 54s
The central message emphasizes the critical importance of guarding one's heart, as it determines the course of life. The speaker draws a parallel between the desired Christian life—having the cross before and the world behind—and the need for our inner thoughts and direction to align with God's will. He concludes by encouraging the congregation to live by the principle that the Lord is with those who seek Him and forsakes those who turn away.
10mNCCF Church
Annie Poonen - The Gift That Children Can Bring To Jesus
Annie Poonen · Jan 31, 2022 · 10m
The central message is that the greatest gift a person, even a child, can bring to Jesus is a heart that loves Him and offers thankful praise. The speaker uses examples from the Bible (the gifts to Jesus, the loaves and fishes, the perfume) to illustrate that while intelligence, wealth, and strength are valuable, true devotion comes from the heart. This love is best demonstrated through daily acts of service, kindness, honesty, and humility at home, school, and in play.
18mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - For Children: True Repentance and Forgiveness
Zac Poonen · Jan 31, 2022 · 18m
The central message is that true repentance means a complete 'about turn' from sin, which is understood as changing one's mind about sin. The speaker emphasizes that one must first reconcile with people by asking for forgiveness before approaching God in prayer, citing Matthew 5:23-24. Furthermore, true discipleship requires actively forgiving others, as holding onto bitterness is described as poison that can lead one away from Christ.
5mNCCF Church
The Trial Is Not Heavy, The Fear That God Won't Help Is What's Heavy
Bobby McDonald · Jan 27, 2022 · 5m
The speaker emphasizes that the weight in our trials often comes not from the difficulty itself, but from the fear that God will not help. He uses the analogy of hungry children on a road trip to illustrate that hope makes burdens feel light, whereas fear makes them feel heavy. Ultimately, maintaining hope in God's help is key to living a life that glorifies Him.
12mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - How to Receive the Holy Spirit
Jeremy Utley · Jan 27, 2022 · 12m
Receiving the Holy Spirit requires both God's giving and our active reception, much like receiving Jesus Christ. To truly operate in God's power, believers must cultivate a continuous thirst and actively ask for the Spirit. This process involves a faith that 'appropriates' the gift, taking what the Lord desires to give.
6mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Jan 25, 2022 · 6m
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.
18mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - God’s Power Inside us Frees us From Being Slaves to Sin
Bobby McDonald · Jan 25, 2022 · 18m
The central message is that God's power is necessary to free believers from the slavery of sin, moving beyond mere forgiveness to actual transformation. This process of becoming more like Jesus takes time and requires believers to constantly rely on God's help through prayer. Ultimately, Christians are called not just to accept Jesus, but to actively live by His power to resist sin's bondage.
28mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - For Children: The Holy Spirit Comes Inside us to Supply Our Every Need
Zac Poonen · Jan 24, 2022 · 28m
The speaker contrasts God's work in the Old Testament, where help was external, with the New Testament, where God comes to live inside believers. This internal presence, powered by the Holy Spirit, provides the strength to overcome sin from within, unlike the external help of the past. This internal power is necessary because repeated confession of sin without internal change is insufficient.
3m 55sNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Jan 18, 2022 · 3m 55s
The message emphasizes the necessity of trusting God completely, even when circumstances are difficult, contrasting this with trusting in worldly things like chariots or money. It also stresses the importance of consistently pouring out one's heart to God through prayer, reminding the listeners that God's eyes are always on the righteous and His throne of grace is always open for mercy.
22mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - A Promise Better Than God’s Love
Jeremy Utley · Jan 18, 2022 · 22m
The speaker argues that while God's love is foundational, it is insufficient to achieve God's ultimate purpose. He posits that God's pleasure is superior to God's love, citing instances like Jesus' baptism and the Transfiguration where the Father declared, "This is my beloved Son; I am happy with him." The central message is that Christians should strive not only to know that God loves them but to live lives that bring Him pleasure.