Zac Poonen - God Desires Mercy More Than Sacrifice

Zac Poonen · Jan 29, 2024 · 40m · NCCF Church

Bobby McDonald - Tangible Evidence Of The Holy Spirit Within Us

Bobby McDonald · Jul 11, 2016 · 8m · NCCF Church

The tangible evidence of the Holy Spirit's work is demonstrated by a growing hatred for sin and a love for what God loves. Drawing from the New Covenant, the Spirit writes God's desires on the heart, making believers naturally desire goodness and reject evil. This process is described as moving 'from glory to glory,' proving God is working in us even when we cannot see the progress.

NCCF Church Sharing

CFC Messages · May 23, 2022 · 4m 15s · NCCF Church

The message centers on the command and promise found in Acts 2:38: to repent and be baptized to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that repentance must be immediate when convicted of sin, and the Holy Spirit empowers believers to overcome sin, comfort in trials, and testify of God's presence. Furthermore, the speaker claims the promise that God will pour out the Spirit on all people, including future generations.

Church Sharing - March 31, 2019

CFC Messages · Apr 2, 2019 · 17m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:23

Jeremy Utley · May 3, 2015 · 4m 3s · NCCF Church

God desires that believers become holy, blameless, and beyond reproach, and the path to this involves continuing in faith and not being moved from hope. The speaker emphasizes that these concepts are not abstract but require active, persistent effort, comparing this necessary persistence to a child unrelentingly asking for what they want. True dependence on God means being helplessly persistent until He acts, trusting in His good will.

Jeremy Utley - Take God’s Discipline Seriously

Jeremy Utley · May 22, 2023 · 23m · NCCF Church

Bobby McDonald - Putting The Lord First By Cleansing Ourselves

Bobby McDonald · Apr 20, 2017 · 6m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley - Don't Despise the Holy Spirit's Anointing on Others

Jeremy Utley · Aug 12, 2020 · 14m · NCCF Church

The speaker cautions against developing a jealous or critical heart when witnessing the ministry or spiritual gifts of others. Drawing parallels from Jesus's hometown reception and the disciples' reaction to miracles, he emphasizes that believers must receive God's word and the works of others' lives as if it came directly from the Lord. Ultimately, the message urges believers to prioritize seeking the approval of God over seeking the notice or praise of men.

NCCF Church Sharing

CFC Messages · Nov 20, 2023 · 23m · NCCF Church

Christians are called to become exact reflections of Jesus through individual purity and corporate participation in the local church. The speaker emphasizes that believers must deeply trust God's word and promises, recognizing Him as a loving Father rather than a harsh judge, and that the Holy Spirit dwelling within us provides greater assurance than miraculous displays. Walking the narrow path God calls us to requires endurance through temptation and opposition, but God's promises ensure we have the strength to escape and persevere.

NCCF Conference 2026 - The Root of Humility Will Bear the Fruit of Holiness - Sunil Poonen

Sunil Poonen · Jun 9, 2026 · 7m · NCCF Church

Zac Poonen - The Ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Church - Part 2 - NCCF - July 1, 2012

Zac Poonen · Jul 13, 2012 · 1h 0m · NCCF Church

Bobby McDonald - Colossians 1:22

Bobby McDonald · Apr 19, 2015 · 3m 55s · NCCF Church

The central message is that Christians should strive to be presented to God at the end as holy, blameless, and beyond reproach. This goal is achieved both individually through personal purity and corporately by building up one another within the church. The speaker emphasizes that the best gifts we can give God are our character and the spiritual cleansing we achieve for ourselves and for our brothers and sisters in Christ.

NCCF Church Sharing

CFC Messages · Jun 6, 2022 · 7m · NCCF Church

The central message is that Christian worship must be a complete, living, and holy sacrifice offered to God, not merely an outward performance for human approval. The speaker emphasizes that true devotion is done in secret, pleasing the heavenly Father rather than people. This requires a commitment to pleasing God 24/7, reflecting a life transformed by the New Covenant.

Zac Poonen - The Baptism in the Holy Spirit Unites Us as One Family

Zac Poonen · Jan 21, 2025 · 17m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley - How Can I Know I'm a Christian?

Jeremy Utley · Feb 10, 2025 · 28m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley explores how to know if you're a Christian, moving beyond mere intellectual knowledge of the gospel to genuine spiritual rebirth. He uses a quiz format to illustrate that while understanding core truths—that sin has the consequence of death, Jesus paid the price through his sinless life and resurrection, and we can do nothing to deserve heaven—is important, demons themselves possess this knowledge. True salvation requires being born again by the Holy Spirit (John 3:5) and having the Holy Spirit testify to our spirits that we are children of God (Romans 8:16).

Zac Poonen - The Holy Spirit Guides Us From Within

Zac Poonen · May 8, 2023 · 15m · NCCF Church

The central message is that true spiritual growth requires developing sensitivity to the voice of the Holy Spirit speaking from within, which is superior to hearing God's word from an external source. This sensitivity is achieved by being filled with the Holy Spirit, which empowers believers to fulfill God's specific plan for their lives. The speaker warns that focusing on past accomplishments or worldly priorities can dull one's spiritual hearing.

Bobby McDonald - Having a Burden to be Filled With The Holy Spirit

Bobby McDonald · Feb 22, 2021 · 23m · NCCF Church

Sunil Poonen - Rebuilding the House of God: Humble, Harmonious, and Holy

Sunil Poonen · Oct 27, 2025 · 36m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley - How to Receive the Holy Spirit

Jeremy Utley · Jan 27, 2022 · 12m · NCCF Church

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.

Bobby Mcdonald - God Creates Needs to Make us Needy for Him

Bobby McDonald · Oct 16, 2013 · 5m · NCCF Church

The speaker discusses the concept of being filled by the Holy Spirit, noting that those who are thirsty or hungry are the ones who receive it. He shares personal struggles with self-sufficiency and the realization that life's trials, like Paul's thorn, are necessary for humility. Furthermore, he teaches that living in the presence of God is deeper than constantly thinking about Him, emphasizing that faithfulness in daily tasks, like work, is about pleasing God rather than constant mental focus.

Jeremy Utley - Come Boldly Through Christ in Prayer

Jeremy Utley · Sep 8, 2021 · 14m · NCCF Church

The speaker analyzes Mark 10, focusing on the disciples' request to sit at Jesus' right and left in glory. He argues that instead of focusing on status, the true desire should be nearness to Christ, as exemplified by the rich young ruler's initial desire for eternal life. Jesus counters the ambition for exaltation by teaching that true greatness lies in servant-heartedness, pointing to himself as the ultimate servant.

Sunil Poonen - The Ministry of the Holy Spirit

Sunil Poonen · Jul 15, 2024 · 26m · NCCF Church

Sunil Poonen teaches that true discipleship involves foundational conditions—prioritizing God above family, possessions, and self—which enable believers to overflow Christ's spirit to others as 'salt.' He emphasizes that the Holy Spirit models invisible ministry, using examples of unnoticed but essential support roles in sports to illustrate how believers can have hidden ministries in the church that glorify Christ while remaining personally unrecognized, demonstrating the fruit of being filled with the Spirit.

Zac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 3: The Holy Spirit reveals God as our Father

Zac Poonen · Aug 28, 2023 · 17m · NCCF Church

The New Covenant reveals that God is revealed to us as a personal Father, accessible through the Holy Spirit. Unlike the old covenant, where one might feel they needed to be mature or knowledgeable to approach God, the New Covenant allows even the newest believer to approach God intimately, like a child speaking to a father. This intimate relationship provides the security to live without anxiety, as we trust that our Heavenly Father cares for every need.

Zac Poonen - The Ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Church - Part 1 - NCCF - June 24, 2012 (2 of 2)

Zac Poonen · Jul 30, 2012 · 6m · NCCF Church

The speaker draws a parallel between Luke's Gospel and Acts, suggesting that Acts shows Jesus' work continuing through the spiritual body of the church. He emphasizes that every member of the body must work together and be empowered by the Holy Spirit, warning against spiritual passivity. True spiritual life requires a hunger for the Spirit, which is cultivated through God's Word and met with faith.