Sanjay Poonen - God and the Church as a Picture of a Godly Mother

Sanjay Poonen · May 13, 2025 · 7m · NCCF Church

Sanjay Poonen uses the picture of a godly mother to illustrate how the church should function as God's strong tower, sanctuary, and place of care. Drawing from Scripture, he highlights three key characteristics: providing a safe refuge for the righteous, embracing redemptive suffering that produces joy and fruit, and serving as encouragers and helpers to those in need. The goal is for the church community to reflect God's motherly care and raise up a unified family centered on Christ.

NCCF Church Sharing - July 14, 2019

CFC Messages · Jul 15, 2019 · 21m · NCCF Church

Zac Poonen - Humility and Reverence for God

Zac Poonen · Feb 13, 2024 · 26m · NCCF Church

Zac Poonen teaches on humility as essential to receiving God's grace, using 1 Peter 5:6 and examples from Scripture to show that God opposes the proud but exalts the humble. He emphasizes that true exaltation means victory over sin, not worldly success, and that pride—even subtle spiritual pride—prevents receiving God's grace and leads to defeat by sin.

NCCF Church Sharing - December 8, 2019

CFC Messages · Dec 12, 2019 · 16m · NCCF Church

The central message is that the Word of God is living and active, meaning it must transform a believer's life to truly have meaning. The speaker emphasizes that merely knowing verses is insufficient; the Word must convict, teach, and change one's inner being to become more like Jesus. He uses the analogy of holding onto a father's hand to illustrate that one must commit fully to the Word, trusting it to lead them to the promised land.

Zac Poonen - Taking God's Word Seriously About Freedom From Sin

Zac Poonen · Jun 5, 2023 · 31m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley - A Brief Testimony of God's Help

Jeremy Utley · Feb 16, 2022 · 8m · NCCF Church

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.

Zac Poonen - Our Love Must Grow in Discernment

Zac Poonen · Aug 5, 2019 · 1h 12m · NCCF Church

God's Eyes Are Watching Over You (2014 New Year) - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 3, 2014 · 1h 2m · NCCF Church

Tony Thomas' Baptism

Tony Thomas · Apr 13, 2015 · 58m · NCCF Church

NCCF Church Sharing

CFC Messages · Jan 18, 2021 · 24m · NCCF Church

Bobby McDonald - Repeating God's Word To Ourselves

Bobby McDonald · Jun 15, 2015 · 3m 3s · NCCF Church

Zac Poonen - A Church That Functions Like A Body - NCCF Conference Mar 3 2012

Zac Poonen · Nov 6, 2013 · 18m · NCCF Church

NCCF Church Sharing - January 19, 2020

CFC Messages · Jan 23, 2020 · 17m · NCCF Church

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.

NCCF Church Sharing

CFC Messages · Mar 13, 2023 · 14m · NCCF Church

The speaker uses Matthew 11:12 and John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress to illustrate that entering the Kingdom of Heaven requires forceful, active effort, not mere desire. He emphasizes that one must press forward with the 'armor of God,' specifically using the Word of God as a weapon, to overcome internal struggles like being offended or seeking the approval of others. A life of faith is portrayed as an active battle, not a passive existence.

NCCF Sharing Time

CFC Messages · Jan 6, 2014 · 46m · NCCF Church

The speaker encourages the congregation to draw strength from scripture, particularly Isaiah 41:10, emphasizing that God's strength in upholding us is more important than our own performance. He stresses that we should not fear, remembering that God's presence is our ultimate security through trials. The message concludes by encouraging complete trust in the Lord and viewing current trials as a refining process that purifies faith for eternal glory.

Jeremy Utley - The Most Important Command

Jeremy Utley · Mar 10, 2021 · 12m · NCCF Church

The central message is that true discipleship requires more than just believing or studying scripture; it demands actively obeying the specific word or command God is giving at the present moment. The speaker uses analogies like the uphill marathon and the manna to illustrate that hoarding knowledge without immediate obedience will ultimately spoil, emphasizing that the most important command is to heed the Lord's next step.

Seeing Jesus More Clearly in the Breaking of Bread

Zac Poonen · Jan 4, 2021 · 10m · NCCF Church

Bobby McDonald - Being Convinced Of Our Weakness

Bobby McDonald · Jul 18, 2018 · 11m · NCCF Church

The central message is that true spiritual strength and growth come not from personal effort, but from acknowledging one's own weakness and dependence on God. The speaker uses scripture, particularly 2 Corinthians 12:9, to illustrate that God's power is perfected in weakness. He emphasizes that self-reliance is futile, comparing it to an impossible perpetual motion machine, and that genuine transformation requires experiencing failure until one admits inability.

Jeremy Utley - Praying God's Word

Jeremy Utley · Dec 15, 2015 · 12m · NCCF Church

Zac Poonen - Testifying Honestly When Breaking Bread

Zac Poonen · Sep 9, 2025 · 6m · NCCF Church

When breaking bread, Christians must examine themselves honestly on both the vertical dimension (relationship with God) and the horizontal dimension (relationships with fellow believers). Taking communion lightly without judging oneself and resolving conflicts with others dishonors Christ's body and can result in serious spiritual consequences, as illustrated in Scripture and seen in examples of believers who fell away.

NCCF Church Sharing - October 24, 2021

CFC Messages · Oct 25, 2021 · 10m · NCCF Church

The speaker encourages the congregation by focusing on the memory verse, 1 John 3:22, which states that we receive what we ask because we keep God's commandments. The message emphasizes that true obedience is not about perfection, but about maintaining a right attitude—holding fast to God's word and commandments, even when difficult. Ultimately, the goal is to live with a contrite heart, trusting that God will strengthen us to do His will.

NCCF Church Sharing - August 02, 2015

CFC Messages · Aug 3, 2015 · 37m · NCCF Church

Bobby McDonald - His Answers Are More Than What We Ask

Bobby McDonald · Mar 28, 2017 · 9m · NCCF Church

The central message is that God desires to give us far more than we merely ask for, operating from a place of profound love. The speaker uses scripture and personal examples to illustrate that when we approach God with sincerity and patience, He provides not just a simple answer, but a deeper revelation that leads to greater knowledge of Him. This principle applies to areas like parenting, personal conduct, and even responding to difficult questions.

Jeremy Utley - A Godly Attitude Towards Enemies

Jeremy Utley · Apr 13, 2022 · 11m · NCCF Church

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.