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23mJeremy Utley - A Personal Relationship With God
Jeremy Utley · Feb 27
26mBobby McDonald - New Covenant Disciples Are Kind
Bobby McDonald · Jan 30
15mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Nov 28
30mZac Poonen - God Speaks From Within Us Today
Zac Poonen · May 16
13mAnnie Poonen - What Have We Given To The Lord?
Annie Poonen · Apr 25
28mZac Poonen - Christians Who Worship An "Idol-god" And Not Our Heavenly Father
Zac Poonen · Apr 4
4m 42sNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Mar 1
17mBobby McDonald - Seek Wisdom, Fear The Lord, Remain Needy
Bobby McDonald · Feb 15
3m 55sNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Jan 18
21mJeremy Utley - What Are People For? Close Friendship With God
Jeremy Utley · Jan 4
19mZac Poonen - For Children: Maintaining A Close Connection With God
Zac Poonen · Jan 3
17mBobby McDonald - Spiritual Dryness
Bobby McDonald · Nov 15
12mJeremy Utley - Three Weapons to Fight Weariness
Jeremy Utley · Oct 17
14mJeremy Utley - Come Boldly Through Christ in Prayer
Jeremy Utley · Sep 8
26mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Aug 23
15mJeremy Utley - Do Not Let Your Heart Be Troubled
Jeremy Utley · Jun 21
21mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Jun 8
7mJeremy Utley - Turn Cares Into Prayers
Jeremy Utley · May 12
31mZac Poonen - Let Patience Be Perfected In You
Zac Poonen · Apr 12
6mAnnie Poonen - Let Me Sing For The Glory of Heaven
Annie Poonen · Feb 1
4m 5sAnnie Poonen - Jesus, I come to You
Annie Poonen · Jan 4
25mJeremy Utley - Feeling Disheartened?
Jeremy Utley · Dec 30
14mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Dec 7
1h 7mZac Poonen - Listen Daily to God Who Has Planned Your Life
Zac Poonen · Nov 30
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.
23mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - A Personal Relationship With God
Jeremy Utley · Feb 27, 2023 · 23m
A personal relationship with God is defined by active, reciprocal interaction, much like a conversation. This requires more than just being alive; it demands hearing and obeying what God speaks. The speaker emphasizes that true relationship involves guarding what we hear, as God's word cannot be hidden, and we must be careful how we listen because what we receive will be given to us.
26mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - New Covenant Disciples Are Kind
Bobby McDonald · Jan 30, 2023 · 26m
The sermon contrasts two men who experience identical difficult days, illustrating that the difference lies in their response. The first man reacts to every setback with frustration and anger, while the second man approaches each circumstance with a prayer to do God's will. True discipleship, like the second man, means presenting one's body as a living sacrifice, living with the attitude of existing solely to serve God's will.
15mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Nov 28, 2022 · 15m
The speaker reflects on God's patience, drawing from 2 Peter 3:9, noting that God desires all to repent rather than anyone to perish. He uses examples from scripture, such as Paul's ministry and Christ's teachings, to illustrate that God's patience allows for ministry even when motives are imperfect. The central takeaway is that this divine patience should inspire believers to continually repent and maintain a desire for salvation, rather than becoming complacent.
30mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - God Speaks From Within Us Today
Zac Poonen · May 16, 2022 · 30m
God primarily speaks to us today through the Holy Spirit working from within, rather than through external signs as in the Old Covenant. To hear God's guidance, believers must actively seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit through prayer. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that unforgiveness is a major barrier to hearing God's voice, urging the audience to forgive others immediately, even for future offenses.
13mNCCF Church
Annie Poonen - What Have We Given To The Lord?
Annie Poonen · Apr 25, 2022 · 13m
The speaker uses the song 'I Gave My Life For Thee' and the life story of Francis Ridley to illustrate that giving one's life to Jesus is the ultimate offering. She emphasizes that God desires our lives and peace with Him, not material possessions. The talk highlights the importance of devotion, Bible study, and consistent prayer—including intercession for others—as ways to live a life pleasing to God.
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 42sNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
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.
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.
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.
21mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - What Are People For? Close Friendship With God
Jeremy Utley · Jan 4, 2022 · 21m
The central message is that human beings have a specific, divinely appointed purpose: to maintain a close friendship with God. The speaker uses analogies, such as a TV or a stuffed animal, to illustrate that using something outside its intended purpose ruins it, and similarly, living outside of close fellowship with God renders life meaningless and useless. Knowing this purpose is not enough; one must also turn to God, as the Bible reveals that no one is inherently righteous or naturally close to God.
19mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - For Children: Maintaining A Close Connection With God
Zac Poonen · Jan 3, 2022 · 19m
The speaker uses the analogy of a broken electrical wire to illustrate that even one sin can completely sever a person's connection with God, making the lamp of life go out. He emphasizes that all people have sinned, as God's standard requires perfection. Furthermore, he stresses the importance of daily spiritual connection, citing Genesis 1 to teach that God speaks every day, and advises starting the day with prayer to hear God's word.
17mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Spiritual Dryness
Bobby McDonald · Nov 15, 2021 · 17m
The central message is that Christian life requires a consistent, daily devotion to God, viewing spiritual dryness not as a failure but as a signal to recommit. The speaker emphasizes that all life's ambitions and pursuits lose meaning outside of knowing Jesus, and true devotion is found by continually seeking Him with the whole heart. This pursuit must be a daily walk, like tending a fire, rather than expecting a one-time fix.
12mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Three Weapons to Fight Weariness
Jeremy Utley · Oct 17, 2021 · 12m
The central message is how to combat weariness by focusing on three key actions: praying at all times, considering the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus, and ultimately coming into relationship with Him. The speaker emphasizes that true strength comes not from finding answers or solutions, but from drawing near to Christ, which requires laying aside the 'cloak' of discouragement or perceived burdens.
14mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Come Boldly Through Christ in Prayer
Jeremy Utley · Sep 8, 2021 · 14m
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.
26mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Aug 23, 2021 · 26m
The speaker discusses the importance of maintaining an undistracted devotion to the Lord, drawing from 1 Corinthians 7:35. He warns that distraction is a tactic used by the enemy, citing examples from C.S. Lewis's *The Screwtape Letters* and the danger of letting worldly concerns pull focus from God. Practically, he advises guarding against negative influences from online content, ensuring hobbies do not become idols, and being mindful of distractions during prayer.
15mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Do Not Let Your Heart Be Troubled
Jeremy Utley · Jun 21, 2021 · 15m
The central message is that Christians must actively resist the natural tendency of the heart to become troubled, echoing Jesus' command in John 14:1. When trouble threatens peace, the remedy is not to ignore it, but to deliberately bring all cares and anxieties to God's presence. This act of casting cares, which demonstrates humility, allows God to bring His peace and perspective, transforming distress into worship.
21mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Jun 8, 2021 · 21m
The speaker urges listeners to avoid spiritual complacency by maintaining a continuous hunger and thirst for God, mirroring Jesus' dependence on Him. This neediness must translate into complete dependence on God, which is required for God to answer prayers for oneself, family, and the church. Furthermore, true spiritual growth requires eliminating self-righteousness, finger-pointing, and wickedness to truly serve the hungry and afflicted.
7mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Turn Cares Into Prayers
Jeremy Utley · May 12, 2021 · 7m
The central message is that casting our cares upon the Lord is a profound act of humility, which in turn helps us remain sober-minded and resist spiritual attack. The speaker draws from 1 Peter 5:6, emphasizing that we humble ourselves under God's mighty hand by entrusting our anxieties to Him. This practice is presented not only as a means of humility but also as a way to be spiritually alert and receive God's perfecting, confirming, strengthening, and establishing grace.
31mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Let Patience Be Perfected In You
Zac Poonen · Apr 12, 2021 · 31m
The central message is that Christian life requires not only faith but also patience to fully inherit God's promises. The speaker uses examples from Abraham, Noah, Joseph, and David to illustrate that waiting through trials and remaining faithful during times of comfort are crucial for spiritual maturity. He warns that the greatest danger to the Christian life is not during times of struggle, but when things become comfortable.
6mNCCF Church
Annie Poonen - Let Me Sing For The Glory of Heaven
Annie Poonen · Feb 1, 2021 · 6m
The central message is that our praise and thankfulness to God should come from the heart, regardless of our current circumstances. The speaker compares singing for God to a bird singing only for its creator, emphasizing that our praise should not be for human entertainment. True joy and praise, like the sunbeam after a storm, come from repentance, forgiveness, and acknowledging God's goodness.
4m 5sNCCF Church
Annie Poonen - Jesus, I come to You
Annie Poonen · Jan 4, 2021 · 4m 5s
The central message encourages believers to come to Jesus, drawing inspiration from Matthew 11:28-29, recognizing Him as a source of rest. The speaker urges listeners to exchange various forms of bondage—such as sin, sorrow, discouragement, and spiritual sickness—for the freedom, light, and spiritual wealth found in Christ's yoke. Ultimately, the goal is to live a life reflecting Jesus by embracing His will and finding daily joy in Him.
25mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Feeling Disheartened?
Jeremy Utley · Dec 30, 2020 · 25m
The central message is that Christians who feel disheartened or hopeless are often neglecting the foundational truth of God's boundless love. The speaker emphasizes that we must actively fight both 'low' and 'lofty' thoughts about God—such as believing He is too holy to approach—by remembering His compassion and pity. Drawing near to God requires diligently taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, making God's love the unwavering foundation of our lives.
14mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Dec 7, 2020 · 14m
The speaker encourages listeners to reflect on how they spend their time, emphasizing the importance of persistent prayer and remaining alert, drawing examples from Daniel's steadfast prayer life despite oppressive laws. He also contrasts this with endless debates, urging the congregation to prioritize prayer. Furthermore, the message highlights that God cares more about the state of our heart and countenance than our material offerings, referencing Cain and Abel.
1h 7mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Listen Daily to God Who Has Planned Your Life
Zac Poonen · Nov 30, 2020 · 1h 7m
The central message is that while sacrificial service, like Martha's, is commendable, prioritizing time to listen to God's word, as Mary did, is more important. The speaker advises that when struggling with complaints about others, one should bring those concerns directly to the Lord rather than airing them with others. Ultimately, the focus should be on what is eternally important, which is hearing and absorbing Christ's teaching.