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Zac Poonen - True Faith and Costly Sacrifice

Zac Poonen · Feb 5

Zac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 1: The Seriousness of Sin

Zac Poonen · Aug 14

NCCF Church Sharing

NCCF Church · Jun 6

14m

Bobby McDonald - The Power of Encouragement

Bobby McDonald · Jun 5

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

Zac Poonen · Jun 5

48m

Zac Poonen - Freedom From the Power of Sin

Zac Poonen · May 29

Bobby McDonald - Abiding, Pruning, Knowing the Power of His Resurrection

Bobby McDonald · Apr 10

Zac Poonen - Spiritual Progress Through Total Honesty

Zac Poonen · Jan 9

Bobby McDonald - Repentance: Turn Your Sin Into A Win For God's Kingdom

Bobby McDonald · Dec 19

Jeremy Utley - Guard Your Gospel

Jeremy Utley · Jul 25

Bobby McDonald - Don’t Just Avoid Sin, Hate It

Bobby McDonald · May 17

NCCF Church Sharing

NCCF Church · Apr 26

Zac Poonen - Christians Who Worship An "Idol-god" And Not Our Heavenly Father

Zac Poonen · Apr 4

4m 41s

NCCF Church Sharing

NCCF Church · Mar 22

Zac Poonen - Going Outside "The Camp" Bearing Christ's Reproach

Zac Poonen · Feb 21

24m

Zac Poonen - Press On To Perfection In Controlling Your Tongue

Zac Poonen · Feb 14

18m

Bobby McDonald - God’s Power Inside us Frees us From Being Slaves to Sin

Bobby McDonald · Jan 25

Zac Poonen - For Children: The Holy Spirit Comes Inside us to Supply Our Every Need

Zac Poonen · Jan 24

Zac Poonen - For Children: God's Love And Justice Are Both Seen At The Cross.

Zac Poonen · Jan 10

10m

Jeremy Utley - Renewing Our Minds for Constant Warfare

Jeremy Utley · Aug 18

25m

Bobby McDonald - Pick Up Your Mat And Walk

Bobby McDonald · Aug 2

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Zac Poonen - The Advocate and the Accuser

Zac Poonen · Jul 12

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.

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Zac Poonen - The Root Of All Sin Is Pride

Zac Poonen · Mar 4, 2024 · 32m

Pride is the root of all sin, and genuine spiritual victory comes only after believers hit rock bottom and acknowledge their complete dependence on God rather than their own efforts. True transformation is marked by humility, freedom from pride even after receiving blessings, and the inability to despise others—recognizing that all victory is God's work, not personal achievement.

26m

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Zac Poonen - Humility and Reverence for God

Zac Poonen · Feb 13, 2024 · 26m

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.

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Zac Poonen - True Faith and Costly Sacrifice

Zac Poonen · Feb 5, 2024 · 28m

Zac Poonen teaches that true faith, illustrated by Abel's sacrifice, means offering God the best of what you have rather than religious ritual or mere obligation. God accepts or rejects people based on the condition of their hearts and the quality of their offerings—genuine faith demonstrates itself through costly sacrifice and wholehearted devotion, not through performing religious duties with leftover time and resources.

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Zac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 1: The Seriousness of Sin

Zac Poonen · Aug 14, 2023 · 19m

The speaker emphasizes that the greatest miracle God offers is deliverance from sin, contrasting this with the common focus on healing from all sicknesses. He argues that the New Covenant promises salvation *from* sin, not just forgiveness after the fall. The sermon uses examples from Genesis and Matthew to illustrate that sin, such as anger and lust, is a direct path to spiritual death, a warning the devil contradicts by suggesting these actions are harmless.

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CFC Messages · Jun 6, 2023 · 17m

The speaker encourages the audience to view all trials, including spiritual ones, as opportunities for faith testing that produces endurance and Christ-likeness. He warns against the deception of sin, which is treating ungodly habits or sins with less seriousness than earthly challenges. The message concludes by drawing strength from David's confession, emphasizing that small acts of faith and confession to the Lord provide the strength for larger battles.

14m

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Bobby McDonald - The Power of Encouragement

Bobby McDonald · Jun 5, 2023 · 14m

The central message emphasizes the necessity of encouragement, drawn from God's Word, to persevere in the Christian life and overcome sin. Discouragement weakens our fight against temptation and can cause our hearts to harden. True strength and hope come from clinging to God's promises and recognizing Him as the good doctor who enables us to persevere.

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

Zac Poonen · Jun 5, 2023 · 31m

The central message is that to live an exciting and godly Christian life, one must take every word of God seriously, understanding that man lives not on food alone, but on every word proceeding from God's mouth. The speaker emphasizes that a deep commitment to Scripture, including reading it cover-to-cover, demonstrates true love for God, contrasting this with merely seeking benefits from faith. Ultimately, respecting God's Word changes one's attitude toward sin and equips believers for every good work.

48m

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Zac Poonen - Freedom From the Power of Sin

Zac Poonen · May 29, 2023 · 48m

The central message is that true Christian life requires moving beyond external piety to achieve victory over sin in the inner life, which is the hallmark of the New Covenant. The speaker emphasizes that salvation is from sin, not just from hell, and that the greatest achievement is overcoming sin internally, surpassing even the exemplary life of John the Baptist. This is achieved by laying aside every sin and fixing one's eyes on Jesus as the ultimate example.

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Bobby McDonald - Abiding, Pruning, Knowing the Power of His Resurrection

Bobby McDonald · Apr 10, 2023 · 27m

The central message emphasizes that Christian growth requires being grounded in God's unchanging Word ('Fact') rather than fluctuating feelings. The sermon draws heavily on the concept of resurrection, arguing that the power of Christ's resurrection is not just a future hope, but a present reality enabling believers to live a 'resurrected life.' This life means being free from the dominion of sin and having the power to overcome temptations and control one's actions.

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Zac Poonen - Spiritual Progress Through Total Honesty

Zac Poonen · Jan 9, 2023 · 17m

The central message is that true cleansing from sin and fellowship with God are achieved by walking in the light, which means practicing absolute honesty. This honesty must be directed to God alone, not to people. The speaker emphasizes that dishonesty is a core sin, noting it is the first and last sin mentioned in scripture, and advises that teaching honesty is paramount when raising children.

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Bobby McDonald - Repentance: Turn Your Sin Into A Win For God's Kingdom

Bobby McDonald · Dec 19, 2022 · 22m

The speaker emphasizes that true compassion requires first looking at one's own sins before judging others, drawing an analogy to playing the piano. He discusses that genuine repentance, unlike the world's sin, is marked by godly sorrow, earnestness, and a desire for progress through God's grace. Ultimately, the speaker teaches that sin can be transformed into a 'win for God's Kingdom' by using the conviction of sin as a catalyst for deeper dedication and zeal against that sin.

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Jeremy Utley - Guard Your Gospel

Jeremy Utley · Jul 25, 2022 · 31m

The central message is that while people often come to Jesus for temporary needs like healing, provision, or relief from difficulty, the true purpose of coming to Him is discipleship and salvation from sin. The speaker warns against mistaking past blessings or answered prayers for evidence of true discipleship, emphasizing that following Jesus requires a commitment to His kingdom even when it brings hardship.

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Bobby McDonald - Don’t Just Avoid Sin, Hate It

Bobby McDonald · May 17, 2022 · 19m

The central message is that Christians must not merely avoid sin, but actively hate it to become a true reflection of Jesus. Drawing from Isaiah 30, the speaker argues that God's guidance is not primarily about making logistical decisions, but about transforming one's inward character by scattering and rejecting all idols and sins that are not of Jesus. This requires a commitment to living for God above all earthly concerns, including money.

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CFC Messages · Apr 26, 2022 · 8m

The sermon uses the metaphor of a cup, referencing Matthew 23:26, to teach that Christians must clean the inside of their lives from sin and self-indulgence. A clean cup must then be filled by God's living water, overflowing to bless others with goodness and mercy. Ultimately, the goal is to be an invisible blessing, drawing attention only to the glory of God, not to oneself or one's ministry.

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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 41s

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CFC Messages · Mar 22, 2022 · 4m 41s

The speaker reflects on Psalm 37:23, emphasizing that a Christian's life should be a constant journey toward the cross, mirroring Jesus' willing surrender of his own will to God's. True maturity involves willingly crucifying one's own desires and flesh whenever they conflict with God's will, trusting in Christ's perfect example for empowerment.

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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.

24m

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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.

18m

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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.

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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.

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Zac Poonen - For Children: God's Love And Justice Are Both Seen At The Cross.

Zac Poonen · Jan 10, 2022 · 17m

Jesus taught that true understanding of God's truths is accessible to simple children, not just the clever or intelligent. The sermon emphasizes that sin, no matter how small, separates a person from God, and therefore, God's justice requires accountability. Ultimately, while God's love is immense, His justice means that one cannot simply overlook wrongdoing, as demonstrated by the need for proper grading in an exam.

10m

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Jeremy Utley - Renewing Our Minds for Constant Warfare

Jeremy Utley · Aug 18, 2021 · 10m

The speaker urges listeners to adopt a proactive, aggressive stance against the flesh, drawing parallels from Numbers 25 where God commanded Moses to be hostile to the Midianites. He emphasizes that the mindset on the flesh is hostile toward God, contrasting it with the Spirit's mindset of life and peace. The ultimate goal in life, even when facing trials, is not mere deliverance, but achieving Christ-likeness, recognizing that the flesh, not external circumstances, is the greatest enemy.

25m

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Bobby McDonald - Pick Up Your Mat And Walk

Bobby McDonald · Aug 2, 2021 · 25m

The central message is that Christian growth and victory over sin are accomplished by God's power, not solely by human effort or willpower. The speaker emphasizes that believers must rely on the promise that God will complete the good work He started in them. Drawing from the healing of the paralyzed man in John 5, the core action is to 'pick up your mat and walk,' signifying that victory and healing are already granted, requiring only the choice to live in that reality immediately.