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14mJeremy Utley - What Steals Your Peace?
Jeremy Utley · Sep 15
26mJeremy Utley - A Life of Reverent Humility Before God
Jeremy Utley · Sep 13
28mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Sep 13
14mJeremy Utley - Come Boldly Through Christ in Prayer
Jeremy Utley · Sep 8
27mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Sep 6
23mBobby McDonald - Become A Zero To Be One With Others
Bobby McDonald · Sep 6
25mJeremy Utley - The Testimony of Assurance
Jeremy Utley · Sep 1
13mNCCF Church Sharing - August 29, 2021
NCCF Church · Aug 30
26mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Aug 23
24mBobby McDonald - Job: Fear of the Lord, Faith, and Surrender
Bobby McDonald · Aug 23
10mJeremy Utley - Renewing Our Minds for Constant Warfare
Jeremy Utley · Aug 18
17mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Aug 16
19mJeremy Utley - Careful to Avoid Causing Others to Stumble
Jeremy Utley · Aug 16
17mJeremy Utley - The Chorus of Jesus's Wilderness Song
Jeremy Utley · Aug 11
15mNCCF Church Sharing - August 8, 2021
NCCF Church · Aug 9
15mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Aug 2
25mBobby McDonald - Pick Up Your Mat And Walk
Bobby McDonald · Aug 2
13mJeremy Utley - Drifting Away, or Diligently Entering?
Jeremy Utley · Jul 28
9mAnnie Poonen - What We Need In Times Like These
Annie Poonen · Jul 26
43mZac Poonen - Acquiring The Mind of Christ
Zac Poonen · Jul 26
14mJeremy Utley - Don't Take Issue With Any of the Lord's Dealings
Jeremy Utley · Jul 21
16mJeremy Utley - The Devoted One Is Blind
Jeremy Utley · Jul 20
25mZac Poonen - God Chose Us - To Make Us Look At People And Things From His Viewpoint
Zac Poonen · Jul 19
17mWhy Still Jesus? - Part 4
NCCF Church · Jul 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.
14mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - What Steals Your Peace?
Jeremy Utley · Sep 15, 2021 · 14m
The central message is that a life marked by God's word accomplishing its purpose is characterized by overflowing joy and peace. This peace stems from reconciliation with God through repentance and from actively extending abundant forgiveness to others, mirroring Christ's heart. Furthermore, true discipleship requires letting go of grudges and being humble enough to receive correction.
26mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - A Life of Reverent Humility Before God
Jeremy Utley · Sep 13, 2021 · 26m
The central message is that a defining mark of a Christian life should be reverent humility before God. Drawing from Isaiah 52 and 53, the speaker emphasizes that just as the world will eventually marvel at Christ's exaltation, believers must take personal responsibility for their own tendency to neglect God. True humility requires recognizing that we, individually, are often the ones who fail to esteem Christ, which is the key to living a life marked by reverence.
28mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Sep 13, 2021 · 28m
The speaker encourages listeners to trust God's sovereignty and power, especially when facing trials and disappointments, by remembering that God is in control even when circumstances seem hopeless. A key message is the necessity of living by faith, acknowledging that God's love and grace are the only reliable sources of strength. The speaker also warns against the 'disease' of hypocrisy, emphasizing that true cleansing and grace are only found by approaching God with profound humility.
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.
27mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Sep 6, 2021 · 27m
The central message is that the Christian's purpose is to be a life-giver, reflecting Jesus' example, which requires constant fellowship with the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship means actively building people up rather than tearing them down. Furthermore, the talk warns against complacency, noting that the greatest spiritual trial is often a comfortable, self-sufficient life that causes one to neglect reliance on God.
23mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Become A Zero To Be One With Others
Bobby McDonald · Sep 6, 2021 · 23m
The sermon emphasizes that Christian unity is achieved by becoming a 'zero'—meaning one must be willing to die to self, take the low place, and prioritize Christ's will over personal desires or opinions. Drawing from Ephesians 4, the speaker stresses that preserving unity requires humility, gentleness, patience, and love, which are necessary preparations for eternal fellowship in heaven. Ultimately, unity is found by agreeing on the core belief that God and Jesus are everything, even when disagreeing on secondary issues.
25mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Testimony of Assurance
Jeremy Utley · Sep 1, 2021 · 25m
The central message is that true Christian assurance comes from more than just knowing facts or reciting doctrines; it is a present, lived reality. Drawing from Hebrews 10:19 and Revelation 12:11, the speaker emphasizes that believers overcome the enemy not only by the blood of Jesus but also by the 'word of their testimony.' This testimony must be a current declaration of knowing God and being convinced of His ability to guard what we have entrusted to Him, reflecting the authority of a disciple living in God's presence.
13mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - August 29, 2021
CFC Messages · Aug 30, 2021 · 13m
The central message is that pleasing God is not achieved through personal good deeds, but through faith and dependence on Him. The speaker draws heavily from scripture, emphasizing that true devotion involves trusting in God's provision and grace, mirroring the example of Jesus. He encourages the audience to reset their focus, confess sin, and rely on God's ability to restore a clean heart and maintain endurance in the Christian race.
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.
24mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Job: Fear of the Lord, Faith, and Surrender
Bobby McDonald · Aug 23, 2021 · 24m
The speaker examines the Book of Job, noting that the first words written about a godly man are found in Job, not Genesis. Job's initial concern for his children, offering sacrifices for potential sin, illustrates the importance of a heart that fears the Lord and constantly checks for sin. Furthermore, Job's profound humility after losing everything—declaring, "The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord"—demonstrates complete surrender to God's sovereignty.
10mNCCF Church
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.
17mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Aug 16, 2021 · 17m
The sermon uses the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to illustrate that trials are opportunities to meet God, not just survive them. The speaker advises against complaining or dwelling on 'if only' scenarios, instead adopting the prayer of thanks for the opportunity to encounter God. True transformation comes from recognizing that trials, when endured with faith, result in the glory of Christ being revealed through one's life.
19mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Careful to Avoid Causing Others to Stumble
Jeremy Utley · Aug 16, 2021 · 19m
The central message is the profound seriousness of causing others to stumble, drawing parallels from scripture passages like 2 Corinthians, Jude, and Revelation. The speaker emphasizes that this sin is taken extremely seriously by God, citing Jesus's warning regarding stumbling little ones. He applies this principle broadly to modern issues of conscience, urging believers to avoid setting stumbling blocks for others in their personal lives, family, and the church.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Chorus of Jesus's Wilderness Song
Jeremy Utley · Aug 11, 2021 · 17m
The central message is that Christian life requires becoming an exact reflection of Jesus, achieved through personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that true 'rest' is not about outward circumstances but about inner triumph through obedience, exemplified by Peter walking on the stormy sea. Furthermore, the greatest difficulty is not the circumstance itself, but the temptation within it, which presents an opportunity to declare God's goodness and sovereignty.
15mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - August 8, 2021
CFC Messages · Aug 9, 2021 · 15m
The central message is the vital importance of encouraging others, drawing parallels from Jesus delaying his ascension to encourage the disciples. True encouragement requires a heart filled with love and a desire to show others God's love. If one cannot encourage others, the speaker suggests starting by encouraging one's own soul or one's family.
15mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Aug 2, 2021 · 15m
The central message is that Christians are called to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that true joy and the filling of the Holy Spirit are maintained not by external circumstances, but by choosing to endure the 'little crosses'—the daily struggles—with faith. This requires fixing our eyes on Jesus and trusting God's unseen work, even when the path seems like a wilderness.
25mNCCF Church
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.
13mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Drifting Away, or Diligently Entering?
Jeremy Utley · Jul 28, 2021 · 13m
The central message is the urgent need for believers to remain diligent in their walk with God, recognizing that spiritual decline can be a gradual 'drifting' rather than a sudden 'fall.' The speaker emphasizes that the most critical question is not 'Have I fallen away?' but rather, 'Am I falling away?' He urges the audience to pay close attention to the Word heard, to prioritize the present day, and to focus on the essential relationship with Christ above all other concerns.
9mNCCF Church
Annie Poonen - What We Need In Times Like These
Annie Poonen · Jul 26, 2021 · 9m
In perilous times, Christians need a strong anchor, which the speaker identifies as the hope found in Jesus Christ. This anchor is secured by Jesus, who is the steadfast rock, and requires two components: the hope of His return and the personal commitment to purify oneself as He is pure. Following Jesus and taking up the cross are necessary to fully grasp both strands of this vital anchor.
43mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Acquiring The Mind of Christ
Zac Poonen · Jul 26, 2021 · 43m
The central message is that Christians must strive to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. Drawing from parables, the speaker emphasizes that the key is not the quantity of spiritual gifts received, but the faithful percentage of effort applied to what is given. A major danger is having a 'one talent' gift and doing nothing with it, which stems from a misunderstanding of God as an overly demanding taskmaster.
14mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Don't Take Issue With Any of the Lord's Dealings
Jeremy Utley · Jul 21, 2021 · 14m
The central message is to accept all of God's dealings without grumbling or disputing, remembering that taking issue with God's plan is a sign of pride that hinders receiving grace. Instead of wishing for different circumstances—whether concerning oneself, others, or situations—one must gain a revelation to see every challenge as a divinely appointed pathway for God's glory and personal growth in Christ.
16mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Devoted One Is Blind
Jeremy Utley · Jul 20, 2021 · 16m
The central message is that true devotion to Christ requires a pure and simple 'blindness'—a total dependence on God, similar to the initial state of needing guidance. The speaker warns against becoming complacent or thinking one 'sees' enough, as this leads to sin remaining. The mark of the devoted one is the ability to listen closely to the Lord's word, which provides spiritual life.
25mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - God Chose Us - To Make Us Look At People And Things From His Viewpoint
Zac Poonen · Jul 19, 2021 · 25m
The central message is that Christians are chosen by God to reflect Jesus Christ, which requires both personal purity and active church participation. The speaker emphasizes that this calling is a miracle of God's sovereignty, not human choice, and that humility is essential for progress. Ultimately, the goal is to live a life so Christ-conforming that one stands before Him with nothing to confess.
17mNCCF Church
Why Still Jesus? - Part 4
CFC Messages · Jul 18, 2021 · 17m
The speaker shares a deeply personal testimony of how Jesus has been central to his life, contrasting his past arrogance and religious pride with the peace and fulfillment found in Christ. He emphasizes that choosing Jesus is not just a matter of belief, but a continuous, tasted experience of God's unconditional love, which sustains him even when he wanders. He concludes by citing Psalm 139 to affirm that God's presence is inescapable, even in life's deepest struggles.