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13mBobby McDonald - Taking Action On God's Word
Bobby McDonald · Jun 28
1h 8mZac Poonen - The God-Centered Can Build The Church
Zac Poonen · Jun 16
17mBobby McDonald - Who Is Caring For God's Familiy
Bobby McDonald · Jun 7
1h 9m2. Zac Poonen - Restoring Relationships With All People
Zac Poonen · May 27
1h 16m6. Zac Poonen - Building A Body And A Family
Zac Poonen · May 27
29m5. Zac Poonen - The Bride Standing With The LAMB
Zac Poonen · May 27
1h 21m4. Zac Poonen - Q & A - Related To The Church
Zac Poonen · May 27
1h 3m3. Zac Poonen - General Q&A
Zac Poonen · May 27
1h 10m1. Zac Poonen - The Preparation To Be The Bride of Christ
Zac Poonen · May 27
1h 8mZac Poonen - Our Destination Is Christlikeness
Zac Poonen · May 15
16mZac Poonen - The Dual Meaning Of The Breaking Of Bread
Zac Poonen · May 9
1h 9mZac Poonen - A God Who Encourages Us
Zac Poonen · May 9
42mBr Prabhakar - Secret Of Jesus's Humility
Prabhakar · May 5
20mBobby McDonald - Giving God Our Best
Bobby McDonald · Apr 26
20mJeremy Utley - Two Ways Satan Deceives Wholehearted Disciples
Jeremy Utley · Apr 26
10mNCCF Church Sharing - April 23, 2017
NCCF Church · Apr 26
17mJeremy Utley - Love, The Perfect Bond Of Unity
Jeremy Utley · Apr 19
37mBobby McDonald & Jeremy Utley - Prayer, Persistence And The Promises Of God
Bobby McDonald & Jeremy Utley · Apr 5
12mJeremy Utley - Grope For God And Find Him
Jeremy Utley · Mar 28
22mBobby McDonald - 5 Things I've Learned About Faith
Bobby McDonald · Mar 13
11mBobby McDonald - Differing Weights And Differing Measures
Bobby McDonald · Mar 7
20mNCCF Church Sharing - February 26, 2017
NCCF Church · Feb 28
13mBobby McDonald - The Lord Strengthens Us
Bobby McDonald · Feb 24
13mNCCF Church Sharing - February 19, 2017
NCCF Church · Feb 23
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.
13mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Taking Action On God's Word
Bobby McDonald · Jun 28, 2017 · 13m
The central message is that Christian life is a call to action, emphasizing that hearing God's word requires corresponding action to be truly transformative. The speaker draws from the example of Peter being roused by an angel and the wisdom of building a house on the rock, stressing that merely feeling nourished by teaching is insufficient; one must have an intention to actively apply what is heard. This commitment to action is what allows believers to live a life that reflects Christ.
1h 8mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The God-Centered Can Build The Church
Zac Poonen · Jun 16, 2017 · 1h 8m
The central message is that true church building is not based on mere doctrine or outward conformity, but on the profound, personal revelation of Jesus Christ in one's heart. The speaker emphasizes that genuine discipleship requires living by the principles of Christ's life daily, which is a continuous process of self-examination and cleansing. He warns that intellectual agreement or outward adherence without this inner revelation constitutes hypocrisy.
17mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Who Is Caring For God's Familiy
Bobby McDonald · Jun 7, 2017 · 17m
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian goal is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. He argues that caring for God's family—the local church—is a divine responsibility, drawing parallels between caring for one's own family and caring for fellow believers. Ultimately, the message calls for a renewed burden for the local church, recognizing that the care for God's family is essential to the believer's joy and fulfilling Christ's commission.
1h 9mNCCF Church
2. Zac Poonen - Restoring Relationships With All People
Zac Poonen · May 27, 2017 · 1h 9m
The central message is that the goal of Christian life is to reflect Jesus Christ, which requires both personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that reading scripture should aim to grasp the 'heart of God'—the relational aspect—rather than becoming an overly analytical scholar. True evidence of the Holy Spirit's filling is demonstrated by a fervent love for God and others, especially those who mistreat us, and maintaining a constant readiness to confess and get up immediately after sinning.
1h 16mNCCF Church
6. Zac Poonen - Building A Body And A Family
Zac Poonen · May 27, 2017 · 1h 16m
The central message is that Christian life requires becoming a true reflection of Jesus, which is manifested both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. Salvation is achieved through repentance—simply turning around to receive God's free gift—and faith, which is reaching out to take that gift. Furthermore, true discipleship requires actively walking in the manner Christ walked, as taught by John in 1 John 2:6.
29mNCCF Church
5. Zac Poonen - The Bride Standing With The LAMB
Zac Poonen · May 27, 2017 · 29m
The sermon contrasts the 'great multitude' with the 144,000 from Revelation, arguing that both groups are redeemed by Christ's blood. The key distinction for the 144,000 is that they are not ashamed to openly identify as Christ's disciples, unlike those who might secretly follow the Antichrist for worldly gain. True disciples are characterized by being detached from earthly things and remaining faithful to Christ.
1h 21mNCCF Church
4. Zac Poonen - Q & A - Related To The Church
Zac Poonen · May 27, 2017 · 1h 21m
The central message is that Christian growth requires both individual purity and robust, functioning local church fellowship, mirroring the pattern set by the apostles. The speaker argues that simply bringing people to Christ is insufficient; the apostles actively planted churches, appointed elders, and followed up to ensure the new believers were nurtured and grew. He critiques modern church structures for being overly hierarchical and deviates from the biblical model of organic, apostolic planting and care.
1h 3mNCCF Church
3. Zac Poonen - General Q&A
Zac Poonen · May 27, 2017 · 1h 3m
The speaker discusses the importance of discerning God's will, drawing parallels to Jesus's ability to discern truth in the Gospels. He advises that when seeking a spouse, the primary focus must be on the person's genuine, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, not on worldly attributes like wealth or looks. Furthermore, he emphasizes that marriage requires keeping Christ central, and that prayer is essential for discerning God's peace regarding major life decisions.
1h 10mNCCF Church
1. Zac Poonen - The Preparation To Be The Bride of Christ
Zac Poonen · May 27, 2017 · 1h 10m
The central message is that Christians must actively prepare to be Christ's pure bride by living in a permanent dwelling place with Him, which is called 'abiding in Christ.' This preparation requires daily spiritual vigilance against subtle sins like selfishness and pride, and the ultimate proof of this hope is the continuous process of self-purification, striving to be like Christ.
1h 8mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Our Destination Is Christlikeness
Zac Poonen · May 15, 2017 · 1h 8m
The Christian life is not a single event but a lifelong journey with a specific destination. This destination is not a physical place like heaven, but a spiritual one: becoming a likeness of Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that understanding this goal requires looking at scripture contextually, particularly Romans 8:29, which states that God predestines believers to be conformed to the image of Christ.
16mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Dual Meaning Of The Breaking Of Bread
Zac Poonen · May 9, 2017 · 16m
The sermon explores the dual meaning of the 'breaking of bread,' arguing it signifies both a personal surrender of one's will to God's plan and a corporate unity within the Church. Drawing from scripture, the speaker emphasizes that true Christian life involves allowing God to break our own will, mirroring Christ's obedience, and participating together in the shared body of Christ.
1h 9mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - A God Who Encourages Us
Zac Poonen · May 9, 2017 · 1h 9m
The central message is that Christians should reflect Jesus by embodying the spirit of a father rather than merely being teachers. This involves correcting others with restoration and grace, rather than shaming them. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that understanding God as a God of encouragement, rather than condemnation, is foundational to a healthy Christian life, impacting relationships at home and in the church.
42mNCCF Church
transcribingBr Prabhakar - Secret Of Jesus's Humility
Prabhakar · May 5, 2017 · 42m
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation is achieved both individually through cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by functioning fully within the local church.
20mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Giving God Our Best
Bobby McDonald · Apr 26, 2017 · 20m
The central message is that Christians must strive to give God their absolute best in all aspects of life, rather than treating devotion as a mere checklist of duties. This requires intentional focus, whether in Bible reading, prayer, or service, and resisting the distraction of busyness. The speaker uses the example of Martha and Mary to illustrate that prioritizing time with God and listening to His word is the most necessary task.
20mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Two Ways Satan Deceives Wholehearted Disciples
Jeremy Utley · Apr 26, 2017 · 20m
The speaker discusses two primary ways Satan deceives wholehearted disciples, drawing parallels from Joshua's victories and the Gibeonites' deception. The first deception is the temptation to do as much good as possible, which can lead Christians to focus on their own extensive to-do lists rather than solely on what God has specifically prepared for them. True discipleship requires a posture of listening to Jesus's teaching rather than being overwhelmed by the world's perceived needs.
10mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - April 23, 2017
CFC Messages · Apr 26, 2017 · 10m
The central message is that Christians are called to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. Drawing from Song of Solomon, the speaker emphasizes that the time of blessing has arrived, signifying that believers are no longer aimless but are called with divine purpose. This purpose involves active discipleship, which is presented not as condemnation but as a loving partnership with God.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Love, The Perfect Bond Of Unity
Jeremy Utley · Apr 19, 2017 · 17m
The speaker argues that the pursuit of holiness is not merely about eliminating sin or strife, but must culminate in the fullness of love, which is described as the perfect bond of unity. True spiritual growth requires believers to actively increase and abound in love for one another, moving beyond just an 'elimination plan' to embody Christ's love. He concludes by contrasting judgment with mercy, emphasizing that compassion is the true mark of a godly life.
37mNCCF Church
transcribingBobby McDonald & Jeremy Utley - Prayer, Persistence And The Promises Of God
Bobby McDonald & Jeremy Utley · Apr 5, 2017 · 37m
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation is achieved both individually through personal purity and corporately by functioning fully within the local church.
12mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Grope For God And Find Him
Jeremy Utley · Mar 28, 2017 · 12m
The central message is that God places us in specific times and places to make us 'grope for him' and find Him. This process of longing and seeking God is necessary for spiritual growth, much like physical growth requires discomfort. The speaker emphasizes that recognizing our own shortcomings is not a cause for discouragement, but rather a sign of God's loving discipline, which prompts us to yearn for Christ's likeness.
22mNCCF Church
transcribingBobby McDonald - 5 Things I've Learned About Faith
Bobby McDonald · Mar 13, 2017 · 22m
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation happens both individually through personal purity and corporately by functioning fully within the local church.
11mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Differing Weights And Differing Measures
Bobby McDonald · Mar 7, 2017 · 11m
The speaker challenges the audience to examine whether their commitment to godliness is genuine or merely performative, comparing their behavior in church versus at home. He warns against 'differing weights and differing measures,' arguing that true faith requires consistent love and devotion to God and others regardless of who is watching. The core message is the necessity of living a unified, genuine life of love in all areas of life.
20mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - February 26, 2017
CFC Messages · Feb 28, 2017 · 20m
The speaker emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. He draws heavily on scripture, particularly James 1:2-4, to teach that trials test faith, leading to endurance and completeness. The core message is that true completeness is found not by accumulating self-sufficiency, but by emptying oneself of personal agenda and being filled with Jesus, mirroring the example of Jesus emptying himself on the cross. Finally, the speaker uses the miracle of the loaves and fishes to illustrate that God can use even our smallest, seemingly inadequate gifts for His greatest purposes.
13mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - The Lord Strengthens Us
Bobby McDonald · Feb 24, 2017 · 13m
The speaker emphasizes that while the physical body naturally declines, the Holy Spirit works in the inner person, leading to spiritual growth. True strength isn't about removing life's difficulties, but about developing the capacity to bear greater weight and overcome temptations through the Spirit's power. This process pushes believers toward greater maturity and Christ-likeness.
13mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - February 19, 2017
CFC Messages · Feb 23, 2017 · 13m
The speaker encourages the audience to strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, both personally and corporately. Key themes include overcoming cowardice to boldly take a stand for Christ, recognizing that such faithfulness is a sign of salvation, and maintaining a life worthy of the gospel. The message emphasizes relying on God's mercy and grace to overcome personal failings and accurately proclaim God's straightforward word.