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32mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Apr 5
36mBobby McDonald - 9 Tactics of Satan
Bobby McDonald · Apr 5
16mJeremy Utley - Being Conformed to Jesus in His Humility
Jeremy Utley · Mar 31
9mAnnie Poonen - Near To The Heart of God
Annie Poonen · Mar 29
58mZac Poonen - God's Highest Purpose For Us In The New Covenant
Zac Poonen · Mar 29
15mJeremy Utley - The Mountain Top Won't Vaccinate the Flesh
Jeremy Utley · Mar 24
26mJeremy Utley - God’s Extraordinary Purpose for Ordinary Days
Jeremy Utley · Mar 23
29mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Mar 23
17mZac Poonen - The Proof of Genuine Humility
Zac Poonen · Mar 22
10mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Mar 16
21mBobby McDonald - Some lessons at home during COVID
Bobby McDonald · Mar 16
39mZac Poonen - Jesus is our Example as an Overcomer
Zac Poonen · Mar 15
12mJeremy Utley - The Most Important Command
Jeremy Utley · Mar 10
21mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Mar 8
17mZac Poonen - Breaking Of Bread - Being Detached From The World
Zac Poonen · Mar 8
21mZac Poonen - Fathers, Bring Up Your Children Aright
Zac Poonen · Mar 8
20mJeremy Utley - Hope for the Impossible
Jeremy Utley · Mar 3
9mAnnie Poonen - O To Be Like Jesus
Annie Poonen · Mar 1
1h 0mZac Poonen - The Most Important Message of Discipleship
Zac Poonen · Mar 1
11mJeremy Utley - What Prevents Me from Enjoying the Fullness of the Holy Spirit?
Jeremy Utley · Feb 24
36mZac Poonen - Seek Earnestly to be Filled with the Holy Spirit Continually
Zac Poonen · Feb 22
19mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Feb 22
23mBobby McDonald - Having a Burden to be Filled With The Holy Spirit
Bobby McDonald · Feb 22
21mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Feb 15
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.
32mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Apr 5, 2021 · 32m
The message encourages believers to overcome the urge to withdraw from fellowship due to feelings of unworthiness or sin. Drawing parallels from Leviticus regarding the cleansing of lepers and the consecration of the high priest, the speaker emphasizes that God restores those who feel cast out. Believers must grasp their justification in Jesus Christ, recognizing that through faith, they have boldness and confident access to God, regardless of how unclean they feel.
36mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - 9 Tactics of Satan
Bobby McDonald · Apr 5, 2021 · 36m
The speaker discusses nine tactics Satan uses to tempt Christians into sin, emphasizing that the devil seeks small compromises rather than just major sins. He details the first tactic as doubting God's love and goodness, using examples from Genesis and Jesus' temptation in the wilderness. He also addresses the tactic of fear, drawing comfort from the assurance that salvation rests on God's perfect love, not on personal performance.
16mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Being Conformed to Jesus in His Humility
Jeremy Utley · Mar 31, 2021 · 16m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be a reflection of Jesus, which is best exemplified through profound humility. The speaker draws parallels between Jesus's willingness to endure the cross and his ultimate service, noting that his humility is evident in both his divine glory and his earthly ministry. This enduring, humble path is presented as the ultimate model for Christian living, even when facing mockery or opposition.
9mNCCF Church
Annie Poonen - Near To The Heart of God
Annie Poonen · Mar 29, 2021 · 9m
The central message is that Christians should strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker uses the concept of 'rest'—drawing parallels from Genesis, the Sabbath rest in Hebrews, and Jesus' invitation in Matthew—to illustrate that true rest and closeness to God are found through faith in Christ. This closeness allows for forgiveness, comfort, and the full release of all burdens by surrendering everything to the Lord.
58mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - God's Highest Purpose For Us In The New Covenant
Zac Poonen · Mar 29, 2021 · 58m
The central message is that Christians must maintain a balanced understanding of the New Covenant, moving beyond the lingering spirit of the Old Covenant. Specifically, the speaker emphasizes that believers must cease remembering past sins with condemnation, recognizing that God's promise is not that He has forgotten, but that He *chooses* not to remember them. True understanding of justification in Christ removes the need for constant reminders about sin and forgiveness.
15mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Mountain Top Won't Vaccinate the Flesh
Jeremy Utley · Mar 24, 2021 · 15m
The central message warns against relying on 'mountaintop experiences' or special spiritual moments as a substitute for consistent holiness and vigilance against the flesh. Using examples from Nadab and Abihu, the Last Supper, and the disciples' failure, the speaker emphasizes that believers must maintain a warrior's mindset and remain continually accountable to God, even after profound spiritual encounters.
26mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - God’s Extraordinary Purpose for Ordinary Days
Jeremy Utley · Mar 23, 2021 · 26m
The sermon encourages the congregation not to grow weary in ordinary days, asserting that these mundane times are the extraordinary way God accomplishes His purpose. The speaker emphasizes that to continue in God's word, one must progress deeply into both the love of God and the steadfastness of Jesus Christ. True spiritual growth, like Jesus's ministry, is found not in dramatic moments but in humble, steadfast obedience within the daily grind.
29mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Mar 23, 2021 · 29m
The central message emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus Christ by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. The speaker draws from the two great commandments—loving God and loving neighbor—and stresses that true knowledge of Christ is demonstrated through selfless love toward one's neighbor, even when it is difficult. Furthermore, the message encourages embracing weakness, drawing from Paul's testimony, to allow God's power to be evident.
17mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Proof of Genuine Humility
Zac Poonen · Mar 22, 2021 · 17m
The central message is that true godliness and humility are found by modeling oneself after Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate example. The speaker emphasizes that understanding scripture requires going to the
10mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Mar 16, 2021 · 10m
The central message is that true contentment and richness are found solely in Christ, who is our ultimate inheritance. The speaker encourages the audience to open their hearts to see this spiritual wealth, contrasting it with the fleeting nature of worldly riches. He emphasizes that contentment comes not from adding things, but from subtracting desires until one is satisfied only with Christ.
21mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Some lessons at home during COVID
Bobby McDonald · Mar 16, 2021 · 21m
The speaker draws lessons from the COVID-19 lockdown, comparing the experience to the wilderness journey described in Deuteronomy 8. He emphasizes that true spiritual growth comes not only from major life changes but more profoundly from paying close attention to God's guidance in small, daily moments. A disciple must cultivate an attentive spirit, constantly checking motives and being sensitive to the Spirit's whispers, as exemplified by recognizing God's kindness even in mundane situations like adjusting shower temperature.
39mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Jesus is our Example as an Overcomer
Zac Poonen · Mar 15, 2021 · 39m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, who serves as the ultimate example of an overcomer. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus was tempted in every way we are, yet remained sinless, which gives believers the hope and ability to overcome their own weaknesses and temptations. This understanding of Christ's perfect example provides the foundation for living a godly life.
12mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Most Important Command
Jeremy Utley · Mar 10, 2021 · 12m
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.
21mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Mar 8, 2021 · 21m
The message centers on the Great Commandment, derived from Deuteronomy 6:5, which is to love the Lord with all heart, soul, and might. The speaker emphasizes that true devotion is more important than mere service or knowledge, urging listeners to cultivate a genuine, personal love for God. He also warns against forgetting the Lord when life circumstances become comfortable or successful.
17mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Breaking Of Bread - Being Detached From The World
Zac Poonen · Mar 8, 2021 · 17m
The central message is that true knowing of God goes beyond mere facts or theories; it requires an intimate, spiritual knowledge that is revealed through deep spiritual experience, symbolized by the breaking of bread. The speaker emphasizes that Christians must be detached from the world's attractions, recognizing that the cross of Christ is the only thing to boast in, which means having little interest in worldly things. This detachment is not about avoiding the world entirely, but refusing to be occupied by it.
21mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Fathers, Bring Up Your Children Aright
Zac Poonen · Mar 8, 2021 · 21m
The central message is that fathers have the primary responsibility to raise their children in the ways of God, which involves discipline and instruction in the Word of God. The speaker contrasts the standards of the Old and New Covenants, emphasizing that in the New Covenant, the standard is higher, requiring fathers to actively teach their children at home rather than leaving it solely to church programs. He points to scripture to support the father's role in setting the pattern for the household.
20mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Hope for the Impossible
Jeremy Utley · Mar 3, 2021 · 20m
The central message is that true discipleship requires acknowledging the impossibility of keeping God's standards, rather than adopting an attitude of familiarity or complacency. The speaker uses examples from Israel (Exodus 24 and Joshua 24) and the New Testament (Peter, Ephesus) to illustrate how people fall away when they treat God's commands as manageable. The key is to maintain a sense of awe and recognize that fulfilling God's will is beyond human capability.
9mNCCF Church
Annie Poonen - O To Be Like Jesus
Annie Poonen · Mar 1, 2021 · 9m
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation must happen both individually through personal purity and corporately by functioning fully within the local church. The message emphasizes drawing strength from the Holy Spirit to achieve this likeness to Christ.
1h 0mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Most Important Message of Discipleship
Zac Poonen · Mar 1, 2021 · 1h 0m
The core message of discipleship is to be an exact reflection of Jesus, which requires both personal purity and active participation in the local church. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship is more valuable than worldly treasures and requires a constant self-examination, like a physical checkup. He warns against counterfeit faith and stresses that Jesus' teachings often challenged the crowd rather than seeking popularity.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - What Prevents Me from Enjoying the Fullness of the Holy Spirit?
Jeremy Utley · Feb 24, 2021 · 11m
God is eager to give the Holy Spirit, as demonstrated by Jesus's initiative with the woman at the well. However, James 4:5 reveals that God jealously desires our hearts, meaning we must empty ourselves of other loves and idols for Him to fill us. We must be ready to welcome the 'whip-bearer'—the necessary confrontation—when God calls us to surrender our whole hearts to Him.
36mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Seek Earnestly to be Filled with the Holy Spirit Continually
Zac Poonen · Feb 22, 2021 · 36m
The true Christian life is characterized by a continuous state of 'dissatisfied satisfaction,' meaning one rests in the assurance of forgiveness and justification through Christ while remaining dissatisfied with one's own sinfulness and desire to become more like Jesus. This pursuit requires continually being filled with the Holy Spirit, which empowers every member of the body of Christ to manifest gifts for the common good, regardless of perceived limitations like shyness or lack of visible gifts.
19mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Feb 22, 2021 · 19m
The speaker urges the audience to guard their hearts from seeking approval from people, emphasizing that God knows our deepest motives. True spiritual growth requires prioritizing the approval of God over the praise or judgment of men. Furthermore, the message stresses the need for daily, attentive connection with God, warning against spiritual complacency, even when surrounded by godly people or church activity.
23mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Having a Burden to be Filled With The Holy Spirit
Bobby McDonald · Feb 22, 2021 · 23m
The central message is the necessity of actively seeking to be filled with the Holy Spirit, drawing from the command in Ephesians 5:18. The speaker shares his personal journey of realizing that seeking the Spirit is not optional but a vital pursuit, comparing the Spirit's gift to a highly valuable stamp that many Christians overlook. He encourages the audience to have the faith and vision to recognize and grasp the immense value of what God offers through the Spirit.
21mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Feb 15, 2021 · 21m
The message encourages believers to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. Key themes include realizing that God has called us to victory over our desires and thoughts, and that our victory is ultimately His. The speaker emphasizes that God's power is boundless, providing the Holy Spirit's help in every temptation, and that we must press on in faith, trusting in God's provision for escape.