Library
Browse
Latest messages
685 messages
1m 17sSharon's Baptism
NCCF Church · Jun 25
9mZac Poonen - Baptism
Zac Poonen · Jun 22
7mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:28
Jeremy Utley · Jun 22
52mZac Poonen - The Spirit of the fear of the Lord - SPC5
Zac Poonen · Jun 11
1h 14mZac Poonen - As Christ was on Earth - SPC1
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
1h 0mZac Poonen - Q&A Part 1 - SPC3
Zac Poonen · Jun 6
45mZac Poonen - The way to possess the life of Jesus
Zac Poonen · May 23
7mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:23
Jeremy Utley · May 23
11mDeepak and Taylor commit to NCCF
Joshua Deepak · May 11
58mTony Thomas' Baptism
Tony Thomas · Apr 13
7mBobby McDonald - Colossians 1:21
Bobby McDonald · Mar 29
37mNCCF Church Sharing - March 22, 2015
NCCF Church · Mar 23
7mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:19
Jeremy Utley · Mar 16
33mNCCF Church Sharing - March 15, 2015
NCCF Church · Mar 16
8mBobby McDonald - Colossians 1:18
Bobby McDonald · Mar 9
32mNCCF Church Sharing - March 01, 2015
NCCF Church · Mar 2
17mBobby McDonald - Having a burden for the local church
Bobby McDonald · Jan 26
17mBobby McDonald - True discipleship
Bobby McDonald · Jan 12
23mJeremy Utley - Being a student of Jesus in the school of discipleship
Jeremy Utley · Jan 12
10mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:10
Jeremy Utley · Jan 12
8mBobby McDonald - Colossians 1:9
Bobby McDonald · Jan 5
16mBobby McDonald - What was Jesus like
Bobby McDonald · Jan 5
11mJeremy Utley - Jesus's intimacy with His Heavenly Father
Jeremy Utley · Jan 5
14mSantosh Poonen - Loving Christ's body lavishly
Santosh Poonen · Dec 15
August 5 | Daily Devotion | Idolatry Is Spiritual Adultery | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen teaches that idolatry constitutes spiritual adultery against God, drawing a parallel between unfaithfulness in marriage and unfaithfulness in our devotion to God. The message calls believers to recognize idolatry in their lives and turn from it in repentance to restore their relationship with God.
1m 17sNCCF Church
Sharon's Baptism
CFC Messages · Jun 25, 2015 · 1m 17s
The sermon emphasizes that the Christian goal is to reflect Jesus Christ, which is achieved both individually through personal purity and corporately through active participation in the local church. The act of baptism is presented as a tangible step of obedience and a public testimony to God's goodness. The service concludes with the speaker performing the baptism.
9mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Baptism
Zac Poonen · Jun 22, 2015 · 9m
The core message of baptism is that it is primarily an act of obedience to God's Word, rather than requiring full intellectual understanding. The speaker emphasizes that baptism symbolizes a burial with Christ's death and a resurrection into a new life. This new life means having a desire not to sin again, representing a fundamental change in attitude, like a cat jumping out of dirty water.
7mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:28
Jeremy Utley · Jun 22, 2015 · 7m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be a reflection of Jesus Christ, both individually and corporately. The speaker emphasizes that false ideas about God, often stemming from a disconnect between personal experience and scripture, must be challenged. True fulfillment of God's promises requires meeting the conditions He sets, and the church has a ministry to admonish one another in love through self-examination.
52mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Spirit of the fear of the Lord - SPC5
Zac Poonen · Jun 11, 2015 · 52m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus by embodying humility and serving others. Jesus exemplified this by identifying with all people, even sinners, and by rejecting any form of self-exaltation, preferring to be seen as a brother and servant rather than holding titles. This principle of servant-heartedness is fundamental to a Spirit-filled church.
1h 14mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - As Christ was on Earth - SPC1
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2015 · 1h 14m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that God shows no partiality, meaning that what God has done for others, He can do for any individual who fulfills the same conditions. This understanding, particularly regarding God's love for us as the Father loved Jesus, is a life-changing revelation.
1h 0mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Q&A Part 1 - SPC3
Zac Poonen · Jun 6, 2015 · 1h 0m
The central message emphasizes that Christian life requires striving to be an exact reflection of Jesus by submitting to God's will in all areas. The speaker details that true spiritual growth involves discipline, which is a combination of the Holy Spirit's work and personal cooperation, focusing on profitable choices rather than merely avoiding the unlawful. Furthermore, overcoming sin requires fleeing from temptation rather than confronting it head-on, and prayer should be God-centered (praying in the spirit) rather than self-centered (praying in the flesh).
45mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The way to possess the life of Jesus
Zac Poonen · May 23, 2015 · 45m
The central message is that true Christian life flows from a deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, which surpasses adherence to religious rules or laws. The speaker emphasizes that being led by the Holy Spirit, rather than by external rules, is the mark of genuine discipleship. He uses the example of Paul to illustrate that knowing Christ deeply requires counting all earthly values as rubbish compared to the surpassing value of knowing Jesus.
7mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:23
Jeremy Utley · May 23, 2015 · 7m
The central message is that Christian life involves being a reflection of Jesus, achieved both personally through purity and corporately within the church. Specifically, the speaker emphasizes that our work and calling are acts of stewardship from God, not chance. Furthermore, our purpose in ministry is not just personal conformity to Christ, but primarily for the benefit of others, meaning our experiences—both comfort and affliction—are intended for the benefit and salvation of those around us.
11mNCCF Church
Deepak and Taylor commit to NCCF
Joshua Deepak · May 11, 2015 · 11m
The speakers discuss the commitment process to the church, emphasizing that true indicators of God's will involve patient prayer rather than urgency. They share personal testimonies about their journeys of faith, highlighting the shift from legalistic adherence to a genuine, love-driven relationship with Christ. Both speakers express finding a community where they can grow in understanding the New Covenant and actively live out their faith.
58mNCCF Church
Tony Thomas' Baptism
Tony Thomas · Apr 13, 2015 · 58m
Baptism is fundamentally a conscious choice to follow Jesus Christ, not something forced by family or circumstance. Scripturally, it symbolizes a burial—a decisive turning away from a life lived for oneself and embracing a new life in the Kingdom of God, which is characterized by grace. This commitment is demonstrated through full immersion, signifying that the old, sinful life is dead and the individual is now alive to God's riches through Christ's sacrifice.
7mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Colossians 1:21
Bobby McDonald · Mar 29, 2015 · 7m
The central message is the necessity of actively taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ to combat a mind set hostile toward God. The speaker emphasizes that true victory over temptation requires a proactive surrender—a pre-determined decision to yield one's will to God's desires, much like programming a safe system. This surrender, exemplified by watching and praying, allows believers to overcome temptations when they arise.
37mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - March 22, 2015
CFC Messages · Mar 23, 2015 · 37m
The central message emphasizes that Christian growth is a process entirely initiated and sustained by God, requiring believers to strive to become more like Christ. Key areas for growth include maintaining humility, recognizing one's constant need for God's grace, and cultivating a deep longing to obey God's Word. The speaker also challenged the congregation to ensure their prayers for others come from a heart desiring the very best for them, mirroring the selfless concern seen in the life of the Apostle Paul.
7mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:19
Jeremy Utley · Mar 16, 2015 · 7m
The central message is that Christians are called to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, which is achieved by beholding His fullness. The speaker emphasizes that learning from Jesus is not merely an academic study of scripture, but a lived experience of coming to Him in moments of weariness or temptation. True transformation occurs when one receives rest from Him and willingly takes His yoke, walking beside Him daily.
33mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - March 15, 2015
CFC Messages · Mar 16, 2015 · 33m
The central message is that true devotion to Christ requires giving Him one's entire heart, going beyond mere outward religious activity. The speaker emphasizes that the deepest desire should be to seek the person of God Himself, rather than focusing on religious results or service. Drawing parallels from Mary and Martha, and the principle that the reward for diligently seeking God is God Himself, the talk concludes that the degree of seeking Christ reveals the true value placed on Him.
8mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Colossians 1:18
Bobby McDonald · Mar 9, 2015 · 8m
Jesus Christ is established as the head of the body, which is the church, meaning believers are meant to actively participate in God's work rather than passively receiving it. The sermon emphasizes that Christian life requires taking responsibility and laboring for Christ, both in personal growth and within the community. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that Jesus remains preeminent in every area of life, causing all other concerns to dim.
32mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - March 01, 2015
CFC Messages · Mar 2, 2015 · 32m
The speaker emphasizes that true worship is not limited to singing but is a life sacrifice and following Jesus. He draws from Psalm 69 to argue that praising God during affliction is more pleasing to Him than making sacrifices. The core message is that believers should maintain a spirit of willing praise to God, even amidst difficulty, recognizing that all blessings come from Him.
17mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Having a burden for the local church
Bobby McDonald · Jan 26, 2015 · 17m
The central message is that a godly love for the local church is a commitment to concern for the spiritual growth of fellow believers, aiming for Christ-likeness. True unity requires moving beyond self-concern and embracing the shared journey toward this ultimate goal. The speaker uses the Israelites' unbelief regarding the Promised Land to illustrate that we must fully trust God's plan for the church's development, even when the process is difficult or unseen.
17mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - True discipleship
Bobby McDonald · Jan 12, 2015 · 17m
True discipleship is defined not by outward actions or visible sacrifices, but by the inward willingness to deny oneself and follow God's will. The speaker emphasizes that merely performing religious acts or serving others is insufficient if the motive is not pure. True discipleship requires a deep, internal commitment to Christ that supersedes all other desires, even when no one is watching.
23mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Being a student of Jesus in the school of discipleship
Jeremy Utley · Jan 12, 2015 · 23m
The central message is that Christian discipleship is like being a student in a school, requiring a commitment to learn lessons every single day. True discipleship is not about quantity but about the quality of seeking to be wholehearted, meaning one must be eager to learn from God's lessons in every circumstance, day or night. This requires maintaining an attitude of constant readiness to learn, regardless of whether the day feels eventful or challenging.
10mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:10
Jeremy Utley · Jan 12, 2015 · 10m
The sermon explores the meaning of being pleasing to God in all respects, drawing heavily from Colossians 1:10 and Romans 14. The central message is that Christian living should not merely avoid what is wrong (permissibility) but must be motivated by a conscious desire to please the Lord in every action. This requires examining daily habits, like eating or observing days, to ensure they are done out of genuine faith and dependence on God, rather than simply by default.
8mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Colossians 1:9
Bobby McDonald · Jan 5, 2015 · 8m
The central message is that Christians are called not just to know God's will, but to deeply understand it to know His heart. The speaker contrasts this understanding with merely obeying out of compulsion, drawing parallels from Psalm 32 and Psalm 73. Ultimately, true understanding leads to a joyful, surrendered life where one desires only God's will, realizing that God's plan is always best.
16mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - What was Jesus like
Bobby McDonald · Jan 5, 2015 · 16m
The central goal for Christians is to reflect Jesus Christ, which is achieved both individually through personal purity and corporately within the local church. The speaker argues that the best guide to Jesus' life is not observation, but rather following what Scripture commands, as Jesus' teachings, like the Sermon on the Mount, were rooted in his lived experience. Key aspects of his life included gentleness, a deep hunger for righteousness, immense mercy, and a focus on inward purity and heavenly concerns.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Jesus's intimacy with His Heavenly Father
Jeremy Utley · Jan 5, 2015 · 11m
The central message is that Christian growth requires cultivating deep intimacy with the Heavenly Father, mirroring Jesus's relationship with God. This intimacy is fostered by fearing God, which allows Him to share His secrets. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that approaching temptation with proactive reverence—praying not to be tempted—and viewing suffering as a means of learning obedience are key aspects of Christlikeness.
14mNCCF Church
Santosh Poonen - Loving Christ's body lavishly
Santosh Poonen · Dec 15, 2014 · 14m
The central message is that Christians must love lavishly, mirroring the extravagant love of God demonstrated in the parables of Luke 15. This lavish love requires us to extend grace and celebration to those who repent, and it should guide our interactions with others, including those who are judgmental or outside the immediate circle. Furthermore, the sermon challenges the congregation to be as shrewd in their generosity and care for one another as the