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11mBobby McDonald - Lord, Give Them Wine and Send Me the Bill
Bobby McDonald · Oct 21
27mNCCF Church Sharing - October 20, 2020
NCCF Church · Oct 19
27mJeremy Utley - Growing in the Fear of the Lord
Jeremy Utley · Oct 14
35mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Oct 12
18mJeremy Utley - Don't Forget the Debt You've Been Forgiven
Jeremy Utley · Oct 12
1h 6mZac Poonen - A Very Important Message On Forgiveness
Zac Poonen · Oct 5
12mJeremy Utley - Having Jesus' Mindset Towards the Cross
Jeremy Utley · Sep 30
8mAnnie Poonen - Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Annie Poonen · Sep 28
58mZac Poonen - Don't Imagine That You Are Spiritual
Zac Poonen · Sep 28
19mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Sep 21
28mBobby McDonald - Not an error in doctrine, but an error in emphasis
Bobby McDonald · Sep 21
33mZac Poonen - Reverence for God and Forgiveness
Zac Poonen · Sep 21
24mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Sep 14
31mZac Poonen - Overwhelmed by the presence of God
Zac Poonen · Sep 14
18mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Sep 7
32mJeremy Utley - A Caretaker of the Vineyards
Jeremy Utley · Sep 7
9mJeremy Utley - Take Heart When The Lord Reproves You
Jeremy Utley · Sep 1
10mAnnie Poonen - Be Thou Supreme O Jesus Christ
Annie Poonen · Aug 31
59mZac Poonen - Has Jesus Committed Himself to You?
Zac Poonen · Aug 31
28mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Aug 24
21mBobby McDonald - Zoom Out and See God's Love
Bobby McDonald · Aug 24
17mZac Poonen - Purifying Ourselves to Meet Christ at His Return
Zac Poonen · Aug 24
10mWenhai Pan - Daniel's Concern For The Lord's Name
Wenhai Pan · Aug 17
23mZac Poonen - The Lord Rewards His Faithful Saints
Zac Poonen · Aug 17
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.
11mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Lord, Give Them Wine and Send Me the Bill
Bobby McDonald · Oct 21, 2020 · 11m
The central message is that true spiritual life involves embracing the Holy Spirit's work, which requires burning away personal attachments and self-centered desires. This process leads to a life that overflows, enabling one to bless and minister to others. The speaker warns against the temptation to desire comfort over ministry, citing examples like Jonah's bitterness and emphasizing that God's joy is found in serving and loving others.
27mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - October 20, 2020
CFC Messages · Oct 19, 2020 · 27m
The central message emphasizes the necessity of cultivating the spirit of forgiveness, modeled after Jesus' words from the cross: 'Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.' The speaker urges the audience to extend this forgiveness to unbelieving family, friends, or co-workers, recognizing that others may not understand the truth or may be struggling with unseen burdens. Ultimately, the goal is to reflect Christ's compassion by fighting spiritual battles with mercy.
27mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Growing in the Fear of the Lord
Jeremy Utley · Oct 14, 2020 · 27m
The central message is the necessity of growing in the fear of the Lord, which is presented as the beginning of wisdom and the fountain of life. The speaker emphasizes that this fear is not merely a feeling but a deep awareness of God's presence, which is crucial for living in the new covenant. He suggests that signs of growth include adopting childlike humility and maintaining a constant awareness of the Lord's presence, much like a dove leaving a place of quarreling.
35mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Oct 12, 2020 · 35m
The speaker shares reflections on maintaining spiritual focus amidst the distractions of married life and family. He emphasizes three key areas of growth: valuing the church community for mutual encouragement, appreciating a spouse who spiritually challenges one, and diligently valuing time spent with God to ensure one's affections remain fixed on the Lord rather than worldly pleasures.
18mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Don't Forget the Debt You've Been Forgiven
Jeremy Utley · Oct 12, 2020 · 18m
The central message is the critical importance of remembering and living out the magnitude of the forgiveness received from God. The speaker uses the parable of the unforgiving servant to warn that forgetting one's own immense debt of forgiveness leads to unmercy toward others. He concludes that a failure to appreciate God's grace results in a spiritual blindness and a lack of fruitfulness in one's life.
1h 6mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - A Very Important Message On Forgiveness
Zac Poonen · Oct 5, 2020 · 1h 6m
The central message draws from Matthew 18, emphasizing that entering the Kingdom of God requires adopting the humility of a little child. The speaker warns against pride and comparison, noting that true greatness in the church is found in decreasing oneself so that Christ can increase. He concludes by highlighting that receiving or caring for children in Christ's name is equivalent to receiving Christ himself.
12mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Having Jesus' Mindset Towards the Cross
Jeremy Utley · Sep 30, 2020 · 12m
The central message is that true Christian life requires adopting Jesus' mindset, which is characterized by deep humility and a willingness to embrace the cross. The speaker emphasizes that genuine humility goes beyond mere performance or thought; it must be rooted in the heart and is achieved through obedience—taking up Christ's yoke. This obedience is exemplified by viewing the cross not as a burden to dread, but with the same passionate anticipation Jesus had.
8mNCCF Church
Annie Poonen - Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Annie Poonen · Sep 28, 2020 · 8m
The message centers on the theme of God's unwavering faithfulness, drawing parallels from Lamentations and the hymn's lyrics. The speaker emphasizes that our goal as Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. Ultimately, the message encourages gratitude for God's constant mercy, which is renewed every morning, providing comfort and strength regardless of earthly circumstances.
58mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Don't Imagine That You Are Spiritual
Zac Poonen · Sep 28, 2020 · 58m
The central message warns against both overestimating and underestimating oneself spiritually. The speaker cautions that modern tendencies, influenced by psychology, can lead people to think too highly of themselves, a danger exemplified by the Pharisee. True spiritual health requires a constant, humble self-assessment, recognizing that the greatest enemies are selfishness and pride, which must be addressed internally rather than through external displays of humility.
19mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Sep 21, 2020 · 19m
The sermon emphasizes that the Christian life should not be a self-satisfied 'well' but a continuous 'river' of life flowing out to benefit others. Drawing from Ezekiel 47, the speaker illustrates this progression from a trickle to a life-giving river that brings freshness and sustenance. The core message is to move beyond self-pleasing stagnation and actively bear the weaknesses of others, reflecting Christ's love in one's family, community, and church.
28mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Not an error in doctrine, but an error in emphasis
Bobby McDonald · Sep 21, 2020 · 28m
The central message is that the Christian life requires a focus on becoming an increasing reflection of Jesus daily, rather than merely focusing on doctrinal correctness. The speaker emphasizes that the correct emphasis in the last days is to be diligent to be found by Christ spotless, blameless, and having repented of every sin. This involves internal purity, obedience to Jesus' commands, and striving for holiness in one's daily life.
33mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Reverence for God and Forgiveness
Zac Poonen · Sep 21, 2020 · 33m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus by purifying their motives, ensuring all actions are done to the glory of God, not for human reputation. The speaker warns against self-justification, comparing it to the Pharisees, and emphasizes that true spiritual growth requires constant self-examination with a reverence for God. This reverence is distinct from fear and is the foundation of wisdom.
24mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Sep 14, 2020 · 24m
The central message is that Christians must actively live out their divine nature by remembering and utilizing their dual inheritance: a secure identity in Christ and the accompanying authority. The speaker emphasizes that this inward life, which is sustained by God's promises, must be constantly maintained through prayer and faith, allowing believers to overcome daily struggles and the enemy's attacks. He concludes by urging listeners to take possession of this authority in every situation, knowing that Christ's victory over death guarantees eternal life.
31mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Overwhelmed by the presence of God
Zac Poonen · Sep 14, 2020 · 31m
The central message is that the greatest achievement in the Christian life is not theological accuracy, but rather being overwhelmed by the presence of God. The speaker uses John's experience in Revelation to illustrate that even highly knowledgeable people can make mistakes when confronted with God's presence. True spiritual depth comes from humility, which Jesus taught was a gift revealed to the humble rather than the clever or intelligent.
18mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Sep 7, 2020 · 18m
The speaker encourages the audience to love God supremely, drawing parallels from John 21 where Peter abandoned everything for Jesus. He then applies this principle to daily life, focusing on doing everything in love, particularly in marriage and parenting. He emphasizes that loving one's wife requires nourishing and cherishing her like one's own body, and parenting requires discipline modeled after God's gentle correction, ultimately relying on God's promise of a new heart.
32mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - A Caretaker of the Vineyards
Jeremy Utley · Sep 7, 2020 · 32m
The Lord builds the church, but He equips it through every individual member functioning properly, like the joints of a body. The speaker warns against neglecting one's personal spiritual life—one's 'own vineyard'—while focusing on ministry or serving others. To care for one's own vineyard, one must examine the fruit of love, the soil of humility, and other aspects of personal devotion.
9mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Take Heart When The Lord Reproves You
Jeremy Utley · Sep 1, 2020 · 9m
The sermon encourages the listener to embrace divine reproof and discipline, drawing parallels from Peter's rebuke and subsequent restoration after the Transfiguration. The central message is that God disciplines believers out of love, not anger, with the ultimate goal of helping them bear more fruit and achieve holiness. Enduring this discipline, rather than fainting, is key to spiritual growth and healing.
10mNCCF Church
Annie Poonen - Be Thou Supreme O Jesus Christ
Annie Poonen · Aug 31, 2020 · 10m
The speaker reflects on the hymn "Be Thou Supreme O Jesus Christ" as a source of spiritual sustenance and communion with God. She emphasizes that the song serves as a means of entering the Father's presence, leading her to pray for Christ's supremacy in her life—that nothing compares to Him, and that her mind and will be filled by the Holy Spirit to reflect His will. Ultimately, she expresses a desire to surrender everything to Christ, finding her greatest joy in being His slave.
59mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Has Jesus Committed Himself to You?
Zac Poonen · Aug 31, 2020 · 59m
The central message is that true discipleship requires the believer to prioritize Christ above all earthly relationships, even family. The speaker draws from John 2:24-25 and Matthew 10:34, arguing that Jesus did not entrust himself to those who merely believed in him without genuine commitment. True faith involves a hatred for sin and a willingness to place Christ's will above the desires of family or man.
28mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Aug 24, 2020 · 28m
The speaker emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. Drawing from Jonah's experience, the message stresses the necessity of calling out to the Lord in distress and remembering Him amidst difficult times. The sermon also uses the story of Joshua and the Gibeonites to warn against making covenants or decisions based on short-term appearances rather than seeking God's counsel.
21mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Zoom Out and See God's Love
Bobby McDonald · Aug 24, 2020 · 21m
The sermon explores two primary ways Satan tempts people to doubt God's love: questioning why God withholds something desired (like Adam and Eve) and questioning why God allows suffering (like Job). The central message is that when faced with these doubts, believers must 'zoom out' to see the bigger picture of God's overarching love, rather than focusing solely on the immediate problem or desire. This perspective shift allows one to trust God's plan even when the details are unclear.
17mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Purifying Ourselves to Meet Christ at His Return
Zac Poonen · Aug 24, 2020 · 17m
The central message is that Christians must actively purify themselves to be ready to meet Christ at His return. This purification involves more than just intellectual agreement; it requires diligently clearing one's conscience 24/7 by settling relationships, forgiving others, and confessing wrongs. The speaker emphasizes that while grace is powerful, believers must continually confront the 'flesh' which still serves the law of sin, striving to live entirely under the law of God's love.
10mNCCF Church
Wenhai Pan - Daniel's Concern For The Lord's Name
Wenhai Pan · Aug 17, 2020 · 10m
The speaker draws lessons from Daniel's life, emphasizing the importance of having a deep concern for the Lord's name above personal comfort or achievement. He argues that true devotion means praying for God's glory regardless of whether God will use you or if your own efforts are sufficient. The ultimate goal is to live in a way that brings glory to God, exemplified by the desire to bring Him joy, much like a child bringing a gift the parent loves.
23mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Lord Rewards His Faithful Saints
Zac Poonen · Aug 17, 2020 · 23m
The central message is that while salvation is founded solely on Christ's righteousness, believers are still accountable for how they live their lives after conversion. Just as a building needs more than just a foundation, a Christian's life must be built upon Christ through righteous works, which will ultimately be tested by fire. The speaker warns that the greatest regret in heaven will not be about salvation, but about the selfish, self-centered way one lived life while being given the opportunity to live for Christ's kingdom.