NCCF Church Sharing

CFC Messages · Jul 13, 2021 · 13m · NCCF Church

The speaker reflects on the story of the adulteress in John 8, emphasizing that while Jesus forgives and says, 'go and sin no more,' true obedience requires more than just accepting forgiveness. He advises going to Jesus's feet, like Mary, to learn how to live right, drawing parallels to Matthew 4:4 (man shall not live by bread alone but by every word). Ultimately, the message is one of discipleship, accepting the yoke of Christ's word, and walking with Him through faith and the Holy Spirit.

NCCF Church Sharing

CFC Messages · Oct 10, 2022 · 13m · NCCF Church

The message encourages believers to emulate Jesus by enduring hostility with love, rather than adopting a victim's mentality. Key takeaways include denying oneself and losing sight of personal feelings or rights to focus on the needs of others, mirroring Jesus' forgiveness even in extreme suffering. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship requires looking beyond oneself to see where mercy and love are most needed.

Zac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 7: Detached from the love of possessions

Zac Poonen · Sep 11, 2023 · 23m · NCCF Church

Zac Poonen - God is a God of Encouragement

Zac Poonen · Mar 27, 2023 · 12m · NCCF Church

The central message is that Christians should emulate God's character by becoming sources of encouragement, rather than condemnation. The speaker argues that our perception of God—whether as an exacting judge or an encouraging Father—shapes our lives and how we treat others. True discipleship involves daily encouragement in our homes and relationships, which is a reflection of worshipping an encouraging God.

Zac Poonen - The God-Centered Can Build The Church

Zac Poonen · Jun 16, 2017 · 1h 8m · NCCF Church

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.

NCCF Church Sharing

CFC Messages · Nov 7, 2022 · 9m · NCCF Church

The message emphasizes that Christians must strive to be a reflection of Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. Key passages from Mark 9 and First Peter 2 are used to illustrate that true faith requires more than just presence; it demands readiness, reliance on prayer, and humility. The speaker stresses that genuine discipleship means serving others, even when it contradicts worldly desires for status or authority.

Zac Poonen - Jesus Weeps and Whips to Build the Church

Zac Poonen · May 26, 2025 · 14m · NCCF Church

Jesus' primary work is building His church as a unified body filled with the Holy Spirit. True discipleship requires personal holiness, submission to proper authority (especially in marriage), and a passionate zeal for the purity of God's house—demonstrated by Jesus both weeping over spiritual decline and actively confronting corruption, as seen in His cleansing of the temple.

Jeremy Utley - The Shelter in Place Disciple Development Program

Jeremy Utley · Feb 3, 2021 · 17m · NCCF Church

NCCF Church Sharing - April 23, 2017

CFC Messages · Apr 26, 2017 · 10m · NCCF Church

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.

Zac Poonen - Abraham's Example As A Father

Zac Poonen · Nov 7, 2022 · 17m · NCCF Church

The central message is that true Christian discipleship requires being a spiritual descendant of Abraham, which is achieved by commanding one's family to keep the way of the Lord through righteousness. Abraham's example, particularly in preparing to sacrifice Isaac, demonstrates this obedience, showing that spiritual blessings are conditional upon actively leading one's family in faith, not automatic.

Zac Poonen - The New Covenant Standard Is Attainable

Zac Poonen · May 7, 2018 · 1h 3m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley - Two Ways Satan Deceives Wholehearted Disciples

Jeremy Utley · Apr 26, 2017 · 20m · NCCF Church

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.

NCCF Conference 2026 - Knowing the Cost of Discipleship - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jun 9, 2026 · 58m · NCCF Church

The speaker emphasizes that a stable Christian life requires both holiness and humility. He argues that much of modern Christianity presents an incomplete picture of Christ because essential elements of the gospel are omitted. True discipleship, according to the Great Commission, requires not only belief and baptism but also actively teaching others to obey everything Jesus commanded, and crucially, preaching repentance alongside belief.

Zac Poonen - Jesus Submitted to Authority

Zac Poonen · Dec 2, 2024 · 14m · NCCF Church

Zac Poonen teaches that following Jesus begins with foundational practices like knowing Scripture and submitting to authority, using Jesus's hidden years (ages 12-30) as the primary model for discipleship rather than his miraculous ministry. He emphasizes that learning obedience to parents and authority figures is essential, rooted in God's design for all creation, and warns that rebellion against authority—traced back to Satan's original sin—undermines authentic faith and character development.

Zac Poonen - The Reason Why God Raised Up CFC Churches

Zac Poonen · May 31, 2022 · 43m · NCCF Church

The speaker emphasizes that the true measure of a church is not the size of the crowd or the quality of the Sunday service, but rather the members' private lives. He argues that discipleship is demonstrated by living righteously throughout the entire week—in one's relationships, work, and finances—rather than just on Sunday. Furthermore, he cautions against accepting religious traditions or terminology (like infant baptism) based on faulty translations that prioritize avoiding conflict over accurate understanding.

NCCF Church Sharing

CFC Messages · Jul 25, 2022 · 11m · NCCF Church

The central message emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. The speaker draws heavily from John 11, using the resurrection of Lazarus to illustrate that belief in Jesus's life-giving word is what brings salvation, even when circumstances seem hopeless. He concludes by stressing that merely hearing God's word is insufficient; true discipleship requires actively doing what is heard, comparing it to building a house on the rock.

Jeremy Utley - Be Happy With God's Quiet Work

Jeremy Utley · Dec 21, 2020 · 18m · NCCF Church

The central message is to find contentment and joy in God's quiet, unseen work in our lives, rather than becoming anxious about visible signs of progress. The speaker contrasts the danger of complacency with the danger of paranoia regarding spiritual growth, using Jesus' early life and the example of saints to illustrate that God's work often happens quietly over time. True discipleship involves being content and joyful in the process, trusting God's timing even when progress feels slow or unmeasurable.

Jeremy Utley - Despising the Shame of the Cross

Jeremy Utley · Dec 15, 2021 · 11m · NCCF Church

The sermon explores what it means to 'despise the shame of the cross,' drawing parallels from Jesus' suffering to teach believers to prioritize God's pleasure above all else. Jesus despised the shame associated with physical discomfort, loss of self-respect, and injustice, ultimately enduring the greatest shame—the displeasure of the Father. The central message is that true discipleship involves training oneself to value God's pleasure so highly that earthly comforts, rights, and self-regard become insignificant.

Zac Poonen - The way to possess the life of Jesus

Zac Poonen · May 23, 2015 · 45m · NCCF Church

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.

Zac Poonen - A Right Attitude Towards Money

Zac Poonen · Mar 4, 2024 · 1h 30m · NCCF Church

NCCF - Sharing Time - April 20, 2014

CFC Messages · Apr 24, 2014 · 48m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley - The Greatest Miracle

Jeremy Utley · May 18, 2021 · 28m · NCCF Church

Sunil Poonen - God Wants Spirit-Filled Disciples and Not Amazed Crowds

Sunil Poonen · Mar 9, 2026 · 11m · NCCF Church

Zac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 6

Zac Poonen · Jun 29, 2020 · 1h 0m · NCCF Church

True Christ-likeness requires more than just following the Sermon on the Mount; it demands a deep commitment to discipleship, including loving Jesus above all else and being willing to die to oneself. The teaching emphasizes that righteousness must be internal, addressing sins like anger and sexual lust, and warns that lying is fundamentally linked to hypocrisy. Ultimately, believers must guard against legalism by adhering strictly to the word of God, neither adding to nor subtracting from it.