NCCF Church Sharing - August 30,2015

CFC Messages · Aug 31, 2015 · 10m · NCCF Church

The speaker emphasizes that Christian growth requires active 'pruning' to bear more fruit, which necessitates complete surrender to the Holy Spirit. This surrender means giving up personal control and allowing the Spirit to use one's body and life fully. True peace and rest are not derived from external circumstances but from choosing to come to Jesus and taking up His yoke.

Sunil Poonen - Functioning Members of the Body of Christ

Sunil Poonen · Dec 9, 2024 · 31m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley - Guarding Your Faith Against False Teachers

Jeremy Utley · Mar 3, 2026 · 6m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley emphasizes the critical importance of guarding against false teachers who deny that Jesus Christ came in the flesh, using 2 John as a foundation. He explains that Jesus's physical incarnation is essential because it makes him a true example and forerunner—demonstrating that we can follow his teachings and live victoriously through the Holy Spirit's power. Utley encourages believers to embrace the high standard of discipleship taught in Scripture, trusting that God will enable us to meet it through faith in Christ.

Annie Poonen - Be Thou Supreme O Jesus Christ

Annie Poonen · Aug 31, 2020 · 10m · NCCF Church

Zac Poonen - The Ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Church - Part 1 - NCCF - June 24, 2012 (1 of 2)

Zac Poonen · Jul 30, 2012 · 53m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley - Faith For More Than Miracles

Jeremy Utley · Feb 27, 2020 · 29m · NCCF Church

True faith that pleases God is not merely the kind that enables miracles or the belief in Jesus' power, but rather a faith that leads to repentance and a willingness to overcome sin. The speaker contrasts 'hot faith' (which includes repentance) with 'lukewarm faith' (which only seeks miracles or adherence to rules). Ultimately, pleasing God requires a deep commitment to change and obedience, as exemplified by the rich young ruler who could not overcome his attachment to money.

NCCF Church Sharing - November 3, 2019

CFC Messages · Nov 8, 2019 · 11m · NCCF Church

The speaker emphasizes that the Christian goal is to reflect Jesus Christ both individually through purity and corporately within the church. He discusses developing a relationship with God characterized by reverence rather than fear, drawing parallels to a relationship with a father. The core message centers on living in a 'holy fear'—a deep reverence for God's judgment based on the redemption found in Christ's blood, which motivates a hatred for sin and a love for righteousness.

Zac Poonen - For Children: The Holy Spirit Comes Inside us to Supply Our Every Need

Zac Poonen · Jan 24, 2022 · 28m · NCCF Church

The speaker contrasts God's work in the Old Testament, where help was external, with the New Testament, where God comes to live inside believers. This internal presence, powered by the Holy Spirit, provides the strength to overcome sin from within, unlike the external help of the past. This internal power is necessary because repeated confession of sin without internal change is insufficient.

Andrei Pavlov - The Power Belongs to God

Andrei Pavlov · Oct 14, 2024 · 4m 19s · NCCF Church

God's power belongs to Him alone, and Christians must remain continuously connected to Jesus through the Holy Spirit, not just on Sundays. Like a refrigerator that must stay plugged in to function, we are valuable vessels containing God's treasure who must resist sin, follow His commandments, and quickly repent when we fail, trusting that God provides the power to live according to His design.

Zac Poonen - Q&A Session 2 of 2 - NCCF 06/2014 Conference

Zac Poonen · Jun 8, 2014 · 48m · NCCF Church

NCCF Church Sharing

CFC Messages · Sep 5, 2022 · 10m · NCCF Church

The message emphasizes that Christian life requires both receiving God's mercy through regeneration and actively living out that salvation. Drawing from Titus 3:5-6, the speaker stresses that salvation is by mercy, but it necessitates a continual, active process of purification and sanctification. This ongoing work is necessary to reflect Christ and function as a holy member of the church.

Jeremy Utley - Obey Without Delay

Jeremy Utley · Jan 19, 2017 · 11m · NCCF Church

The central message is the urgent need for immediate obedience to God's commands, emphasizing that delay is dangerous. Drawing from the Israelites' grumbling in the wilderness, the speaker warns against postponing obedience, noting that conviction from the Holy Spirit requires an immediate response. True obedience involves actively filling the void left by sin or wrong attitudes with positive action, rather than just eliminating the negative behavior.

Bobby McDonald - Do All Things To The Glory Of God

Bobby McDonald · Jan 31, 2016 · 8m · NCCF Church

The central message is that Christians should dedicate every aspect of their lives—both spiritual and secular—to the glory of God, following the principle of 1 Corinthians 10:31. This means seeking to live in God's will in every moment, whether working diligently, resting, or performing mundane tasks. By doing everything cheerfully and without complaint, believers can make every act a spiritual offering.

NCCF Church Sharing

CFC Messages · Jan 18, 2021 · 24m · NCCF Church

The speaker shares personal reflections on the importance of patience, particularly in fatherhood, drawing from Psalm 101 and 1 Corinthians 13. He emphasizes that true love requires patience, and this virtue is cultivated not through techniques, but by intently 'beholding' the glory of Jesus in scripture, allowing the Holy Spirit to transform us from glory to glory. The ultimate example of this gentle patience is seen in Jesus interacting with a child in Mark 9.

Jeremy Utley - He Will Baptize You With Fire

Jeremy Utley · Feb 9, 2017 · 16m · NCCF Church

The speaker interprets Matthew 3:11's promise that Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit and Fire, focusing on the fire as a purifying element. He explains that this purifying fire comes through trials and difficulties, which God uses to remove impurities and make believers more like Christ. Therefore, believers should not be surprised by hardship, viewing it instead as a fulfillment of God's promise to refine them.

Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:10

Jeremy Utley · Jan 12, 2015 · 10m · NCCF Church

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.

NCCF Church Sharing - June 23, 2019

CFC Messages · Jun 25, 2019 · 21m · NCCF Church

The speaker encourages the audience to run the way of God's commandments with zeal, drawing inspiration from Psalm 119:32. This means actively pursuing obedience in areas like apologizing, rejoicing with others, and tackling undesirable tasks, using Jesus' example of washing feet. Crucially, the speaker emphasizes that this zealous running is not based on personal determination but on faith in God's promise to provide the ability, which in turn will enlarge one's heart.

NCCF Church Sharing - Aug 07, 2016

CFC Messages · Aug 8, 2016 · 7m · NCCF Church

The speaker emphasizes that the Christian life requires becoming an exact reflection of Jesus, achieved through personal purity and functioning within the local church. He stresses that true faith is not based on feeling but on confidently claiming God's promises by fulfilling the necessary conditions, such as repenting and asking for the Holy Spirit with simple sincerity. Furthermore, he warns against spiritual idols—such as lust, greed, and envy—which cause us to forfeit God's grace.

Zac Poonen - Have The Same Ambition On Earth As You Will Have In Heaven

Zac Poonen · Nov 2, 2021 · 42m · NCCF Church

The central message is that Christian ambition must mirror the desire to please God, not to impress people with knowledge or ministry success. The speaker emphasizes that true understanding of the New Covenant moves beyond mere intellectual knowledge (the 'holy place') into the spirit, where God dwells. Ultimately, one's deepest ambition should be to live in a way that earns the affirmation, "I'm well pleased with you," from the Father.

Jeremy Utley - Mourning over the "small sins"

Jeremy Utley · Oct 19, 2015 · 21m · NCCF Church

The speaker emphasizes that Christian life requires a commitment to pleasing God, which involves both cleansing ourselves of sin and restoring what has been neglected. Drawing from 2 Chronicles 29, he suggests that true worship requires us to invite Jesus, the High Priest, into our hearts to clean out all uncleanness. Furthermore, he stresses the importance of mourning over even 'small sins,' noting that this brokenheartedness is necessary to fully experience God's comfort and ministry.

Jeremy Utley - Three Things A Christian Should Seek Every Single Day

Jeremy Utley · Aug 22, 2016 · 15m · NCCF Church

The speaker advises that Christian life is a daily walk, not defined by milestones, and outlines three daily pursuits: seeking to hear God's voice, seeking to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and seeking to respond to God's voice and the Holy Spirit. Hearing God's word daily, seeing God's purpose in the present day, and persistently asking for the Holy Spirit are key practices for spiritual growth.

Jeremy Utley - The Snare of Honor-Seeking in the Church

Jeremy Utley · Nov 8, 2021 · 21m · NCCF Church

The central message warns against the danger of seeking or receiving glory from other people, arguing that this desire acts as a barrier to true faith. Drawing parallels from John 5 and Judges 7, the speaker emphasizes that true faith requires seeking glory only from the one and only God, as any acknowledgment of human appreciation can lead to spiritual downfall.

Jeremy Utley - The True Meaning of "This Little Light of Mine"

Jeremy Utley · Jul 29, 2024 · 29m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley explains that "This Little Light of Mine" refers not to personal testimony or evangelism, but to one's conscience illuminated by the Holy Spirit. The song's true meaning is an invitation to allow the Holy Spirit complete access to examine every area of our lives—to not hide anything from God's searching light. When we refuse to hide our lives "under a bushel" from the Holy Spirit's scrutiny, we become wholly illumined and radiant with God's light.

Andrei Pavlov - Run the Race Looking Unto Jesus

Andrei Pavlov · Apr 28, 2025 · 5m · NCCF Church

Christians are called to run the spiritual race with endurance, fixing their eyes on Jesus rather than being distracted or weighed down by sin and worldly encumbrances. Through the power of the Holy Spirit given under the new covenant, believers must lay aside every hindrance, pursue holiness, and remain faithful to reach the finish line where Jesus Himself will welcome them.