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15mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Feb 20
11mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Jan 30
12mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Jan 9
11mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Dec 19
9mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Nov 7
14mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Sep 12
17mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Aug 1
11mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Jul 25
7mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Jun 6
4m 53sNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · May 31
43mZac Poonen - The Reason Why God Raised Up CFC Churches
Zac Poonen · May 31
22mJeremy Utley - A Blameless Conscience Despite Different Convictions In The Body
Jeremy Utley · May 23
4m 21sNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · May 2
8mJeremy Utley - The Horizontal Aspect of the Cross in Communion
Jeremy Utley · Apr 5
4m 57sNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Mar 29
23mJeremy Utley - The Secret of Building the Church
Jeremy Utley · Mar 22
27mZac Poonen - How God Enables Us To Prophesy
Zac Poonen · Mar 21
7mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Feb 22
5mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Jan 11
19mBobby McDonald - Encouragements While Building A Three Story House
Bobby McDonald · Dec 20
14mAnnie Poonen - I Hear The Sound Of Rustling
Annie Poonen · Nov 29
3m 22sNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Oct 18
19mJeremy Utley - Careful to Avoid Causing Others to Stumble
Jeremy Utley · Aug 16
17mJeremy Utley - The Chorus of Jesus's Wilderness Song
Jeremy Utley · Aug 11
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.
15mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Feb 20, 2023 · 15m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus, both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. The speaker uses examples from Jacob, the disciples, and Jesus's commitment to the twelve to encourage the congregation to maintain a testimony of having 'left all and followed' Christ, trusting God's faithfulness even through trials and the end times.
11mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Jan 30, 2023 · 11m
The speaker emphasizes that our goal as Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. Drawing from Proverbs 4:23, he stresses the need to diligently guard one's heart because it is the source of life. He advises believers to actively guard against anxious thoughts and bitterness by relying on God's promises of provision and grace, ensuring the 'Springs of Life' flowing from them are pure for their families.
12mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Jan 9, 2023 · 12m
The message emphasizes that the Christian goal is to reflect Jesus Christ both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. Drawing from Psalm 16, the speaker encourages the congregation to keep the Lord constantly before them, viewing God's presence as a constant support, even when facing life's distractions or temptations to build worldly structures instead of the church. The core message is to build Jerusalem in our homes through dependence on God.
11mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Dec 19, 2022 · 11m
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 the Samaritan woman's story, the central message is that God sees and blesses us through our honesty, even when we have failed repeatedly. Furthermore, the speaker shares an analogy about being stuck in the snow to illustrate that what seems like a delay or waste of time is often God's sovereign will for our ultimate good.
9mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Nov 7, 2022 · 9m
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.
14mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Sep 12, 2022 · 14m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus by both personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that while it is easy to 'put on' good characteristics like compassion and kindness, the greater challenge is to 'put off' internal sins like anger and malice. True transformation requires setting one's mind on heavenly things, as if one has been baptized into a new life with Christ.
17mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Aug 1, 2022 · 17m
The central message is to persevere in doing good, both personally and corporately, drawing inspiration from Galatians 6:9. The speaker emphasizes that consistency in good works is harder than doing them once, urging the congregation to be diligent in their preparation for sharing within the church family, citing the example of Paul's consistent ministry. Ultimately, the motivation for this effort should be to reap the joy of the Lord.
11mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Jul 25, 2022 · 11m
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.
7mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Jun 6, 2022 · 7m
The central message is that Christian worship must be a complete, living, and holy sacrifice offered to God, not merely an outward performance for human approval. The speaker emphasizes that true devotion is done in secret, pleasing the heavenly Father rather than people. This requires a commitment to pleasing God 24/7, reflecting a life transformed by the New Covenant.
4m 53sNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · May 31, 2022 · 4m 53s
The message centers on the call to be a disciple who can sustain the weary. The speaker uses analogies from scripture—the slave serving the master and the sinful woman anointing Jesus' feet—to challenge the listener's attitude. True service comes from recognizing how much one has been forgiven and how much Christ has done, leading to a willingness to serve the church body.
43mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Reason Why God Raised Up CFC Churches
Zac Poonen · May 31, 2022 · 43m
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.
22mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - A Blameless Conscience Despite Different Convictions In The Body
Jeremy Utley · May 23, 2022 · 22m
The sermon addresses how Christians should navigate disagreements in conviction within the body of Christ. While the ultimate goal is to reflect Jesus Christ, differences in conscience are inevitable. When one's convictions are stronger than another's, the speaker advises living according to the conviction the Lord has given, even if it means appearing 'weak' in comparison. The core message emphasizes maintaining personal conviction rather than conforming to the perceived strength of others.
4m 21sNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · May 2, 2022 · 4m 21s
The central message is that Christians aim to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. Drawing from Proverbs 3:32, the speaker emphasizes that God favors the upright, suggesting that true intimacy with God is built through honesty and integrity in private life, mirroring Jesus's quiet faithfulness. To maintain this relationship, believers must actively avoid crookedness, bitterness, and unforgiving thoughts.
8mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Horizontal Aspect of the Cross in Communion
Jeremy Utley · Apr 5, 2022 · 8m
The speaker argues that approaching the Lord's Table should encompass both personal piety and a deep care for the community. While self-examination is necessary, the Christian's longing should mirror Jesus' desire to share the meal with his disciples, emphasizing that communion is a communal act. True devotion involves a passion for the church's purity and unity, reflecting the interconnectedness of loving God and loving one's neighbor.
4m 57sNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Mar 29, 2022 · 4m 57s
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 stresses that receiving the Holy Spirit is contingent upon knowing and diligently keeping God's word, demonstrating love through obedience. Following this obedience brings confidence and assurance that God will care for our needs.
23mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Secret of Building the Church
Jeremy Utley · Mar 22, 2022 · 23m
The church is built by every individual member working according to their God-given gifts, not just by designated leaders. Each believer has a responsibility to contribute to the body's growth, which requires an eager desire to serve and speak. The secret to effective contribution, particularly prophecy, is cultivating a life of deep listening to the Lord, moving beyond mere ritualistic Bible reading.
27mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - How God Enables Us To Prophesy
Zac Poonen · Mar 21, 2022 · 27m
The central message emphasizes that Christian life requires becoming an exact reflection of Jesus through personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker stresses that true spiritual gifting, like prophecy, comes from being filled with God's encouragement and comfort, which is received through personal experience with God's word during difficulties. A key takeaway is that God treats us according to how we treat others, making forgiveness and kindness essential for spiritual growth.
7mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Feb 22, 2022 · 7m
The message encourages believers to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker uses the vastness of creation and a story about a father rescuing his child from the ocean to illustrate that despite feeling small, every individual is profoundly special and deeply loved by God. Ultimately, the core message is that God's love is constant, regardless of our mistakes.
5mNCCF Church
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CFC Messages · Jan 11, 2022 · 5m
The ultimate goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation is achieved both individually through cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by becoming fully functioning members within the local church.
19mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Encouragements While Building A Three Story House
Bobby McDonald · Dec 20, 2021 · 19m
The speaker uses the analogy of a three-story building to illustrate the dimensions of the Christian life: the foundation is confidence in God's love; the first floor is the individual walk with God; the second floor is family; and the third floor is church life. He emphasizes that each level must be built upon the one beneath it, stressing the need for boldness through God's Fatherly love, vigilance against sin, and consistent discipline to make progress in faith.
14mNCCF Church
Annie Poonen - I Hear The Sound Of Rustling
Annie Poonen · Nov 29, 2021 · 14m
The sermon emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. Drawing parallels to Pentecost and Ezekiel's dry bones, the speaker urges the congregation to pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit to revive the church. This revival prepares the body of Christ to proclaim the imminent return of Jesus, leading to unity and service.
3m 22sNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Oct 18, 2021 · 3m 22s
The central message emphasizes that Christians must strive to reflect Jesus by pursuing both personal holiness and functioning within the local church. Key warnings include guarding against bitterness, which can cause significant trouble, and recognizing that grace is essential for everything—from salvation to enduring love. The speaker points to Jesus' life as the ultimate example of humility and holiness.
19mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Careful to Avoid Causing Others to Stumble
Jeremy Utley · Aug 16, 2021 · 19m
The central message is the profound seriousness of causing others to stumble, drawing parallels from scripture passages like 2 Corinthians, Jude, and Revelation. The speaker emphasizes that this sin is taken extremely seriously by God, citing Jesus's warning regarding stumbling little ones. He applies this principle broadly to modern issues of conscience, urging believers to avoid setting stumbling blocks for others in their personal lives, family, and the church.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Chorus of Jesus's Wilderness Song
Jeremy Utley · Aug 11, 2021 · 17m
The central message is that Christian life requires becoming an exact reflection of Jesus, achieved through personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that true 'rest' is not about outward circumstances but about inner triumph through obedience, exemplified by Peter walking on the stormy sea. Furthermore, the greatest difficulty is not the circumstance itself, but the temptation within it, which presents an opportunity to declare God's goodness and sovereignty.