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16mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Dec 5
16mZac Poonen - Growing In Humility
Zac Poonen · Dec 5
40mZac Poonen - The Fear Of God And Humility
Zac Poonen · Nov 28
28mBobby McDonald - Be Easy On Others
Bobby McDonald · Sep 12
14mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Aug 29
30mZac Poonen - Manifesting Jesus' Life As We Die To Our Self-life
Zac Poonen · Jul 11
53mZac Poonen - Four Things That Happened At The Cross
Zac Poonen · Jun 13
25mZac Poonen - Jesus Came To Call Sinners To Repent
Zac Poonen · Apr 11
3m 35sNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Mar 15
5mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Mar 8
6mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Feb 15
17mBobby McDonald - Seek Wisdom, Fear The Lord, Remain Needy
Bobby McDonald · Feb 15
10mAnnie Poonen - The Gift That Children Can Bring To Jesus
Annie Poonen · Jan 31
21mZac Poonen - God Gives Revelation Only To The Humble
Zac Poonen · Nov 22
18mZac Poonen - God's Power Can Be Manifested Only When We Are Weak
Zac Poonen · Nov 9
21mJeremy Utley - The Snare of Honor-Seeking in the Church
Jeremy Utley · Nov 8
23mJeremy Utley - How God Works In The One Who Fails
Jeremy Utley · Oct 4
10mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Sep 27
26mJeremy Utley - A Life of Reverent Humility Before God
Jeremy Utley · Sep 13
28mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Sep 13
14mJeremy Utley - Come Boldly Through Christ in Prayer
Jeremy Utley · Sep 8
23mBobby McDonald - Become A Zero To Be One With Others
Bobby McDonald · Sep 6
24mBobby McDonald - Job: Fear of the Lord, Faith, and Surrender
Bobby McDonald · Aug 23
14mJeremy Utley - Don't Take Issue With Any of the Lord's Dealings
Jeremy Utley · Jul 21
August 3 | Daily Devotion | Repentance Is The Mark Of Being Truly Born Again | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Repentance is the defining mark of a truly born-again Christian. Without genuine repentance—a turning away from sin with changed behavior—one's claim to conversion is hollow and superficial.
16mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Dec 5, 2022 · 16m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be a reflection of Jesus Christ, both individually through purity and corporately within the church. The speaker emphasizes that all speaking and serving must be done to glorify God, not self. This requires cultivating humility and the fear of the Lord, which transforms the heart from a 'parched desert' to a 'lush jungle' through oneness with the Father.
16mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Growing In Humility
Zac Poonen · Dec 5, 2022 · 16m
True spiritual growth is not measured by increased knowledge but by learning gentleness and humility from Jesus, as taught in Matthew 11:29. The speaker emphasizes that genuine humility, exemplified by Christ's self-emptying, involves a downward path rather than the world's upward trajectory. Paul's progression from being the
40mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Fear Of God And Humility
Zac Poonen · Nov 28, 2022 · 40m
The central message emphasizes that living a godly life requires pursuing humility and the fear of the Lord, which are presented as inseparable. The speaker argues that the enemy is not the devil, but rather the flesh within us, and that perfecting holiness—becoming more Christ-like—is achieved through the fear of God. This sensitivity to sin is crucial, especially in relationships like marriage, where quick repentance and forgiveness are vital.
28mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Be Easy On Others
Bobby McDonald · Sep 12, 2022 · 28m
The central message is to reflect Jesus by treating others with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. The speaker emphasizes that Christian struggle often involves internal attitudes toward others, such as overcoming bitterness, and advises being easy on others while being hard on oneself. He concludes by urging listeners to be full of consideration and empty of expectations when dealing with people.
14mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Aug 29, 2022 · 14m
The central message is that Christians should strive to be known for their gentle spirit and moderation, rather than for worldly achievements or status. The speaker emphasizes that true gentleness comes from humility and denying self, contrasting it with seeking glory from men or asserting authority. He advises that this character trait should be evident in speech, mirroring the salt that flavors life without drawing attention to itself.
30mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Manifesting Jesus' Life As We Die To Our Self-life
Zac Poonen · Jul 11, 2022 · 30m
The central message is that true Christian life requires manifesting the life of Jesus by dying to one's self-will, which is likened to a grain of wheat that must fall and die to bring forth much fruit. The speaker emphasizes that mere knowledge or good reputation is insufficient; instead, one must undergo affliction, perplexity, and submission to allow Christ's life to become visible. This process requires actively submitting to God's will, even when it challenges one's comfort or reputation.
53mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Four Things That Happened At The Cross
Zac Poonen · Jun 13, 2022 · 53m
The central message is that true Christian glory and wisdom are found not in human achievements or worldly accolades, but in the seemingly foolish message of the crucified Christ. The speaker urges listeners to abandon boasting in personal accomplishments and instead focus entirely on the cross, which represents a total surrender to God's will. This surrender requires submitting to a 'death and burial' of one's own plans and opinions, trusting God to raise us up at the right time.
25mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Jesus Came To Call Sinners To Repent
Zac Poonen · Apr 11, 2022 · 25m
Jesus primarily condemned hypocrisy, which the speaker notes is a sin rarely mentioned in the Old Testament. The sermon analyzes three types of sinners using the Prodigal Son parable: the accidentally lost sheep, the self-serving prodigal son, and the self-righteous elder brother. Ultimately, the central message is the necessity of humility, urging believers to treat everyone with respect, recognizing that true spirituality involves considering others as more important than oneself.
3m 35sNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Mar 15, 2022 · 3m 35s
The central message is that Christians should not boast in their riches, intelligence, or power, but rather in knowing and understanding God. The speaker uses examples like the Israelites not having horses and chariots, and Rahab's rope, to emphasize that true salvation and security come only from trusting in the Lord, especially as difficult times approach.
5mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Mar 8, 2022 · 5m
The central message is that while Christians will face many afflictions, God promises deliverance. True deliverance, according to the speaker, is not merely being rescued from a situation, but being delivered from the associated evils like anxiety, impatience, and self-reliance. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that the attribute of a righteous person is not perfect holiness, but rather the willingness to cry out in dependence to the Lord and the ability to rise up after falling.
6mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Feb 15, 2022 · 6m
The central message is that true wisdom is found by listening to counsel and accepting discipline, with Jesus Christ being the ultimate example of wisdom. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus demonstrated this by remaining submissive to his earthly parents while simultaneously possessing divine wisdom. He encourages the audience to follow Jesus' example by coming to him for rest and learning from his gentle and humble life.
17mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Seek Wisdom, Fear The Lord, Remain Needy
Bobby McDonald · Feb 15, 2022 · 17m
The central message is that true wisdom comes from being humble, accepting counsel, and acknowledging our need for God. The speaker emphasizes that the greatest danger is assuming self-sufficiency, urging listeners to adopt a constant sense of neediness before God. This humility, or being 'poor in spirit,' is presented as the foundation for all wisdom and spiritual growth.
10mNCCF Church
Annie Poonen - The Gift That Children Can Bring To Jesus
Annie Poonen · Jan 31, 2022 · 10m
The central message is that the greatest gift a person, even a child, can bring to Jesus is a heart that loves Him and offers thankful praise. The speaker uses examples from the Bible (the gifts to Jesus, the loaves and fishes, the perfume) to illustrate that while intelligence, wealth, and strength are valuable, true devotion comes from the heart. This love is best demonstrated through daily acts of service, kindness, honesty, and humility at home, school, and in play.
21mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - God Gives Revelation Only To The Humble
Zac Poonen · Nov 22, 2021 · 21m
God grants true revelation not to the wise or intelligent, but only to those who are humble, comparing this state to that of a baby. The speaker emphasizes that while knowledge can make one feel superior, revelation humbles and requires a heart-level surrender. Ultimately, all human effort is nothing in eternity unless it is done in helpless dependence upon Jesus Christ.
18mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - God's Power Can Be Manifested Only When We Are Weak
Zac Poonen · Nov 9, 2021 · 18m
The central message is that God's power is most evident when believers embrace weakness, echoing Paul's declaration, "For when I am weak, then I am strong." The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual progress is marked by desiring less personal honor and instead seeking only the glorification of Jesus Christ. He uses examples from the body of Christ and the historical accounts of Gideon to illustrate that God often works through seemingly small or weak means.
21mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Snare of Honor-Seeking in the Church
Jeremy Utley · Nov 8, 2021 · 21m
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.
23mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - How God Works In The One Who Fails
Jeremy Utley · Oct 4, 2021 · 23m
The sermon uses Peter's repeated failures in the Garden of Gethsemane to illustrate how God works with imperfect people. Jesus repeatedly brings Peter into situations where he fails, first by asking him to keep watch, and later by finding him asleep again. The central message is that God's purpose in our lives is to lead us into circumstances that reveal our own inability, stripping away our self-reliance and insistence on our own ability, leaving us speechless and dependent on Him.
10mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Sep 27, 2021 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that true wisdom comes from the fear of the Lord, contrasting it with the world's reliance on degrees or money. The speaker draws from scripture, noting that God's wisdom surpasses human understanding, and uses the example of the church in Ephesus burning their magical books to illustrate that giving up earthly wisdom is necessary to receive heavenly wisdom. This process requires deep humility.
26mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - A Life of Reverent Humility Before God
Jeremy Utley · Sep 13, 2021 · 26m
The central message is that a defining mark of a Christian life should be reverent humility before God. Drawing from Isaiah 52 and 53, the speaker emphasizes that just as the world will eventually marvel at Christ's exaltation, believers must take personal responsibility for their own tendency to neglect God. True humility requires recognizing that we, individually, are often the ones who fail to esteem Christ, which is the key to living a life marked by reverence.
28mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Sep 13, 2021 · 28m
The speaker encourages listeners to trust God's sovereignty and power, especially when facing trials and disappointments, by remembering that God is in control even when circumstances seem hopeless. A key message is the necessity of living by faith, acknowledging that God's love and grace are the only reliable sources of strength. The speaker also warns against the 'disease' of hypocrisy, emphasizing that true cleansing and grace are only found by approaching God with profound humility.
14mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Come Boldly Through Christ in Prayer
Jeremy Utley · Sep 8, 2021 · 14m
The speaker analyzes Mark 10, focusing on the disciples' request to sit at Jesus' right and left in glory. He argues that instead of focusing on status, the true desire should be nearness to Christ, as exemplified by the rich young ruler's initial desire for eternal life. Jesus counters the ambition for exaltation by teaching that true greatness lies in servant-heartedness, pointing to himself as the ultimate servant.
23mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Become A Zero To Be One With Others
Bobby McDonald · Sep 6, 2021 · 23m
The sermon emphasizes that Christian unity is achieved by becoming a 'zero'—meaning one must be willing to die to self, take the low place, and prioritize Christ's will over personal desires or opinions. Drawing from Ephesians 4, the speaker stresses that preserving unity requires humility, gentleness, patience, and love, which are necessary preparations for eternal fellowship in heaven. Ultimately, unity is found by agreeing on the core belief that God and Jesus are everything, even when disagreeing on secondary issues.
24mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Job: Fear of the Lord, Faith, and Surrender
Bobby McDonald · Aug 23, 2021 · 24m
The speaker examines the Book of Job, noting that the first words written about a godly man are found in Job, not Genesis. Job's initial concern for his children, offering sacrifices for potential sin, illustrates the importance of a heart that fears the Lord and constantly checks for sin. Furthermore, Job's profound humility after losing everything—declaring, "The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord"—demonstrates complete surrender to God's sovereignty.
14mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Don't Take Issue With Any of the Lord's Dealings
Jeremy Utley · Jul 21, 2021 · 14m
The central message is to accept all of God's dealings without grumbling or disputing, remembering that taking issue with God's plan is a sign of pride that hinders receiving grace. Instead of wishing for different circumstances—whether concerning oneself, others, or situations—one must gain a revelation to see every challenge as a divinely appointed pathway for God's glory and personal growth in Christ.