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20mWhy Still Jesus? - Part 2
NCCF Church · Jun 24
16mJeremy Utley - Fight to Keep a Good Conscience
Jeremy Utley · May 5
36mBobby McDonald - 9 Tactics of Satan
Bobby McDonald · Apr 5
58mZac Poonen - God's Highest Purpose For Us In The New Covenant
Zac Poonen · Mar 29
15mJeremy Utley - The Mountain Top Won't Vaccinate the Flesh
Jeremy Utley · Mar 24
12mJeremy Utley - The Most Important Command
Jeremy Utley · Mar 10
29mZac Poonen - Singing As We Take Up The Cross Daily
Zac Poonen · Dec 7
6mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Nov 30
26mBobby McDonald - Overcoming Unbelief and Negative Attitudes
Bobby McDonald · Oct 26
58mZac Poonen - Don't Imagine That You Are Spiritual
Zac Poonen · Sep 28
17mZac Poonen - Purifying Ourselves to Meet Christ at His Return
Zac Poonen · Aug 24
6mBobby McDonald - Endure By Remembering Who This Is For
Bobby McDonald · Aug 10
7mGod's Word is Powerful to Change Us
Bobby McDonald · Aug 3
6mZac Poonen - Judge Yourself Before Breaking Bread
Zac Poonen · Aug 3
1h 0mZac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 6
Zac Poonen · Jun 29
56mZac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 5
Zac Poonen · Jun 15
11mJeremy Utley - Delivered From The Law Of Stumbling
Jeremy Utley · May 4
49mZac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 1
Zac Poonen · May 4
10mBobby McDonald - Safe In God's Loving Hands
Bobby McDonald · Mar 30
59mZac Poonen - Sin is More Serious Than the Worst Sickness
Zac Poonen · Mar 10
29mJeremy Utley - Faith For More Than Miracles
Jeremy Utley · Feb 27
21mNCCF Church Sharing - January 5, 2020
NCCF Church · Jan 10
26mBobby McDonald - Catch the Little Foxes Early, Despising the Shame
Bobby McDonald · Jan 7
11mNCCF Church Sharing - November 3, 2019
NCCF Church · Nov 8
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.
20mNCCF Church
Why Still Jesus? - Part 2
CFC Messages · Jun 24, 2021 · 20m
The speaker explains that the reason for continuing to follow Jesus is that He is everything to him, offering forgiveness and a constant presence. He emphasizes that God's love and patience, exemplified by Jesus, allow believers to return from sin without condemnation. Ultimately, Jesus is precious because He accepts people exactly as they are, and because He serves as an ever-present, faithful best friend.
16mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Fight to Keep a Good Conscience
Jeremy Utley · May 5, 2021 · 16m
The central message is the critical importance of maintaining a clean conscience, which is a unique privilege of the new covenant. The speaker warns that neglecting this leads to a vicious cycle where guilt distances one from God, making one powerless against temptation. To break this cycle, one must deliberately confess sin, relying on God's promise in 1 John 1:9, and when in doubt, one should confess the burden to find freedom and assurance.
36mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - 9 Tactics of Satan
Bobby McDonald · Apr 5, 2021 · 36m
The speaker discusses nine tactics Satan uses to tempt Christians into sin, emphasizing that the devil seeks small compromises rather than just major sins. He details the first tactic as doubting God's love and goodness, using examples from Genesis and Jesus' temptation in the wilderness. He also addresses the tactic of fear, drawing comfort from the assurance that salvation rests on God's perfect love, not on personal performance.
58mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - God's Highest Purpose For Us In The New Covenant
Zac Poonen · Mar 29, 2021 · 58m
The central message is that Christians must maintain a balanced understanding of the New Covenant, moving beyond the lingering spirit of the Old Covenant. Specifically, the speaker emphasizes that believers must cease remembering past sins with condemnation, recognizing that God's promise is not that He has forgotten, but that He *chooses* not to remember them. True understanding of justification in Christ removes the need for constant reminders about sin and forgiveness.
15mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Mountain Top Won't Vaccinate the Flesh
Jeremy Utley · Mar 24, 2021 · 15m
The central message warns against relying on 'mountaintop experiences' or special spiritual moments as a substitute for consistent holiness and vigilance against the flesh. Using examples from Nadab and Abihu, the Last Supper, and the disciples' failure, the speaker emphasizes that believers must maintain a warrior's mindset and remain continually accountable to God, even after profound spiritual encounters.
12mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Most Important Command
Jeremy Utley · Mar 10, 2021 · 12m
The central message is that true discipleship requires more than just believing or studying scripture; it demands actively obeying the specific word or command God is giving at the present moment. The speaker uses analogies like the uphill marathon and the manna to illustrate that hoarding knowledge without immediate obedience will ultimately spoil, emphasizing that the most important command is to heed the Lord's next step.
29mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Singing As We Take Up The Cross Daily
Zac Poonen · Dec 7, 2020 · 29m
The central message is that the ultimate goal for Christians is not achieving miraculous feats, but rather taking up the cross daily and striving for perfection through self-denial. The speaker contrasts the historical miracles of faith with the superior calling of following Jesus, urging the audience to give up all sin and hindrances to run the race with endurance, acknowledging their dependence on God like a baby.
6mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Nov 30, 2020 · 6m
The central message is that Christians must guard themselves from idols, which are anything we desire more than God's will. The speaker expands this concept to include wanting anything other than what God has appointed for our lives, using Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane as an example. Practical self-examination questions—such as identifying main passions, where free time goes, what causes anxiety, and where we seek rest—are suggested to help uncover any idols in the heart.
26mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Overcoming Unbelief and Negative Attitudes
Bobby McDonald · Oct 26, 2020 · 26m
The speaker uses the story of the Israelites in Numbers 14 to illustrate the danger of unbelief and negative attitudes, contrasting it with the faith shown by Joshua and Caleb. He emphasizes that a positive, hopeful attitude, which is rooted in faith, is crucial, noting that even good outward actions can be undermined by a negative heart. Ultimately, he defines a negative attitude as unbelief—a declaration that God is not good or that things will not work out for the best.
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.
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.
6mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Endure By Remembering Who This Is For
Bobby McDonald · Aug 10, 2020 · 6m
The central message is that Christian living involves dying to sin not for its own sake, but so that one can be alive to God and please Him. The speaker emphasizes that when tempted, one's focus should be on pleasing God, drawing inspiration from Jesus' endurance on the cross, which was motivated by the joy of pleasing the Father. Ultimately, the goal is to overcome sin to deepen one's relationship with God.
7mNCCF Church
God's Word is Powerful to Change Us
Bobby McDonald · Aug 3, 2020 · 7m
The central message is that Christian faith and understanding must be grounded entirely in the consistent Word of God, as revealed in Scripture. The speaker emphasizes that Scripture is more reliable than any audible voice, even one from heaven, and that obeying God's written word is what brings power to overcome sin, fear, and temptation. True spiritual discernment requires testing everything against the Bible.
6mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Judge Yourself Before Breaking Bread
Zac Poonen · Aug 3, 2020 · 6m
The speaker emphasizes that participating in the Lord's Table requires deep self-examination, recognizing that Christ died specifically for the individual's sin. He warns that treating the observance merely as a ritual without a serious attitude toward sin can lead to spiritual danger, citing that self-judgment is necessary for spiritual health. Ultimately, believers must maintain a radical attitude toward sin in all aspects of life—thoughts, words, deeds, and motives—when remembering Christ's sacrifice.
1h 0mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 6
Zac Poonen · Jun 29, 2020 · 1h 0m
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.
56mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 5
Zac Poonen · Jun 15, 2020 · 56m
The central message is that true growth in Christlikeness requires moving beyond merely adhering to external religious rules, which is insufficient. True righteousness must exceed that of the Pharisees by addressing the inner life—thoughts, attitudes, and motives—rather than just visible actions. The speaker emphasizes that the root of sin, such as murder, is internal anger, and true obedience means cleansing the heart from anger, which is the foundation for a life built on Christ.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Delivered From The Law Of Stumbling
Jeremy Utley · May 4, 2020 · 11m
The sermon explores Psalm 56:13, interpreting the deliverance from death (past), the power of sin (present), and the presence of sin (future) through Christ's work. The central message is that believers are delivered from the *law* of stumbling, enabling them to walk in the light of life by actively seeking to confess sins God convicts them of. This process requires a commitment to self-judgment, mirroring the cleansing work of Christ, and embracing the Lord's guidance even when it points out shortcomings.
49mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 1
Zac Poonen · May 4, 2020 · 49m
True spiritual growth requires understanding sin not just as breaking a rule or failing to do what is known to be right, but fundamentally as coming short of the glory of God, which is defined by the life of Christ. The speaker emphasizes that this high standard means any action or word that cannot be done in the presence of Christ is sinful. To grow, one must constantly examine oneself against this standard, recognizing that compromise for worldly gain is ultimately yielding to the devil.
10mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Safe In God's Loving Hands
Bobby McDonald · Mar 30, 2020 · 10m
The central message is finding profound security and rest in God's loving hands, drawing assurance from Psalm 139. The speaker emphasizes that God's protection covers all aspects of life, even in darkness or times of tragedy. Ultimately, while external fears are addressed by faith in God's sovereignty, the greatest danger is neglecting one's own sin and desires, which can lead to spiritual complacency.
59mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Sin is More Serious Than the Worst Sickness
Zac Poonen · Mar 10, 2020 · 59m
The speaker argues that sin is more fundamentally serious than sickness, cautioning against misinterpreting scripture to equate healing from illness with atonement for sin. He emphasizes that while believers can pray for healing, this process requires confessing sins and, crucially, forgiving those who have wronged them. True, complete healing from the curse will only occur when Christ returns.
29mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Faith For More Than Miracles
Jeremy Utley · Feb 27, 2020 · 29m
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.
21mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - January 5, 2020
CFC Messages · Jan 10, 2020 · 21m
The central message is that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. This is achieved by loving God with all one's heart, which requires daily victory over sin and temptation, as exemplified by Joseph. Ultimately, true obedience and joy come from allowing Jesus to be supremely prioritized in all areas of life.
26mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Catch the Little Foxes Early, Despising the Shame
Bobby McDonald · Jan 7, 2020 · 26m
The central message is the necessity of maintaining a clear conscience by dealing with sin immediately, comparing small compromises to spiritual cancer that can lead to greater sin. The speaker uses the example of Judas Iscariot, whose initial small act of pilfering led to his ultimate betrayal, to illustrate how unrepented small sins dull the conscience. Christians must approach every temptation with zeal, recognizing that even minor compromises can derail a life's walk with God.
11mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - November 3, 2019
CFC Messages · Nov 8, 2019 · 11m
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.