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5mJeremy Utley - God Will Make Us a Bride Worth Waiting For
Jeremy Utley · Mar 21
52mZac Poonen - Knowing God - Our Father, our Forerunner, and our Helper
Zac Poonen · Mar 16
11mNCCF Church Sharing - March 1, 2020
NCCF Church · Mar 13
17mNCCF Church Sharing - March 8, 2020
NCCF Church · Mar 13
59mZac Poonen - Sin is More Serious Than the Worst Sickness
Zac Poonen · Mar 10
23mNCCF Church Sharing - February 23, 2020
NCCF Church · Feb 27
29mJeremy Utley - Faith For More Than Miracles
Jeremy Utley · Feb 27
26mNCCF Church Sharing - February 16, 2020
NCCF Church · Feb 20
18mBobby McDonald - This Season Isn’t Forever, Beware of Squandering It
Bobby McDonald · Feb 20
20mNCCF Church Sharing - February 9, 2020
NCCF Church · Feb 14
21mNCCF Church Sharing - February 2, 2020
NCCF Church · Feb 6
25mJeremy Utley - Making Disciple Makers
Jeremy Utley · Feb 6
21mNCCF Church Sharing - January 26, 2020
NCCF Church · Jan 31
24mBobby McDonald - There's Only 1 Thing Necessary
Bobby McDonald · Jan 29
17mNCCF Church Sharing - January 19, 2020
NCCF Church · Jan 23
22mNCCF Church Sharing - January 12, 2020
NCCF Church · Jan 17
24mJeremy Utley - Expecting Conviction, Rejecting Condemnation
Jeremy Utley · Jan 17
21mNCCF Church Sharing - January 5, 2020
NCCF Church · Jan 10
26mBobby McDonald - Catch the Little Foxes Early, Despising the Shame
Bobby McDonald · Jan 7
20mNCCF Church Sharing - December 29, 2019
NCCF Church · Jan 1
23mNCCF Church Sharing - December 22, 2019
NCCF Church · Dec 27
30mJeremy Utley - Highly Esteeming Jesus' Help
Jeremy Utley · Dec 27
45mZac Poonen - Keeping God's Truths Ever Fresh
Zac Poonen · Dec 19
8mThe Leyva Family Commits to NCCF
David and Anna Leyva · Dec 13
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.
5mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - God Will Make Us a Bride Worth Waiting For
Jeremy Utley · Mar 21, 2020 · 5m
The central message is that Christians are being prepared by God to be a delight to Him, mirroring Jesus's own experience. This preparation involves personal purity and corporate church function, as God is refining believers to present a bride worthy of His joy. Ultimately, the speaker emphasizes that our identity and worth must be derived solely from what God says about us, not from any other source.
52mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Knowing God - Our Father, our Forerunner, and our Helper
Zac Poonen · Mar 16, 2020 · 52m
The central message is that Christians must live in a constant, moment-by-moment dependence on God, mirroring the life of a branch connected to a tree. This continuous connection, facilitated by the Holy Spirit in the New Covenant, is what allows believers to bear fruit. Furthermore, true strength in the last days comes not from personal effort or good works, but from resting entirely on the imputed righteousness of Christ, which defeats the devil's accusations of guilt.
11mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - March 1, 2020
CFC Messages · Mar 13, 2020 · 11m
The central message is that true satisfaction comes from focusing one's life and desires on the likeness of God, rather than earthly pursuits like career, wealth, or children. The speaker emphasizes that by continually beholding the glory of the Lord, believers are guaranteed to be transformed into His image. This principle should guide daily life, starting with how one begins each morning.
17mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - March 8, 2020
CFC Messages · Mar 13, 2020 · 17m
The central message is the necessity of living for Christ consistently, both when others are watching and when one is alone. The speaker emphasizes that true faith is tested in private moments, requiring a shift from a 'soulish' to a 'spiritual' life. He concludes by interpreting 'work out your salvation with fear and trembling' not as legalistic fear, but as profound reverence for the sacrifice of Christ.
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.
23mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - February 23, 2020
CFC Messages · Feb 27, 2020 · 23m
The central message is that believers should not fear because God is with them, providing strength and assurance in all circumstances. The speaker emphasizes that this assurance is for God's servants, encouraging a life of humility, forgiveness, and devotion to God's will. He concludes by drawing strength from Isaiah 41, assuring the audience that God will provide the necessary power to overcome any challenge, including personal sin.
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.
26mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - February 16, 2020
CFC Messages · Feb 20, 2020 · 26m
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 speakers repeatedly draw on the concept of 'the secret of the Lord,' which is reserved for those who fear God. Practically, fearing the Lord means hating evil, treating small sins with the same urgency as discarding dirty diapers, and ultimately finding intimacy with God through Christ.
18mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - This Season Isn’t Forever, Beware of Squandering It
Bobby McDonald · Feb 20, 2020 · 18m
The speaker emphasizes that all good qualities, knowledge, or abilities are gifts from God, preventing boasting or looking down on others. True Christian life requires recognizing one's utter dependence on God, leading to a complete surrender of one's own will. This surrender, or crucifixion with Christ, is necessary for Jesus to live through the believer, which is contrasted with merely 'training' oneself to be religious.
20mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - February 9, 2020
CFC Messages · Feb 14, 2020 · 20m
The central message is finding deep rest by following Jesus, which requires embracing humility and gentleness, as taught in Matthew 11:28-30. True rest is not merely escaping surface troubles but surrendering everything—our thoughts, emotions, and ambitions—to Jesus, as exemplified by John 17:10. This surrender allows us to find stability, trusting in Jesus's unwavering presence even when life feels chaotic.
21mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - February 2, 2020
CFC Messages · Feb 6, 2020 · 21m
The speaker encourages listeners to place their trust solely in the Lord, drawing parallels from Isaiah's warning against relying on foreign powers like Egypt. He applies this principle to modern life, advising against basing decisions on worldly factors like job security or compensation. Ultimately, the message centers on finding stability and purpose by aligning one's life and actions with the will of God, mirroring Jesus' unwavering commitment to the Father's purpose.
25mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Making Disciple Makers
Jeremy Utley · Feb 6, 2020 · 25m
The speaker uses the obscure biblical figure Jonadab to challenge the audience about their legacy and ambition as disciples of Christ. Jonadab is highlighted for his faithfulness, specifically for raising godly children who obeyed his commands, which earned him the promise from the Lord that he would never lack a man to stand before Him. This challenges the listener to prioritize raising disciples with the same level of obedience and devotion.
21mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - January 26, 2020
CFC Messages · Jan 31, 2020 · 21m
The central message emphasizes that Christian growth requires believers to first internalize God's commands personally before attempting to teach them to others. The speaker warns against hypocrisy, using the analogy of a flight mask to illustrate that one must secure their own spiritual survival first. True discipleship requires taking God's Word as life, approaching it with humility, and constantly examining one's own heart and actions.
24mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - There's Only 1 Thing Necessary
Bobby McDonald · Jan 29, 2020 · 24m
The central message is that while life presents many obligations and distractions, only one thing is truly necessary: focusing on Jesus. Drawing from the story of Martha and Mary, the speaker warns against getting caught up in preparations and worldly tasks, which can lead us to postpone our relationship with God. True discipleship means recognizing Jesus as the ultimate priority, allowing life's burdens to drive us toward Him as our refuge and rest.
17mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - January 19, 2020
CFC Messages · Jan 23, 2020 · 17m
The speaker reflects on Isaiah 42:16, emphasizing the personal nature of God's love, as indicated by the phrase "I will." He shares personal testimonies of God leading him from a place of spiritual blindness to an area of abundant life and spiritual growth. The core message is that God leads us through difficult times ("darkness" and "rugged places") to bring light and smoothness, assuring us that He will not leave us until He has completed His work in our lives.
22mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - January 12, 2020
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 22m
The central message is that Christians should strive to be a reflection of Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning as fully contributing members of the local church. The speaker emphasizes that instead of competing, believers must recognize their unique function within the body of Christ and work in harmony with others, trusting that God, the Potter, knows what is best for each member. Ultimately, worth is determined not by function, but by faithfully responding to the grace and measure of faith God has allotted.
24mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Expecting Conviction, Rejecting Condemnation
Jeremy Utley · Jan 17, 2020 · 24m
The sermon discusses the 'narrow way' of Christian living, emphasizing that one must guard against dangers on both sides: worldliness and spiritual complacency. The speaker warns that while ignoring sin is dangerous, so is falling into the trap of condemnation—feeling bad about being convicted. True spiritual progress requires embracing conviction from the Holy Spirit, understanding that this process is not linear, and combating fears of God's final judgment by relying on the abundant forgiveness found in Scripture.
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.
20mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - December 29, 2019
CFC Messages · Jan 1, 2020 · 20m
The central message emphasizes that Christians must strive to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. Key takeaways include maintaining sound judgment, especially when facing persecution, by praying for our enemies, and always keeping fervent in love for one another. The speaker stresses that spiritual dullness, similar to intoxication, results from compromising with sin, which dulls our spiritual senses and hinders our ability to hear from God.
23mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - December 22, 2019
CFC Messages · Dec 27, 2019 · 23m
The central message is that Christian life is a continuous, team-based race requiring daily effort to reflect Christ. Drawing from Revelation 22 and 1 Corinthians 9, the speaker emphasizes that believers must actively practice righteousness and maintain holiness daily, rather than being content with past declarations of grace. This requires constant self-examination in all areas of life, including speech and media consumption.
30mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Highly Esteeming Jesus' Help
Jeremy Utley · Dec 27, 2019 · 30m
The central message is that true greatness in the Kingdom of God is found in humility, exemplified by the willingness to ask for help like a small child. The speaker contrasts feeling helpless with actively asking for help, noting that this act of dependence is what God honors. He encourages the audience to proactively humble themselves by casting anxieties on God, comparing spiritual growth to monitoring a tachometer that signals when more divine power is needed.
45mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Keeping God's Truths Ever Fresh
Zac Poonen · Dec 19, 2019 · 45m
The central message is that Christian truths, like the Gospel, must be kept fresh in our lives to remain vibrant and real, otherwise, they become stale. The speaker draws parallels between the perishable manna from heaven and the enduring truth found in the Ark of the Covenant. He emphasizes that true spiritual experience, especially regarding the cross and the New Covenant, requires a continuous, fresh realization of these truths, leading to a deeper intimacy with God.
8mNCCF Church
The Leyva Family Commits to NCCF
David and Anna Leyva · Dec 13, 2019 · 8m
The Leyva family shares their commitment to the NCCF, emphasizing that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. They express deep gratitude for the community, noting that the program provided necessary mentorship and discipleship, helping them move beyond mere routine attendance to a deeper commitment to Christlikeness. They find assurance in the belief that God uses trials, like the one leading them to NCCF, to draw them closer to Him and equip them for life.