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21mNCCF Church Sharing - September 23, 2018
NCCF Church · Sep 25
28mNCCF Church Sharing - September 16, 2018
NCCF Church · Sep 18
19mJeremy Utley - Are Rivers Flowing From Your Innermost Being?
Jeremy Utley · Sep 18
17mJeremy Utley - Do Not Despise the Little Ones
Jeremy Utley · Sep 11
4m 42sNCCF Church Sharing - September 9, 2018
NCCF Church · Sep 10
7mBobby McDonald - Struck Down But Not Destroyed
Bobby McDonald · Sep 4
23mNCCF Church Sharing - September 2, 2018
NCCF Church · Sep 4
22mJeremy Utley - Why The Lord Allows Us to Face Trying Circumstances
Jeremy Utley · Aug 27
16mBobby McDonald - Being Diligent to Enter God's Rest
Bobby McDonald · Aug 27
58mZac Poonen - Giving Christ First Place In Everything
Zac Poonen · Aug 21
16mNCCF Church Sharing - August 12, 2018
NCCF Church · Aug 14
13mBobby McDonald - His Burden To Cleanse Our Cup
Bobby McDonald · Aug 14
19mNCCF Church Sharing - August 5, 2018
NCCF Church · Aug 12
5mPradeepan's Family Commits to NCCF
Pradeepan · Aug 5
5mBobby McDonald - Complaining Comes When We Forget What God Has Done
Bobby McDonald · Aug 5
11mJeremy Utley - God Accomplishes Miracles Through Mundane Circumstances
Jeremy Utley · Jul 27
9mNCCF Church Sharing - July 15, 2018
NCCF Church · Jul 18
17mJeremy Utley - Destroy Lust Or Lust Will Destroy You
Jeremy Utley · Jul 18
11mBobby McDonald - Being Convinced Of Our Weakness
Bobby McDonald · Jul 18
28mZac Poonen - The Example Of Two Good Mothers
Zac Poonen · Jul 11
44mZac Poonen - The Narrow Way To Life
Zac Poonen · Jul 11
20mNCCF Church Sharing - July 1, 2018
NCCF Church · Jul 6
15mBobby McDonald - The Path To Reconciliation
Bobby McDonald · Jul 6
1h 16mZac Poonen - In The New Covenant Our Inner Life Is Primary
Zac Poonen · Jun 27
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.
21mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - September 23, 2018
CFC Messages · Sep 25, 2018 · 21m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, both individually and corporately. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus's life serves as the ultimate example, demonstrating that through faith, persistence, and continually seeking to love righteousness and hate lawlessness, believers can experience His great salvation. He urges the congregation to remain persistent in prayer and guard against internal idols that lead to impatience and discouragement.
28mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - September 16, 2018
CFC Messages · Sep 18, 2018 · 28m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus by maintaining a standard of sound doctrine and practical Christianity in all areas of life. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship is demonstrated not just by teaching, but by one's character, citing examples from Paul's life and Malachi's character. Ultimately, living this life requires the power of the Holy Spirit, which the speaker assures the audience is given richly to all who believe.
19mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Are Rivers Flowing From Your Innermost Being?
Jeremy Utley · Sep 18, 2018 · 19m
The central message is that the promise of rivers of living water flowing from one's innermost being requires radical honesty with God. The speaker emphasizes that one's current experience, rather than theological belief, determines the reception of God's promise. Drawing an analogy from a blind man who was honest about his incomplete sight, the speaker urges listeners to honestly confess to Jesus where they are lacking in their spiritual experience to receive the fullness of the promise.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Do Not Despise the Little Ones
Jeremy Utley · Sep 11, 2018 · 17m
The speaker emphasizes that Christian growth requires being a doer of the word, mirroring Jesus' example of listening as a disciple rather than merely gathering information like a scribe. He focuses on the command not to despise the little ones, drawing from Matthew 18 and 19. This teaching extends to recognizing that every person, including children, is made in God's image and is stewarding God's nature, requiring us to see past superficial quirks to the divine nature within.
4m 42sNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - September 9, 2018
CFC Messages · Sep 10, 2018 · 4m 42s
The message uses the parable of the Prodigal Son to illustrate that merely attending church or having a routine fellowship with God is insufficient. True spiritual maturity requires moving beyond discussing personal needs and problems to actively seeking to know the Father's heart for others. The speaker emphasizes that knowing God's heart leads to practical action, such as encouraging or reaching out to other believers.
7mNCCF Church
transcribingBobby McDonald - Struck Down But Not Destroyed
Bobby McDonald · Sep 4, 2018 · 7m
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation happens both individually through cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by actively participating as fully functioning members within the local church.
23mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - September 2, 2018
CFC Messages · Sep 4, 2018 · 23m
The central message is that the ultimate goal of Christian instruction and Bible study is love, not merely accumulating knowledge. The speaker encourages listeners to interact with Scripture as a disciple—seeking what reveals God's heart and love—rather than as a scribe, who focuses only on theological details. Ultimately, love is presented as the only treasure that lasts into eternity.
22mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Why The Lord Allows Us to Face Trying Circumstances
Jeremy Utley · Aug 27, 2018 · 22m
The sermon explores why God allows us to face difficult circumstances, arguing that these trials serve as mirrors reflecting our true spiritual state. The central message is that these experiences are designed to reveal the 'filth of our flesh' so that we can crucify our own desires and become empty vessels for Christ. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that true mercy towards others stems from recognizing and remembering God's own abundant mercy toward us.
16mNCCF Church
transcribingBobby McDonald - Being Diligent to Enter God's Rest
Bobby McDonald · Aug 27, 2018 · 16m
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 actively participating as fully functioning members within the local church.
58mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Giving Christ First Place In Everything
Zac Poonen · Aug 21, 2018 · 58m
The central message is that for a believer to function effectively in the body of Christ, Jesus Christ must occupy the first place in every area of life. The speaker uses biblical examples, including Adam and Eve and the ministry of Paul, to illustrate that when Christ is prioritized, believers are empowered by God and can withstand opposition. Conversely, allowing anything else—be it knowledge, human approval, or worldly concerns—to take precedence will hinder one's effectiveness in the church.
16mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - August 12, 2018
CFC Messages · Aug 14, 2018 · 16m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that God initiates and completes this work in us, encouraging believers to root for one another and take sin seriously. The discussion draws parallels between the pride of the Israelites in Daniel's time and the necessity of focusing on inner spiritual reality over outward appearance.
13mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - His Burden To Cleanse Our Cup
Bobby McDonald · Aug 14, 2018 · 13m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus by cleansing the 'inside of their cup,' which refers to their inner character and disposition. This cleansing is not about outward performance but about internal transformation, requiring a willingness to surrender one's will to the Lord. The speaker emphasizes that this process is the same for everyone, regardless of their background, and it involves actively repenting of sin.
19mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - August 5, 2018
CFC Messages · Aug 12, 2018 · 19m
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian life requires both individual purity and corporate function as the Body of Christ. He draws from Ephesians to show that Jesus's primary purpose was to reconcile divided groups (like Jews and Gentiles) into one body through the cross. Furthermore, God intends to manifest His wisdom through the unity of the church, urging believers to actively preserve the unity of the Spirit by maintaining pure attitudes toward one another.
5mNCCF Church
Pradeepan's Family Commits to NCCF
Pradeepan · Aug 5, 2018 · 5m
The speaker shares how his experience with the church and fellowship has been an eye-opener, moving him from being a solo Christian to realizing the power of community. He emphasizes that the goal for Christians is to reflect Jesus Christ, which requires personal purity and active participation in the local church body. He concludes by committing to running the race of discipleship with his new community, seeking God's help to avoid spiritual pride.
5mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Complaining Comes When We Forget What God Has Done
Bobby McDonald · Aug 5, 2018 · 5m
Complaining is essentially complaining against God, even when directed at circumstances. The speaker argues that we complain because we have forgotten or failed to appreciate what God has done for us. The remedy is to shift focus from self-centered complaints to praising God for His grace and what He has orchestrated for our good.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - God Accomplishes Miracles Through Mundane Circumstances
Jeremy Utley · Jul 27, 2018 · 11m
The central message is that God accomplishes His miraculous promises not through extraordinary circumstances, but through mundane, everyday realities. Drawing from passages like 2 Kings and the healing of the blind man, the speaker urges listeners to maintain unwavering faith and avoid unbelief, trusting God to work His will through the ordinary aspects of life. True faith is demonstrated by joyfully accepting daily circumstances while trusting in God's ultimate fulfillment of His word.
9mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - July 15, 2018
CFC Messages · Jul 18, 2018 · 9m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ both individually and corporately. The speaker emphasizes that this requires an unchanging ambition to please God, living as an example in all things, and maintaining constant nearness to God, especially during times of plenty, as this is when temptation to desire worldly things is strongest. The core focus is on Christlikeness through example and sustained devotion.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Destroy Lust Or Lust Will Destroy You
Jeremy Utley · Jul 18, 2018 · 17m
The speaker warns that Christians must actively fight lust, as it has the power to destroy a person's life, regardless of past spiritual experiences. He uses the life of Solomon as a cautionary tale, showing that even immense wisdom and glory cannot protect one from falling into sin. The central message is that believers must fight this battle daily until the end.
11mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Being Convinced Of Our Weakness
Bobby McDonald · Jul 18, 2018 · 11m
The central message is that true spiritual strength and growth come not from personal effort, but from acknowledging one's own weakness and dependence on God. The speaker uses scripture, particularly 2 Corinthians 12:9, to illustrate that God's power is perfected in weakness. He emphasizes that self-reliance is futile, comparing it to an impossible perpetual motion machine, and that genuine transformation requires experiencing failure until one admits inability.
28mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Example Of Two Good Mothers
Zac Poonen · Jul 11, 2018 · 28m
The sermon emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. It draws parallels between Old and New Covenants regarding dedication to God, stressing that all children belong to the Lord. A key focus is placed on the vital role of parents, especially mothers, in raising godly children, citing Moses's mother as a prime example of faith protecting a child.
44mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Narrow Way To Life
Zac Poonen · Jul 11, 2018 · 44m
Jesus taught that true discipleship requires walking the narrow way, which goes far beyond mere external adherence to rules like not committing murder or adultery. This narrow path demands internal purity, specifically concerning one's heart, thoughts, and anger. The speaker emphasizes that most Christians only focus on external testimony, missing the profound call to guard one's private life and heart from sin.
20mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - July 1, 2018
CFC Messages · Jul 6, 2018 · 20m
The central message is the importance of seriously claiming God's promises, which are guaranteed through Christ's covenant. The speaker emphasizes that God went to great lengths, even through the covenant and the sacrifice of Jesus, to ensure these promises are reliable. Practically, the message urges the listeners to move beyond merely knowing the promises to actively applying them in daily life.
15mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - The Path To Reconciliation
Bobby McDonald · Jul 6, 2018 · 15m
The central message is the necessity of actively pursuing reconciliation with all people, drawing lessons from the story of Esau who forfeited his birthright due to a single moment of hunger. The speaker emphasizes that holding onto grudges or bitterness can cause us to lose spiritual blessings, urging listeners to proactively seek peace, even when others are at fault. True reconciliation requires a willingness to 'die to self' and guard one's tongue to restore relationships for the sake of peace.
1h 16mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - In The New Covenant Our Inner Life Is Primary
Zac Poonen · Jun 27, 2018 · 1h 16m
The central message is that the New Covenant life emphasizes the inner life over mere outward performance. Unlike the Old Covenant focus, which was visible action, the New Covenant requires believers to be concerned with what God thinks of them when no one is watching. The speaker argues that true understanding of God's ways leads to a deep concern for one's private thoughts and motives, contrasting this with the superficiality of those who only worry about public testimony.