Zac Poonen - Set your mind on heavenly things; Greed is idolatry

Zac Poonen · Feb 26, 2024 · 29m · NCCF Church

Zac Poonen teaches that Christians must set their minds on heavenly things and understand their spiritual identity as raised and seated with Christ in the heavenly places, rather than being bound to earthly concerns. He contrasts nominal Christianity with genuine discipleship, emphasizing unashamed public witness for Christ and the need to experience the reality of resurrection power. Greed is exposed as idolatry, and believers are called to maintain a heavenly perspective by understanding baptism as burial with Christ and living out that spiritual reality daily.

Bobby McDonald - Obedience And Motive

Bobby McDonald · Jan 14, 2017 · 10m · NCCF Church

The Leyva Family Commits to NCCF

David and Anna Leyva · Dec 13, 2019 · 8m · NCCF Church

NCCF Church Sharing

CFC Messages · Oct 10, 2023 · 26m · NCCF Church

NCCF Church Sharing - August 5, 2018

CFC Messages · Aug 12, 2018 · 19m · NCCF Church

Zac Poonen - Sixty Blessed Years of Serving the Lord Full-Time

Zac Poonen · May 4, 2026 · 24m · NCCF Church

Zac Poonen shares his sixty-year testimony of full-time Christian service, highlighting pivotal moments of spiritual growth including his assurance of salvation through John 6:37, obedience in baptism, and God's call to ministry through Isaiah 49. He emphasizes the importance of personal certainty in Christ, regular Bible reading, and obedient steps in discipleship, demonstrating how God's faithfulness sustained him and his family without worldly employment or financial assistance.

NCCF Church Sharing

CFC Messages · May 31, 2022 · 4m 53s · NCCF Church

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.

Jeremy Utley - Making Disciple Makers

Jeremy Utley · Feb 6, 2020 · 25m · NCCF Church

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.

Jeremy Utley - Avoid the Errors of Judas

Jeremy Utley · Jul 14, 2021 · 20m · NCCF Church

Zac Poonen - Jesus Explained the Father - NCCF Conference Feb 2013

Zac Poonen · Nov 6, 2013 · 1h 2m · NCCF Church

The central message is that knowing Jesus is fundamentally about understanding God as a loving Father, not merely as a judge or policeman. The speaker emphasizes that Christian life must progress beyond simply confessing sins to fulfilling God's specific purpose for one's life on Earth. True discipleship requires an intimate, personal relationship with God, moving beyond theoretical knowledge to lived experience.

Jeremy Utley - How Does a Disciple Deal With Feelings?

Jeremy Utley · Sep 9, 2025 · 26m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley teaches that disciples must not allow their feelings to become their primary focus or fixation. Instead, when emotions arise, believers should redirect their attention to God's purpose and will, taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. By refusing to be controlled by feelings and offering this sacrifice to God, disciples experience the joy of the Lord as their strength and are paradoxically renewed rather than defeated by their emotions.

Zac Poonen - Being Broken and Poured Out

Zac Poonen · Jul 13, 2026 · 7m · NCCF Church

The central message is that Christians must strive to be a constant reflection of Jesus by being willing to be broken and poured out for others daily, not just during formal communion. The speaker emphasizes examining oneself to see if one has resisted yielding their will or emptying themselves before the Lord. Ultimately, true discipleship requires embracing the way of the cross in every aspect of life.

Jeremy Utley - Guarding Your Faith Against False Teachers

Jeremy Utley · Mar 3, 2026 · 6m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley emphasizes the critical importance of guarding against false teachers who deny that Jesus Christ came in the flesh, using 2 John as a foundation. He explains that Jesus's physical incarnation is essential because it makes him a true example and forerunner—demonstrating that we can follow his teachings and live victoriously through the Holy Spirit's power. Utley encourages believers to embrace the high standard of discipleship taught in Scripture, trusting that God will enable us to meet it through faith in Christ.

NCCF Church Sharing - August 23,2015

Wenhai Pan · Aug 23, 2015 · 4m 54s · NCCF Church

The speaker emphasizes the critical importance of overcoming doubt and unbelief in one's relationship with God. Drawing from Mark 16:14, he notes that Jesus reproached the disciples not for abandoning him, but for their unbelief regarding the resurrection. The central message is that while wholeheartedness is valuable, Jesus desires both wholeheartedness and an absolute, rock-solid faith in Him.

Zac Poonen - Manifesting Christ in the Local Church - NCCF Conference Feb 2013

Zac Poonen · Nov 6, 2013 · 30m · NCCF Church

The central message is that the local church must actively manifest the character and teachings of Christ to the world, demonstrating what it means to know God as a Father. The speaker emphasizes that this demonstration is not about grand displays but about consistent living in relationships—like a husband treating his wife or a wife submitting—and that this work is ongoing, requiring faithful discipleship across generations. No single individual is indispensable; God needs people willing to stand true to Him regardless of the cost.

Bobby McDonald - Walking As He Walked

Bobby McDonald · Mar 21, 2017 · 11m · NCCF Church

The core message is that following Jesus means adopting His attitude and character, not merely replicating His exact actions. True devotion is measured not by outward religious activities, but by the depth of repentance over sin. This transformation is made possible by the Holy Spirit, which moves believers from merely knowing the law to desiring to live righteously, allowing us to follow God's will even when the path ahead is unclear.

Zac Poonen - For Children: True Repentance and Forgiveness

Zac Poonen · Jan 31, 2022 · 18m · NCCF Church

The central message is that true repentance means a complete 'about turn' from sin, which is understood as changing one's mind about sin. The speaker emphasizes that one must first reconcile with people by asking for forgiveness before approaching God in prayer, citing Matthew 5:23-24. Furthermore, true discipleship requires actively forgiving others, as holding onto bitterness is described as poison that can lead one away from Christ.

NCCF Church Sharing

CFC Messages · Jan 29, 2024 · 8m · NCCF Church

Drawing from Psalm 18:25 and James 4:8, the speaker contrasts the Old Covenant's transactional obedience with the New Covenant's relational approach: rather than earning God's kindness through self-effort, Christians should draw near to God, recognizing that He jealously desires intimate fellowship with them. The practical focus shifts from striving to be kind through willpower to becoming kind as an overflow of deepening one's relationship with Jesus, allowing Him to purify motives and remove distractions that compete for the believer's heart.

Jeremy Utley - I MUST Decrease for Christ to Increase

Jeremy Utley · Oct 7, 2025 · 21m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley teaches that for Christ to truly increase in our lives, we must decrease—denying our self-will, self-interest, and self-awareness in a daily, costly commitment to discipleship. Drawing from John 3:30 and 2 Corinthians 4:10, he emphasizes that bearing Christ's dying (saying no to our own initiative and will) is the prerequisite for manifesting Christ's life, and that this requires constant vigilance and passion to become nothing so that Jesus becomes everything.

Church Sharing - January 22nd, 2017

CFC Messages · Jan 24, 2017 · 18m · NCCF Church

The central message emphasizes that Christian living requires a constant commitment to crucifying the flesh to follow Christ, both individually and corporately. The speaker warns against spiritual deception, such as using spiritual activities (like sharing the word or singing) for personal recognition rather than for God's glory. True devotion is characterized by a spirit of repentance and genuine service to others, as illustrated by the promise in Isaiah 58:10: the Lord guides those who have a true concern for others.

1. Zac Poonen - The Two Great Mysteries

Zac Poonen · May 13, 2018 · 1h 4m · NCCF Church

True understanding of God's mysteries comes not from mere study or intellect, but through the revelation of the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that humility is crucial, as pride prevents us from grasping God's deeper truths. He illustrates this by comparing Jesus' ultimate humility—washing the disciples' feet—to the nature of God the Father, suggesting that true discipleship mirrors this lowliness.

Zac Poonen - A Church That Functions Like A Body - NCCF Conference Mar 3 2012

Zac Poonen · Nov 6, 2013 · 18m · NCCF Church

The speaker emphasizes that Jesus' promise to be with us always is conditional upon us actively making disciples and living according to His commands. He stresses the importance of daily obedience, particularly avoiding murmuring and complaining, which he links to a proper understanding of scripture. Furthermore, he argues that the true model for the church is found in the New Testament pattern of Apostles and Elders, contrasting it with modern hierarchical or unaccountable structures.

Wenhai Pan - Honoring Your Father and Mother

Wenhai Pan · Jun 3, 2024 · 4m 51s · NCCF Church

Honoring our father and mother is a commandment God emphasized with a promise, and it has practical applications in our lives. Wenhai Pan shares three ways to honor parents: cherishing them by valuing time together and letting go of disagreements, respecting their opinions and wisdom rather than despising them, and praying for their spiritual salvation and discipleship. By honoring our parents in these ways, we reflect Jesus and demonstrate faith that God will work in their lives.

NCCF Church Sharing

CFC Messages · Nov 13, 2023 · 21m · NCCF Church

NCCF Church members share biblical teachings on sanctification and contentment. The primary focus is on Christ's redemptive work (1 Peter 3:18) that brings believers into communion with God, requiring them to sanctify Christ as Lord and maintain a good conscience. Secondary sharings address conquering anxiety through contentment in God's sovereignty, faith in God's provision, and the daily spiritual nourishment of taking up one's cross.