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19mBobby McDonald - The Lord Is Considerate And Sympathetic
Bobby McDonald · Nov 10
9mBobby McDonald - The Eyes Of The Lord Are In Every Place
Bobby McDonald · Nov 4
23mJeremy Utley - Four Tactics Satan Uses To Cool Down Our Devotion To Jesus
Jeremy Utley · Oct 30
11mNCCF Church Sharing - October 29, 2017
NCCF Church · Oct 30
15mNCCF Church Sharing - October 22, 2017
NCCF Church · Oct 30
12mBobby McDonald - The Agony of Jesus
Bobby McDonald · Oct 24
20mNCCF Church Sharing - October 15, 2017
NCCF Church · Oct 17
18mJeremy Utley - How God Prepares Us To Serve Him
Jeremy Utley · Oct 17
12mBobby McDonald - Be Strong In The Lord
Bobby McDonald · Oct 17
12mBobby McDonald - Sin Is Not An Option
Bobby McDonald · Oct 14
12mNCCF Church Sharing - October 8, 2017
NCCF Church · Oct 13
17mJeremy Utley - A Heart Like Hanani
Jeremy Utley · Oct 12
28mNCCF Church Sharing - October 1, 2017
NCCF Church · Oct 6
10mBobby McDonald - Being Led by the Spirit
Bobby McDonald · Oct 3
11mJeremy Utley - Stop Being "Real"
Jeremy Utley · Oct 2
11mBobby McDonald - Laodicea : A Loved Church
Bobby McDonald · Sep 29
19mNCCF Church Sharing - September 24, 2017
NCCF Church · Sep 28
17mJeremy Utley - Many Who Are First Will Be Last
Jeremy Utley · Sep 27
33mNCCF Church Sharing - September 17, 2017
NCCF Church · Sep 19
31mJeremy Utley - The Secret of Overcoming Evil
Jeremy Utley · Sep 18
25mJeremy Utley & Bobby McDonald - Being Violent Men Who Take The Kingdom Of God By Force
Jeremy Utley · Sep 12
5mNCCF Church Sharing - September 3, 2017
NCCF Church · Sep 12
14mBobby McDonald - Go To Jesus And Drink
Bobby McDonald · Sep 12
21mNCCF Church Sharing - September 10, 2017
NCCF Church · Sep 12
August 5 | Daily Devotion | Idolatry Is Spiritual Adultery | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen teaches that idolatry constitutes spiritual adultery against God, drawing a parallel between unfaithfulness in marriage and unfaithfulness in our devotion to God. The message calls believers to recognize idolatry in their lives and turn from it in repentance to restore their relationship with God.
19mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - The Lord Is Considerate And Sympathetic
Bobby McDonald · Nov 10, 2017 · 19m
The central message is that true Christian transformation comes not from merely following rules or external actions, but from receiving a new spirit and heart from God. The speaker emphasizes that this internal renewal, which involves considering the needs and cares of others, is what allows us to truly reflect Jesus. He illustrates this with an account of needing help in a parking garage, where only one person showed genuine consideration and willingness to assist.
9mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - The Eyes Of The Lord Are In Every Place
Bobby McDonald · Nov 4, 2017 · 9m
The sermon warns that Satan's primary tactic is to convince believers that God does not love them, comparing this to a persistent gossip trying to tear apart a marriage. The speaker emphasizes that God is watching us in every temptation, as stated in Proverbs 15:3. Therefore, believers must live every moment as if Christ is present, choosing to deny themselves and resist temptation to bring joy to God.
23mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Four Tactics Satan Uses To Cool Down Our Devotion To Jesus
Jeremy Utley · Oct 30, 2017 · 23m
The speaker warns that Satan uses subtle tactics to cool down a believer's devotion to Jesus, warning against the danger of lukewarm faith. He identifies two primary methods of attack: cutting off the believer's spiritual supply lines and spreading the battlefront. Ultimately, the speaker emphasizes that the source of true devotion comes from recognizing the immense forgiveness received, which inspires a corresponding deep love for Christ.
11mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - October 29, 2017
CFC Messages · Oct 30, 2017 · 11m
The speaker shares reflections on God's faithfulness, drawing inspiration from Psalm 16 and the experience of seeking God's guidance in practical life situations. Key themes include finding one's place in God's plan, trusting the Lord's presence, and focusing on pointing others to Christ rather than trying to solve every problem in personal strength. The message emphasizes yielding to God's leading and the importance of seeking Him.
15mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - October 22, 2017
CFC Messages · Oct 30, 2017 · 15m
The speaker emphasizes that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus, both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. Drawing from Psalm 139, the central message is that God has a specific, pre-ordained plan for every aspect of our lives, not just our major life events. He encourages the audience to diligently seek God's will for both their entire lives and for each coming day.
12mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - The Agony of Jesus
Bobby McDonald · Oct 24, 2017 · 12m
The central message is that our desire to love God stems from recognizing His prior love, exemplified by Jesus's ultimate sacrifice. The speaker emphasizes meditating on the agony Jesus endured in Gethsemane, realizing that this profound suffering fueled His love. Ultimately, this deep appreciation for Christ's sacrifice should motivate believers to overcome sin and live in constant praise rather than complaint.
20mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - October 15, 2017
CFC Messages · Oct 17, 2017 · 20m
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian goal is to reflect Jesus Christ both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 1:5, the message highlights that the gospel's power comes not just from words, but from the Holy Spirit and the believers' lives. The core message is the shift from relying on personal strength to depending on God's infinite power, leading to a life characterized by faith and the visible testimony of God's work.
18mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - How God Prepares Us To Serve Him
Jeremy Utley · Oct 17, 2017 · 18m
The central message is that God prepares us to serve Him by leading us through a period of hidden preparation, mirroring Jesus' own life. Drawing from Psalm 40, the speaker emphasizes that true service comes not from immediate action, but from patiently waiting on the Lord, being brought out of difficult circumstances, and ultimately developing a deep delight in doing God's will. This process requires a commitment to a hidden life of devotion.
12mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Be Strong In The Lord
Bobby McDonald · Oct 17, 2017 · 12m
The central message is that Christians are called to be strong in the Lord, drawing strength from the armor God provides. The speaker emphasizes that true strength is measured by what it takes to discourage us, urging listeners not to be broken by small, everyday circumstances. He encourages relying on God's armor rather than succumbing to discouragement, anger, or anxiety over minor issues.
12mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Sin Is Not An Option
Bobby McDonald · Oct 14, 2017 · 12m
The central message is that Christians must adopt a radical attitude of brokenness toward sin, treating it as an option that is no longer available. Drawing from Job's continual sacrifices and Paul's teaching, the speaker emphasizes that one must actively reckon themselves dead to sin, making it impossible to choose it. This commitment requires relying on the Holy Spirit's power to overcome temptation.
12mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - October 8, 2017
CFC Messages · Oct 13, 2017 · 12m
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian goal is to reflect Jesus Christ, both individually through purity and corporately within the church. He draws heavily on Hebrews 6:19, comparing God's word to an anchor for the soul amidst life's storms. Practical advice is given regarding conflict, urging listeners to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, as words spoken in anger can cause lasting damage. Ultimately, the speaker points to Christ as the only perfect example to follow.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - A Heart Like Hanani
Jeremy Utley · Oct 12, 2017 · 17m
The speaker draws parallels between Nehemiah's zeal and the need for a higher perspective, arguing that true success is measured against God's ultimate plan rather than current improvements. He emphasizes that the goal for Christians is to be holy, citing 1 Peter 1:16, and stresses that this command to be holy is underpinned by the promise that God will make us holy because He is holy.
28mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - October 1, 2017
CFC Messages · Oct 6, 2017 · 28m
The central message encourages Christians to strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. The speaker draws lessons from Job, emphasizing unwavering worship and dependence on God, even amidst suffering. He concludes by urging the congregation to live lives characterized by humility, love, and obedience to God's will, recognizing that God's kindness leads to repentance.
10mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Being Led by the Spirit
Bobby McDonald · Oct 3, 2017 · 10m
The central message is that true Christian living involves being led by the Spirit rather than by personal emotions or rules. The speaker uses the example of Jesus's interaction with the Syrophoenician woman to illustrate that Jesus was constantly listening to and being led by the Father's will, not just adhering to strict rules. He encourages the audience to cultivate this habit of constant listening to God to avoid sin and live in alignment with the Spirit's guidance.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Stop Being "Real"
Jeremy Utley · Oct 2, 2017 · 11m
The central message is that Christians are called to reflect Jesus, which requires a standard higher than mere honesty or 'being real.' The speaker argues that simply stating what one feels, even if true, can be unhelpful or unedifying to others. Instead, speech must be seasoned with grace, building up the listener, and even our thoughts must be guarded, taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.
11mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Laodicea : A Loved Church
Bobby McDonald · Sep 29, 2017 · 11m
The sermon warns against the danger of spiritual lukewarmness, using Revelation 3's message to Laodicea. The speaker emphasizes that complacency, even when material blessings are present, can lead to spiritual blindness and self-sufficiency. The antidote to lukewarmness is constant repentance, recognizing one's need for God, and actively seeking to restore a passionate desire for Him.
19mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - September 24, 2017
CFC Messages · Sep 28, 2017 · 19m
The speaker emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. He draws lessons from scripture, noting that teaching should come from a heart of compassion, not just obligation. Furthermore, he stresses the necessity of maintaining a heart of belief and understanding, warning against spiritual blindness or unbelief, and concludes by highlighting that true understanding of God's law (loving God and neighbor) is only a step toward entering the Kingdom, which requires active obedience.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Many Who Are First Will Be Last
Jeremy Utley · Sep 27, 2017 · 17m
The sermon warns against two dangerous attitudes in the Christian life: believing God doesn't love you, and conversely, believing you deserve favor because of your longevity or effort. Drawing from the parable of the laborers in the vineyard, the speaker emphasizes that those who are established in faith can become complacent, thinking they deserve more reward than others. The central message is to remain humble and recognize that God's grace is freely given, regardless of how long one has been following Him.
33mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - September 17, 2017
CFC Messages · Sep 19, 2017 · 33m
The speaker encourages the audience to emulate Jesus by prioritizing quiet communion with God over being constantly busy or worried. Drawing from passages like John 14 and John 5, the central message is that true Christian living involves recognizing that our actions and words should flow from the Father's leading, not our own initiative. This requires developing faith to trust God's work in our lives, even when we feel inadequate.
31mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Secret of Overcoming Evil
Jeremy Utley · Sep 18, 2017 · 31m
The central message is that overcoming evil with good is impossible through personal effort alone; it requires God's power and love. True ability to overcome sin comes only after accepting God's unconditional love, as exemplified by the 'I do not condemn you' promise. Practically, growing in the knowledge of God's love requires two things: seeing how much He loves us and how much He has forgiven us, which is best cultivated by prioritizing a deep, childlike desire to simply be in His presence.
25mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley & Bobby McDonald - Being Violent Men Who Take The Kingdom Of God By Force
Jeremy Utley · Sep 12, 2017 · 25m
The speaker uses the story of Gideon to illustrate that the greatest sin is not the initial failure, but the subsequent refusal to repent and bounce back to God. He emphasizes that believers must actively maintain their faith, resisting discouragement and the enemy's lies that suggest God's promise is not for them. The core message is to actively return to God with zeal, focusing on His goodness and power rather than dwelling on past failures.
5mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - September 3, 2017
CFC Messages · Sep 12, 2017 · 5m
The speaker emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus Christ, both individually through purity and corporately within the church. He uses the analogy of a dried-up river to warn against depending on external sources—like people or media—for spiritual sustenance. True, lasting spiritual flow must come directly from the Lord, requiring constant focus on God's Word and presence.
14mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Go To Jesus And Drink
Bobby McDonald · Sep 12, 2017 · 14m
The central message is that Christians must continually turn to Jesus to satisfy spiritual thirst, drawing from the analogy of Jesus crying out, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink." This spiritual
21mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - September 10, 2017
CFC Messages · Sep 12, 2017 · 21m
The speaker emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. He warns against complacency, noting that spiritual need is greater than perceived sufficiency, and stresses the necessity of actively seeking God's wisdom. True wisdom is not found in worldly knowledge or career advancement but must be sought from God, who pours out the Holy Spirit upon those who ask.