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19mJeremy Utley - How To Make The Most Of My Time On Earth
Jeremy Utley · Oct 31
13mBobby McDonald - Living Carefully
Bobby McDonald · Oct 31
21mNCCF Church Sharing - Oct 23, 2016
NCCF Church · Oct 24
15mBobby McDonald - Jesus Died For Me, So I Want To Die For Him
Bobby McDonald · Oct 24
26mJeremy Utley - Burdens And Blessings Of Being A Pillar In The Church
Jeremy Utley · Oct 24
28mJeremy Utley - How To Preserve A Desperate Heart
Jeremy Utley · Oct 17
19mNCCF Church Sharing - Oct 16, 2016
NCCF Church · Oct 17
14mBobby McDonald - Patiently Bearing With One Another In Love
Bobby McDonald · Oct 17
11mBobby McDonald - Serving Out Of Love, Not Working For Salvation
Bobby McDonald · Oct 11
32mJeremy Utley - The Sin Of Needlessness
Jeremy Utley · Oct 10
43mNCCF Church Sharing - Oct 09, 2016
NCCF Church · Oct 10
29mJeremy Utley - A Burden For Those Called To Build The Body of Christ
Jeremy Utley · Oct 3
13mBobby McDonald - Consider Him Who Has Endured
Bobby McDonald · Oct 3
17mNCCF Church Sharing - Oct 02, 2016
NCCF Church · Oct 3
18mNCCF Church Sharing - Sep 25, 2016
NCCF Church · Sep 28
17mJeremy Utley - Persisting In Opposition And In Abundance
Jeremy Utley · Sep 26
7mBobby McDonald - Be Teachable
Bobby McDonald · Sep 26
34mNCCF Church Sharing - Sept 18, 2016
NCCF Church · Sep 19
9mBobby McDonald - We Reap What We Sow
Bobby McDonald · Sep 19
1m 53sNCCF Church Sharing - Sept 11, 2016
NCCF Church · Sep 15
14mBobby McDonald - Faith And Optimism
Bobby McDonald · Sep 12
4m 37sNCCF Church Sharing - Sept 04, 2016
NCCF Church · Sep 5
10mBobby McDonald - God's Eternal Purpose
Bobby McDonald · Sep 5
12mJeremy Utley - If You Give Advice, Look Out!
Jeremy Utley · Sep 5
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
Jeremy Utley - How To Make The Most Of My Time On Earth
Jeremy Utley · Oct 31, 2016 · 19m
The message draws from Isaiah 62, comparing the church to Zion, which is called to shine brightly so the nations will see God's righteousness. The core exhortation is to adopt the attitude of a watchman, who must pray and cry out day and night until God establishes His purpose. This requires a devoted, persistent faith, much like Daniel, and maintaining the mindset of a soldier who is focused on the spiritual battle rather than being entangled in everyday concerns.
13mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Living Carefully
Bobby McDonald · Oct 31, 2016 · 13m
The central message is the necessity of taking God's whispers and convictions seriously, rather than ignoring them like burying one's head in the sand. The speaker emphasizes that godly people are characterized by carefulness in all areas—words, actions, thoughts, and relationships—and are quick to obey God's gentle guidance. True devotion involves a deep fear of God, which manifests as a willingness to immediately repent and act upon His word.
21mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - Oct 23, 2016
CFC Messages · Oct 24, 2016 · 21m
The speaker encourages listeners to view discipleship not as a single commitment, but as a continuous process of counting the cost daily, much like building a tower. He emphasizes that true Christian living requires constant vigilance against personal temptations and the devil's schemes. Furthermore, the message highlights that fulfilling God's blessing (like the promise to Abraham) requires the gift of the Holy Spirit to be a blessing to others, starting with the immediate community.
15mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Jesus Died For Me, So I Want To Die For Him
Bobby McDonald · Oct 24, 2016 · 15m
The central message is that Christian life requires a two-sided response: receiving God's grace and love, and then responding with a life of total surrender and gratitude. The speaker emphasizes that believers should live not for temporary, self-serving goals, but for eternity, mirroring Daniel's devotion to God's sake. This surrender means recognizing that we belong to God, just as we were created in His image, and living accordingly.
26mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Burdens And Blessings Of Being A Pillar In The Church
Jeremy Utley · Oct 24, 2016 · 26m
The speaker discusses the responsibility and calling to be a 'pillar' or leader in the church, drawing lessons from the story of the Golden Calf. He argues that the failure was not solely the people's fault, but a failure of leadership, specifically pointing to Aaron. The core message is that spiritual vision is crucial; where there is no vision, the people become unrestrained, requiring every aspiring leader to take personal responsibility and maintain a holy zeal to guide the body of Christ.
28mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - How To Preserve A Desperate Heart
Jeremy Utley · Oct 17, 2016 · 28m
The central message is how to maintain a sense of neediness in one's spiritual life, which is crucial for spiritual growth. This is achieved by regularly entering God's presence, which reveals our own corruption, and by constantly comparing oneself to Jesus Christ. The speaker also highlights that receiving rest from Jesus involves a two-part transaction: bringing burdens to Him and then willingly taking His yoke to learn from Him.
19mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - Oct 16, 2016
CFC Messages · Oct 17, 2016 · 19m
The message emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. The speaker draws lessons from scripture, warning against the stubbornness of an animal and highlighting that God opposes pride, giving grace instead to the humble. True faith requires a humble heart willing to follow God's direction, even when it is difficult.
14mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Patiently Bearing With One Another In Love
Bobby McDonald · Oct 17, 2016 · 14m
The central message is the necessity of patiently bearing with one another in love, drawing from passages like Colossians 3:13 and Ephesians 4. The speaker distinguishes between forgiving, which is a one-time act, and bearing with, which implies continually forgiving and not holding grudges. Ultimately, the speaker encourages believers to adopt a posture of patience, trusting that God's sovereign hand is at work even in difficult circumstances, and modeling God's own patience toward others.
11mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Serving Out Of Love, Not Working For Salvation
Bobby McDonald · Oct 11, 2016 · 11m
The central message is that Christians must understand they are saved by faith alone, not by their works or performance. The speaker warns against the temptation to feel they must 'work' to earn God's favor, citing Paul's letter to the Galatians. True Christian living means working out of love and gratitude for Christ's finished work, not out of fear of losing salvation.
32mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Sin Of Needlessness
Jeremy Utley · Oct 10, 2016 · 32m
The speaker emphasizes that Christians must maintain a constant sense of needfulness, praying with urgency both in times of abundance and times of need. He draws parallels from Jesus's experience in Gethsemane, noting that spiritual willingness is insufficient without persistent prayer. Ultimately, feeling spiritually needy is a blessing that keeps one reliant on God, whereas assuming self-sufficiency leads to spiritual danger.
43mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - Oct 09, 2016
CFC Messages · Oct 10, 2016 · 43m
The central message is that true belonging and security are found exclusively in God, not in physical locations, jobs, or even specific church groups. The speaker uses examples from Jesus, Paul, and Corrie ten Boom to illustrate that one's 'home' is a state of heart rooted in God's will. The talk concludes by encouraging listeners to wait on the Lord, trusting in His strength and provision, as exemplified by Isaiah 40.
29mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - A Burden For Those Called To Build The Body of Christ
Jeremy Utley · Oct 3, 2016 · 29m
The speaker shares a burden concerning the church, emphasizing that while God alone can build it, believers have a responsibility to actively participate in building the Body of Christ. He draws from scripture to argue that the church's unity and perfection are central to revealing God's mystery to the world. Ultimately, he calls for a zealous and wholehearted commitment to this calling.
13mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Consider Him Who Has Endured
Bobby McDonald · Oct 3, 2016 · 13m
The central message is that the Christian life is a marathon requiring endurance, which is best modeled by looking to Jesus Christ. The speaker outlines four key ways Jesus endured his race: without getting discouraged, with faith and patience, in the fear of the Lord, and with self-restraint. By emulating Jesus' perseverance, believers can avoid growing weary and losing heart.
17mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - Oct 02, 2016
CFC Messages · Oct 3, 2016 · 17m
The speaker emphasizes that Christian life requires being a reflection of Jesus, which involves personal purity and functioning within the local church. Key lessons drawn from scripture include recognizing that one loses personal rights when committed to the church, and that true praise and thankfulness must come from the heart, not just the lips. Furthermore, the message stresses that prayer must be a priority, acknowledging God's sovereignty and desiring only to do His will.
18mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - Sep 25, 2016
CFC Messages · Sep 28, 2016 · 18m
The speaker uses the story of Abraham interceding for Sodom to teach lessons on persistent prayer and boldness. He advises listeners not to stop asking God for things, even if answers seem delayed, and to pray boldly rather than timidly. Furthermore, he encourages moving beyond praying from anxiety or fear to praying from a place of thanksgiving, which is a true sign of faith.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Persisting In Opposition And In Abundance
Jeremy Utley · Sep 26, 2016 · 17m
Jesus defines the faith he hopes to find upon his return as one characterized by persistent, continual prayer and crying out to God day and night. The speaker illustrates this through the examples of the Syrophoenician woman and Bartimaeus, emphasizing that true faith endures opposition, remains humble despite rejection, and refuses to accept anything less than God's goodness.
7mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Be Teachable
Bobby McDonald · Sep 26, 2016 · 7m
The central message is the necessity of being teachable and recognizing that Christian growth requires more than just the Bible; it requires the community of the local church. The speaker warns that the untaught and unstable can distort scripture, and true spiritual maturity is achieved by submitting to the teaching provided by God through apostles, prophets, teachers, and pastors. Pride, specifically the belief that one can succeed alone, is identified as the greatest hindrance to progress.
34mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - Sept 18, 2016
CFC Messages · Sep 19, 2016 · 34m
The speaker shares reflections on running the Christian life as a race focused on Jesus, emphasizing that progress is measured by getting back up after falling, not by winning in competition. Key takeaways include obeying Jesus' commandments regarding judgment and worry, and finding strength in His smile and love. The message stresses dependence on God's will over self-will and building faith through complete trust in His promises.
9mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - We Reap What We Sow
Bobby McDonald · Sep 19, 2016 · 9m
The sermon emphasizes the principle of sowing and reaping, advising that what we consciously feed our minds will eventually manifest in our lives. To cultivate a life reflecting Christ, we must guard our hearts by controlling the input to our minds, avoiding negative sources like gossip or excessive focus on materialism. True transformation comes when the truth of God's Word is sown into a heart that receives it with faith, leading to a good harvest.
1m 53sNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - Sept 11, 2016
CFC Messages · Sep 15, 2016 · 1m 53s
The message centers on the importance of forgiveness, drawing parallels from the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant in Matthew 18. The speaker emphasizes that just as he was repeatedly forgiven by God for his own debts, he must remember this grace. Therefore, he urges the congregation to be thankful to God for his forgiveness and to extend that same measure of forgiveness to others.
14mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Faith And Optimism
Bobby McDonald · Sep 12, 2016 · 14m
The central message is that true faith requires actively combating pessimism, which the speaker identifies as an 'evil cousin of unbelief.' To maintain a positive outlook, believers must intentionally focus their minds on what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and praiseworthy, as instructed in Philippians 4:8. By focusing on God's promises and character rather than current difficulties, one can cultivate an attitude of joyful expectation for Christ's return.
4m 37sNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - Sept 04, 2016
CFC Messages · Sep 5, 2016 · 4m 37s
The speaker uses an experience of having old gold tested by fire to illustrate that trials are necessary for purification. Just as fire removes impurities from gold, God uses trials to test and purify our faith, making it more precious. The message encourages believers to be thankful for these trials, recognizing that while our outward appearance may suffer, God is working inwardly to renew and strengthen us for eternal glory.
10mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - God's Eternal Purpose
Bobby McDonald · Sep 5, 2016 · 10m
The central message is that God is actively working all things—both good and difficult—for the ultimate good of those who love Him, as exemplified by Romans 8:28. The speaker uses the personal experience of his son's school anxiety and the life of Joseph to illustrate that hardship is part of God's plan for growth, teaching believers to view past struggles not as bad luck, but as things God allowed or caused for a greater, eternal purpose.
12mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - If You Give Advice, Look Out!
Jeremy Utley · Sep 5, 2016 · 12m
The central message is a warning to be extremely careful when giving advice or when feeling spiritually elevated, emphasizing the need to constantly look inward. The speaker draws from scripture to caution that even those who feel mature enough to guide others are susceptible to falling, and the best way to help others is by first diligently examining and cleansing one's own heart. This principle of self-examination applies not only to giving advice or judging others but also to one's own spiritual walk within the church.