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31mZac Poonen - Overwhelmed by the presence of God
Zac Poonen · Sep 14
8mBobby McDonald - Keep On Rejoicing
Bobby McDonald · Jul 12
23mNCCF Church Sharing - February 23, 2020
NCCF Church · Feb 27
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 - January 26, 2020
NCCF Church · Jan 31
30mJeremy Utley - Highly Esteeming Jesus' Help
Jeremy Utley · Dec 27
42mZac Poonen - We Glory in Our Weakness
Zac Poonen · Sep 30
23mChurch Sharing - September 8, 2019
NCCF Church · Sep 11
23mBobby McDonald - Some Things I've Learned While Waiting on the Lord
Bobby McDonald · Sep 11
1h 2mZac Poonen - A Solid Grip on the Christian Life (4) Filled with the Holy Spirit
Zac Poonen · Aug 12
37mZac Poonen - A Solid Grip On The Christian Life (1) Our Father Who Rules from Heaven
Zac Poonen · Jul 22
22mBobby McDonald - Stiff-necked vs Easily Broken
Bobby McDonald · Jul 1
18mBobby McDonald - Fading To The Background So Jesus Can Be Preeminent
Bobby McDonald · Jun 18
9mChurch Sharing - May 12, 2019
NCCF Church · May 13
54mZac Poonen - How God Enables a Believer to Prophesy
Zac Poonen · Apr 22
14mBobby McDonald - Our Self Denial Is Not Perfect, But It's the Water That God Will Turn Into Wine
Bobby McDonald · Apr 2
11mNCCF Church Sharing - March 17, 2019
NCCF Church · Mar 21
21m10. Revelation Given To Those Who Become Like Babes - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 11
22m8. God Gives Us The Desire And Ability To Do His Will - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 4
4m 49sNCCF Church Sharing - January 13, 2019
NCCF Church · Jan 22
33mNCCF Church Sharing - October 21, 2018
NCCF Church · Oct 23
20mNCCF Church Sharing - October 7, 2018
NCCF Church · Oct 12
22mJeremy Utley - Why The Lord Allows Us to Face Trying Circumstances
Jeremy Utley · Aug 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.
31mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Overwhelmed by the presence of God
Zac Poonen · Sep 14, 2020 · 31m
The central message is that the greatest achievement in the Christian life is not theological accuracy, but rather being overwhelmed by the presence of God. The speaker uses John's experience in Revelation to illustrate that even highly knowledgeable people can make mistakes when confronted with God's presence. True spiritual depth comes from humility, which Jesus taught was a gift revealed to the humble rather than the clever or intelligent.
8mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Keep On Rejoicing
Bobby McDonald · Jul 12, 2020 · 8m
The central message is to persevere in rejoicing, even amidst prolonged suffering, by emulating Christ's character. The speaker offers three key insights: recognizing that suffering is necessary for developing Christ-like character; understanding that rejoicing is a conscious choice rather than a feeling; and trusting that suffering is God's protective hand, which calls us to humble ourselves and cast our anxieties upon Him.
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.
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 - 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.
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.
42mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - We Glory in Our Weakness
Zac Poonen · Sep 30, 2019 · 42m
The central message is that true Christian strength comes not from human capability or education, but from acknowledging weakness, echoing Paul's statement, "When I am weak, then I am strong." The speaker emphasizes that God's ways are different from man's, and that believers must be honest enough to walk in the light—meaning acknowledging sin—for the cleansing power of Jesus' blood to be effective. Furthermore, God's primary interest is transforming us into the image of Christ, not merely granting us comfortable external blessings.
23mNCCF Church
Church Sharing - September 8, 2019
CFC Messages · Sep 11, 2019 · 23m
The central message is that Christians must strive to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker uses the analogy of carrying a heavy 'trash bag' of sin (malice, greed, anger) to illustrate the burden of self-effort, contrasting it with the rest offered by Christ. True rest is found by taking Christ's yoke, which requires learning gentleness and humility, rather than bearing self-imposed burdens.
23mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Some Things I've Learned While Waiting on the Lord
Bobby McDonald · Sep 11, 2019 · 23m
The speaker discusses what to do while waiting on the Lord, drawing from Isaiah 40:31. He emphasizes that waiting is an active process requiring believers to take the next step of obedience today and then trust God for all subsequent steps. Furthermore, he teaches that God's primary goal is not merely to change our circumstances, but to change us into the image of Christ, a process that often requires patience and builds gratitude and humility.
1h 2mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - A Solid Grip on the Christian Life (4) Filled with the Holy Spirit
Zac Poonen · Aug 12, 2019 · 1h 2m
The central message is that the goal of the Christian life is to reflect Jesus Christ, which is achieved through personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that being filled with the Holy Spirit must be measured against the life of Christ, not just gifts. He cautions against counterfeit experiences, noting that the Holy Spirit's work is characterized by Christ's example—lifting people up and manifesting God's will through character, especially humility.
37mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - A Solid Grip On The Christian Life (1) Our Father Who Rules from Heaven
Zac Poonen · Jul 22, 2019 · 37m
The sermon emphasizes the need for Christians to maintain consistency in their faith life, comparing it to having a solid grip on an object. This solid grip is built upon six elements, starting with knowing God as our loving Father in Heaven, which requires praying in the pattern taught by Jesus. Ultimately, the speaker stresses that the Father is best understood by observing Jesus, particularly His profound humility, as demonstrated when He washed the disciples' feet.
22mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Stiff-necked vs Easily Broken
Bobby McDonald · Jul 1, 2019 · 22m
The central message is the need for Christians to overcome the stubbornness of a 'stiff-necked' self-will by embracing a broken will characterized by love. The speaker argues that clinging to one's own will leads to conflict and a loss of peace, whereas yielding to God's will, exemplified by the patience and forbearance described in 1 Corinthians 13, brings true rest and freedom. This surrender is best illustrated by the selfless devotion of a parent.
18mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Fading To The Background So Jesus Can Be Preeminent
Bobby McDonald · Jun 18, 2019 · 18m
The central message is that Christians must intentionally fade into the background so that Jesus Christ can remain preeminent in all areas of life. Drawing an analogy to photography, the speaker argues that when Jesus is the clear focus, everything else becomes secondary or blurry. Practically, this requires obedience, as Jesus modeled by humbling himself to the lowest place, and it means prioritizing God's will over personal desires, even in family conflicts. The goal is for the church and our homes to reflect Jesus's glory, not our own achievements.
9mNCCF Church
Church Sharing - May 12, 2019
CFC Messages · May 13, 2019 · 9m
The message emphasizes that Christians should strive to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. The speaker encourages the congregation to be sources of comfort to others, drawing from passages about refreshing and comforting others. Ultimately, the core message is to approach God boldly with faith, humility, and brokenness, trusting in His promise that He will not cast anyone out.
54mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - How God Enables a Believer to Prophesy
Zac Poonen · Apr 22, 2019 · 54m
The central message is that God uses our trials not only to strengthen us but also to prepare us to comfort others in their own afflictions. The speaker emphasizes that God will never allow us to face a trial beyond our ability, citing 1 Corinthians 10:13. Furthermore, true endurance in trials comes not from our own strength, but from humility, as God promises grace to those who humble themselves.
14mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Our Self Denial Is Not Perfect, But It's the Water That God Will Turn Into Wine
Bobby McDonald · Apr 2, 2019 · 14m
The central message is that Christian growth involves a gradual transformation, moving toward reflecting the nature of Jesus Christ. This transformation is achieved through consistent self-denial, which doesn't result in immediate perfection but rather a persistent change in thought and feeling over time. Furthermore, the speaker advises believers to guard their ears and minds against excessive curiosity, recognizing that motives like comparison or seeking validation can lead to spiritual pitfalls.
11mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - March 17, 2019
CFC Messages · Mar 21, 2019 · 11m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be a reflection of Jesus by cultivating personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that humility is crucial, as God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. True humility is not just about receiving grace, but also about seeking it to bring light to God's heart, and this principle should guide the entire body of Christ.
21mNCCF Church
10. Revelation Given To Those Who Become Like Babes - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 11, 2019 · 21m
The central message is that entering the New Covenant requires more than intellectual knowledge or cleverness; it demands a childlike humility. The speaker emphasizes that pride in one's intelligence or knowledge hinders the reception of divine revelation, which is instead given to those who are humble, like babies. True understanding and participation in the New Covenant come through genuine discipleship, not academic prowess.
22mNCCF Church
8. God Gives Us The Desire And Ability To Do His Will - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 4, 2019 · 22m
The central message is that true spiritual understanding and entering the New Covenant require humility, acknowledging that one knows nothing, much like a child. Jesus taught that one must learn from Him—specifically His humility and gentleness—rather than relying on personal cleverness or intelligence. This rest from self-effort means responding immediately to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, rather than relying on one's own works or bright ideas.
4m 49sNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - January 13, 2019
CFC Messages · Jan 22, 2019 · 4m 49s
The central message is that true discipleship is demonstrated first in private obedience to God, rather than solely through outward acts of love within the church. The speaker argues that while loving one another is the evidence others see, God judges us by our daily self-denial and obedience to the Father in secret. Jesus exemplified this by living obediently and humbling himself every day, which is the model for Christian discipleship.
33mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - October 21, 2018
CFC Messages · Oct 23, 2018 · 33m
The message emphasizes that God's immense love for us, proven by His calling us despite our backgrounds, should compel us to respond with selfless love to others. Instead of judging others' failures, we should adopt a posture of humility, asking, "Perhaps I am the problem." The speaker also draws a parallel to Haggai's message, urging believers not to become comfortable in their blessings but to maintain a burden for God's work.
20mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - October 7, 2018
CFC Messages · Oct 12, 2018 · 20m
The speaker encourages the audience to view difficult people not as the source of the problem, but as an opportunity to improve their own conduct, drawing from Hebrews 3. He emphasizes that true Christian growth involves seeing oneself as part of the issue and actively sowing kindness and encouragement rather than criticism. The message concludes by highlighting God's masterful ability to encourage and love us through various means, using examples from Zerubbabel and Jesus' intercession.
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.