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45mZac Poonen - Keeping God's Truths Ever Fresh
Zac Poonen · Dec 19
16mNCCF Church Sharing - December 8, 2019
NCCF Church · Dec 12
32mZac Poonen - Knowing God as Kind and Compassionate
Zac Poonen · Oct 28
30mNCCF Church Sharing - September 22, 2019
NCCF Church · Sep 26
49mZac Poonen - A Solid Grip On The Christian Life (3) The Living Word of God
Zac Poonen · Aug 5
44mZac Poonen - A Solid Grip On The Christian Life (2) The Blood of Christ
Zac Poonen · Jul 29
21mNCCF Church Sharing - July 14, 2019
NCCF Church · Jul 15
1h 9mZac Poonen - Good and Bad Mothers in the Bible
Zac Poonen · May 13
14mNCCF Church Sharing - March 10, 2019
NCCF Church · Mar 11
21m7. The New-Covenant Sabbath - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 4
17m3. The Blood Of Christ And Justification - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 18
25mNCCF Church Sharing - December 2, 2018
NCCF Church · Dec 4
23mNCCF Church Sharing - September 2, 2018
NCCF Church · Sep 4
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
20mNCCF Church Sharing - July 1, 2018
NCCF Church · Jul 6
1h 1m7. Zac Poonen - The Whole Purpose Of God
Zac Poonen · May 14
15mJeremy Utley - Gather the Fragments of Time
Jeremy Utley · Apr 23
9mWenhai Pan - "Accelerate!"
Wenhai Pan · Apr 2
8mWenhai Pan - Reflections on Malachi 1:2-3
Wenhai Pan · Mar 5
7mJeremy Utley - The Promise Has Not Passed You By
Jeremy Utley · Feb 13
16mJeremy Utley - How To Deal With A Leaky Heart
Jeremy Utley · Nov 28
18mJeremy Utley - How God Prepares Us To Serve Him
Jeremy Utley · Oct 17
12mNCCF Church Sharing - October 8, 2017
NCCF Church · Oct 13
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.
45mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Keeping God's Truths Ever Fresh
Zac Poonen · Dec 19, 2019 · 45m
The central message is that Christian truths, like the Gospel, must be kept fresh in our lives to remain vibrant and real, otherwise, they become stale. The speaker draws parallels between the perishable manna from heaven and the enduring truth found in the Ark of the Covenant. He emphasizes that true spiritual experience, especially regarding the cross and the New Covenant, requires a continuous, fresh realization of these truths, leading to a deeper intimacy with God.
16mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - December 8, 2019
CFC Messages · Dec 12, 2019 · 16m
The central message is that the Word of God is living and active, meaning it must transform a believer's life to truly have meaning. The speaker emphasizes that merely knowing verses is insufficient; the Word must convict, teach, and change one's inner being to become more like Jesus. He uses the analogy of holding onto a father's hand to illustrate that one must commit fully to the Word, trusting it to lead them to the promised land.
32mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Knowing God as Kind and Compassionate
Zac Poonen · Oct 28, 2019 · 32m
True eternal life is defined not by longevity but by knowing God and Jesus Christ, which is a lifelong pursuit. The speaker emphasizes that our life's impact is measured by fulfilling God's will, not by the length of our lives or the gifts we possess. A major obstacle to living for God is having a wrong understanding of God—viewing Him as a strict, unmerciful tyrant rather than a loving Father.
30mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - September 22, 2019
CFC Messages · Sep 26, 2019 · 30m
The central message is to live without fear because Jesus is present in every situation, comparing life's challenges to a boat in a storm. The speaker emphasizes relying on promises like John 6:37, which assures that Jesus will never cast believers away. He encourages trusting God's timing, even when situations seem hopeless, and focusing on the core need to lead others to know Christ.
49mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - A Solid Grip On The Christian Life (3) The Living Word of God
Zac Poonen · Aug 5, 2019 · 49m
The central message is that Christians must develop a habit of not just reading Scripture, but actively listening to the living Word of God, which is what empowers us to reflect Jesus. This requires meditating on God's word daily, which results in being firmly planted, bearing fruit in season, and never being discouraged. True prosperity is defined not by wealth, but by fulfilling God's will in this life.
44mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - A Solid Grip On The Christian Life (2) The Blood of Christ
Zac Poonen · Jul 29, 2019 · 44m
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life requires a solid grip on knowing God as Father, which is achieved by seeking Him with all one's heart. He draws a parallel between the Israelites' deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the need for believers to cry out in deep desperation over their sin. Ultimately, the blood of Christ is presented as the only means of salvation, mirroring how the blood applied to the doorposts protected the Israelites from judgment.
21mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - July 14, 2019
CFC Messages · Jul 15, 2019 · 21m
The speaker emphasizes the critical importance of paying close attention to what God speaks, drawing parallels between reading important documents and listening to scripture. He warns that carelessness can cause us to drift away from God's truth, leading to spiritual loss. To remain focused, he advises remembering the truths that have previously brought freedom and healing, and always treating the current message as if it were a direct word from God.
1h 9mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Good and Bad Mothers in the Bible
Zac Poonen · May 13, 2019 · 1h 9m
The speaker shares his personal journey of faith, emphasizing that true assurance of salvation comes from a sincere commitment to Christ, not just childhood religious upbringing. He highlights that key evidences of being born again are a desire to read God's Word and a consistent habit of prayer. The message concludes by urging listeners to make a definitive choice between serving God and serving money, as this choice determines one's life harvest.
14mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - March 10, 2019
CFC Messages · Mar 11, 2019 · 14m
The central message emphasizes that true religion is not merely outward observance but internal consistency, as illustrated by James 1:26. The speaker stresses that a person who claims to be religious but fails to bridle their tongue or deceive their own heart has worthless religion. He encourages listeners to align their speech with God's promises held in their heart, drawing parallels to Abraham's faith and Jesus' perfect self-control.
21mNCCF Church
7. The New-Covenant Sabbath - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 4, 2019 · 21m
The sermon contrasts the Old Covenant understanding of the Sabbath with the New Covenant understanding, emphasizing that the Sabbath is a picture of rest. The speaker argues that the New Covenant principle is to prioritize worship and fellowship with God first, rather than working for Him. He stresses that understanding scripture requires careful attention to the distinction between 'created' and 'made' and warns against legalistic adherence to tradition.
17mNCCF Church
3. The Blood Of Christ And Justification - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 18, 2019 · 17m
The sermon emphasizes that believers must move beyond the Old Covenant understanding of sin and atonement to grasp the reality of the New Covenant through the blood of Christ. The blood of Christ not only forgives sins but also declares the believer righteous, making Christ's righteousness the basis upon which we stand before God. Understanding this truth is essential for living in the fullness of the New Covenant.
25mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - December 2, 2018
CFC Messages · Dec 4, 2018 · 25m
The message emphasizes that the primary focus in Christian life must be meeting the Lord, as all other activities are secondary. Drawing from scripture, the speaker stresses the necessity of spiritual thirst for God's word and highlights the profound expectation of forgiveness. Christians, having been forgiven immeasurably by God, are expected to extend that same mercy to others.
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.
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.
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.
1h 1mNCCF Church
7. Zac Poonen - The Whole Purpose Of God
Zac Poonen · May 14, 2018 · 1h 1m
The central purpose of life for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus, which is achieved both individually through personal purity and corporately within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that true obedience is tested not by keeping major commandments, but by diligently observing the smallest ones. He stresses that the Bible's purpose is to teach, reprove, correct, and train believers to be fully equipped for every good work.
15mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Gather the Fragments of Time
Jeremy Utley · Apr 23, 2018 · 15m
The central message encourages believers to be diligent in gathering up every fragment of time, treating these small increments like seeds for the Kingdom. Drawing from John 6:12, the speaker argues that spiritual growth and reaping a harvest are dependent on how we use these small, overlooked moments, rather than just dedicating large blocks of time. He urges listeners to sow these fragments into God's promises rather than merely passing time permissibly.
9mNCCF Church
Wenhai Pan - "Accelerate!"
Wenhai Pan · Apr 2, 2018 · 9m
The central message is that Christians must strive to accelerate their growth in Christ, mirroring Jesus' development in wisdom and stature. This acceleration is achieved practically by meditating on God's Word throughout daily activities, memorizing verses deeply into the heart rather than just the mind, and consistently obeying what is learned, regardless of new revelations.
8mNCCF Church
Wenhai Pan - Reflections on Malachi 1:2-3
Wenhai Pan · Mar 5, 2018 · 8m
The sermon reflects on Malachi 1:2-3, focusing on God's selective love for Jacob and His disdain for Esau. The speaker emphasizes that God's love is evident in His calling and provision for believers, urging listeners to take their Christian walk seriously at every life stage to avoid drifting. Furthermore, the message warns against despising God's promises, encouraging believers to value spiritual blessings, like the divine nature, as highly as the most precious treasures.
7mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Promise Has Not Passed You By
Jeremy Utley · Feb 13, 2018 · 7m
The central message is that believers must actively grasp and live in the promises and doctrines they have heard, rather than letting them remain mere theology. The speaker encourages the audience not to be discouraged if they feel they haven't yet experienced a promised blessing, drawing parallels from Abraham's faith in Romans 4 and Genesis 15. Ultimately, the call is to respond to God's voice today with faith, believing that the promises are not passed by and can be credited to us as righteousness.
16mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - How To Deal With A Leaky Heart
Jeremy Utley · Nov 28, 2017 · 16m
The speaker uses the analogy of parenting and sports training to illustrate that true growth requires focusing intensely on one or two core lessons at a time, rather than trying to learn everything at once. He applies this principle to his relationship with God, warning against the modern obsession with novelty and new stimuli. Instead, he urges listeners to deeply internalize and establish themselves in the truths and teachings they have already received, as advised in Proverbs 4:20.
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
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.