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24mNCCF Church Sharing - 17th Jan 2016
NCCF Church · Jan 18
6mBobby McDonald - God Strengthens Us To Be Content In Any Circumstance
Bobby McDonald · Jan 18
10mJeremy Utley - Jesus points Out What We Lack
Jeremy Utley · Jan 18
15mNCCF Church Sharing - Jan 10, 2016
NCCF Church · Jan 13
10mBobby McDonald - Emotions: Good Servants But Terrible Masters
Bobby McDonald · Jan 12
13mJeremy Utley - Three Lessons From A Difficulty
Jeremy Utley · Jan 12
9mNCCF Church Sharing - 03 Jan 2016
NCCF Church · Jan 7
14mBobby McDonald - It's Only In Your Will That I Am Free
Bobby McDonald · Jan 6
17mBobby McDonald - From Glory to Glory
Bobby McDonald · Jan 2
11mNCCF Church Sharing - 27 Dec 2015
NCCF Church · Dec 29
10mBobby McDonald - Jesus Suffered Shame And Humiliation For Me
Bobby McDonald · Dec 28
12mNCCF Church Sharing - 20 Dec 2015
NCCF Church · Dec 21
11mJeremy Utley - Short Circuit The Sin Cycle
Jeremy Utley · Dec 21
10mBobby McDonald - Simple And Pure Devotion To Christ
Bobby McDonald · Dec 21
27mNCCF Church Sharing - 13 Dec 2015
NCCF Church · Dec 15
6mBobby McDonald - Repenting Of Unbelief
Bobby McDonald · Dec 15
12mJeremy Utley - Praying God's Word
Jeremy Utley · Dec 15
13mNCCF Church Sharing - 06 Dec 2015
NCCF Church · Dec 8
10mJeremy Utley - Disciplined to avoid useless debates
Jeremy Utley · Dec 7
6mBobby McDonald - Take it to the Lord in prayer
Bobby McDonald · Dec 7
16mJeremy Utley - He giveth more grace
Jeremy Utley · Nov 23
13mNCCF Church Sharing - 22 Nov 2015
NCCF Church · Nov 23
8mBobby McDonald - Fleeing from gossip
Bobby McDonald · Nov 23
11mJeremy Utley - Perfection From A Stiff Neck
Jeremy Utley · Nov 17
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.
24mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - 17th Jan 2016
CFC Messages · Jan 18, 2016 · 24m
The message emphasizes that Christian power comes from the Holy Spirit, enabling believers to be witnesses of God's love. This spiritual strength allows individuals to grow inwardly, deepening their knowledge of God's love, which in turn empowers them to love and share God's love with others. The speaker also stresses the importance of actively encouraging family and church members to live out virtues like compassion, kindness, and perseverance.
6mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - God Strengthens Us To Be Content In Any Circumstance
Bobby McDonald · Jan 18, 2016 · 6m
The central message is that God provides the strength necessary to remain content and faithful in every circumstance, whether good or bad. Drawing from Philippians 4:13, the speaker clarifies that this strength is not for making life easy, but for enduring through difficulty. True contentment comes from relying solely on God's strength, rather than on external circumstances or the support of others.
10mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Jesus points Out What We Lack
Jeremy Utley · Jan 18, 2016 · 10m
Jesus often points out what we lack in order to guide us toward the living water and true knowledge of God. This pattern is seen in interactions like the one with the woman at the well and the rich young ruler, where Jesus addresses the obstacle in our path. The speaker encourages the audience to be honest about their shortcomings and to actively ask God for His gift, ensuring they experience His refreshment in their present circumstances.
15mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - Jan 10, 2016
CFC Messages · Jan 13, 2016 · 15m
The message emphasizes that Christian living requires a commitment to fleeing far from sin, not just staying a little distance away, drawing a parallel from the story of Sodom. Furthermore, the speaker stresses that true Christian life is characterized by being led by God in triumph in Christ, which means having freedom from sin and peace with God. Finally, the core commandment is identified as loving one another, which is presented as the overarching principle of obedience.
10mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Emotions: Good Servants But Terrible Masters
Bobby McDonald · Jan 12, 2016 · 10m
The central message is that while emotions can be good servants, they become terrible masters when they contradict God's will. Drawing from Jesus's life, the speaker emphasizes that true discipleship requires actively rejecting feelings of self-pity, shame, and indulgence in worldly desires, just as Jesus did on the cross. This requires a conscious, hostile rejection of any inner inclination that pulls one away from God's purpose.
13mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Three Lessons From A Difficulty
Jeremy Utley · Jan 12, 2016 · 13m
The speaker shares three lessons learned from a difficult week, beginning with the necessity of being attentive to hindrances in prayer, which can arise from holding back personal desires. He also cautions against misinterpreting God's promise of escape, clarifying that God delivers us from temptation, not necessarily from the difficulty itself. Finally, he emphasizes that avoiding conflict or difficulty means forfeiting the opportunity to overcome sin and grow.
9mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - 03 Jan 2016
CFC Messages · Jan 7, 2016 · 9m
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian goal is to reflect Jesus Christ, achieved both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. Key themes include building confidence in God's word rather than personal ability or circumstance, drawing strength from deep intimacy with God, and offering one's entire life—body, time, and effort—as a living sacrifice of worship. The message draws heavily on passages like Philippians 3:3 and Romans 12:1.
14mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - It's Only In Your Will That I Am Free
Bobby McDonald · Jan 6, 2016 · 14m
The speaker emphasizes that true freedom and rest are found only in aligning oneself with God's will. He draws parallels between spiritual freedom and physical restitution, using the example of Zacchaeus, who not only apologized for his sins but also made amends. Ultimately, maintaining a clean conscience by walking in the light is necessary to experience the cleansing power of Christ and find peace.
17mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - From Glory to Glory
Bobby McDonald · Jan 2, 2016 · 17m
The central message is that Christians are called to be an exact reflection of Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that spiritual growth is a continuous process, comparing it to being transformed from glory to glory through the Spirit. He warns against the temptation of nostalgia, which can lead one to believe life is declining, reminding listeners instead that God is always working to make things better.
11mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - 27 Dec 2015
CFC Messages · Dec 29, 2015 · 11m
The message emphasizes that the Christian life requires becoming an exact reflection of Jesus, achieved through personal purity and functioning within the local church. Key themes include living by mercy and grace, which requires the power of the Holy Spirit. The speaker also addresses the necessity of enduring suffering as a testimony and encourages maintaining an eternal perspective of faith.
10mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Jesus Suffered Shame And Humiliation For Me
Bobby McDonald · Dec 28, 2015 · 10m
The speaker emphasizes that true understanding of God's word requires having the love of God in one's heart, comparing this to needing a clear lens to see the truth. He draws from scripture to show that recognizing our own sinfulness and the depth of God's forgiveness leads to a greater love for God. The sermon concludes by focusing on the profound humiliation Jesus endured, suggesting that the shame before the Father was greater than the shame of man.
12mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - 20 Dec 2015
CFC Messages · Dec 21, 2015 · 12m
The central message revolves around the theme of 'thirst,' drawing parallels from the woman at the well and Jesus' promise of living water. The speaker emphasizes that recognizing spiritual thirst—often triggered by sin or temptation—is the first step toward receiving Christ's quenching grace. By actively praying into these areas of weakness, believers can choose an intimate, spiritually hydrated life over one of dehydration in old patterns.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Short Circuit The Sin Cycle
Jeremy Utley · Dec 21, 2015 · 11m
The sermon uses the example of Israel's tendency to reclaim what God has given, contrasting it with Joseph's initial success, to warn believers about complacency. The central message is the need for constant vigilance against the flesh's tendency to rebuild or reclaim areas surrendered to God, even after spiritual progress. The speaker emphasizes that sanctification is an ongoing process requiring diligence to guard against old habits regaining power.
10mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Simple And Pure Devotion To Christ
Bobby McDonald · Dec 21, 2015 · 10m
The central message is that the Christian life requires making Jesus Christ everything—the sole focus of one's devotion. The speaker uses analogies, like a valuable coin, to illustrate that everything outside of Christ is worthless. True devotion means seeking to love God and obey Him with all one's heart, which involves casting off worldly attachments and even the smallest sins, as these actions suggest that Christ is not everything.
27mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - 13 Dec 2015
CFC Messages · Dec 15, 2015 · 27m
The speaker reflects on finding reverence for God not in His sheer power, but in His personal care for individuals. Drawing parallels from Elijah's experience, the message emphasizes that true peace comes from completely trusting and resting in God. Ultimately, the speaker concludes that God's power is best accessed when one practices submission, choosing God's will over personal desires, which leads to freedom from anxiety and pride.
6mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Repenting Of Unbelief
Bobby McDonald · Dec 15, 2015 · 6m
The speaker emphasizes the seriousness of unbelief, noting that it is the root of many sins like complaining, fear, and doubt, which essentially communicate a lack of trust in God. He urges listeners to repent wholeheartedly from this unbelief by cultivating an eager, expectant faith, much like those who anticipate the return of Christ and the heavenly city described in Hebrews 11.
12mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Praying God's Word
Jeremy Utley · Dec 15, 2015 · 12m
The central message is that Christian prayer should be based on God's revealed Word rather than personal desires or assumptions. The speaker uses examples from Daniel and Nehemiah, who boldly prayed based on God's past promises despite current circumstances. He concludes that having faith in God's spoken promises gives us the courage to pray for their fulfillment, as exemplified by David's prayer.
13mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - 06 Dec 2015
CFC Messages · Dec 8, 2015 · 13m
The speaker draws parallels between the physical properties of salt and water creating electricity and the spiritual life. He explains that while salt alone has no power, when united with the 'living water' (Jesus/Holy Spirit), it gains the ability to conduct power, enabling believers to witness for Christ. Additionally, the speaker reflects on Psalm 16, emphasizing that true joy and delight must remain fixed on God, not on earthly blessings, and stresses valuing fellow believers as the 'majestic ones.'
10mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Disciplined to avoid useless debates
Jeremy Utley · Dec 7, 2015 · 10m
The speaker advises Christians to focus on the 'great work' God has called them to rather than getting distracted by useless theological debates. Drawing from Nehemiah and 1 Timothy, he emphasizes that the goal of instruction is love, pure heart, and sincere faith, urging believers to exercise discipline to avoid unprofitable discussions. Ultimately, winning people over comes through obedience and lived example, not through arguments.
6mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Take it to the Lord in prayer
Bobby McDonald · Dec 7, 2015 · 6m
The central message is that finding peace and rest in life's burdens comes from consistently taking everything to the Lord in prayer. The speaker illustrates this with personal examples and biblical accounts, such as David strengthening himself in the Lord after great loss. True rest is found not only in prayer but also in the subsequent obedience to God's will, which releases the pressure of anxious thoughts.
16mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - He giveth more grace
Jeremy Utley · Nov 23, 2015 · 16m
The central message is that God provides grace proportional to the trial we face. Drawing parallels from biblical accounts like Daniel's friends in the fiery furnace, the speaker emphasizes that we should be faithful with the grace and opportunities given to us today rather than worrying about future, hypothetical trials. True faithfulness in small matters proves our worthiness for greater challenges.
13mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - 22 Nov 2015
CFC Messages · Nov 23, 2015 · 13m
The speaker emphasizes that Christian life requires constant surrender to God, drawing parallels between the grain of wheat dying to bear fruit and giving up personal plans for God's will. He stresses that true devotion to Christ must supersede the desire to please people, echoing Paul's teaching on being foolish to the world. Ultimately, the message highlights the critical difference between merely knowing God's will and actively living it out, which is presented as the difference between life and death.
8mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Fleeing from gossip
Bobby McDonald · Nov 23, 2015 · 8m
The central message is to actively resist participating in gossip and tearing others down, drawing parallels between this behavior and the sin described in Proverbs 11. The speaker emphasizes that Christians should not join in conversations that mock or slander others, instead choosing to let their light shine through faithful conduct and careful speech. Ultimately, the focus is on maintaining purity in speech and refusing to align oneself with the world's negative patterns.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Perfection From A Stiff Neck
Jeremy Utley · Nov 17, 2015 · 11m
The central message is that Christians must avoid having 'stiff necks' or hard hearts by actively listening to and obeying God's commands, and by remembering God's past wondrous deeds. The speaker emphasizes that refusing to listen is not merely hearing but failing to obey, and that remembering God's faithfulness is demonstrated when facing future uncertainty. He suggests meditating on God's works and sharing stories of His goodness to keep hearts soft and receptive.