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23mNCCF Church Sharing - Nov 15, 2015
NCCF Church · Nov 17
12mBobby McDonand - God Is Rooting For Us
Bobby McDonald · Nov 9
13mJeremy Utley - Ezra: Resting in God's Protection
Jeremy Utley · Nov 9
9mBobby McDonald - Faith that God is merciful
Bobby McDonald · Nov 2
9mJeremy Utley - Faith greater than a set of rules
Jeremy Utley · Nov 2
32mChurch Sharing - 01 November 2015
NCCF Church · Nov 2
3m 3sBobby McDonald - Pray, God can do anything
Bobby McDonald · Oct 26
13mBobby McDonald - God put a joy in my heart
Bobby McDonald · Oct 26
31mChurch Sharing - Oct 25, 2015
NCCF Church · Oct 26
12mJeremy Utley - Faith that Jesus can see
Jeremy Utley · Oct 25
7mBobby McDonald - Dwell on God's promises
Bobby McDonald · Oct 19
21mJeremy Utley - Mourning over the "small sins"
Jeremy Utley · Oct 19
38mChurch Sharing - October 18, 2015
NCCF Church · Oct 19
9mChurch Sharing - October 11, 2015
NCCF Church · Oct 12
11mBobby McDonald - Difficult People
Bobby McDonald · Oct 12
10mJeremy Utley - Counting our strengths as loss
Jeremy Utley · Oct 12
8mJeremy Utley - Rejoicing in weakness
Jeremy Utley · Oct 5
8mBobby McDonald - God is our refuge
Bobby McDonald · Oct 5
8mNCCF Church Sharing - October 04, 2015
NCCF Church · Oct 5
9mThe Gollapallis (David, Hepci, Persis) Commit to NCCF
David Gollapalli · Oct 5
9mJeremy Utley - Obedience is the way to abide in His love
Jeremy Utley · Sep 29
8mBobby McDonald - The apple of God's eye
Bobby McDonald · Sep 28
17mNCCF Church Sharing - September 27, 2015
NCCF Church · Sep 28
19mNCCF Church Sharing - September 20, 2015
NCCF Church · Sep 21
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.
23mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - Nov 15, 2015
CFC Messages · Nov 17, 2015 · 23m
The speaker urges listeners to shift their focus from earthly concerns to heavenly matters, drawing parallels between the complaining Israelites in the wilderness and modern complaints. He emphasizes that true spiritual maturity requires remembering God's past provisions and resisting the murmuring spirit. The message concludes with a warning against spiritual complacency, urging believers to remain vigilant to fulfill God's will and avoid being lukewarm.
12mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonand - God Is Rooting For Us
Bobby McDonald · Nov 9, 2015 · 12m
The speaker reflects on a real-life dilemma regarding home renovations, contrasting worldly wisdom with God's will. He learns that giving everything to God, even when it seems unwise by worldly standards, is honoring to Him. The message culminates in the understanding that living with integrity—letting your 'yes' be yes and your 'no' be no—is the path to God's intimacy, illustrating that God is actively rooting for us to follow His will.
13mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Ezra: Resting in God's Protection
Jeremy Utley · Nov 9, 2015 · 13m
The speaker uses the book of Ezra to illustrate that God has the power to accomplish His purposes even when human circumstances or leaders are unfavorable. He emphasizes that believers should not worry about the future or speculate, but instead trust that God can move hearts and provide protection. The central takeaway is to view all favorable outcomes in life as an extension of God's loving kindness, leading to unshakable peace.
9mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Faith that God is merciful
Bobby McDonald · Nov 2, 2015 · 9m
The speaker advises believers to approach life decisions with faith, remembering that God is in control and we should not plan too far ahead or base choices on fear. True faith involves submitting our plans to God's will and trusting in His mercy, rather than questioning His power or goodness. The core message emphasizes having full confidence not only in God's power but also in His merciful nature.
9mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Faith greater than a set of rules
Jeremy Utley · Nov 2, 2015 · 9m
The central message is that Christian faith must not be reduced to a set of rules or what one can or cannot do. The speaker argues that true dependence on God comes from listening to His word and treasuring Him, rather than adhering strictly to religious practices or rules, even those given by God like the Law. He uses examples from the Old Testament (Zechariah 7) and the Pharisees to illustrate how focusing on minor rules can lead to spiritual hardening and neglect of what truly matters.
32mNCCF Church
Church Sharing - 01 November 2015
CFC Messages · Nov 2, 2015 · 32m
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian life involves becoming a reflection of Jesus, both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. He draws from Ephesians 2 and 3 to highlight that believers are now citizens and members of God's family, built into a holy temple. Furthermore, he stresses the confidence and boldness believers have to approach God's presence through Christ's sacrifice, while also warning against procrastination and missing opportunities to respond to God's leading.
3m 3sNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Pray, God can do anything
Bobby McDonald · Oct 26, 2015 · 3m 3s
The central message is the simple yet profound call to prayer, encapsulated by the phrase, "God can do anything." The speaker emphasizes that believers should not underestimate God's power and should approach Him with every burden, praying until that burden is lifted, much like Jesus in Gethsemane or Paul with his thorn. He encourages the congregation to boldly approach God's throne because Jesus has made a way.
13mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - God put a joy in my heart
Bobby McDonald · Oct 26, 2015 · 13m
The speaker discusses the joy found in the Lord, comparing it to the 'cup of Salvation' and the rest found in sleep. True joy in Christ is not fleeting like a good mood or material possession, but a constant source of rejuvenation that sustains us through difficult times. This joy should motivate us daily to count everything else as rubbish in comparison to the treasure of Christ, echoing the call to sell all things to gain the Kingdom.
31mNCCF Church
Church Sharing - Oct 25, 2015
CFC Messages · Oct 26, 2015 · 31m
The speaker explores the nature of joy, arguing that true joy is not circumstantial but rooted in abiding in God's love and knowing that one's ultimate possession is heavenly. He draws from Jesus' teachings and the endurance of early Christians through suffering to illustrate that this joy is found in the Father's presence. The message concludes by emphasizing the need for a genuine, heartfelt faith, exemplified by Gideon, rather than mere intellectual assent to scripture.
12mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Faith that Jesus can see
Jeremy Utley · Oct 25, 2015 · 12m
The central message is the importance of demonstrating a visible faith that Jesus can see, which is characterized by persistent crying out to God. The speaker draws parallels between the paralytic's faith, the widow's persistent pleas, and the need to proactively cry out to God, overcoming the fear of not being heard. Ultimately, true faith is built through the consistent practice of crying out, trusting in God's promise to answer.
7mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Dwell on God's promises
Bobby McDonald · Oct 19, 2015 · 7m
The central message is to intentionally dwell on God's promises rather than focusing on current difficulties or complaints. The speaker emphasizes that our minds should focus on what is true, honorable, right, pure, and lovely, drawing specific comfort from passages about the Lord's return. True hope, which allows for joy in all circumstances, is grounded solely in Christ's promises, not in temporary earthly blessings.
21mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Mourning over the "small sins"
Jeremy Utley · Oct 19, 2015 · 21m
The speaker emphasizes that Christian life requires a commitment to pleasing God, which involves both cleansing ourselves of sin and restoring what has been neglected. Drawing from 2 Chronicles 29, he suggests that true worship requires us to invite Jesus, the High Priest, into our hearts to clean out all uncleanness. Furthermore, he stresses the importance of mourning over even 'small sins,' noting that this brokenheartedness is necessary to fully experience God's comfort and ministry.
38mNCCF Church
Church Sharing - October 18, 2015
CFC Messages · Oct 19, 2015 · 38m
The speaker discusses the importance of vulnerability and openness in sharing struggles, drawing parallels between personal sin and the public humiliation of Christ on the cross. The message emphasizes that affliction is a gift from God that opens understanding, refining faith and building capacity for grace and compassion toward others who suffer. Ultimately, the goal is to deepen one's understanding of God's faithfulness through suffering.
9mNCCF Church
Church Sharing - October 11, 2015
CFC Messages · Oct 12, 2015 · 9m
The speaker emphasizes that serving others must be motivated by genuine love, not just going through the motions. He draws parallels from Jesus washing the disciples' feet, noting that the action was underpinned by His profound love for them to the end. The message concludes by stressing the importance of humility, citing John the Baptist's declaration of unworthiness, and reminding the audience of their privilege in knowing and being loved by Christ.
11mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Difficult People
Bobby McDonald · Oct 12, 2015 · 11m
The speaker discusses how Christians are called to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. He shares three lessons learned from difficult people: first, recognizing that we ourselves are flawed, which fosters mercy; second, embracing the call to love enemies and pray for persecutors, mirroring God's kindness to us; and third, understanding that influencing others is best done through gentle love and warmth rather than force or confrontation.
10mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Counting our strengths as loss
Jeremy Utley · Oct 12, 2015 · 10m
The speaker discusses the spiritual danger of becoming proud due to success or compliments, using the example of King Uzziah. He emphasizes that strength itself is not the problem, but the resulting pride is. Drawing from Paul's Philippians 3, the core message is to count all personal strengths and achievements as 'loss' for the sake of Christ, ensuring that all ability is acknowledged as a gift from God to prevent spiritual stumbling.
8mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Rejoicing in weakness
Jeremy Utley · Oct 5, 2015 · 8m
The central message is that our weakness is not a deficit but rather the necessary condition for God's power and glory to be displayed. Drawing from Paul's writings, the speaker emphasizes that when we are weak, we are actually strong in Christ, allowing us to rejoice in our limitations. True faith involves not just accepting this truth intellectually, but actively expecting and praising God for His strength to manifest even before we fully see the fulfillment of His promises.
8mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - God is our refuge
Bobby McDonald · Oct 5, 2015 · 8m
The central message is that Christians should find their ultimate joy, peace, and refuge only in God, not in worldly circumstances or achievements. The speaker emphasizes that God often withholds answers to earthly prayers to redirect our focus toward Him alone, encouraging a consistent, childlike conversation with God. True spiritual rest is found in continually returning to Him, as illustrated by the Psalms and the need to cast all cares upon Him.
8mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - October 04, 2015
CFC Messages · Oct 5, 2015 · 8m
The speaker was encouraged by passages from Revelation 22 and 2 Corinthians 11, focusing on the assurance of Christ's return and the proper focus for Christian concern. He learned that while daily worries are valid, one's burden should shift toward an intense concern for the church and God's people, mirroring Paul's example. Ultimately, Jesus offers a lighter yoke, suggesting that caring for the church's spiritual well-being is a greater focus than personal struggles.
9mNCCF Church
The Gollapallis (David, Hepci, Persis) Commit to NCCF
David Gollapalli · Oct 5, 2015 · 9m
The speaker shares his personal journey of faith, detailing his conversion from a Hindu background and his growing commitment to the local church. He expresses deep gratitude for the welcoming community of NCCF, committing himself and his family to the church's principles, which he learned through teachings emphasizing foundational faith, inward cleansing, and a relationship with God the Father.
9mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Obedience is the way to abide in His love
Jeremy Utley · Sep 29, 2015 · 9m
The central message is that true motivation for obedience to Christ should stem not from a desire to prove one's own love, but from the desire to know God's infinite love more deeply. Jesus promises that keeping His commandments will cause us to abide in His love. The speaker emphasizes that this abiding love is confirmed by the Holy Spirit and that obedience provides an opportunity for God to lavish His love upon us.
8mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - The apple of God's eye
Bobby McDonald · Sep 28, 2015 · 8m
The central message is that Christians should strive to reflect Jesus by cultivating a private, intimate life with God rather than seeking validation or significance from others. The speaker draws parallels from Jesus' life, noting that even in glorious moments, he kept his divine nature a secret, encouraging listeners to avoid exalting themselves in the eyes of others. Ultimately, the greatest motivation should be knowing that we are the 'apple of God's eye,' meaning we are eternally cared for by God, regardless of human opinion.
17mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - September 27, 2015
CFC Messages · Sep 28, 2015 · 17m
The speaker discusses the ongoing struggle with personal sin and temptation, drawing strength from scripture, particularly Micah 7:7, which reminds him to wait expectantly for the Lord. He shares lessons from Jesus's ministry, referencing Peter sinking while walking on water, and emphasizes the importance of diligently preserving the spiritual truths (treasure) learned from God, as taught in Matthew 13. The core message is to remain faithful and continually draw strength from God's Word.
19mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - September 20, 2015
CFC Messages · Sep 21, 2015 · 19m
The speaker discusses the glory of God, drawing from Jesus' actions at Cana, emphasizing that Jesus' desire was to please only the Father, not the people. The message extends to how God's love, even when manifesting as judgment (like in Zephaniah), ultimately serves the long-term good of freeing us from sin and idolatry. Furthermore, the speaker encourages believers to increase their faith, citing Abraham's example of growing stronger in faith even when God's promises were delayed.