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1h 2mWhat the Body of Christ Means - NCCF Conference Mar 3 2012
NCCF Church · Nov 6
1h 27mQ & A with Zac Poonen - NCCF Conference Mar 3 2012
Zac Poonen · Nov 6
1h 16mNCCF Prophesy Time
NCCF Church · Nov 6
48mNCCF Sharing Time
NCCF Church · Oct 28
36mNCCF Teaching Time
NCCF Church · Oct 28
38mNCCF Sharing Time
NCCF Church · Oct 21
5mBobby Mcdonald - God Creates Needs to Make us Needy for Him
Bobby McDonald · Oct 16
3m 15sJeremy Utley - Let him Who Thinks he Stands...
Jeremy Utley · Oct 16
55mZac Poonen - The Church Must Guard Her Connection To Christ (NCCF)
Zac Poonen · Feb 12
1h 10mZac Poonen - God Works In His Time - NCCF - September 9, 2012
Zac Poonen · Sep 24
1h 14mZac Poonen - The Ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Church - Part 3 - NCCF - July 8, 2012
Zac Poonen · Jul 31
6mZac Poonen - The Ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Church - Part 1 - NCCF - June 24, 2012 (2 of 2)
Zac Poonen · Jul 30
53mZac Poonen - The Ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Church - Part 1 - NCCF - June 24, 2012 (1 of 2)
Zac Poonen · Jul 30
1h 0mZac Poonen - The Ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Church - Part 2 - NCCF - July 1, 2012
Zac Poonen · Jul 13
59mZac Poonen March 3, 2012 Spring Conference Session 1
Zac Poonen · Mar 29
1h 1mZac Poonen - March 3, 2012 - NCCF 2012 Spring Conference - Session 2
Zac Poonen · Mar 29
56mZac Poonen - Romans 6 (Part 2) and 7 - February 12, 2012
Zac Poonen · Feb 15
56mZac Poonen - Romans 6 (Part 1) - February 5, 2012
Zac Poonen · Feb 15
August 6 | Daily Devotion | The Tree Of Law And The Tree Of Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
This devotion contrasts the tree of law with the tree of life, exploring how living by legalistic rules differs from living in the Spirit. Zac Poonen teaches that true spiritual life comes not from external commandments but from an intimate relationship with God through the Spirit.
1h 2mNCCF Church
What the Body of Christ Means - NCCF Conference Mar 3 2012
CFC Messages · Nov 6, 2013 · 1h 2m
The central message is that the body of Christ is united by a shared, deep devotion to Jesus Christ, which transcends cultural, background, or worldly interests. True Christian fellowship requires a spiritual concern for one another's walk with the Lord, not just material concerns. Furthermore, a deep love for the body fosters humility, preventing believers from being easily offended and enabling them to love even their enemies.
1h 27mNCCF Church
Q & A with Zac Poonen - NCCF Conference Mar 3 2012
Zac Poonen · Nov 6, 2013 · 1h 27m
The speaker emphasizes that the primary goal in spiritual study should be seeking life, not just knowledge, drawing a parallel to the Tree of Life versus the Tree of Knowledge. He interprets Jesus'
1h 16mNCCF Church
NCCF Prophesy Time
CFC Messages · Nov 6, 2013 · 1h 16m
The message emphasizes that true wisdom comes from God and is characterized by purity, peaceableness, gentleness, and lack of hypocrisy. The starting point for gaining this wisdom is fearing the Lord, which involves hating sin, especially pride and self-righteousness. Ultimately, wisdom is received when an individual turns to God's reproof, leading to obedience and a continuous process of learning and growth.
48mNCCF Church
NCCF Sharing Time
CFC Messages · Oct 28, 2013 · 48m
The speaker shares a profound lesson learned through unexpected circumstances, emphasizing the peace found in surrendering personal plans to God's will. He illustrates this concept using biblical examples like Mary, John the Baptist, and Job, concluding that true rest comes from accepting God's pleasure rather than striving for self-defined outcomes. The message encourages believers to trust God's providence, especially regarding salvation and daily struggles.
36mNCCF Church
NCCF Teaching Time
CFC Messages · Oct 28, 2013 · 36m
The speaker urges listeners to confront their own sin and self-deception rather than blaming God for spiritual struggles. True salvation requires a radical love for the truth, compelling individuals to judge themselves honestly. Furthermore, the message emphasizes that embracing the Holy Spirit's work is a necessary 'mind shift,' representing a new life that surpasses the satisfaction found in old religious routines or covenants.
38mNCCF Church
NCCF Sharing Time
CFC Messages · Oct 21, 2013 · 38m
The speaker encourages the congregation to embrace a consistent desire to share what God has taught them in their lives, comparing this to a 'potluck' where everyone contributes. He emphasizes that sharing does not require novelty, citing examples from scripture (like 1 Peter 2:1) and noting that the goal is authenticity and genuine testimony. The central message is to eagerly desire to give to the body, even if the contribution is a repetition of established truth.
5mNCCF Church
Bobby Mcdonald - God Creates Needs to Make us Needy for Him
Bobby McDonald · Oct 16, 2013 · 5m
The speaker discusses the concept of being filled by the Holy Spirit, noting that those who are thirsty or hungry are the ones who receive it. He shares personal struggles with self-sufficiency and the realization that life's trials, like Paul's thorn, are necessary for humility. Furthermore, he teaches that living in the presence of God is deeper than constantly thinking about Him, emphasizing that faithfulness in daily tasks, like work, is about pleasing God rather than constant mental focus.
3m 15sNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Let him Who Thinks he Stands...
Jeremy Utley · Oct 16, 2013 · 3m 15s
The speaker shares a personal pattern of stumbling after giving advice, realizing that even after seeking God's help beforehand, he can fall into thinking too highly of himself. He emphasizes the necessity of remaining diligent in asking the Holy Spirit for help and maintaining humility *after* giving advice, lest one who thinks they stand should fall.
55mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Church Must Guard Her Connection To Christ (NCCF)
Zac Poonen · Feb 12, 2013 · 55m
The sermon emphasizes that the Christian life must reflect a continuous, upward trajectory of growth, like the sun's path, rather than settling for substandard spiritual experiences. True church fellowship is not about mutual care, but about each member maintaining a primary, deep, and active relationship with God. The speaker argues that a weak horizontal fellowship often stems from a neglected vertical relationship with the Lord.
1h 10mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - God Works In His Time - NCCF - September 9, 2012
Zac Poonen · Sep 24, 2012 · 1h 10m
The speaker emphasizes that a child's first impression of God comes from the atmosphere and behavior modeled by their parents. He draws parallels between this and the need for believers to constantly point others to Christ, rather than just educating them. Ultimately, he stresses that humility and recognizing our own need for God's grace, rather than comparing ourselves to others, is the most crucial aspect of spiritual growth and parenting.
1h 14mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Church - Part 3 - NCCF - July 8, 2012
Zac Poonen · Jul 31, 2012 · 1h 14m
The central message is that believers are called to live as a 'fragrance of Christ' in every area of life, which goes beyond mere words. This aroma is cultivated by being alert to needs and serving humbly, exemplified by washing feet. Ultimately, this aroma is achieved by consciously crucifying the flesh daily, choosing Christ's way over the 'stink of Adam' in every moment of temptation and decision.
6mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Church - Part 1 - NCCF - June 24, 2012 (2 of 2)
Zac Poonen · Jul 30, 2012 · 6m
The speaker draws a parallel between Luke's Gospel and Acts, suggesting that Acts shows Jesus' work continuing through the spiritual body of the church. He emphasizes that every member of the body must work together and be empowered by the Holy Spirit, warning against spiritual passivity. True spiritual life requires a hunger for the Spirit, which is cultivated through God's Word and met with faith.
53mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Church - Part 1 - NCCF - June 24, 2012 (1 of 2)
Zac Poonen · Jul 30, 2012 · 53m
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian understanding must move beyond merely being forgiven to being saved from sin, citing Matthew 1:21. He contrasts the Old Covenant, where the Spirit was merely 'upon' people, with the New Covenant, where the Spirit dwells 'within,' requiring a heart cleansed first. He warns against prioritizing God's use of us over our inner cleansing, and discusses the true meaning of baptism as immersion in the Holy Spirit, which requires continuous filling.
1h 0mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Church - Part 2 - NCCF - July 1, 2012
Zac Poonen · Jul 13, 2012 · 1h 0m
The speaker discusses the ministry of the Holy Spirit, contrasting the early church's reliance on personal conversation and memory with modern over-reliance on the written Bible. He emphasizes that the Holy Spirit's work is to glorify Christ, leading to profound humility, as seen when Isaiah and John reacted to the glory of the Lord. True spiritual guidance points always back to Christ.
59mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen March 3, 2012 Spring Conference Session 1
Zac Poonen · Mar 29, 2012 · 59m
The central message is that true understanding of God's word and the nature of the church comes not from academic study or argument, but from a heart filled with fervent love for Jesus Christ and profound reverence for God. The speaker emphasizes that God reveals deep truths to those who love Him, contrasting this with relying on historical accounts or intellectual debate. Humility and reverence for God are presented as the necessary foundation for all spiritual knowledge.
1h 1mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - March 3, 2012 - NCCF 2012 Spring Conference - Session 2
Zac Poonen · Mar 29, 2012 · 1h 1m
The true church is not a building or denomination, but the body of Christ gathered by the Holy Spirit. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12, the speaker emphasizes that every member, no matter how weak or gifted, is essential to the body, and the head (Christ) never dismisses any part. The church must reflect Christ's humility and value every believer, contrasting this with mere performance or personal gain.
56mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Romans 6 (Part 2) and 7 - February 12, 2012
Zac Poonen · Feb 15, 2012 · 56m
The speaker discusses the early Christian communities, noting they met in small, private homes rather than large buildings, emphasizing their devotion despite persecution. He stresses that true Christianity is not found in state acceptance but in small groups that love and bear with one another. The sermon concludes by addressing the question of sin under grace, arguing that Scripture is meant to free believers from sin, not provide excuses for it.
56mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Romans 6 (Part 1) - February 5, 2012
Zac Poonen · Feb 15, 2012 · 56m
The speaker emphasizes that true understanding of God's will, particularly regarding scripture, comes from a deep desire to do God's will, not just intellectual study. He contrasts this with the 'flesh' or self-will, which is the source of sin, arguing that holiness is defined by willingly doing the Father's will. The central message is that when one desires to do God's will, the truths of scripture become clear, leading to freedom from sin's mastery.