NCCF Church Sharing - 17th Jan 2016

CFC Messages · Jan 18, 2016 · 24m · NCCF Church

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.

Sunil Poonen - Living with The Consuming Fire

Sunil Poonen · Jan 20, 2025 · 27m · NCCF Church

Christians should recognize that God's end-times concern is not primarily about wars and earthquakes, but about believers examining themselves for ungodly attitudes like selfishness, materialism, and loss of self-control. Since God has reserved the entire earth for destruction by fire, believers are called to respond with repentance and holy conduct—building their lives with eternal values (gold, silver, precious stones) rather than temporary earthly attachments (wood, hay, straw)—thereby hastening Christ's coming and securing a reward beyond mere salvation.

Bobby McDonald - Not an error in doctrine, but an error in emphasis

Bobby McDonald · Sep 21, 2020 · 28m · NCCF Church

The central message is that the Christian life requires a focus on becoming an increasing reflection of Jesus daily, rather than merely focusing on doctrinal correctness. The speaker emphasizes that the correct emphasis in the last days is to be diligent to be found by Christ spotless, blameless, and having repented of every sin. This involves internal purity, obedience to Jesus' commands, and striving for holiness in one's daily life.

NCCF Church Sharing - September 7, 2014

CFC Messages · Sep 8, 2014 · 47m · NCCF Church

The speaker reflects on how personal tragedy and conviction have led him to meditate on the nature of God's goodness. He emphasizes that only God is good, drawing from Lamentations to urge people to examine their own sins rather than complain against God. Ultimately, he argues that our perspective on suffering reveals what we value most, urging listeners to base their view of God on His Word rather than on current circumstances.

NCCF Church Sharing - January 14, 2018

CFC Messages · Jan 15, 2018 · 12m · NCCF Church

The message emphasizes that the Christian goal is to reflect Jesus Christ both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. Key themes include relying on the Holy Spirit's confirmation of God's word and maintaining joy regardless of circumstances by trusting in God's predetermined plan. The speaker also addressed the deceptive sin of the love of money, urging listeners to seek the Kingdom of God first and trusting in God's promise to heal unfaithfulness.

Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 3

Zac Poonen · Nov 17, 2025 · 28m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley - Maintain God's Promised Rest By Obedience

Jeremy Utley · Apr 11, 2016 · 17m · NCCF Church

The central message is that God's promised rest is not automatically permanent; it must be actively maintained through diligent obedience. Drawing from Joshua 23, the speaker argues that while God can deliver believers from known enemies, they must remain vigilant in obeying God's commandments to avoid being ensnared by worldly compromises. Maintaining this rest requires constant faithfulness to God's ways.

8. God Gives Us The Desire And Ability To Do His Will - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 4, 2019 · 22m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley - How Jesus Invites Believers to the Lord's Supper

Jeremy Utley · Jan 8, 2025 · 11m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley teaches on the spiritual preparation required for partaking in the Lord's Supper, using Jesus's foot-washing of the disciples as a central metaphor. He emphasizes that ongoing cleansing and thorough repentance from sin—particularly ongoing struggles like pride—are necessary for believers to have a true part in communion, arguing against superficial or partial confession. The message calls disciples to radical honesty and complete self-examination before approaching the Lord's table, rather than quick or surface-level attempts at cleansing.

Zac Poonen - Building the Walls Around the Church

Zac Poonen · Sep 29, 2025 · 44m · NCCF Church

Appointment of Sacramento Facilitators - Andrei Pavlov, Joseph Beregovoy, Abel Babalai

Zac Poonen · Jul 15, 2026 · 17m · NCCF Church

The message focuses on the proper structure and function of church leadership, emphasizing that New Testament practice appointed elders rather than pastors. The speakers prayed for the newly ordained facilitators, urging them to lead by example, be anointed with the Holy Spirit, and build up the local body of Christ. They stressed that true ministry requires humility, submission to God's word, and reliance on divine power over personal qualifications.

Zac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 8

Zac Poonen · Jul 13, 2020 · 57m · NCCF Church

The sermon emphasizes that Christian growth requires reflecting Christ's likeness through personal purity and active church participation. Specifically, the speaker warns against performing acts of piety—giving, praying, or fasting—to gain human honor, noting that such actions negate divine reward. True devotion must be done in secret, and prayer should be a simple request to God, not a lecture detailing one's needs.

Arnaldo Brasil - Pray for a Fight worth Fighting

Arnaldo Brasil · Aug 4, 2025 · 7m · NCCF Church

Arnaldo Brasil expounds on Paul's declaration in 2 Timothy 4:7 that he has "fought the good fight," explaining that a good fight is one where believers understand sin's devastating consequences and daily commit to endurance and holiness. He urges Christians to assess their spiritual fight not by future prospects but by present faithfulness, emphasizing that victory requires constant reliance on God's grace and a serious commitment to live a life worthy of Christ's example.

Bobby McDonald - Don't Let Routine Replace Relationship

Bobby McDonald · Jan 9, 2018 · 18m · NCCF Church

The central message is that Christian life must be a genuine relationship with God, not merely a routine of religious activities. The speaker warns against letting the motions of faith—like regular Bible study or prayer—replace the heart's connection to God. He emphasizes that true spiritual health requires radical honesty before God, acknowledging where joy or devotion has waned, and maintaining a balance between recognizing personal inability and trusting in God's power to accomplish everything through Christ.

Zac Poonen - What It Means to Be Truly Spiritual

Zac Poonen · Dec 12, 2022 · 15m · NCCF Church

True spirituality requires diligently seeking out the deeper, concealed truths within God's Word, rather than remaining superficial. The speaker emphasizes that merely hearing truths is insufficient; one must dig deep into scripture to truly know God. Furthermore, understanding the biblical distinction between the soul (mind/feelings) and the spirit is crucial, as the Word of God pierces this division, leading to a life where the Holy Spirit's power flows out through us.

NCCF Church Sharing

CFC Messages · Jan 15, 2024 · 27m · NCCF Church

A Christian shares his personal testimony about honoring God in times of difficulty, emphasizing that believers face a constant choice between honoring God or honoring their flesh. Drawing from the example of Daniel in Babylon, he encourages maintaining integrity and faithful prayer even when facing persecution or pressure to compromise, rather than seeking worldly comfort without God's presence. He stresses that awareness of God's constant presence—along with His angels watching—should motivate believers and their children to choose obedience and fellowship with God over personal gain or ease.

NCCF Church Sharing - August 4, 2019

CFC Messages · Aug 13, 2019 · 15m · NCCF Church

The central message is that Christians are called to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. Drawing from Isaiah 60:1-3, the speaker emphasizes that God desires His people to move from darkness into His light. This transformation happens when we choose to sit at Jesus' feet, allowing the Holy Spirit to work within us, making our presence a source of God's glory.

Jeremy Utley - Cherishing the Lord More than the Promised Land

Jeremy Utley · Jan 26, 2021 · 19m · NCCF Church

The central message is that true Christian devotion involves continually prioritizing the Lord's presence, even when there are no immediate needs or requests. This requires a deep desire to simply be with Him, which is the mark of someone who enjoys the Lord supremely. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes giving all credit for any blessings or endurance to God, recognizing that our ability to remain faithful is due to His grace.

Jeremy Utley - The Shelter in Place Disciple Development Program

Jeremy Utley · Feb 3, 2021 · 17m · NCCF Church

The central message is that true worship in spirit means striving to be pleasing to God, which is exemplified by Jesus' life before his ministry. The speaker argues that the current circumstances, like being 'shelter in place,' should not be seen as a hindrance but rather as a divine 'disciple development program.' This period offers a unique opportunity for believers to learn how to seek God's pleasure privately, mirroring how Jesus learned to please the Father before His public ministry.

Zac Poonen - Be Compassionate Towards Everyone

Zac Poonen · Dec 19, 2022 · 14m · NCCF Church

NCCF Church Sharing - August 09,2015

CFC Messages · Aug 12, 2015 · 20m · NCCF Church

The speaker emphasizes that the Christian goal is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. Drawing from Jesus's baptism and life, he stresses the importance of humility, submitting to God's authority, and prioritizing pleasing God over public opinion. He concludes by urging the congregation to deeply value the body of Christ, examining their reactions to the success or failure of fellow believers to gauge their true belief in this unity.

Jeremy Utley - Persisting In Opposition And In Abundance

Jeremy Utley · Sep 26, 2016 · 17m · NCCF Church

Jesus defines the faith he hopes to find upon his return as one characterized by persistent, continual prayer and crying out to God day and night. The speaker illustrates this through the examples of the Syrophoenician woman and Bartimaeus, emphasizing that true faith endures opposition, remains humble despite rejection, and refuses to accept anything less than God's goodness.

Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:29

Jeremy Utley · Jul 8, 2015 · 6m · NCCF Church

The central message is that Christian labor is a co-laboring partnership with God's power, aiming to reflect Jesus Christ. This imitation is modeled after the Holy Spirit, who speaks only what He hears, and the Father's work. True spiritual growth requires us to work in response to the power God is already working within us, creating a sense of reciprocity in our relationship with Him.

Santosh Poonen - Loving Christ's body lavishly

Santosh Poonen · Dec 15, 2014 · 14m · NCCF Church

The central message is that Christians must love lavishly, mirroring the extravagant love of God demonstrated in the parables of Luke 15. This lavish love requires us to extend grace and celebration to those who repent, and it should guide our interactions with others, including those who are judgmental or outside the immediate circle. Furthermore, the sermon challenges the congregation to be as shrewd in their generosity and care for one another as the