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3m 42sNCCF Church Sharing - February 24, 2019
NCCF Church · Feb 25
4m 49sNCCF Church Sharing - February 3, 2019
NCCF Church · Feb 4
54mZac Poonen - Devotion To Christ Is Primary
Zac Poonen · Feb 4
22mBobby McDonald - Clinging To The Lord
Bobby McDonald · Jan 31
15mNCCF Church Sharing - January 20, 2019
NCCF Church · Jan 22
21mJeremy Utley - People Who Hasten The Lord's Return
Jeremy Utley · Nov 11
14mNCCF Church Sharing - October 28, 2018
NCCF Church · Oct 30
21mNCCF Church Sharing - October 14, 2018
NCCF Church · Oct 18
7mBobby McDonald - Struck Down But Not Destroyed
Bobby McDonald · Sep 4
16mBobby McDonald - Being Diligent to Enter God's Rest
Bobby McDonald · Aug 27
19mNCCF Church Sharing - August 5, 2018
NCCF Church · Aug 12
5mPradeepan's Family Commits to NCCF
Pradeepan · Aug 5
11mNCCF Church Sharing - June 10, 2018
NCCF Church · Jun 13
11mBobby McDonald - 4 Distractions To Devotion
Bobby McDonald · Apr 23
23mNCCF Church Sharing - April 15, 2018
NCCF Church · Apr 22
19mNCCF Church Sharing - September 24, 2017
NCCF Church · Sep 28
22mJeremy Utley - Truths The Lord Has Made Real To My Heart This Year
Jeremy Utley · Sep 12
1h 19mZac Poonen - The Church - A Light in the Darkness
Zac Poonen · Aug 22
4m 33sNCCF Church Sharing - July 16, 2017
NCCF Church · Jul 20
10mNCCF Church Sharing - July 9, 2017
NCCF Church · Jul 11
14mNCCF Church Sharing - June 25, 2017
NCCF Church · Jun 30
17mBobby McDonald - Who Is Caring For God's Familiy
Bobby McDonald · Jun 7
1h 21m4. Zac Poonen - Q & A - Related To The Church
Zac Poonen · May 27
16mZac Poonen - The Dual Meaning Of The Breaking Of Bread
Zac Poonen · May 9
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.
3m 42sNCCF Church
transcribingNCCF Church Sharing - February 24, 2019
CFC Messages · Feb 25, 2019 · 3m 42s
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation is achieved both individually through personal purity and corporately by becoming fully functioning members within the local church.
4m 49sNCCF Church
transcribingNCCF Church Sharing - February 3, 2019
CFC Messages · Feb 4, 2019 · 4m 49s
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This is achieved both individually by cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by functioning fully as members within the local church.
54mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Devotion To Christ Is Primary
Zac Poonen · Feb 4, 2019 · 54m
The central message is that Christian life requires a deep devotion to Christ, which is demonstrated both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. The speaker draws parallels from Paul's warning in Ephesus and Elijah's lament, emphasizing that while the church is a body, its spiritual health is vulnerable and requires constant vigilance. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to live lives of genuine devotion, recognizing that spiritual decline can happen even in seemingly strong communities.
22mNCCF Church
transcribingBobby McDonald - Clinging To The Lord
Bobby McDonald · Jan 31, 2019 · 22m
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation happens both individually through cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by actively participating as a fully functioning member within the local church.
15mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - January 20, 2019
CFC Messages · Jan 22, 2019 · 15m
The speaker emphasizes that a core goal for Christians is to reflect Jesus Christ, which requires both personal purity and functioning within the local church. A key focus is on the necessity of embracing correction, drawing from Proverbs and 2 Timothy 3:16. The speaker argues that a wise person welcomes correction because they recognize they have not attained full wisdom, contrasting this with the tendency to become offended by critique. Finally, the message connects the Old Testament promise of a Shepherd to the reality of Christ as the Good Shepherd.
21mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - People Who Hasten The Lord's Return
Jeremy Utley · Nov 11, 2018 · 21m
The central message is that the Christian church is called to continually grow and surpass past levels of glory, striving to be a radiant, pure bride for Christ's return. Drawing from passages like Haggai 2 and 2 Peter 3, the speaker emphasizes that God's plan is for the church to be refined through trials, becoming a
14mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - October 28, 2018
CFC Messages · Oct 30, 2018 · 14m
The central message is that Christians should strive to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker emphasizes the security found in knowing God as a Father, drawing from Romans 8:15. He encourages the audience to emulate the Father's character—being lavish in forgiveness, non-calculating in giving, and remembering every good deed—to grow in patience and selflessness.
21mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - October 14, 2018
CFC Messages · Oct 18, 2018 · 21m
The central message emphasizes that Christians must strive to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. The speaker uses examples from John (Jesus's ministry to the Samaritan woman) and David (picking up stones) to illustrate that true ministry requires overcoming personal prejudices and focusing on God's will rather than worldly preferences. Furthermore, the sermon stresses the vital privilege of receiving, applying, and passing on God's Word of encouragement.
7mNCCF Church
transcribingBobby McDonald - Struck Down But Not Destroyed
Bobby McDonald · Sep 4, 2018 · 7m
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation happens both individually through cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by actively participating as fully functioning members within the local church.
16mNCCF Church
transcribingBobby McDonald - Being Diligent to Enter God's Rest
Bobby McDonald · Aug 27, 2018 · 16m
The ultimate goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation is achieved both individually through cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by actively participating as fully functioning members within the local church.
19mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - August 5, 2018
CFC Messages · Aug 12, 2018 · 19m
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian life requires both individual purity and corporate function as the Body of Christ. He draws from Ephesians to show that Jesus's primary purpose was to reconcile divided groups (like Jews and Gentiles) into one body through the cross. Furthermore, God intends to manifest His wisdom through the unity of the church, urging believers to actively preserve the unity of the Spirit by maintaining pure attitudes toward one another.
5mNCCF Church
Pradeepan's Family Commits to NCCF
Pradeepan · Aug 5, 2018 · 5m
The speaker shares how his experience with the church and fellowship has been an eye-opener, moving him from being a solo Christian to realizing the power of community. He emphasizes that the goal for Christians is to reflect Jesus Christ, which requires personal purity and active participation in the local church body. He concludes by committing to running the race of discipleship with his new community, seeking God's help to avoid spiritual pride.
11mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - June 10, 2018
CFC Messages · Jun 13, 2018 · 11m
The speaker emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. He shares anecdotes illustrating the importance of fellowship and the need for a heart of gratitude, contrasting this with the danger of self-pity. The message concludes by focusing on the sin of unmercy, warning that a lack of mercy in our hearts reflects a depraved mind and that God calls us to emulate His boundless mercy.
11mNCCF Church
transcribingBobby McDonald - 4 Distractions To Devotion
Bobby McDonald · Apr 23, 2018 · 11m
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation happens both individually through cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by functioning fully within the local church.
23mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - April 15, 2018
CFC Messages · Apr 22, 2018 · 23m
The central message encourages believers to reflect Jesus by cultivating purity in their personal lives and functioning within the local church. The speaker uses parables, such as the Prodigal Son and Elijah facing an army, to illustrate that true contentment comes from recognizing God's constant, unconditional love. Ultimately, the message is to trust in God's sovereignty, believing that even overwhelming circumstances are managed by His power, which opens our eyes to His presence.
19mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - September 24, 2017
CFC Messages · Sep 28, 2017 · 19m
The speaker emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. He draws lessons from scripture, noting that teaching should come from a heart of compassion, not just obligation. Furthermore, he stresses the necessity of maintaining a heart of belief and understanding, warning against spiritual blindness or unbelief, and concludes by highlighting that true understanding of God's law (loving God and neighbor) is only a step toward entering the Kingdom, which requires active obedience.
22mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Truths The Lord Has Made Real To My Heart This Year
Jeremy Utley · Sep 12, 2017 · 22m
The speaker emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. He draws from Psalm 126, teaching that reaping a joyful harvest requires sowing God's Word into one's heart with tears and desperation, not indifference. He also shares personal lessons learned, warning against spiritual pride and stressing the need to give all glory to God for every victory.
1h 19mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Church - A Light in the Darkness
Zac Poonen · Aug 22, 2017 · 1h 19m
The central message is that Christian life is a marathon requiring constant discipline to finish the race and become partakers of Christ. The speaker emphasizes that believers must guard against falling away due to the deceitfulness of sin, such as hypocrisy, pride, and selfishness. Therefore, active fellowship within a church is crucial for mutual encouragement and exposing hidden sins before they cause a spiritual collapse.
4m 33sNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - July 16, 2017
CFC Messages · Jul 20, 2017 · 4m 33s
The speaker reflects on Peter and the apostles in Acts chapter 4, noting their journey from initial boldness after Pentecost to facing persecution. The key takeaway is that when fear or uncertainty sets in, believers should immediately turn to prayer and God, rather than waiting for the situation to escalate. This proactive reliance on God's Spirit is crucial for maintaining confidence in sharing God's Word.
10mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - July 9, 2017
CFC Messages · Jul 11, 2017 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. The speaker draws heavily from the Israelites' complaints in the wilderness, warning that complaining, murmuring, or grumbling—even when facing hardship—is essentially complaining against God. He urges the congregation to cultivate patience, rely on the Holy Spirit, and live blamelessly by obeying God's Word.
14mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - June 25, 2017
CFC Messages · Jun 30, 2017 · 14m
The speaker emphasizes that Christian growth requires both personal purity and active participation in the local church to reflect Jesus. Drawing from James 4, he stresses purifying the heart by avoiding arguments, noting that conflict suggests self-will over dependence on God. Furthermore, he advises believers to actively apply what they hear in Scripture, understanding that true learning comes from practicing the teachings, as suggested by Mark 4:23-24.
17mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Who Is Caring For God's Familiy
Bobby McDonald · Jun 7, 2017 · 17m
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian goal is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. He argues that caring for God's family—the local church—is a divine responsibility, drawing parallels between caring for one's own family and caring for fellow believers. Ultimately, the message calls for a renewed burden for the local church, recognizing that the care for God's family is essential to the believer's joy and fulfilling Christ's commission.
1h 21mNCCF Church
4. Zac Poonen - Q & A - Related To The Church
Zac Poonen · May 27, 2017 · 1h 21m
The central message is that Christian growth requires both individual purity and robust, functioning local church fellowship, mirroring the pattern set by the apostles. The speaker argues that simply bringing people to Christ is insufficient; the apostles actively planted churches, appointed elders, and followed up to ensure the new believers were nurtured and grew. He critiques modern church structures for being overly hierarchical and deviates from the biblical model of organic, apostolic planting and care.
16mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Dual Meaning Of The Breaking Of Bread
Zac Poonen · May 9, 2017 · 16m
The sermon explores the dual meaning of the 'breaking of bread,' arguing it signifies both a personal surrender of one's will to God's plan and a corporate unity within the Church. Drawing from scripture, the speaker emphasizes that true Christian life involves allowing God to break our own will, mirroring Christ's obedience, and participating together in the shared body of Christ.