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16mZac Poonen - Jesus Longs to Break Bread with Us
Zac Poonen · May 20
43mZac Poonen - The Way of Discipleship in the New Covenant
Zac Poonen · May 13
7mSanjay Poonen - God Can Make the Impossible Possible
Sanjay Poonen · Apr 15
5mAndrei Pavlov - Be governed by the Spirit of Christ
Andrei Pavlov · Apr 8
25mJeremy Utley - Submitting to Human Authority in Reverence for the Lord
Jeremy Utley · Apr 1
19mBobby McDonald - Humbling Ourselves At Home
Bobby McDonald · Mar 25
26mSunil Poonen - Growing in the likeness of Christ through daily repentance
Sunil Poonen · Mar 18
1h 30mZac Poonen - A Right Attitude Towards Money
Zac Poonen · Mar 4
16mZac Poonen - The Right Way to Break Bread Together
Zac Poonen · Mar 3
29mZac Poonen - Set your mind on heavenly things; Greed is idolatry
Zac Poonen · Feb 26
10mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Feb 5
31mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Jan 23
29mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Dec 11
27mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Dec 4
23mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Nov 20
5mZac Poonen - Making Our Children Into Arrows
Zac Poonen · Nov 20
2h 27mZac Poonen's 84th Birthday Celebration
Zac Poonen · Nov 7
9mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Oct 23
29mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Sep 11
23mZac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 7: Detached from the love of possessions
Zac Poonen · Sep 11
10mZac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 6: Bearing The Dying oF Jesus Constantly
Zac Poonen · Sep 4
10mZac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 5: Loving Jesus Supremely
Zac Poonen · Sep 4
12mZac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 4: God gives us the desire & ability to do His will
Zac Poonen · Aug 28
29mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Aug 14
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.
16mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Jesus Longs to Break Bread with Us
Zac Poonen · May 20, 2024 · 16m
Jesus deeply longs to be in intimate fellowship with His disciples, as demonstrated by His words at the Last Supper and His actions throughout His ministry. Christians should reflect this same longing for one another in the church, approaching the Lord's table with tenderhearted attitudes of encouragement and service, washing one another's feet both literally and spiritually rather than criticizing. The Lord's example shows us how to balance encouragement with correction, always leading with compassion and prayer for those around us.
43mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Way of Discipleship in the New Covenant
Zac Poonen · May 13, 2024 · 43m
Zac Poonen contrasts the fear of God under the Old Covenant with grace under the New Covenant, arguing that many modern Christians skip foundational spiritual maturity by jumping directly to grace without learning reverence and obedience. He emphasizes that discipleship in the New Covenant requires even greater holiness than the Old Testament required, and that true grace produces victory over sin rather than permitting it.
7mNCCF Church
Sanjay Poonen - God Can Make the Impossible Possible
Sanjay Poonen · Apr 15, 2024 · 7m
Sanjay Poonen teaches that God empowers believers to accomplish the impossible through submission and faith, using the principle of a lever and fulcrum as a physical metaphor for how divine strength enables weakness. Drawing from Matthew 17 and 11:28-29, he emphasizes that rest comes through taking Jesus's yoke—learning his gentleness and humility—which paradoxically makes the weaker believer strongest, enabling them to overcome obstacles like temptation, peer pressure, and seemingly insurmountable challenges. The church's role is to help one another enter this place of rest and victory through encouragement and spiritual support.
5mNCCF Church
Andrei Pavlov - Be governed by the Spirit of Christ
Andrei Pavlov · Apr 8, 2024 · 5m
Andrei Pavlov uses the metaphor of cruise control in a car to illustrate the progression from living without God's guidance (manual control), to living under the Old Covenant law (basic cruise control), to living under the New Covenant governed by the Spirit of Christ (adaptive cruise control). He emphasizes that our goal as Christians is to become exact reflections of Jesus through personal purity and corporate participation in a functioning local church, achievable only through trusting Jesus to guide our lives moment by moment.
25mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Submitting to Human Authority in Reverence for the Lord
Jeremy Utley · Apr 1, 2024 · 25m
Jeremy Utley teaches about the danger of rejecting God's appointed authority, using the story of Korah's rebellion as a warning against pride and insubmission. He emphasizes that submission is a precious virtue in God's order—one that Jesus himself exemplifies eternally—and cautions the church against the subtle pride that questions divine authority, just as Korah questioned Moses' leadership.
19mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Humbling Ourselves At Home
Bobby McDonald · Mar 25, 2024 · 19m
Bobby McDonald teaches that humbling ourselves primarily happens at home through dying to self in daily situations—putting others first, relinquishing control and expectations of people, and maintaining peace in our own hearts. The foundation is 1 Peter 5:6, which calls Christians to humble themselves under God's circumstances so they can experience His presence and live in close friendship with Him.
26mNCCF Church
Sunil Poonen - Growing in the likeness of Christ through daily repentance
Sunil Poonen · Mar 18, 2024 · 26m
Sunil Poonen teaches that Christians must pursue the daily revelation of Jesus Christ in their lives through repentance, rather than advancing in worldly pursuits or creating new forms of legalism within the church. True spiritual growth means progressively moving from spiritual dawn toward noon through an ongoing attitude of repentance for both known sins and newly revealed areas of spiritual blindness, allowing God's kindness to continually transform us into the image of Christ.
1h 30mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - A Right Attitude Towards Money
Zac Poonen · Mar 4, 2024 · 1h 30m
Zac Poonen teaches that authentic discipleship requires three conditions: prioritizing love for Christ above all relationships, daily self-denial and cross-bearing, and releasing possession of all material goods while maintaining the ability to use them. He emphasizes that this attitude toward money and possessions is essential for maintaining spiritual fervor and preventing backsliding, distinguishing between having something and possessing it—one can own things without clinging to them or finding identity in them.
16mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Right Way to Break Bread Together
Zac Poonen · Mar 3, 2024 · 16m
Zac Poonen teaches on the proper approach to observing the Lord's Supper, emphasizing that breaking bread together testifies to unity in the body of Christ. Drawing from John 13 and 1 Corinthians 10-11, he stresses the importance of self-examination and love for imperfect church members, warning against judgment of others and calling believers to judge themselves daily to maintain purity and unity. The core message is that partaking unworthily while harboring unforgiveness or judgment toward others dishonors Christ and can result in spiritual consequences.
29mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Set your mind on heavenly things; Greed is idolatry
Zac Poonen · Feb 26, 2024 · 29m
Zac Poonen teaches that Christians must set their minds on heavenly things and understand their spiritual identity as raised and seated with Christ in the heavenly places, rather than being bound to earthly concerns. He contrasts nominal Christianity with genuine discipleship, emphasizing unashamed public witness for Christ and the need to experience the reality of resurrection power. Greed is exposed as idolatry, and believers are called to maintain a heavenly perspective by understanding baptism as burial with Christ and living out that spiritual reality daily.
10mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Feb 5, 2024 · 10m
This NCCF Church sharing focuses on two key themes: guarding one's speech by fighting complaining and filtering what one listens to, drawing from Psalm 39:1 and Proverbs teachings about the heart's overflow into words; and cultivating faith through remembering God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, illustrated by personal testimonies of answered prayers regarding marriage and a father's salvation. The speaker emphasizes that Christians reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and becoming functioning church members, with practical disciplines like gratitude and Scripture meditation enabling this transformation.
31mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Jan 23, 2024 · 31m
This sermon emphasizes that serious Christian living begins with deeply believing in God's personal love for us, not just performing Christian activities. The speaker warns against spiritual lukewarmness—resting on past accomplishments rather than actively pursuing Christ with full intensity—and illustrates how genuine faith in God's love, grounded in scripture and exemplified by Paul's personal confidence in Christ, forms the foundation for meaningful discipleship and resisting worldly distractions.
29mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Dec 11, 2023 · 29m
True eternal life is not physical immortality or worldly success, but rather a personal, intimate relationship with God through Jesus Christ—walking with Him daily and bearing His image. The speaker emphasizes that Christians must reject counterfeit versions of fulfillment offered by the world and instead cultivate genuine reflection of Christ in their personal lives and corporate church community, as exemplified by the Ethiopian eunuch's hunger for God's truth.
27mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Dec 4, 2023 · 27m
This NCCF Church sharing session teaches on biblical thanksgiving, emphasizing that Christians should be thankful in all circumstances regardless of trials. The speaker explains when to give thanks (always, per Ephesians 5:20 and 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18), why (Jesus promises His presence and designs all circumstances for eternal good), and how (by wholehearted commitment to obey God's commands as a response to His forgiveness). The message challenges believers to focus on God's promises and outcomes rather than immediate troubles, and to demonstrate gratitude through faithful obedience.
23mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Nov 20, 2023 · 23m
Christians are called to become exact reflections of Jesus through individual purity and corporate participation in the local church. The speaker emphasizes that believers must deeply trust God's word and promises, recognizing Him as a loving Father rather than a harsh judge, and that the Holy Spirit dwelling within us provides greater assurance than miraculous displays. Walking the narrow path God calls us to requires endurance through temptation and opposition, but God's promises ensure we have the strength to escape and persevere.
5mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Making Our Children Into Arrows
Zac Poonen · Nov 20, 2023 · 5m
Zac Poonen exhorts parents to view their children as arrows meant to be sharpened into warriors for Christ against Satan and sin. He emphasizes that parents have the responsibility to train children in godly character—holiness, humility, obedience, truthfulness, and respect—rather than worldly values like pride and wealth. When children are properly equipped as disciples of Jesus, they become instruments for God's glory in their generation and beyond.
2h 27mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen's 84th Birthday Celebration
Zac Poonen · Nov 7, 2023 · 2h 27m
The speaker celebrates Zac Poonen's 84th birthday, highlighting his 60 years of faithful ministry. He praises Zac for serving God freely and at his own expense, often doing so uncompromisingly despite personal costs. The message encourages the congregation to appreciate the gifts and ministry they have received, using Zac's life as an example of God's faithfulness.
9mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Oct 23, 2023 · 9m
The speaker encourages the audience to desire God's Word with the pure longing of a newborn baby, emphasizing that this desire requires honesty and the shedding of pretense. True spiritual nourishment comes not just from reading, but from internalizing the Word to the point of obedience, which ultimately leads to a life that glorifies God above all personal gain or comfort.
29mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Sep 11, 2023 · 29m
The central message is that Christian growth requires a two-part process: first, dying to one's own earthly desires and sins, and second, allowing God's grace to manifest through the resulting love and compassion. The speaker emphasizes practical areas for this surrender, including letting go of bitterness, anxiety, and the need for external validation, drawing parallels to scripture and personal experience.
23mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 7: Detached from the love of possessions
Zac Poonen · Sep 11, 2023 · 23m
The central message is that true discipleship requires fulfilling three difficult conditions set by Jesus: loving Him above all relationships, daily self-denial by taking up the cross, and giving up the love of possessions. The speaker emphasizes that the conflict is ultimately between devotion to Christ and devotion to money, warning that one cannot serve two masters. Faithfulness in handling small things, like money, demonstrates one's true allegiance.
10mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 6: Bearing The Dying oF Jesus Constantly
Zac Poonen · Sep 4, 2023 · 10m
The central message is that true discipleship requires constantly taking up the cross by dying to one's own will, which is more critical than merely reading the Bible daily. This daily self-denial allows the life of Jesus to become manifest in our character, leading to a life where God uses us to bring living water and blessing to others. This process of being delivered to death is how the life of Christ is made evident through us.
10mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 5: Loving Jesus Supremely
Zac Poonen · Sep 4, 2023 · 10m
The speaker argues that true entry into the New Covenant requires discipleship, which is more than just knowing how to escape hell. He emphasizes that discipleship involves prioritizing Christ above all earthly relationships—father, mother, wife, and children. This submission means that if Christ commands something, it must take precedence over the wishes of family members.
12mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 4: God gives us the desire & ability to do His will
Zac Poonen · Aug 28, 2023 · 12m
The sermon explains that the New Covenant promises believers both the desire and the ability to do God's will, which is accomplished through the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Hebrews 8 and Philippians 2:13, the speaker emphasizes that God works within us to produce a passionate desire and the strength to obey. Ultimately, the message encourages listeners to live with eternity in view, trusting that God can restore even years perceived as lost, as demonstrated by the Apostle Paul.
29mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Aug 14, 2023 · 29m
The speaker explores the concept of 'friendship with God,' drawing examples from biblical figures like Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jeremiah. He emphasizes that true closeness with God requires a life lived without hidden aspects, which is rooted in faith. Ultimately, the speaker concludes that the reward for seeking God is not a specific blessing or victory, but God Himself, urging the audience to make God the end goal of their lives rather than a means to an end.