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30mNCCF Church Sharing - September 22, 2019
NCCF Church · Sep 26
33mJeremy Utley - We Will Reap the Life of Christ If We Don't Give Up
Jeremy Utley · Sep 26
44mZac Poonen - A Solid Grip On The Christian Life (2) The Blood of Christ
Zac Poonen · Jul 29
16mNCCF Church Sharing - June 30, 2019
NCCF Church · Jul 1
21mNCCF Church Sharing - June 23, 2019
NCCF Church · Jun 25
21mNCCF Church Sharing - May 26, 2019
NCCF Church · May 28
18mJeremy Utley - The Promise Is For You, Undeserving One
Jeremy Utley · May 6
17mChurch Sharing - March 31, 2019
NCCF Church · Apr 2
20mJeremy Utley - Redefining "Good Days" And "Bad Days"
Jeremy Utley · Jan 21
19mJeremy Utley - The Christian's Hope For What The New Year Will Bring
Jeremy Utley · Jan 9
9mBobby McDonald - Discouragement Hinders Our Relationship With God And Our Fight Against Sin
Bobby McDonald · Jan 9
21mBobby McDonald - Knowing that God is our Father vs Revelation that God is our Father
Bobby McDonald · Dec 28
13mNCCF Church Sharing - December 9, 2018
NCCF Church · Dec 11
15mBobby McDonald - Today Is the Day of Salvation
Bobby McDonald · Dec 4
13mNCCF Church Sharing - November 4, 2018
NCCF Church · Nov 11
17mJeremy Utley - Do You Want To Be Well?
Jeremy Utley · Oct 12
11mJeremy Utley - God Accomplishes Miracles Through Mundane Circumstances
Jeremy Utley · Jul 27
11mBobby McDonald - Being Convinced Of Our Weakness
Bobby McDonald · Jul 18
20mNCCF Church Sharing - July 1, 2018
NCCF Church · Jul 6
1h 1mZac Poonen - Dying To Self And Entering Into Rest
Zac Poonen · Jun 6
11mNCCF Church Sharing - April 22, 2018
NCCF Church · Apr 23
17mJeremy Utley - Persist!
Jeremy Utley · Apr 12
34mSantosh Poonen - Finding Our Identity At The Feet Of Jesus
Santosh Poonen · Mar 26
15mBobby McDonald - Don’t Make Decisions Based On Guilt
Bobby McDonald · Mar 21
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.
30mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - September 22, 2019
CFC Messages · Sep 26, 2019 · 30m
The central message is to live without fear because Jesus is present in every situation, comparing life's challenges to a boat in a storm. The speaker emphasizes relying on promises like John 6:37, which assures that Jesus will never cast believers away. He encourages trusting God's timing, even when situations seem hopeless, and focusing on the core need to lead others to know Christ.
33mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - We Will Reap the Life of Christ If We Don't Give Up
Jeremy Utley · Sep 26, 2019 · 33m
The sermon uses the parable of a little boy planting a carrot seed to illustrate spiritual principles drawn from Galatians 6:8. It emphasizes that those who sow to their own flesh will reap corruption, but those who sow to the Spirit will reap eternal life. The key takeaway is that consistent effort—watering and weeding—is necessary to endure discouragement and ultimately reap the life of Christ.
44mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - A Solid Grip On The Christian Life (2) The Blood of Christ
Zac Poonen · Jul 29, 2019 · 44m
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life requires a solid grip on knowing God as Father, which is achieved by seeking Him with all one's heart. He draws a parallel between the Israelites' deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the need for believers to cry out in deep desperation over their sin. Ultimately, the blood of Christ is presented as the only means of salvation, mirroring how the blood applied to the doorposts protected the Israelites from judgment.
16mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - June 30, 2019
CFC Messages · Jul 1, 2019 · 16m
The message centers on the command to 'circumcise your heart and stiffen your neck no longer,' drawing context from Deuteronomy 10:16. The speaker emphasizes that true devotion requires more than outward observance; it means setting one's affections and heart apart for the Lord daily. Furthermore, believers must avoid placing confidence in their own flesh and instead trust God's guidance, especially when facing difficult circumstances or 'wilderness' periods.
21mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - June 23, 2019
CFC Messages · Jun 25, 2019 · 21m
The speaker encourages the audience to run the way of God's commandments with zeal, drawing inspiration from Psalm 119:32. This means actively pursuing obedience in areas like apologizing, rejoicing with others, and tackling undesirable tasks, using Jesus' example of washing feet. Crucially, the speaker emphasizes that this zealous running is not based on personal determination but on faith in God's promise to provide the ability, which in turn will enlarge one's heart.
21mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - May 26, 2019
CFC Messages · May 28, 2019 · 21m
The speaker discusses three responses to life's 'mountains' or challenges: unbelief, relying on personal strength, or trusting in God's supplied strength. He emphasizes that the true response of faith is to declare that he can overcome any obstacle not by might, but by the Spirit, citing Zechariah 4. The core message is that believers are more than conquerors because they rely on God's grace and strength, which is sufficient even in weakness.
18mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Promise Is For You, Undeserving One
Jeremy Utley · May 6, 2019 · 18m
The central message is that God's promises and restoration are available even to those who feel undeserving or are in a state of spiritual desolation. Drawing from Ezekiel 33, Isaiah 54, and Ezekiel 37, the speaker emphasizes that God does not take pleasure in the death of the wicked but desires their return to righteousness. He encourages the audience to believe God's word over their current feelings of lack or impossibility.
17mNCCF Church
Church Sharing - March 31, 2019
CFC Messages · Apr 2, 2019 · 17m
The central message is that true Christian transformation involves becoming a partaker of the divine nature, which goes beyond merely maintaining a 'form of holiness' through self-effort. The speaker emphasizes that this change is a work of the Lord, requiring trust in His promises, similar to Abraham's faith. Furthermore, escaping the corruption of the world by lust is not an achievement of self but a deliverance orchestrated by God, which must be met with humility and gratitude.
20mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Redefining "Good Days" And "Bad Days"
Jeremy Utley · Jan 21, 2019 · 20m
The speaker shares a personal testimony about what he calls the 'worst day' of 2019, which was ironically a day filled with seemingly good activities. The realization that he went through the day feeling 'just fine' and not consciously depending on the Lord was the true failure. He emphasizes that true Christian living requires a constant awareness of needing God, even when things appear easy, and this realization prompted a need to repent.
19mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Christian's Hope For What The New Year Will Bring
Jeremy Utley · Jan 9, 2019 · 19m
The central message is that a Christian's hope should not be fixed on a specific future date, but rather on the continuous grace received every time they turn to the Lord through the Holy Spirit. Drawing from 1 Peter 1:13 and 2 Corinthians 3, the speaker emphasizes that this hope is about ongoing transformation into Christ's image, requiring believers to actively guard their focus against drifting desires. True Christian hope is therefore an active commitment to seeking revelation and grace moment by moment.
9mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Discouragement Hinders Our Relationship With God And Our Fight Against Sin
Bobby McDonald · Jan 9, 2019 · 9m
The central message is that discouragement, particularly over sin, hinders both one's relationship with God and the fight against sin. Drawing from a story about a son who felt guilty despite his father's unconditional love, the speaker emphasizes that believers must combat unbelief by remembering God's grace and trusting in His help. True fellowship with God requires faith, not self-condemnation, and believers should strive to bring joy and a positive spirit into their relationships.
21mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Knowing that God is our Father vs Revelation that God is our Father
Bobby McDonald · Dec 28, 2018 · 21m
The central message is that true freedom from fear comes from deeply knowing and experiencing God as our Father. The speaker uses the Prodigal Son narrative to illustrate that acceptance is based on God's unconditional love, not on our perfect feelings of guilt or repentance. Furthermore, he argues that even Jesus had to grasp the truth of God the Father by faith, suggesting that our own faith must similarly anchor us against doubt and anxiety.
13mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - December 9, 2018
CFC Messages · Dec 11, 2018 · 13m
The message emphasizes that the Christian life requires striving to overcome, drawing encouragement from the image of a struggling snail reaching an ark. The speaker notes that God notices even the smallest efforts, and this principle applies to overcoming life's challenges, as exemplified by the speaker's anticipation of fatherhood. Ultimately, the core message is that true protection and life come not from self-sufficiency (like the turtle's shell) but from returning into the Father's embrace and fellowship.
15mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Today Is the Day of Salvation
Bobby McDonald · Dec 4, 2018 · 15m
The central message emphasizes the urgency of seeking the Lord while He is near, drawing from Isaiah 55 and Matthew 7. The speaker argues that neglecting God's presence, even amidst busyness, is akin to forgetting one's first love. True happiness and peace come from fearing God and walking in His ways, which leads to a joyful repentance and acceptance of God's will, regardless of current circumstances.
13mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - November 4, 2018
CFC Messages · Nov 11, 2018 · 13m
The central message encourages believers to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that true faith involves trusting God completely, even when circumstances are difficult, citing Proverbs 3:5-6. Demonstrating love for God requires more than just feeling; it must be shown through obedience to commandments and actively caring for God's people, the 'sheep.'
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Do You Want To Be Well?
Jeremy Utley · Oct 12, 2018 · 17m
The sermon uses the story of the man at the pool of Bethesda to illustrate that Jesus's primary question to us is, "Do you want to be well?" This question challenges us to examine whether our prolonged struggles or afflictions have caused us to lose hope in God's power to heal and restore. Ultimately, God desires to know if we still believe in His promises, even when our experiences suggest otherwise.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - God Accomplishes Miracles Through Mundane Circumstances
Jeremy Utley · Jul 27, 2018 · 11m
The central message is that God accomplishes His miraculous promises not through extraordinary circumstances, but through mundane, everyday realities. Drawing from passages like 2 Kings and the healing of the blind man, the speaker urges listeners to maintain unwavering faith and avoid unbelief, trusting God to work His will through the ordinary aspects of life. True faith is demonstrated by joyfully accepting daily circumstances while trusting in God's ultimate fulfillment of His word.
11mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Being Convinced Of Our Weakness
Bobby McDonald · Jul 18, 2018 · 11m
The central message is that true spiritual strength and growth come not from personal effort, but from acknowledging one's own weakness and dependence on God. The speaker uses scripture, particularly 2 Corinthians 12:9, to illustrate that God's power is perfected in weakness. He emphasizes that self-reliance is futile, comparing it to an impossible perpetual motion machine, and that genuine transformation requires experiencing failure until one admits inability.
20mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - July 1, 2018
CFC Messages · Jul 6, 2018 · 20m
The central message is the importance of seriously claiming God's promises, which are guaranteed through Christ's covenant. The speaker emphasizes that God went to great lengths, even through the covenant and the sacrifice of Jesus, to ensure these promises are reliable. Practically, the message urges the listeners to move beyond merely knowing the promises to actively applying them in daily life.
1h 1mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Dying To Self And Entering Into Rest
Zac Poonen · Jun 6, 2018 · 1h 1m
The central message is that true joy and spiritual fullness come from dwelling continually in the Lord's presence, which requires personal accountability rather than blaming circumstances or others. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus' miracles served to teach that God can solve any problem, and believers should live with the conviction that nothing is too difficult for God to solve. By taking these spiritual truths seriously, one can move from a defeated life to one characterized by joy and reliance on God's constant provision.
11mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - April 22, 2018
CFC Messages · Apr 23, 2018 · 11m
The speaker encourages the audience to reflect on Jesus's profound mercy, exemplified by his words on the cross and his eagerness to receive repentant hearts. He emphasizes that true discipleship requires more than just good works or adherence to commandments; it demands a deep, personal faith that acknowledges God's lordship over one's life. The message concludes by urging believers to prioritize a relationship with Christ over material possessions and to never forget God's promises, no matter how much effort they put into their faith.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Persist!
Jeremy Utley · Apr 12, 2018 · 17m
The central message is that merely appreciating God's promises is insufficient; one must actively pursue and receive what has been promised. The speaker emphasizes that the proof of truly receiving a promise is demonstrated through a persistent and bold prayer life, likened to a child who repeatedly asks until they receive what they desire. Persistence in prayer, even with a degree of 'impudence,' is necessary to fully realize God's provision.
34mNCCF Church
Santosh Poonen - Finding Our Identity At The Feet Of Jesus
Santosh Poonen · Mar 26, 2018 · 34m
The central message is that Christian life involves becoming an exact reflection of Jesus, achieved through personal purity and active church membership. The speaker contrasts the Old Covenant's physical hope (the Promised Land) with the New Covenant's reality: the immediate presence of God's glory. True Christian living means experiencing heaven's reality now, trusting in God's continuous work of transformation through faith, even when life feels messy or hopeless.
15mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Don’t Make Decisions Based On Guilt
Bobby McDonald · Mar 21, 2018 · 15m
The central message is to avoid making life decisions based on guilt, distinguishing it from the gentle conviction of the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian living requires drawing near to God with a sincere heart and full assurance of faith, which means recognizing that sin's guilt has been fully addressed by Christ's sacrifice. When we feel guilt, it hinders our ability to approach God freely.