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5mBobby McDonald - Shine The Light On Your Deeds To See Their Origin
Bobby McDonald · Apr 20
50mZac Poonen - Death To Self And The Resurrected Life
Zac Poonen · Apr 14
5mBobby McDonald - Being Like A Young Bride In A Married Land
Bobby McDonald · Mar 21
5mJeremy Utley - God Will Make Us a Bride Worth Waiting For
Jeremy Utley · Mar 21
11mNCCF Church Sharing - March 1, 2020
NCCF Church · Mar 13
26mNCCF Church Sharing - February 16, 2020
NCCF Church · Feb 20
21mNCCF Church Sharing - January 5, 2020
NCCF Church · Jan 10
20mNCCF Church Sharing - December 29, 2019
NCCF Church · Jan 1
23mNCCF Church Sharing - December 22, 2019
NCCF Church · Dec 27
28mNCCF Church Sharing - December 1, 2019
NCCF Church · Dec 3
14mNCCF Church Sharing - November 24, 2019
NCCF Church · Nov 27
21mBobby McDonald - Noah Built The Ark Moved By A Fear Of The Lord
Bobby McDonald · Nov 19
10mNCCF Church Sharing - November 10, 2019
NCCF Church · Nov 13
11mNCCF Church Sharing - November 3, 2019
NCCF Church · Nov 8
48mZac Poonen - New Birth and Growth Thereafter
Zac Poonen · Nov 4
9mNCCF Church Sharing - October 20, 2019
NCCF Church · Oct 25
51mZac Poonen - The Spirit of the Bride and the Spirit of the Harlot
Zac Poonen · Oct 14
23mChurch Sharing - September 8, 2019
NCCF Church · Sep 11
10mNCCF Church Sharing - August 18, 2019
NCCF Church · Aug 23
15mNCCF Church Sharing - August 4, 2019
NCCF Church · Aug 13
10mNCCF Church Sharing - August 11, 2019
NCCF Church · Aug 13
1h 12mZac Poonen - Our Love Must Grow in Discernment
Zac Poonen · Aug 5
12mNCCF Church Sharing - July 21, 2019
NCCF Church · Jul 25
8mNCCF Church Sharing - July 7, 2019
NCCF Church · Jul 8
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.
5mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Shine The Light On Your Deeds To See Their Origin
Bobby McDonald · Apr 20, 2020 · 5m
The central message is that true Christian living requires bringing all deeds, thoughts, and attitudes into the light of God's truth to ensure they are genuinely wrought by God's will. The speaker encourages believers to adopt the attitude of constant self-examination, similar to David's plea, to purify their inner selves. By continually checking one's actions and thoughts against the Lord's will, believers can grow closer to reflecting Jesus.
50mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Death To Self And The Resurrected Life
Zac Poonen · Apr 14, 2020 · 50m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be reflections of Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that sin separates us from God's original plan, and while Christ's sacrifice removed the curse, believers must actively walk in the light to avoid the darkness of sin, such as unforgiveness. Ultimately, Jesus' death opened access to the Tree of Life, mirroring the tearing of the temple curtain, which grants us confidence to approach God.
5mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Being Like A Young Bride In A Married Land
Bobby McDonald · Mar 21, 2020 · 5m
The sermon uses the metaphor of a young bride to illustrate the ideal relationship with God. The central message is the need to maintain the initial eagerness and devotion of a young bride, rather than becoming complacent or distracted by worldly things. The speaker emphasizes that believers must be vigilant to catch unfaithfulness in their hearts early, recognizing that true devotion means finding God as the ultimate refuge.
5mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - God Will Make Us a Bride Worth Waiting For
Jeremy Utley · Mar 21, 2020 · 5m
The central message is that Christians are being prepared by God to be a delight to Him, mirroring Jesus's own experience. This preparation involves personal purity and corporate church function, as God is refining believers to present a bride worthy of His joy. Ultimately, the speaker emphasizes that our identity and worth must be derived solely from what God says about us, not from any other source.
11mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - March 1, 2020
CFC Messages · Mar 13, 2020 · 11m
The central message is that true satisfaction comes from focusing one's life and desires on the likeness of God, rather than earthly pursuits like career, wealth, or children. The speaker emphasizes that by continually beholding the glory of the Lord, believers are guaranteed to be transformed into His image. This principle should guide daily life, starting with how one begins each morning.
26mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - February 16, 2020
CFC Messages · Feb 20, 2020 · 26m
The central message emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. The speakers repeatedly draw on the concept of 'the secret of the Lord,' which is reserved for those who fear God. Practically, fearing the Lord means hating evil, treating small sins with the same urgency as discarding dirty diapers, and ultimately finding intimacy with God through Christ.
21mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - January 5, 2020
CFC Messages · Jan 10, 2020 · 21m
The central message is that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. This is achieved by loving God with all one's heart, which requires daily victory over sin and temptation, as exemplified by Joseph. Ultimately, true obedience and joy come from allowing Jesus to be supremely prioritized in all areas of life.
20mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - December 29, 2019
CFC Messages · Jan 1, 2020 · 20m
The central message emphasizes that Christians must strive to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. Key takeaways include maintaining sound judgment, especially when facing persecution, by praying for our enemies, and always keeping fervent in love for one another. The speaker stresses that spiritual dullness, similar to intoxication, results from compromising with sin, which dulls our spiritual senses and hinders our ability to hear from God.
23mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - December 22, 2019
CFC Messages · Dec 27, 2019 · 23m
The central message is that Christian life is a continuous, team-based race requiring daily effort to reflect Christ. Drawing from Revelation 22 and 1 Corinthians 9, the speaker emphasizes that believers must actively practice righteousness and maintain holiness daily, rather than being content with past declarations of grace. This requires constant self-examination in all areas of life, including speech and media consumption.
28mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - December 1, 2019
CFC Messages · Dec 3, 2019 · 28m
The speaker emphasizes that God requires a high standard of living, illustrated by the word 'all' in 1 Peter 2:1, meaning believers must put aside *all* malice, deceit, and envy. He uses the example of Jonathan's selfless love for David, who was a threat to his status, to challenge the audience to view fellow Christians as privileges rather than sources of jealousy. Furthermore, drawing from the Parable of the Vineyard, he warns that envy—judging God's generosity toward others—is contrary to God's nature and risks placing one last in the Kingdom.
14mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - November 24, 2019
CFC Messages · Nov 27, 2019 · 14m
The speaker encourages the congregation to reflect Jesus' character by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1:7, the message emphasizes that God gives believers a spirit of power, love, and discipline, not timidity. He shares personal testimonies about overcoming fear and being bold, concluding that these virtues are necessary to live effectively for Christ.
21mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Noah Built The Ark Moved By A Fear Of The Lord
Bobby McDonald · Nov 19, 2019 · 21m
The speaker uses Noah building the Ark as an analogy to illustrate that a genuine fear of God compels one to pursue perfection in their spiritual life. He argues that merely going through the motions (religion) is insufficient; true faith requires meticulous care, ensuring that one's life is sound enough to withstand future trials, like the coming flood. This pursuit of perfection is rooted in the desire to be blameless before God.
10mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - November 10, 2019
CFC Messages · Nov 13, 2019 · 10m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus constantly intercedes for us, helping us draw near to God by dying to our own expectations. This drawing near is a continuous process, requiring us to actively grasp the 'lifeline' of faith, as God is always working to make us more like Christ.
11mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - November 3, 2019
CFC Messages · Nov 8, 2019 · 11m
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian goal is to reflect Jesus Christ both individually through purity and corporately within the church. He discusses developing a relationship with God characterized by reverence rather than fear, drawing parallels to a relationship with a father. The core message centers on living in a 'holy fear'—a deep reverence for God's judgment based on the redemption found in Christ's blood, which motivates a hatred for sin and a love for righteousness.
48mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - New Birth and Growth Thereafter
Zac Poonen · Nov 4, 2019 · 48m
The central message is that true spiritual growth requires a genuine 'new birth' from the Spirit, which is distinct from merely being a good person or knowledgeable about scripture. The speaker emphasizes that one must be discerning enough to know if they are truly born again, warning against relying on religious language or the opinions of others. Spiritual growth involves an increasing awareness of sin, much like a student learning new subjects.
9mNCCF Church
transcribingNCCF Church Sharing - October 20, 2019
CFC Messages · Oct 25, 2019 · 9m
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 as a member within the local church.
51mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Spirit of the Bride and the Spirit of the Harlot
Zac Poonen · Oct 14, 2019 · 51m
The sermon contrasts the ideal Christian life—being a pure bride prepared for Christ—with the spiritual state of a harlot, representing compromise with the world. Drawing from Malachi's critique of offering blemished sacrifices, the speaker argues that Christians often give God only what costs them nothing, mirroring the Israelites' failure. True devotion requires offering something costly, reflecting the purity expected of the Church.
23mNCCF Church
Church Sharing - September 8, 2019
CFC Messages · Sep 11, 2019 · 23m
The central message is that Christians must strive to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker uses the analogy of carrying a heavy 'trash bag' of sin (malice, greed, anger) to illustrate the burden of self-effort, contrasting it with the rest offered by Christ. True rest is found by taking Christ's yoke, which requires learning gentleness and humility, rather than bearing self-imposed burdens.
10mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - August 18, 2019
CFC Messages · Aug 23, 2019 · 10m
The central message is that Christians are called to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the church. The speaker emphasizes that God's compassion, demonstrated through His Word and the Holy Spirit, is crucial for overcoming discouragement from past sins. True restoration comes from embracing God's mercy, viewing discipline as a father's loving act, and continually thanking Him for His unending kindness.
15mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - August 4, 2019
CFC Messages · Aug 13, 2019 · 15m
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.
10mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - August 11, 2019
CFC Messages · Aug 13, 2019 · 10m
The central message is 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 emphasizes that this requires deep self-examination, symbolized by mourning one's sin, and a quick, honest response to God's calling, much like Zacchaeus's encounter with Jesus. Ultimately, the goal is to allow Christ's light to shine through one's life, which is an act of salvation, not condemnation.
1h 12mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Our Love Must Grow in Discernment
Zac Poonen · Aug 5, 2019 · 1h 12m
The central message emphasizes that Christian life requires constant awareness of speaking to God, not just going through religious motions. Drawing from scripture, the speaker stresses that life comes not from mere knowledge or ritual, but from hearing and living by every word proceeding from God in the present tense. True fellowship with God requires walking in the light—meaning honesty—which allows the blood of Jesus to cleanse us from sin.
12mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - July 21, 2019
CFC Messages · Jul 25, 2019 · 12m
The message emphasizes that Christians must strive to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. Key takeaways include that receiving the Holy Spirit requires faith, persistence (like taking up the cross), and a desire to speak God's truth rather than personal opinions. True citizenship in heaven is evidenced by the language spoken—words that are loving, kind, and encouraging, rather than those of the world.
8mNCCF Church
transcribingNCCF Church Sharing - July 7, 2019
CFC Messages · Jul 8, 2019 · 8m
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 functioning fully as members within the local church.