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29mJeremy Utley - God-less or God-full
Jeremy Utley · Jan 23
12mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Jan 9
15mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Jan 2
14mZac Poonen - Be Compassionate Towards Everyone
Zac Poonen · Dec 19
13mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Dec 12
16mZac Poonen - Growing In Humility
Zac Poonen · Dec 5
15mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Nov 21
23mBobby McDonald - What Is God Mainly Interested In?
Bobby McDonald · Nov 21
26mJeremy Utley - The Way Christ Towers Above All
Jeremy Utley · Nov 7
9mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Nov 7
17mZac Poonen - Abraham's Example As A Father
Zac Poonen · Nov 7
43mZac Poonen - Being Balanced in our Christian Life
Zac Poonen · Oct 31
9mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Oct 24
26mZac Poonen - God Can Restore To Us All That We Have Lost
Zac Poonen · Oct 24
13mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Oct 17
13mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Oct 10
25mJeremy Utley - True Spiritual Worship
Jeremy Utley · Oct 10
14mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Oct 3
24mBobby McDonald - Salvation is a Process: Blessed are those who wash their robes
Bobby McDonald · Oct 3
14mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Sep 26
28mBobby McDonald - Be Easy On Others
Bobby McDonald · Sep 12
26mJeremy Utley - Don't Check Out Of The World
Jeremy Utley · Sep 5
10mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Sep 5
14mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Aug 29
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.
29mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - God-less or God-full
Jeremy Utley · Jan 23, 2023 · 29m
The sermon uses the story of Esau selling his birthright for food to illustrate the difference between a 'godless' and a 'god-full' life. A godless person is dominated by bodily desires and immediate gratification, while a god-full person prioritizes reverence for God and the ultimate reality of meeting Christ. The core message is that we must live with our minds renewed, understanding that the only certain event is meeting Jesus, not the pleasures of this life.
12mNCCF Church
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CFC Messages · Jan 9, 2023 · 12m
The message emphasizes that the Christian goal is to reflect Jesus Christ both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. Drawing from Psalm 16, the speaker encourages the congregation to keep the Lord constantly before them, viewing God's presence as a constant support, even when facing life's distractions or temptations to build worldly structures instead of the church. The core message is to build Jerusalem in our homes through dependence on God.
15mNCCF Church
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CFC Messages · Jan 2, 2023 · 15m
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life is not proven by mere knowledge or religious activities, but by a radical trade: exchanging self-centered desires and riches for following Christ. He draws parallels from the Rich Young Ruler and the calling of Andrew and John, concluding that living in Christ means adopting a life of dependence on the Holy Spirit, characterized by peace and trust.
14mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Be Compassionate Towards Everyone
Zac Poonen · Dec 19, 2022 · 14m
The central message is that true Christian living requires embodying the compassion of Jesus, which is more important than doctrinal knowledge or personal achievement. The speaker emphasizes that compassion, rather than merely preaching high standards, is the measure by which one reflects Christ. He uses examples from the Samaria woman and Zacchaeus to illustrate that God shows no respect of persons, and that compassion requires sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and avoiding judgment or embarrassment.
13mNCCF Church
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CFC Messages · Dec 12, 2022 · 13m
The speaker discusses the true meaning of 'eternal life,' clarifying that it is not merely living forever in heaven, but rather living the life of Jesus in one's daily circumstances. This life is achieved through deep fellowship with God, which is practically demonstrated by a life of obedience to God's commandments and responding to the promptings of the conscience. The speaker emphasizes that this life can be lived out today through obedience to God's Word.
16mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Growing In Humility
Zac Poonen · Dec 5, 2022 · 16m
True spiritual growth is not measured by increased knowledge but by learning gentleness and humility from Jesus, as taught in Matthew 11:29. The speaker emphasizes that genuine humility, exemplified by Christ's self-emptying, involves a downward path rather than the world's upward trajectory. Paul's progression from being the
15mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Nov 21, 2022 · 15m
The speaker shares five principles for raising children to be disciples for God, emphasizing that the motive must be pure and for God alone. He stresses that discipleship is dependent on God's work, requires a spiritually peaceful home environment, involves sowing time and effort bountifully, and is ultimately about reflecting Jesus' character.
23mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - What Is God Mainly Interested In?
Bobby McDonald · Nov 21, 2022 · 23m
The central message is that God's primary interest is not in our earthly logistics or temporary concerns, but in us becoming a reflection of Jesus and partaking of the divine nature. The speaker emphasizes that focusing on this eternal goal, rather than immediate circumstances, transforms how we read scripture and approach life decisions. He encourages believers to keep this ultimate purpose—becoming like Christ—as their guiding question.
26mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Way Christ Towers Above All
Jeremy Utley · Nov 7, 2022 · 26m
The sermon emphasizes that the Christian goal is to reflect Jesus Christ both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. The speaker draws parallels from scripture, noting that obedience, exemplified by the descendants of John Adab, demonstrates a deep commitment to God's commands. He concludes by discussing 'sifting,' referencing Peter's experience and Job, to assure the listeners that God controls every trial, even those that cause failure.
9mNCCF Church
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CFC Messages · Nov 7, 2022 · 9m
The message emphasizes that Christians must strive to be a reflection of Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. Key passages from Mark 9 and First Peter 2 are used to illustrate that true faith requires more than just presence; it demands readiness, reliance on prayer, and humility. The speaker stresses that genuine discipleship means serving others, even when it contradicts worldly desires for status or authority.
17mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Abraham's Example As A Father
Zac Poonen · Nov 7, 2022 · 17m
The central message is that true Christian discipleship requires being a spiritual descendant of Abraham, which is achieved by commanding one's family to keep the way of the Lord through righteousness. Abraham's example, particularly in preparing to sacrifice Isaac, demonstrates this obedience, showing that spiritual blessings are conditional upon actively leading one's family in faith, not automatic.
43mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Being Balanced in our Christian Life
Zac Poonen · Oct 31, 2022 · 43m
The central message is the necessity of balance between one's personal life and one's stated doctrine, drawing parallels to Leviticus 26:13. The speaker warns against boasting in doctrine if one's daily life does not reflect that doctrine, comparing an imbalance to a person walking with one leg significantly shorter than the other. True Christian life requires both doctrinal purity and corresponding practical holiness.
9mNCCF Church
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CFC Messages · Oct 24, 2022 · 9m
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 repeatedly stresses the necessity of constantly clinging to God's Word, comparing it to the pure milk a newborn longs for. True spiritual nourishment comes not just from reading, but from allowing God to reveal and digest the Word, which guides believers through life's struggles and helps them live out love for others.
26mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - God Can Restore To Us All That We Have Lost
Zac Poonen · Oct 24, 2022 · 26m
The central message is that God restores what we lose through submission to difficult circumstances and mutual encouragement. Drawing from Old Testament examples like Joseph, Moses, and David, the speaker argues that God uses trials—including misunderstanding and false accusation—to prepare us for ministry. Christians must remain humble, actively seeking encouragement from all members of the church to avoid spiritual hardening.
13mNCCF Church
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CFC Messages · Oct 17, 2022 · 13m
The central message is that Christian life requires a daily commitment to choose the new life provided by God's living Word over the thoughts of the flesh. The speaker illustrates this through several personal testimonies, including resisting a trip to India based on God's word, overcoming discouragement from sin, receiving spiritual renewal, and trusting in the Lord rather than self-strength. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to live by the imperishable Word of God.
13mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Oct 10, 2022 · 13m
The message encourages believers to emulate Jesus by enduring hostility with love, rather than adopting a victim's mentality. Key takeaways include denying oneself and losing sight of personal feelings or rights to focus on the needs of others, mirroring Jesus' forgiveness even in extreme suffering. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship requires looking beyond oneself to see where mercy and love are most needed.
25mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - True Spiritual Worship
Jeremy Utley · Oct 10, 2022 · 25m
True spiritual worship is defined by presenting one's entire body as a living and holy sacrifice to God, which involves more than just singing well. It fundamentally means denying one's own will and saying 'no' to what the flesh desires, while also saying 'yes' to what God appoints or allows. Ultimately, this requires complete surrender, accepting God's will without reservation or condition.
14mNCCF Church
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CFC Messages · Oct 3, 2022 · 14m
The message centers on understanding that salvation is not a one-time event but a continuous process requiring daily faith. The speaker emphasizes that true faith must be confessed through words and actions, which is how we are protected by God. Ultimately, the goal is to live daily in faith, conquering present 'giants' and anticipating the full revelation of salvation in eternity.
24mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Salvation is a Process: Blessed are those who wash their robes
Bobby McDonald · Oct 3, 2022 · 24m
The central message is that salvation is a continuous process, not a one-time event. While believers are saved from the penalty of sin, the ongoing goal is to become a reflection of Jesus Christ by actively working with the Holy Spirit to overcome sin and grow in purity. This daily effort, symbolized by washing one's robes, is necessary to be conformed to Christ's image and enter into eternal life.
14mNCCF Church
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CFC Messages · Sep 26, 2022 · 14m
The speaker examines the concept of encouragement through the Apostle Paul's writings in 1 Thessalonians. He argues that true encouragement is not merely lifting someone up, but actively pushing them forward to walk in God's ways. Paul's concern was also deeply rooted in preserving faith, and ultimately, the promise of being with the Lord forever provides profound encouragement through all trials.
28mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Be Easy On Others
Bobby McDonald · Sep 12, 2022 · 28m
The central message is to reflect Jesus by treating others with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. The speaker emphasizes that Christian struggle often involves internal attitudes toward others, such as overcoming bitterness, and advises being easy on others while being hard on oneself. He concludes by urging listeners to be full of consideration and empty of expectations when dealing with people.
26mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Don't Check Out Of The World
Jeremy Utley · Sep 5, 2022 · 26m
The central message is that Christians must focus on the continuous increase of God's glory, rather than being fixated on what might happen in life's ups and downs. The speaker warns against the temptation to
10mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Sep 5, 2022 · 10m
The message emphasizes that Christian life requires both receiving God's mercy through regeneration and actively living out that salvation. Drawing from Titus 3:5-6, the speaker stresses that salvation is by mercy, but it necessitates a continual, active process of purification and sanctification. This ongoing work is necessary to reflect Christ and function as a holy member of the church.
14mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Aug 29, 2022 · 14m
The central message is that Christians should strive to be known for their gentle spirit and moderation, rather than for worldly achievements or status. The speaker emphasizes that true gentleness comes from humility and denying self, contrasting it with seeking glory from men or asserting authority. He advises that this character trait should be evident in speech, mirroring the salt that flavors life without drawing attention to itself.