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176 messages
1h 0mNCCF Church · Nov 22
1h 2mNCCF Church · Nov 6
1h 16mNCCF Church · Nov 6
48mNCCF Church · Oct 28
5mBobby McDonald · Oct 16
3m 15sJeremy Utley · Oct 16
1h 10mZac Poonen · Sep 24
59mZac Poonen · Mar 29
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.
1h 0mNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Nov 22, 2013 · 1h 0m
The service included singing hymns focused on God's goodness and mercy, and a reading/study of Philippians 2:1-16, emphasizing humility and Christ-like conduct. The speaker encouraged the congregation to internalize scripture for transformation and reminded them that the time for sharing reflections is like a potluck, where all contributions are welcome.
1h 2mNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Nov 6, 2013 · 1h 2m
The central message is that the body of Christ is united by a shared, deep devotion to Jesus Christ, which transcends cultural, background, or worldly interests. True Christian fellowship requires a spiritual concern for one another's walk with the Lord, not just material concerns. Furthermore, a deep love for the body fosters humility, preventing believers from being easily offended and enabling them to love even their enemies.
1h 16mNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Nov 6, 2013 · 1h 16m
The message emphasizes that true wisdom comes from God and is characterized by purity, peaceableness, gentleness, and lack of hypocrisy. The starting point for gaining this wisdom is fearing the Lord, which involves hating sin, especially pride and self-righteousness. Ultimately, wisdom is received when an individual turns to God's reproof, leading to obedience and a continuous process of learning and growth.
48mNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Oct 28, 2013 · 48m
The speaker shares a profound lesson learned through unexpected circumstances, emphasizing the peace found in surrendering personal plans to God's will. He illustrates this concept using biblical examples like Mary, John the Baptist, and Job, concluding that true rest comes from accepting God's pleasure rather than striving for self-defined outcomes. The message encourages believers to trust God's providence, especially regarding salvation and daily struggles.
5mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald · Oct 16, 2013 · 5m
The speaker discusses the concept of being filled by the Holy Spirit, noting that those who are thirsty or hungry are the ones who receive it. He shares personal struggles with self-sufficiency and the realization that life's trials, like Paul's thorn, are necessary for humility. Furthermore, he teaches that living in the presence of God is deeper than constantly thinking about Him, emphasizing that faithfulness in daily tasks, like work, is about pleasing God rather than constant mental focus.
3m 15sNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley · Oct 16, 2013 · 3m 15s
The speaker shares a personal pattern of stumbling after giving advice, realizing that even after seeking God's help beforehand, he can fall into thinking too highly of himself. He emphasizes the necessity of remaining diligent in asking the Holy Spirit for help and maintaining humility *after* giving advice, lest one who thinks they stand should fall.
1h 10mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen · Sep 24, 2012 · 1h 10m
The speaker emphasizes that a child's first impression of God comes from the atmosphere and behavior modeled by their parents. He draws parallels between this and the need for believers to constantly point others to Christ, rather than just educating them. Ultimately, he stresses that humility and recognizing our own need for God's grace, rather than comparing ourselves to others, is the most crucial aspect of spiritual growth and parenting.
59mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen · Mar 29, 2012 · 59m
The central message is that true understanding of God's word and the nature of the church comes not from academic study or argument, but from a heart filled with fervent love for Jesus Christ and profound reverence for God. The speaker emphasizes that God reveals deep truths to those who love Him, contrasting this with relying on historical accounts or intellectual debate. Humility and reverence for God are presented as the necessary foundation for all spiritual knowledge.