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49mZac Poonen · Dec 22
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19mJeremy Utley · Jan 27
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58mZac Poonen · Aug 21
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10mBobby McDonald · Jul 25
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29mJeremy Utley · Jul 29
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1h 28mZac Poonen · Aug 23
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1h 5mZac Poonen · May 23
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CFC Messages · Oct 3, 2016 · 17m · NCCF Church
The speaker emphasizes that Christian life requires being a reflection of Jesus, which involves personal purity and functioning within the local church. Key lessons drawn from scripture include recognizing that one loses personal rights when committed to the church, and that true praise and thankfulness must come from the heart, not just the lips. Furthermore, the message stresses that prayer must be a priority, acknowledging God's sovereignty and desiring only to do His will.
CFC Messages · Jan 1, 2020 · 20m · NCCF Church
really believe that God helped me in some areas of my life that I've been really good one area that I would like to share is you this is a very familiar passages in Luke 14 we are doing the all that Jesus taught the the discipleship
CFC Messages · Nov 28, 2023 · 20m · NCCF Church
Two church members share personal testimonies of God's guidance through difficulties. The first speaker reflects on hardship as spiritual nourishment from God's Word and the Holy Spirit, using the metaphor of an exam where God as Teacher helps correct mistakes. The second speaker teaches from Nehemiah about the importance of unity in the church, emphasizing that internal repentance and reconciliation among believers must precede effective corporate ministry.
Zac Poonen · Dec 22, 2025 · 49m · NCCF Church
preach the Sermon on the Mount with great detail like we did. This is the first thing we studied when CFC started way back 50 years ago. We first studied the conditions of discipleship in Luke 14, the three conditions. We spent a lot of time
CFC Messages · Feb 13, 2023 · 12m · NCCF Church
The message emphasizes that Christian living requires actively listening to counsel and accepting discipline to gain wisdom throughout life, drawing from Proverbs 19:20. The speaker contrasts merely being present (like sitting in church) with truly paying attention, using the Transfiguration account as an example of missing a monumental event due to inattention. Ultimately, true spiritual progress requires diligent effort, discipline, and a focus on looking forward in one's remaining days.
Jeremy Utley · Jan 27, 2021 · 19m · NCCF Church
one peter went from denial to being filled with the holy spirit being used to build the church to writing scripture the other went from discipleship to denial to hopelessness and despair and loss and it's good to
CFC Messages · Apr 2, 2019 · 17m · NCCF Church
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.
Zac Poonen · Dec 7, 2020 · 29m · NCCF Church
believe in discipleship it could be because they think you're crazy talking about the taking up the cross and being perfect and all that but that's exactly what is mentioned in hebrews 11 40. being perfect they could not be perfect
Zac Poonen · Aug 21, 2018 · 58m · NCCF Church
Lord what do you mean by make disciples he had already told them and Luke 14 there were three conditions of discipleship and Luke 14 26 27 and 33 and in a nutshell the three conditions of disciples of discipleship are make
CFC Messages · Aug 7, 2023 · 14m · NCCF Church
The central message emphasizes that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. The speaker highlights the importance of mutual encouragement within the body of Christ, citing biblical examples of supportive brothers. Ultimately, the message calls for a continuous commitment to 'die to self' in all areas of life, trusting that God's life will work through us.
Zac Poonen · Jul 21, 2014 · 1h 15m · NCCF Church
splitting them and separating them we need encouragement and we need strictness in many other areas like that when we go out and do evangelism we must break them disciples evangelism and discipleship both are important it's not enough just to sit
CFC Messages · Apr 8, 2019 · 13m · NCCF Church
The central message is that in response to God's promise of a deep, intimate relationship with His people, Christians must actively cleanse themselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit to perfect holiness. This cleansing is not merely for personal benefit but is proof of a genuine desire for God's presence. The speaker emphasizes that this pursuit must be done in the fear of God, not the fear of man.
Bobby McDonald · Jul 25, 2016 · 10m · NCCF Church
his Commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him why do we focus in our church so much on uh discipleship and the cross and self-denial and um Christ and overcoming sin and um repentance why do we focus on these things so much uh is it distraction from
CFC Messages · Jul 18, 2016 · 4m 37s · NCCF Church
The speaker emphasizes the critical difference between possessing Bible knowledge in the head versus having it deeply rooted in the heart, which leads to genuine reality in life. He encourages the audience to move beyond mere intellectual agreement to actively desiring and living out God's will, using the analogy of learning a physical skill. Furthermore, he shares that understanding the Church as the Bride of Christ promotes mercy and acceptance of others' flaws because all believers are deeply loved and complete in Christ.
CFC Messages · Jul 27, 2015 · 27m · NCCF Church
forward i would remember price that he paid and in light of that price the cost of our discipleship what is the cost of our discipleship compared to that price on the cross it's probably not that much if anything and just
CFC Messages · May 29, 2023 · 9m · NCCF Church
The speaker emphasizes that Christian life requires daily spiritual discipline, focusing on preparation, active listening, and obedience to God's Word. Key takeaways include starting the day by praising God, seeking the Holy Spirit's wisdom when the Word is unclear, and resisting the distractions of worldly riches. The message concludes by stressing gratitude, maintaining focus on Jesus rather than past temptations, and building faith through giving glory to God.
Jeremy Utley · Jul 29, 2024 · 29m · NCCF Church
hey family thank you for praying for us this past week at the um singles discipleship Gathering it's a really blessed time and if you've ever felt like wow I'd really like to start a relationship or or build a relationship with one of the
CFC Messages · Jan 14, 2017 · 13m · NCCF Church
The speaker emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. Key themes include being filled with love, maintaining a clear conscience, and remaining focused on God's Word amidst life's worries. The message repeatedly calls for self-denial, taking up the cross daily, and ensuring that one's knowledge of Jesus is evidenced by visible fruit in daily life.
Zac Poonen · Aug 23, 2015 · 1h 28m · NCCF Church
is Mark 16, go and preach the gospel to every creature. The other is Matthew 28, make disciples of all nations. So, that was the part that's left out. So, when I looked at the conditions of discipleship, you see, when the Lord
CFC Messages · Nov 8, 2019 · 11m · NCCF Church
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.
Zac Poonen · May 23, 2018 · 1h 5m · NCCF Church
When he talked about discipleship. "Sit down and count the cost." In my meetings, I never tell people stand up and come forward. I say, "Sit down and count the cost and come back and tell me 1 week, 2 weeks later whether you want
CFC Messages · Sep 28, 2017 · 19m · NCCF Church
The speaker emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. He draws lessons from scripture, noting that teaching should come from a heart of compassion, not just obligation. Furthermore, he stresses the necessity of maintaining a heart of belief and understanding, warning against spiritual blindness or unbelief, and concludes by highlighting that true understanding of God's law (loving God and neighbor) is only a step toward entering the Kingdom, which requires active obedience.
CFC Messages · Jun 14, 2022 · 5m · NCCF Church
The message encourages believers to align their lives with God's superior thoughts and ways, contrasting human planning with divine provision. The speaker uses examples from Abraham and the fall of Jericho to illustrate that God often works through obedience and periods of silence, urging the congregation to trust God's plan even when it is unclear. Ultimately, the goal is to live a life that testifies to God's provision.
CFC Messages · Jul 11, 2022 · 5m · NCCF Church
The central message revolves around understanding that Jesus is the sole door to salvation, meaning our standing with God is based entirely on His sacrifice, not our own works or devotion. The speaker emphasizes the need to repent of self-reliance and instead focus on continually drawing refreshment from meditating on God's promises. Ultimately, the goal should be to grow in knowing the Shepherd, moving beyond merely enjoying the blessings to gazing upon Him, which leads to abundant life.