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33mBobby McDonald - 9 Schemes of Satan
Bobby McDonald · Jun 3
14mBobby McDonald - The Power of Encouragement
Bobby McDonald · Jun 5
27mBobby McDonald - Abiding, Pruning, Knowing the Power of His Resurrection
Bobby McDonald · Apr 10
22mBobby McDonald - Repentance: Turn Your Sin Into A Win For God's Kingdom
Bobby McDonald · Dec 19
19mBobby McDonald - Don’t Just Avoid Sin, Hate It
Bobby McDonald · May 17
18mBobby McDonald - God’s Power Inside us Frees us From Being Slaves to Sin
Bobby McDonald · Jan 25
25mBobby McDonald - Pick Up Your Mat And Walk
Bobby McDonald · Aug 2
36mBobby McDonald - 9 Tactics of Satan
Bobby McDonald · Apr 5
26mBobby McDonald - Overcoming Unbelief and Negative Attitudes
Bobby McDonald · Oct 26
6mBobby McDonald - Endure By Remembering Who This Is For
Bobby McDonald · Aug 10
7mGod's Word is Powerful to Change Us
Bobby McDonald · Aug 3
10mBobby McDonald - Safe In God's Loving Hands
Bobby McDonald · Mar 30
26mBobby McDonald - Catch the Little Foxes Early, Despising the Shame
Bobby McDonald · Jan 7
9mBobby McDonald - Discouragement Hinders Our Relationship With God And Our Fight Against Sin
Bobby McDonald · Jan 9
19m9. Bobby McDonald & Jeremy Utley - Our Journeys With NCCF
Bobby McDonald · May 15
16mBobby McDonald - Part of God's Plan
Bobby McDonald · Mar 12
20mBobby McDonald - When we are angry or someone is angry at us
Bobby McDonald · Mar 5
22mBobby McDonald - Taking Sin Lightly
Bobby McDonald · Dec 27
9mBobby McDonald - The Eyes Of The Lord Are In Every Place
Bobby McDonald · Nov 4
12mBobby McDonald - The Agony of Jesus
Bobby McDonald · Oct 24
12mBobby McDonald - Sin Is Not An Option
Bobby McDonald · Oct 14
9mBobby McDonald - A Life Of Ease Is Not The Mountain Top
Bobby McDonald · Dec 21
8mBobby McDonald - Jesus Will Save Me From My Sins
Bobby McDonald · Dec 5
9mBobby McDonald - Set Free
Bobby McDonald · Nov 14
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.
33mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - 9 Schemes of Satan
Bobby McDonald · Jun 3, 2024 · 33m
Bobby McDonald identifies nine schemes Satan uses to pull Christians away from Jesus through temptation and sin. He emphasizes that recognizing Satan's specific strategies—such as hiding consequences while emphasizing the appeal of sin, justifying sinful behavior, and ignoring small transgressions—equips believers to fight more effectively. McDonald calls Christians to flee temptation when possible, resist justification for sin, and take even minor sins seriously in pursuit of becoming exact reflections of Christ.
14mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - The Power of Encouragement
Bobby McDonald · Jun 5, 2023 · 14m
The central message emphasizes the necessity of encouragement, drawn from God's Word, to persevere in the Christian life and overcome sin. Discouragement weakens our fight against temptation and can cause our hearts to harden. True strength and hope come from clinging to God's promises and recognizing Him as the good doctor who enables us to persevere.
27mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Abiding, Pruning, Knowing the Power of His Resurrection
Bobby McDonald · Apr 10, 2023 · 27m
The central message emphasizes that Christian growth requires being grounded in God's unchanging Word ('Fact') rather than fluctuating feelings. The sermon draws heavily on the concept of resurrection, arguing that the power of Christ's resurrection is not just a future hope, but a present reality enabling believers to live a 'resurrected life.' This life means being free from the dominion of sin and having the power to overcome temptations and control one's actions.
22mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Repentance: Turn Your Sin Into A Win For God's Kingdom
Bobby McDonald · Dec 19, 2022 · 22m
The speaker emphasizes that true compassion requires first looking at one's own sins before judging others, drawing an analogy to playing the piano. He discusses that genuine repentance, unlike the world's sin, is marked by godly sorrow, earnestness, and a desire for progress through God's grace. Ultimately, the speaker teaches that sin can be transformed into a 'win for God's Kingdom' by using the conviction of sin as a catalyst for deeper dedication and zeal against that sin.
19mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Don’t Just Avoid Sin, Hate It
Bobby McDonald · May 17, 2022 · 19m
The central message is that Christians must not merely avoid sin, but actively hate it to become a true reflection of Jesus. Drawing from Isaiah 30, the speaker argues that God's guidance is not primarily about making logistical decisions, but about transforming one's inward character by scattering and rejecting all idols and sins that are not of Jesus. This requires a commitment to living for God above all earthly concerns, including money.
18mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - God’s Power Inside us Frees us From Being Slaves to Sin
Bobby McDonald · Jan 25, 2022 · 18m
The central message is that God's power is necessary to free believers from the slavery of sin, moving beyond mere forgiveness to actual transformation. This process of becoming more like Jesus takes time and requires believers to constantly rely on God's help through prayer. Ultimately, Christians are called not just to accept Jesus, but to actively live by His power to resist sin's bondage.
25mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Pick Up Your Mat And Walk
Bobby McDonald · Aug 2, 2021 · 25m
The central message is that Christian growth and victory over sin are accomplished by God's power, not solely by human effort or willpower. The speaker emphasizes that believers must rely on the promise that God will complete the good work He started in them. Drawing from the healing of the paralyzed man in John 5, the core action is to 'pick up your mat and walk,' signifying that victory and healing are already granted, requiring only the choice to live in that reality immediately.
36mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - 9 Tactics of Satan
Bobby McDonald · Apr 5, 2021 · 36m
The speaker discusses nine tactics Satan uses to tempt Christians into sin, emphasizing that the devil seeks small compromises rather than just major sins. He details the first tactic as doubting God's love and goodness, using examples from Genesis and Jesus' temptation in the wilderness. He also addresses the tactic of fear, drawing comfort from the assurance that salvation rests on God's perfect love, not on personal performance.
26mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Overcoming Unbelief and Negative Attitudes
Bobby McDonald · Oct 26, 2020 · 26m
The speaker uses the story of the Israelites in Numbers 14 to illustrate the danger of unbelief and negative attitudes, contrasting it with the faith shown by Joshua and Caleb. He emphasizes that a positive, hopeful attitude, which is rooted in faith, is crucial, noting that even good outward actions can be undermined by a negative heart. Ultimately, he defines a negative attitude as unbelief—a declaration that God is not good or that things will not work out for the best.
6mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Endure By Remembering Who This Is For
Bobby McDonald · Aug 10, 2020 · 6m
The central message is that Christian living involves dying to sin not for its own sake, but so that one can be alive to God and please Him. The speaker emphasizes that when tempted, one's focus should be on pleasing God, drawing inspiration from Jesus' endurance on the cross, which was motivated by the joy of pleasing the Father. Ultimately, the goal is to overcome sin to deepen one's relationship with God.
7mNCCF Church
God's Word is Powerful to Change Us
Bobby McDonald · Aug 3, 2020 · 7m
The central message is that Christian faith and understanding must be grounded entirely in the consistent Word of God, as revealed in Scripture. The speaker emphasizes that Scripture is more reliable than any audible voice, even one from heaven, and that obeying God's written word is what brings power to overcome sin, fear, and temptation. True spiritual discernment requires testing everything against the Bible.
10mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Safe In God's Loving Hands
Bobby McDonald · Mar 30, 2020 · 10m
The central message is finding profound security and rest in God's loving hands, drawing assurance from Psalm 139. The speaker emphasizes that God's protection covers all aspects of life, even in darkness or times of tragedy. Ultimately, while external fears are addressed by faith in God's sovereignty, the greatest danger is neglecting one's own sin and desires, which can lead to spiritual complacency.
26mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Catch the Little Foxes Early, Despising the Shame
Bobby McDonald · Jan 7, 2020 · 26m
The central message is the necessity of maintaining a clear conscience by dealing with sin immediately, comparing small compromises to spiritual cancer that can lead to greater sin. The speaker uses the example of Judas Iscariot, whose initial small act of pilfering led to his ultimate betrayal, to illustrate how unrepented small sins dull the conscience. Christians must approach every temptation with zeal, recognizing that even minor compromises can derail a life's walk with God.
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.
19mNCCF Church
9. Bobby McDonald & Jeremy Utley - Our Journeys With NCCF
Bobby McDonald · May 15, 2018 · 19m
The speaker shares how his life with God transformed from a shallow understanding of faith to a deep appreciation for God's overflowing love, which is revealed through New Covenant truths. He emphasizes that true Christian life involves more than just avoiding sin; it requires a radical transformation of one's inner self and embracing the cross. Ultimately, he stresses that genuine church fellowship is impossible without each member actively carrying their cross.
16mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Part of God's Plan
Bobby McDonald · Mar 12, 2018 · 16m
The central message is that Christians must live as new creations, no longer living for themselves but for the one who died and rose again—Christ. To achieve this, believers must strive to please God in all aspects of life, which involves cultivating a heart that desires God's will over the desires of the flesh. The speaker emphasizes developing a hatred for sin and a deep love for righteousness to remain sensitive to God's leading.
20mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - When we are angry or someone is angry at us
Bobby McDonald · Mar 5, 2018 · 20m
The central message is that Christians must actively put away anger, wrath, and bitterness, recognizing that human anger cannot achieve God's righteousness. The speaker emphasizes that holding grudges is self-destructive, comparing it to drinking poison. Furthermore, he encourages listeners that God has the power to transform our weaknesses, like anger, into a passion for His kingdom.
22mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Taking Sin Lightly
Bobby McDonald · Dec 27, 2017 · 22m
The speaker warns against treating sin lightly, citing Jude 1:4 regarding those who misuse God's grace as a license to sin. He argues that even though Jesus paid the ultimate price for sin, every sin still has a cost, and minimizing sin dishonors the sacrifice made on the cross. Furthermore, he cautions against the mindset that grace permits continued sin, referencing Romans 6 to show that choosing to sin after receiving grace results in death, while obedience leads to sanctification and eternal life.
9mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - The Eyes Of The Lord Are In Every Place
Bobby McDonald · Nov 4, 2017 · 9m
The sermon warns that Satan's primary tactic is to convince believers that God does not love them, comparing this to a persistent gossip trying to tear apart a marriage. The speaker emphasizes that God is watching us in every temptation, as stated in Proverbs 15:3. Therefore, believers must live every moment as if Christ is present, choosing to deny themselves and resist temptation to bring joy to God.
12mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - The Agony of Jesus
Bobby McDonald · Oct 24, 2017 · 12m
The central message is that our desire to love God stems from recognizing His prior love, exemplified by Jesus's ultimate sacrifice. The speaker emphasizes meditating on the agony Jesus endured in Gethsemane, realizing that this profound suffering fueled His love. Ultimately, this deep appreciation for Christ's sacrifice should motivate believers to overcome sin and live in constant praise rather than complaint.
12mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Sin Is Not An Option
Bobby McDonald · Oct 14, 2017 · 12m
The central message is that Christians must adopt a radical attitude of brokenness toward sin, treating it as an option that is no longer available. Drawing from Job's continual sacrifices and Paul's teaching, the speaker emphasizes that one must actively reckon themselves dead to sin, making it impossible to choose it. This commitment requires relying on the Holy Spirit's power to overcome temptation.
9mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - A Life Of Ease Is Not The Mountain Top
Bobby McDonald · Dec 21, 2016 · 9m
The central message is that true joy and gratitude in Christ come from focusing on what God has already done for us, rather than setting aside His promises for future comforts or ease. The speaker warns against subtle idolatry, such as valuing a 'life of ease' or future security over God's present promises, which is a sin of presumption. Believers must constantly look to the finished work of Christ and God's unchanging love as their source of rest and joy.
8mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Jesus Will Save Me From My Sins
Bobby McDonald · Dec 5, 2016 · 8m
The speaker uses personal anecdotes, such as his frustration with homework, to illustrate the reality of sin, comparing it to a computer virus that needs cleansing. He emphasizes that Jesus' name means He saves people from their sins, offering hope for deliverance from internal struggles like impatience and anger. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to claim the victory promised by Jesus over their sin.
9mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Set Free
Bobby McDonald · Nov 14, 2016 · 9m
The central message is that salvation and freedom are found entirely through Christ, not through personal effort or adherence to law. The speaker compares the experience to being rescued from a prison or death row, illustrating that believers were once trapped under sin's condemnation but were freed by God's grace through Jesus. This freedom means not only being forgiven but also being empowered by the Spirit to live a life free from the power of sin.