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20mBobby McDonald - The Best Thing I Can Do for My Marriage Is Listen to God
Bobby McDonald · Oct 14
20mBobby McDonald - Living in God’s Presence, Walking by the Spirit
Bobby McDonald · Sep 2
21mBobby McDonald - The Blessing Of Disappointment
Bobby McDonald · Jul 1
33mBobby McDonald - 9 Schemes of Satan
Bobby McDonald · Jun 3
20mBobby McDonald - A Precious Picture of Jesus
Bobby McDonald · Apr 8
19mBobby McDonald - Humbling Ourselves At Home
Bobby McDonald · Mar 25
18mBobby McDonald - Four Things That Help Me Forgive Others
Bobby McDonald · Jun 19
14mBobby McDonald - The Power of Encouragement
Bobby McDonald · Jun 5
24mBobby McDonald - 8 Things I've Learned About Prayer
Bobby McDonald · May 1
27mBobby McDonald - Abiding, Pruning, Knowing the Power of His Resurrection
Bobby McDonald · Apr 10
23mBobby McDonald - Render To God What Is God’s
Bobby McDonald · Mar 7
23mBobby McDonald - The Way Of Escape Is The Way Of Endurance
Bobby McDonald · Feb 13
26mBobby McDonald - New Covenant Disciples Are Kind
Bobby McDonald · Jan 30
22mBobby McDonald - Repentance: Turn Your Sin Into A Win For God's Kingdom
Bobby McDonald · Dec 19
23mBobby McDonald - What Is God Mainly Interested In?
Bobby McDonald · Nov 21
24mBobby McDonald - Common Areas Of Deception To Beware Of
Bobby McDonald · Oct 17
24mBobby McDonald - Salvation is a Process: Blessed are those who wash their robes
Bobby McDonald · Oct 3
28mBobby McDonald - Be Easy On Others
Bobby McDonald · Sep 12
22mBobby McDonald - Single-Minded Seeking
Bobby McDonald · Aug 29
25mBobby McDonald - Temptation: Watch, Pray, Resist, Flee
Bobby McDonald · Aug 1
37mBobby McDonald - Counterfeit Faith vs Genuine Faith
Bobby McDonald · Jul 4
5mBobby McDonald - The Cross Puts An End To All Of Our Questions
Bobby McDonald · Jun 6
19mBobby McDonald - Don’t Just Avoid Sin, Hate It
Bobby McDonald · May 17
20mBobby McDonald - Be Restful Like Jesus
Bobby McDonald · May 2
August 3 | Daily Devotion | Repentance Is The Mark Of Being Truly Born Again | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Repentance is the defining mark of a truly born-again Christian. Without genuine repentance—a turning away from sin with changed behavior—one's claim to conversion is hollow and superficial.
20mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - The Best Thing I Can Do for My Marriage Is Listen to God
Bobby McDonald · Oct 14, 2024 · 20m
Bobby McDonald teaches that husbands can best serve their marriages by listening to God and applying His direction in four key areas: developing genuine appreciation and encouragement for their wives, prioritizing the marriage relationship above church activities, serving their wives with a cheerful and willing attitude, and respecting their wives' individual convictions rather than imposing their own standards. He emphasizes that transformation comes through God's Word and the Holy Spirit's work, not through human effort or control.
20mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Living in God’s Presence, Walking by the Spirit
Bobby McDonald · Sep 2, 2024 · 20m
Bobby McDonald teaches that living in God's presence and walking by the Spirit involves maintaining a constant, intimate conversation with God in all circumstances. Using the example of Jesus in John 8 when faced with the woman caught in adultery, he demonstrates how Jesus withdrew to seek the Father's wisdom rather than relying on his own understanding, modeling a life of dependence, prayer, and trust that yields God's perfect answers. The key to this walk is surrendering our struggles to God, waiting patiently for His guidance, and taking one small step at a time as He reveals His will.
21mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - The Blessing Of Disappointment
Bobby McDonald · Jul 1, 2024 · 21m
Bobby McDonald teaches that disappointment, while not sinful in itself, becomes sinful when we hold onto discouragement and complaint against God. He explains that God sometimes allows disappointment to loosen our grip on things outside His will, using Hebrews 12:26-27 to illustrate how God shakes away what cannot remain so we focus on Him. This brokenness and loosening of attachments—whether to personal expectations, relationships, circumstances, or even self-disappointment—is essential for spiritual growth and freedom in Christ.
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.
20mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - A Precious Picture of Jesus
Bobby McDonald · Apr 8, 2024 · 20m
Bobby McDonald explores Jesus as both the door and the Good Shepherd from John 10, presenting a powerful image of Jesus standing in the doorway of the sheep pen to protect His flock from all threats—external dangers and internal condemnation. He emphasizes that believers can rest in complete security and freedom from fear, guilt, and sin because nothing enters their lives without God's permission and approval. The central lesson is that recognizing Jesus as our protective shepherd should transform how we view trials and temptations, leading us to treasure Jesus above all worldly pursuits and status.
19mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Humbling Ourselves At Home
Bobby McDonald · Mar 25, 2024 · 19m
Bobby McDonald teaches that humbling ourselves primarily happens at home through dying to self in daily situations—putting others first, relinquishing control and expectations of people, and maintaining peace in our own hearts. The foundation is 1 Peter 5:6, which calls Christians to humble themselves under God's circumstances so they can experience His presence and live in close friendship with Him.
18mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Four Things That Help Me Forgive Others
Bobby McDonald · Jun 19, 2023 · 18m
The speaker emphasizes that true forgiveness, mirroring God's character, requires acknowledging our own sin and recognizing that we are all on equal ground before God. He suggests that remembering our own need for forgiveness, focusing on the good in others, and relying on the Holy Spirit and God's Word are key steps. The core message is to extend love and forgiveness even to enemies, just as God has forgiven us.
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.
24mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - 8 Things I've Learned About Prayer
Bobby McDonald · May 1, 2023 · 24m
The speaker discusses eight lessons learned about prayer, emphasizing that true prayer is not just talking to God, but also actively listening, which should be a constant, natural state like breathing. He stresses that the foundation of prayer must be a desire to please God and obey His will, rather than focusing on personal desires. Furthermore, he advises that prayer should prioritize accomplishing God's will over advocating for one's own.
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.
23mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Render To God What Is God’s
Bobby McDonald · Mar 7, 2023 · 23m
The sermon centers on the principle of rendering to God what is God's, drawing from Jesus' response to the question about paying taxes to Caesar. The core message is that while we must honor earthly authorities, our ultimate allegiance and life belong to God, as we are made in His image. The speaker encourages listeners to shift their focus from living for self to living for God, emphasizing that true devotion involves meditating on God's Word and yielding one's entire life to Him.
23mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - The Way Of Escape Is The Way Of Endurance
Bobby McDonald · Feb 13, 2023 · 23m
The central message is that true Christian living requires confessing God's Word rather than relying on feelings, and that endurance comes from trusting God's sovereignty in all circumstances. The speaker addresses two major sources of anxiety: dwelling on past regrets, which is overcome by acknowledging God's ultimate control, and fearing the unknown future, which requires continued reliance on scripture.
26mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - New Covenant Disciples Are Kind
Bobby McDonald · Jan 30, 2023 · 26m
The sermon contrasts two men who experience identical difficult days, illustrating that the difference lies in their response. The first man reacts to every setback with frustration and anger, while the second man approaches each circumstance with a prayer to do God's will. True discipleship, like the second man, means presenting one's body as a living sacrifice, living with the attitude of existing solely to serve God's will.
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.
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.
24mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Common Areas Of Deception To Beware Of
Bobby McDonald · Oct 17, 2022 · 24m
The core message is to remain grounded in God's Word and resist Satan's deceptions, which often hinge on the initial lie that God is unreliable. The speaker warns against two specific deceptions: living in guilt and fear after accepting Christ, and becoming enslaved to legalism or performance rather than living in freedom through grace. True Christian life requires rooting oneself in God's love and accepting the finished work of Jesus.
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.
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.
22mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Single-Minded Seeking
Bobby McDonald · Aug 29, 2022 · 22m
The central message is the necessity of single-mindedly seeking God above all else, making Him the absolute priority in life. The speaker emphasizes that this pursuit requires continuous effort, drawing parallels from Deuteronomy and Jesus' teaching to 'seek first His kingdom.' True seeking is demonstrated by living righteously, keeping God's commandments, and relying on the Holy Spirit's grace, rather than self-effort.
25mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Temptation: Watch, Pray, Resist, Flee
Bobby McDonald · Aug 1, 2022 · 25m
The sermon emphasizes that Christian life is a race requiring constant vigilance against temptation, which can manifest as covetousness, lust, pride, or fear. To truly overcome these struggles, the speaker stresses that mere effort is insufficient; one must be filled with the Holy Spirit to endure the fight with joy and live a life dedicated to giving glory to God.
37mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Counterfeit Faith vs Genuine Faith
Bobby McDonald · Jul 4, 2022 · 37m
The speaker distinguishes between counterfeit and genuine faith, warning that the devil tries to deceive Christians into thinking they have faith through mere emotional experiences. True faith, according to the speaker, is not simply believing God will grant every request, but rather clinging to the unchanging character of God—that God is good—especially when circumstances are difficult or contrary to one's desires. This solid faith is what enables God to work in our lives.
5mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - The Cross Puts An End To All Of Our Questions
Bobby McDonald · Jun 6, 2022 · 5m
The central message is that the cross of Jesus Christ ends all questioning about God's character and love. Instead of asking 'why' difficult things happen, believers are called to focus on the overwhelming evidence of God's love demonstrated by sending Jesus as a propitiation for sins. This profound love should motivate believers to live daily lives of surrender and gratitude.
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.
20mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Be Restful Like Jesus
Bobby McDonald · May 2, 2022 · 20m
The central message is that true Christian rest is found in complete surrender to God's will, mirroring Jesus's peace even amidst chaos. The speaker emphasizes that this rest is not passive but is achieved through endurance, deep intimacy with Christ, and letting go of personal control. This surrendered state is characterized by a loose grip on life's outcomes, trusting entirely in God's perfect plan.