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18mBobby McDonald - This Season Isn’t Forever, Beware of Squandering It
Bobby McDonald · Feb 20
24mBobby McDonald - There's Only 1 Thing Necessary
Bobby McDonald · Jan 29
23mBobby McDonald - Some Things I've Learned While Waiting on the Lord
Bobby McDonald · Sep 11
28mPractically Loving One Another - Bobby McDonald - August 11, 2019
Bobby McDonald · Aug 13
22mBobby McDonald - Stiff-necked vs Easily Broken
Bobby McDonald · Jul 1
18mBobby McDonald - Fading To The Background So Jesus Can Be Preeminent
Bobby McDonald · Jun 18
14mBobby McDonald - Our Self Denial Is Not Perfect, But It's the Water That God Will Turn Into Wine
Bobby McDonald · Apr 2
22mBobby McDonald - Clinging To The Lord
Bobby McDonald · Jan 31
9mBobby McDonald - Our Calling Is Clear - To Be Like Jesus
Bobby McDonald · Oct 18
15mBobby McDonald - Perfect Love On Earth
Bobby McDonald · Oct 3
7mBobby McDonald - Struck Down But Not Destroyed
Bobby McDonald · Sep 4
16mBobby McDonald - Being Diligent to Enter God's Rest
Bobby McDonald · Aug 27
15mBobby McDonald - The Path To Reconciliation
Bobby McDonald · Jul 6
19m9. Bobby McDonald & Jeremy Utley - Our Journeys With NCCF
Bobby McDonald · May 15
11mBobby McDonald - 4 Distractions To Devotion
Bobby McDonald · Apr 23
16mBobby McDonald - Part of God's Plan
Bobby McDonald · Mar 12
15mBobby McDonald - Grow In Knowing God, Not Just Knowing About Him
Bobby McDonald · Feb 26
22mBobby McDonald - A Servant Is One Who Lives For The One Who Loves Him
Bobby McDonald · Feb 11
12mBobby McDonald - Meditations On The Parable Of The Talents
Bobby McDonald · Jan 30
11mBobby McDonald - Three Foundational Questions
Bobby McDonald · Nov 13
10mBobby McDonald - Being Led by the Spirit
Bobby McDonald · Oct 3
13mBobby McDonald - Don't Faint At The Discipline Of The Lord
Bobby McDonald · Jul 20
13mBobby McDonald - Taking Action On God's Word
Bobby McDonald · Jun 28
17mBobby McDonald - Who Is Caring For God's Familiy
Bobby McDonald · Jun 7
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.
18mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - This Season Isn’t Forever, Beware of Squandering It
Bobby McDonald · Feb 20, 2020 · 18m
The speaker emphasizes that all good qualities, knowledge, or abilities are gifts from God, preventing boasting or looking down on others. True Christian life requires recognizing one's utter dependence on God, leading to a complete surrender of one's own will. This surrender, or crucifixion with Christ, is necessary for Jesus to live through the believer, which is contrasted with merely 'training' oneself to be religious.
24mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - There's Only 1 Thing Necessary
Bobby McDonald · Jan 29, 2020 · 24m
The central message is that while life presents many obligations and distractions, only one thing is truly necessary: focusing on Jesus. Drawing from the story of Martha and Mary, the speaker warns against getting caught up in preparations and worldly tasks, which can lead us to postpone our relationship with God. True discipleship means recognizing Jesus as the ultimate priority, allowing life's burdens to drive us toward Him as our refuge and rest.
23mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Some Things I've Learned While Waiting on the Lord
Bobby McDonald · Sep 11, 2019 · 23m
The speaker discusses what to do while waiting on the Lord, drawing from Isaiah 40:31. He emphasizes that waiting is an active process requiring believers to take the next step of obedience today and then trust God for all subsequent steps. Furthermore, he teaches that God's primary goal is not merely to change our circumstances, but to change us into the image of Christ, a process that often requires patience and builds gratitude and humility.
28mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Practically Loving One Another - Bobby McDonald - August 11, 2019
Bobby McDonald · Aug 13, 2019 · 28m
The speaker emphasizes that true love, as commanded by Jesus, is demonstrated practically through action, moving beyond mere religion or rules. Drawing parallels from a story about a father teaching his children to love an adopted brother, he argues that love requires sacrifice, patience, and actively rooting for another person's spiritual progress, not just their mere existence. The ultimate goal of Christian love is leading others toward abundant, eternal life in Christ.
22mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Stiff-necked vs Easily Broken
Bobby McDonald · Jul 1, 2019 · 22m
The central message is the need for Christians to overcome the stubbornness of a 'stiff-necked' self-will by embracing a broken will characterized by love. The speaker argues that clinging to one's own will leads to conflict and a loss of peace, whereas yielding to God's will, exemplified by the patience and forbearance described in 1 Corinthians 13, brings true rest and freedom. This surrender is best illustrated by the selfless devotion of a parent.
18mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Fading To The Background So Jesus Can Be Preeminent
Bobby McDonald · Jun 18, 2019 · 18m
The central message is that Christians must intentionally fade into the background so that Jesus Christ can remain preeminent in all areas of life. Drawing an analogy to photography, the speaker argues that when Jesus is the clear focus, everything else becomes secondary or blurry. Practically, this requires obedience, as Jesus modeled by humbling himself to the lowest place, and it means prioritizing God's will over personal desires, even in family conflicts. The goal is for the church and our homes to reflect Jesus's glory, not our own achievements.
14mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Our Self Denial Is Not Perfect, But It's the Water That God Will Turn Into Wine
Bobby McDonald · Apr 2, 2019 · 14m
The central message is that Christian growth involves a gradual transformation, moving toward reflecting the nature of Jesus Christ. This transformation is achieved through consistent self-denial, which doesn't result in immediate perfection but rather a persistent change in thought and feeling over time. Furthermore, the speaker advises believers to guard their ears and minds against excessive curiosity, recognizing that motives like comparison or seeking validation can lead to spiritual pitfalls.
22mNCCF Church
transcribingBobby McDonald - Clinging To The Lord
Bobby McDonald · Jan 31, 2019 · 22m
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation happens both individually through cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by actively participating as a fully functioning member within the local church.
9mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Our Calling Is Clear - To Be Like Jesus
Bobby McDonald · Oct 18, 2018 · 9m
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus, which is achieved both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. This pursuit of holiness is not an end in itself, but rather the means to achieve oneness with God and with other believers. Striving against sin is presented as the necessary process, like physical therapy, that gradually changes us and makes it easier to deny our own will.
15mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Perfect Love On Earth
Bobby McDonald · Oct 3, 2018 · 15m
The central message is that Christian life requires being a reflection of Jesus' perfect, self-giving love, which is the opposite of a 'give-me' mentality. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus exemplified this love by constantly giving himself for others, even to the end. He encourages listeners to fix their eyes on Jesus' life—his sympathy, gentleness, and willingness to serve—as the model for enduring life's difficulties.
7mNCCF Church
transcribingBobby McDonald - Struck Down But Not Destroyed
Bobby McDonald · Sep 4, 2018 · 7m
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation happens both individually through cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by actively participating as fully functioning members within the local church.
16mNCCF Church
transcribingBobby McDonald - Being Diligent to Enter God's Rest
Bobby McDonald · Aug 27, 2018 · 16m
The ultimate goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation is achieved both individually through cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by actively participating as fully functioning members within the local church.
15mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - The Path To Reconciliation
Bobby McDonald · Jul 6, 2018 · 15m
The central message is the necessity of actively pursuing reconciliation with all people, drawing lessons from the story of Esau who forfeited his birthright due to a single moment of hunger. The speaker emphasizes that holding onto grudges or bitterness can cause us to lose spiritual blessings, urging listeners to proactively seek peace, even when others are at fault. True reconciliation requires a willingness to 'die to self' and guard one's tongue to restore relationships for the sake of peace.
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.
11mNCCF Church
transcribingBobby McDonald - 4 Distractions To Devotion
Bobby McDonald · Apr 23, 2018 · 11m
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation happens both individually through cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by functioning fully within the local church.
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.
15mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Grow In Knowing God, Not Just Knowing About Him
Bobby McDonald · Feb 26, 2018 · 15m
The central message is that Christian life must move beyond merely knowing *about* God to deeply *knowing* Him through personal experience and obedience. The speaker warns against intellectualism, cautioning that a head full of knowledge without corresponding love or action is meaningless, comparing it to a perpetual student who never graduates. True faith requires seeing oneself as 'as good as dead' until God works in one's life, leading to tangible obedience rather than just intellectual excitement.
22mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - A Servant Is One Who Lives For The One Who Loves Him
Bobby McDonald · Feb 11, 2018 · 22m
A true servant of the Lord serves out of genuine love and gratitude for God, not merely out of routine or for self-glory. The speaker warns against performing religious acts or service with hidden motives, comparing this to the Pharisee who prayed to himself. The core message is maintaining a deep, personal relationship with God, ensuring that service flows from a heart of love rather than obligation or habit.
12mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Meditations On The Parable Of The Talents
Bobby McDonald · Jan 30, 2018 · 12m
The sermon uses the Parable of the Talents to teach that all believers are equally rich in the Lord, regardless of perceived gifts or resources. True faithfulness is measured not by the amount possessed, but by what one actively does with what they have, emphasizing that one must always be ready to use their abilities to please God. The ultimate reward for faithfulness is greater responsibility and the joy of serving the Lord.
11mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Three Foundational Questions
Bobby McDonald · Nov 13, 2017 · 11m
The speaker emphasizes that following Jesus is fundamentally simple, urging listeners to avoid overcomplicating their relationship with God. He outlines three foundational questions necessary for a daily walk with Christ: recognizing that Jesus died personally for you, desiring a deep, personal relationship with Him through His Word, and demonstrating commitment by actively denying personal will in the face of sin. The core message is to return to the simplicity and childlike faith of one's initial commitment to Christ.
10mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Being Led by the Spirit
Bobby McDonald · Oct 3, 2017 · 10m
The central message is that true Christian living involves being led by the Spirit rather than by personal emotions or rules. The speaker uses the example of Jesus's interaction with the Syrophoenician woman to illustrate that Jesus was constantly listening to and being led by the Father's will, not just adhering to strict rules. He encourages the audience to cultivate this habit of constant listening to God to avoid sin and live in alignment with the Spirit's guidance.
13mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Don't Faint At The Discipline Of The Lord
Bobby McDonald · Jul 20, 2017 · 13m
The central message is to not faint or despair when experiencing the Lord's discipline or conviction. The speaker draws from Hebrews 12:5, emphasizing that such discipline comes from a Father's love because God desires our improvement. He compares this process to slow, persistent progress, urging believers to maintain endurance through conviction rather than giving up due to discouragement.
13mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Taking Action On God's Word
Bobby McDonald · Jun 28, 2017 · 13m
The central message is that Christian life is a call to action, emphasizing that hearing God's word requires corresponding action to be truly transformative. The speaker draws from the example of Peter being roused by an angel and the wisdom of building a house on the rock, stressing that merely feeling nourished by teaching is insufficient; one must have an intention to actively apply what is heard. This commitment to action is what allows believers to live a life that reflects Christ.
17mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Who Is Caring For God's Familiy
Bobby McDonald · Jun 7, 2017 · 17m
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian goal is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. He argues that caring for God's family—the local church—is a divine responsibility, drawing parallels between caring for one's own family and caring for fellow believers. Ultimately, the message calls for a renewed burden for the local church, recognizing that the care for God's family is essential to the believer's joy and fulfilling Christ's commission.