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11mBobby McDonald - The difference between love for God and devotion to Him
Bobby McDonald · Jul 13
3m 3sBobby McDonald - Repeating God's Word To Ourselves
Bobby McDonald · Jun 15
29mNCCF Church Sharing - April 19, 2015
Bobby McDonald · Apr 19
8mBobby McDonald - Colossians 1:9
Bobby McDonald · Jan 5
16mBobby McDonald - What was Jesus like
Bobby McDonald · Jan 5
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.
11mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - The difference between love for God and devotion to Him
Bobby McDonald · Jul 13, 2015 · 11m
The speaker distinguishes between 'devotion to God' and 'love for God.' Devotion is defined as making one's life revolve around Jesus, exemplified by Mary choosing the 'good part' over Martha's many tasks. Love, conversely, is rooted in action for another's sake, citing John 15:13, and is best understood through keeping God's commandments (1 John 5:3) as a sacrifice. Ultimately, both concepts require centering life on Christ above all else.
3m 3sNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Repeating God's Word To Ourselves
Bobby McDonald · Jun 15, 2015 · 3m 3s
The central message is that living a Christian life requires the consistent, repetitive practice of internalizing God's truth, much like memorizing a verse. Just as verses fade without constant review, spiritual truths must be repeatedly spoken and lived out to become permanent parts of us. This process of continuous engagement with Scripture is what allows the Holy Spirit to bring truth to mind during times of need.
29mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - April 19, 2015
Bobby McDonald · Apr 19, 2015 · 29m
The sermon uses the stories of Jairus and the woman with the hemorrhage to emphasize the power of genuine faith. The central message is that believers must continue to believe in God's promises even when circumstances become impossible or when evidence suggests otherwise. The speaker stresses that faith acts as a conduit, allowing God's power to flow immediately, without needing evaluation or a back-and-forth process.
8mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Colossians 1:9
Bobby McDonald · Jan 5, 2015 · 8m
The central message is that Christians are called not just to know God's will, but to deeply understand it to know His heart. The speaker contrasts this understanding with merely obeying out of compulsion, drawing parallels from Psalm 32 and Psalm 73. Ultimately, true understanding leads to a joyful, surrendered life where one desires only God's will, realizing that God's plan is always best.
16mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - What was Jesus like
Bobby McDonald · Jan 5, 2015 · 16m
The central goal for Christians is to reflect Jesus Christ, which is achieved both individually through personal purity and corporately within the local church. The speaker argues that the best guide to Jesus' life is not observation, but rather following what Scripture commands, as Jesus' teachings, like the Sermon on the Mount, were rooted in his lived experience. Key aspects of his life included gentleness, a deep hunger for righteousness, immense mercy, and a focus on inward purity and heavenly concerns.