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8mBobby McDonald - Faith Is My Opinion Of God And His Character
Bobby McDonald · Feb 27
10mBobby McDonald - How Deep The Father's Love Is For Us
Bobby McDonald · Feb 1
9mBobby McDonald - A Life Of Ease Is Not The Mountain Top
Bobby McDonald · Dec 21
9mBobby McDonald - Security In God's Love For Us
Bobby McDonald · Nov 21
11mBobby McDonald - Serving Out Of Love, Not Working For Salvation
Bobby McDonald · Oct 11
13mBobby McDonald - Consider Him Who Has Endured
Bobby McDonald · Oct 3
9mBobby McDonald - We Reap What We Sow
Bobby McDonald · Sep 19
14mBobby McDonald - Faith And Optimism
Bobby McDonald · Sep 12
10mBobby McDonald - God Cares Even About The Little Things
Bobby McDonald · Jul 18
19mBobby McDonald - Coming To the End Of Our Self Confidence
Bobby McDonald · Jul 5
21mBobby McDonald - Examining Ourselves To See If We Are In The Faith
Bobby McDonald · Jun 2
10mBobby McDonald - Inheriting God's Promises Through Faith And Patience
Bobby McDonald · Apr 25
7mBobby McDonald - A Testimony Of God's Deliverance From Slavery To Fear
Bobby McDonald · Apr 4
25mBobby McDonald - Reasons For Snake Bites
Bobby McDonald · Feb 15
6mBobby McDonald - God Strengthens Us To Be Content In Any Circumstance
Bobby McDonald · Jan 18
6mBobby McDonald - Repenting Of Unbelief
Bobby McDonald · Dec 15
6mBobby McDonald - Take it to the Lord in prayer
Bobby McDonald · Dec 7
12mBobby McDonand - God Is Rooting For Us
Bobby McDonald · Nov 9
9mBobby McDonald - Faith that God is merciful
Bobby McDonald · Nov 2
3m 3sBobby McDonald - Pray, God can do anything
Bobby McDonald · Oct 26
13mBobby McDonald - God put a joy in my heart
Bobby McDonald · Oct 26
7mBobby McDonald - Dwell on God's promises
Bobby McDonald · Oct 19
8mBobby McDonald - God is our refuge
Bobby McDonald · Oct 5
19mBobby McDonald - The Book of Romans - Sin, Mercy & Victory
Bobby McDonald · Aug 10
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.
8mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Faith Is My Opinion Of God And His Character
Bobby McDonald · Feb 27, 2017 · 8m
The central message is that true faith is defined by having a high opinion of God, viewing Him as greater than anything in the world. The speaker emphasizes that our faith is revealed by our response to God's Word; small faith reflects a small opinion of God. He urges listeners to believe that God is eager to give good things and to always see Him as all-powerful, avoiding the pitfall of thinking He is stingy.
10mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - How Deep The Father's Love Is For Us
Bobby McDonald · Feb 1, 2017 · 10m
The central message is the profound, comforting, and leading nature of God's love, exemplified by the image of a father holding a child's hand. God's presence provides ultimate comfort, refuge, and guidance through life's uncertainties, surpassing any temporary comfort. Furthermore, the sermon emphasizes the immeasurable value of God's love, which was demonstrated by the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, something no earthly riches could ever compare to.
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.
9mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Security In God's Love For Us
Bobby McDonald · Nov 21, 2016 · 9m
The core message is that our security comes from the unwavering love of God, which guarantees victory through all life's trials, such as tribulation or persecution. This truth changes our attitude, removes fear, and empowers us to fight sin because we know we have the victory in Christ. Believers must continually return to God's love and strength, much like David and Jesus, to remain grounded against lies that try to convince them otherwise.
11mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Serving Out Of Love, Not Working For Salvation
Bobby McDonald · Oct 11, 2016 · 11m
The central message is that Christians must understand they are saved by faith alone, not by their works or performance. The speaker warns against the temptation to feel they must 'work' to earn God's favor, citing Paul's letter to the Galatians. True Christian living means working out of love and gratitude for Christ's finished work, not out of fear of losing salvation.
13mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Consider Him Who Has Endured
Bobby McDonald · Oct 3, 2016 · 13m
The central message is that the Christian life is a marathon requiring endurance, which is best modeled by looking to Jesus Christ. The speaker outlines four key ways Jesus endured his race: without getting discouraged, with faith and patience, in the fear of the Lord, and with self-restraint. By emulating Jesus' perseverance, believers can avoid growing weary and losing heart.
9mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - We Reap What We Sow
Bobby McDonald · Sep 19, 2016 · 9m
The sermon emphasizes the principle of sowing and reaping, advising that what we consciously feed our minds will eventually manifest in our lives. To cultivate a life reflecting Christ, we must guard our hearts by controlling the input to our minds, avoiding negative sources like gossip or excessive focus on materialism. True transformation comes when the truth of God's Word is sown into a heart that receives it with faith, leading to a good harvest.
14mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Faith And Optimism
Bobby McDonald · Sep 12, 2016 · 14m
The central message is that true faith requires actively combating pessimism, which the speaker identifies as an 'evil cousin of unbelief.' To maintain a positive outlook, believers must intentionally focus their minds on what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and praiseworthy, as instructed in Philippians 4:8. By focusing on God's promises and character rather than current difficulties, one can cultivate an attitude of joyful expectation for Christ's return.
10mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - God Cares Even About The Little Things
Bobby McDonald · Jul 18, 2016 · 10m
The speaker shares how a recent physical ailment led him to meditate on God's care, particularly focusing on Matthew 6. He emphasizes that God's care extends not just to major spiritual matters but also to the small, temporary details of life, like minor aches and pains. Ultimately, he concludes that because God is our Father, every burden, no matter how small, is also His burden.
19mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Coming To the End Of Our Self Confidence
Bobby McDonald · Jul 5, 2016 · 19m
The central message is that true Christian wisdom requires humility, contrasting the tendency to rely on clever reasoning with the need to approach God's Word like a child. The speaker emphasizes that when our minds become elevated or prideful, we must become foolish to realize our dependence on God. He also highlighted that true strength comes after reaching a point of utter dependence, as exemplified by Peter.
21mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Examining Ourselves To See If We Are In The Faith
Bobby McDonald · Jun 2, 2016 · 21m
The central message is the necessity for Christians to regularly examine themselves to ensure their faith is genuine, regardless of how long they have been in the church. True spiritual growth is proven not by tenure, but by observable inner changes in humility, gratitude, and fellowship. The speaker emphasizes that examining one's life against God's Word, like comparing colored toothbrushes in dim light, reveals areas of sin or spiritual blindness that must be addressed.
10mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Inheriting God's Promises Through Faith And Patience
Bobby McDonald · Apr 25, 2016 · 10m
True faith requires not only works but also patience to fully inherit God's promises. The speaker emphasizes that God's timing is often slower than ours, requiring endurance and perseverance. He urges listeners not to give up hope in their faith, relationships, or ministry, as doing so means missing out on the blessings God has prepared.
7mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - A Testimony Of God's Deliverance From Slavery To Fear
Bobby McDonald · Apr 4, 2016 · 7m
The speaker shares a personal testimony of being freed from a lifelong slavery to fear through knowing God's love. He emphasizes that God's power can make us whole regardless of our current circumstances, drawing parallels between divine restoration and fixing something broken in life. Ultimately, the message is one of hope, reminding listeners that God's mercies are new every morning, and nothing can separate us from His love.
25mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Reasons For Snake Bites
Bobby McDonald · Feb 15, 2016 · 25m
The speaker encourages the audience not to feel useless, reminding them that God has a specific role for everyone in the body of Christ, comparing it to the interconnectedness of electrical wiring. He uses the analogy of a snake bite—representing life's difficult, impossible-to-solve circumstances—to teach that these hardships ultimately drive us to seek God. The core message is to rest in God's sovereignty, accepting that we do not need to know the 'why' of everything, but rather to trust Him as our only hope.
6mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - God Strengthens Us To Be Content In Any Circumstance
Bobby McDonald · Jan 18, 2016 · 6m
The central message is that God provides the strength necessary to remain content and faithful in every circumstance, whether good or bad. Drawing from Philippians 4:13, the speaker clarifies that this strength is not for making life easy, but for enduring through difficulty. True contentment comes from relying solely on God's strength, rather than on external circumstances or the support of others.
6mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Repenting Of Unbelief
Bobby McDonald · Dec 15, 2015 · 6m
The speaker emphasizes the seriousness of unbelief, noting that it is the root of many sins like complaining, fear, and doubt, which essentially communicate a lack of trust in God. He urges listeners to repent wholeheartedly from this unbelief by cultivating an eager, expectant faith, much like those who anticipate the return of Christ and the heavenly city described in Hebrews 11.
6mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Take it to the Lord in prayer
Bobby McDonald · Dec 7, 2015 · 6m
The central message is that finding peace and rest in life's burdens comes from consistently taking everything to the Lord in prayer. The speaker illustrates this with personal examples and biblical accounts, such as David strengthening himself in the Lord after great loss. True rest is found not only in prayer but also in the subsequent obedience to God's will, which releases the pressure of anxious thoughts.
12mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonand - God Is Rooting For Us
Bobby McDonald · Nov 9, 2015 · 12m
The speaker reflects on a real-life dilemma regarding home renovations, contrasting worldly wisdom with God's will. He learns that giving everything to God, even when it seems unwise by worldly standards, is honoring to Him. The message culminates in the understanding that living with integrity—letting your 'yes' be yes and your 'no' be no—is the path to God's intimacy, illustrating that God is actively rooting for us to follow His will.
9mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Faith that God is merciful
Bobby McDonald · Nov 2, 2015 · 9m
The speaker advises believers to approach life decisions with faith, remembering that God is in control and we should not plan too far ahead or base choices on fear. True faith involves submitting our plans to God's will and trusting in His mercy, rather than questioning His power or goodness. The core message emphasizes having full confidence not only in God's power but also in His merciful nature.
3m 3sNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Pray, God can do anything
Bobby McDonald · Oct 26, 2015 · 3m 3s
The central message is the simple yet profound call to prayer, encapsulated by the phrase, "God can do anything." The speaker emphasizes that believers should not underestimate God's power and should approach Him with every burden, praying until that burden is lifted, much like Jesus in Gethsemane or Paul with his thorn. He encourages the congregation to boldly approach God's throne because Jesus has made a way.
13mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - God put a joy in my heart
Bobby McDonald · Oct 26, 2015 · 13m
The speaker discusses the joy found in the Lord, comparing it to the 'cup of Salvation' and the rest found in sleep. True joy in Christ is not fleeting like a good mood or material possession, but a constant source of rejuvenation that sustains us through difficult times. This joy should motivate us daily to count everything else as rubbish in comparison to the treasure of Christ, echoing the call to sell all things to gain the Kingdom.
7mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Dwell on God's promises
Bobby McDonald · Oct 19, 2015 · 7m
The central message is to intentionally dwell on God's promises rather than focusing on current difficulties or complaints. The speaker emphasizes that our minds should focus on what is true, honorable, right, pure, and lovely, drawing specific comfort from passages about the Lord's return. True hope, which allows for joy in all circumstances, is grounded solely in Christ's promises, not in temporary earthly blessings.
8mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - God is our refuge
Bobby McDonald · Oct 5, 2015 · 8m
The central message is that Christians should find their ultimate joy, peace, and refuge only in God, not in worldly circumstances or achievements. The speaker emphasizes that God often withholds answers to earthly prayers to redirect our focus toward Him alone, encouraging a consistent, childlike conversation with God. True spiritual rest is found in continually returning to Him, as illustrated by the Psalms and the need to cast all cares upon Him.
19mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - The Book of Romans - Sin, Mercy & Victory
Bobby McDonald · Aug 10, 2015 · 19m
The speaker summarizes the Book of Romans, stating that humanity is inherently sinful and hopeless, making God's justification through Jesus Christ the only hope. He emphasizes that believers should strive to live Christlike lives empowered by the Holy Spirit, build up the church, and love their enemies. Ultimately, the message centers on relying completely on God's mercy through faith in Jesus, rather than personal works.