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15mBobby McDonald - Grow In Knowing God, Not Just Knowing About Him
Bobby McDonald · Feb 26
19mBobby McDonald - Coming To the End Of Our Self Confidence
Bobby McDonald · Jul 5
5mBobby McDonald - The Cross Puts An End To All Of Our Questions
Bobby McDonald · Jun 6
25mBobby McDonald - Temptation: Watch, Pray, Resist, Flee
Bobby McDonald · Aug 1
17mBobby McDonald - Who Is Caring For God's Familiy
Bobby McDonald · Jun 7
22mBobby McDonald - Repentance: Turn Your Sin Into A Win For God's Kingdom
Bobby McDonald · Dec 19
11mBobby McDonald - Difficult People
Bobby McDonald · Oct 12
27mBobby McDonald - Abiding, Pruning, Knowing the Power of His Resurrection
Bobby McDonald · Apr 10
18mBobby McDonald - This Season Isn’t Forever, Beware of Squandering It
Bobby McDonald · Feb 20
17mBobby McDonald - Seek Wisdom, Fear The Lord, Remain Needy
Bobby McDonald · Feb 15
11mBobby McDonald - Three Foundational Questions
Bobby McDonald · Nov 13
9mBobby McDonald - Discouragement Hinders Our Relationship With God And Our Fight Against Sin
Bobby McDonald · Jan 9
28mBobby McDonald - Be Easy On Others
Bobby McDonald · Sep 12
18mBobby McDonald - Don't Let Routine Replace Relationship
Bobby McDonald · Jan 9
7mBobby McDonald - Submitting to God's will
Bobby McDonald · Jul 19
5mBobby McDonald - Shine The Light On Your Deeds To See Their Origin
Bobby McDonald · Apr 20
5mBobby Mcdonald - God Creates Needs to Make us Needy for Him
Bobby McDonald · Oct 16
7mBobby McDonald - Be Teachable
Bobby McDonald · Sep 26
10mBobby McDonald - Praising God For Our Family In The Lord
Bobby McDonald · Jan 17
28mBobby McDonald - Not an error in doctrine, but an error in emphasis
Bobby McDonald · Sep 21
19mBobby McDonald - Encouragements While Building A Three Story House
Bobby McDonald · Dec 20
17mBobby McDonald - From Glory to Glory
Bobby McDonald · Jan 2
36mChrist in You, the Hope of Glory - Bobby McDonald - August 1, 2014 (Session 13)
Bobby McDonald · Aug 6
8mBobby McDonald - Fleeing from gossip
Bobby McDonald · Nov 23
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Bobby McDonald - Grow In Knowing God, Not Just Knowing About Him
Bobby McDonald · Feb 26, 2018 · 15m · NCCF Church
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.
Bobby McDonald - Coming To the End Of Our Self Confidence
Bobby McDonald · Jul 5, 2016 · 19m · NCCF Church
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.
Bobby McDonald - The Cross Puts An End To All Of Our Questions
Bobby McDonald · Jun 6, 2022 · 5m · NCCF Church
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.
Bobby McDonald - Temptation: Watch, Pray, Resist, Flee
Bobby McDonald · Aug 1, 2022 · 25m · NCCF Church
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.
Bobby McDonald - Who Is Caring For God's Familiy
Bobby McDonald · Jun 7, 2017 · 17m · NCCF Church
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.
Bobby McDonald - Repentance: Turn Your Sin Into A Win For God's Kingdom
Bobby McDonald · Dec 19, 2022 · 22m · NCCF Church
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.
Bobby McDonald - Difficult People
Bobby McDonald · Oct 12, 2015 · 11m · NCCF Church
The speaker discusses how Christians are called to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. He shares three lessons learned from difficult people: first, recognizing that we ourselves are flawed, which fosters mercy; second, embracing the call to love enemies and pray for persecutors, mirroring God's kindness to us; and third, understanding that influencing others is best done through gentle love and warmth rather than force or confrontation.
Bobby McDonald - Abiding, Pruning, Knowing the Power of His Resurrection
Bobby McDonald · Apr 10, 2023 · 27m · NCCF Church
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.
Bobby McDonald - This Season Isn’t Forever, Beware of Squandering It
Bobby McDonald · Feb 20, 2020 · 18m · NCCF Church
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.
Bobby McDonald - Seek Wisdom, Fear The Lord, Remain Needy
Bobby McDonald · Feb 15, 2022 · 17m · NCCF Church
The central message is that true wisdom comes from being humble, accepting counsel, and acknowledging our need for God. The speaker emphasizes that the greatest danger is assuming self-sufficiency, urging listeners to adopt a constant sense of neediness before God. This humility, or being 'poor in spirit,' is presented as the foundation for all wisdom and spiritual growth.
Bobby McDonald - Three Foundational Questions
Bobby McDonald · Nov 13, 2017 · 11m · NCCF Church
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.
Bobby McDonald - Discouragement Hinders Our Relationship With God And Our Fight Against Sin
Bobby McDonald · Jan 9, 2019 · 9m · NCCF Church
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.
Bobby McDonald - Be Easy On Others
Bobby McDonald · Sep 12, 2022 · 28m · NCCF Church
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.
Bobby McDonald - Don't Let Routine Replace Relationship
Bobby McDonald · Jan 9, 2018 · 18m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christian life must be a genuine relationship with God, not merely a routine of religious activities. The speaker warns against letting the motions of faith—like regular Bible study or prayer—replace the heart's connection to God. He emphasizes that true spiritual health requires radical honesty before God, acknowledging where joy or devotion has waned, and maintaining a balance between recognizing personal inability and trusting in God's power to accomplish everything through Christ.
Bobby McDonald - Submitting to God's will
Bobby McDonald · Jul 19, 2015 · 7m · NCCF Church
The central message is the importance of submitting to God's will in all circumstances. The speaker shares personal anecdotes, such as accepting traffic delays and yielding a parking spot, to illustrate that peace comes from accepting what God allows, even when it contradicts personal desires. He emphasizes that true submission, like Mary's response, means prioritizing God's will over personal rights or comfort.
Bobby McDonald - Shine The Light On Your Deeds To See Their Origin
Bobby McDonald · Apr 20, 2020 · 5m · NCCF Church
The central message is that true Christian living requires bringing all deeds, thoughts, and attitudes into the light of God's truth to ensure they are genuinely wrought by God's will. The speaker encourages believers to adopt the attitude of constant self-examination, similar to David's plea, to purify their inner selves. By continually checking one's actions and thoughts against the Lord's will, believers can grow closer to reflecting Jesus.
Bobby Mcdonald - God Creates Needs to Make us Needy for Him
Bobby McDonald · Oct 16, 2013 · 5m · NCCF Church
The speaker discusses the concept of being filled by the Holy Spirit, noting that those who are thirsty or hungry are the ones who receive it. He shares personal struggles with self-sufficiency and the realization that life's trials, like Paul's thorn, are necessary for humility. Furthermore, he teaches that living in the presence of God is deeper than constantly thinking about Him, emphasizing that faithfulness in daily tasks, like work, is about pleasing God rather than constant mental focus.
Bobby McDonald - Be Teachable
Bobby McDonald · Sep 26, 2016 · 7m · NCCF Church
The central message is the necessity of being teachable and recognizing that Christian growth requires more than just the Bible; it requires the community of the local church. The speaker warns that the untaught and unstable can distort scripture, and true spiritual maturity is achieved by submitting to the teaching provided by God through apostles, prophets, teachers, and pastors. Pride, specifically the belief that one can succeed alone, is identified as the greatest hindrance to progress.
Bobby McDonald - Praising God For Our Family In The Lord
Bobby McDonald · Jan 17, 2017 · 10m · NCCF Church
The speaker encourages spending time praising God specifically for one's family and the people God has placed in one's life. Drawing from Paul's letters, he notes that constant thanksgiving is a theme in apostolic writing. He further argues that differences within relationships, like marriage, are not obstacles but are divinely orchestrated 'friction' that polishes believers, helping them grow more like Christ.
Bobby McDonald - Not an error in doctrine, but an error in emphasis
Bobby McDonald · Sep 21, 2020 · 28m · NCCF Church
The central message is that the Christian life requires a focus on becoming an increasing reflection of Jesus daily, rather than merely focusing on doctrinal correctness. The speaker emphasizes that the correct emphasis in the last days is to be diligent to be found by Christ spotless, blameless, and having repented of every sin. This involves internal purity, obedience to Jesus' commands, and striving for holiness in one's daily life.
Bobby McDonald - Encouragements While Building A Three Story House
Bobby McDonald · Dec 20, 2021 · 19m · NCCF Church
The speaker uses the analogy of a three-story building to illustrate the dimensions of the Christian life: the foundation is confidence in God's love; the first floor is the individual walk with God; the second floor is family; and the third floor is church life. He emphasizes that each level must be built upon the one beneath it, stressing the need for boldness through God's Fatherly love, vigilance against sin, and consistent discipline to make progress in faith.
Bobby McDonald - From Glory to Glory
Bobby McDonald · Jan 2, 2016 · 17m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christians are called to be an exact reflection of Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that spiritual growth is a continuous process, comparing it to being transformed from glory to glory through the Spirit. He warns against the temptation of nostalgia, which can lead one to believe life is declining, reminding listeners instead that God is always working to make things better.
Christ in You, the Hope of Glory - Bobby McDonald - August 1, 2014 (Session 13)
Bobby McDonald · Aug 6, 2014 · 36m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central message is that God's primary goal for believers is not the accumulation of earthly accomplishments, but rather the process of being conformed to the image of Christ by dying to self. This transformation, described as moving from glory to glory, is accomplished by the Holy Spirit through self-denial and taking up one's cross daily. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual growth happens when believers are united within the body of Christ.
Bobby McDonald - Fleeing from gossip
Bobby McDonald · Nov 23, 2015 · 8m · NCCF Church
The central message is to actively resist participating in gossip and tearing others down, drawing parallels between this behavior and the sin described in Proverbs 11. The speaker emphasizes that Christians should not join in conversations that mock or slander others, instead choosing to let their light shine through faithful conduct and careful speech. Ultimately, the focus is on maintaining purity in speech and refusing to align oneself with the world's negative patterns.