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12mBobby McDonand - God Is Rooting For Us
Bobby McDonald · Nov 9
11mBobby McDonald - Difficult People
Bobby McDonald · Oct 12
8mBobby McDonald - Doing everything vs. listening to the Spirit
Bobby McDonald · Sep 20
5mBobby McDonald - Simple Obedience
Bobby McDonald · Aug 31
14mBobby McDonald - God's Presence And Our Will
Bobby McDonald · Aug 23
7mBobby McDonald - Submitting to God's will
Bobby McDonald · Jul 19
11mBobby McDonald - The difference between love for God and devotion to Him
Bobby McDonald · Jul 13
7mBobby McDonald - Colossians 1:21
Bobby McDonald · Mar 29
8mBobby McDonald - Colossians 1:18
Bobby McDonald · Mar 9
17mBobby McDonald - Having a burden for the local church
Bobby McDonald · Jan 26
17mBobby McDonald - True discipleship
Bobby McDonald · Jan 12
26mThat I May Know Christ Intimately - Bobby Mcdonald
Bobby McDonald · Jan 7
8mBobby McDonald - Colossians 1:9
Bobby McDonald · Jan 5
16mBobby McDonald - What was Jesus like
Bobby McDonald · Jan 5
8mBobby McDonald - Philippians 3:12 - 16
Bobby McDonald · Nov 26
7mBobby McDonald - Philippians 3:17
Bobby McDonald · Sep 15
36mChrist in You, the Hope of Glory - Bobby McDonald - August 1, 2014 (Session 13)
Bobby McDonald · Aug 6
38mFilled With the Knowledge of His Will - Bobby McDonald - July 30, 2014 (Session 10)
Bobby McDonald · Aug 5
34mThree Practical Areas of Surrender - Bobby McDonald - July 29, 2014 (Session 4)
Bobby McDonald · Jul 30
August 4 | Daily Devotion | The Mark Of New Covenant Blessing Is Not Wealth And Health | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
True blessing under the New Covenant is not measured by material wealth and health, but by spiritual transformation and union with Christ. The mark of God's blessing is internal holiness and a clear vision of Christ, not external prosperity.
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.
11mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Difficult People
Bobby McDonald · Oct 12, 2015 · 11m
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.
8mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Doing everything vs. listening to the Spirit
Bobby McDonald · Sep 20, 2015 · 8m
The central message is that Christian life requires actively listening to the Holy Spirit rather than trying to accomplish everything through personal effort. The speaker uses the analogy of a piano player to illustrate that believers only need to focus on their individual role, connected to the 'head' (Christ/God), rather than trying to manage every need within the church. True service comes from submission to God's specific leading, which is more productive than self-directed effort.
5mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Simple Obedience
Bobby McDonald · Aug 31, 2015 · 5m
The central message is that true spiritual growth comes not just from meditating on scripture, but from practicing simple, childlike obedience to what God reveals. The speaker emphasizes that applying plain biblical principles, such as working heartily for the Lord or being quick to listen and slow to speak, is the way to gain deeper understanding and build up the body of Christ.
14mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - God's Presence And Our Will
Bobby McDonald · Aug 23, 2015 · 14m
The central message is that to experience God's presence, one must surrender their own will and ambitions, mirroring Jesus' life. The speaker draws parallels from Jesus' time in the temple and his quiet moments with God to illustrate that true closeness to God requires focusing solely on Him. Ultimately, the speaker equates the 'veil' separating humanity from God's presence with our own will, suggesting that crucifying our will is the way to enter into God's presence.
7mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Submitting to God's will
Bobby McDonald · Jul 19, 2015 · 7m
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.
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.
7mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Colossians 1:21
Bobby McDonald · Mar 29, 2015 · 7m
The central message is the necessity of actively taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ to combat a mind set hostile toward God. The speaker emphasizes that true victory over temptation requires a proactive surrender—a pre-determined decision to yield one's will to God's desires, much like programming a safe system. This surrender, exemplified by watching and praying, allows believers to overcome temptations when they arise.
8mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Colossians 1:18
Bobby McDonald · Mar 9, 2015 · 8m
Jesus Christ is established as the head of the body, which is the church, meaning believers are meant to actively participate in God's work rather than passively receiving it. The sermon emphasizes that Christian life requires taking responsibility and laboring for Christ, both in personal growth and within the community. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that Jesus remains preeminent in every area of life, causing all other concerns to dim.
17mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Having a burden for the local church
Bobby McDonald · Jan 26, 2015 · 17m
The central message is that a godly love for the local church is a commitment to concern for the spiritual growth of fellow believers, aiming for Christ-likeness. True unity requires moving beyond self-concern and embracing the shared journey toward this ultimate goal. The speaker uses the Israelites' unbelief regarding the Promised Land to illustrate that we must fully trust God's plan for the church's development, even when the process is difficult or unseen.
17mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - True discipleship
Bobby McDonald · Jan 12, 2015 · 17m
True discipleship is defined not by outward actions or visible sacrifices, but by the inward willingness to deny oneself and follow God's will. The speaker emphasizes that merely performing religious acts or serving others is insufficient if the motive is not pure. True discipleship requires a deep, internal commitment to Christ that supersedes all other desires, even when no one is watching.
26mCFC India
That I May Know Christ Intimately - Bobby Mcdonald
Bobby McDonald · Jan 7, 2015 · 26m
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian life is more than just waiting for heaven; it involves cultivating an intimate relationship with Christ right now. He draws from the New Covenant truths to teach that believers can experience 'heaven on Earth' by knowing Christ deeply. The message also touches on freedom from various struggles like guilt, discouragement, and legalism, drawing parallels to Peter's miraculous release from prison.
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.
8mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Philippians 3:12 - 16
Bobby McDonald · Nov 26, 2014 · 8m
Paul compares the Christian life to a race, emphasizing that the goal is not merely salvation, but the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus. He urges believers to maintain this zealous pursuit of knowing God, suggesting that true seeking involves dedicating oneself wholeheartedly to drawing closer to Jesus, rather than adhering to specific religious actions. The central message is to make knowing God the ultimate priority in life.
7mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Philippians 3:17
Bobby McDonald · Sep 15, 2014 · 7m
The passage encourages believers to follow the example of those who are striving to be like Christ, urging them to observe and emulate the godly qualities they see in others. The speaker emphasizes that the church community acts like a picture of Jesus, where each individual possesses a 'strip' or piece of Christ's image. By observing the gifts and godliness in fellow believers, one is motivated to grow in those areas where they are lacking.
36mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Christ in You, the Hope of Glory - Bobby McDonald - August 1, 2014 (Session 13)
Bobby McDonald · Aug 6, 2014 · 36m
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.
38mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Filled With the Knowledge of His Will - Bobby McDonald - July 30, 2014 (Session 10)
Bobby McDonald · Aug 5, 2014 · 38m
The speaker discusses Paul's prayer for the Colossians, emphasizing that the goal of Christian life and prayer should be to be filled with the knowledge of God's will so that one may please Christ. He advises listeners to categorize their prayers into two types: those aligned with God's promises (which can be approached with boldness) and personal desires (which require a spirit of surrender). Ultimately, the focus should always be on pleasing Christ, even when our own desires conflict with what God may ultimately provide.
34mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Three Practical Areas of Surrender - Bobby McDonald - July 29, 2014 (Session 4)
Bobby McDonald · Jul 30, 2014 · 34m
The central message is that Christ must have preeminence in every area of life, drawing parallels from Colossians 1:18 and Matthew 13:44. The speaker emphasizes that recognizing Christ's supreme value is like finding a hidden treasure, making everything else seem worthless by comparison. He encourages the audience to seek out people whose lives demonstrate this high value placed on Christ, as this inspires one's own faith journey.