NCF Sunday Talks

Paul the Sent One (Apostle) is a hero to many people. In this introductory Talk, we hear a little about his background, violently persecuting the fledgling Church and yet a few months before he was executed in Rome, he knew that he had fought a good race and that he had been faithful to God's call on his life. God had drastically transformed him, changing the trajectory of his life. May we to...

Many of us say, "Amen!" regularly. What does it mean? It reminds us that God's Word is firm and true. God is faithful. We can rest in His grace. The four Gospel writers help us to understand the real importance of Jesus' words as they fairly often include the word at the beginning of statements made by Jesus. Like a town crier, let us listen carefully to what Jesus proclaims to...

God is our Father. We may not have had great dads growing or we may long to have been a father, so Father's Day may not be a day to celebrate. However, look how Jesus treated those who were physically around Him on earth. Aim to connect with God. He loves you. He can do things in your life that you can't even imagine. Open your heart and mind to Him. The script for the whole Service can...

Athletes who are serious with what they are doing make it a priority to do what their coach tells them to do. When and how to exercise, what to eat, sleep well and so on. As we follow God as our Lord, so we too should make it a priority to do what He tells us to do. We need to take purposeful actions if we intend to follow Him seriously and with conviction.  How wonderful that God makes it part of...

Our brains cope with remembering a phenomenal amount of information. Some things are much more important than others! Jesus' death, resurrection and ascension are vital to be pondered regularly in our lives. We travel much faster from bondage towards freedom as we meditate on God's strength, kindness and brilliance. Our Lord continues to lavish His love on us. The Bible reminds us to del...

Many of us have attended wedding ceremonies as guests. We're used to what goes on there. Something extremely important has happened. Jesus is calling us, the Church, to be His Bride! God paid what He thought you were worth to make this happen and He is still sending us love letters, which show His affection and commitment to us.  Let's linger at the Lord's table. We won't grow...

Millennia ago God spoke to a selected few - perhaps, kings, priests and prophets. The coming of the Holy Spirit  in Jerusalem at Pentecost was a seismic change. Now God would speak to anyone. How is your connectivity with God? Are you plugged into Him? Let Him equip and empower to work for Him. Ask Him to increase your desire, thirst and love for Jesus. The script for the whole Service can be read...

"This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him." Matthew (chapter 17), Mark (chapter 9) and Luke (chapter 9) all describe Jesus going to the top of a mountain with Peter, James and John. They weren't alone for long, as Moses and Elijah appeared and talked with Jesus. Why did this happen to three of Jesus' disciples and why is it still applicable for you to...

Two of Jesus' followers were walking towards Emmaus when Jesus joined them, though they were not aware that it was Him. It was Resurrection Day and they simply didn't know the major significance of what was happening.  God is calling us not to simply 'stare into the sky' (Acts 1) of where we last saw the Lord, but to work with and for Him on the missions that He has given us al...

Whilst physically on earth, Jesus didn't leave people in their valley of despair with health or relationship issues. He had compassion, entered their dark valley and then transformed their life. God is still transforming lives today. He comes to guide, confront, heal and encourage us whilst we are in a valley. Perhaps a valley is a good place to be? Reach out to God, knowing that He is with y...

The first part of this recording marks Malachi being dedicated to God. We pray for him and thank God for who he is. In John 4, we hear about how Jesus waited at a well to have a conversation with a woman who He knew was coming. Jesus promised Living Water to well up within her life. Her testimony enabled others to be transformed by Jesus too. Let's allow God to really do something special in...

What an unexpected place to meet the Saviour of the World - up a tree! Yet, that is what happened to a hated man in Jericho. Jesus was coming by and Zacchaeus wanted to see Him, so overcome the obstacles that he had. Today, Jesus is still saying, "I must stay at your house today!" to you. Jesus is close to you. Call out to Him and put your trust and hope in Him. It is certainly worth get...

Peter, one of the leaders of the early Church, had been put in prison due to his faith in Jesus. His spiritual family prayed to God and He supernaturally released Peter.  This story in Acts 12 reminds us that God is much greater than our biggest problems, our biggest mistakes and our biggest dreams. He is the vine and we are the branches. Let's all make God front and centre in our lives. We n...

Our earliest ancestors went away from God, deciding to do their own thing. Due to His love for humanity, God had a plan to reconcile His creation back to Himself. On this Easter Sunday, we think again about how God so loved the world that He sent His only Son to die for all of us. Without Jesus dying for us, it would have been impossible to escape our eternal destination of hell. Jesus willingly h...

Jesus entered Jerusalem on what we term 'Palm Sunday' in a specific way. He came on a donkey, showing that He was bringing peace and in order to fulfill an Old Testament Scripture. The people of that city responded in certain ways.  How do we respond when we know that God is particularly with us? Open the door of your heart to God, welcoming Him into your life with humility and then hono...

If we see a medical emergency often we would want to help the person if it is safe and appropriate to do so. We are in a spiritual emergency. God believes in the death penalty - eternal separation from Him. However, Jesus came so that we could be reconciled with God and that penalty could be sorted out forever. God calls us to arise and shine for Him. We have such great news to tell others! We can...

Jesus met a Samaritan woman near a well. What He said to her turned her life around. She then went off to speak to many others about what Jesus has said to her. In this Talk, we are encouraged to get to know Jesus better, as a testimony is always produced when people meet Jesus. Other people need to hear your testimony. Be ready to give it! The script for the whole Service can be read here . [Plea...

Jesus spoke a lot about forgiveness. It's the nitty gritty of faith. What did He mean though? What didn't He mean? How do we make it part of our lifestyle and not just an occasional event?  Jesus came to earth to bring us freedom. Let's keep close to our Lord and see what will happen in our lives and in the lives of others when we abandon ourselves to God. The script for the whole S...

God inspired the Bible to be written in order to stimulate us to become more like Him and to do things like Him. God is on a Mission and He has invited all of us to act with Him - through our character and through our actions. We can get involved with His Mission in a wide range of ways. It is good to practice them, but He will also quicken us when they are best to be used for the blessing of othe...

In the last Talk of this Series, we sum up what we have thought about so far and the implications for our individual lives. Let Jesus wear His crown in your life! Don't quickly scamper out of times of testing. Sometimes God wants to bring you through times of heartache and sorrow so that you can be a blessing to others in the future. The River can be a positive place to be. Allow God to grip...

Sometimes God gives His People or an individual a decision to make and delaying that decision is simply wrong. In Joshua 24, the Israelites are given a choice between wholeheartedly following God or to go back and worship idols that are powerless and are of no long-term value. We have similar choices today. Will you serve God with all your being or not? The script for the whole Service can be read...

Humans are resourceful and creative, but often it is only God and His power, anointing and care that will see us through different circumstances in our lives. In this Talk, we explore how the Israelites definitely needed God's supernatural help as they conquered the Promised Land (Land of Holiness).  We shouldn't only expect God to work in our church buildings, but in every place we go -...

The Israelites entered the Promised Land and saw God do miracles at Jericho. Not everyone followed God's plans though in this land of holiness. They needed to live holy lives in the Holy Land. Being holy means being set apart and consecrated for God and wanting to catch His essence as you spend quality time with Him. We are certainly not good enough without God's merited grace in our liv...

Do you like surprises in your life? It depends what it is of course. Does everything make sense in your life? It is all sewn up, neat and tidy? What God did in the Bible and in our modern world doesn't always make sense to us. It doesn't need to. He is God and we are not! He is Sovereign and we are not! His ways are always the best ways in any circumstance in our lives.  God has good pla...

The Israelites had crossed the River Jordan and so surely the next step was to concentrate on how to be physically ready for the battles ahead? No! God appeared to Joshua as a theophany (recounted in Joshua 5) and Joshua quickly responded by worshipping God. Let us too be quick to respond when we encounter the living, holy and awesome God! Let Jesus wear His crown, without desiring to wear it ours...