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Sunil Poonen - The Ministry of Righteousness without Condemnation

Sunil Poonen · Jun 24

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Zac Poonen - The Meaning of Repentance

Zac Poonen · Jun 11

Sunil Poonen - Growing in the likeness of Christ through daily repentance

Sunil Poonen · Mar 18

Zac Poonen - Repentance, Dying To Self and Being Filled with the Spirit

Zac Poonen · Mar 12

40m

Zac Poonen - God Desires Mercy More Than Sacrifice

Zac Poonen · Jan 29

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NCCF Church · Nov 28

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NCCF Church · Sep 11

Zac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 2: God does not remember our past sins

Zac Poonen · Aug 28

Jeremy Utley - Go to and fro, Weeping and Carrying

Jeremy Utley · Aug 7

Zac Poonen - The Two "Rests" That Christ Offers

Zac Poonen · Jul 24

Bobby McDonald - Four Things That Help Me Forgive Others

Bobby McDonald · Jun 19

14m

NCCF Church Sharing

NCCF Church · May 22

Zac Poonen - Repentance, Baptism and the Holy Spirit

Zac Poonen · May 22

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NCCF Church · Jan 23

Bobby McDonald - Repentance: Turn Your Sin Into A Win For God's Kingdom

Bobby McDonald · Dec 19

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NCCF Church · Nov 28

Zac Poonen - Blessed By God - In Order To Bless Others

Zac Poonen · Nov 14

11m

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NCCF Church · Aug 8

12m

Zac Poonen - The Essential Requirement To Be Baptized

Zac Poonen · Jul 18

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NCCF Church · Jul 11

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Jeremy Utley - Have You Failed? All Is Not Lost

Jeremy Utley · Jun 20

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.

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Zac Poonen - Those Who Judge Themselves Daily Can Break Bread

Zac Poonen · Dec 9, 2024 · 9m

Zac Poonen teaches that believers must judge themselves daily through self-examination to avoid judgment in eternity. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 11:31 and the example of Adam and Eve, he emphasizes that we should examine our own hearts, words, and thoughts rather than pointing fingers at others—a habit that leads to participating in the Lord's Supper worthily. The practice of daily self-judgment, not just at communion, transforms our lives and ensures we face zero judgment before Christ.

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Andrei Pavlov - The Power Belongs to God

Andrei Pavlov · Oct 14, 2024 · 4m 19s

God's power belongs to Him alone, and Christians must remain continuously connected to Jesus through the Holy Spirit, not just on Sundays. Like a refrigerator that must stay plugged in to function, we are valuable vessels containing God's treasure who must resist sin, follow His commandments, and quickly repent when we fail, trusting that God provides the power to live according to His design.

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Zac Poonen - Judging Ourselves at the Lord's Table

Zac Poonen · Aug 6, 2024 · 9m

Zac Poonen teaches that partaking of the Lord's Table requires honest self-judgment in two dimensions: vertically with God (examining our conscience for hidden sin and unrepentance) and horizontally with others in the church body (ensuring we have reconciled with fellow believers). He emphasizes that each person must judge only themselves, not others, and that this practice protects us from God's discipline and allows us to participate worthily in the bread and cup.

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Sunil Poonen - The Ministry of Righteousness without Condemnation

Sunil Poonen · Jun 24, 2024 · 29m

True righteousness in the church stems not from tolerance or diversity alone, but from a shared commitment to be renewed daily in the image of Christ through conviction and repentance, without condemnation. The speaker emphasizes that God's word should convict and make us uncomfortable, and we must receive it wholeheartedly rather than selectively filtering teachings to suit our preferences. This transformation happens when we examine what we hear carefully, hold fast to truth, and respond to the Spirit's conviction rather than quenching it through dismissal or self-imposed shame.

46m

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Zac Poonen - The Meaning of Repentance

Zac Poonen · Jun 11, 2024 · 46m

Zac Poonen teaches that true spiritual growth requires sensitivity to God's correction and reproof, illustrating how submission to discipline—rather than resistance—positions believers for greater usefulness in God's kingdom. He emphasizes that repentance and faith are inseparable foundations of Christian life, and that most modern preaching neglects the corrective and exhortative content that comprises the bulk of New Testament teaching.

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Sunil Poonen - Growing in the likeness of Christ through daily repentance

Sunil Poonen · Mar 18, 2024 · 26m

Sunil Poonen teaches that Christians must pursue the daily revelation of Jesus Christ in their lives through repentance, rather than advancing in worldly pursuits or creating new forms of legalism within the church. True spiritual growth means progressively moving from spiritual dawn toward noon through an ongoing attitude of repentance for both known sins and newly revealed areas of spiritual blindness, allowing God's kindness to continually transform us into the image of Christ.

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Zac Poonen - Repentance, Dying To Self and Being Filled with the Spirit

Zac Poonen · Mar 12, 2024 · 22m

Zac Poonen teaches that spiritual growth is a continuous journey from conversion to Christ's return, requiring constant repentance (a complete 180-degree turn from sin) and progressive transformation to become more Christlike. He emphasizes that true repentance is not a one-time event but an ongoing practice, and that genuine faith is demonstrated through daily purification and lifestyle change, not mere head knowledge.

40m

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Zac Poonen - God Desires Mercy More Than Sacrifice

Zac Poonen · Jan 29, 2024 · 40m

God desires mercy and compassion more than sacrifice, and the greatest danger for churches that emphasize holiness is becoming judgmental toward others. Jesus taught the highest standards in the Sermon on the Mount, but immediately warned against judging others—maintaining external righteousness while harboring a judgmental heart is like preparing a beautiful dish but spoiling it with a dead lizard inside. The cure for sinners comes through mercy and compassion, not condemnation.

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CFC Messages · Nov 28, 2023 · 20m

Two church members share personal testimonies of God's guidance through difficulties. The first speaker reflects on hardship as spiritual nourishment from God's Word and the Holy Spirit, using the metaphor of an exam where God as Teacher helps correct mistakes. The second speaker teaches from Nehemiah about the importance of unity in the church, emphasizing that internal repentance and reconciliation among believers must precede effective corporate ministry.

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CFC Messages · Sep 11, 2023 · 29m

The central message is that Christian growth requires a two-part process: first, dying to one's own earthly desires and sins, and second, allowing God's grace to manifest through the resulting love and compassion. The speaker emphasizes practical areas for this surrender, including letting go of bitterness, anxiety, and the need for external validation, drawing parallels to scripture and personal experience.

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Zac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 2: God does not remember our past sins

Zac Poonen · Aug 28, 2023 · 18m

The sermon explains the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant established through Jesus Christ. A core tenet of the New Covenant is that believers are under grace, meaning sin cannot rule over them, and God promises not to remember their past sins. The speaker emphasizes that true forgiveness requires confession to the Lord, and that God's mercy covers all past failures, which believers must then extend to others.

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Jeremy Utley - Go to and fro, Weeping and Carrying

Jeremy Utley · Aug 7, 2023 · 26m

The sermon centers on Psalm 126:6, emphasizing that true spiritual life requires both a constant spirit of weeping/mourning and diligently carrying God's promises (the bag of seed). The speaker warns that prosperity or complacency can cause believers to neglect either the mourning or the hope in God's promises. The remedy is to keep our eyes fixed on the heights of Christ's life, recognizing that our destiny is to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ.

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Zac Poonen - The Two "Rests" That Christ Offers

Zac Poonen · Jul 24, 2023 · 13m

Christ offers two types of rest: the first is a gift for the weary, relating to the cleansing of sin through confession and the assurance that God will not remember past sins. The second rest is something believers must actively find by taking up Christ's yoke and learning from Him, which involves walking in the Spirit's guidance in all areas of life, including career and relationships.

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Bobby McDonald - Four Things That Help Me Forgive Others

Bobby McDonald · Jun 19, 2023 · 18m

The speaker emphasizes that true forgiveness, mirroring God's character, requires acknowledging our own sin and recognizing that we are all on equal ground before God. He suggests that remembering our own need for forgiveness, focusing on the good in others, and relying on the Holy Spirit and God's Word are key steps. The core message is to extend love and forgiveness even to enemies, just as God has forgiven us.

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CFC Messages · May 22, 2023 · 14m

The central message is that true repentance involves more than just asking for forgiveness; it requires a decisive 'U-turn' from one's former desires or wrong paths to actively following God's will. The speaker illustrates this with personal testimonies of obedience when God prompted him to change direction, such as praising instead of complaining, or helping his wife instead of continuing to work. He concludes by emphasizing God's faithfulness to prompt this daily turn.

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Zac Poonen - Repentance, Baptism and the Holy Spirit

Zac Poonen · May 22, 2023 · 13m

Repentance is defined as a U-turn from sin, and the New Testament standard for sin is higher than the Old Testament's focus on the Ten Commandments, encompassing thoughts like lust and anger. True Christian life requires constant repentance, meaning believers must continually strive to walk exactly as Jesus walked daily, viewing this process as an endless learning journey. Furthermore, believers must take accountability for every word spoken, as all idle or hurtful words will be accounted for at judgment.

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CFC Messages · Jan 23, 2023 · 15m

The central message is that Christian life requires a constant, painful process of self-examination and purification—a 'circumcision of the heart'—to remove anything competing with a wholehearted love for God. This process is necessary for spiritual life, requiring believers to daily repent of distractions like money, pleasure, or even misplaced ministry focus. The ultimate goal is to run the Christian race by keeping our focus fixed on Jesus, embracing neediness rather than complacency or pride.

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Bobby McDonald - Repentance: Turn Your Sin Into A Win For God's Kingdom

Bobby McDonald · Dec 19, 2022 · 22m

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.

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CFC Messages · Nov 28, 2022 · 15m

The speaker reflects on God's patience, drawing from 2 Peter 3:9, noting that God desires all to repent rather than anyone to perish. He uses examples from scripture, such as Paul's ministry and Christ's teachings, to illustrate that God's patience allows for ministry even when motives are imperfect. The central takeaway is that this divine patience should inspire believers to continually repent and maintain a desire for salvation, rather than becoming complacent.

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Zac Poonen - Blessed By God - In Order To Bless Others

Zac Poonen · Nov 14, 2022 · 13m

The central message is that Christians are called to reflect Jesus by first accepting God's complete forgiveness and identity in Him. This acceptance requires acknowledging one's own sinfulness and sincerely desiring to give up sin, trusting that Christ has paid the full penalty. Furthermore, having been forgiven, believers are motivated to forgive others and share the blessings they have received from God.

11m

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CFC Messages · Aug 8, 2022 · 11m

The central message is that Christians are called to reflect the life of Jesus by constantly striving to do good in their daily interactions, much like a sweet aroma. The speaker emphasizes that this requires perseverance, not losing heart when immediate goodness isn't visible. He uses the analogy of a broken water pipe to illustrate that unaddressed bitterness can cause severe spiritual damage, urging the audience to immediately address such negative emotions through forgiveness and seeking God's help.

12m

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Zac Poonen - The Essential Requirement To Be Baptized

Zac Poonen · Jul 18, 2022 · 12m

Baptism is presented not as a prerequisite for salvation, but as an act of obedience and a public testimony of a new life in Christ. The core message is that baptism signifies that the believer has turned from sin and desires not to sin again, acknowledging that the 'old man' nature has been crucified with Christ. This testimony is simple: believing in Jesus and being willing to publicly declare that desire to sin no more.

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CFC Messages · Jul 11, 2022 · 5m

The central message revolves around understanding that Jesus is the sole door to salvation, meaning our standing with God is based entirely on His sacrifice, not our own works or devotion. The speaker emphasizes the need to repent of self-reliance and instead focus on continually drawing refreshment from meditating on God's promises. Ultimately, the goal should be to grow in knowing the Shepherd, moving beyond merely enjoying the blessings to gazing upon Him, which leads to abundant life.