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1h 20mZac Poonen · Jun 21
1h 2mZac Poonen · Jan 5
1h 1mZac Poonen · Jan 4
46mCharles Banna · Jan 3
55mCFC Bangalore Live · Sep 8
1h 40mIan Robson · Mar 31
1h 20mCFC Bangalore Live · Feb 10
1h 34mZac Poonen · Oct 20
32mCFC Bangalore Live · Aug 19
1h 30mCFC Bangalore Live · Jun 10
1h 45mCFC Bangalore Live · Nov 27
42mCFC Bangalore Live · Oct 5
49mCFC Bangalore Live · Oct 3
1h 7mCFC Bangalore Live · Oct 2
1h 42mCFC Bangalore Live · Sep 10
58mCFC Bangalore Live · Feb 13
1h 59mZac Poonen · Jan 3
1h 30mZac Poonen · Dec 27
1h 32mCFC Bangalore Live · Nov 26
1h 9mCFC Bangalore Live · Nov 26
1h 14mSandeep Poonen · Oct 26
1h 4mCFC Bangalore Live · May 17
1h 49mZac Poonen · Mar 22
2h 6mCFC Bangalore Live · Jan 23
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.
1h 20mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Jun 21, 2020 · 1h 20m
The message emphasizes that taking up the cross is a central theme of the Christian life, which Satan attempts to suppress. The speaker cautions against legalistic understandings of repentance, noting that true repentance should bring joy, not condemnation. Ultimately, the message points to the cross as the core of Christian living and warns that any practice, including repentance, can have a counterfeit if it is not rooted in genuine obedience to God.
1h 2mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribingZac Poonen · Jan 5, 2020 · 1h 2m
The sermon emphasizes the extreme seriousness of sin, drawing from the Beatitudes, specifically the blessing of the pure in heart. It stresses that sin has profound consequences and requires a deep understanding of its gravity for true spiritual change.
1h 1mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribingZac Poonen · Jan 4, 2020 · 1h 1m
The message encourages believers to stop blaming others, focusing instead on personal accountability before God. The core teaching emphasizes that true spiritual maturity involves taking responsibility for one's own actions rather than pointing fingers at others. This shift in focus is key to living a life pleasing to God.
46mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribingCharles Banna · Jan 3, 2020 · 46m
The message centers on the Beatitude, 'Blessed are the pure in heart,' drawing from Matthew 5:8. It encourages the audience to actively pursue and cultivate purity of heart as a key aspect of Christian living. The core message emphasizes the importance of this internal purity.
55mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Sep 8, 2019 · 55m
The message emphasizes that all of God's promises are 'yes' through Christ, urging listeners to believe in them fully rather than letting doubt or past failures undermine their faith. True belief in God's promises, like the Israelites failing to believe at the border, is necessary for the promises to profit in our lives. Furthermore, genuine repentance requires making full restitution for sins, not just confessing them to God.
1h 40mCFC Bangalore Live
Ian Robson · Mar 31, 2019 · 1h 40m
The message encourages the congregation to cast all burdens, guilt, and shame onto the Lord, emphasizing that God desires to take control of our lives. It reminds the listeners that God is faithful, perfect in His ways, and that they should rejoice because He has done mighty things and continues to do so.
1h 20mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Feb 10, 2019 · 1h 20m
The speaker emphasizes that true baptism is a New Covenant ordinance preceded by genuine repentance, citing John the Baptist and Jesus's own ministry. He stresses that belief and repentance are necessary prerequisites for baptism, which leads to salvation and the reception of the Holy Spirit. The central message is that one must come to Christ recognizing their sinfulness to receive God's forgiveness and new life.
1h 34mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Oct 20, 2018 · 1h 34m
The speaker emphasizes the immense privilege of living under the New Covenant, contrasting it with the Old Covenant. He stresses that thankfulness is a crucial safeguard against spiritual backsliding, citing Romans 1 as an example of how ungratefulness leads people away from God. Ultimately, the message calls for constant gratitude to God, parents, and siblings.
32mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Aug 19, 2018 · 32m
The speaker emphasizes that believers are adopted into God's family through Jesus Christ, becoming fellow citizens with the saints and members of God's household. He contrasts the idea of God as a distant taskmaster with the reality of God's immense love, demonstrated by sending Jesus while we were still sinners. The central call to action is to repent and accept Christ to become God's children.
1h 30mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Jun 10, 2018 · 1h 30m
The speaker emphasizes that the greatest miracle is justification, which occurs when we come to God in repentance and faith, making us appear sinless. He supports this by reading Isaiah 53, detailing how Christ was despised and rejected, yet bore our sorrows and was wounded for our sins, ultimately leading to our healing and reconciliation with God.
1h 45mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Nov 27, 2017 · 1h 45m
The sermon uses the story of Hannah to emphasize the importance of keeping promises made to God. The speaker draws from Ecclesiastes 5:4, warning against making vows lightly, stating it is better not to vow at all. He stresses that Christians must be careful with their words, especially when speaking to God, and that keeping promises is a core aspect of Christian life.
42mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Oct 5, 2017 · 42m
The speaker urges the audience to seek a direct, personal relationship with Jesus, emphasizing that true spiritual breakthrough requires more than just emotional experience or repeated cleansing. He contrasts the cleansing of water (repentance) with the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and Fire, arguing that believers must be willing to be radically changed, even if it means facing rejection or difficulty, to break the yokes of sin and self-will.
49mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Oct 3, 2017 · 49m
The speaker encourages the youth to take personal responsibility for their spiritual life, emphasizing that they must seek a direct relationship with Jesus rather than waiting for external guidance. He contrasts the cleansing of water (repentance) with the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and Fire, arguing that mere washing is insufficient; true change requires being filled with the Spirit to break the yokes of slavery and live with boldness.
1h 7mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Oct 2, 2017 · 1h 7m
The speaker shares his personal journey of repentance and spiritual transformation, emphasizing that his life was once bound by 'grave clothes' like pride and disobedience. He credits the Word of God and the church for his renewal, drawing parallels to Paul's declaration of being recognized by Christ, not by earthly means. The core message stresses that true Christian life is built on recognizing God as Heavenly Father, leading to a life of obedience, which is the path to holiness and unhindered fellowship with God.
1h 42mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Sep 10, 2017 · 1h 42m
The speaker argues that the last message the Lord gave to the church is not the Great Commission, but rather a call to repentance found in Revelation chapters two and three. He focuses on the five churches addressed in these chapters, suggesting that the current church has neglected this vital message of repentance.
58mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Feb 13, 2016 · 58m
The sermon emphasizes that salvation involves more than just being saved from God's wrath; believers must also experience the life promised in the 'promised land.' The speaker stresses the immense value of the blood of Jesus, which provides forgiveness for sin, comparing it to something more precious than all earthly wealth. True appreciation for this sacrifice is demonstrated by a careful attitude toward sin and a constant desire for repentance.
1h 59mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Jan 3, 2016 · 1h 59m
The sermon uses John Bunyan's *Pilgrim's Progress* to illustrate the seriousness of sin and the necessity of salvation through Christ. It emphasizes that true conviction about sin leads one to follow the narrow path to salvation, even when mocked by family and friends. The message warns against those who approach salvation lightly, comparing them to 'Compromiser,' who lacks the deep burden of sin.
1h 30mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Dec 27, 2015 · 1h 30m
The speaker urges listeners to take a daily inventory of their lives, drawing parallels from the Old Testament law regarding debt remission and the New Testament command to 'let the sun not set on your anger.' The central message is that true maturity involves resolving grievances and settling accounts with others immediately, rather than waiting for an annual or even daily deadline. This proactive reconciliation is presented as the ideal standard for New Covenant living.
1h 32mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Nov 26, 2015 · 1h 32m
The speaker draws parallels between the failure of Israel and the decline of modern churches, emphasizing that the problem often lies within the spiritual leadership and members rather than external factors. He stresses the need for self-examination, urging believers to judge themselves rather than criticizing other congregations. The message concludes by warning against offering the 'worst' or least valuable things to God, using the example of offering lame or blind animals as sacrifices.
1h 9mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Nov 26, 2015 · 1h 9m
The message emphasizes that true repentance requires acknowledging one's total sinfulness, as illustrated by Jesus's confrontation with the Pharisees. To approach God, one must realize they are utterly undeserving, much like the criminal who repented on the cross. This realization of utter unworthiness is necessary for receiving salvation and the Holy Spirit, as self-perception of goodness prevents one from accepting grace.
1h 14mCFC Bangalore Live
Sandeep Poonen · Oct 26, 2015 · 1h 14m
The speaker emphasizes that while sin is inevitable, the most dangerous sin is discouragement, which leads one to stay away from God after falling. He urges listeners to remember that returning to God is simple—one just needs to get up and confess, as Jesus's forgiveness is always available. Additionally, the speaker shares a personal testimony about experiencing God's presence and guidance during a frightening time, highlighting the reality of God speaking to believers.
1h 4mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · May 17, 2015 · 1h 4m
The sermon centers on the theme of God as a God of restoration, drawing inspiration from passages like Lamentations 5:21 and Psalm 80:3. The speaker uses the example of David, who, despite being anointed king, faced persecution and eventually made decisions without consulting the Lord, leading him into danger. The core message is the necessity of always checking with the Lord before making any decisions, ensuring our path aligns with God's will.
1h 49mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Mar 22, 2015 · 1h 49m
The speaker uses the principle of sowing and reaping, drawing parallels from farming and nature, to discuss parenting and personal conduct. He emphasizes that the way parents treat their children and each other will determine the kind of behavior they reap in their offspring. Furthermore, he contrasts Adam's sin of hiding from God with the proper response of immediately confessing sin to God.
2h 6mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Jan 23, 2015 · 2h 6m
The speaker encourages believers to dedicate their bodies to the Lord, drawing from 1 Corinthians 6:13, by resisting the temptations of food and immorality. He emphasizes that this dedication is a discipline that can be strengthened through fasting. Furthermore, the message warns against spiritual ignorance, urging believers to understand the true nature of the 'ruler of this world' and to actively forgive others, as unforgiveness allows Satan to take advantage of one's life.