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26mThree Mothers To Learn From - Ian Robson (12th May 2024)
Ian Robson · Sep 27
57mKnowing The Things That Make For Peace (Part 2) - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Jun 24
1h 4mGoodness And Mercy Shall Follow Me All The Days Of My Life (Psalm 23) - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Oct 31
48mGod Needs Broken Men And Women - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Aug 23
44mHolding Fast To The Head And Being Men And Women Under Authority - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Aug 17
1h 13mThe Path To True Greatness In The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Not Ruling But Serving - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Jul 11
52mAm I A Dry Bone Or Well-Watered Garden? - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Jun 12
16mGod Chooses Us To Bring Up Our Children In The Way Of The Lord - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Mar 9
1h 2mChosen By God To Command Our Children To Keep The Way Of The Lord - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Feb 16
58mChrist In You The Hope Of Glory - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Jan 3
1h 10mBeing Saved From A Perverse Generation - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Nov 9
59mThe Holy Spirit Opens Our Hearts Wide To Love - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Oct 27
50mEnduring In Love Until The End | 2. Loving One Another To The End (John 13:1) - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Oct 25
14mThree Things To Remember When God Gives Us Children - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Oct 17
1h 0mSaved, Sealed and Sanctified to be part of the Body of Christ - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Sep 22
51mOur Lives Are To Be A Fragrance Of Christ - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Aug 24
50m10 important truths that I’ve learned and lived being in CFC for 47 years - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Aug 19
58mEverybody Needs Somebody to Lean On - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Jul 28
50mDemolishing What Is Human - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Nov 18
34mDo Not Despise The Day Of Small Beginnings - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Aug 25
40mOvercoming Distraction Addiction - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Jul 20
1h 6mGiving The Holy Spirit His Rightful Place Is Our Lives And In The Church - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Oct 16
1h 15mGodly Sisters Are The Lifeline Of The Church - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Mar 18
57m1 Cor 16:13 Act Like Men - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Mar 18
August 5 | Daily Devotion | Idolatry Is Spiritual Adultery | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen teaches that idolatry constitutes spiritual adultery against God, drawing a parallel between unfaithfulness in marriage and unfaithfulness in our devotion to God. The message calls believers to recognize idolatry in their lives and turn from it in repentance to restore their relationship with God.
26mCFC India
Three Mothers To Learn From - Ian Robson (12th May 2024)
Ian Robson · Sep 27, 2024 · 26m
The speaker encourages mothers to follow the example of three significant women, emphasizing that humility is the key to being a blessing to generations. He deeply analyzes Mary's submission and praise in Luke chapter 1, highlighting that God favors the humble. Furthermore, he points to the example of Mary treasuring everything in her heart and the general call to live with profound humility, mirroring Jesus' example.
57mCFC India
Knowing The Things That Make For Peace (Part 2) - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Jun 24, 2024 · 57m
The sermon emphasizes that true peace comes from knowing and living by God's Word, which is a key element among the things that make for peace. Drawing from Scripture, the speaker highlights that peace is found first through the cross (making peace with God) and then by actively pursuing peace with all people. Ultimately, loving God's law leads to 'great peace' that prevents stumbling, guiding our lives toward righteousness.
1h 4mCFC India
Goodness And Mercy Shall Follow Me All The Days Of My Life (Psalm 23) - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Oct 31, 2023 · 1h 4m
The sermon centers on Psalm 23, emphasizing that if the Lord is one's shepherd, the believer shall lack nothing. The speaker stresses that God's guidance and provision are always for His name's sake, not for personal recognition. He urges the congregation to embrace the constant presence of goodness and mercy, drawing parallels between the Old Testament Mercy Seat and the need for mercy in modern life, particularly in parenting and relationships.
48mCFC India
God Needs Broken Men And Women - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Aug 23, 2023 · 48m
The speaker uses Jacob's dream at Bethel to illustrate the true reverence due to God's presence, equating the 'house of God' with the Church. He critiques the modern tendency to treat church gatherings like a mere club, suggesting that believers often reduce their relationship with God to transactional requests for worldly blessings. The central message is that the true reality is that Jesus Christ is the mediator, the 'stairway between heaven and earth,' allowing believers to experience an open heaven within the Church.
44mCFC India
Holding Fast To The Head And Being Men And Women Under Authority - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Aug 17, 2023 · 44m
The speaker reflects on the journey of the church over 48 years, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a close-knit, family-like community. He draws parallels between the intimacy of Jesus with his disciples and the need for the church to remain focused on its core members, citing Malachi 3:16 about those who fear the Lord speaking to one another. The central message is the necessity of spiritual discipline, submission to authority, and yielding to God's leading to preserve the church's testimony.
1h 13mCFC India
The Path To True Greatness In The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Not Ruling But Serving - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Jul 11, 2023 · 1h 13m
The central message is that true greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven is found not in ruling or being the greatest, but in serving others. Drawing from Matthew 18 and Mark 9, the speaker emphasizes that one must first become humble like a child and then adopt the attitude of serving all, rather than competing with others. This service is presented as a New Covenant reality, empowered by the Holy Spirit, which is a spiritual life rather than mere adherence to rules.
52mCFC India
Am I A Dry Bone Or Well-Watered Garden? - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Jun 12, 2023 · 52m
The sermon uses Ezekiel 37 to compare the spiritual life to either a dry bone or a well-watered garden. The central message is that believers must actively seek and receive the 'word of the Lord'—a divine word that brings life, strength, and direction—not just the general word of God found in scripture. This word can be found daily through devotion, shared with others, and is vital for keeping the church spiritually alive and nourished.
16mCFC India
God Chooses Us To Bring Up Our Children In The Way Of The Lord - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Mar 9, 2023 · 16m
The central message is the profound responsibility and joy of dedicating one's children to the Lord, emphasizing that raising them in the way of the Lord is a divine calling. The speaker draws heavily from Genesis 18:19, highlighting God's choice to Abraham so that he would command his household to keep the way of the Lord through righteousness and justice. He encourages parents to take personal responsibility for any perceived failures, confessing to God rather than blaming their children, and to remain committed to guiding their family toward discipleship.
1h 2mCFC India
Chosen By God To Command Our Children To Keep The Way Of The Lord - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Feb 16, 2023 · 1h 2m
The message emphasizes that every child is a gift from God and that parents are chosen by God to command their children to keep the way of the Lord. The speaker draws heavily on the example of Abraham, who was chosen to instruct his household to live righteously and justly. He urges parents to rely on God's Word rather than psychology when raising children, and to understand that keeping the way of the Lord begins with the fear and reverence for God.
58mCFC India
Christ In You The Hope Of Glory - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Jan 3, 2023 · 58m
The speaker urges the audience to move beyond mere religious tradition and focus instead on the core message of Christ being formed within the believer. Drawing heavily from Galatians, he warns against falling into legalism, comparing those who are not truly born again to slaves rather than sons. True discipleship means experiencing the life of the New Covenant, leading to an adoption as sons and daughters, allowing one to cry out 'Abba, Father.'
1h 10mCFC India
Being Saved From A Perverse Generation - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Nov 9, 2022 · 1h 10m
The central message is the urgent call to be saved from a 'crooked and perverse generation' by shining as lights in the world. The speaker draws parallels from Peter's sermon in Acts and Jesus' teachings, emphasizing that believers must actively work out their salvation with fear and trembling. This requires a deep understanding of the Gospel message—that Jesus, whom the listeners crucified, is Lord—leading to genuine repentance and baptism.
59mCFC India
The Holy Spirit Opens Our Hearts Wide To Love - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Oct 27, 2022 · 59m
The central message is that believers must keep their hearts open wide to others, mirroring the openness Paul encouraged the Corinthians to have. The speaker emphasizes that our restraint often comes not from others, but from our own affections. He urges the congregation to make room in their hearts for others, especially leaders, and to continually turn to the Holy Spirit for the grace to maintain this open-heartedness, which leads to freedom and transformation.
50mCFC India
Enduring In Love Until The End | 2. Loving One Another To The End (John 13:1) - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Oct 25, 2022 · 50m
The speaker emphasizes that the New Covenant provides a solid grip on the Christian life, built upon God's love, the blood of Jesus, the Word of God, the Holy Spirit, daily cross-bearing, and fellowship. He contrasts the old covenant's pattern of single leaders with the New Testament's emphasis on ministry through pairs, using his own long-term fellowship with another brother as a testament to enduring partnership and mutual support in ministry.
14mCFC India
Three Things To Remember When God Gives Us Children - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Oct 17, 2022 · 14m
The speaker offers three key reminders for parents dedicating their children to the Lord. First, children are a gift from God, so parents must approach them with gratitude, never viewing them as accidents. Second, parents should remember that God has chosen them, just as He chose Abraham, to lead their families to keep the way of the Lord. Third, believers must be patient, remembering that this earthly life is temporary and they look forward to the eternal New Jerusalem.
1h 0mCFC India
Saved, Sealed and Sanctified to be part of the Body of Christ - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Sep 22, 2022 · 1h 0m
The speaker advises newcomers to deeply consider and articulate why they chose to attend the church, suggesting the reason should be a desire for a truly godly life rather than external benefits like finding a spouse or business contacts. He emphasizes that true commitment involves submitting to spiritual authority and, most importantly, maintaining primary loyalty to Jesus Christ, not to the church institution itself. The ultimate goal of the church is to connect people to Christ.
51mCFC India
Our Lives Are To Be A Fragrance Of Christ - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Aug 24, 2022 · 51m
The central message emphasizes that true Christian life requires continual repentance and walking in the light, not just on Sundays. The speaker stresses that faith must translate into a life radically devoted to Christ, exemplified by a willingness to give up worldly ambitions. He concludes by highlighting the profound love of Jesus, which is best understood through the remembrance of the Last Supper and the ultimate sacrifice.
50mCFC India
10 important truths that I’ve learned and lived being in CFC for 47 years - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Aug 19, 2022 · 50m
The speaker shares three profound lessons learned over 47 years in the church: first, true fellowship is forged through fire and requires commitment beyond mere friendship; second, one must love brothers without hypocrisy and strive to be a peacemaker, starting at home; and third, the 'whole council of God' is more than just repentance or baptism, but involves being transformed by the Holy Spirit to behold the glory of Jesus. He challenges the audience, especially the young, to live out these truths.
58mCFC India
Everybody Needs Somebody to Lean On - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Jul 28, 2022 · 58m
The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual bonds are forged not through mere fellowship, but through shared trials and struggles. He draws parallels between the relationship Christ has with the church (illustrated by Song of Solomon 8:5) and the necessary support systems in life, urging listeners to actively seek people—in marriage, family, and church—upon whom they can lean. Ultimately, the message is a call to build deep, supportive relationships, especially as the end times approach, mirroring the profound reliance shown by John at the cross.
50mCFC India
Demolishing What Is Human - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Nov 18, 2021 · 50m
The speaker emphasizes that the greatest work believers can accomplish is building up the body of Christ, which is described as the family of God on earth. He argues that true unity is not mere agreement, but the ability to disagree without being disunited. Understanding the whole purpose of God is necessary to build this body, which is presented as something greater than religious structures or individual ministries.
34mCFC India
Do Not Despise The Day Of Small Beginnings - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Aug 25, 2021 · 34m
The speaker draws inspiration from Zechariah 4, emphasizing that great accomplishments, like building God's church, are achieved not by human might but by the Spirit of God's grace. He urges the congregation not to despise small beginnings, using the analogy of small drops making a mighty ocean. A key takeaway is the need to take personal responsibility, confessing failures not just for oneself but for one's family and others, mirroring the necessary shift in accountability for the church's continued growth.
40mCFC India
Overcoming Distraction Addiction - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Jul 20, 2021 · 40m
The central message is a warning against the 'addiction of distraction,' which the speaker compares to a spiritual danger worse than drugs or pornography. He emphasizes that distraction, which is gradual, shifts our focus away from God's purpose, citing examples like Mary and Martha and the Israelites. The key takeaway is that maintaining focus requires a conscious, daily choice to keep one's mind fixed on Christ and God's will, rather than being drawn to worldly concerns or the devil's subtle deceptions.
1h 6mCFC India
Giving The Holy Spirit His Rightful Place Is Our Lives And In The Church - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Oct 16, 2019 · 1h 6m
The central message is the necessity of giving the Holy Spirit His proper place in our individual lives, families, and the church. The speaker traces the Spirit's role from Genesis to the New Covenant, emphasizing that when we neglect Him, a spiritual curse or withering occurs. He concludes by urging believers to live in a state of continuous righteousness, empowered by the Spirit, anticipating the fullness of God's presence.
1h 15mCFC India
Godly Sisters Are The Lifeline Of The Church - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Mar 18, 2019 · 1h 15m
The speaker emphasizes that sisters are the lifeline of the church, arguing that their contributions, often unseen, are vital for the body of Christ's health. He draws parallels between Eve, whose name means 'life,' and the essential role women play in bringing life into a structure, comparing the home to a sacred space. Ultimately, he encourages women to recognize that their hard work, whether in the home or in ministry, is recognized by God and should be done wholeheartedly.
57mCFC India
1 Cor 16:13 Act Like Men - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Mar 18, 2019 · 57m
The speaker emphasizes that Christian men must be alert, stand firm in the faith, and act like men, which involves spiritual strength and leadership. He stresses that these actions, including correcting family members, must always be done in love. Furthermore, he advises guarding the truth by avoiding empty chatter and personal interpretations, instead seeking revelation through prayer and trusted teachers.