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.
59mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jeremy Utley · Aug 6, 2018 · 59m
The speaker discusses the concept of living a life that pleases God the Father in secret, drawing a parallel between Jesus's hidden life and our own spiritual walk. He argues that just as Jesus's early life was less documented, our focus should be on pleasing God privately rather than seeking public recognition. Spiritual preparation, like physical training for a soldier, requires a disciplined diet and exercise, which spiritually means maintaining a good spiritual diet and practicing obedience.
19mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jeremy Utley · Jun 24, 2016 · 19m
The speaker emphasizes that knowing God should compel us to change, warning against the danger of maintaining old habits or attitudes after God has revealed Himself. Using Abraham's repeated lies and Elijah's flight from Jezebel as examples, the message stresses that a refusal to change in light of new revelation is dangerous, and we must always be willing to be purged of impurity.