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1h 18mBangalore Conference - 2015:Day 1: Session - 4
CFC Bangalore Live · Oct 22
57mThe Second Burning and Fellowship with Jesus - Santosh Poonen - October 18, 2015
Santosh Poonen · Oct 19
33mAN INTERVIEW WITH ZAC POONEN
Zac Poonen · Oct 19
9mChurch Sharing - October 11, 2015
NCCF Church · Oct 12
11mBobby McDonald - Difficult People
Bobby McDonald · Oct 12
1h 27m11th October 2015 - Doing Our Part To Build The Church
CFC Bangalore Live · Oct 11
9mThe Gollapallis (David, Hepci, Persis) Commit to NCCF
David Gollapalli · Oct 5
17mBe a Worthy Ambassador! - Santosh Poonen - August 2, 2015
Santosh Poonen · Sep 29
9mJeremy Utley - Obedience is the way to abide in His love
Jeremy Utley · Sep 29
59mSO GREAT A SALVATION: 1.The Example of Godly Men - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 22
8mBobby McDonald - Doing everything vs. listening to the Spirit
Bobby McDonald · Sep 20
59mAn Immovable Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 20
25mZac Poonen - Bringing Up Children Aright
Zac Poonen · Sep 20
52mA Blameless Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 18
35mCompleting God's Plan For The Year - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 18
1h 13m4.How Jesus Served The Father (Как Иисус служил Отцу) - Zac Poonen (Russian)
Zac Poonen · Sep 17
1h 8m3.Jesus Humbled Himself (Иисус смирил Себя) - Zac Poonen (Russian)
Zac Poonen · Sep 17
1h 2m1.Jesus Did Not Seek His Own (Иисус не искал своего) - Zac Poonen (Russian)
Zac Poonen · Sep 17
56mZac Poonen - A Blameless Life
Zac Poonen · Sep 17
8mNCCF Church Sharing - September 06, 2015
NCCF Church · Sep 14
18mJeremy Utley - Full Consecration
Jeremy Utley · Sep 14
1h 18mQuestions & Answers - Zac Poonen - September 6, 2015
Zac Poonen · Sep 6
47mThe Fullness of the Spirit in an Enlarged Heart - Zac Poonen - September 6, 2015
Zac Poonen · Sep 6
1h 13mA Spirit-Filled Family Life - Zac Poonen - September 5, 2015
Zac Poonen · Sep 6
1h 18mCFC Bangalore Live
Bangalore Conference - 2015:Day 1: Session - 4
CFC Messages · Oct 22, 2015 · 1h 18m
The speaker discusses the distinctives of their church, drawing parallels to historical movements like Martin Luther's challenge to established practices. He focuses heavily on 1 Corinthians 3, emphasizing that while Christ is the only foundation, believers must be careful in how they build upon it. The core message is that God tests the *quality* of our work, not the *quantity*, urging believers to evaluate their motives and the lasting impact of their service.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Second Burning and Fellowship with Jesus - Santosh Poonen - October 18, 2015
Santosh Poonen · Oct 19, 2015 · 57m
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian life is not merely a starting point of faith but a continuous process of growth, moving from faith to faith. Drawing parallels between the manna in the wilderness (a temporary provision) and the Promised Land (the reality of the New Covenant), he argues that believers must actively live out their hope of becoming like Christ daily. This process requires taking steps of faith, conquering sin, and allowing God to make spiritual hope a tangible reality.
33mCFC India
AN INTERVIEW WITH ZAC POONEN
Zac Poonen · Oct 19, 2015 · 33m
The speaker recounts his journey from a successful career in the Indian Navy to a radical conversion to Christ, which required him to resign his commission. He founded the Christian Fellowship Center (CFC) because he observed that the quality of Christianity in India lacked emphasis on discipleship over mere evangelism. He stresses that true discipleship involves learning humility and following Christ's example, and also highlights the necessity of choosing God over money, citing Luke 16:13.
9mNCCF Church
Church Sharing - October 11, 2015
CFC Messages · Oct 12, 2015 · 9m
The speaker emphasizes that serving others must be motivated by genuine love, not just going through the motions. He draws parallels from Jesus washing the disciples' feet, noting that the action was underpinned by His profound love for them to the end. The message concludes by stressing the importance of humility, citing John the Baptist's declaration of unworthiness, and reminding the audience of their privilege in knowing and being loved by Christ.
11mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Difficult People
Bobby McDonald · Oct 12, 2015 · 11m
The speaker discusses how Christians are called to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. He shares three lessons learned from difficult people: first, recognizing that we ourselves are flawed, which fosters mercy; second, embracing the call to love enemies and pray for persecutors, mirroring God's kindness to us; and third, understanding that influencing others is best done through gentle love and warmth rather than force or confrontation.
1h 27mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribing11th October 2015 - Doing Our Part To Build The Church
CFC Messages · Oct 11, 2015 · 1h 27m
This sermon addresses the responsibility of individual believers in actively contributing to the growth and strength of the church. It emphasizes that building the church is not solely the work of leaders but requires the participation and effort of every member. The message calls for active involvement in the life and mission of the local body.
9mNCCF Church
The Gollapallis (David, Hepci, Persis) Commit to NCCF
David Gollapalli · Oct 5, 2015 · 9m
The speaker shares his personal journey of faith, detailing his conversion from a Hindu background and his growing commitment to the local church. He expresses deep gratitude for the welcoming community of NCCF, committing himself and his family to the church's principles, which he learned through teachings emphasizing foundational faith, inward cleansing, and a relationship with God the Father.
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Be a Worthy Ambassador! - Santosh Poonen - August 2, 2015
Santosh Poonen · Sep 29, 2015 · 17m
God has called every believer to be an ambassador for His kingdom, meaning we must live with the dignity and responsibility of representing Him. The message emphasizes running the race of faith with all our energy, striving to win the prize of Jesus Christ, lest we be disqualified. Ultimately, God's grace is so profound that He can factor in our failures and detours to fulfill His perfect plan for our lives.
9mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Obedience is the way to abide in His love
Jeremy Utley · Sep 29, 2015 · 9m
The central message is that true motivation for obedience to Christ should stem not from a desire to prove one's own love, but from the desire to know God's infinite love more deeply. Jesus promises that keeping His commandments will cause us to abide in His love. The speaker emphasizes that this abiding love is confirmed by the Holy Spirit and that obedience provides an opportunity for God to lavish His love upon us.
59mCFC India
SO GREAT A SALVATION: 1.The Example of Godly Men - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 22, 2015 · 59m
The speaker argues that many Christians have neglected the full scope of salvation, which involves more than just believing and being baptized. True discipleship requires following Jesus' teachings, which includes being taught to obey everything He commanded, such as loving enemies and practicing piety in secret. He emphasizes that the Great Commission has two parts: evangelism and making disciples, and that the promise of Christ's constant presence is conditional upon fulfilling the teaching and discipleship aspect.
8mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Doing everything vs. listening to the Spirit
Bobby McDonald · Sep 20, 2015 · 8m
The central message is that Christian life requires actively listening to the Holy Spirit rather than trying to accomplish everything through personal effort. The speaker uses the analogy of a piano player to illustrate that believers only need to focus on their individual role, connected to the 'head' (Christ/God), rather than trying to manage every need within the church. True service comes from submission to God's specific leading, which is more productive than self-directed effort.
59mCFC India
An Immovable Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 20, 2015 · 59m
The speaker emphasizes the importance of appreciating the community and the work done within the church, drawing parallels to Isaiah's promise of God's glory rising upon His people. He stresses that true spiritual maturity involves adopting the heart of a spiritual father—one who encourages and cares for others—rather than just possessing knowledge. Ultimately, the central message is that in the last days, knowing the Lord intimately is more crucial than biblical knowledge, and believers must commit to encouraging one another.
25mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Bringing Up Children Aright
Zac Poonen · Sep 20, 2015 · 25m
The speaker emphasizes that the church should function as a family, and parenting Christian children requires understanding their spiritual significance. Drawing from Hebrews 11 and Psalm 127, he argues that children are gifts from God, meant to be trained as 'arrows' for spiritual warfare against Satan. The goal is to teach children to praise God from a young age so that the enemy's mouth will be shut.
52mCFC India
A Blameless Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 18, 2015 · 52m
The central message is that true Christian life is governed by the two greatest commandments: loving God with your entire being (heart, soul, mind) and loving your neighbor as yourself. This law of love should guide decisions in all 'gray areas' of life, from personal choices to relationships. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that serving God includes diligently caring for one's family, as neglecting them is a greater violation than minor infractions.
35mCFC India
Completing God's Plan For The Year - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 18, 2015 · 35m
The sermon emphasizes that while our physical bodies decay day by day, the renewal of the inner self must be actively pursued through the Holy Spirit. Drawing parallels from Genesis and 2 Corinthians, the speaker urges the congregation to learn from past mistakes and commit to daily renewal. True daily renewal, according to the speaker, comes from taking up the cross daily, as taught by Jesus in Luke 9:23, rather than just adhering to routine spiritual practices.
1h 13mCFC India
4.How Jesus Served The Father (Как Иисус служил Отцу) - Zac Poonen (Russian)
Zac Poonen · Sep 17, 2015 · 1h 13m
The sermon emphasizes that true transformation into the image of Jesus requires understanding both His character and His service to the Father. Drawing parallels to how people become like the gods they worship, the speaker stresses the necessity of grounding faith solely in Scripture, rather than in the teachings of any single preacher. He encourages believers to adopt the diligent habit of testing all teachings against the Bible, mirroring the practice of the Bereans.
1h 8mCFC India
3.Jesus Humbled Himself (Иисус смирил Себя) - Zac Poonen (Russian)
Zac Poonen · Sep 17, 2015 · 1h 8m
The speaker discusses the difference between divine grace (благодать) and mere favor (милость), emphasizing that grace was present with Jesus from birth to death. He cautions against theological errors, such as quoting scripture out of context or relying on popular Christian songs/teachings that lack biblical foundation. The central message is that true reality involves aligning one's teaching and preaching with one's actual lived experience, mirroring Jesus' life, and recognizing that our greatest need is obedience to God's Word, not material possessions.
1h 2mCFC India
1.Jesus Did Not Seek His Own (Иисус не искал своего) - Zac Poonen (Russian)
Zac Poonen · Sep 17, 2015 · 1h 2m
The central message is that many people today are following a false or 'other' Jesus, one that is appealing to worldly desires rather than the true, demanding Christ described in scripture. The speaker warns that those who deviate from the simplicity and purity of Christ's teachings, or who believe in a Jesus who promises worldly blessings without self-denial, are being deceived by the devil. True discipleship requires following Christ's radical call to deny self, which is the standard set by the Father.
56mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - A Blameless Life
Zac Poonen · Sep 17, 2015 · 56m
The central message is that Christian life must be characterized by loving God with one's entire being (heart, soul, mind) and loving one's neighbor as oneself. The speaker emphasizes that these two commandments form the foundation for navigating life's 'gray areas' and warns against legalism, whether in religious observance or in relationships. True love is proven not by sentimentality, but by practical obedience to God's commandments.
8mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - September 06, 2015
CFC Messages · Sep 14, 2015 · 8m
The speaker reflects on the parable of the vineyard owner, drawing parallels to Romans 5, and emphasizes that the ultimate goal of Christian living is not personal gain or the accumulation of spiritual gifts, but delighting in giving all glory, honor, and praise to God. A second reflection details a personal failure in parenting, where the speaker realized God corrected her by showing her a better, more loving way to respond, illustrating God's gentle guidance toward repentance and better discipleship.
18mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Full Consecration
Jeremy Utley · Sep 14, 2015 · 18m
The central message is the call to total consecration, urging believers to present their bodies as a living and holy sacrifice to God, as taught in Romans 12:1. The speaker emphasizes that true surrender means recognizing that one's time, money, and thoughts belong to God, not to personal default habits. He concludes that genuine surrender is actively choosing *not* to do one's own thing, but instead waiting expectantly for God's direction.
1h 18mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Questions & Answers - Zac Poonen - September 6, 2015
Zac Poonen · Sep 6, 2015 · 1h 18m
The speaker advises that spiritual questions should focus on life application rather than mere biblical knowledge, emphasizing that one must become a disciple rather than just a scribe. He shares personal methods for using imagination for sanctification, such as imagining good outcomes for those who harmed you or praying for the suffering of your enemies. The talk concludes with warnings against pride, jealousy, and willfully sinning after knowing the truth, referencing the concept of the red line concerning the Holy Spirit.
47mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Fullness of the Spirit in an Enlarged Heart - Zac Poonen - September 6, 2015
Zac Poonen · Sep 6, 2015 · 47m
The speaker compares the ideal church to a family rather than a club or a large performance venue, emphasizing the need for genuine belonging and structure. He stresses that a healthy church requires plurality of elders for leadership and discipline, contrasting this with mega-churches. Furthermore, he warns of a coming famine for the 'word of the Lord' (prophetic word), advocating for teaching that speaks directly to the heart and causes personal transformation.
1h 13mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
A Spirit-Filled Family Life - Zac Poonen - September 5, 2015
Zac Poonen · Sep 6, 2015 · 1h 13m
The sermon emphasizes that being filled with the Holy Spirit leads to godly living in all areas of life, particularly within the home. The speaker details biblical instructions for husbands, wives, and parents, stressing that God has established distinct functions and boundaries for each role. He warns against modern cultural ideas of equality that disregard God's specific order, using the analogy of following an appliance's instruction manual.