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1h 1mZac Poonen · Jan 30
57mZac Poonen · Jan 30
58mZac Poonen · Jan 30
1h 25mZac Poonen · Jan 30
1h 3mZac Poonen · Jan 30
1h 1mZac Poonen · Jan 27
1h 39mCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 16
1h 45mCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 16
1h 10mCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 15
1h 5mCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 15
1h 19mCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 14
1h 14mCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 14
1h 7mCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 14
1h 7mCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 14
59mSantosh Poonen · Jan 7
41mNCCF Church · Jan 3
54mSantosh Poonen · Dec 30
54mNCCF Church · Dec 21
1h 11mZac Poonen · Dec 16
57mZac Poonen · Dec 8
19mZac Poonen · Nov 28
34mNCCF Church · Nov 22
31mZac Poonen · Nov 18
1h 5mZac Poonen · Nov 18
1h 1mCFC India
transcribingZac Poonen · Jan 30, 2014 · 1h 1m
The sermon advises that building a marriage blessed by God requires wisdom in several key areas. It emphasizes that a strong marriage foundation is built through mutual respect, understanding, and the consistent application of biblical principles. Ultimately, the couple must commit to growing together in Christ.
57mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Jan 30, 2014 · 57m
The sermon emphasizes that readiness for Christ's second coming is not determined by scholarly knowledge or outward religious performance, but by sincere heart and obedience. The speaker uses the example of the shepherds, who were simple, poor, and uneducated, yet they immediately obeyed the angel's revelation and went to Bethlehem. True readiness involves acting immediately upon what one believes God has revealed, without needing external validation or consulting others.
58mCFC India
transcribingZac Poonen · Jan 30, 2014 · 58m
This message explores the characteristics of people who were prepared for the return of Christ. The speaker emphasizes that readiness involves a deep, personal relationship with God and a life lived in constant expectation. True preparedness is not merely intellectual knowledge but a practical, daily walk of faith.
1h 25mCFC India
transcribingZac Poonen · Jan 30, 2014 · 1h 25m
This message explores God's intended purpose within marriage, emphasizing that it is a covenant designed by God. The teaching encourages couples to understand their roles and responsibilities within the union, pointing to biblical principles for a thriving marriage.
1h 3mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Jan 30, 2014 · 1h 3m
The sermon emphasizes that raising children in a Christ-like manner is a vital measure of genuine Christian faith, as children see hypocrisy when parents do not live by their preached words. The speaker draws on scripture to argue that parents have a significant responsibility to train their children in the faith, citing Moses' mother as an example of early, dedicated spiritual training. Ultimately, living by faith and rejecting the world's allure, as Moses did, is the goal for both parents and children.
1h 1mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Jan 27, 2014 · 1h 1m
The sermon emphasizes that true righteousness, kindness, and humility, as required by God, must be internal rather than merely outward performance for human approval. The speaker draws from Micah 6:8, contrasting the outward focus of the Old Covenant with the inward reality of the New Covenant. He warns that seeking righteousness before men is a subtle form of idolatry, and true discipleship requires a concern only for what God thinks, not what people think.
1h 39mCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 16, 2014 · 1h 39m
The speaker emphasizes that children are a gift from the Lord and, for them to be truly blessed, they must be surrendered back to God. He advises parents to raise their children not for their own care in old age, but to live for God. Furthermore, children should be trained like arrows, ready to be fired against Satan, and taught to resolve conflicts not with family members, but in service to Christ.
1h 45mCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 16, 2014 · 1h 45m
The speaker encourages the congregation to give thanks to God for His blessings and for the ministry taking place. He emphasizes the importance of dedicating one's life to God's service and acknowledges the role of spiritual leaders, referencing scripture to honor those who labor in teaching and exhortation. The message centers on gratitude and recognizing God's provision through His people.
1h 10mCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 15, 2014 · 1h 10m
The sermon emphasizes that following Jesus is a narrow, difficult path, contrasting it with the wide path leading to destruction. True life and joy are found by choosing this narrow way, which requires daily testing and commitment. The speaker encourages the congregation to follow Jesus' example and to encourage younger members to walk this path, trusting that God will provide strength through every trial.
1h 5mCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 15, 2014 · 1h 5m
The sermon emphasizes the importance of building one's life on the solid foundation of Jesus' teachings, particularly those found in Matthew chapters 5, 6, and 7. The speaker warns that merely hearing these words without obeying them is insufficient, as even a small wind can cause a house built on weak foundations to collapse. He urges the congregation to take these teachings seriously now rather than discovering the truth later.
1h 19mCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 14, 2014 · 1h 19m
The speaker discusses how to discern false prophets, advising believers to compare teachings against established scripture, particularly referencing Matthew 5-7 and John 14-17. He contrasts the standards of the Old Covenant (like the Ten Commandments) with the higher standard established by Jesus through the New Covenant, emphasizing that the Christian standard should surpass all previous moral and religious laws.
1h 14mCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 14, 2014 · 1h 14m
The speaker addresses the congregation, urging them to live for a purpose beyond worldly glory, questioning for whom they are living. Drawing from John 6, the message emphasizes that Jesus's teaching is not merely intellectual but is the Spirit giving life. He encourages the listeners to follow Jesus by faith, trusting Him to lead them through difficult paths, much like trusting a guide rather than relying on self-made paths.
1h 7mCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 14, 2014 · 1h 7m
The speaker emphasizes that Christians should focus on living the narrow way, following the path of the cross, rather than just listening to sermons. Drawing from Paul's ministry in Ephesus, he argues that people should judge a preacher not by the volume of their sermons, but by the consistency and integrity of their lived life. True discipleship requires observing both the teaching and the character of the messenger.
1h 7mCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 14, 2014 · 1h 7m
The sermon contrasts the narrow way of discipleship—which requires denying self and following the cross—with the broad way of merely seeking worldly blessings. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship involves more than just attending services or receiving material blessings; it requires a willingness to die to self. He concludes that the foundation of the church is not built on doctrine alone, but on observing the genuine life of a true man of God.
59mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jan 7, 2014 · 59m
The speaker urges the congregation to live life to the fullest, not according to worldly standards of achievement, but in the fullness of God's will, referencing Ephesians. He emphasizes that true spiritual growth involves examining one's life to ensure increasing oneness and unity with fellow believers, which is a process that requires effort and working through conflict. Ultimately, the goal is to experience the 'glory' of unity and submission to one another in love.
41mNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Jan 3, 2014 · 41m
The central message emphasizes the necessity of continuous spiritual growth, urging believers to become more like Christ through discipline and submission to the church's leadership. The speaker stresses that true faith involves a deep yearning—a hunger—to spend time with Jesus, moving beyond mere methodology or intellectual understanding. This yearning requires believers to continually ask God to fill them to the fullness of His glory.
54mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Dec 30, 2013 · 54m
The speaker encourages a deep, active desire for God's word and presence, moving beyond merely hearing sermons to cultivating a daily, intimate walk with the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes that achieving spiritual goals, such as obeying every New Covenant command and experiencing every promise, requires taking consistent, daily steps of obedience rather than waiting for a distant future. These daily choices are crucial because neglecting them allows sin and distraction to derail spiritual progress.
54mNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Dec 21, 2013 · 54m
The sermon emphasizes that true spiritual maturity involves shifting focus from personal piety to the body of Christ. Drawing from Jesus's life and the feeding of the five thousand, the speaker argues that believers must learn to 'pour themselves out' for the church rather than hoarding their spiritual gifts or resources. This selfless giving is presented as the core message of the New Covenant, moving beyond individual salvation to corporate ministry.
1h 11mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · Dec 16, 2013 · 1h 11m
The central message is that the primary calling for Christians is not merely to preach about Jesus, but to live lives that visibly demonstrate who Jesus was. Drawing from Jesus' commission, the speaker emphasizes that by living according to Christ's example—in private life, speech, and handling of resources—one shows the world what God is like, proving that 'who has seen me has seen the Father.'
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · Dec 8, 2013 · 57m
The word of the cross has two parts: one for unbelievers and one for believers. For unbelievers, it is the message that salvation is free through Christ's death and resurrection, which is foolishness to them because they prefer to earn forgiveness through works. For believers, the second part is the call to a god-centered life, recognizing that true discipleship means submitting one's will entirely to God's will, rather than merely living a morally upright, man-centered life.
19mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Nov 28, 2013 · 19m
The sermon emphasizes that true knowledge of scripture must translate into practical obedience, warning against the danger of intellectual understanding without lifestyle change. Specifically regarding parenting, the speaker urges fathers to discipline their children according to God's word but never in anger, modeling honesty and genuine discipleship for their children to follow. Ultimately, the goal is for all children to become wholehearted disciples of Christ.
34mNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Nov 22, 2013 · 34m
The speaker reflects on the human tendency to seek periods of ease, contrasting this with Jesus' teaching that we must continue to work in His day. Drawing from Matthew 25, the sermon emphasizes that our lives will be judged by how we serve others, even in tedious tasks. The core message is that all actions, no matter how unglamorous or difficult, done for the sake of Christ are what truly matter in the end.
31mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Nov 18, 2013 · 31m
The speaker cautions against misinterpreting scripture by taking verses out of their original context, emphasizing that one must read entire passages or letters for accurate understanding. He stresses the necessity of balancing truth (doctrine) with grace (practical love), citing Jesus's life as the model. Finally, he discusses the Great Commission, noting that Jesus commanded it twice, implying a comprehensive, global scope for evangelism that requires all believers to be witnesses.
1h 5mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Nov 18, 2013 · 1h 5m
The speaker contrasts the natural tendency to experience spiritual highs and lows with the divine standard of continuous, progressive growth, likened to the sun's increasing brilliance. He warns that attempting to adapt God's truth to personal comfort or finding excuses for failure leads to spiritual deception. True discipleship requires embracing the truth, accepting self-examination, and acknowledging one's sinfulness, mirroring the honest confession found at the cross.