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12mZac Poonen · Feb 28
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1h 41mZac Poonen · Feb 23
42mJoshua McGuire · Feb 22
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 21
12mZac Poonen · Feb 20
10mZac Poonen · Feb 19
10mZac Poonen · Feb 18
1mSantosh Poonen · Feb 13
55sSantosh Poonen · Feb 13
10mZac Poonen · Feb 11
57sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 11
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 11
29mAjay Chakravarthy · Feb 9
9mZac Poonen · Feb 9
57sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 9
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 9
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12mZac Poonen · Feb 8
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1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 5
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.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 28, 2025 · 12m
The central message is that true thankfulness in all situations is not a natural ability but a result of being filled with the Holy Spirit. The speaker contrasts getting 'drunk' on worldly luxuries with seeking the Spirit, which results in a permanent spirit of thankfulness. This spirit is necessary to overcome complaining, grumbling, and criticism, transforming one's life and bringing heaven's atmosphere into the home.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 25, 2025 · 8m
Jesus was tempted in every way we are, making him the perfect example for our own struggles. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus did not use his divine power to overcome sin, but rather lived and prayed like a man, showing us how to fight temptation through reliance on God. Believing that Jesus lived exactly like us, without sin, is crucial for overcoming our own temptations.
1h 41mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Feb 23, 2025 · 1h 41m
Zac Poonen exhorts believers to embrace suffering as a blessed path, drawing on the theme of God's grace, redemption, and the sufficiency of Christ through trials. Using Colossians 1 as the foundation, he emphasizes that Christ is supreme over all creation and that believers are called to give thanks and praise even in difficult circumstances, trusting in God's rescue from darkness and His sustaining power.
42mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Joshua McGuire · Feb 22, 2025 · 42m
The speaker reflects on the promise to 'soar like eagles' by trusting the Lord, drawing parallels between his experience flying an F-15 jet and spiritual life. He emphasizes that major opportunities in life—like his chance to fly or salvation itself—are often dependent on God's timing and grace, not personal merit. Ultimately, he urges listeners not to let fear dictate their decisions, as this can cause them to miss tremendous opportunities.
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 21, 2025 · 15m
The speaker argues that a believer's true 'lot in life' is not defined by worldly achievements, plans, or circumstances, but rather by knowing and experiencing the love of God in Christ Jesus. He uses examples from the Song of Solomon, Abraham and Lot, and a cheerful, disabled elevator operator to illustrate that true joy and fulfillment come from this spiritual relationship, regardless of external limitations or loss.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 20, 2025 · 12m
The central message emphasizes that a strong Christian life requires a proper foundation built on both repentance and faith, not just belief in Christ. The speaker stresses that true repentance is a complete 180-degree turn away from sin, and that Christian life, like marriage, demands 100% commitment. Furthermore, he highlights that receiving God's forgiveness requires the believer to actively forgive others, citing Matthew 6:14-15 as a crucial condition.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 19, 2025 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that preaching the Gospel requires a life that matches the teaching, warning against hypocrisy where outward appearance masks inner sin. The speaker stresses that a complete Christian life requires both repentance (turning from sin) and faith (dependence on Christ), comparing them to two necessary wires that must connect for the light of salvation to shine.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 18, 2025 · 10m
The central message encourages listeners to follow Christ by imitating Jesus's humble life, emphasizing that true discipleship begins with small, everyday acts of service without concern for dignity. The speaker assures the congregation that if they ask the Lord for the power to do something, He will provide it, urging them to overcome discouragement and start walking in faith today.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13, 2025 · 1m
The central message is that the ultimate goal of Christian life should be God Himself, rather than any material blessing, reputation, or testimony. The speaker emphasizes that while God provides what is needed, the singular focus must remain on pursuing God's presence. This pursuit should be shared by as many people as God chooses to plant in the effort.
55sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13, 2025 · 55s
God operates through repentance and faith; repentance simply means turning back to God. The speaker assures the audience that no matter the difficult circumstance they are in, if they turn to God, He will find them. This illustrates God's persistent pursuit of those who repent.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 11, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that God's grace is sufficient to overcome sin and endure life's trials, unlike trying to conquer sin through sheer willpower under the law. The speaker emphasizes that true strength comes from accepting God's grace, which is like the power of electricity, allowing us to run for hours where our own efforts would fail. He concludes by citing 1 Corinthians 10:13, assuring that God will never allow us to be tempted beyond what we can bear, always providing a way of escape through grace.
57sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 11, 2025 · 57s
The message emphasizes that when facing discouragement, fear, or temptation, God makes the defense personal. Just as a good shepherd places himself between the sheep and the wolf, Jesus consistently places himself between believers and the devil. This assurance is a reminder of Christ's protective intervention in our spiritual battles.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 11, 2025 · 1m 1s
The central message is that the devil fears confronting Jesus because of the victory Christ achieved on the cross. When believers establish their faith on this victory and pray by making the battle personal with Jesus, the enemy is forced into a confrontation he cannot win. This shifts the focus from a personal struggle against the devil to a battle fought through Christ's authority.
29mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Feb 9, 2025 · 29m
The speaker encourages listeners to examine where their faith is currently leaning, contrasting two types of trust. He uses the examples of Jacob and Naaman to illustrate that true faith is not transactional—believing God only for earthly blessings—but rather a complete reliance on God Himself, viewing Him as the essential crutch for life. The core message is to trust in the Lord completely, leaning on Him alone rather than on personal understanding or the favor of people.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 9, 2025 · 9m
The central message is that God's grace is sufficient for every situation, and His power is perfected in human weakness. The speaker emphasizes that true confidence comes not from self-sufficiency, but from trusting in God's grace, which requires us to allow ourselves to be broken by life's circumstances. This process of being weakened is necessary for God to manifest His power through us, as exemplified by the Apostle Paul.
57sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 9, 2025 · 57s
The speaker advises listeners on how to handle accusations, whether from people or the devil, by bringing them directly before the Lord. Instead of accepting the accusation, one should ask God if there is any evidence of truth in it. The core message is to refuse to let accusations take root, remembering that God defends His children.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 9, 2025 · 1m 1s
True comfort is not found after a trial has passed, but rather in the midst of it. The speaker emphasizes that emotional feelings or worldly comforts are insufficient when facing intense difficulty. The only reliable source of comfort during tribulation is the staff and the rod of the Good Shepherd.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 9, 2025 · 1m 1s
The presence of the Shepherd brings an absence of fear. If fear enters your life, it indicates a distance from the Shepherd, suggesting you have wandered away or sent him away. The message encourages listeners to return to Jesus, no matter what activity they are engaged in, because the Shepherd is actively looking for them to lead them back to safety.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 9, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker addresses Christians who feel their faith life has become a disappointment compared to their initial excitement about Jesus. He encourages the audience not to be discouraged, pointing to Romans 5:5 as reassurance. The central message is that the true Christian life is not a disappointment because the Holy Spirit sheds the love of God into the believer's heart.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 8, 2025 · 12m
The sermon emphasizes that while some blessings from God are unconditional, many significant promises, including forgiveness and participation in the divine nature, are conditional. The key condition highlighted is repentance and faith, illustrated by the need to hear and follow Jesus' voice. The speaker stresses that true cleansing from sin comes from walking in God's light, which means taking full responsibility for one's own sin rather than blaming others.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 6, 2025 · 1m
The central message is that Jesus is the 'light of the world' and the source of life. Just as one candle can light another, bringing oneself near Jesus allows one to receive the light of life. The secret to having purity, love, joy, and peace is simply to follow Jesus and come near him.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 6, 2025 · 9m
The central message is that God's grace is sufficient for every situation we face, drawing from 2 Corinthians 12:9. The speaker uses an illustration of a boat hitting a hidden rock to explain that God doesn't always remove the difficulty, but rather raises the level of His grace so we can overcome it. He cautions against focusing on physical healing or prosperity, urging instead that we trust in God's grace to help us overcome our current circumstances, no matter how difficult they seem.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 6, 2025 · 1m
The central message is a personal testimony of remaining dependent on Jesus when He returns. The speaker encourages listeners to be found individually leaning on their beloved, rather than being preoccupied with personal plans or worldly activities. This individual reliance forms the visible picture of the church to the world.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 5, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker uses the story of Ruth to illustrate a profound commitment to following Jesus. Ruth's declaration to Naomi—'where you go I will go'—is presented as a model for the response God desires from us. This commitment means following Jesus wherever He leads, viewing His people as our own, and being ready to follow Him to the end.