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1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 5
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 5
9mZac Poonen · Feb 5
5mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 5
2m 48sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 5
10mZac Poonen · Feb 4
13mZac Poonen · Feb 4
20mDavid Lane · Jan 31
11mZac Poonen · Jan 30
1h 27mCFC Bangalore Live · Jan 26
20mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jan 24
26mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jan 23
12mCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 22
26mZac Poonen · Jan 22
32mJosh McGuire · Jan 20
26mJosh McGuire · Jan 20
34mJosh McGuire · Jan 20
49mJosh McGuire · Jan 20
38mJosh McGuire · Jan 20
47mJosh McGuire · Jan 20
56mJosh McGuire · Jan 20
37mJosh McGuire · Jan 20
46mSuren Gurivireddy · Jan 20
9mZac Poonen · Jan 14
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.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 5, 2025 · 1m
The speaker contrasts the effort of trying to love God with the reality of being loved by Him first. The core message is that true belonging comes not from our own efforts to prove love, but from recognizing that we belong to the Beloved. This realization shifts one's entire life perspective.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 5, 2025 · 1m
The speaker teaches that true, full joy comes from abiding solely in Jesus Christ. Any lack of joy is attributed to adding anything else to the relationship with Jesus, such as worldly concerns or other sources of fulfillment. The core message is to keep Jesus as the sole focus to experience lasting joy.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 5, 2025 · 9m
The message centers on the promise from 1 Corinthians 10:13, assuring believers that God will never allow them to face a temptation or test beyond their ability to bear. The speaker emphasizes that endurance comes not from personal strength, but from God's faithfulness and preparation. He encourages listeners to rely completely on God's power, comparing it to a student taking an exam appropriate for their grade level.
5mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 5, 2025 · 5m
This session focuses on the themes found in Psalm 34, encouraging listeners to taste and see the goodness of the Lord. Key messages include finding refuge in God, knowing that He answers prayers, and being assured that those who fear Him will be delivered and never be ashamed.
2m 48sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 5, 2025 · 2m 48s
This video appears to be a worship service or praise session rather than a sermon. The visible transcript fragments suggest themes of dependence on God's goodness and freedom from worldly passions and fear.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 4, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that believers are saved from sin through the merit of Jesus Christ, not by their own efforts or adherence to law. The speaker emphasizes that claiming this promise means trusting Jesus to give the power to overcome specific sins like anger, lust, and bitterness. True Christian life involves becoming an overcomer by fixing one's focus solely on Jesus, mirroring Peter's experience walking on water.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 4, 2025 · 13m
The speaker argues that many Christians prefer the promises of the Old Covenant—such as earthly healing and prosperity—over the greater blessings of the New Covenant. He emphasizes that the true calling of the New Covenant is to be an overcomer against sin, the world, and the flesh, rather than focusing on earthly enemies. The message concludes by urging listeners to embrace the New Covenant fully and to focus on Jesus as the author and finisher of faith.
20mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
David Lane · Jan 31, 2025 · 20m
The central message emphasizes that our true and steadfast hope must be anchored solely in the person and promises of Jesus Christ, as any hope placed elsewhere will dissipate. The speaker draws heavily on Romans 15:12-13, urging listeners to run to the God of Hope, even when experiencing discouragement or waning faith. This abundant hope is received through belief and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Jan 30, 2025 · 11m
The message emphasizes that true faith requires being doers of God's word, not just hearers, comparing hearing without action to looking in a mirror and forgetting the dirt. It warns against self-deception in areas like failing to apologize for wrongs or assuming one is sinless. The speaker stresses that controlling one's tongue is a key mark of spirituality, and believers must remain humble, recognizing the constant possibility of sin.
1h 27mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Jan 26, 2025 · 1h 27m
A Sunday church service at CFC Bangalore centered on worship and thanksgiving, emphasizing the centrality of Jesus Christ and His redemptive love. The service calls believers to maintain focus on God's presence, praise, and faithfulness despite distractions, drawing from Psalm 33 to encourage gratitude for God's loving-kindness and mercy.
20mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jan 24, 2025 · 20m
The speaker reflects on the profound mystery of salvation, drawing parallels between the hymn "Were You There" and key passages in Colossians 2 and Romans 8. He emphasizes that despite being the one who sinned against and even contributed to Christ's crucifixion, Christ died for him. The central message is that salvation is a gift, not something earned, leading to the assurance that if God provided His Son, He will provide all things.
26mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jan 23, 2025 · 26m
The message emphasizes the immeasurable depth of God's love, noting that human poetry or the entire ocean could not contain the scope of it. The speaker encourages the congregation to find rest and assurance in Jesus's smile and presence, reminding them that while circumstances and people may disappoint, Jesus remains a faithful and reliable guide. The core message is to rest in His unchanging nature and guidance.
12mCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 22, 2025 · 12m
The sermon recounts God's miraculous plan for the growth of the Christian Fellowship Center (CFC), detailing how seemingly insurmountable obstacles—such as selling property, acquiring land, and building a structure—were overcome by divine intervention. Key miracles include the unexpected sale of property, the timely arrival of funds for land purchase, the miraculous availability of building materials, and the discovery of abundant groundwater at the final site. The central message is that God works in perfect timing and power to fulfill His plans for His people.
26mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Jan 22, 2025 · 26m
The speaker emphasizes that God's work should be done quietly, like a negative kept in a darkroom, awaiting the time of Christ's return rather than being advertised. He encourages the audience to live faithfully in their daily roles—such as parents raising godly children—and to practice humility by giving up judgment, trusting that God is the only judge. Ultimately, the message centers on the profound truth that God loves believers as much as He loved Jesus Christ.
32mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 32m
The speaker discusses various fears he experienced throughout his life, ranging from global threats like nuclear war to personal anxieties such as family separation and failure. His central message is that these fears are unfounded because his trust and hope must be placed solely in God the Father, who is in control of everything. He encourages listeners to reject fear by focusing on what is good and remembering that Christ has defeated all evil.
26mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 26m
The message uses the analogy of a metal detector to illustrate where we focus our lives' treasure. The speaker contrasts setting one's heart on earthly pursuits versus eternal ones, drawing parallels from scripture regarding seeking God with all our hearts. True treasure is found by adjusting our focus and intensity toward heavenly things.
34mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 34m
The speaker discusses the necessity of truly understanding how one comes into a saving relationship with Christ, warning against the vague concept of 'accepting Christ.' He contrasts this with established biblical calls to believe or receive Christ as Lord and Savior. The central message is that true faith requires more than passive acceptance; it must be a genuine commitment understood deeply.
49mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 49m
The speaker continues the series on money, emphasizing that a person's heart will ultimately choose between God and money. He references Matthew 6:24, stating that increasing hatred of money increases love for God. Furthermore, he stresses that faithfulness with earthly resources (money) is how God tests us to entrust us with truly valuable things, urging the audience to desire what is eternally valuable.
38mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 38m
The speaker recounts a period of financial and personal strain after moving to Austin, detailing how his income sources dried up due to receiving a 'no pay no points' letter from the Air Force. This sudden loss of expected income and status triggered deep doubts about his place in the church community. The message uses this experience to illustrate that when life circumstances create uncertainty, one must rely on God rather than external stability.
47mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 47m
The speaker cautions against being deceived by counterfeit faith, emphasizing that true biblical faith must be tested and rooted in scripture and love. He urges the congregation to approach their own spiritual lives with humility, recognizing that even apparent certainty can be mere presumption rather than genuine trust in God.
56mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 56m
The speaker encourages listeners to endure life's trials by fixing their eyes on Jesus, who endured the cross for the joy set before him. He uses examples from scripture—including Jesus singing a hymn before Gethsemane—to illustrate that maintaining faith and expressing devotion through song or worship is possible even amid intense suffering. The core message is finding perseverance in one's own trials by comparing them to the struggles of others, ultimately drawing strength from God's grace.
37mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 37m
The message uses Peter's life as an example of how God can use our failures for blessing. The core teaching is that while sin is real, Jesus prays for believers so that their faith does not fail when they stumble. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that if we do sin, confession allows Christ to cleanse us from unrighteousness.
46mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Suren Gurivireddy · Jan 20, 2025 · 46m
The speaker addresses anxiety about the future, noting that worrying drains today's joy and strength. Drawing from Matthew 6:25-34, he emphasizes that Christians should focus on God's provision rather than being consumed by worries over basic needs like food, clothing, or career uncertainty. True security comes not from accumulating wealth or planning for every event, but from trusting in the Lord.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Jan 14, 2025 · 9m
The message draws parallels between the cooperation of Haggai and Zechariah in building the temple and the coming unity of the New Covenant church. The core message emphasizes trusting God to be a 'wall of fire' for protection rather than relying on human defenses. Furthermore, the speaker stresses that the believer's ultimate glory must rest solely in Jesus Christ, not in personal achievements, culture, or material possessions.