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52mYielding Ourselves To Be Built Into The Body Of Christ - John Pereira
John Pereira · Aug 4
1h 32m31st July 2022 - Yielding Ourselves to be built into the body of Christ - John P, Abraham P, Paul
CFC Bangalore Live · Jul 31
1h 8m6. Building the Church as a Body -- Zac Poonen -- July 24, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jul 26
1h 13m5. Pride and Humility -- Zac Poonen -- July 23, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jul 26
1h 11m3. The New Covenant -- Zac Poonen -- July 23, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jul 25
59mDiscipline In Our Family Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 25
30mZac Poonen - Manifesting Jesus' Life As We Die To Our Self-life
Zac Poonen · Jul 11
1h 5mSDG22 Spiritual Reflections #4 -- Jeremy Utley & Ajay Chakravarthy -- June 11, 2022
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Jun 17
38mSDG22 Spiritual Reflections #3 -- Santosh Poonen & Olu Talabi -- June 11, 2022
Santosh Poonen · Jun 17
28mThe Living Word -- Olu Talabi & Ajay Chakravarthy -- June 10, 2022
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Jun 15
53mZac Poonen - Four Things That Happened At The Cross
Zac Poonen · Jun 13
1h 11m22nd May 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | The Importance of True Repentance - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 22
56mThe Church – A Place Of Sacrifice And Protection - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 19
25mZac Poonen - Jesus Came To Call Sinners To Repent
Zac Poonen · Apr 11
40mThe Marks of Heavenly Wisdom -- Zac Poonen -- April 6, 2022
Zac Poonen · Apr 7
13mWords of Encouragement -- Dave Bertsch & David Lane -- March 27, 2022
David Lane · Apr 1
15mWords of Encouragement -- Dave Bertsch & Alan Thomas -- March 20, 2022
Alan Thomas · Mar 25
1h 3mFollowing Jesus In Humility | ದೀನತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಯೇಸುವನ್ನು ಹಿಂಬಾಲಿಸುವುದು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Mar 17
3m 35sNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Mar 15
5mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Mar 8
1h 2mTaking Up The Cross And Building Christ’s Church - Zac Poonen (Tamil)
Zac Poonen · Feb 22
6mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Feb 15
17mBobby McDonald - Seek Wisdom, Fear The Lord, Remain Needy
Bobby McDonald · Feb 15
47mCheck Up On Your Spiritual Progress - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 14
August 3 | Daily Devotion | Repentance Is The Mark Of Being Truly Born Again | Zac Poonen
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.
52mCFC India
Yielding Ourselves To Be Built Into The Body Of Christ - John Pereira
John Pereira · Aug 4, 2022 · 52m
The central message is that believers must remain in a state of neediness and dependence on the Lord, as the church is being built by Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship requires humility, acknowledging one's weakness, and actively participating in the body of Christ, rather than relying on self-effort. He urges listeners to examine whether they are being built into this body by living righteously in all areas of life.
1h 32mCFC Bangalore Live
31st July 2022 - Yielding Ourselves to be built into the body of Christ - John P, Abraham P, Paul
CFC Messages · Jul 31, 2022 · 1h 32m
The message encourages believers to approach God with a humble and needy heart, recognizing that the Lord desires a heart that is hungry and expecting of Him. Drawing from scripture, the teaching emphasizes that true spiritual life involves dependence on the Lord's Word and grace, rather than self-sufficiency or preoccupation with worldly matters. The core call is to remain in a state of neediness to receive God's provision and transformation.
1h 8mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
6. Building the Church as a Body -- Zac Poonen -- July 24, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jul 26, 2022 · 1h 8m
The central message is that all human achievements, statuses, and glories are nothing before God, as illustrated by the story of Nebuchadnezzar. True value is found only in Jesus Christ, and the church must reflect this understanding by embracing humility and recognizing that every member is a 'zero' before God. The speaker warns that the desire to be recognized or to lead a church for personal glory will result in building only a useless congregation, not the true Body of Christ.
1h 13mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
5. Pride and Humility -- Zac Poonen -- July 23, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jul 26, 2022 · 1h 13m
The speaker discusses the nature of sin, arguing that the origin of sin in the universe was not in Adam's actions but in the thought of a high archangel, described in Isaiah 14 as the 'star of the morning.' He emphasizes that sin originates in the mind, not through action or word, and warns that neglecting one's thoughts will lead to a life that becomes formless and empty, mirroring the initial state of the earth.
1h 11mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
3. The New Covenant -- Zac Poonen -- July 23, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jul 25, 2022 · 1h 11m
The speaker emphasizes that understanding the Old Testament is crucial because it provides lessons from the mistakes of others, preventing us from repeating those errors. He stresses that God is almighty but does not despise anyone, contrasting this with the devil who despises all. True spiritual growth is marked by decreasing judgment of others and increasing humility, which is evidenced by bearing fruit in one's life. Finally, he warns against self-condemnation, reminding listeners that they are bought with Christ's blood and have inherent value before God.
59mCFC India
Discipline In Our Family Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 25, 2022 · 59m
The speaker advises that believers should trust God's sovereignty through all life's mistakes and difficulties, rather than complaining. He emphasizes that true discipleship requires focusing on the early, foundational years of Jesus's life, not just his famous later ministry. Ultimately, one must be willing to serve humbly, like washing feet, and embrace difficult circumstances, as God's greatest blessings are often found in the lowest places.
30mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Manifesting Jesus' Life As We Die To Our Self-life
Zac Poonen · Jul 11, 2022 · 30m
The central message is that true Christian life requires manifesting the life of Jesus by dying to one's self-will, which is likened to a grain of wheat that must fall and die to bring forth much fruit. The speaker emphasizes that mere knowledge or good reputation is insufficient; instead, one must undergo affliction, perplexity, and submission to allow Christ's life to become visible. This process requires actively submitting to God's will, even when it challenges one's comfort or reputation.
1h 5mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
SDG22 Spiritual Reflections #4 -- Jeremy Utley & Ajay Chakravarthy -- June 11, 2022
CFC Messages · Jun 17, 2022 · 1h 5m
The speaker reflects on the profound depth of Christ's love, drawing heavily from the poem 'Amazing Grace.' The central message emphasizes that true spiritual maturity requires dying not only to sin but also to one's own rights and self-righteous expectations. Jesus' ultimate emptying, even to the point of denying His perfect fellowship with the Father, illustrates the ultimate sacrifice required for redemption.
38mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
SDG22 Spiritual Reflections #3 -- Santosh Poonen & Olu Talabi -- June 11, 2022
Santosh Poonen · Jun 17, 2022 · 38m
The speaker emphasizes the profound spiritual significance of the phrase "I am not," drawing parallels to the teachings of Jesus and the wisdom found in older Christian writings. True devotion requires acknowledging one's nothingness before God, which paradoxically allows one to truly recognize Christ's worthiness. This humility, expressed through the 'I am not' mindset, is contrasted with the self-aggrandizing 'I am' statements of the world.
28mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Living Word -- Olu Talabi & Ajay Chakravarthy -- June 10, 2022
CFC Messages · Jun 15, 2022 · 28m
The central message is that true guidance comes not just from reading the Bible, but from allowing the living Word of God to become alive within us through the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus himself relied on the guidance of the Father daily, illustrating that spiritual sustenance comes from God's word, not merely from natural ability or worldly means. This process requires humility, acknowledging our ignorance, and actively seeking God's revelation day by day.
53mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Four Things That Happened At The Cross
Zac Poonen · Jun 13, 2022 · 53m
The central message is that true Christian glory and wisdom are found not in human achievements or worldly accolades, but in the seemingly foolish message of the crucified Christ. The speaker urges listeners to abandon boasting in personal accomplishments and instead focus entirely on the cross, which represents a total surrender to God's will. This surrender requires submitting to a 'death and burial' of one's own plans and opinions, trusting God to raise us up at the right time.
1h 11mCFC Bangalore Live
22nd May 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | The Importance of True Repentance - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 22, 2022 · 1h 11m
True repentance is essential for spiritual growth, as God grants grace to the humble. The speaker emphasizes that humility is the root cause of receiving God's grace, which in turn provides victory over sin. He argues that many common struggles—such as losing temper, lust, or materialism—stem from a lack of humility and subsequent lack of grace.
56mCFC India
The Church – A Place Of Sacrifice And Protection - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 19, 2022 · 56m
The central message emphasizes that the church is a place of mutual dependence, where every member, no matter how gifted, must recognize their need for others. The speaker warns against self-exaltation, reminding the congregation that no individual is indispensable to God's work. True service involves humbly doing the work God has given, knowing that only works done for eternity will remain.
25mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Jesus Came To Call Sinners To Repent
Zac Poonen · Apr 11, 2022 · 25m
Jesus primarily condemned hypocrisy, which the speaker notes is a sin rarely mentioned in the Old Testament. The sermon analyzes three types of sinners using the Prodigal Son parable: the accidentally lost sheep, the self-serving prodigal son, and the self-righteous elder brother. Ultimately, the central message is the necessity of humility, urging believers to treat everyone with respect, recognizing that true spirituality involves considering others as more important than oneself.
40mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Marks of Heavenly Wisdom -- Zac Poonen -- April 6, 2022
Zac Poonen · Apr 7, 2022 · 40m
The sermon emphasizes that wisdom, which is superior to mere knowledge, is the greatest requirement for all areas of life, including personal, family, and church life. Wisdom is acquired through enduring trials, which test and build faith to produce endurance and completeness. Believers are encouraged to recognize their lack of wisdom and ask God for it in faith, knowing that He gives it generously and without reproach.
13mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Dave Bertsch & David Lane -- March 27, 2022
David Lane · Apr 1, 2022 · 13m
The speaker uses the biblical examples of Jonah and Moses to illustrate that true dependency on God requires a period of profound brokenness. He emphasizes that God uses these difficult times to bring us to a 'zero point' where we must rely completely on Him. The message concludes by encouraging the audience to maintain humility and keep their focus on eternal realities rather than temporary struggles, trusting that God's purpose is always for our good.
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Dave Bertsch & Alan Thomas -- March 20, 2022
Alan Thomas · Mar 25, 2022 · 15m
The speaker warns that the devil subtly uses things like overly emotional music and elaborate worship styles to distract Christians from true spiritual depth. He emphasizes that true spiritual foundation comes from Christ, not from human efforts or outward displays, drawing parallels to building on wood or hay. Ultimately, the message calls for deep discernment, recognizing that spiritual deception can be subtle, and points to the need for humility and mourning over sin.
1h 3mCFC India
Following Jesus In Humility | ದೀನತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಯೇಸುವನ್ನು ಹಿಂಬಾಲಿಸುವುದು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Mar 17, 2022 · 1h 3m
Following Jesus requires profound humility, exemplified by Jesus washing the feet of his disciples. The central message emphasizes that true discipleship means considering others as more important than oneself, rather than seeking to prove one's own spiritual superiority. The speaker warns against pride, noting that the greatest sin is the desire to be better than others, which leads to spiritual downfall.
3m 35sNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Mar 15, 2022 · 3m 35s
The central message is that Christians should not boast in their riches, intelligence, or power, but rather in knowing and understanding God. The speaker uses examples like the Israelites not having horses and chariots, and Rahab's rope, to emphasize that true salvation and security come only from trusting in the Lord, especially as difficult times approach.
5mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Mar 8, 2022 · 5m
The central message is that while Christians will face many afflictions, God promises deliverance. True deliverance, according to the speaker, is not merely being rescued from a situation, but being delivered from the associated evils like anxiety, impatience, and self-reliance. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that the attribute of a righteous person is not perfect holiness, but rather the willingness to cry out in dependence to the Lord and the ability to rise up after falling.
1h 2mCFC India
Taking Up The Cross And Building Christ’s Church - Zac Poonen (Tamil)
Zac Poonen · Feb 22, 2022 · 1h 2m
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life requires constant self-examination, acknowledging that one's life will be reviewed by God. He draws parallels from scripture, noting that Jesus prioritized the Father's glory over the attention of important people. The central message stresses that discipleship requires loving Christ above all earthly relationships and daily taking up one's cross by dying to self and submitting to God's will.
6mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Feb 15, 2022 · 6m
The central message is that true wisdom is found by listening to counsel and accepting discipline, with Jesus Christ being the ultimate example of wisdom. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus demonstrated this by remaining submissive to his earthly parents while simultaneously possessing divine wisdom. He encourages the audience to follow Jesus' example by coming to him for rest and learning from his gentle and humble life.
17mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Seek Wisdom, Fear The Lord, Remain Needy
Bobby McDonald · Feb 15, 2022 · 17m
The central message is that true wisdom comes from being humble, accepting counsel, and acknowledging our need for God. The speaker emphasizes that the greatest danger is assuming self-sufficiency, urging listeners to adopt a constant sense of neediness before God. This humility, or being 'poor in spirit,' is presented as the foundation for all wisdom and spiritual growth.
47mCFC India
Check Up On Your Spiritual Progress - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 14, 2022 · 47m
The speaker encourages listeners to assess their spiritual progress over the last two years, comparing it to academic advancement. Key areas for improvement include purifying thoughts, increasing humility, and deepening love within one's family. He emphasizes that true Christian life requires the power of the Holy Spirit and stresses the importance of being quick to forgive and apologize, comparing this to improving one's time in a race.