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41mDrinking Deep Of God's Pure Kindness (1 Peter 2:1-3) - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Oct 17
1h 4mStop Sinning - Start Living - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Oct 6
27m2nd Oct 2022 - CFC Bangalore - Sunday Church Service
CFC Bangalore Live · Oct 2
1h 3mBeing Led By The Spirit - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Sep 21
1h 4mPleasing The Lord Always - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Sep 21
1h 0mNew Covenant Salvation and the Body of Christ - Zac Poonen (German)
Zac Poonen · Sep 19
58mWhat God Has Joined Together: Worship in the Spirit — Zac Poonen -- September 11, 2022
Zac Poonen · Sep 14
1h 9mWhat God Has Joined Together: Repentance and Faith — Zac Poonen -- September 9, 2022
Zac Poonen · Sep 14
14mWords of Encouragement — Olu Talabi & Chetan Chadalavada — August 21, 2022
Olu Talabi · Aug 26
51mOur Lives Are To Be A Fragrance Of Christ - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Aug 24
16mWords of Encouragement — Ajay Chakravarthy & David Lane — August 14, 2022
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Aug 19
1h 8mHow The Lord Planted His Churches Through CFC -- Zac Poonen -- August 14, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 16
14mA Higher Way of Mercy - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Aug 9
11mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Aug 8
57mThe Grace in Which We Stand and Overcome -- Zac Poonen -- July 31, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 1
1h 7mTrue And False Repentance - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Jul 28
59mSix Verses That Describe Our Vision - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 25
1h 4mCrying Out to Hear and See Jesus Personally — Santosh Poonen — July 17, 2022
Santosh Poonen · Jul 18
12mZac Poonen - The Essential Requirement To Be Baptized
Zac Poonen · Jul 18
1h 44m17th July 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | True and False Repentance - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Jul 17
38mRLCF Praise Live -- July 10, 2022
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Jul 13
5mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Jul 11
20mJeremy Utley - Have You Failed? All Is Not Lost
Jeremy Utley · Jun 20
16mWords of Encouragement — Dave Bertsch & David Lane -- May 22, 2022
David Lane · May 27
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.
41mCFC India
Drinking Deep Of God's Pure Kindness (1 Peter 2:1-3) - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Oct 17, 2022 · 41m
The central message encourages believers to continually drink deep of God's pure kindness, as taught by the Holy Spirit, to grow into maturity and holiness. This process requires actively putting aside malice, hypocrisy, envy, and slander, mimicking the state of a newborn baby. The speaker emphasizes that tasting God's kindness—whether at the cross or through restoration—is what leads to a life of continual repentance and growth.
1h 4mCFC India
Stop Sinning - Start Living - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Oct 6, 2022 · 1h 4m
The speaker outlines the biblical narrative involving God, man, and Satan, emphasizing that Satan's goal is always to lead humanity into sin and disobedience. He stresses that the core Christian focus must be on overcoming sin, as this is what requires Christ's sacrifice. Ultimately, the message is a call to resist sin and live in the freedom of forgiveness offered through Jesus Christ.
27mCFC Bangalore Live
2nd Oct 2022 - CFC Bangalore - Sunday Church Service
CFC Messages · Oct 2, 2022 · 27m
The message encourages the congregation to fix their focus on what God is able to do in their lives, rather than on their own circumstances or weaknesses. Drawing from passages like Jude 24 and John 8:11, the core message is that after God forgives, the command is to 'sin no more.' Ultimately, believers must repent, forsake sin, and live with an eternal perspective, knowing they will stand before God's judgment.
1h 3mCFC India
Being Led By The Spirit - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Sep 21, 2022 · 1h 3m
The central message is that the Christian life follows a specific, sequential process: first, repentance, which is the foundation; second, baptism; and third, receiving the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that repentance must precede baptism, citing biblical examples and correcting the teaching that baptism can occur without genuine repentance. Furthermore, he stresses that the Holy Spirit empowers believers to live out their faith and witness to the world, which is an ongoing race, not a single event.
1h 4mCFC India
Pleasing The Lord Always - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Sep 21, 2022 · 1h 4m
The central message is that to have prayers heard by God, one must live a life that pleases the Lord, mirroring Jesus's example. This involves constant obedience, submitting to God's will, and actively exposing one's own hidden sins and darkness to the light of God's Word and Spirit. Genuine repentance, like that of the tax collector, is emphasized over outward religious performance.
1h 0mCFC India
New Covenant Salvation and the Body of Christ - Zac Poonen (German)
Zac Poonen · Sep 19, 2022 · 1h 0m
The sermon contrasts the old covenant, where sin required constant remembrance and sacrifice, with the new covenant, where Christ's blood offers complete forgiveness. The central message is that while God promises not to remember our sins, the condition for maintaining this forgiveness is that believers must forgive others. Failure to forgive others severs fellowship with God, which is presented as the most serious sin a believer can commit.
58mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
What God Has Joined Together: Worship in the Spirit — Zac Poonen -- September 11, 2022
Zac Poonen · Sep 14, 2022 · 58m
The sermon emphasizes the need for balance in the Christian life, drawing parallels to physical balance and the Great Commandment (loving God and neighbor). Key areas needing balance include repentance and faith, as well as worship and service. The speaker warns against legalism, complacency, and yielding to the devil's shortcuts, urging believers to continually examine their lives for progress and to embrace the full commitment required by Christ, even when it means confronting difficult truths.
1h 9mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
What God Has Joined Together: Repentance and Faith — Zac Poonen -- September 9, 2022
Zac Poonen · Sep 14, 2022 · 1h 9m
The central message is that true salvation requires both repentance and faith, as God has joined them together. Repentance involves a complete 180-degree turn away from sin, addressing both excessive pride (high thoughts) and deep discouragement (low thoughts), as well as all crooked and rough areas of life. Faith in Jesus Christ is the necessary second element, and neglecting either component results in a shallow foundation for the Christian life.
14mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement — Olu Talabi & Chetan Chadalavada — August 21, 2022
Olu Talabi · Aug 26, 2022 · 14m
The central message emphasizes that God chooses people not because of their merit or the greatness of their circumstances, but purely out of His love and faithfulness. The speaker draws assurance from scripture, noting that even when believers sin, God's mercy promises restoration if they repent. True security is found in confessing sins and trusting in God's unwavering grace, which is paralleled by the confidence shown in scripture when facing overwhelming odds.
51mCFC India
Our Lives Are To Be A Fragrance Of Christ - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Aug 24, 2022 · 51m
The central message emphasizes that true Christian life requires continual repentance and walking in the light, not just on Sundays. The speaker stresses that faith must translate into a life radically devoted to Christ, exemplified by a willingness to give up worldly ambitions. He concludes by highlighting the profound love of Jesus, which is best understood through the remembrance of the Last Supper and the ultimate sacrifice.
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement — Ajay Chakravarthy & David Lane — August 14, 2022
CFC Messages · Aug 19, 2022 · 16m
The speaker emphasizes that life is divinely planned, urging listeners to take their spiritual lives seriously because eternity is irreversible. He recounts his own journey from sin to confession, stressing the necessity of confessing sins to establish a solid foundation in Christ. The message concludes by highlighting the vital role of the church body in nourishing believers toward maturity and acknowledging that all spiritual gifts and abilities are received from God, not self-generated.
1h 8mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
How The Lord Planted His Churches Through CFC -- Zac Poonen -- August 14, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 16, 2022 · 1h 8m
The speaker recounts the history of the CFC church, emphasizing that God builds His church not through human cleverness, education, or wealth, but through the power of the Holy Spirit. True discipleship requires radical repentance—a 180-degree turn away from self-will toward God's way. He warns against merely having the 'form' of godliness without genuine inner transformation.
14mCFC India
A Higher Way of Mercy - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Aug 9, 2022 · 14m
The speaker uses the stories of Jesus and Jonah to illustrate that true mercy requires moving beyond self-centeredness and disobedience. Drawing from Isaiah 55, the message emphasizes that God's way is one of abundant forgiveness, calling Christians to emulate Jesus' compassion even toward those who have wronged them. Ultimately, the speaker urges the audience to fix their eyes on God's boundless mercy in every aspect of life, which will naturally lead them to extend that same mercy to others.
11mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Aug 8, 2022 · 11m
The central message is that Christians are called to reflect the life of Jesus by constantly striving to do good in their daily interactions, much like a sweet aroma. The speaker emphasizes that this requires perseverance, not losing heart when immediate goodness isn't visible. He uses the analogy of a broken water pipe to illustrate that unaddressed bitterness can cause severe spiritual damage, urging the audience to immediately address such negative emotions through forgiveness and seeking God's help.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Grace in Which We Stand and Overcome -- Zac Poonen -- July 31, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 1, 2022 · 57m
The central message is that maintaining unbroken fellowship with God requires absolute honesty, which is presented as more crucial than perfect holiness. The speaker warns against pretense and hypocrisy, urging listeners to confess faults directly to God rather than blaming others, citing the example of Adam. True discipleship involves living openly in the light of God's truth.
1h 7mCFC India
True And False Repentance - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Jul 28, 2022 · 1h 7m
True repentance involves a deep, gut-wrenching turning away from personal idols—such as comfort, pride, or wealth—and a genuine sorrow for past sins. This sorrow leads to confession, accepting Jesus' substitutionary death on the cross for forgiveness. The speaker warns that merely believing or making a decision without corresponding, visible change in one's life is insufficient for true rebirth.
59mCFC India
Six Verses That Describe Our Vision - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 25, 2022 · 59m
The speaker emphasizes that a church's vision must remain focused on God's original calling, which is building the body rather than accumulating physical assets. He stresses that the foundation of Christian life must be a constant recognition of God's boundless mercy, as we continually discover areas of sin and unchristlike living. This realization should lead to a life of constant repentance and a desire to live to reflect Christ's likeness.
1h 4mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Crying Out to Hear and See Jesus Personally — Santosh Poonen — July 17, 2022
Santosh Poonen · Jul 18, 2022 · 1h 4m
The central message emphasizes that true Christianity requires more than simply attending church; it demands a genuine repentance and belief in Christ. The speaker stresses that receiving Christ means turning away from sin and self-love, as only the righteousness of Christ pleases God. He urges both adults and children to claim their right to be children of God by turning to Jesus, as this is the only eternal right that matters.
12mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Essential Requirement To Be Baptized
Zac Poonen · Jul 18, 2022 · 12m
Baptism is presented not as a prerequisite for salvation, but as an act of obedience and a public testimony of a new life in Christ. The core message is that baptism signifies that the believer has turned from sin and desires not to sin again, acknowledging that the 'old man' nature has been crucified with Christ. This testimony is simple: believing in Jesus and being willing to publicly declare that desire to sin no more.
1h 44mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribing17th July 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | True and False Repentance - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Jul 17, 2022 · 1h 44m
The sermon distinguishes between true and false repentance, emphasizing that genuine repentance involves a deep change of heart and a turning away from sin. True repentance leads to a life of obedience and a desire to please God, unlike false repentance which is merely an outward show.
38mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live -- July 10, 2022
CFC Messages · Jul 13, 2022 · 38m
The service focused heavily on the Holy Spirit's work in revealing Christ's mind and leading believers into deeper worship. Key themes included recognizing the depth of Christ's sacrifice on Calvary, confessing sin and unchrist-like attitudes, and committing to living by faith rather than sight. The congregation prayed for spiritual renewal, strength in times of struggle, and reliance on God's grace and victory in Christ.
5mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Jul 11, 2022 · 5m
The central message revolves around understanding that Jesus is the sole door to salvation, meaning our standing with God is based entirely on His sacrifice, not our own works or devotion. The speaker emphasizes the need to repent of self-reliance and instead focus on continually drawing refreshment from meditating on God's promises. Ultimately, the goal should be to grow in knowing the Shepherd, moving beyond merely enjoying the blessings to gazing upon Him, which leads to abundant life.
20mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Have You Failed? All Is Not Lost
Jeremy Utley · Jun 20, 2022 · 20m
The central message is that failure does not mean everything is lost, drawing parallels from scripture to encourage perseverance. The speaker uses examples from Joshua (where the most remarkable day followed a failure) and Psalm 73 (where worship followed envy and complaint) to illustrate that God's plan continues even after human failure. He concludes by pointing to Peter, who, after denying Jesus, responded immediately and wholeheartedly when the Lord called him again.
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement — Dave Bertsch & David Lane -- May 22, 2022
David Lane · May 27, 2022 · 16m
The speaker uses the experience of losing and finding a dog to illustrate spiritual parables, referencing the lost sheep and the lost coin. He emphasizes that just as much effort was spent finding the dog, God diligently searches for us. The core message, drawn from Job 33, is that God actively works to bring us back from spiritual death, and the key to this deliverance is acknowledging our sin and repenting.