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10mZac Poonen · May 31
11mZac Poonen · May 30
9mZac Poonen · May 28
12mZac Poonen · May 26
14mZac Poonen · May 26
32mSantosh Poonen · May 26
10mZac Poonen · May 25
3m 55sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · May 24
1h 6mZac Poonen · May 23
14mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · May 23
12mZac Poonen · May 22
58mVictor · May 22
1h 13mVictor · May 22
12mZac Poonen · May 21
10mZac Poonen · May 20
52mJarrod Schnell · May 18
11mZac Poonen · May 18
28mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · May 17
19mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · May 16
59mCFC Bangalore Live · May 16
1h 3mVictor · May 15
1h 8mZac Poonen · May 15
8mZac Poonen · May 13
1h 7mZac Poonen · May 13
Zac Poonen · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
True blessing under the New Covenant is not measured by material wealth and health, but by spiritual transformation and union with Christ. The mark of God's blessing is internal holiness and a clear vision of Christ, not external prosperity.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · May 31, 2025 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that true Christian living requires compassion, comparing God's care to a mother's for her child. The speaker warns against spiritual pride stemming from knowledge or accomplishments, stressing that compassion is more important than earthly achievements. Furthermore, he advises that genuine ministry and leadership must flow from a heart of compassion, exemplified by Jesus' gentle approach to the Samaritan woman, rather than judgment.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · May 30, 2025 · 11m
The central message is that true understanding of God comes through Scripture, as Jesus Christ is the ultimate revelation of God's nature. Jesus exemplified God's character by washing the disciples' feet, an act of humble service, which revealed that God is fundamentally a servant. Believers are called to emulate this servant-hearted attitude by being willing to do the
9mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · May 28, 2025 · 9m
The central message is that to truly follow Christ, one must learn to deny their own will and instead choose to do the will of the Father. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus' life was defined by this obedience, contrasting it with the natural tendency to please oneself. This discipline, though difficult at first, leads to a life that is wonderfully pleasing to God and can transform one's home into a heavenly place.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · May 26, 2025 · 12m
The sermon emphasizes that a wife's example should be Christ's perfect submission to God the Father, not the current state of the church. While men and women are equal before God, the wife is called to submit to her husband, even when he is disobedient or unconverted. The ultimate model for this submission is Jesus Christ, who demonstrated glorious submission to redeem others without speaking a word.
14mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen · May 26, 2025 · 14m
Jesus' primary work is building His church as a unified body filled with the Holy Spirit. True discipleship requires personal holiness, submission to proper authority (especially in marriage), and a passionate zeal for the purity of God's house—demonstrated by Jesus both weeping over spiritual decline and actively confronting corruption, as seen in His cleansing of the temple.
32mNCCF Church
Santosh Poonen · May 26, 2025 · 32m
Santosh Poonen exhorts Christians to carry a burden for the corporate health of their local church, not merely their individual spiritual lives. Drawing from Psalm 66 and Haggai, he emphasizes that God refines believers through trials, and that church membership carries mutual responsibility for one another's spiritual well-being—just as the body of Christ cares for all its members. The abundance and resurrection life promised by God comes through taking up one's cross, both personally and corporately, and prioritizing the building up of God's house through faithful church involvement.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · May 25, 2025 · 10m
The sermon emphasizes that a husband's role is modeled after Christ, who is the head of the church. A Christlike husband must love his wife as his own body, demonstrating sensitivity and care beyond mere provision. Furthermore, he must lead by example, going ahead in life and character, rather than dictating or criticizing from behind.
3m 55sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · May 24, 2025 · 3m 55s
This appears to be a worship or praise session focusing on the exemplary life and ministry of Jesus Christ. The lyrics praise Jesus for his powerful teachings, healing miracles, and ultimate sacrifice. The central theme is emulating the master's life, which involved prayer, compassion for humanity, and a willing sacrifice.
1h 6mCFC India
Zac Poonen · May 23, 2025 · 1h 6m
The speaker emphasizes that true love for God must be inseparable from love for one's neighbor, viewing these two aspects as the two necessary sides of a single coin. He uses the analogy of a mother's enduring love and references 1 Corinthians 13 and Matthew 22 to argue that a love for Christ that neglects loving fellow believers is a deception. Believers must uphold one another in prayer and share in each other's joys and sorrows.
14mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · May 23, 2025 · 14m
God speaks to us today through messages, and our response to these messages determines if our lives will change. The speaker uses examples from Lydia and the woman with the hemorrhage to illustrate that merely hearing the word is not enough; a genuine touch of faith is required. Ultimately, the purpose of God's word is to bear fruit, leading to a life where one no longer treats sin casually.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · May 22, 2025 · 12m
True worship is not limited to singing or praising; rather, it is the act of presenting one's entire body as a living and holy sacrifice to God. The speaker emphasizes that genuine devotion requires willingly submitting one's eyes and tongue to God's will, foregoing personal desires. This level of sacrifice, like Abraham offering Isaac, is what truly builds God's church.
58mCFC India
Victor · May 22, 2025 · 58m
The sermon emphasizes that raising children in the fear of God requires parents to model godly behavior in their own lives. Key lessons drawn from Abraham's life include prioritizing God above all else, demonstrating righteousness and justice through actions, showing respect to all people (especially elders), and never accepting anything for free. Parents must be visible examples in all areas of life for their children to learn these principles.
1h 13mCFC India
Victor · May 22, 2025 · 1h 13m
The speaker emphasizes that church gatherings should not become mere rituals but must genuinely deepen one's relationship with God and lead to spiritual growth. He urges the congregation to focus on Jesus Christ, who endured the cross, shame, and hostility, as the ultimate model for believers. Drawing from Hebrews 12, he contrasts the struggles of old covenant heroes, like Moses, with the perfect example set by Christ, encouraging believers to fix their eyes on Him to endure trials.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · May 21, 2025 · 12m
God desires more than mere financial offerings or religious activities; the primary offering He seeks is our entire body. Jesus demonstrated this by pointing to His body as the ultimate sacrifice, choosing to do the Father's will rather than His own. Believers must understand that true devotion involves controlling the body's actions, specifically the eyes and tongue, rather than relying on external religious performance.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · May 20, 2025 · 10m
True worship involves giving God the very best of your life, not just money. The speaker contrasts the offering of Abel, which God accepted, with Cain's offering, which was rejected, emphasizing that the quality of our giving reflects the importance we place on God. He warns that offering what costs nothing is spiritually worthless and can lead one to the side of Cain.
52mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Jarrod Schnell · May 18, 2025 · 52m
The sermon emphasizes that true godliness, as exemplified by Job, rests not on external accomplishments like wealth or status, but on internal choices: being blameless, upright, fearing God, and turning away from evil. These four qualities are presented as daily decisions within our control, applicable to all aspects of life, including responsibilities and family life.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · May 18, 2025 · 11m
God has a distinct purpose for humanity, which shifted from purely earthly blessings in the Old Covenant to spiritual blessings in the New Covenant. The ultimate goal, according to the speaker, is to make believers like Jesus Christ. This requires valuing heavenly riches over earthly ones and maintaining a heart free from guilt and condemnation, recognizing the power of Christ over the devil.
28mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · May 17, 2025 · 28m
The message emphasizes that true joy comes from the Holy Spirit, not from external circumstances or feelings. The speaker urges the congregation to ask God for an outpouring of the Spirit to experience a deeper, lasting joy. The talk concludes with a call to consecrate one's life as a living sacrifice to the Lord, focusing on readiness for Christ's return.
19mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · May 16, 2025 · 19m
The sermon contrasts the Old Covenant, where God promised to increase the kingdom, with the New Covenant, which is characterized by the believer decreasing so that Christ's government may endlessly increase. The speaker uses the analogy of a pencil to illustrate that as the pencil writes more (the mission increases), it gets smaller (the self decreases). This principle of self-emptying is presented as the hallmark of the new covenant life, exemplified by Paul's willingness to be afflicted and diminished for Christ's life to be manifested.
59mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · May 16, 2025 · 59m
A pastor addresses a church conference on maintaining love for Christ amidst worldly temptations and persecution. Drawing from Matthew 24 and 1 John 2, he emphasizes that true endurance in faith requires taking sin seriously, avoiding worldly attachments (particularly sexual content and materialism), and remaining entirely devoted to Christ as His bride. He illustrates that compromising on seemingly small sins—anger, lustful imagery, or love of money—gradually cools one's love for Jesus, making spiritual victory impossible without absolute faithfulness.
1h 3mCFC Bangalore Live
Victor · May 15, 2025 · 1h 3m
Pastor Victor teaches young couples how to raise children in the fear of God by combining faith in God's promises with demonstrating godly character through their own lives. Drawing from Abraham's example, he emphasizes that parents must prioritize God above their children and actively model righteousness, justice, respect for others, and integrity so their children can learn these values through observation rather than mere instruction.
1h 8mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · May 15, 2025 · 1h 8m
The sermon explains that true worship, as described in Romans 12:1, involves presenting one's entire body as a living and holy sacrifice, which is worship in the spirit and truth. Drawing parallels to the Old Testament burnt offering, the speaker argues that this requires a deep, tangible dedication of one's life, going beyond mere emotion or intellect. Ultimately, worshiping in the spirit means offering every part of oneself—including one's senses and thoughts—to God's will.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · May 13, 2025 · 8m
The speaker encourages the audience to run the Christian race with humility, focusing not on personal accolades but on the ultimate goal of praising Jesus. He draws parallels between David's repentance after sin and the need for believers to openly admit wrongdoing. The core message emphasizes mutual support, using the example of brothers helping each other finish a race, urging listeners to help one another stay in the race until Christ returns.
1h 7mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · May 13, 2025 · 1h 7m
The speaker emphasizes that merely confessing sins and expecting salvation is insufficient; believers must embrace the full blessing of the New Covenant, which includes the ability to hear God's voice daily. He warns against complacency, arguing that true discipleship requires a passionate, wholehearted life for Christ, not just a desire to avoid regret in eternity. This commitment must be fueled by a continuous desire—a deep 'thirst'—for the Holy Spirit, which is a continuous experience, not a one-time event.