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8mZac Poonen · Feb 15
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52sSantosh Poonen · Feb 13
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57sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 11
22mZac Poonen · Feb 10
29mAjay Chakravarthy · Feb 9
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 9
10mZac Poonen · Feb 7
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1h 3mZac Poonen · Feb 6
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59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 4
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9mZac Poonen · Jan 28
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.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 15, 2025 · 8m
The message encourages listeners to follow Jesus by imitating His life, rather than focusing on ministry achievements. The speaker emphasizes that following Christ means emulating His life, not His miracles or supposed heavenly experiences, warning against deception from Satan and false teachings. True discipleship is rooted in living according to Christ's example.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 14, 2025 · 11m
The message encourages listeners to imitate Paul's wholehearted devotion to Christ, contrasting this with the boasting of false apostles and deceitful workers. Paul's true boasting is not in his accomplishments, but in his willingness to endure extreme suffering, danger, and constant concern for the global church. The central message is that true discipleship is demonstrated through sacrificial living, not mere words or visible achievements.
52sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13, 2025 · 52s
The central message is that believers, especially the young, should constantly pray to be filled with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit's purpose is not to guarantee worldly success, but rather to transform the individual into the likeness of Jesus, enabling them to fulfill God's greater plan for their lives.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 13, 2025 · 8m
The central message is that one's inherent being and character before God are more important than the amount of religious service or accomplishments one performs. Drawing from Acts 1:1, the speaker emphasizes that Jesus' ministry involved first *being* and then *doing* and *teaching*. Therefore, Christian life should flow from one's inner life and conduct at home, as this is where Jesus desires to live through believers.
57sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 11, 2025 · 57s
The Holy Spirit desires that you view Jesus' discipline as a source of joy, similar to how one might appreciate being corrected by a loving shepherd. The message warns that discipline can come through godly people, bosses, or any circumstance, and the response matters. Believers should respond to loving rebuke with gratitude, echoing Job 5:17, rather than defensiveness.
22mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen · Feb 10, 2025 · 22m
Zac Poonen teaches that the foundational steps in raising children are teaching them obedience to parents, truthfulness, asking forgiveness, and thankfulness—beginning with these basics before addressing other spiritual matters. He emphasizes that children are born with a sinful nature and deceptive tendencies from infancy, requiring parents to consistently reinforce these core virtues through repetition, modeling, and early exposure to God's truth so they develop a clear conscience and can hear God's voice.
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.
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.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 7, 2025 · 10m
True spirituality requires the Word of God to penetrate beyond mere thought and feeling, sinking deep into the spirit. The speaker explains that the Bible divides humanity into body, soul (mind and feelings), and spirit, and true growth happens when the Word compels us to deny our own will. This daily process of taking up the cross—responding to life's challenges by choosing Christ's will over our own desires—is what allows the seed of the Word to take root deeply, like building on the rock.
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.
1h 3mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 6, 2025 · 1h 3m
The central message is that one's being—the character and life lived—is more important to God than what one does for Him. Drawing from Acts 1:1, the speaker emphasizes that Jesus' ministry was characterized by what He *was* before what He *did*. Believers are called to live a life that reflects Christ's character first, allowing that life to naturally lead to service, rather than becoming hypocritical by focusing only on visible accomplishments.
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.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 5, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker addresses the modern tendency to disregard biblical teachings, specifically regarding women's roles in teaching and authority within the church. Using Mary as an example, the message emphasizes that true discipleship is about following Christ regardless of institutional recognition or authority. The core message is to adhere strictly to what is written in God's Word.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 5, 2025 · 1m 1s
The central message is that Jesus's sacrifice was not merely for salvation to heaven, but for the believer to follow Him closely. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus gave up everything so that the believer could follow Him wherever He goes, right up to His throne.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 5, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker warns that Christ's return will not be a prolonged event but sudden, like the twinkling of an eye, as described in 1 Corinthians 15:52. This suddenness emphasizes the need for believers to be prepared and actively following Christ at all times. The message stresses the urgency of maintaining a constant state of readiness for His return.
4m 16sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 5, 2025 · 4m 16s
This appears to be a musical worship session focused on building a life and home centered around Christ. The lyrics express a desire for God's presence to be the foundation, emphasizing themes of love, favor, and finding joy through service to others. The overall message is one of reliance on Christ as Lord and Master in every aspect of life.
2m 13sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 5, 2025 · 2m 13s
The central theme of this passage is dedicating one's life and efforts to others. The speaker repeatedly prays for the ability to live for others, suggesting a life of self-forgetfulness and service. The message emphasizes that all actions should be done for the benefit of others.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 4, 2025 · 59s
The speaker discusses the concept of God's will for one's life, using the example of Jesus continuing in submission despite potential readiness for ministry or marriage. Practically, this means learning to say 'no' to other people's desires or paths when God has drawn a specific circle or will for you.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 4, 2025 · 1m
The central message contrasts personal desires with the will of God. The speaker notes that even seemingly good aspirations, such as building a ministry or having a godly marriage, are secondary to fulfilling the will of the Father. Jesus' earthly mission was not based on personal will but on executing the will of God.
52sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 4, 2025 · 52s
The speaker warns that we will eventually stand before the Judgment seat of Christ, where we will have to account for our lives. Therefore, 'redeeming the time' does not mean making grand, immediate plans, but rather dedicating our entire lives to doing only what God desires.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 4, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker advises single individuals that God has a specific purpose for them while they are unmarried. If they focus too much on marriage, they risk missing this unique opportunity, as marriage itself will not solve the underlying issues. The goal is for God to perfect an aspect of the image of Christ in the individual, whether they rush into marriage or wait for it.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 4, 2025 · 1m 1s
The message emphasizes the urgency of 'redeeming the time' because the world is becoming increasingly evil. Instead of merely waiting for the end, a Christian's response to the surrounding evil should be to actively make the most of their time for God's purposes. This proactive use of time is the appropriate response to the deteriorating state of the world.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Jan 28, 2025 · 9m
The central message warns against the corrupting influence of bad company, referencing 1 Corinthians 15:33. The speaker emphasizes that this corruption is slow and insidious, leading to self-deception. True Christian life is marked by seeking fellowship with those who are also committed to Christ, and believers must be discerning about the company they keep, both in the world and within the church.