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50mZac Poonen · Jan 24
18mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jan 21
2m 21sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
2m 7sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
1m 58sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
2m 33sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
1m 23sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
1m 23sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
4m 25sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
3m 39sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
1m 7sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 16
1m 14sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 16
4m 7sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 16
25sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 16
2m 56sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 16
44sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 16
59sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 16
1m 10sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 16
2m 5sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 16
4m 13sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 16
5mCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 16
1m 41sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 16
2m 19sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 16
5mCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 16
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen teaches that idolatry constitutes spiritual adultery against God, drawing a parallel between unfaithfulness in marriage and unfaithfulness in our devotion to God. The message calls believers to recognize idolatry in their lives and turn from it in repentance to restore their relationship with God.
50mCFC India
transcribingZac Poonen · Jan 24, 2020 · 50m
The sermon emphasizes God's intense hatred for sin, drawing from the scripture that blesses the pure in heart. The core message revolves around the necessity of purity of heart before God. It encourages believers to confront sin through understanding God's perfect standard.
18mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jan 21, 2020 · 18m
The message emphasizes the need for believers to run the Christian life's race with diligence and patience, warning against the 'weights' of sin, past experiences, and worldly distractions. Drawing heavily on Paul's warnings, the speaker stresses that merely claiming to be a Christian is insufficient; one must live with constant self-discipline to avoid becoming a 'castaway' before God. True perseverance requires patient continuance in good works until the end.
2m 21sCFC India
transcribingCFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 2m 21s
This session addresses the difficult biblical teaching that deliberately sinning after knowing Christ can lead to unforgiven sin, referencing Hebrews 10:26-27. The focus is on practical guidance for believers on how to guard themselves and maintain a walk that prevents such deliberate sin.
2m 7sCFC India
transcribingCFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 2m 7s
This session addresses the modern struggle with mobile phone addiction, aiming to help individuals find ways to maintain control over their usage. The core message revolves around practical steps and spiritual discipline needed to avoid becoming enslaved by technology.
1m 58sCFC India
transcribingCFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 1m 58s
This session addresses the question of what it means to lust with the eyes and whether merely having sinful thoughts constitutes sin. The discussion likely explores the nature of temptation and the difference between merely thinking a thought and actively sinning.
2m 33sCFC India
transcribingCFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 2m 33s
The speaker addresses the concern of finding salvation in a church environment that does not strongly preach against sin. The core message revolves around the necessity of confronting sin and maintaining a high standard of holiness within the church community. It encourages the listener to seek environments that emphasize deep biblical teaching on sin and righteousness.
1m 23sCFC India
transcribingCFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 1m 23s
This session addresses the common struggle of being troubled by sinful thoughts, even after acknowledging that sins have been forgiven. The core message focuses on how to overcome these persistent thoughts, suggesting a path of continued spiritual discipline and reliance on God's grace.
1m 23sCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 1m 23s
The speaker explains that sin must be confessed within the circle in which it was committed. If a sin is only against God, it is confessed only to God. However, if the sin involves another person or group, confession must be made to both God and the affected parties. This principle applies to various scenarios, such as dirty thoughts versus anger directed at a specific person or group.
4m 25sCFC India
transcribingCFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 4m 25s
This session addresses the theological question of whether salvation and forgiveness of sins can be found in religions other than Christianity. The discussion implies that true forgiveness and salvation are uniquely found through Christ, contrasting this with the teachings of other faiths.
3m 39sCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 3m 39s
True repentance is fundamentally described as a complete 180-degree turn toward God, rather than a gradual, step-by-step process. This turning involves abandoning everything known to be displeasing to God. The speaker emphasizes that one only needs to turn from what they currently know to be wrong, acknowledging that the process of learning what is wrong continues throughout life.
1m 7sCFC India
transcribingCFC Messages · Jan 16, 2020 · 1m 7s
This session addresses the question of how to achieve victory in life while waiting for marriage. It explores the idea that marriage alone cannot solve all of life's problems, suggesting that personal spiritual growth and victory must be pursued independently of marital status.
1m 14sCFC India
transcribingCFC Messages · Jan 16, 2020 · 1m 14s
This video addresses the topic of overcoming masturbation through a Q&A format. While the specific content isn't detailed, the focus is clearly on providing guidance and answers regarding this issue.
4m 7sCFC India
transcribingCFC Messages · Jan 16, 2020 · 4m 7s
This video addresses the question of whether it is wrong for a born-again believer to engage in a love affair with another born-again believer. The discussion likely explores biblical principles regarding purity, commitment, and the nature of relationships within the Christian faith.
25sCFC India
transcribingCFC Messages · Jan 16, 2020 · 25s
This session addresses the struggle with lusting after a girl within the church community and the difficulty of overcoming this sin. The core message focuses on the desire for freedom from this sin and the need for guidance in the process of overcoming it.
2m 56sCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 16, 2020 · 2m 56s
The speaker advises that the root cause for the downfall of seemingly godly men is almost always hidden pride, which can be subtle even when the person appears humble. He warns against being fooled by outward appearances of humility, as God sees the heart. Ultimately, people often leave the church not because of spiritual failure, but because they feel unappreciated, lacking the honor or position they desired.
44sCFC India
transcribingCFC Messages · Jan 16, 2020 · 44s
This session addresses the struggle of repeatedly falling into the same sin even after confessing it. The core message explores the possibility of achieving lasting victory over persistent sin patterns. It provides guidance on how to move beyond cycles of confession and relapse.
59sCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 16, 2020 · 59s
The speaker addresses the sin of pride stemming from personal talents and appearance, emphasizing that all gifts are ultimately given by God. The core message is to shift focus from personal achievement to giving glory to God for all abilities, rather than taking credit for one's own accomplishments.
1m 10sCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 16, 2020 · 1m 10s
The discussion addresses how to overcome lustful thoughts and temptations, drawing a parallel to Jesus' teaching about plucking out one's eyes. The core message emphasizes the need to actively turn away from temptation, comparing it to imagining oneself blind to illustrate the necessity of shutting out external stimuli. The speaker suggests that consistent effort in turning away from sin will lead to increasing strength and ease over time.
2m 5sCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 16, 2020 · 2m 5s
The central message addresses the struggle with pornography, advising the listener to 'flee from immorality' as instructed in 1 Corinthians 6:18. Practical advice includes immediately stopping the activity, changing focus by doing something else, and physically limiting access by using computers in public areas or keeping doors open so that others can see what is being viewed.
4m 13sCFC India
transcribingCFC Messages · Jan 16, 2020 · 4m 13s
This session addresses the common struggle of losing confidence and joy in Christ after repeatedly falling into sin. The discussion focuses on practical ways to overcome discouragement and maintain faith despite recurring failures. The core message is about sustaining confidence in God through persistent struggle.
5mCFC India
transcribingCFC Messages · Jan 16, 2020 · 5m
This session addresses common concerns regarding internet safety and appropriate online behavior. It specifically tackles questions about using social media platforms like Facebook and the propriety of online chatting with both boys and girls.
1m 41sCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 16, 2020 · 1m 41s
The speaker advises that avoiding situations with the opposite sex, even if it causes loneliness, is better because it protects one from temptation. He emphasizes that to remain free from sin, one must be free from the opinions of others and the desire to be popular.
2m 19sCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 16, 2020 · 2m 19s
The speaker advises that the purpose of an apology is to restore a relationship, not to make things worse. He suggests that if the person is married, it is best to avoid contacting them entirely. If the situation is more recent and the person is not married, a brief contact to apologize for the sin and ask for forgiveness is recommended, but the conversation should be kept short.
5mCFC India
transcribingCFC Messages · Jan 16, 2020 · 5m
The video addresses the contrast between the fleeting happiness derived from sin and the profound joy found in fellowship with God. It explores why the joy experienced through sin cannot compare to the joy found in a relationship with the divine. The core message encourages viewers to seek true, lasting joy in God's fellowship.