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38mLearning Humility from Infants - Olu Talabi, Ajay Chakravarthy - December 3, 2017
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Dec 4
32mFinishing The Race - Sanjay Poonen
Sanjay Poonen · Nov 21
45mDepending on the Father Like an Infant - Santosh Poonen - November 19, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20
12mNCCF Church Sharing - November 12, 2017
NCCF Church · Nov 16
20mNCCF Church Sharing - November 5, 2017
NCCF Church · Nov 10
1h 26m5th Nov 2017 - Finishing The Race - Sanjay Poonen
Sanjay Poonen · Nov 6
38mKnowing the Father Like an Infant - Santosh Poonen - November 5, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Nov 6
1h 7mSession 2 - Walking with Power in the Inner Man – Santosh Poonen – WOF 2017 Austin CFC
Santosh Poonen · Oct 31
1h 39m8th Oct 2017 - 1. Learn From Babies 2. Last - Days Hypocritical Christians
CFC Bangalore Live · Oct 8
28mNCCF Church Sharing - October 1, 2017
NCCF Church · Oct 6
1h 15mBangalore Conference - 2017 - Session 6
CFC Bangalore Live · Oct 1
1h 23mBangalore Conference - 2017: Session - 6
CFC Bangalore Live · Oct 1
17mJeremy Utley - Many Who Are First Will Be Last
Jeremy Utley · Sep 27
26m22.Examples Of Humility - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 17
49mHumility in Serving God - Santosh Poonen - June 11, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Jun 13
42mBr Prabhakar - Secret Of Jesus's Humility
Prabhakar · May 5
39mThe Attitude That Jesus Had - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 6
42mFaith and Humility - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 6
17mJeremy Utley - Eliminating Jealousy From Our Christian Service
Jeremy Utley · Feb 27
56mThe Journey of the God-Seekers - Santosh Poonen - February 26, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Feb 27
7mBobby McDonald - Encouragement For Those Who Feel Inferior
Bobby McDonald · Feb 16
13mNCCF Church Sharing - January 29, 2017
NCCF Church · Feb 3
58mOur Birthright As Believers - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 31
1h 22mSession - 7
CFC Bangalore Live · Jan 22
August 4 | Daily Devotion | The Mark Of New Covenant Blessing Is Not Wealth And Health | Zac Poonen
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.
38mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Learning Humility from Infants - Olu Talabi, Ajay Chakravarthy - December 3, 2017
CFC Messages · Dec 4, 2017 · 38m
The central message is that true greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven is achieved not through works or status, but through profound humility, exemplified by a little child or infant. Jesus taught that one must humble oneself completely, mirroring the dependence of a child on the Father. This humility is so vital that God gives grace to the humble, and God reveals divine truth to those who are humble rather than to the proud.
32mCFC India
Finishing The Race - Sanjay Poonen
Sanjay Poonen · Nov 21, 2017 · 32m
The speaker encourages the audience to finish the Christian race, drawing parallels to Paul's declaration of finishing the race and keeping the faith. He emphasizes that the fundamental principle for staying on course is maintaining humility and submitting to authority, citing 1 Peter 5:5. This humility prevents pride and distraction, which are common pitfalls that cause people to fall away from the Christian walk.
45mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Depending on the Father Like an Infant - Santosh Poonen - November 19, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2017 · 45m
The central message is that to truly enter and be the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven, one must adopt the childlike mentality—being unbothered by the things the world values. This requires a deep, exclusive focus on knowing God, casting aside all other attachments, including self-righteousness or worldly achievements. Becoming a new creature in Christ means recognizing and knowing no one or nothing according to the flesh.
12mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - November 12, 2017
CFC Messages · Nov 16, 2017 · 12m
The central message emphasizes that Christian growth requires becoming an exact reflection of Jesus, both individually through purity and corporately within the church. The speaker draws heavily on Paul's life to illustrate that true humility, which allows God to display His power, is found not in personal achievement but in acknowledging one's weakness. He advises believers to approach God's presence with gratitude and worship, focusing on God's glory rather than bringing a 'laundry list' of personal needs.
20mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - November 5, 2017
CFC Messages · Nov 10, 2017 · 20m
The speaker shares observations about people who exhibit spiritual growth, noting that they are humble, eager to learn the Bible, and willing to confess difficult sins. He encourages the listener to emulate this by remaining humble, giving all resources to God, and being willing to be broken by the Lord. The message emphasizes trusting God's provision and strength, comparing it to flying above a storm rather than being caught in it.
1h 26mCFC Bangalore Live
5th Nov 2017 - Finishing The Race - Sanjay Poonen
Sanjay Poonen · Nov 6, 2017 · 1h 26m
The speaker encourages the younger generation to remain focused on finishing the Christian race, drawing parallels to Paul's declaration in 2 Timothy 4:7. He emphasizes that a fundamental principle for endurance is maintaining humility and submitting to authority, citing 1 Peter 5:5. The core message is a call to avoid complacency and pride, which can cause one to fall away from the faith.
38mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Knowing the Father Like an Infant - Santosh Poonen - November 5, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Nov 6, 2017 · 38m
Jesus taught the disciples that the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a child, emphasizing that true understanding comes from humility rather than perceived knowledge or status. The speaker urges listeners to move away from relying solely on the words of preachers and instead learn to observe God speaking through everyday circumstances, including family members and the world around them. This requires adopting the humble perspective of a child.
1h 7mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Session 2 - Walking with Power in the Inner Man – Santosh Poonen – WOF 2017 Austin CFC
Santosh Poonen · Oct 31, 2017 · 1h 7m
The speaker reflects on the profound nature of Christ's suffering, drawing from Hebrews 5:7 to emphasize that Jesus cried out with loud crying and tears due to his godly fear regarding sin. He then draws a parallel between this spiritual state and the innocence of children, arguing that true discipleship requires becoming like a child—unaffected by worldly status or opposition—to offer praise and devotion to God.
1h 39mCFC Bangalore Live
8th Oct 2017 - 1. Learn From Babies 2. Last - Days Hypocritical Christians
CFC Messages · Oct 8, 2017 · 1h 39m
The speaker addresses the common human desire to be the greatest, noting that this ambition manifests in various ways within both secular and church settings. He emphasizes that true greatness in God's kingdom is found in the genuine humility of a child, which is characterized by a complete lack of pretense. Achieving this genuine humility requires the help of the Holy Spirit, as self-effort is insufficient.
28mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - October 1, 2017
CFC Messages · Oct 6, 2017 · 28m
The central message encourages Christians to strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. The speaker draws lessons from Job, emphasizing unwavering worship and dependence on God, even amidst suffering. He concludes by urging the congregation to live lives characterized by humility, love, and obedience to God's will, recognizing that God's kindness leads to repentance.
1h 15mCFC Bangalore Live
Bangalore Conference - 2017 - Session 6
CFC Messages · Oct 1, 2017 · 1h 15m
The central message emphasizes that true qualification for leadership, such as being an elder, comes from having no desire for the position itself. The speaker draws parallels to Moses's experience and warns against the temptation to seek honor or status, citing Jesus' teaching that the greatest among us must be the servant. Humility and dependence on the Lord are presented as the ultimate qualifications for ministry.
1h 23mCFC Bangalore Live
Bangalore Conference - 2017: Session - 6
CFC Messages · Oct 1, 2017 · 1h 23m
The central message emphasizes that true qualification for leadership, such as being an elder, comes from having no desire for the position. The speaker draws parallels from Moses' life, noting that God prepared him through years of service before deeming him ready. He stresses that the church must remain humble, serving as brothers to one another, and warns against the temptation to seek honor or status, citing Jesus' teaching in Matthew 23.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Many Who Are First Will Be Last
Jeremy Utley · Sep 27, 2017 · 17m
The sermon warns against two dangerous attitudes in the Christian life: believing God doesn't love you, and conversely, believing you deserve favor because of your longevity or effort. Drawing from the parable of the laborers in the vineyard, the speaker emphasizes that those who are established in faith can become complacent, thinking they deserve more reward than others. The central message is to remain humble and recognize that God's grace is freely given, regardless of how long one has been following Him.
26mCFC India
22.Examples Of Humility - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 17, 2017 · 26m
The speaker emphasizes that humility is foundational to receiving God's grace, which is necessary to overcome sin. He contrasts the condemnation shown by Jesus to sinners (like the woman caught in adultery or the thief on the cross) with the strong rebuke given to the proud Pharisees. God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, suggesting that pride prevents the necessary spiritual rain for the fruit of the Spirit to grow.
49mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
transcribingHumility in Serving God - Santosh Poonen - June 11, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Jun 13, 2017 · 49m
This message emphasizes that true service to God must be rooted in humility. The speaker teaches that when we serve out of a desire for recognition or status, our service becomes tainted. Instead, genuine service flows from a heart that acknowledges God's sovereignty and our dependence on Him.
42mNCCF Church
transcribingBr Prabhakar - Secret Of Jesus's Humility
Prabhakar · May 5, 2017 · 42m
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation is achieved both individually through cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by functioning fully within the local church.
39mCFC India
The Attitude That Jesus Had - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 6, 2017 · 39m
The central message emphasizes that true unity in the church, and even within marriage, is achieved not through perfect agreement, but through a unified spirit and heart. The speaker draws from Philippians 2 and Ephesians 4, stressing that the greatest hindrances to unity are selfishness and pride. To maintain unity, believers must be diligent to consider others as more important than themselves, mirroring the humility of Christ.
42mCFC India
Faith and Humility - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 6, 2017 · 42m
The speaker emphasizes that true faith is rooted not in knowledge of scripture, but in a personal trust in Jesus, exemplified by the centurion's faith. He draws a strong parallel between faith and humility, arguing that a lack of faith often stems from underlying pride. The ability to live by faith, as stated in Habakkuk, is contrasted with pride, suggesting that humility is the prerequisite for genuine faith.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Eliminating Jealousy From Our Christian Service
Jeremy Utley · Feb 27, 2017 · 17m
The speaker discusses spiritual pride, identifying jealousy as an early indicator of this deeper sin. He explains that jealousy, especially regarding another's ministry or gifts, stems from the underlying assumption of personal worthiness and deservingness. True Christian unity, exemplified by the body of Christ, requires abandoning this spirit of competition and instead appreciating the unique role God has given to every member.
56mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
transcribingThe Journey of the God-Seekers - Santosh Poonen - February 26, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Feb 27, 2017 · 56m
The sermon warns against becoming sign-seekers, cautioning that focusing on signs rather than God Himself leads to spiritual decline. True god-seeking involves a journey characterized by becoming humble and dependent on God, maintaining no compromise in faith, embracing the role of an intercessor, receiving true revelation of God, and finally responding with genuine worship.
7mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Encouragement For Those Who Feel Inferior
Bobby McDonald · Feb 16, 2017 · 7m
The central message is that Christians should not become discouraged by comparing themselves to others who seem more advanced in their walk with God. Instead, believers must anchor themselves in the truth that God is love, which washes away feelings of inadequacy and comparison. True spiritual growth comes from continually receiving revelation of God's unconditional love, rather than striving to meet the standards set by others.
13mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - January 29, 2017
CFC Messages · Feb 3, 2017 · 13m
The central message is that Christian life requires becoming an exact reflection of Jesus through individual purity and corporate church participation. The speaker emphasizes dwelling on what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and good, recognizing that Jesus embodies these qualities. A key theme is the necessity of constant self-examination and humility, constantly bringing thoughts captive to Christ's obedience in preparation for the judgment seat of Christ.
58mCFC India
Our Birthright As Believers - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 31, 2017 · 58m
The speaker emphasizes that believers must actively put on virtues like compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, starting with their immediate relationships. A key test of spiritual maturity is being thankful for one another, which prepares the heart to receive God's word. Furthermore, he urges the congregation to move beyond elementary teachings, recognizing that true maturity involves repenting not just from sin, but also from the belief that one's own good works can earn acceptance from God.
1h 22mCFC Bangalore Live
Session - 7
CFC Messages · Jan 22, 2017 · 1h 22m
The sermon uses the story of the ten lepers to illustrate that only the one who returned to give thanks to God was a Samaritan, highlighting the importance of gratitude. The speaker emphasizes that thankfulness should come from the heart, not just out of habit, and that true gratitude leads to humility. Ultimately, the message encourages the congregation to be thankful for all blessings, recognizing that thankfulness transforms us into better people.