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28mNCCF Church · Jun 29
1m 17sNCCF Church · Jun 25
24mNCCF Church · Jun 15
1h 6mZac Poonen · May 26
7mJeremy Utley · May 23
11mJoshua Deepak · May 11
32mAjay Chakravarthy · May 10
1h 16mZac Poonen · May 10
3m 55sBobby McDonald · Apr 19
1h 41mCFC Bangalore Live · Apr 5
1h 45mZac Poonen · Mar 29
8mBobby McDonald · Mar 9
25mZac Poonen · Feb 20
24mZac Poonen · Feb 20
1h 0mZac Poonen · Jan 30
27mZac Poonen · Jan 28
1h 0mZac Poonen · Jan 28
28mZac Poonen · Jan 28
17mBobby McDonald · Jan 26
14mJeremy Utley · Jan 26
1h 4mZac Poonen · Jan 22
53mSantosh Poonen · Jan 18
57mCFC Bangalore Live · Jan 15
54mZac Poonen · Jan 9
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.
28mNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Jun 29, 2015 · 28m
The speaker emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. He draws from Scripture to teach that true Christian life requires more than just hearing the word; it must be accompanied by the power of the Holy Spirit and full conviction. Furthermore, understanding the word is crucial, as otherwise, the enemy can snatch away what has been sown in the heart.
1m 17sNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Jun 25, 2015 · 1m 17s
The sermon emphasizes that the Christian goal is to reflect Jesus Christ, which is achieved both individually through personal purity and corporately through active participation in the local church. The act of baptism is presented as a tangible step of obedience and a public testimony to God's goodness. The service concludes with the speaker performing the baptism.
24mNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Jun 15, 2015 · 24m
The central message is that the greatest truth about Christianity is God's unconditional love for us, which is independent of our own efforts. Christians are called to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning as committed members of the local church. The speaker emphasizes meditating on scripture and committing to the body of Christ.
1h 6mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · May 26, 2015 · 1h 6m
The speaker emphasizes that spiritual growth requires commitment to a local church family, comparing it to the responsibility of a home rather than the convenience of a restaurant. He warns against spiritual stagnation from only consuming knowledge online or from visiting preachers. Furthermore, he advises believers to use Jesus Christ as a 'spiritual dictionary' when discerning genuine manifestations of the Holy Spirit from deception.
7mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley · May 23, 2015 · 7m
The central message is that Christian life involves being a reflection of Jesus, achieved both personally through purity and corporately within the church. Specifically, the speaker emphasizes that our work and calling are acts of stewardship from God, not chance. Furthermore, our purpose in ministry is not just personal conformity to Christ, but primarily for the benefit of others, meaning our experiences—both comfort and affliction—are intended for the benefit and salvation of those around us.
11mNCCF Church
Joshua Deepak · May 11, 2015 · 11m
The speakers discuss the commitment process to the church, emphasizing that true indicators of God's will involve patient prayer rather than urgency. They share personal testimonies about their journeys of faith, highlighting the shift from legalistic adherence to a genuine, love-driven relationship with Christ. Both speakers express finding a community where they can grow in understanding the New Covenant and actively live out their faith.
32mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · May 10, 2015 · 32m
Jesus is established as the sole Builder and Head of the Church, making any structure built apart from Him illegitimate. The sermon contrasts this with self-serving efforts, like those in Genesis 11, and examines the nature of true repentance using Jeremiah 3. The speaker emphasizes that God desires genuine, heartfelt acknowledgment of sin, warning against superficial or deceptive repentance.
1h 16mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · May 10, 2015 · 1h 16m
The message warns against deception in Christianity, particularly the temptation to revert to the Old Covenant or mix conflicting doctrines, comparing this to sowing two kinds of seed in a vineyard. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual life requires understanding the symbolism of the Old Testament pointing to Christ and that God dwells in the Spirit, not merely in emotion or the mind. He concludes by stressing that the church's focus should be on following New Testament teachings for a Godly life, rather than mixing doctrines or seeking earthly kingdom status.
3m 55sNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald · Apr 19, 2015 · 3m 55s
The central message is that Christians should strive to be presented to God at the end as holy, blameless, and beyond reproach. This goal is achieved both individually through personal purity and corporately by building up one another within the church. The speaker emphasizes that the best gifts we can give God are our character and the spiritual cleansing we achieve for ourselves and for our brothers and sisters in Christ.
1h 41mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Apr 5, 2015 · 1h 41m
The service focused heavily on communal worship, encouraging the congregation to praise God joyfully and with one heart. The message emphasized that the Lord reigns over all, calling people to rejoice in His grace, mercy, and unchanging love. The core theme was exalting God's greatness and acknowledging His redemption.
1h 45mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Mar 29, 2015 · 1h 45m
The service begins with communal singing of praise, focusing on God's enduring love and faithfulness. The sermon portion emphasizes that the purpose of life is to worship God, acknowledging that all good gifts come from Him. The service concludes with a collective prayer dedicating lives and praise to God's majesty.
8mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald · Mar 9, 2015 · 8m
Jesus Christ is established as the head of the body, which is the church, meaning believers are meant to actively participate in God's work rather than passively receiving it. The sermon emphasizes that Christian life requires taking responsibility and laboring for Christ, both in personal growth and within the community. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that Jesus remains preeminent in every area of life, causing all other concerns to dim.
25mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 20, 2015 · 25m
The speaker continues studying Jesus' teachings, focusing on Matthew 18. He emphasizes that Jesus came to seek and save the lost, using the parable of the lost sheep to illustrate God's deep care for every individual. The discussion then moves to church discipline, outlining a three-stage process: private confrontation, involving two or three witnesses, and finally, bringing the matter before the church if the individual remains defiant. The speaker concludes by noting the authority given to the local church to bind and loose.
24mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 20, 2015 · 24m
Jesus taught that the church is not a building or an organization, but a living body of Christ, where members are interconnected and function together through a shared connection to the Head. To build this body, individuals require revelation from heaven and spiritual authority from Christ, rather than just human wisdom or appointment. Ultimately, building the church requires members to deny their own interests and take up their cross, prioritizing God's will.
1h 0mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Jan 30, 2015 · 1h 0m
The speaker argues that understanding God's Word requires approaching it with the humility of a child, as great scholars often fail to do. He uses the construction of the Tabernacle in the Old Testament as an analogy, emphasizing that God's glory must rest upon the structure, which represents the Christian home and church. The central message is that believers must build their lives and churches according to the precise commands of the Lord, not just in spirit, but in every detail.
27mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Jan 28, 2015 · 27m
The sermon appears to discuss the concept of the body of Christ and the nature of fellowship, drawing comparisons to various aspects of life. The speaker emphasizes that the body is a unified whole, suggesting that individual parts must work together for the whole to function correctly. The message seems to encourage believers to maintain unity and function together within the community of faith.
1h 0mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Jan 28, 2015 · 1h 0m
The sermon emphasizes that the church is built by ordinary believers with a special calling, not by priests or pastors as often misunderstood. It outlines the biblical pattern of church leadership (apostles, prophets, teachers) and stresses that the primary message of all true prophets, including John the Baptist, is repentance and holiness. The speaker warns against false teaching, cautioning that superficial signs like miracles and healings are less important than deep biblical teaching, as people can experience miracles and still face spiritual condemnation.
28mCFC India
transcribingZac Poonen · Jan 28, 2015 · 28m
This sermon encourages believers on how to glorify God within the context of the church building. The message emphasizes that the focus should always be on honoring God, regardless of the physical location or circumstances. It serves as a reminder to maintain a spirit of worship and devotion in all aspects of church life.
17mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald · Jan 26, 2015 · 17m
The central message is that a godly love for the local church is a commitment to concern for the spiritual growth of fellow believers, aiming for Christ-likeness. True unity requires moving beyond self-concern and embracing the shared journey toward this ultimate goal. The speaker uses the Israelites' unbelief regarding the Promised Land to illustrate that we must fully trust God's plan for the church's development, even when the process is difficult or unseen.
14mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley · Jan 26, 2015 · 14m
The foundation of all ministry in the church must be love, as demonstrated by the warning in 1 Corinthians 13 that gifts without love are nothing. True Christian love, which is supernatural and divine, is required to be a fully functioning member of the church. This love should not be based on natural affinity but on the shared Spirit, which constitutes our 'spiritual flesh and blood.'
1h 4mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Jan 22, 2015 · 1h 4m
The speaker emphasizes that the primary focus of the church should be on maintaining purity and quality of its members, rather than merely increasing in numbers. He draws from scripture to argue that while evangelism is important, the internal work of discipleship and guarding against corruption (the 'leaven') is paramount. True Christian living, according to him, is demonstrated by a consistent, godly life throughout the entire week, not just on Sunday.
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jan 18, 2015 · 53m
The speaker emphasizes that deep intimacy within a local church community inevitably exposes our faults, which should not cause fear but rather be embraced for transformation. He draws parallels to Paul's experience with the law, noting that vulnerability in fellowship reveals unChristlike aspects that the Holy Spirit can then address. The discussion transitions to Matthew 7:1, cautioning against judging others, suggesting that while the immediate penalty may not be physical, we will ultimately have to give account before God.
57mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribingCFC Messages · Jan 15, 2015 · 57m
This video is a recording from the Tuticorin Conference in 2015, focusing on God's message for the current time. The content addresses the overarching theme presented during the conference sessions.
54mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Jan 9, 2015 · 54m
The central message emphasizes that true understanding of scripture, particularly regarding the Church, comes not from mere memorization or intellectual study, but from divine revelation given by the Father. The speaker stresses the difference between knowing something in the mind and receiving a revelation in the heart, citing passages like Matthew 16:18 and John 17:23 to support the necessity of the Holy Spirit's illumination. He advises believers to constantly ask God for revelation to avoid being deceived by superficial understanding.