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20mBobby McDonald - The Best Thing I Can Do for My Marriage Is Listen to God
Bobby McDonald · Oct 14
9mOctober 14 | Daily Devotion | Recognizing The Value Of Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 13
11mOctober 13 | Daily Devotion | Understanding The Body Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 12
7mOctober 12 | Daily Devotion | Be Humble Like A Little Child | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 11
17mThe Spirit Given to the Obedient to Press on with His Help -- Olu T. & Allan D. -- October 6, 2024
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Oct 11
7mOctober 11 | Daily Devotion | Christian Life Is A Love Relation With Jesus Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 10
20mWenhai Pan - Financial Principles for Christians
Wenhai Pan · Oct 7
16mZac Poonen - Judging Ourselves at The Breaking of Bread
Zac Poonen · Oct 7
23mZac Poonen - The Christian's Attitude Towards Money
Zac Poonen · Oct 7
55mIf We Live by the Spirit Let Us Follow the Spirit -- Santosh Poonen -- October 6, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Oct 7
10mOctober 7 | Daily Devotion | Finishing The Work God Gave | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 6
1h 35m6th Oct 2024 - Our Lives Are To Be A Fragrance Of Christ - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Oct 6
13mOctober 6 | Daily Devotion | Receiving God's Power By Dying To Self | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 5
10mOctober 5 | Daily Devotion | Perplexed, But Not Despairing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 4
59m1.Jesus Did Not Seek His Own | The Real Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 4
8mOctober 4 | Daily Devotion | Without Me You Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 3
26mRLCF Praise Live —September 29, 2024
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Oct 3
8mOctober 3 | Daily Devotion | Don't Be Offended When God Allows You To Fail | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 2
40mThe Cross Separates Us From The World - Abraham Plammootil
Abraham Plammootil · Oct 1
48mZacchaeus Linked with Abraham and Melchizedek -- Zac Poonen -- September 29, 2024
Zac Poonen · Sep 29
13mSeptember 30 | Daily Devotion | Is Your Inner Man Renewed Day By Day? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 29
12mSeptember 29 | Daily Devotion | Learn To Acquire A Heart Of Wisdom | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 28
12mSeptember 28 | Daily Devotion | Keeping Our Eyes Fixed On The Goal | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 27
26mThree Mothers To Learn From - Ian Robson (12th May 2024)
Ian Robson · Sep 27
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.
20mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - The Best Thing I Can Do for My Marriage Is Listen to God
Bobby McDonald · Oct 14, 2024 · 20m
Bobby McDonald teaches that husbands can best serve their marriages by listening to God and applying His direction in four key areas: developing genuine appreciation and encouragement for their wives, prioritizing the marriage relationship above church activities, serving their wives with a cheerful and willing attitude, and respecting their wives' individual convictions rather than imposing their own standards. He emphasizes that transformation comes through God's Word and the Holy Spirit's work, not through human effort or control.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
October 14 | Daily Devotion | Recognizing The Value Of Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 13, 2024 · 9m
The central message is the importance of recognizing and respecting the boundaries and unique graces God has given to every person. The speaker uses analogies—from property markers to the body of Christ—to illustrate that violating another's boundaries or showing partiality undermines God's design. True Christian living requires valuing others, even those who are less gifted, and recognizing that God's grace is distributed without favoritism.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 13 | Daily Devotion | Understanding The Body Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 12, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that true understanding of the Body of Christ requires recognizing the indispensable value of every member, especially those who are considered weaker or less gifted. The speaker warns that self-centeredness—seeking only what benefits oneself—is a sign of not seeing the Body and can be as detrimental as a cancer. True discipleship, like Christ's love for the church, involves self-sacrifice and genuinely caring for the welfare of others.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
October 12 | Daily Devotion | Be Humble Like A Little Child | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 11, 2024 · 7m
The central message emphasizes the necessity of pursuing humility, comparing it to the state of a little child. Drawing from Matthew 18, the speaker argues that true greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven is found in humility, not earthly status. He encourages listeners to adopt the childlike dependence on God, acknowledging their limited wisdom and yielding to the guidance of the Heavenly Father.
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Spirit Given to the Obedient to Press on with His Help -- Olu T. & Allan D. -- October 6, 2024
CFC Messages · Oct 11, 2024 · 17m
The central message is that the Holy Spirit is given to those who obey God, as stated in Acts 5:32. The speaker emphasizes that a genuine desire for the Spirit requires a heart committed to obedience, citing 1 Samuel 15:22. True faith, according to James, is demonstrated through works of obedience, exemplified by Abraham and Rahab, and this obedience is what sustains the believer's walk with Christ.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
October 11 | Daily Devotion | Christian Life Is A Love Relation With Jesus Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 10, 2024 · 7m
The Christian life is fundamentally a love relationship with Jesus Christ, which requires primary devotion to Him above all else. The speaker emphasizes that God's jealousy is for our spirit to be devoted only to Him, echoing the greatest commandment to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, strength, and mind. True devotion means being willing to drop everything to seek Him, contrasting this with times when we are preoccupied with other things.
20mNCCF Church
Wenhai Pan - Financial Principles for Christians
Wenhai Pan · Oct 7, 2024 · 20m
Wenhai Pan teaches that Christians must guard against the love of money, which is an obstacle to loving God fully, and recognize that worldly wealth is temporary. He provides practical biblical guidance on earning money through faithful work, saving wisely, and giving generously, drawing on personal experiences and scriptural principles to help believers develop a godly perspective on finances.
16mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Judging Ourselves at The Breaking of Bread
Zac Poonen · Oct 7, 2024 · 16m
Zac Poonen teaches that approaching the Lord's table requires honest self-examination and a humble, servant attitude toward others, exemplified by Jesus washing His disciples' feet. Rather than judging others' failings, Christians should examine themselves, reject superiority based on education or status, and recognize the fundamental equality of all believers in the body of Christ.
23mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Christian's Attitude Towards Money
Zac Poonen · Oct 7, 2024 · 23m
Zac Poonen teaches that money is a minor matter compared to spiritual riches, using Luke 16:10-12 to emphasize that faithfulness with money leads to receiving true riches: Christlikeness, the fullness of the Holy Spirit, and revelation in Scripture. Following Jesus and Paul's example, he practiced never revealing personal financial needs, lived modestly despite earning well initially, and devoted his ministry to preaching the gospel to the poor rather than the wealthy.
55mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
If We Live by the Spirit Let Us Follow the Spirit -- Santosh Poonen -- October 6, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Oct 7, 2024 · 55m
The speaker encourages the congregation to develop the habit of memorizing and speaking God's Word, emphasizing that this practice will be beneficial during times of uncertainty. He contrasts the prideful nature with the humble, who boast in the Lord, and discusses the Holy Spirit's call as an invitation to constantly rise up to a higher level of fullness. The core message is to embrace the continuous call of the Spirit to draw closer to Christ.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
October 7 | Daily Devotion | Finishing The Work God Gave | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 6, 2024 · 10m
The Christian life is a continuous process of spiritual warfare, likened to conquering the territory of Canaan by defeating various 'giants' representing sins like anger or dirty thoughts. True discipleship means purifying oneself until one resembles Christ, which involves both spiritual cleansing and active ministry. Ultimately, every believer is equipped by God for a specific, unique work they are called to finish before Christ returns.
1h 35mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribing6th Oct 2024 - Our Lives Are To Be A Fragrance Of Christ - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Oct 6, 2024 · 1h 35m
The message emphasizes that the Christian life should manifest as a fragrance, reflecting the presence of Christ to the world. This fragrance is not achieved through mere outward observance but through a deep, internal transformation that permeates all aspects of life.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
October 6 | Daily Devotion | Receiving God's Power By Dying To Self | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 5, 2024 · 13m
The central message is that to manifest the life of Christ, one must undergo a 'death to self-life,' symbolized by being immersed in water. The speaker emphasizes that mere knowledge or good reputation is insufficient; true life is revealed when our self-will is broken open, much like a grain of wheat falling into the ground. This process requires submission to God's will, even through affliction and perplexity, rather than resisting the breaking open of our outer shells.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
October 5 | Daily Devotion | Perplexed, But Not Despairing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 4, 2024 · 10m
The speaker discusses how God allows believers to experience perplexity, drawing parallels to the mystery of the Gospel. He explains that this state of not knowing the next step is a sign of maturity, comparing it to how parents guide children less as they grow older. Ultimately, the message encourages trusting God's plan even when direction is unclear, pointing to the greater blessing of believing without physical or audible signs of God's presence.
59mCFC India
1.Jesus Did Not Seek His Own | The Real Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 4, 2024 · 59m
The central message is a warning against accepting a counterfeit version of Jesus, arguing that the devil deceives people by presenting a Jesus that deviates from the biblical standard. The speaker emphasizes that true Christianity requires a return to the simplicity and purity found in the real Jesus, contrasting this with worldly desires for a Jesus who permits a comfortable life. Following Jesus demands radical commitment, including hating one's own life and forsaking possessions.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
October 4 | Daily Devotion | Without Me You Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 3, 2024 · 8m
The message uses the story of Peter's fishing failure to illustrate that God works mysteriously, often allowing believers to experience failure or confusion. The central lesson is that no Christian can do anything significant without the power of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing dependence on Christ rather than personal experience or knowledge. True discipleship requires acknowledging this absolute need for divine power.
26mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live —September 29, 2024
CFC Messages · Oct 3, 2024 · 26m
The service focused heavily on the victory of Christ over sin, death, and the works of the enemy, emphasizing that believers are purchased by His blood. The sermon concluded with a deep prayer asking for consecration, spiritual renewal, and divine guidance for the church, specifically praying for unity in marriages and for children to become devoted disciples.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
October 3 | Daily Devotion | Don't Be Offended When God Allows You To Fail | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 2, 2024 · 8m
God sometimes allows us to fail or be humbled, as seen with Peter, because these experiences serve a divine purpose. These moments of failure prevent pride, which God resists, ensuring that when God uses us for a mighty work, we remain humble. Therefore, we should not be offended when God permits us to stumble, as it is preparation for the ministry He has for us.
40mCFC India
The Cross Separates Us From The World - Abraham Plammootil
Abraham Plammootil · Oct 1, 2024 · 40m
The central message is that following Christ requires a radical separation from the world's values and desires, symbolized by taking up the cross. This separation is necessary because the world's system—defined by the lust of the flesh, eyes, and pride—is temporary and leads back to dust. True life and victory are found by focusing on God's will through faith, which empowers believers to resist the strong pull of worldly attachments.
48mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zacchaeus Linked with Abraham and Melchizedek -- Zac Poonen -- September 29, 2024
Zac Poonen · Sep 29, 2024 · 48m
The speaker urges listeners to overcome the lie that the Christian life is too difficult, emphasizing the immense, sacrificial love of Jesus Christ. He uses vivid analogies, such as being saved from a truck accident, to illustrate the depth of Christ's love, arguing that this love should inspire a life of radical gratitude and commitment. Ultimately, the message calls for a complete surrender to Christ, recognizing that one's earthly actions are insignificant compared to what Jesus did for salvation.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
September 30 | Daily Devotion | Is Your Inner Man Renewed Day By Day? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 29, 2024 · 13m
The central message is that while the outer man will naturally decay, the inner man can be renewed day by day by committing to two daily disciplines: listening to God and taking up the cross. The speaker emphasizes that this daily process of listening and self-denial is how one becomes more Christlike, leading to wisdom and spiritual growth. He encourages the audience to adopt the attitude of 'Lord, your servant is listening' every morning.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
September 29 | Daily Devotion | Learn To Acquire A Heart Of Wisdom | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 28, 2024 · 12m
The message emphasizes that true wisdom is gained not through worldly accomplishments or tireless service, but through consistent, quiet listening at the feet of Jesus, as exemplified by Mary. The speaker urges listeners to emulate this by daily taking up their cross and dying to self, drawing parallels between this spiritual discipline and the endurance shown by the Apostle Paul. Ultimately, the goal is to live a life that honors Christ, which will be revealed in eternity, rather than focusing on visible, temporary works.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
September 28 | Daily Devotion | Keeping Our Eyes Fixed On The Goal | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 27, 2024 · 12m
The central message encourages believers to keep their eyes fixed on the ultimate goal of becoming more like Christ daily, comparing this focus to driving to a destination. The speaker emphasizes that God's plan is for our eternal good, not just temporary earthly comfort. True Christian living means living in a way that will bring no regret when Christ returns, aligning our lives with God's eternal purpose.
26mCFC India
Three Mothers To Learn From - Ian Robson (12th May 2024)
Ian Robson · Sep 27, 2024 · 26m
The speaker encourages mothers to follow the example of three significant women, emphasizing that humility is the key to being a blessing to generations. He deeply analyzes Mary's submission and praise in Luke chapter 1, highlighting that God favors the humble. Furthermore, he points to the example of Mary treasuring everything in her heart and the general call to live with profound humility, mirroring Jesus' example.