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11mJeremy Utley - The Hope We Confess At NCCF
Jeremy Utley · Dec 26
1h 14mThe Foundation And Three Floors Of The Church - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 18
1h 9mThe True Meaning Of Fellowship - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 30
17mBobby McDonald - The Source Of A Godly Life
Bobby McDonald · Nov 28
40mThe Glory Of A New-Covenant Marriage - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 22
52mBeing Faithful With God's Gifts - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 21
1h 10mDare To Be A Daniel - Sanjay Poonen
Sanjay Poonen · Nov 17
57mI Would Have Despaired Unless I Had Believed - Santosh Poonen - October 22, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Oct 23
20mNCCF Church Sharing - October 15, 2017
NCCF Church · Oct 17
12mBobby McDonald - Sin Is Not An Option
Bobby McDonald · Oct 14
21mBangalore Youth Camp 2017 - Session 8
CFC Bangalore Live · Oct 14
52mThe Church: Preparing the Way for Christ - Santosh Poonen - October 8, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Oct 9
42mBangalore Youth Camp 2017 - Session 2
CFC Bangalore Live · Oct 5
45mBangalore Youth Camp 2017 - Session 3
CFC Bangalore Live · Oct 5
47mBangalore Youth Camp 2017 - Session 5
CFC Bangalore Live · Oct 5
17mBangalore Youth Camp 2017 - Session 8
CFC Bangalore Live · Oct 4
44mBangalore Youth Camp 2017 - Session 6
CFC Bangalore Live · Oct 4
49mBangalore Youth Camp 2017 - Session 2
CFC Bangalore Live · Oct 3
10mBobby McDonald - Being Led by the Spirit
Bobby McDonald · Oct 3
1h 27m17th Sep 2017 - Living Wiser The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit
CFC Bangalore Live · Sep 17
21mNCCF Church Sharing - September 10, 2017
NCCF Church · Sep 12
59mRevelation, Authority, Discipleship - Santosh Poonen - August 27, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Aug 29
25m18.The Humanity Of Jesus - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 16
25m17.Transformation - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 16
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.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Hope We Confess At NCCF
Jeremy Utley · Dec 26, 2017 · 11m
The central message is that Christians must hold fast to a specific, scripturally defined hope, which is not merely worldly success or even just evangelism. The speaker outlines several key aspects of this hope: being conformed to Christ's character, freedom from sin's mastery, being filled with the Holy Spirit, having confident access to God, and the church's ability to equip members and draw people to Christ. These promises are rooted in the faithfulness of God.
1h 14mCFC India
The Foundation And Three Floors Of The Church - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 18, 2017 · 1h 14m
The central message is that true Christian living requires adopting the inner attitude of Christ, rather than merely imitating his external actions. The speaker emphasizes that this transformation comes from the Holy Spirit revealing Christ's glory, not from human effort or adherence to rules. He stresses that this divine nature is a gift and a choice, contrasting it with our inherent, self-centered nature.
1h 9mCFC India
The True Meaning Of Fellowship - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 30, 2017 · 1h 9m
The speaker distinguishes between worldly 'friendship' and divine 'fellowship,' arguing that true fellowship is a gift of the New Covenant, not merely a human connection. He contrasts the Old Covenant's focus on forgiveness of sins with the New Covenant's promise of salvation from sin and the indwelling of God's law through the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, he emphasizes that experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit, rather than just intellectual knowledge, is necessary for discipleship.
17mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - The Source Of A Godly Life
Bobby McDonald · Nov 28, 2017 · 17m
The central message is that the source of a godly life and the ability to shine God's glory comes entirely from God's grace, not from personal willpower or effort. The speaker contrasts trying to live right by the law (self-effort) with living under grace, which requires relying on the power of the Holy Spirit. He warns that attempting to solve life's problems—whether emotional, relational, physical, or financial—apart from God's power leads to failure.
40mCFC India
The Glory Of A New-Covenant Marriage - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 22, 2017 · 40m
The speaker contrasts the nature of marriage under the Old Covenant with the ideal established by Christ in the New Covenant. He argues that while Old Testament marriages often suffered from division, conflict, and divorce due to hard hearts, the New Covenant aims to make husband and wife 'one flesh,' mirroring God's original design. This transformation requires the Holy Spirit to remove the 'hard heart of stone' and replace it with a soft heart, as prophesied in Ezekiel 36.
52mCFC India
Being Faithful With God's Gifts - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 21, 2017 · 52m
The sermon centers on the Parable of the Talents and Psalm 1, emphasizing that true prosperity and stability come from delighting in the law of the Lord and meditating on God's word. The speaker stresses that believers must actively cultivate their 'hidden life' by connecting with the Holy Spirit in private moments, which prevents spiritual withering, regardless of external circumstances. By rooting oneself in God's unchanging nature, one can maintain joy and effectiveness in all areas of life.
1h 10mCFC India
Dare To Be A Daniel - Sanjay Poonen
Sanjay Poonen · Nov 17, 2017 · 1h 10m
The speaker shares personal values, calling them his 'North Star,' to guide his life as a Christian in the workplace. Key principles include recognizing that true citizenship is in heaven, working diligently while remaining humble, being a visible example of Christian character (like salt or a light), and remaining open to the direction of the Holy Spirit in decision-making.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
I Would Have Despaired Unless I Had Believed - Santosh Poonen - October 22, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Oct 23, 2017 · 57m
The speaker encourages listeners facing any kind of loss—physical, emotional, or memory-related—by pointing them to the comfort of the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes that God does not judge us by what we are currently experiencing, and that we should seek the Spirit's comfort. Furthermore, he stresses that while sin is always dishonoring to God, true repentance involves a godly sorrow, which is distinct from the devil's condemnation.
20mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - October 15, 2017
CFC Messages · Oct 17, 2017 · 20m
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian goal is to reflect Jesus Christ both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 1:5, the message highlights that the gospel's power comes not just from words, but from the Holy Spirit and the believers' lives. The core message is the shift from relying on personal strength to depending on God's infinite power, leading to a life characterized by faith and the visible testimony of God's work.
12mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Sin Is Not An Option
Bobby McDonald · Oct 14, 2017 · 12m
The central message is that Christians must adopt a radical attitude of brokenness toward sin, treating it as an option that is no longer available. Drawing from Job's continual sacrifices and Paul's teaching, the speaker emphasizes that one must actively reckon themselves dead to sin, making it impossible to choose it. This commitment requires relying on the Holy Spirit's power to overcome temptation.
21mCFC Bangalore Live
Bangalore Youth Camp 2017 - Session 8
CFC Messages · Oct 14, 2017 · 21m
The speaker encourages the youth to sincerely follow the Lord despite facing immense life challenges like rejection and difficult choices. He urges them to take decisive action today, such as sending apologies or deleting digital connections, to pursue God. The message culminates by referencing Zechariah 12:10, emphasizing that the outpouring of the Holy Spirit will lead to a profound, heart-breaking realization of having pierced Christ.
52mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Church: Preparing the Way for Christ - Santosh Poonen - October 8, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Oct 9, 2017 · 52m
The sermon emphasizes that the Church is the body of Christ, connected to Jesus Christ, and that the focus in the New Covenant is on this unified body rather than individual leaders. The speaker draws parallels between the Old Covenant's physical focus and the New Covenant's spiritual reality, using the Holy Spirit's work—likened to the wind in John 3—to illustrate the necessary 'disorganization' or divine leading that moves beyond human planning. The ultimate goal is to understand the unity of the body in Christ.
42mCFC Bangalore Live
Bangalore Youth Camp 2017 - Session 2
CFC Messages · Oct 5, 2017 · 42m
The speaker urges the audience to seek a direct, personal relationship with Jesus, emphasizing that true spiritual breakthrough requires more than just emotional experience or repeated cleansing. He contrasts the cleansing of water (repentance) with the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and Fire, arguing that believers must be willing to be radically changed, even if it means facing rejection or difficulty, to break the yokes of sin and self-will.
45mCFC Bangalore Live
Bangalore Youth Camp 2017 - Session 3
CFC Messages · Oct 5, 2017 · 45m
The sermon extensively interprets passages from Ezekiel 36 and Romans 6, focusing on the theme of God renewing the believer. The central message is that God removes the 'heart of stone'—representing sin and old ways of life—and replaces it with a new heart of flesh and a new spirit. This transformation is achieved through the work of the Holy Spirit and is a promise of restoration and life in God's land, which the speaker identifies as the church.
47mCFC Bangalore Live
Bangalore Youth Camp 2017 - Session 5
CFC Messages · Oct 5, 2017 · 47m
The central message is the necessity of daily mind renewal to align with and discover God's perfect will. The speaker uses the analogy of a sponge to illustrate that the mind absorbs whatever it is exposed to—worldly thoughts, money, or the Word of God. Therefore, believers must actively seek to fill their minds with God's truth through the Word, allowing the Holy Spirit to cleanse and renew them daily.
17mCFC Bangalore Live
Bangalore Youth Camp 2017 - Session 8
CFC Messages · Oct 4, 2017 · 17m
The speaker encourages the audience to process difficult life experiences and relationships by taking necessary actions, such as sending apologies or setting boundaries. A central theme is the profound need for the Holy Spirit, drawing heavily on scripture (Zechariah 12:10) to emphasize the heart broken over Christ's sacrifice. The message concludes by urging the congregation to focus on the love of God and the worthiness of Jesus, rather than expecting immediate, dramatic miracles.
44mCFC Bangalore Live
Bangalore Youth Camp 2017 - Session 6
CFC Messages · Oct 4, 2017 · 44m
The speaker encourages the audience not to be ashamed of the Gospel, drawing from 2 Timothy 1:6-7. He emphasizes that God has given believers a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline, not a spirit of timidity. The message stresses the need to rekindle the gift of God, which is connected to receiving the Holy Spirit, and points out that while the Holy Spirit provides the power to overcome sin, the initial step is obedience, such as being baptized in water after being born again.
49mCFC Bangalore Live
Bangalore Youth Camp 2017 - Session 2
CFC Messages · Oct 3, 2017 · 49m
The speaker encourages the youth to take personal responsibility for their spiritual life, emphasizing that they must seek a direct relationship with Jesus rather than waiting for external guidance. He contrasts the cleansing of water (repentance) with the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and Fire, arguing that mere washing is insufficient; true change requires being filled with the Spirit to break the yokes of slavery and live with boldness.
10mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Being Led by the Spirit
Bobby McDonald · Oct 3, 2017 · 10m
The central message is that true Christian living involves being led by the Spirit rather than by personal emotions or rules. The speaker uses the example of Jesus's interaction with the Syrophoenician woman to illustrate that Jesus was constantly listening to and being led by the Father's will, not just adhering to strict rules. He encourages the audience to cultivate this habit of constant listening to God to avoid sin and live in alignment with the Spirit's guidance.
1h 27mCFC Bangalore Live
17th Sep 2017 - Living Wiser The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit
CFC Messages · Sep 17, 2017 · 1h 27m
The speaker emphasizes the importance of the Holy Spirit's ministry, drawing heavily on Malachi's prophecies regarding the last days. He focuses on the fulfillment of the spirit and power of Elijah, arguing that this spirit is present in the church today. The core message is that the church must proactively work to turn the hearts of the children toward the fathers—both earthly and spiritual—rather than waiting for the children to change first.
21mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - September 10, 2017
CFC Messages · Sep 12, 2017 · 21m
The speaker emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. He warns against complacency, noting that spiritual need is greater than perceived sufficiency, and stresses the necessity of actively seeking God's wisdom. True wisdom is not found in worldly knowledge or career advancement but must be sought from God, who pours out the Holy Spirit upon those who ask.
59mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Revelation, Authority, Discipleship - Santosh Poonen - August 27, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Aug 29, 2017 · 59m
The speaker emphasizes that true freedom from sin comes not from legalism, but from understanding that under grace, sin cannot be a master. He warns that failing to live in grace can manifest as a root of bitterness, which originates in the heart, often stemming from pride or comparison. The core message is to proactively deal with these internal roots of bitterness, as neglecting them can have deep, dormant consequences, contrasting the limited scope of the Old Covenant with the transformative power of the New Covenant through the Holy Spirit.
25mCFC India
18.The Humanity Of Jesus - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 16, 2017 · 25m
The central message is that true understanding and transformation come not from merely studying the written word (the letter of the law), but from taking Jesus' yoke and learning from His life through the Holy Spirit. Jesus offers a gentle and easy yoke, contrasting it with the restrictive nature of the old covenant. To truly follow Christ, one must see the glory of Jesus in Scripture, allowing the Holy Spirit to progressively change one into His likeness.
25mCFC India
17.Transformation - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 16, 2017 · 25m
The central message is that the Christian life's true destination is not merely reaching heaven, but achieving a transformed character that mirrors Christ's likeness. This transformation, or sanctification, is achieved by being born again through the narrow gate and is a deep internal cleansing, unlike mere external refinement or adherence to law. Christ came to save us from sin and transform our inner nature, which is accomplished through the Holy Spirit.