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9mAnnie Poonen - Make Me Your Captive, Lord
Annie Poonen · Mar 28
38mSimple And Pure Devotion To Christ - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Mar 21
42mLook to Jesus and Run Without Regret (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- March 16, 2022
Annie Poonen · Mar 19
1h 28m13th March 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service |The Most Important Message of Discipleship - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 13
1h 27m6th March 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Loving Christ Supremely - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 6
55mKnowing The Love Of God - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 28
1h 30m27th February 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Knowing The Love Of God - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 27
1h 7mTotal Freedom From Self-Condemnation - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 22
7mNCCF Church Sharing
NCCF Church · Feb 22
50mLet God Glorify Himself at Your Expense -- Santosh Poonen -- February 20, 2022
Santosh Poonen · Feb 21
1h 37m20th February 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Total Freedom From Self-Condemnation - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 20
8mJeremy Utley - A Brief Testimony of God's Help
Jeremy Utley · Feb 16
19mJeremy Utley - How Was Your Week, Spiritually?
Jeremy Utley · Feb 8
52mOur Calling is to be Heavenly-Minded - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 7
1h 7mTotal Freedom From Self-Condemnation -- Zac Poonen -- February 2, 2022
Zac Poonen · Feb 3
1h 0mSet Christ Alone As Lord Of Your Life – Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Feb 3
1h 12mGod Wants You to Live Free From All Anxiety - Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Feb 1
1h 38m30th January 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | God Wants You to Live Free From All Anxiety
Santosh Poonen · Jan 30
23mWords of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & Alan Thomas & Hymn Sing -- January 23, 2022
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Jan 28
6mWorship: Recognizing My Worthlessness and Christ's Worthiness -- Santosh Poonen -- November 13, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Jan 18
1h 21m16th January 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Our Calling is to be Heavenly-Minded - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 16
48mTruths That Will Deliver Us From Deception -- Zac Poonen -- January 9, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jan 10
21mJeremy Utley - What Are People For? Close Friendship With God
Jeremy Utley · Jan 4
19mZac Poonen - For Children: Maintaining A Close Connection With God
Zac Poonen · Jan 3
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.
9mNCCF Church
Annie Poonen - Make Me Your Captive, Lord
Annie Poonen · Mar 28, 2022 · 9m
The central message is that true freedom is found not in self-determination, but in willingly surrendering one's will to Jesus Christ. The speaker uses the metaphor of a captive to illustrate that we are all slaves—first to sin, and then to various worldly attachments like habits, people-pleasing, or loneliness. By choosing to be a captive of the Lord, we find true strength and freedom.
38mCFC India
Simple And Pure Devotion To Christ - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Mar 21, 2022 · 38m
The speaker emphasizes the need for a simple and pure devotion to Christ, comparing it to a heavenly Father pursuing a lost child. He draws parallels from Jesus' invitation to the thirsty, urging listeners not to be satisfied with worldly pleasures or idols. The message warns against losing the initial, simple love for Christ, which Paul describes as being betrothed to Christ alone, and cautions against allowing worldly distractions to lead one astray.
42mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Look to Jesus and Run Without Regret (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- March 16, 2022
Annie Poonen · Mar 19, 2022 · 42m
The message addresses the burden of regret, assuring listeners that God's love and forgiveness are vast enough to cover any past mistakes. Using examples like Paul's conversion and Moses's past failures, the speaker emphasizes that we should not dwell on the past but instead focus on God's present power. God calls us to forget our failures and trust in His ongoing provision and strength.
1h 28mCFC Bangalore Live
13th March 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service |The Most Important Message of Discipleship - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 13, 2022 · 1h 28m
The message emphasizes that true Christianity is rooted in discipleship, recalling that the term 'Christian' originally referred to disciples in Antioch. The speaker argues that merely seeking forgiveness or assurance of heaven is insufficient for building a life, home, or church. True discipleship requires a deeper commitment to following Christ's path, moving beyond superficial religious understanding.
1h 27mCFC Bangalore Live
6th March 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Loving Christ Supremely - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 6, 2022 · 1h 27m
The message emphasizes that the Lord desires a love that comes from the heart—an undistracted devotion—rather than mere outward actions. The speaker encourages the congregation to live according to the sentiment of Psalm 73:25, declaring that in heaven, they have no one else to desire besides the Lord. This calls for a deep, all-consuming love for Christ.
55mCFC India
Knowing The Love Of God - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 28, 2022 · 55m
The central message is that our love for God must flow from the conviction of His perfect, unconditional love for us, as stated in 1 John 4:19. The speaker warns against lukewarm faith, suggesting that any fear or hesitation in our love for God indicates we are not fully convinced of His love. True Christian life involves abandoning the fear-based worship of 'heathen gods' and embracing the joyful, generous reality of God's love.
1h 30mCFC Bangalore Live
27th February 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Knowing The Love Of God - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 27, 2022 · 1h 30m
The message emphasizes the profound truth that God is love, drawing from 1 John 4:16-19. It stresses the importance of being deeply secured in God's love to protect believers from deception and to grow in faith. The core message is that our understanding of God's love must be rooted in scripture and personal experience of that love.
1h 7mCFC India
Total Freedom From Self-Condemnation - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 22, 2022 · 1h 7m
The speaker emphasizes that the New Covenant is superior to the Old Covenant, arguing that true understanding means being more concerned with avoiding sin and escaping its power than merely escaping hell or going to heaven. He teaches that the greatest gift of the New Covenant is the ability to partake of God's divine nature, which leads to effortless victory over sin, contrasting this with the constant struggle of the old way. Ultimately, he stresses that apart from Christ, believers are incapable of anything.
7mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing
CFC Messages · Feb 22, 2022 · 7m
The message encourages believers to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker uses the vastness of creation and a story about a father rescuing his child from the ocean to illustrate that despite feeling small, every individual is profoundly special and deeply loved by God. Ultimately, the core message is that God's love is constant, regardless of our mistakes.
50mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Let God Glorify Himself at Your Expense -- Santosh Poonen -- February 20, 2022
Santosh Poonen · Feb 21, 2022 · 50m
The speaker reflects on Psalm 8, marveling at the vastness of creation and contrasting it with humanity's small stature. He emphasizes the incredible privilege that God lavished such love on humanity, culminating in the incarnation of Christ. The message pivots to the New Covenant, defining it as following Jesus, citing John 17 and the repeated call to 'follow me' throughout the Gospels.
1h 37mCFC Bangalore Live
20th February 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Total Freedom From Self-Condemnation - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 20, 2022 · 1h 37m
The message addresses the concept of self-condemnation, clarifying that true condemnation comes only from Satan, not from God. It emphasizes that believers who are in Christ Jesus are declared righteous, and therefore, there is no condemnation. The speaker encourages the congregation to understand their inheritance in the Lord and to be liberated from dwelling in self-condemnation.
8mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - A Brief Testimony of God's Help
Jeremy Utley · Feb 16, 2022 · 8m
The speaker shares a testimony about realizing that life's true sustenance is not found in material abundance or even free time, but solely in a living connection with Jesus Christ. He draws from scripture, particularly Luke 12:15, to warn against all forms of greed, even the seemingly minor desire for downtime. The central message is to find contentment and identity entirely in Christ, recognizing that all circumstances—busy or free—are opportunities to rely on His strength.
19mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - How Was Your Week, Spiritually?
Jeremy Utley · Feb 8, 2022 · 19m
The speaker encourages the audience to shift their perspective when assessing their lives, moving beyond simply labeling a week as 'good' or 'bad.' Using the contrasting experiences of Peter—being called 'Satan' one week and then witnessing the Transfiguration the very next week—he illustrates that God has glorious plans even during times of failure. Ultimately, the message is that no matter how bad a week feels, God desires to lift us up and call us higher through His grace.
52mCFC India
Our Calling is to be Heavenly-Minded - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 7, 2022 · 52m
The central message is that believers must adopt a 'heavenly-minded' perspective by understanding their union with Christ—that they died, were buried, and were raised with Him. This spiritual reality means believers should focus their minds on things above, not earthly attachments. To achieve this, one must rely on the Holy Spirit to detach from worldly desires, recognizing that their life is now hidden with Christ in God.
1h 7mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Total Freedom From Self-Condemnation -- Zac Poonen -- February 2, 2022
Zac Poonen · Feb 3, 2022 · 1h 7m
The speaker emphasizes that the New Covenant is fundamentally different from the Old Covenant, asserting that its core focus is not merely escaping hell or reaching heaven, but achieving freedom from the power of sin. True understanding of this covenant leads to a desire to partake in God's divine nature, which is the greatest gift, allowing for a life of effortless victory over sin, much like an expert swimmer. This transformation is entirely dependent on Christ.
1h 0mCFC India
Set Christ Alone As Lord Of Your Life – Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Feb 3, 2022 · 1h 0m
The speaker shares his personal spiritual journey, emphasizing that mere knowledge or religious activity does not equate to discipleship. He warns against the dangers of complacency, lukewarmness, and self-reliance, particularly for youth who might think they know better than previous generations. The central message is to surrender one's life to Christ's lordship, respecting established spiritual boundaries and recognizing that true strength comes from dependence on God, not worldly wisdom or self-sufficiency.
1h 12mCFC India
God Wants You to Live Free From All Anxiety - Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Feb 1, 2022 · 1h 12m
The speaker emphasizes that Christians should remain dependent on the Holy Spirit rather than being distracted by worldly delights like money or career advancement. He encourages the congregation to come to meetings with a desire to behold the delightfulness of the Lord, drawing parallels between spiritual nourishment and sharing personal testimonies. Ultimately, the goal is to know God's love so deeply that one can recognize Christ's glory upon His return.
1h 38mCFC Bangalore Live
30th January 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | God Wants You to Live Free From All Anxiety
Santosh Poonen · Jan 30, 2022 · 1h 38m
The central message is that anxiety stems from unbelief, and true freedom from anxiety comes through faith, which is written in the heart by the Holy Spirit. The speaker encourages the congregation to prioritize dwelling in the presence of the Lord, recognizing that the delight found in God far surpasses the temporary allure of worldly pursuits like money or career advancement.
23mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & Alan Thomas & Hymn Sing -- January 23, 2022
CFC Messages · Jan 28, 2022 · 23m
The central message is that God's desire for humanity, from Adam to the Israelites and the Church, is consistently for people to find their ultimate rest and completeness in knowing and desiring God Himself. The speaker emphasizes that this desire should surpass any focus on earthly prosperity, victory over enemies, or even just sin-victory. Instead, we must make Jesus Christ the primary passion of our hearts, as this foundation leads to all other blessings.
6mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Worship: Recognizing My Worthlessness and Christ's Worthiness -- Santosh Poonen -- November 13, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Jan 18, 2022 · 6m
The central message is that true devotion to Christ involves recognizing one's own worthlessness before His majesty. The speaker contrasts earthly desires for community or comfort with the profound desire to simply behold Jesus' beauty and glory forever. True worship, therefore, is characterized by humility, acknowledging that one is an unworthy slave before God.
1h 21mCFC Bangalore Live
16th January 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Our Calling is to be Heavenly-Minded - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 16, 2022 · 1h 21m
The message emphasizes that believers are called to be heavenly-minded, reflecting the transformation that occurs through Christ's death and resurrection. It encourages the congregation to respond to God's love and high calling by allowing the Lord to transform them to perfect His likeness and image. The core teaching draws from the truth that in God, there is no concept of time.
48mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Truths That Will Deliver Us From Deception -- Zac Poonen -- January 9, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jan 10, 2022 · 48m
The central message warns believers against modern deceptions, urging them to focus on the core truth of Christianity rather than being distracted by current events or controversies. Drawing from Matthew 24, the speaker emphasizes that the primary sign of the end times is deception itself. Ultimately, he directs listeners to Romans 8:29, asserting that every believer's predetermined destination is to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ.
21mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - What Are People For? Close Friendship With God
Jeremy Utley · Jan 4, 2022 · 21m
The central message is that human beings have a specific, divinely appointed purpose: to maintain a close friendship with God. The speaker uses analogies, such as a TV or a stuffed animal, to illustrate that using something outside its intended purpose ruins it, and similarly, living outside of close fellowship with God renders life meaningless and useless. Knowing this purpose is not enough; one must also turn to God, as the Bible reveals that no one is inherently righteous or naturally close to God.
19mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - For Children: Maintaining A Close Connection With God
Zac Poonen · Jan 3, 2022 · 19m
The speaker uses the analogy of a broken electrical wire to illustrate that even one sin can completely sever a person's connection with God, making the lamp of life go out. He emphasizes that all people have sinned, as God's standard requires perfection. Furthermore, he stresses the importance of daily spiritual connection, citing Genesis 1 to teach that God speaks every day, and advises starting the day with prayer to hear God's word.