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11mJeremy Utley · Jul 13
1h 30mCFC Bangalore Live · Jun 14
1h 39mCFC Bangalore Live · Jun 7
51mZac Poonen · May 10
22mNCCF Church · Apr 27
1h 35mCFC Bangalore Live · Apr 19
2h 2mNewton · Apr 12
1h 29mZac Poonen · Apr 12
1h 3mZac Poonen · Apr 11
28mNCCF Church · Mar 9
24mZac Poonen · Feb 24
25mZac Poonen · Feb 24
51mSantosh Poonen · Feb 23
24mZac Poonen · Feb 19
26mZac Poonen · Feb 12
24mZac Poonen · Feb 12
25mZac Poonen · Feb 11
25mZac Poonen · Feb 11
25mZac Poonen · Feb 10
24mZac Poonen · Feb 10
1h 42mCFC Bangalore Live · Feb 8
33mZac Poonen · Jan 29
1h 9mZac Poonen · Jan 28
1h 28mCFC Bangalore Live · Jan 17
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen teaches that idolatry constitutes spiritual adultery against God, drawing a parallel between unfaithfulness in marriage and unfaithfulness in our devotion to God. The message calls believers to recognize idolatry in their lives and turn from it in repentance to restore their relationship with God.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley · Jul 13, 2015 · 11m
The central message is the necessity of shifting from self-centered praying to God-centered praying. The speaker uses examples from the Bible, such as Hezekiah and Moses, to illustrate that true prayer focuses on the exaltation and reputation of God's name, rather than merely personal deliverance or comfort. The speaker cautions that focusing only on personal needs can lead to spiritual blindness, as seen when Hezekiah's self-centered prayer led to subsequent national decline.
1h 30mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Jun 14, 2015 · 1h 30m
The sermon focuses on the theme of praise and joy, drawing heavily on scripture to encourage the congregation to worship God. Key passages emphasize that God's favor is eternal, and believers should rejoice because of the forgiveness and salvation found in Christ. The message concludes with a call to praise God for His mighty works and enduring grace.
1h 39mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Jun 7, 2015 · 1h 39m
The service focused heavily on worship, praise, and the themes of redemption through Christ's blood. The speakers repeatedly thanked God for His mercy, for sending Jesus, and for the cleansing power of the cross. The message concluded with a focus on maintaining a life of grace in speech and standing blameless before God's glory.
51mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · May 10, 2015 · 51m
The central message is that human effort alone is insufficient to please God; everything done without Christ is ultimately worthless, like wood, hay, and straw. True accomplishment comes through complete dependence on Jesus Christ, which is best exemplified by the disciples' obedience when they cast their net on the right side. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that prayer should be a constant, continuous dependence on God, like breathing, rather than adhering to rigid time quotas.
22mNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Apr 27, 2015 · 22m
The speaker shares personal reflections on anxiety stemming from trying to control every aspect of life, comparing it to trying to beat traffic or micromanage the future. He emphasizes that true freedom comes from surrendering control and focusing on heavenly treasures rather than earthly concerns. The core message is to cease striving and instead dwell on what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and praiseworthy, trusting in God's provision.
1h 35mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Apr 19, 2015 · 1h 35m
This service was characterized by extensive worship and praise, focusing on the unchanging nature and glory of Jesus Christ. The congregation repeatedly praised God for His goodness, mercy, and for lifting them up through Him. The service concluded with prayers acknowledging God's constant provision and grace.
2h 2mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribingNewton · Apr 12, 2015 · 2h 2m
The sermon emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining the Lord's presence in one's life. It encourages the congregation to actively seek and ensure that God's favor and companionship remain central to their daily walk. The message serves as a reminder to remain connected to the Lord.
1h 29mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Apr 12, 2015 · 1h 29m
The message emphasizes that true worship must be offered regardless of life's circumstances, drawing an analogy from the Book of Job. The core challenge is not merely to avoid sin, but to maintain praise and worship even when facing extreme adversity. The speaker urges the congregation to focus on *who* God is—the God who answers prayer—rather than what God does for them, maintaining continuous praise.
1h 3mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Apr 11, 2015 · 1h 3m
The message emphasizes that a Christian's life must be the opposite of the world's sin, as described in Romans 3:10-18. A core teaching point is that God looks at the heart, not the outward appearance, meaning unconfessed sin will prevent God from hearing prayer. Furthermore, unanswered prayer can stem from either unconfessed sin or a lack of faith in God's ability to answer.
28mNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Mar 9, 2015 · 28m
The central message is the necessity of constant dependence on God, exemplified by biblical figures like Job, Hannah, David, and especially Jesus. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual maturity is characterized not by self-sufficiency, but by continually crying out to God for help, even when the specific need is unknown. This reliance on God brings peace and is a model for Christian living.
24mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 24, 2015 · 24m
The speaker emphasizes that true Christlikeness requires a balance of grace and truth, citing Jesus' actions both healing the sick and confronting religious corruption. He argues that the church must be cleansed of materialism and misuse of religion, while also maintaining tenderness toward the vulnerable. Furthermore, the speaker teaches that praising God is the key method for silencing Satan and establishing contact with heaven, which can then facilitate prayer.
25mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 24, 2015 · 25m
The passage uses the story of the two blind men to illustrate several key lessons: one must persistently cry out to the Lord for genuine needs, ignoring discouraging advice. Secondly, when praying, one must be specific about what is needed rather than making general pleas. Finally, any blessing received from God is intended to enable the believer to follow Jesus more closely. The text concludes by noting that Jesus's actions, like entering Jerusalem on a donkey, teach deeper spiritual lessons.
51mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Feb 23, 2015 · 51m
The message explores the profound implications of asking God for anything in Jesus' name, drawing heavily from John 14 and John 16. The central theme is that true access to God's provision and favor is rooted not just in asking, but in a deep, reciprocal love for Jesus. This love is presented as the basis for the Father's love, leading to the desire to keep His commandments.
24mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 19, 2015 · 24m
Jesus' life demonstrates that after being used by God in miraculous ways, one must retreat into private prayer to give glory to the Father. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual strength comes from acknowledging human weakness and dependence on God, contrasting this with the pride that can lead to sin. He advises believers to emulate Jesus' pattern of withdrawing to pray, rather than making public announcements about their spiritual disciplines like fasting or prayer.
26mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 12, 2015 · 26m
The speaker emphasizes that understanding and living by Jesus' teachings is crucial, especially in times of global turmoil and fear. He argues that Christian standards should not be lowered to please others, comparing this to refusing necessary medical or educational care due to high standards. Ultimately, he urges listeners to pray to obey every commandment and claim every promise God has given for Christians before death, asserting that God's commands are not a burden.
24mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 12, 2015 · 24m
The sermon emphasizes that effective prayer requires specificity, moving beyond general pleas like "have mercy." Furthermore, receiving God's blessing is not based on our desire or even God's desire, but strictly on the measure of our faith. The core principle is to trust in what God *can* do, rather than focusing on our own perceived limitations or what we can accomplish.
25mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 11, 2015 · 25m
The sermon emphasizes that living by Jesus' high standard, as taught in the Sermon on the Mount, is impossible by human strength alone, requiring divine power. The speaker urges listeners to pray not for material things, but for spiritual transformation—such as the ability to forgive, love enemies, and remain free from anger. True spiritual fullness comes from desiring and asking God for the Holy Spirit, as neglecting to ask means missing out on God's greatest blessings.
25mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 11, 2015 · 25m
The speaker continues studying Jesus' teachings, focusing on the wrong attitude of anxiety from Matthew 6:25-34. He argues that anxiety is not merely a weakness but a sin, equating it in seriousness to sins like murder or adultery because Jesus commanded believers to 'not be anxious.' The core message is that believers should trust in their Heavenly Father, who cares for them as much as He cares for the birds, and should not worry about basic needs like food or clothing.
25mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 10, 2015 · 25m
Jesus taught that acts of giving, praying, and fasting should be done in secret, seeking reward only from God the Father, not from men. The speaker warns against boasting about these spiritual disciplines, noting that advertising them undermines their true spiritual value. Furthermore, he addresses the wrong attitude of the love of money, urging believers to store up treasure in heaven rather than on earth, as where the heart is, the treasure lies.
24mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 10, 2015 · 24m
Jesus taught a pattern for prayer, emphasizing that believers should address God as 'Father' because of the privilege of being God's child in the New Covenant. Furthermore, when praying, one's priority must be God's kingdom and His needs, rather than immediately listing personal or family requests. The structure of prayer should reflect this focus on God's glory first.
1h 42mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Feb 8, 2015 · 1h 42m
The service is characterized by extended periods of praise and worship, focusing heavily on the glory, sacrifice, and saving power of Jesus Christ. The congregation repeatedly praises Jesus as the redeemer, the one who conquered death, and the worthy Lamb of God. The message encourages believers to approach God with joy, acknowledging His love and grace.
33mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Jan 29, 2015 · 33m
True worship involves submitting to God's authority and listening only to what God says, rather than merely going through ritualistic motions. The speaker contrasts this with the temptation of self-worship, referencing Lucifer's desire for worship. He outlines three components of genuine worship: prayer (asking for needs), giving (offering thanks), and thanksgiving (thanking God for what He has done).
1h 9mCFC India
transcribingZac Poonen · Jan 28, 2015 · 1h 9m
This sermon focuses on the concept of peace, using the metaphor of a river to illustrate a steady and continuous flow of divine peace. The message encourages the listeners to find this deep, abiding peace that comes from God, rather than relying on temporary worldly sources.
1h 28mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2015 · 1h 28m
The service was marked by collective worship, prayer, and praise, focusing on thanksgiving for God's presence and the Word. Key themes included the need for genuine repentance, dedication of life to God, and preparation for Christ's return. The congregation prayed for blessings, guidance, and the sanctification of their personal, family, and church lives.