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1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Jun 18
47sSantosh Poonen · Jun 18
48mAjay Chakravarthy · Jun 17
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Jun 16
1h 42mCharles Banna · Jun 16
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Jun 16
57sSantosh Poonen · Jun 15
57sSantosh Poonen · Jun 15
10mZac Poonen · Jun 14
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jun 14
11mZac Poonen · Jun 13
9mZac Poonen · Jun 12
10mZac Poonen · Jun 11
12mZac Poonen · Jun 10
8mZac Poonen · Jun 8
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Jun 6
13mZac Poonen · Jun 6
1mSantosh Poonen · Jun 6
13mZac Poonen · Jun 5
4m 8sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jun 5
12mZac Poonen · Jun 4
4m 51sWenhai Pan · Jun 3
10mZac Poonen · Jun 1
54mJohn Pereira · May 30
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.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 18, 2024 · 1m 1s
The speaker addresses the question of why Mary sat at Jesus' feet, arguing it was not due to laziness but a deep commitment to Jesus' mission. The central message is that sitting at Jesus' feet means being actively engaged in His business, implying a willingness to serve in whatever capacity He directs, whether it's helping Martha or setting the table.
47sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 18, 2024 · 47s
The central message is that our focus should be on Jesus, not on our tasks or circumstances. Just as Mary chose to listen to Jesus' words, we should invite Him into every area of our lives—our kitchen, laundry room, or any work area—and ask Him to be involved in what we are doing. We must invite Him to be part of our daily business.
48mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jun 17, 2024 · 48m
The message draws lessons from the three crosses of the crucifixion and the story of Jonah to illustrate the conflict between human pride and God's will. The core message is that human pride is incredibly strong, often fighting against God's desire for salvation, requiring deep humbling. Jonah's journey—from fleeing God to being swallowed by a great fish—demonstrates that submission to God's will, even through extreme pressure, leads to release and restoration.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 16, 2024 · 1m 1s
The central message is that God desires all children, regardless of age, to be active partners in His kingdom right now. This partnership involves participating in daily life, whether it's with schoolwork, playing games, or helping parents. The speaker emphasizes that being a partner means living in harmony and avoiding conflict, as one is in business with Jesus.
1h 42mCFC Bangalore Live
Charles Banna · Jun 16, 2024 · 1h 42m
The sermon encourages the congregation to focus their attention and desires on heavenly realities rather than earthly concerns. Drawing from Colossians 3:1, the message urges believers to set their sights on the
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 16, 2024 · 1m 1s
The message uses the analogy of a trillionaire inviting people to partner in a kingdom, comparing earthly contributions to spiritual partnership. The core message is that God invites believers to be partners in His kingdom, which is a wonderful opportunity. This partnership involves obedience and is facilitated by the Father's good pleasure, exemplified by the gift of the Holy Spirit.
57sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 15, 2024 · 57s
The core message is that what pleases God is not merely the act of keeping commandments, but rather the faith that leads one to keep them. The speaker contrasts God's commandments, which are not burdensome, with self-imposed legalistic burdens. True obedience flows from faith, which is the ultimate victory over the world.
57sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 15, 2024 · 57s
The true sign that one is carrying Jesus' yoke is finding rest through obedience to Him. The speaker refutes the common belief that the Christian life is inherently burdensome, asserting that if it feels heavy, the yoke being carried is likely not the one Jesus prescribed. Following Jesus' yoke leads to rest for the soul.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Jun 14, 2024 · 10m
The speaker emphasizes that a truly vibrant Christian life stems from a deep, fervent devotion to Christ, which is a work of the Holy Spirit. He uses personal anecdotes, including a near-fatal accident and his commitment to serving God out of love rather than for reward, to illustrate this point. Ultimately, he compares this selfless devotion to the profound love relationship with Christ, stating that serving God is an eternally satisfying experience.
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jun 14, 2024 · 15m
The central message is that humanity is inherently a slave—either to sin, which leads to death, or to God's righteousness through obedience, which leads to life. While resisting God's commandments feels like freedom, it is actually slavery to something else. True ability to keep God's commandments is impossible in natural strength and requires the enabling power of the Holy Spirit. The speaker urges the congregation to cry out for this Spirit's help to pursue God's will.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Jun 13, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that true worship involves declaring to Jesus that nothing on earth is desired more than Him, as exemplified by Psalm 73:25. The speaker emphasizes that genuine spirituality comes from being a worshipper, not just knowing scripture, and that this devotion must remain constant even when life circumstances change. Ultimately, the goal is to love Christ supremely, prioritizing Him above career, wealth, comfort, or even ministry itself.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Jun 12, 2024 · 9m
The speaker emphasizes that true fullness of the Holy Spirit is not a one-time event but requires continuous commitment to 'the way of the Cross.' He uses the analogy of a cup becoming a bucket, tub, lake, and river to illustrate that consistent self-denial and following Christ's path increase one's capacity to receive the Spirit. The message concludes by urging listeners to move beyond initial spiritual experiences and embrace a lifelong walk of discipleship to experience the continuous flow of the Spirit's power.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Jun 11, 2024 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that faith, not human reason or understanding, is the greatest asset in the Christian life. The speaker draws from Proverbs 3 to warn against leaning on reason, citing Jesus's consistent praise of faith, even in seemingly insignificant acts. He also stresses the importance of appreciating others, even unbelievers, and notes that true discipleship requires humility and an honest heart, free from hypocrisy.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Jun 10, 2024 · 12m
Jesus' initial ministry began by fulfilling all righteousness, as exemplified by His baptism in the Jordan River. The speaker argues that while salvation comes through faith and repentance, believers must take the seemingly small aspects of Christian practice—like baptism, breaking bread, or head covering—seriously because they are part of God's plan to fulfill righteousness. Arrogance leads us to dismiss these practices as mere symbols, but Jesus viewed them as essential to His divine purpose.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Jun 8, 2024 · 8m
The speaker emphasizes that spiritual growth requires accepting correction, rebuke, and discipline from the Lord, comparing this to anointing with oil. He shares a personal testimony about how enduring years of misunderstanding and silence was crucial for God to build the ministry of CFC. Ultimately, he urges listeners to submit to God's discipline, recognizing that when God
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 6, 2024 · 1m 1s
True pleasing to God comes not from self-righteous endurance or merely 'making it through' difficult times, but from genuine dependence on the Lord. The speaker contrasts self-sufficiency with true faith, arguing that returning to God after failure and admitting need is the posture that pleases Him. The core message is to live a life wholly dependent on God, regardless of past struggles or current perfection.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Jun 6, 2024 · 13m
The most important commandment is to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, which supersedes all other concerns. The speaker argues that most life tensions, including those in marriage and church fellowship, stem from failing to prioritize this all-encompassing love for God. True freedom from anxiety comes from seeking God's kingdom first, as taught in Matthew 6:33.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 6, 2024 · 1m
The speaker argues that Christianity fundamentally means having the ambition to please God. He outlines three stages of life: living for oneself (as an unbeliever), calling oneself a believer while still living for self, and finally, living to please God in heaven. He warns that the concept of only living for God in heaven is a lie from the devil.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Jun 5, 2024 · 13m
The ultimate goal of Christian teaching is to guide people to love God with all their heart, soul, and mind. The speaker distinguishes between a good conscience (where one confesses sins) and a pure heart (where nothing is loved except God). True discipleship requires prioritizing God above all else, as this supreme love will permeate and improve every area of life, including work and relationships.
4m 8sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jun 5, 2024 · 4m 8s
The central message is that true peace and blessing can only be achieved when one completely dedicates everything—body, soul, and heart—to God's will. The speaker emphasizes that yielding all to the altar of sacrifice is necessary to experience rest and be fully blessed by the Lord.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Jun 4, 2024 · 12m
The central message emphasizes the vital discipline of meditating on God's Word daily, going beyond mere reading. The speaker stresses that true spiritual sustenance comes from allowing the Word to guide one's life, citing Jesus' reliance on scripture during temptation. Developing this habit, even with printed Bibles, is presented as foundational for spiritual growth and finding God's guidance in difficult times.
4m 51sNCCF Church
Wenhai Pan · Jun 3, 2024 · 4m 51s
Honoring our father and mother is a commandment God emphasized with a promise, and it has practical applications in our lives. Wenhai Pan shares three ways to honor parents: cherishing them by valuing time together and letting go of disagreements, respecting their opinions and wisdom rather than despising them, and praying for their spiritual salvation and discipleship. By honoring our parents in these ways, we reflect Jesus and demonstrate faith that God will work in their lives.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Jun 1, 2024 · 10m
The central message emphasizes the necessity of developing discernment, which is distinct from judging others. The speaker advises believers to be wise as serpents but harmless as doves, urging the audience not to be fooled by appearances or pass judgment prematurely. True wisdom involves trusting in God's ultimate revelation rather than relying solely on one's senses or immediate opinions.
54mCFC India
John Pereira · May 30, 2024 · 54m
True rest is found by diligently seeking and fulfilling God's righteousness, rather than being swayed by personal feelings or external circumstances. The speaker emphasizes that we are called to walk in the good works God has prepared for us, mirroring Jesus' life of prayer and obedience to the Father's will. By focusing on God's kingdom and righteousness, we can find peace and purpose that withstand worldly tribulation.