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47mBy Whose Authority? Part 1: The Example of Jesus' Authority - Santosh Poonen - November 15, 2015
Santosh Poonen · Nov 16
9mBobby McDonald - Faith that God is merciful
Bobby McDonald · Nov 2
1h 26mLiving With The Consuming Fire - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 1
9mJeremy Utley - Obedience is the way to abide in His love
Jeremy Utley · Sep 29
8mBobby McDonald - Doing everything vs. listening to the Spirit
Bobby McDonald · Sep 20
35mCompleting God's Plan For The Year - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 18
1h 14m2.How Jesus Lived On Earth (Как Иисус жил на Земле) - Zac Poonen (Russian)
Zac Poonen · Sep 17
1h 13mThe Spirit Produces Fervent Devotion to Christ - Zac Poonen - September 6, 2015
Zac Poonen · Sep 7
58mReceiving and Being Filled with the Spirit - Zac Poonen - September 6, 2015
Zac Poonen · Sep 6
1h 13mA Spirit-Filled Family Life - Zac Poonen - September 5, 2015
Zac Poonen · Sep 6
45mThe Holy Spirit Upon and Within - Zac Poonen - September 5, 2015
Zac Poonen · Sep 5
49mGod Fills Ordinary, Thirsty People - Zac Poonen - September 5, 2015
Zac Poonen · Sep 5
56mSeeing our Need to be Filled with the Spirit - Zac Poonen - September 4, 2015
Zac Poonen · Sep 5
10mNCCF Church Sharing - August 30,2015
NCCF Church · Aug 31
55mThe Lord Will be Zealous for His Land - Santosh Poonen - August 23, 2015
Santosh Poonen · Aug 23
19mBobby McDonald - The Book of Romans - Sin, Mercy & Victory
Bobby McDonald · Aug 10
1h 2m9th August 2015 - Being Baptized In The Holy Spirit & Fire
CFC Bangalore Live · Aug 9
8mJeremy Utley - Repentance without Regret
Jeremy Utley · Jul 19
3m 42sJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:9-29
Jeremy Utley · Jul 19
51mThe Holy Spirit Requires a Holy Temple - Santosh Poonen - July 12, 2015
Santosh Poonen · Jul 13
6mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:29
Jeremy Utley · Jul 8
54mThe Spirit-filled Church - Sanjay Poonen
Sanjay Poonen · Jul 7
46mThe Christ Life For The Self Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 3
1h 9mHe Kept Crying Out All the More - Santosh Poonen - June 28, 2015
Santosh Poonen · Jun 29
August 5 | Daily Devotion | Idolatry Is Spiritual Adultery | Zac Poonen
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.
47mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
By Whose Authority? Part 1: The Example of Jesus' Authority - Santosh Poonen - November 15, 2015
Santosh Poonen · Nov 16, 2015 · 47m
The sermon warns that simply leaving legalism is insufficient; believers must actively live full of the Holy Spirit to avoid a worse spiritual condition. The speaker emphasizes that true faith requires taking active steps, not just waiting for God's work. Furthermore, he argues that Christian persecution stems not from preaching the gospel, but from claiming a relationship with God that asserts divine authority, indicating the true battle is spiritual, not merely social.
9mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Faith that God is merciful
Bobby McDonald · Nov 2, 2015 · 9m
The speaker advises believers to approach life decisions with faith, remembering that God is in control and we should not plan too far ahead or base choices on fear. True faith involves submitting our plans to God's will and trusting in His mercy, rather than questioning His power or goodness. The core message emphasizes having full confidence not only in God's power but also in His merciful nature.
1h 26mCFC Bangalore Live
Living With The Consuming Fire - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 1, 2015 · 1h 26m
The sermon is characterized by extensive worship music and scripture readings, focusing heavily on praising God's majesty, faithfulness, and sovereignty. Key themes include acknowledging God's power, recognizing His guidance through life's wildernesses, and expressing gratitude for salvation and the Holy Spirit's presence in the church.
9mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Obedience is the way to abide in His love
Jeremy Utley · Sep 29, 2015 · 9m
The central message is that true motivation for obedience to Christ should stem not from a desire to prove one's own love, but from the desire to know God's infinite love more deeply. Jesus promises that keeping His commandments will cause us to abide in His love. The speaker emphasizes that this abiding love is confirmed by the Holy Spirit and that obedience provides an opportunity for God to lavish His love upon us.
8mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Doing everything vs. listening to the Spirit
Bobby McDonald · Sep 20, 2015 · 8m
The central message is that Christian life requires actively listening to the Holy Spirit rather than trying to accomplish everything through personal effort. The speaker uses the analogy of a piano player to illustrate that believers only need to focus on their individual role, connected to the 'head' (Christ/God), rather than trying to manage every need within the church. True service comes from submission to God's specific leading, which is more productive than self-directed effort.
35mCFC India
Completing God's Plan For The Year - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 18, 2015 · 35m
The sermon emphasizes that while our physical bodies decay day by day, the renewal of the inner self must be actively pursued through the Holy Spirit. Drawing parallels from Genesis and 2 Corinthians, the speaker urges the congregation to learn from past mistakes and commit to daily renewal. True daily renewal, according to the speaker, comes from taking up the cross daily, as taught by Jesus in Luke 9:23, rather than just adhering to routine spiritual practices.
1h 14mCFC India
2.How Jesus Lived On Earth (Как Иисус жил на Земле) - Zac Poonen (Russian)
Zac Poonen · Sep 17, 2015 · 1h 14m
The speaker contrasts two types of holiness: the self-centered piety of the Pharisees, which focuses on outward observance, and the holiness of Jesus, which was characterized by an inability to ignore the deep spiritual need of others. True holiness, according to the speaker, compels one to care for those who lack what one possesses. He concludes by emphasizing that understanding Scripture correctly requires the guidance of the Holy Spirit, which removes the 'veil' of legalistic thinking that obscures true understanding.
1h 13mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Spirit Produces Fervent Devotion to Christ - Zac Poonen - September 6, 2015
Zac Poonen · Sep 7, 2015 · 1h 13m
The central message emphasizes that true Christian devotion stems from a profound, growing understanding of God's love, which was not fully grasped in the old covenant. The speaker contrasts the modern Christian's complaints with the ultimate sacrifice of the early martyrs, urging listeners to live with a similar level of commitment. He stresses that the Holy Spirit reveals God's love, leading to a life of radical surrender and freedom from the love of money.
58mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Receiving and Being Filled with the Spirit - Zac Poonen - September 6, 2015
Zac Poonen · Sep 6, 2015 · 58m
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of balance in Christian life, drawing parallels to the body's physical balance and citing the need to balance God's glory with human love. He strongly critiques superficial understandings of conversion, arguing that true repentance—turning from self-centered sin—is the core message that is often missing in modern evangelism. He warns that many people who claim to be born again have not truly repented, comparing such conversions to premature births that do not survive.
1h 13mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
A Spirit-Filled Family Life - Zac Poonen - September 5, 2015
Zac Poonen · Sep 6, 2015 · 1h 13m
The sermon emphasizes that being filled with the Holy Spirit leads to godly living in all areas of life, particularly within the home. The speaker details biblical instructions for husbands, wives, and parents, stressing that God has established distinct functions and boundaries for each role. He warns against modern cultural ideas of equality that disregard God's specific order, using the analogy of following an appliance's instruction manual.
45mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Holy Spirit Upon and Within - Zac Poonen - September 5, 2015
Zac Poonen · Sep 5, 2015 · 45m
The sermon distinguishes between the Old Covenant experience of the Holy Spirit, which only produced outward ministry, and the New Covenant experience, where the Spirit dwells within the heart. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life involves the Spirit filling the heart, which is contrasted with merely having the Spirit 'upon' one. He warns that outward ministry or gifts without inner transformation will be rejected by God on the last day.
49mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
God Fills Ordinary, Thirsty People - Zac Poonen - September 5, 2015
Zac Poonen · Sep 5, 2015 · 49m
The speaker argues that God chooses ordinary people, not great leaders or scholars, to fill with the Holy Spirit, citing the example of John the Baptist. He warns against spending life's time on worldly achievements and instead emphasizes that true spiritual fullness comes from deep engagement with scripture, not merely intellectual study. Furthermore, he clarifies that being filled with the Holy Spirit is an internal, heart-level experience, not something that can be fully grasped through theological knowledge.
56mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Seeing our Need to be Filled with the Spirit - Zac Poonen - September 4, 2015
Zac Poonen · Sep 5, 2015 · 56m
The speaker emphasizes the desperate need to be filled with the Holy Spirit, moving beyond small expectations to ask for God's full power. He draws a parallel between conquering visible sins (giants) and achieving a 'land of rest' in one's life, urging listeners to conquer known sins like getting offended by submitting to Christ's humility. True faith involves a complete dependence on God, recognizing that apart from Him, nothing amounts to nothing.
10mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - August 30,2015
CFC Messages · Aug 31, 2015 · 10m
The speaker emphasizes that Christian growth requires active 'pruning' to bear more fruit, which necessitates complete surrender to the Holy Spirit. This surrender means giving up personal control and allowing the Spirit to use one's body and life fully. True peace and rest are not derived from external circumstances but from choosing to come to Jesus and taking up His yoke.
55mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Lord Will be Zealous for His Land - Santosh Poonen - August 23, 2015
Santosh Poonen · Aug 23, 2015 · 55m
The speaker emphasizes that receiving the Holy Spirit requires a desperate hunger and a passionate desire for holiness, as God will not pour the Spirit into a contaminated vessel. He clarifies that being filled with the Spirit is not a formula but a divine outpouring, contrasting the ministry of John the Baptist (preaching repentance) with the fullness of Christ's work. Ultimately, the message stresses that God desires every believer to be genuinely filled with the Holy Spirit for the building up of the body of Christ.
19mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - The Book of Romans - Sin, Mercy & Victory
Bobby McDonald · Aug 10, 2015 · 19m
The speaker summarizes the Book of Romans, stating that humanity is inherently sinful and hopeless, making God's justification through Jesus Christ the only hope. He emphasizes that believers should strive to live Christlike lives empowered by the Holy Spirit, build up the church, and love their enemies. Ultimately, the message centers on relying completely on God's mercy through faith in Jesus, rather than personal works.
1h 2mCFC Bangalore Live
9th August 2015 - Being Baptized In The Holy Spirit & Fire
CFC Messages · Aug 9, 2015 · 1h 2m
The message emphasizes the divine power associated with the Holy Spirit and Fire, referencing Luke 3:16. The speaker draws parallels between the glory of the Lord, which is described as devouring fire (Exodus 24), and the outpouring of the Spirit on Pentecost. This supernatural visitation equipped the early disciples with power, boldness, and the ability to witness effectively, even when facing opposition.
8mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Repentance without Regret
Jeremy Utley · Jul 19, 2015 · 8m
The sermon explores the concept of 'repentance without regret,' drawing from 2 Corinthians 7, which teaches that sorrow according to God's will produces repentance that does not lead to regret. The speaker emphasizes that sin's revelation is necessary for repentance, and the true measure of handling sin is not the sin itself, but the subsequent response—taking it seriously and coming to God. Furthermore, the message advises that gentleness must be practiced by remembering God's own kindness toward us and by actively seeking the Holy Spirit's help in every interaction.
3m 42sNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:9-29
Jeremy Utley · Jul 19, 2015 · 3m 42s
Paul's ministry, as described in Colossians, involved both public proclamation and private, unceasing prayer for the church. The speaker draws a parallel with Ezekiel's vision of the dry bones, emphasizing that prophecy alone does not bring life; the movement of the Spirit through prayer is essential. Therefore, the goal for the church should be to balance public ministry with diligent private prayer for the Holy Spirit to bring life.
51mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Holy Spirit Requires a Holy Temple - Santosh Poonen - July 12, 2015
Santosh Poonen · Jul 13, 2015 · 51m
The speaker emphasizes that the fullness of the Holy Spirit is necessary to truly build a foundation in Jesus Christ; otherwise, religious efforts are merely human work without divine power. He cautions that seeking the Holy Spirit's baptism should not become merely about gifts like tongues, but must instead make Jesus Christ more glorious in the hearer's sight. Furthermore, he addresses the need for believers to be sober-minded in all areas, using the warning against getting drunk with wine as an analogy for spiritual sobriety.
6mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:29
Jeremy Utley · Jul 8, 2015 · 6m
The central message is that Christian labor is a co-laboring partnership with God's power, aiming to reflect Jesus Christ. This imitation is modeled after the Holy Spirit, who speaks only what He hears, and the Father's work. True spiritual growth requires us to work in response to the power God is already working within us, creating a sense of reciprocity in our relationship with Him.
54mCFC India
The Spirit-filled Church - Sanjay Poonen
Sanjay Poonen · Jul 7, 2015 · 54m
The speaker emphasizes that understanding what it means to be a 'spiritual church' requires deep study of scripture, like the Bereans. He draws parallels between the vision of the river in Ezekiel 47 and the life of the church, arguing that true spiritual fullness is found in the Word of God. The central message is that believers must continually return to scripture and remember that receiving power from the Holy Spirit, as promised in Acts 1:8, is essential for the church's life.
46mCFC India
The Christ Life For The Self Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 3, 2015 · 46m
The central message is that true Christian life requires moving beyond merely confessing sins to embracing the 'Christ life'—a transformation empowered by the Holy Spirit. While the Old Covenant focused on the written Word, the New Covenant provides the Word made flesh (Jesus) and the power of the Spirit, enabling believers to be witnesses with their entire lives. This life involves being replaced by Christ, not just having sins forgiven.
1h 9mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
He Kept Crying Out All the More - Santosh Poonen - June 28, 2015
Santosh Poonen · Jun 29, 2015 · 1h 9m
The speaker warns against the danger of being distracted by external cultural battles, arguing that focusing too much on these issues can distract from the core Christian mandate of love. He emphasizes that the greatest danger is becoming lukewarm, failing to hear the voice of the Spirit amidst the noise of the world's opinions. The message calls for personal conviction and repentance, urging the church to prioritize love and spiritual focus over political or social disagreements.