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10mBobby McDonald - The Pursuit Of God And The Pursuit Of Godliness
Bobby McDonald · Jul 25
1h 33mTHE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE: 6.Freedom In Our Bodies - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 21
21mJeremy Utley - Guard Against The Two G's
Jeremy Utley · Jul 11
16mJeremy Utley - Preserving The Church As Precious
Jeremy Utley · Jul 5
1h 12m5. Holiness And Fellowship By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 27
33m3. Justification And Sanctification By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 26
1h 3m1. Grace And Truth By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 25
19mWords of Encouragement - Jeremy Utley - June 19, 2016
Jeremy Utley · Jun 24
1h 23mRevelation And The Way Of The Cross by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 13
1h 13mNew Covenant - Doctrine or Life? - By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 6
18mJesus is Building His Church - Santosh Poonen - May 28, 2016
Santosh Poonen · May 31
1h 10mLet Us Seek Honour Only For His Name - Victor
CFC India - Zac Poonen · May 13
1h 4mKingdom Of God Is God's Family - Church - Prabahar
CFC India - Zac Poonen · May 13
1h 3mGod Protects Us Against Our Enemies - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 30
1h 11mThe More Excellent Way - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Apr 10
8mBobby McDonald - Put Away All Anger
Bobby McDonald · Mar 30
1h 28mThe New Covenant Life And Church (3 of 4) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 24
17mJeremy Utley - Becoming A Weapon Of Righteousness
Jeremy Utley · Mar 21
19mBobby McDonald - Maximum Christians
Bobby McDonald · Mar 1
22mNCCF Church Sharing - 14th February 2016
NCCF Church · Feb 15
17mNCCF Church Sharing - 7th Feb 2016
NCCF Church · Feb 9
8mBobby McDonald - Do All Things To The Glory Of God
Bobby McDonald · Jan 31
4m 20sNCCF Church Sharing - January 31,2016
NCCF Church · Jan 31
39mSession - 8 : Kakinada Conference - 2016
CFC Bangalore Live · Jan 31
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.
10mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - The Pursuit Of God And The Pursuit Of Godliness
Bobby McDonald · Jul 25, 2016 · 10m
The central message is that a genuine pursuit of God must be inseparable from a pursuit of godliness and Christlikeness. The speaker argues that one cannot truly know God while simultaneously living in sin, as God and sin cannot coexist. True relationship with God is found by denying oneself and aligning one's will with God's will, mirroring the selfless love found in deep human relationships.
1h 33mCFC India
THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE: 6.Freedom In Our Bodies - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 21, 2016 · 1h 33m
The sermon explores the concept of freedom in the body, drawing parallels between the Old Testament Tabernacle and the believer's body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes that true worship in the New Covenant involves dedicating one's entire self—including eyes, senses, and body—to God, moving beyond mere lip service or material offerings. The speaker stresses that we must recognize our bodies as God's temple and dedicate them fully to Him.
21mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Guard Against The Two G's
Jeremy Utley · Jul 11, 2016 · 21m
The central message is that growing in the fear of the Lord requires our affections to reflect God's, meaning we must hate evil, pride, and perverted speech. The speaker specifically warns against the 'two G's'—gossip and grumbling—as these are forms of perverted speech that distract from disciplined living. He urges listeners to guard their mouths by keeping their thoughts in their minds, contrasting this with the tendency to talk about others when there is nothing productive to do.
16mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Preserving The Church As Precious
Jeremy Utley · Jul 5, 2016 · 16m
The central message is that true holiness cannot be achieved through individual sinlessness alone; it requires active fellowship within the local church. The speaker argues that focusing only on personal purity is a deception, drawing parallels to the biblical statement, 'It is not good for man to be alone,' which applies equally to the church. Together, believers are meant to be knitted together as a body, reflecting the manifold grace of God and becoming a worthy bride for Christ.
1h 12mNCCF Church
5. Holiness And Fellowship By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 27, 2016 · 1h 12m
The central message emphasizes that a balanced Christian life requires both loving God and loving one's neighbor, drawing parallels to the two commandments Jesus taught. True love is an attitude of the heart, not merely an action or service, and it must first be practiced within one's local fellowship. Furthermore, genuine love, like Christ's, involves being corrected and disciplined, which proves God's enduring love.
33mNCCF Church
3. Justification And Sanctification By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 26, 2016 · 33m
The speaker distinguishes between justification (being accepted by Christ) and sanctification (growth in holiness), using the analogy of a building's foundation and superstructure. While justification is a free gift of God's grace, sanctification requires actively living out good works. True Christian life demands radical repentance—a 180-degree turn from sin—and maintaining this commitment by discerning friendships that pull one toward Christ versus those that pull one back to the world.
1h 3mNCCF Church
1. Grace And Truth By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 25, 2016 · 1h 3m
The central message is that true Christian life involves reflecting Jesus's character through a perfect balance of grace and truth. The speaker argues that God cares less about mere statistics of conversion and more about the quality of the believer's life. Following Christ means daily dying to one's own will and choosing to do the will of God, which is a process of growth, not immediate perfection.
19mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement - Jeremy Utley - June 19, 2016
Jeremy Utley · Jun 24, 2016 · 19m
The speaker emphasizes that knowing God should compel us to change, warning against the danger of maintaining old habits or attitudes after God has revealed Himself. Using Abraham's repeated lies and Elijah's flight from Jezebel as examples, the message stresses that a refusal to change in light of new revelation is dangerous, and we must always be willing to be purged of impurity.
1h 23mNCCF Church
Revelation And The Way Of The Cross by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 13, 2016 · 1h 23m
The central message is the necessary balance between being justified by faith (the foundation) and living a life of holiness (the superstructure). While salvation is a free gift through faith in Christ, believers are called to actively pursue godliness through good works that God has specifically prepared for them. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian living means fulfilling God's unique plan for one's life, rather than following worldly standards or merely performing any good deed.
1h 13mNCCF Church
transcribingNew Covenant - Doctrine or Life? - By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 6, 2016 · 1h 13m
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation is achieved both individually through cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by functioning fully within the local church.
18mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus is Building His Church - Santosh Poonen - May 28, 2016
Santosh Poonen · May 31, 2016 · 18m
The speaker warns that the devil's greatest weapon is not his overt power, but his deception, which can lead people to believe they are living holy lives individually rather than communally. He emphasizes that the church's primary calling is to maintain a simple and pure devotion to the true Jesus, warning against 'another Jesus' or spiritual counterfeits that mimic Christ's name but lack true spirit. This purity of devotion must be maintained within the local church setting.
1h 10mCFC India
transcribingLet Us Seek Honour Only For His Name - Victor
CFC Messages · May 13, 2016 · 1h 10m
This message focuses on the importance of preserving the glory of the Lord within the church. The central theme is directing all efforts and focus toward honoring God's name above all else. It serves as a call to maintain spiritual integrity within the Christian community.
1h 4mCFC India
transcribingKingdom Of God Is God's Family - Church - Prabahar
CFC Messages · May 13, 2016 · 1h 4m
This sermon focuses on the concept of the Kingdom of God being synonymous with God's family. The message emphasizes preserving the glory of the Lord within the church community. It serves as a call to maintain the purity and glory of the church body.
1h 3mCFC India
God Protects Us Against Our Enemies - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 30, 2016 · 1h 3m
The central message is that God treats people according to the way we treat others, emphasizing that our interactions with those we consider 'below' us reveal our true character. The speaker urges listeners to move beyond transactional kindness (doing good to earn favor) toward a divine nature of kindness that expects nothing in return, mirroring Jesus's nature. He also advises against despising others, regardless of their culture or understanding, as God does not despise anyone.
1h 11mCFC Bangalore Live
The More Excellent Way - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Apr 10, 2016 · 1h 11m
The message emphasizes that the ultimate goal for believers is to pursue love, which is described as the 'more excellent way' according to 1 Corinthians 13. This pursuit of love is necessary for true spiritual growth, allowing believers to become more like God the Father by continually seeing and knowing Jesus Christ. The speaker encourages the congregation to live in a way that reflects the glory and character of God.
8mNCCF Church
transcribingBobby McDonald - Put Away All Anger
Bobby McDonald · Mar 30, 2016 · 8m
The goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation happens both individually through personal purity and corporately by functioning fully within the local church.
1h 28mCFC India
The New Covenant Life And Church (3 of 4) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 24, 2016 · 1h 28m
The speaker warns against spiritual pride and hypocrisy, noting that many people wrongly believe God is with them despite their actions or outward piety. True assurance of God's presence comes from bearing visible fruit in both character and ministry, as exemplified by the contrast between self-reliance and trusting in the Lord. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that when blessed or famous, believers must imitate Jesus by withdrawing to pray privately to guard against pride.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Becoming A Weapon Of Righteousness
Jeremy Utley · Mar 21, 2016 · 17m
The central message is that Christians must intentionally choose to be weapons of righteousness in God's hand rather than allowing sin to make them weapons of unrighteousness. This requires a deep personal confrontation with one's own sin, prioritizing God's glory over anything else, and being willing to surrender even what is precious to oneself. The speaker uses biblical examples, like Job and King Saul, to illustrate this principle of total consecration to God.
19mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Maximum Christians
Bobby McDonald · Mar 1, 2016 · 19m
The central message is the call to live as a 'maximum Christian,' meaning one's life revolves entirely around pleasing God rather than personal wants. The speaker contrasts this with the 'minimum Christian,' who only adheres to the bare minimum requirements or expects recognition for service. True discipleship involves freely choosing to be a slave to God, giving everything without expecting anything in return, exemplified by the attitude of Job.
22mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - 14th February 2016
CFC Messages · Feb 15, 2016 · 22m
The central message encourages Christians to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that enduring present trials and hardships are temporary when compared to the eternal glory awaiting believers with Christ. He urges listeners to align their lives perfectly with God's will before departing, drawing parallels to an airplane landing gracefully on a runway.
17mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - 7th Feb 2016
CFC Messages · Feb 9, 2016 · 17m
The speaker emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus Christ by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. Drawing parallels from scripture, the message stresses the need for constant spiritual focus, comparing worldly distractions to the wastefulness of excrement. Ultimately, the talk urges believers to maintain a sense of urgency regarding sin and God's grace, remembering that all people, including the speaker, are sinners in need of Christ's saving mercy.
8mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Do All Things To The Glory Of God
Bobby McDonald · Jan 31, 2016 · 8m
The central message is that Christians should dedicate every aspect of their lives—both spiritual and secular—to the glory of God, following the principle of 1 Corinthians 10:31. This means seeking to live in God's will in every moment, whether working diligently, resting, or performing mundane tasks. By doing everything cheerfully and without complaint, believers can make every act a spiritual offering.
4m 20sNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - January 31,2016
CFC Messages · Jan 31, 2016 · 4m 20s
The speaker reflects on the difference between seeing the Lord now and seeing Him face-to-face, drawing parallels between physical necessity and spiritual pursuit. He realized that just as his flesh compels him to work to survive, he desires his spiritual life to have a similar urgent drive to seek God and learn from Him. The central message is the need for a persistent, compelling desire to press toward spiritual perfection.
39mCFC Bangalore Live
Session - 8 : Kakinada Conference - 2016
CFC Messages · Jan 31, 2016 · 39m
The sermon emphasizes the profound nature of self-denial, arguing that true life is found not in physical existence but in the inner life—the 'self-life.' This concept is illustrated by the Lord's Supper, where participation requires more than mere ritual; it demands a commitment to dying to self. The speaker concludes by stressing that Christians must rely on the Holy Spirit for strength to live out this reality, even when provoked or insulted.