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57mJohn Pereira · Feb 21
1h 7mCharles Banna · Feb 21
10mZac Poonen · Feb 20
10mZac Poonen · Feb 19
1h 40mCFC Bangalore Live · Feb 18
18mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 18
8mZac Poonen · Feb 17
16mZac Poonen · Feb 14
2m 35sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 10
6mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 10
1h 0mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 10
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 9
10mZac Poonen · Feb 6
9mZac Poonen · Feb 5
10mNCCF Church · Feb 5
9mZac Poonen · Feb 3
8mZac Poonen · Feb 2
9mZac Poonen · Feb 1
1h 20mCFC Bangalore Live · Jan 31
28mSunil Poonen · Jan 30
16mSunil Poonen · Jan 29
58mSantosh Poonen · Jan 29
17mDavid Lane · Jan 26
3m 48sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jan 24
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.
57mCFC India
John Pereira · Feb 21, 2024 · 57m
The central message is that the Christian life requires adopting the values and attitude of Jesus Christ, as the Kingdom of God is not of this world. The speaker emphasizes that believers are called to be witnesses by reflecting Jesus's life and values, resisting the mental blindness and worldly values promoted by Satan. To maintain this focus, one must guard their hearts and continually study God's Word to remain a new creation in Christ.
1h 7mCFC India
Charles Banna · Feb 21, 2024 · 1h 7m
The speaker uses examples from daily life, such as new appliances and barcodes, to illustrate that new things are often met with suspicion and doubt. He draws a parallel to the New Covenant established by Jesus, which was initially resisted because it challenged existing traditions and laws. The message emphasizes that genuine encounters with Christ transform people completely, leading to a new way of life that is often misunderstood or labeled as a 'sect.'
10mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 20, 2024 · 10m
The central message encourages believers to focus entirely on becoming more like Jesus Christ, rather than on accomplishments or status. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship means pressing forward with a single goal: Christlikeness, which requires deliberately forgetting past achievements or failures. This focus is an act of the will, trusting in God's presence rather than one's own memory or works.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 19, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that God does not despise anyone, and we should emulate this by treating others with grace rather than judging them by our own standards or culture. The speaker uses examples of cultural differences and the contrast between a 'teacher' and a 'father' to illustrate that true guidance requires patience and unconditional love, especially when others struggle to learn or conform.
1h 40mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Feb 18, 2024 · 1h 40m
The sermon focuses on the profound reality that Christian life and hope are centered on a kingdom that is not of this world. The speaker draws from scripture to emphasize that believers' ultimate citizenship and hope lie in the eternal kingdom of God, contrasting it with earthly concerns. The message encourages the congregation to fix their hearts on this heavenly reality.
18mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 18, 2024 · 18m
The speaker encourages the audience to take up the cross daily by adopting the single-minded focus of Jesus Christ, who suffered in the flesh. This means living purposefully for God's will rather than for personal desires. The message emphasizes that God's grace flows to the lowest point, citing examples of Jesus ministering to those considered disqualified, such as the Samaritan woman.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 17, 2024 · 8m
The central message is that the believer's ultimate goal should be the 'sky, not the grave,' anticipating the return of Christ. The speaker draws lessons from Enoch and Elijah, emphasizing that a life pleasing to God involves walking with Him, preaching judgment against sin, and maintaining a clear allegiance to God alone. Believers are encouraged to live actively, not just wait passively, for the Lord's return.
16mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 14, 2024 · 16m
The speaker argues that a Christian's devotion must be exclusively to Christ, warning against the spiritual 'harlotry' of prioritizing money or worldly attractions over God. He emphasizes that according to Jesus' teaching, one cannot serve two masters—God and wealth—and that true discipleship requires proving faithfulness through financial struggle, as God tests believers in this area before granting ministry.
2m 35sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 10, 2024 · 2m 35s
This video is a worship session featuring music that expresses deep devotion to Christ. The central theme, repeated throughout the song, is that the longer the speaker serves God, the sweeter the experience becomes. The lyrics also mention that God supplies every need and that the speaker's way gets brighter through this service.
6mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 10, 2024 · 6m
Jesus serves as our Forerunner, setting a perfect example for us to follow in every aspect of life. He lived to demonstrate how to walk free from the opinions of others, relying only on the Father. To emulate him, one must be willing to surrender completely, like a grain of wheat that must die to bring forth new life.
1h 0mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 10, 2024 · 1h 0m
The message emphasizes the depth of praise due to Jesus, noting that human praise is insufficient compared to His majesty. The core teaching focuses on Jesus' example as our guide, highlighting that He lived a life of obedience, drawing strength from the Father, and modeling perfect discipleship. Believers are encouraged to follow His footsteps in all aspects of life, trusting in His unchanging nature.
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 9, 2024 · 17m
The speaker emphasizes that the commandment to love one another, as taught by Jesus, is the defining mark of a disciple. He draws heavily from John's writings, noting that true love must be demonstrated not just by words, but by deeds and truth. A critical danger to this love is allowing offenses, often arising from petty matters, to cause division and cause the professed love to crumble.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 6, 2024 · 10m
The message uses Paul's analogy of a race to encourage believers that they can achieve spiritual victory despite past failings. Key to winning is self-discipline, which means actively controlling one's desires and actions. Furthermore, spiritual progress requires constantly looking forward toward the goal rather than dwelling on past accomplishments.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 5, 2024 · 9m
The central message emphasizes that all actions must be performed in love, citing 1 Corinthians 16:14. The speaker argues that true faith requires living under the fear of God, which supersedes fear of man or worldly authorities. He stresses that enduring hardship and giving counsel must always be rooted in love, drawing parallels to Jesus' ministry which aimed at salvation through both grace and necessary correction.
10mNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Feb 5, 2024 · 10m
This NCCF Church sharing focuses on two key themes: guarding one's speech by fighting complaining and filtering what one listens to, drawing from Psalm 39:1 and Proverbs teachings about the heart's overflow into words; and cultivating faith through remembering God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, illustrated by personal testimonies of answered prayers regarding marriage and a father's salvation. The speaker emphasizes that Christians reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and becoming functioning church members, with practical disciplines like gratitude and Scripture meditation enabling this transformation.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 3, 2024 · 9m
True faith is demonstrated by putting God first, which is exemplified by Abel's offering of his best to God. The speaker cautions against the common misunderstanding that God accepts offerings based on the offering itself, emphasizing instead that it is a heart of faith that God sees. Ultimately, giving God the best of your life and time, rather than just scraps, is what constitutes true faith.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 2, 2024 · 8m
The central message emphasizes that true holiness is inseparable from love, as God is revealed as love. Drawing from 1 John and 1 Thessalonians, the speaker argues that to be established in holiness before Christ's return, believers must actively increase and abound in love for God and one another. A failure to love in specific areas of life prevents one from being ready for the Lord's coming.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Feb 1, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that believers should habitually come directly to Jesus rather than relying solely on memorizing scripture verses or promises for rest. While Jesus invites all who are weary and heavy laden to come to Him, the speaker emphasizes that Christians often carry burdens—whether from sin, circumstances, or self-imposed guilt—that Jesus is equipped to lift. True rest comes from relationship with Christ, not just quoting doctrine.
1h 20mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Jan 31, 2024 · 1h 20m
The sermon emphasizes that believers must not lose sight of their divine calling, which is more than just forgiveness or reaching heaven. Jesus is building a glorious church, and this requires the people to be prepared and sanctified. The message encourages the congregation to embrace God's love and understand their adoption and predestination in Christ.
28mCFC India
Sunil Poonen · Jan 30, 2024 · 28m
The speaker uses the physical decay of a church building as an analogy to emphasize that true life and security are found not in physical structures, but in the heavenly life given by Christ. He urges the audience to look beyond superficial aspects of faith—like focusing only on the 'red letters' (major teachings)—and pay attention to the 'black letters' of the Gospel, which represent the full life of Jesus. Ultimately, the message calls the listeners to imitate the faith and conduct of those who have led them, following the example of Christ's entire life.
16mCFC India
Sunil Poonen · Jan 29, 2024 · 16m
The central message is that true Christian maturity requires learning humility directly from Jesus. While Jesus invites the weary to find rest by coming to Him, believers must progress by taking up His yoke, which teaches gentleness and humility. The speaker contrasts seeking earthly outcomes with embracing God's will, emphasizing that true surrender and obedience, even to the point of self-denial, is the highest calling.
58mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jan 29, 2024 · 58m
The central message is that Christian life, both in this life and eternity, must remain focused entirely on Jesus Christ. The speaker urges listeners to ensure that Jesus is the most precious thing to them, defining a true believer as one who has repented and committed to following Him. He concludes by encouraging believers to build themselves up in their faith and pray in the Holy Spirit.
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
David Lane · Jan 26, 2024 · 17m
The speaker urges listeners not to become stagnant in their Christian walk, using examples from Joshua and Paul's writings to emphasize the need to press on toward Christ. The central message is that the goal of life is conformity to the image of Christ, requiring continuous effort to excel more and forget what lies behind. The speaker also draws encouragement from the story of Leah, suggesting God sees and blesses those who are overlooked or unloved.
3m 48sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jan 24, 2024 · 3m 48s
The message focuses on the glorious future of the Church, comparing believers to Christ's holy Bride. It warns that the greatest enemy is not external, but the self—the desire to control and have one's own way. Believers are urged to deny the flesh, cast off weights, and follow Christ closely, as the way to glory is narrow.