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15mBobby McDonald · Oct 3
55mCharles Banna · Oct 1
1h 32mCFC Bangalore Live · Sep 30
31mAjay Chakravarthy · Sep 24
1h 1mZac Poonen · Sep 12
17mJeremy Utley · Sep 11
40mIan Robson · Sep 7
11mAjay Chakravarthy · Sep 3
1h 18mCFC Bangalore Live · Sep 2
1h 46mCFC Bangalore Live · Aug 26
58mZac Poonen · Aug 21
32mCFC Bangalore Live · Aug 19
1h 0mZac Poonen · Aug 17
1h 0mZac Poonen · Aug 8
34mJeremy Utley · Aug 6
47mOlu Talabi · Aug 6
1h 9mCFC Bangalore Live · Aug 5
31mSantosh Poonen · Aug 2
1h 34mCFC Bangalore Live · Jul 29
1h 10mZac Poonen · Jul 24
1h 10mZac Poonen · Jul 23
1h 30mCFC Bangalore Live · Jul 15
54mZac Poonen · Jul 13
1h 16mZac Poonen · Jun 27
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.
15mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald · Oct 3, 2018 · 15m
The central message is that Christian life requires being a reflection of Jesus' perfect, self-giving love, which is the opposite of a 'give-me' mentality. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus exemplified this love by constantly giving himself for others, even to the end. He encourages listeners to fix their eyes on Jesus' life—his sympathy, gentleness, and willingness to serve—as the model for enduring life's difficulties.
55mCFC India
Charles Banna · Oct 1, 2018 · 55m
The sermon uses biblical examples, such as Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Rahab, and Samson, to illustrate that God's mercy restores even those who have fallen from grace. It emphasizes that people can be 'heroes' at one time, fall to 'zero,' but God's mercy allows them to become heroes again. The central message is that no one is beyond God's forgiveness and restoration.
1h 32mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Sep 30, 2018 · 1h 32m
The message emphasizes that true worship involves giving everything one has, comparing it to the poor widow who gave her all out of poverty. The speaker encourages the congregation to offer their bodies, minds, and wills as living sacrifices, reflecting a life of gratitude and thankfulness to God. The sermon also touches on the theme of God's enduring mercy, citing examples of biblical figures who failed but were restored by God's grace.
31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Sep 24, 2018 · 31m
The speaker argues that recognizing Jesus should not depend on physical appearance, as Scripture shows he lacked any distinguishing external features. True recognition comes from hearing his words and discerning the glory within him, which is tested today by our ability to recognize godly people and churches. The message emphasizes that faith, as seen in the blind man and the Centurion, is what truly allows one to see the divine, contrasting with those who are physically present but spiritually blind.
1h 1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · Sep 12, 2018 · 1h 1m
The speaker advises listeners to be highly discerning when receiving teaching, paying close attention not only to the words but also to the spirit communicated by the preacher. He warns against being swayed by arrogance, the love of money, or control, citing that false accusations often target those who preach the unvarnished truth. Ultimately, he emphasizes that maintaining a blameless conscience before God and man is crucial for desiring the resurrection of the righteous.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley · Sep 11, 2018 · 17m
The speaker emphasizes that Christian growth requires being a doer of the word, mirroring Jesus' example of listening as a disciple rather than merely gathering information like a scribe. He focuses on the command not to despise the little ones, drawing from Matthew 18 and 19. This teaching extends to recognizing that every person, including children, is made in God's image and is stewarding God's nature, requiring us to see past superficial quirks to the divine nature within.
40mCFC India
Ian Robson · Sep 7, 2018 · 40m
The central message is that true spiritual growth comes only from maintaining a direct connection with Jesus Christ, the Head, rather than from church activities, doctrines, or even gifted teachers. The speaker warns against having a 'form of godliness without the power' and emphasizes that believers must focus on their personal relationship with Jesus, as illustrated by Paul's teaching that God, not the teacher or the institution, causes the growth.
11mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Sep 3, 2018 · 11m
The speaker urges listeners to develop the ability to discern true, divine love from worldly or superficial affection. Drawing from Philippians 1:9, he contrasts conditional love (like loving someone only when they love you back) with the selfless, sacrificial love exemplified by Jesus Christ. This genuine love requires a willingness to deny oneself and endure brokenness, unlike the outward displays of affection that can mask betrayal.
1h 18mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Sep 2, 2018 · 1h 18m
The message emphasizes that God has a perfect, pre-ordained plan for every individual, which is for welfare and hope, not for calamity. The speaker encourages the congregation to trust in God's sovereignty, citing Romans 8:28, which assures believers that nothing can separate them from God's love in Christ. Ultimately, the central message is to rest in the assurance of God's comprehensive care and purpose for our lives.
1h 46mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Aug 26, 2018 · 1h 46m
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life requires a direct, personal connection with Jesus Christ, rather than merely being connected to the church building or institution. He warns against the danger of having a 'form of godliness without the power' by emphasizing that growth comes only through connection to the Head, Christ. The message encourages the congregation to focus on their personal relationship with Jesus.
58mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen · Aug 21, 2018 · 58m
The central message is that for a believer to function effectively in the body of Christ, Jesus Christ must occupy the first place in every area of life. The speaker uses biblical examples, including Adam and Eve and the ministry of Paul, to illustrate that when Christ is prioritized, believers are empowered by God and can withstand opposition. Conversely, allowing anything else—be it knowledge, human approval, or worldly concerns—to take precedence will hinder one's effectiveness in the church.
32mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Aug 19, 2018 · 32m
The speaker emphasizes that believers are adopted into God's family through Jesus Christ, becoming fellow citizens with the saints and members of God's household. He contrasts the idea of God as a distant taskmaster with the reality of God's immense love, demonstrated by sending Jesus while we were still sinners. The central call to action is to repent and accept Christ to become God's children.
1h 0mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Aug 17, 2018 · 1h 0m
The central message is that the ultimate goal of ministry is to present the church as a pure virgin to Christ, drawing from 2 Corinthians 11:2. The speaker emphasizes that this requires the elder to bear a deep, protective burden, similar to Abraham's servant protecting Rebecca. He warns against spiritual deception, particularly the worship of a 'another Jesus' who is not fully God and fully man, and discusses the mystery of Christ and the church becoming one flesh, contrasting this with the spirit of harlotry and the Antichrist's deception.
1h 0mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Aug 8, 2018 · 1h 0m
The central message emphasizes that true devotion to Christ means loving God with all your heart, making Jesus everything in life, to the point where worldly gains or losses have no impact on joy. The speaker draws from 1 Corinthians 2, suggesting that the Holy Spirit reveals God's thoughts, and true discipleship requires adopting the 'mind of Christ'—valuing people and God above money, comfort, or worldly achievements.
34mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jeremy Utley · Aug 6, 2018 · 34m
The speaker uses the miracle account from John 9, where Jesus uses mud and his own saliva to restore sight, to illustrate that life's ordinary, even unpleasant, circumstances can be God's anointing. He encourages the audience to embrace the
47mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Olu Talabi · Aug 6, 2018 · 47m
The central message is that the goal of Christian life must be to live in a way that pleases God the Father, using Jesus Christ as the perfect model. The speaker emphasizes that our ultimate ambition should not be to please people, but to be found pleasing to God when we stand before the judgment seat of Christ. He draws parallels between Daniel's life and Jesus's life to illustrate this principle.
1h 9mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Aug 5, 2018 · 1h 9m
The sermon begins with praise centered on the mighty name of Jesus, emphasizing that in His name, believers conquer death and find life. The speaker then transitions into a prayer, acknowledging God's grace, redemption through Christ's blood, and the calling to live holy lives. The message concludes by referencing Malachi 1:11, warning that the current state of Christendom is one of spiritual wretchedness, echoing Jesus's words.
31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Aug 2, 2018 · 31m
The central message is that true love for God and obedience to His commandments flow not from manufactured effort, but as a natural reaction to the immense forgiveness and love God has shown us. The speaker uses the analogy of a rubber ball to illustrate that the greater one realizes God's undeserved grace, the more their service and giving to God will rebound. He encourages young people to recognize this profound forgiveness now, as it is the source of a life lived in Christian love.
1h 34mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Jul 29, 2018 · 1h 34m
The sermon begins with worship, focusing on the theme of God's love and redemption through the blood of the Lamb. The core message draws from Genesis 2:7, emphasizing that God created man from dust and breathed the breath of life into him, making him a living soul. This unique act of breathing life into humanity establishes a God-consciousness in man, enabling communication with God.
1h 10mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Jul 24, 2018 · 1h 10m
The speaker emphasizes that Jesus Christ, not the Old Covenant law, is the means by which God's people enter their full inheritance in the New Covenant life. He defines sin as anything contrary to the life of Jesus, arguing that all humanity has sinned by falling short of the perfect life Jesus lived. The core message is that believers must press on toward Christlikeness, recognizing that while forgiveness was available before, salvation from sin and eternal separation from God is achieved through Christ's sacrifice.
1h 10mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · Jul 23, 2018 · 1h 10m
The speaker compares the Old Covenant to the New Covenant, using the analogy of Moses failing to lead Israel into Canaan, while Jesus, like Joshua, leads believers into the promised life. He defines sin not just as breaking a law, but as anything contrary to the perfect life lived by Jesus Christ. The central message is that believers must press on toward Christlikeness, understanding that the goal is to become like Jesus, which is possible through the grace of the New Covenant.
1h 30mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Jul 15, 2018 · 1h 30m
The message emphasizes that true worship must come from a life lived in spirit and truth, not merely through outward displays like singing or music. The speaker references the early church in Acts 2, noting that their devotion to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer characterized their sincere worship. Therefore, believers must ensure their inner lives align with their external worship to truly honor God.
54mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Jul 13, 2018 · 54m
The speaker contrasts the 'Old Covenant' and 'New Covenant' understanding of Christianity, emphasizing that true Christian life involves possessing the full inheritance purchased by Christ. He stresses that the mark of the New Covenant is having a heart of genuine humility, viewing others as more important than oneself, which is a difficult but necessary step. The message concludes by urging listeners to stop seeking fulfillment in worldly things like profession, money, or fame, and instead to seek God wholeheartedly, trusting in His plan for their lives.
1h 16mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen · Jun 27, 2018 · 1h 16m
The central message is that the New Covenant life emphasizes the inner life over mere outward performance. Unlike the Old Covenant focus, which was visible action, the New Covenant requires believers to be concerned with what God thinks of them when no one is watching. The speaker argues that true understanding of God's ways leads to a deep concern for one's private thoughts and motives, contrasting this with the superficiality of those who only worry about public testimony.