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58mCharles Banna · Jul 31
47mZac Poonen · Jul 31
11mJeremy Utley · Jul 27
28mZac Poonen · Jul 24
34mIan Robson · Jul 23
1h 21mCFC Bangalore Live · Jul 22
11mBobby McDonald · Jul 18
20mNCCF Church · Jul 6
1h 0mCFC Bangalore Live · Jun 17
1h 7mZac Poonen · Jun 12
1h 30mCFC Bangalore Live · Jun 10
1h 1mZac Poonen · Jun 6
25mCharles Banna · May 25
27mCharles Banna · May 24
25mAnand Thomas · May 24
32mCharles Banna · May 18
1h 25mCFC Bangalore Live · May 13
11mNCCF Church · Apr 23
8mSanjay Poonen · Apr 20
49mSantosh Poonen · Apr 17
17mJeremy Utley · Apr 12
34mSantosh Poonen · Mar 26
15mBobby McDonald · Mar 21
47mSantosh Poonen · Mar 19
Zac Poonen · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
This devotion contrasts the tree of law with the tree of life, exploring how living by legalistic rules differs from living in the Spirit. Zac Poonen teaches that true spiritual life comes not from external commandments but from an intimate relationship with God through the Spirit.
58mCFC India
Charles Banna · Jul 31, 2018 · 58m
The central message is that God desires deep fellowship with humanity, which is why He breathed the breath of life into man, unlike other creatures. Sin caused this fellowship to break, but God's heart remains longing for connection. The sermon highlights examples like Enoch and Noah who walked closely with God, and assures that God's eyes are constantly searching the earth to find hearts fully committed to Him.
47mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · Jul 31, 2018 · 47m
The speaker shares his personal journey of faith, emphasizing that true conversion is not marked by dramatic external changes, but rather by an internal commitment that requires consistent spiritual discipline like daily Bible reading and prayer. He recounts how reading John chapter 6 led him to a profound sense of assurance that God had accepted him, contrasting this with the gradual, evidence-based faith of Thomas in John chapter 20. The central message is that belief, even without physical signs, is a profound blessing.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley · Jul 27, 2018 · 11m
The central message is that God accomplishes His miraculous promises not through extraordinary circumstances, but through mundane, everyday realities. Drawing from passages like 2 Kings and the healing of the blind man, the speaker urges listeners to maintain unwavering faith and avoid unbelief, trusting God to work His will through the ordinary aspects of life. True faith is demonstrated by joyfully accepting daily circumstances while trusting in God's ultimate fulfillment of His word.
28mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Jul 24, 2018 · 28m
The speaker discusses the importance of dedicating children to God, drawing parallels between the Old Testament dedication of firstborn sons and the New Covenant understanding where all children are equally dedicated to the Lord. He emphasizes that raising godly children is a profound act of faith, citing the example of Moses' parents who protected him from Pharaoh's decree. Ultimately, the message stresses that parents bear the primary responsibility for guiding their children in the ways of God.
34mCFC India
Ian Robson · Jul 23, 2018 · 34m
The sermon contrasts the initial faithfulness of King Asa with his later reliance on worldly things rather than God. The speaker emphasizes that God's eyes are constantly looking for those whose hearts are completely devoted to Him. True faith means maintaining trust in God through all circumstances—success, difficulty, and decline—to ensure a faithful end.
1h 21mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Jul 22, 2018 · 1h 21m
The sermon centers on the assurance that God strongly supports those who maintain faith in Him. Drawing from Isaiah 40, the message emphasizes that God is the all-powerful Creator who does not tire, and those who wait upon Him will receive renewed strength. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's unending power and provision.
11mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald · Jul 18, 2018 · 11m
The central message is that true spiritual strength and growth come not from personal effort, but from acknowledging one's own weakness and dependence on God. The speaker uses scripture, particularly 2 Corinthians 12:9, to illustrate that God's power is perfected in weakness. He emphasizes that self-reliance is futile, comparing it to an impossible perpetual motion machine, and that genuine transformation requires experiencing failure until one admits inability.
20mNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Jul 6, 2018 · 20m
The central message is the importance of seriously claiming God's promises, which are guaranteed through Christ's covenant. The speaker emphasizes that God went to great lengths, even through the covenant and the sacrifice of Jesus, to ensure these promises are reliable. Practically, the message urges the listeners to move beyond merely knowing the promises to actively applying them in daily life.
1h 0mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Jun 17, 2018 · 1h 0m
The speaker emphasizes the urgent need to contend earnestly for the faith, drawing heavily from the Epistle of Jude. He warns against unbelief, remaining within God's established boundaries, and falling into sin through defilement of the flesh, citing examples like Sodom and Gomorrah. The message cautions against following the ways of Cain, the error of Balaam, and the rebellion of Korah, urging the congregation to heed the warnings given through the Holy Spirit.
1h 7mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen · Jun 12, 2018 · 1h 7m
The central message emphasizes that true Christian life requires dependence on God's Spirit, contrasting this 'Tree of Life' faith with the self-sufficiency symbolized by the 'Tree of Knowledge.' The speaker argues that believers often drift into intellectualism and personal ability rather than relying wholly on Christ. Following Jesus means daily denial of self, enduring opposition, and keeping one's focus entirely on Him.
1h 30mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Jun 10, 2018 · 1h 30m
The speaker emphasizes that the greatest miracle is justification, which occurs when we come to God in repentance and faith, making us appear sinless. He supports this by reading Isaiah 53, detailing how Christ was despised and rejected, yet bore our sorrows and was wounded for our sins, ultimately leading to our healing and reconciliation with God.
1h 1mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen · Jun 6, 2018 · 1h 1m
The central message is that true joy and spiritual fullness come from dwelling continually in the Lord's presence, which requires personal accountability rather than blaming circumstances or others. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus' miracles served to teach that God can solve any problem, and believers should live with the conviction that nothing is too difficult for God to solve. By taking these spiritual truths seriously, one can move from a defeated life to one characterized by joy and reliance on God's constant provision.
25mCFC India
Charles Banna · May 25, 2018 · 25m
The central message is a warning against the folly of worry, which the speaker asserts is a grave sin that robs joy and weakens health. Drawing from Matthew 6, the sermon emphasizes that instead of worrying about daily needs like food or clothing, believers should seek first God's kingdom and righteousness. The speaker concludes by noting that each day has enough trouble of its own, and tomorrow is a mystery that God will take care of.
27mCFC India
Charles Banna · May 24, 2018 · 27m
The sermon explores what to do when God seems silent, drawing from Psalms and the Book of Job. It argues that true worship is not merely emotional praise or ritual, but something that costs the individual something. The speaker emphasizes that when facing deep distress, one's response—like Job's declaration that 'the Lord gave and the Lord has taken away'—reveals true faith, which is deeper than mere feeling.
25mCFC India
Anand Thomas · May 24, 2018 · 25m
The central message is the necessity of cultivating a living and sincere faith, which involves unwavering dependence on the Lord through all life's trials. The speaker contrasts trusting in man or flesh, which leads to spiritual barrenness, with trusting in the Lord, which results in enduring strength like a tree by water. Examples from scripture, including Peter's declaration to Jesus and Peter walking on water, illustrate that true faith requires stepping out in trust based on Jesus' word.
32mCFC India
Charles Banna · May 18, 2018 · 32m
The sermon contrasts human strength and limited understanding with the infinite power and superior ways of God. The speaker emphasizes that human efforts, no matter how great, are temporary and cannot achieve eternal value without God's involvement. God works through limitations, using processes like fire and water to refine His servants, as seen in the examples of Moses, Jacob, Gideon, and David, proving that God's methods are far beyond human comprehension.
1h 25mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · May 13, 2018 · 1h 25m
The sermon uses the context of Jesus' temptation in the wilderness (Luke 4) to illustrate that man's strength and worldly promises are insufficient compared to God's power. It emphasizes that true life and authority come from acknowledging God's sovereignty and refusing to rely on earthly temptations or self-reliance.
11mNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Apr 23, 2018 · 11m
The speaker encourages the audience to reflect on Jesus's profound mercy, exemplified by his words on the cross and his eagerness to receive repentant hearts. He emphasizes that true discipleship requires more than just good works or adherence to commandments; it demands a deep, personal faith that acknowledges God's lordship over one's life. The message concludes by urging believers to prioritize a relationship with Christ over material possessions and to never forget God's promises, no matter how much effort they put into their faith.
8mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Sanjay Poonen · Apr 20, 2018 · 8m
The sermon emphasizes that true Christian success is defined not by worldly achievement, but by being 'good and faithful' in all things. Drawing from the parable of the talents, the speaker urges the congregation to focus on faithfulness over mere success. He encourages believers to run the Christian life with endurance, picking themselves up after falls, and pressing on daily toward spiritual perfection until Christ returns.
49mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Apr 17, 2018 · 49m
The speaker emphasizes that believers must submit to God and resist the devil, as this action causes the devil to flee. He shares personal anecdotes of spiritual confrontations in his youth to illustrate the reality of spiritual warfare. The core message is that the power of the Word of God and genuine faith in Jesus Christ can overcome the enemy's attempts to cause panic or distraction.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley · Apr 12, 2018 · 17m
The central message is that merely appreciating God's promises is insufficient; one must actively pursue and receive what has been promised. The speaker emphasizes that the proof of truly receiving a promise is demonstrated through a persistent and bold prayer life, likened to a child who repeatedly asks until they receive what they desire. Persistence in prayer, even with a degree of 'impudence,' is necessary to fully realize God's provision.
34mNCCF Church
Santosh Poonen · Mar 26, 2018 · 34m
The central message is that Christian life involves becoming an exact reflection of Jesus, achieved through personal purity and active church membership. The speaker contrasts the Old Covenant's physical hope (the Promised Land) with the New Covenant's reality: the immediate presence of God's glory. True Christian living means experiencing heaven's reality now, trusting in God's continuous work of transformation through faith, even when life feels messy or hopeless.
15mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald · Mar 21, 2018 · 15m
The central message is to avoid making life decisions based on guilt, distinguishing it from the gentle conviction of the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian living requires drawing near to God with a sincere heart and full assurance of faith, which means recognizing that sin's guilt has been fully addressed by Christ's sacrifice. When we feel guilt, it hinders our ability to approach God freely.
47mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Mar 19, 2018 · 47m
The speaker discusses the balance between faith and works, using the analogy of a closed faucet to illustrate that the righteousness of Christ is already complete and available. Human effort, like opening the faucet, only allows the pre-existing water (Christ's righteousness) to flow through us; it does not create it. True Christian living involves surrendering to Christ's finished work, allowing His righteousness to flow through us, rather than trying to manufacture spiritual power through personal works.