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1h 21mSession - 11: Everything God Does For Our Goodness, Through Trials To Abundance
CFC Bangalore Live · Oct 10
43mNCCF Church Sharing - Oct 09, 2016
NCCF Church · Oct 10
1h 25mSession -4: Standing True To God
CFC Bangalore Live · Oct 8
13mBobby McDonald - Consider Him Who Has Endured
Bobby McDonald · Oct 3
18mNCCF Church Sharing - Sep 25, 2016
NCCF Church · Sep 28
17mJeremy Utley - Persisting In Opposition And In Abundance
Jeremy Utley · Sep 26
34mNCCF Church Sharing - Sept 18, 2016
NCCF Church · Sep 19
9mBobby McDonald - We Reap What We Sow
Bobby McDonald · Sep 19
14mBobby McDonald - Faith And Optimism
Bobby McDonald · Sep 12
55mThe Obedience Of Faith And Love – Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 9
58mThe Shepherds are Few - Santosh Poonen - September 4, 2016
Santosh Poonen · Sep 5
4m 37sNCCF Church Sharing - Sept 04, 2016
NCCF Church · Sep 5
55mNO FEAR IN LOVE | 7. Our All-Powerful Heavenly Father | Zac Poonen | Tamil
Zac Poonen · Aug 23
51mNO FEAR IN LOVE | 3. Knowing God As Our Father | Zac Poonen | Tamil
Zac Poonen · Aug 23
57mNO FEAR IN LOVE | 1.The Law Produces Fear And Guilt | Zac Poonen | Tamil
Zac Poonen · Aug 23
51mAustin CFC 2016 - Zac Poonen conference - Session 5 -Five Truths and Eight Confessions
Zac Poonen · Jul 20
10mBobby McDonald - God Cares Even About The Little Things
Bobby McDonald · Jul 18
47mWhat's on the Final Exam - Santosh Poonen - July 10, 2016
Santosh Poonen · Jul 14
19mBobby McDonald - Coming To the End Of Our Self Confidence
Bobby McDonald · Jul 5
1h 8m4. Loving Jesus And Being Broken By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 27
1h 23mRevelation And The Way Of The Cross by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 13
21mBobby McDonald - Examining Ourselves To See If We Are In The Faith
Bobby McDonald · Jun 2
48mShe Who is Faithful in a Very Little Thing - Santosh Poonen - May 8, 2016
Santosh Poonen · May 9
21mJeremy Utley - Joshua: Inheriting The Promised Land Through Faith And Patience
Jeremy Utley · May 2
1h 21mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribingSession - 11: Everything God Does For Our Goodness, Through Trials To Abundance
CFC Messages · Oct 10, 2016 · 1h 21m
This session explores the overarching theme that everything God allows to happen in our lives, even through difficult trials, ultimately works together for our ultimate good. The message encourages believers to maintain perspective by trusting God's sovereign plan, recognizing that hardship is part of a process leading to abundance and maturity.
43mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - Oct 09, 2016
CFC Messages · Oct 10, 2016 · 43m
The central message is that true belonging and security are found exclusively in God, not in physical locations, jobs, or even specific church groups. The speaker uses examples from Jesus, Paul, and Corrie ten Boom to illustrate that one's 'home' is a state of heart rooted in God's will. The talk concludes by encouraging listeners to wait on the Lord, trusting in His strength and provision, as exemplified by Isaiah 40.
1h 25mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribingSession -4: Standing True To God
CFC Messages · Oct 8, 2016 · 1h 25m
This session focuses on the importance of remaining steadfast and true to God amidst life's challenges. The message encourages believers to maintain their commitment to God's will regardless of external pressures or circumstances.
13mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Consider Him Who Has Endured
Bobby McDonald · Oct 3, 2016 · 13m
The central message is that the Christian life is a marathon requiring endurance, which is best modeled by looking to Jesus Christ. The speaker outlines four key ways Jesus endured his race: without getting discouraged, with faith and patience, in the fear of the Lord, and with self-restraint. By emulating Jesus' perseverance, believers can avoid growing weary and losing heart.
18mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - Sep 25, 2016
CFC Messages · Sep 28, 2016 · 18m
The speaker uses the story of Abraham interceding for Sodom to teach lessons on persistent prayer and boldness. He advises listeners not to stop asking God for things, even if answers seem delayed, and to pray boldly rather than timidly. Furthermore, he encourages moving beyond praying from anxiety or fear to praying from a place of thanksgiving, which is a true sign of faith.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Persisting In Opposition And In Abundance
Jeremy Utley · Sep 26, 2016 · 17m
Jesus defines the faith he hopes to find upon his return as one characterized by persistent, continual prayer and crying out to God day and night. The speaker illustrates this through the examples of the Syrophoenician woman and Bartimaeus, emphasizing that true faith endures opposition, remains humble despite rejection, and refuses to accept anything less than God's goodness.
34mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - Sept 18, 2016
CFC Messages · Sep 19, 2016 · 34m
The speaker shares reflections on running the Christian life as a race focused on Jesus, emphasizing that progress is measured by getting back up after falling, not by winning in competition. Key takeaways include obeying Jesus' commandments regarding judgment and worry, and finding strength in His smile and love. The message stresses dependence on God's will over self-will and building faith through complete trust in His promises.
9mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - We Reap What We Sow
Bobby McDonald · Sep 19, 2016 · 9m
The sermon emphasizes the principle of sowing and reaping, advising that what we consciously feed our minds will eventually manifest in our lives. To cultivate a life reflecting Christ, we must guard our hearts by controlling the input to our minds, avoiding negative sources like gossip or excessive focus on materialism. True transformation comes when the truth of God's Word is sown into a heart that receives it with faith, leading to a good harvest.
14mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Faith And Optimism
Bobby McDonald · Sep 12, 2016 · 14m
The central message is that true faith requires actively combating pessimism, which the speaker identifies as an 'evil cousin of unbelief.' To maintain a positive outlook, believers must intentionally focus their minds on what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and praiseworthy, as instructed in Philippians 4:8. By focusing on God's promises and character rather than current difficulties, one can cultivate an attitude of joyful expectation for Christ's return.
55mCFC India
The Obedience Of Faith And Love – Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 9, 2016 · 55m
The speaker urges believers to obey God's commandments as readily as they would follow a doctor's prescription for a cure. He emphasizes that the promise of sitting with Christ on the throne in eternity is conditional upon overcoming, which is an individual responsibility. True overcoming requires actively fighting daily battles against sin, unlike the misconception that Jesus never struggled.
58mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Shepherds are Few - Santosh Poonen - September 4, 2016
Santosh Poonen · Sep 5, 2016 · 58m
The speaker discusses two key promises in the New Testament: first, that believers will be saved from sin through Jesus' name, and second, that Jesus will shepherd His people. He warns that focusing only on the first promise without embracing the second—the shepherding care of Christ—can leave believers struggling and lacking in spiritual growth. True transformation requires moving into the shepherding aspect of God's promise.
4m 37sNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - Sept 04, 2016
CFC Messages · Sep 5, 2016 · 4m 37s
The speaker uses an experience of having old gold tested by fire to illustrate that trials are necessary for purification. Just as fire removes impurities from gold, God uses trials to test and purify our faith, making it more precious. The message encourages believers to be thankful for these trials, recognizing that while our outward appearance may suffer, God is working inwardly to renew and strengthen us for eternal glory.
55mCFC India
NO FEAR IN LOVE | 7. Our All-Powerful Heavenly Father | Zac Poonen | Tamil
Zac Poonen · Aug 23, 2016 · 55m
The central message contrasts understanding (knowledge in the mind) with true faith, which resides in the heart. The speaker emphasizes that genuine faith is evidenced by the absence of fear, as fear signals a lack of trust in God. To cultivate this heart-level faith, one must continuously pray for the filling of the Holy Spirit, rather than being satisfied with past spiritual experiences.
51mCFC India
NO FEAR IN LOVE | 3. Knowing God As Our Father | Zac Poonen | Tamil
Zac Poonen · Aug 23, 2016 · 51m
The central message is that true Christian love, founded on God's prior love, casts out fear. The speaker warns against building one's life or love for others on the shaky foundation of receiving love from people, as this leads to partiality and collapse. Instead, believers must build on the unshakable foundation of God's love, which results in a life free from fear, and must be careful to discern true gospel teaching from false doctrines.
57mCFC India
NO FEAR IN LOVE | 1.The Law Produces Fear And Guilt | Zac Poonen | Tamil
Zac Poonen · Aug 23, 2016 · 57m
The central message is that true Christianity requires a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, not just adherence to religious practices. The speaker argues that merely belonging to a church or undergoing rituals like baptism or speaking in tongues is insufficient for eternal life. True life comes from knowing God and Jesus Christ intimately, which provides a profound sense of security, like knowing one's father and mother.
51mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin CFC 2016 - Zac Poonen conference - Session 5 -Five Truths and Eight Confessions
Zac Poonen · Jul 20, 2016 · 51m
Jesus invites only those who are truly thirsty for a higher life and better fellowship, not everyone. The speaker cautions against joining churches based on suggestion rather than genuine spiritual need, and warns believers to be extremely careful with money, ensuring it is used for God's glory. Ultimately, the message emphasizes that God will hold every person accountable for their gifts, time, and resources, expecting faithful stewardship proportionate to what was given.
10mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - God Cares Even About The Little Things
Bobby McDonald · Jul 18, 2016 · 10m
The speaker shares how a recent physical ailment led him to meditate on God's care, particularly focusing on Matthew 6. He emphasizes that God's care extends not just to major spiritual matters but also to the small, temporary details of life, like minor aches and pains. Ultimately, he concludes that because God is our Father, every burden, no matter how small, is also His burden.
47mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
transcribingWhat's on the Final Exam - Santosh Poonen - July 10, 2016
Santosh Poonen · Jul 14, 2016 · 47m
The sermon discusses the 'final exam' of life, suggesting that our ultimate accountability is not based on our earthly achievements but on our relationship with Christ. Key themes include the necessity of living a life of genuine repentance and the importance of spiritual readiness for eternity. The message encourages listeners to examine their current spiritual state.
19mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Coming To the End Of Our Self Confidence
Bobby McDonald · Jul 5, 2016 · 19m
The central message is that true Christian wisdom requires humility, contrasting the tendency to rely on clever reasoning with the need to approach God's Word like a child. The speaker emphasizes that when our minds become elevated or prideful, we must become foolish to realize our dependence on God. He also highlighted that true strength comes after reaching a point of utter dependence, as exemplified by Peter.
1h 8mNCCF Church
4. Loving Jesus And Being Broken By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 27, 2016 · 1h 8m
The central message is that a Christian's ultimate goal must be to fulfill God's purpose for their life, which guarantees that all circumstances, even negative ones, will ultimately work for their good, as stated in Romans 8:28. The speaker uses the life of Joseph as a detailed example, illustrating how false accusations, imprisonment, and forgetfulness were all necessary steps orchestrated by God to bring Joseph to his intended place in Egypt. True belief in this principle requires aligning one's life goals entirely with God's plan.
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.
21mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Examining Ourselves To See If We Are In The Faith
Bobby McDonald · Jun 2, 2016 · 21m
The central message is the necessity for Christians to regularly examine themselves to ensure their faith is genuine, regardless of how long they have been in the church. True spiritual growth is proven not by tenure, but by observable inner changes in humility, gratitude, and fellowship. The speaker emphasizes that examining one's life against God's Word, like comparing colored toothbrushes in dim light, reveals areas of sin or spiritual blindness that must be addressed.
48mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
She Who is Faithful in a Very Little Thing - Santosh Poonen - May 8, 2016
Santosh Poonen · May 9, 2016 · 48m
The sermon encourages women, particularly wives and mothers, by drawing from Luke 16 and Matthew 25, emphasizing that faithfulness in small, seemingly insignificant acts is highly valued by God. The speaker argues that the work of God is built on sacrifice, citing Jesus's death and David's life as examples. Ultimately, the message is one of encouragement, assuring listeners that God sees and counts their faithfulness in the little things, regardless of external recognition.
21mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Joshua: Inheriting The Promised Land Through Faith And Patience
Jeremy Utley · May 2, 2016 · 21m
The sermon uses the life of Joshua conquering the Promised Land to illustrate how believers can inherit God's promises. Key lessons include making things right when neglecting a command (like circumcision after crossing the Jordan), having the faith to obey seemingly ridiculous instructions (like marching around Jericho), dealing ruthlessly with sin within the community (as seen with Akhan), and executing strategic obedience even after setbacks. The overarching theme is that victory comes through faith, patience, and obedience to God's specific commands.