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56mZac Poonen · Sep 21
51mSantosh Poonen · Aug 15
1h 9mCFC Bangalore Live · Aug 8
58mCFC Bangalore Live · Jul 2
1h 27mIan Robson · Jun 23
27mCFC Bangalore Live · Jun 23
54mCFC Bangalore Live · Jun 16
49mSantosh Poonen · Jun 9
59mZac Poonen · Jun 4
1h 1mZac Poonen · May 31
53mZac Poonen · May 26
47mZac Poonen · May 13
45mZac Poonen · May 13
1h 1mZac Poonen · Apr 23
55mZac Poonen · Apr 10
57mZac Poonen · Apr 10
51mZac Poonen · Apr 10
58mZac Poonen · Apr 10
54mZac Poonen · Apr 10
56mZac Poonen · Apr 10
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55mZac Poonen · Apr 10
56mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Sep 21, 2013 · 56m
Jesus came not only to forgive sins but also to fill believers with the Holy Spirit, enabling them to be a source of 'Living Water' for others. The speaker explains that the Holy Spirit was not merely poured out externally, as in the Old Testament, but was given to dwell within the believer's innermost spirit after the veil was rent at the cross. Living in the New Covenant requires allowing the Spirit to dwell within to flow out continually, rather than living under the old covenant's system of fear, punishment, and reward.
51mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Aug 15, 2013 · 51m
The speaker encourages the audience to live with complete abandon to God, drawing parallels between military service and spiritual surrender. He emphasizes that true Christian life means giving oneself entirely to God, surpassing the concern for reputation, looks, or what others think. The message is reinforced by quoting 2 Timothy 2:11-13, urging the listeners to commit fully to Christ.
1h 9mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Aug 8, 2013 · 1h 9m
The speaker emphasizes that the Bible is the primary source of divine revelation, noting that God acts through His Word, not just through emotional experience. He draws parallels between the creation account (God speaking to bring light) and personal life transformation, urging listeners to sit at Jesus's feet, listen, and respond to what God speaks to them. Ultimately, the speaker teaches that the true treasure of wisdom and knowledge is found in Jesus, and treasuring God's Word in one's heart is the defense against the devil's lies.
58mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Jul 2, 2013 · 58m
God's eyes are constantly searching for those whose hearts are completely devoted to Him, not just partially committed. The message uses King Asa's life to illustrate that God strongly supports those who are 100% committed, requiring believers to purge all idolatry from their hearts. This commitment leads to God's provision, rest, and blessing.
1h 27mCFC Bangalore Live
Ian Robson · Jun 23, 2013 · 1h 27m
The message emphasizes that believers are privileged to be witnesses of the greatest event in history: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Drawing from Psalm 16, the speaker highlights that David prophetically foretold not only the life and death of the Messiah but also His resurrection. Ultimately, the message calls the congregation to live in constant remembrance of God's presence, knowing that with Him at their right hand, they will never be shaken.
27mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Jun 23, 2013 · 27m
This recording is a collection of congregational singing during a service, focusing on themes of worship, the glory of Jesus Christ, and the enduring nature of God's reign. The songs repeatedly call for believers to lift their voices in adoration, acknowledging Jesus as King of Kings and Savior.
54mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Jun 16, 2013 · 54m
The sermon uses the dramatic conversion of Saul (Paul) from persecutor to apostle as a primary illustration of a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. The central message is that true Christian life requires a personal, profound encounter with the Lord, leading to a complete transformation and a solid foundation in salvation through grace. The speaker urges those preparing for baptism to deeply study key scriptures to ensure they understand the depth of their salvation.
49mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 9, 2013 · 49m
The speaker expands on the concept of salvation, arguing it is not merely forgiveness or a starting point, but rather a continuous process. He emphasizes that salvation is fundamentally about accepting Jesus Christ as one's husband and that this transformation is a secret work of the Holy Spirit within the believer. The discussion uses the story of Zacchaeus to illustrate that genuine change, marked by a changed heart, is what matters most.
59mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Jun 4, 2013 · 59m
The central message is that the true grace of God is far greater than merely forgiving sin; it is demonstrated by the immense transformation God can bring to a person's life. The speaker warns against misunderstanding grace, cautioning that many believers settle for a low standard of living and fail to grasp the full scope of what Christ accomplished. True grace empowers the heart, enabling believers to live lives that reflect Christ's sinless example, rather than just possessing intellectual knowledge of scripture.
1h 1mCFC India
Zac Poonen · May 31, 2013 · 1h 1m
The speaker emphasizes that both grace and faith are essential for salvation, noting that grace is God's gift and faith is the human response of receiving it. He warns against counterfeit understandings of both grace and faith, advising listeners to look to the lived experience of others rather than just theoretical knowledge. True grace and faith are described as being received in the heart, not merely understood by the mind, and both must continually grow throughout one's life.
53mCFC India
transcribingZac Poonen · May 26, 2013 · 53m
This message focuses on the transformative power of God's cleansing action regarding our past sins. It emphasizes that God has the ability to blot out our sins, leading to a new life in Christ. The core message encourages believers to live in the reality of this forgiveness.
47mCFC India
Zac Poonen · May 13, 2013 · 47m
The central message is that true Christian living requires abandoning the attitude that God or the church owes the believer something. Instead, one must approach God with profound gratitude, recognizing that they owe everything to Him. The speaker contrasts this with the prodigal son's entitlement, urging listeners to come to Christ as repentant thieves returning what rightfully belongs to Him, leading to a genuinely happy and useful Christian life.
45mCFC India
Zac Poonen · May 13, 2013 · 45m
The speaker advises young people that true spirituality comes not from knowledge or eloquence, but from adopting a proper Christian value system that guides one's life. He stresses the importance of being willing to look 'odd' and different from worldly peers to follow Jesus' narrow way. The message uses the parables of the lost sheep and the prodigal son to illustrate that safety and restoration come from remaining within fellowship and submitting to God's authority.
1h 1mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Apr 23, 2013 · 1h 1m
The sermon emphasizes that understanding the full purpose of God requires recognizing that no single individual can manifest all of God's glory; this necessitates deep fellowship with the body of Christ. True knowledge of God and Jesus Christ, which defines eternal life, leads to a profound hatred of sin. The speaker argues that many believers are spiritually illiterate because they do not view sin—such as lust, gossip, or bitterness—with the seriousness they deserve, failing to grasp the gravity of Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
55mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Apr 10, 2013 · 55m
The speaker discusses the Song of Solomon, arguing it teaches that sexual intimacy in marriage is holy when coupled with love, contrasting this with worldly misuse. Furthermore, the book is interpreted as a profound picture of Christ and the Church, emphasizing that true devotion to Christ is the foundation for all ministry. The core message stresses that love, particularly the selfless love exemplified by a mother, must mature beyond initial infatuation to truly reflect God's love.
57mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Apr 10, 2013 · 57m
The speaker discusses the Gospel of Luke, noting its unique perspective as a Gentile writer detailing Jesus' life. A major theme emphasized is the baptism in the Holy Spirit, which the speaker warns against counterfeits, urging listeners to seek genuine power rather than mere emotional experiences. Furthermore, the speaker draws parallels between the Holy Spirit coming upon Mary to conceive Jesus and the Spirit coming upon the believer, noting that the purpose of this anointing is to produce the character of Christ in one's life.
51mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Apr 10, 2013 · 51m
The speaker discusses the prophet Amos, noting that Amos was the first of the major prophetic books to write down a message, despite not being a professional prophet but a shepherd. He emphasizes that God often calls ordinary, faithful people from their daily lives to serve Him. Furthermore, Amos demonstrated a large heart, viewing God as the God of all nations, a vision the speaker urges Christians to maintain by rejecting denominationalism and worldly systems like money or fleshly sin.
58mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Apr 10, 2013 · 58m
The sermon emphasizes that the Gospel of John reveals Jesus Christ as the eternal Word of God, who became flesh to make Him understandable to humanity. The speaker stresses that understanding scripture requires the simple, childlike attitude of a
54mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Apr 10, 2013 · 54m
The central theme of Colossians is that Christ dwells in us, manifesting divine life through our human bodies. Paul addresses false teachings that promote extremes regarding the body—either through asceticism or through unrestrained indulgence—both of which ultimately despise the body. The message emphasizes that sin is not inherent in the body, as demonstrated by Jesus Christ, who had a sinless human body, and that believers must choose daily to let God's life manifest through it.
56mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Apr 10, 2013 · 56m
The central theme of this passage from 1 Corinthians is the proper functioning of the local church, emphasizing that the church should influence the world rather than being influenced by it. The speaker stresses the importance of appreciation in Christian relationships, arguing that criticism without prior acknowledgment of good deeds is ineffective. Furthermore, he warns against divisions within the church based on human labels or affiliations, pointing instead to the singular power and message of the cross.
56mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Apr 10, 2013 · 56m
The central message is that the eternal realities emphasized by John are life and fellowship, which are manifested through Jesus Christ. The speaker cautions against overemphasizing secondary issues like church government, specific doctrines, or activities, arguing that these are temporary compared to the core life and fellowship with God. Humility is presented as the necessary ground for cultivating this life and fellowship.
56mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Apr 10, 2013 · 56m
The central message is the critical distinction between living under the law and living by grace. The speaker argues that attempting to maintain righteousness through rules and regulations only results in external cleanliness, leaving the inner self unchanged. True freedom and righteousness come only from grace, which directs us to seek to please God rather than people, as demonstrated by Jesus's sacrifice.
56mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Apr 10, 2013 · 56m
The speaker discusses the book of Hebrews, noting its unusual authorship and its profound revelation of the humanity of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that understanding Jesus's humanity has practical implications for daily life, warning that neglecting this doctrine renders it 'dead.' The book's central theme is encouraging believers to consider Jesus as a man and an example for an overcoming life, while also establishing that Jesus is fully God, as shown in Hebrews chapter 1.
55mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Apr 10, 2013 · 55m
The core message is that the Gospel of God is entirely for sinners, not for those who believe themselves righteous. Paul uses Romans to systematically present this good news, emphasizing that both worldly and religious people are sinners. A key point stressed is the humanity of Christ—that Jesus was born physically from the seed of David, making him a true example for humanity.