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1h 30mZac Poonen · Dec 27
54mZac Poonen · Dec 23
22mNCCF Church · Dec 21
18mJeremy Utley · Dec 21
1h 34mZac Poonen · Dec 20
32mAnnie Poonen · Dec 18
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Dec 17
14mJeremy Utley · Dec 16
19mBobby McDonald · Dec 14
55mZac Poonen · Dec 14
1h 23mZac Poonen · Dec 13
11mSantosh Poonen · Dec 10
10mSantosh Poonen · Dec 10
11mSantosh Poonen · Dec 10
41mOlu Talabi · Dec 8
29mZac Poonen · Dec 7
1h 37mZac Poonen · Dec 6
52mSantosh Poonen · Dec 2
28mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Dec 2
52mSantosh Poonen · Nov 30
25mZac Poonen · Nov 30
26mZac Poonen · Nov 30
38mAnnie Poonen · Nov 20
37mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 18
1h 30mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribingZac Poonen · Dec 27, 2020 · 1h 30m
The message encourages the congregation to distinguish between what they should forget and what they must remember as they walk with Christ. Key points revolve around leaving behind past sins and worldly concerns while holding fast to the truths of the Gospel. The focus is on remembering God's grace and the calling to discipleship.
54mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Dec 23, 2020 · 54m
The sermon emphasizes that God has perfect plans for every individual, promising peace and a future when we call upon Him. The speaker stresses the need for a pure heart and mind, comparing it to clean vs. dirty cups, because a polluted mind hinders communication with God. Ultimately, believers must actively seek God through prayer and obedience to hear His daily word.
22mNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Dec 21, 2020 · 22m
The speaker draws lessons from the Wise Men's worship of Jesus, emphasizing that true devotion is focused solely on Christ, regardless of worldly gain or logical assumptions. He also encourages the congregation to maintain praise and faith in God's love, even during times of difficulty, drawing parallels to David in the wilderness and Peter's experience. The core message is to live with unwavering faith, focusing on Christ's love and character as one grows into the likeness of Christ.
18mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley · Dec 21, 2020 · 18m
The central message is to find contentment and joy in God's quiet, unseen work in our lives, rather than becoming anxious about visible signs of progress. The speaker contrasts the danger of complacency with the danger of paranoia regarding spiritual growth, using Jesus' early life and the example of saints to illustrate that God's work often happens quietly over time. True discipleship involves being content and joyful in the process, trusting God's timing even when progress feels slow or unmeasurable.
1h 34mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribingZac Poonen · Dec 20, 2020 · 1h 34m
The sermon emphasizes that the Christian life is a process of daily transformation aimed at becoming more like Christ. This transformation requires actively applying biblical truths to one's daily life. Ultimately, the goal is a continuous pursuit of Christlikeness through spiritual discipline.
32mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Annie Poonen · Dec 18, 2020 · 32m
The sermon emphasizes prioritizing the Kingdom of God above all else, drawing parallels to worldly pursuits and the ultimate citizenship. The speaker urges the congregation to focus on building the Kingdom in their lives and community, suggesting that true fulfillment and strength come from this divine focus rather than worldly achievements or attachments.
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Dec 17, 2020 · 17m
The speaker encourages the congregation to be continually growing in their spiritual life, warning against complacency with any current level of anointing or blessing. Drawing from examples like Paul's growth and the story of Apollos, the message emphasizes that believers should never be satisfied with what they currently possess, but should instead seek a greater anointing and deeper knowledge of Christ's glory. The ultimate goal is to keep pressing forward in faith and humility.
14mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley · Dec 16, 2020 · 14m
The speaker advises that when preparing to share at a church meeting, one must resist the temptation to share what sounds clever or intellectually stimulating. Instead, the focus should be on what Christ has truly accomplished in the speaker's life. A key test is to ask what has quenched the speaker's own spiritual thirst and provided comfort, mirroring the principle that one must first receive living water from Jesus to be able to give it to others.
19mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald · Dec 14, 2020 · 19m
The central message is that true discipleship requires completely disregarding the self and exalting Jesus, mirroring Christ's willingness to die for others. This surrender means letting go of personal rights, ambitions, and earthly attachments, finding freedom in focusing on God's will rather than self-centered desires. The speaker emphasizes that this mindset, like Paul's, allows one to endure suffering and focus on the eternal reward.
55mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · Dec 14, 2020 · 55m
The central message is the necessity of continuous, daily surrender to Christ, which is the antidote to spiritual backsliding. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship requires loving Jesus above all else and constantly taking up the cross by dying to one's own preferences and self. This daily process allows the life of Jesus to be manifested in our actions, relationships, and attitudes.
1h 23mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribingZac Poonen · Dec 13, 2020 · 1h 23m
The sermon emphasizes that true faith is not merely intellectual assent but must be demonstrated through active love. It explores the practical outworking of faith, suggesting that genuine belief inevitably leads to loving action towards others. The core message is that faith and love are inseparable components of a Christian life.
11mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Dec 10, 2020 · 11m
This message emphasizes that obedience is a vital choice for believers, contrasting human free will with the programmed obedience of nature. The speaker uses the analogy of a blind person flying a plane guided by an expert to illustrate that we need to follow God's instructions to navigate life safely. He stresses that obedience is demonstrated through following God's voice, paying attention to one's conscience, and consistently reading the Bible.
10mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Dec 10, 2020 · 10m
The sermon emphasizes that life is characterized by constant choices, and the most critical choice is to choose Christ. The speaker urges the listener to focus on what is eternal and spiritual rather than temporary worldly concerns. Ultimately, the message points to Jesus Christ as the central figure and source of life.
11mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Dec 10, 2020 · 11m
The central message emphasizes that Christian life is defined by consistent choices, culminating in being a Christ-like example. The speaker contrasts merely preaching what one believes with living out what one believes, citing Jesus' example of first doing and then teaching. Ultimately, believers are called to live visibly as the light of the world, letting their authentic lives and actions serve as an example of hope and obedience to Christ.
41mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Olu Talabi · Dec 8, 2020 · 41m
The sermon emphasizes the urgency of living for Christ because the return of the Lord is nearer than when believers first accepted faith. Paul urges the congregation to cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light, focusing diligently on the prize which is Christ. The speaker repeatedly stresses that every individual will receive a reward according to their works, urging listeners to remain focused on eternal matters rather than earthly pursuits.
29mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen · Dec 7, 2020 · 29m
The central message is that the ultimate goal for Christians is not achieving miraculous feats, but rather taking up the cross daily and striving for perfection through self-denial. The speaker contrasts the historical miracles of faith with the superior calling of following Jesus, urging the audience to give up all sin and hindrances to run the race with endurance, acknowledging their dependence on God like a baby.
1h 37mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Dec 6, 2020 · 1h 37m
The central message emphasizes that Christians must prioritize listening to God's word over being busy with religious activities. The speaker warns against the immaturity of thinking one can do things for the Lord without first learning what He desires. True service requires attentive listening to God's guidance to build His church.
52mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Dec 2, 2020 · 52m
The speaker emphasizes that the relationship between parents and children is vital to God, drawing from Malachi 4:6, which speaks of restoring the hearts of fathers to their children. He advises that if there is distance, the responsibility lies with the parents to first ask God to restore their own hearts. Furthermore, he teaches that gratitude, stemming from recognizing the unshakable Kingdom of Heaven, should motivate parents to view their role in raising children as a service to God.
28mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Dec 2, 2020 · 28m
The service focused on dedicating one's entire life to God, prioritizing Him above all earthly desires, ambitions, and even good things. The speakers emphasized the need to be filled by the Holy Spirit to glorify Jesus and to cast all cares and worries onto the Lord. Key themes included trusting God's provision, cultivating faith, and longing for the continuous flow of the Holy Spirit's living water.
52mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 30, 2020 · 52m
The sermon encourages believers to live lives of continuous sowing and labor, drawing parallels from Psalm 126's theme of joyful harvest. The speaker warns against complacency, urging the congregation to be actively planting in their lives and ministries rather than resting in the perceived success of others. Furthermore, he emphasizes that true spiritual impact comes from a place of profound humility and lowliness, which is the secret of heaven.
25mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Nov 30, 2020 · 25m
The speaker analyzes Jesus' teachings, focusing on themes of persecution and ministry. He cautions against modern excesses in healing ministries, noting that Jesus healed completely in specific instances, which was an attestation of his divine nature, not a model for imitation. Furthermore, he stresses that true Christian conduct, exemplified by Jesus, involves non-quarreling and speaking with quiet authority, contrasting this with the tendency to over-exaggerate spiritual experiences through shouting or excessive emotional displays.
26mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Nov 30, 2020 · 26m
The speaker emphasizes that true rest comes from following Jesus' teachings, which are not a burden but an easy yoke. He warns against lowering spiritual standards to please others, comparing it to choosing a less hygienic hospital. The core message is to obey every commandment given to Christians and to actively claim every promise found in scripture before death.
38mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Annie Poonen · Nov 20, 2020 · 38m
The message emphasizes that God has a specific time to visit His people, urging the listeners not to waste time. It draws parallels from biblical examples, such as the Israelites' journey and the life of Jesus, to illustrate that God's timing is sovereign and often involves periods of struggle and waiting. The core message is to live in a state of readiness and divine love, recognizing that God's visitations bring profound blessings and truth.
37mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 18, 2020 · 37m
The sermon emphasizes that a solid Christian life is built by setting the Lord before oneself, which leads to joy and pleasure forever. The speaker also addresses the meaning of singing songs like