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49mSantosh Poonen · Feb 11
1h 20mCFC Bangalore Live · Feb 10
22mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 5
54mZac Poonen · Feb 4
36mOlu Talabi · Feb 4
1h 45mIan Robson · Feb 3
22mBobby McDonald · Jan 31
30mSantosh Poonen · Jan 28
4m 49sNCCF Church · Jan 22
15mNCCF Church · Jan 22
34mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jan 21
27mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jan 21
34mAjay Chakravarthy · Jan 21
42mSantosh Poonen · Jan 15
19mOlu Talabi · Jan 7
59mZac Poonen · Jan 3
45mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Dec 31
45mSantosh Poonen · Dec 31
18mNCCF Church · Dec 29
33mZac Poonen · Dec 27
7mZac Poonen · Dec 27
43mCharles Banna · Dec 27
53mAjay Chakravarthy · Dec 27
47mZac Poonen · Dec 21
49mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Feb 11, 2019 · 49m
The speaker emphasizes the difference between the Old Covenant, where fear was often imposed, and the New Covenant, where God inspires a genuine fear of Him. This inspired reverence is presented as the secret to holiness and walking the narrow way. He warns that the comfortable 'broad way' is easily tempting, while true discipleship requires continually tuning oneself to the Holy Spirit's voice to remain on the narrow path.
1h 20mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Feb 10, 2019 · 1h 20m
The speaker emphasizes that true baptism is a New Covenant ordinance preceded by genuine repentance, citing John the Baptist and Jesus's own ministry. He stresses that belief and repentance are necessary prerequisites for baptism, which leads to salvation and the reception of the Holy Spirit. The central message is that one must come to Christ recognizing their sinfulness to receive God's forgiveness and new life.
22mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 5, 2019 · 22m
The speaker contrasts the self-serving attitude of King Hezekiah, who boasted about his earthly treasures, with the call to live selflessly for others. He draws parallels to the faith of the 'cloud of witnesses' in Hebrews 11, arguing that while many saints died in faith without seeing the final fulfillment, the current generation has the privilege of experiencing God's promised blessings, particularly the building of the Church.
54mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen · Feb 4, 2019 · 54m
The central message is that Christian life requires a deep devotion to Christ, which is demonstrated both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. The speaker draws parallels from Paul's warning in Ephesus and Elijah's lament, emphasizing that while the church is a body, its spiritual health is vulnerable and requires constant vigilance. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to live lives of genuine devotion, recognizing that spiritual decline can happen even in seemingly strong communities.
36mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Olu Talabi · Feb 4, 2019 · 36m
The central message is that Christians are called to be fruitful for the Lord, drawing parallels from parables and John 15. Jesus taught that every branch not bearing fruit will be cut away, while those bearing fruit will be pruned to produce even more. The speaker emphasizes that believers must live with focus and zeal, using the gifts and talents God has given them to fulfill His calling before their time on earth ends.
1h 45mCFC Bangalore Live
Ian Robson · Feb 3, 2019 · 1h 45m
The sermon emphasizes focusing on the core message regarding Christ's return, drawing attention to Revelation 16:15, which warns that Christ will come like a thief. The central call is for believers to remain spiritually awake and prepared, metaphorically keeping their 'clothes' on, to avoid shame when He returns. The message also encourages drawing strength from God's unchanging nature and focusing on Him alone for help.
22mNCCF Church
transcribingBobby McDonald · Jan 31, 2019 · 22m
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation happens both individually through cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by actively participating as a fully functioning member within the local church.
30mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jan 28, 2019 · 30m
The sermon emphasizes that God's work is focused on wholehearted individuals, not entire nations or families, drawing parallels to the call to leave behind one's former life for Zion, the true Church of God. The speaker distinguishes between Babylon—a religious system mixed with worldly concerns like money and power—and Zion, urging believers to discern this difference. True discipleship requires a complete allegiance to Christ, rejecting worldly attachments.
4m 49sNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Jan 22, 2019 · 4m 49s
The central message is that true discipleship is demonstrated first in private obedience to God, rather than solely through outward acts of love within the church. The speaker argues that while loving one another is the evidence others see, God judges us by our daily self-denial and obedience to the Father in secret. Jesus exemplified this by living obediently and humbling himself every day, which is the model for Christian discipleship.
15mNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Jan 22, 2019 · 15m
The speaker emphasizes that a core goal for Christians is to reflect Jesus Christ, which requires both personal purity and functioning within the local church. A key focus is on the necessity of embracing correction, drawing from Proverbs and 2 Timothy 3:16. The speaker argues that a wise person welcomes correction because they recognize they have not attained full wisdom, contrasting this with the tendency to become offended by critique. Finally, the message connects the Old Testament promise of a Shepherd to the reality of Christ as the Good Shepherd.
34mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jan 21, 2019 · 34m
The service is a worship session featuring multiple songs and musical segments. A key message shared is the importance of recognizing Jesus as the Good Shepherd, urging listeners to listen for His voice above all others. The session concludes with declarations of giving one's lives, marriages, and homes to God's glory, emphasizing obedience to God over man.
27mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jan 21, 2019 · 27m
The speaker encourages the audience to live with an expectation that Jesus Christ could return at any moment, emphasizing that this belief should spur a deep devotion and focus on Christ. He draws from passages like 1 Thessalonians 4 and 5, and Luke 12, stressing that believers must be ready to be found blameless and pure when the Lord comes, rather than waiting until a future, unspecified time.
34mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jan 21, 2019 · 34m
The sermon contrasts the devotion of Mary with the distraction of Martha, emphasizing that the most necessary thing is to sit at Jesus's feet and listen to His words. The speaker draws parallels between Mary's reverence for Jesus and the need for believers to seek the 'words of eternal life' found only in knowing God and Jesus Christ. Ultimately, the message is to prioritize deep listening and spiritual rest over being overwhelmed by necessary but distracting tasks.
42mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jan 15, 2019 · 42m
The sermon emphasizes that the true word of faith is rooted in a deep, personal relationship with God, which involves recognizing His presence in all aspects of life, even during periods of silence. The speaker draws parallels between Jesus's disappointment in the fig tree—which had leaves but no fruit—and the spiritual state of the church, urging the congregation to bear visible, tangible fruit in their lives. Ultimately, the message calls for the church to be a united, living body that anticipates and experiences the full manifestation of Christ.
19mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Olu Talabi · Jan 7, 2019 · 19m
The central message is that all spiritual efforts, including church attendance and Bible study, are insufficient until one deeply knows and tastes the life of Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus is the singular path, way, and truth, urging the congregation to shift their focus entirely to Him, as He is the source of life, salvation, and victory. Knowing Christ requires continually drawing nearer to Him and following His teachings.
59mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Jan 3, 2019 · 59m
The speaker urges listeners to view the command to 'walk in the same manner as Christ' (1 John 2:6) not as an impossible standard, but as a possibility granted by God's help, which is the language of faith. He warns against the tendency to disqualify parts of scripture or Christian living by claiming they are not for us, arguing that God's commands are always within our ability to fulfill. True faith embraces the possibility of living like Jesus did.
45mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Dec 31, 2018 · 45m
This service is a praise and worship gathering that focuses heavily on gratitude for God's blessings, particularly the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The message emphasizes remembering God's goodness, the value of children, and the necessity of taking up the cross to follow Christ. The overall tone is one of worship, reflection, and preparation for the coming year.
45mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Dec 31, 2018 · 45m
The speaker encourages the congregation to take scripture memorization seriously, emphasizing that it provides a 'sword' against the devil's attacks. He reflects on the promise of being kept from stumbling before God's glory, noting that true Christian living requires focusing on heaven rather than earthly circumstances. Ultimately, the message stresses living each day fully for Christ, recognizing that life is appointed to end, and living with a heart of gratitude for the time remaining.
18mNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Dec 29, 2018 · 18m
The message emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus Christ both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. The speaker draws encouragement from Philippians 1:6, asserting that God has the power to perfect the work He started in us, regardless of circumstances. Ultimately, believers must place their complete confidence in Christ's work, even when facing suffering, and learn to rejoice in the Lord.
33mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Dec 27, 2018 · 33m
The speaker contrasts the Old Covenant, which focused on obeying specific commandments and resulting in guilt when disobeyed, with the New Covenant, which is characterized by a personal relationship with God. True spirituality in the New Covenant means that one's conscience convicts not over specific rules, but over a loss of fervent love for Jesus. Furthermore, the speaker advises believers to prioritize what is profitable and edifying—whether in spending money or consuming media—over merely what is lawful.
7mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Dec 27, 2018 · 7m
The central message is the necessity of pursuing humility, comparing it to the state of a little child. Drawing from Matthew 18, the speaker emphasizes that true greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven comes from humility, not earthly ambition. He encourages the audience to adopt a childlike dependence on God, acknowledging their limited wisdom and relying completely on the Father's guidance.
43mCFC India
Charles Banna · Dec 27, 2018 · 43m
The speaker addresses those who lack interest in prayer or reading the Bible, cautioning that superficial spiritual experiences are not indicators of true salvation. He emphasizes that genuine conversion requires an inward, visible change, citing examples from John the Baptist's ministry and Jesus' warnings about hypocrisy. True discipleship involves a continuous, natural desire for God's Word, like a full-term baby naturally craving milk, and recognizing that everything, including life itself, belongs to Christ.
53mCFC India
Ajay Chakravarthy · Dec 27, 2018 · 53m
The message uses the story of Lot's choice between Zoar and the judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah to challenge the audience's motivations for serving God. The speaker urges listeners to examine their hearts, questioning whether their service is driven by a desire for recognition or honor, or if it stems from pure devotion. He contrasts the older son's hidden motives with the younger son's humble acceptance, emphasizing the need for genuine, unreserved devotion to God.
47mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Dec 21, 2018 · 47m
The central message emphasizes that humility is one of the three most important secrets of Christian life. Drawing from the example of Jesus washing the disciples' feet, the speaker argues that true greatness in God's kingdom is found in serving others in the lowest, most humble capacities. He contrasts this with worldly ambition, urging believers to be willing to do the dirtiest jobs for the church.