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43mCFC India - Zac Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Jan 18, 2024
The speaker argues that proving God's existence through science is futile and distracts from true faith. Instead, he encourages people to follow Jesus' example by simply 'coming and seeing' His life, which demonstrates complete dependence on God's grace. He emphasizes that Jesus' unique attributes—being the Redeemer who sacrifices personally and the perfect example of human weakness dependent on the Father—are unmatched by other faiths.
16mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen · Feb 11, 2019
The central message is that true Christian hope is twofold: not just seeing Christ at the second coming, but being transformed by the Holy Spirit to become like Him. The speaker contrasts the fading glory of the Old Covenant with the upward, progressive glory of the New Covenant, which is seen by looking into the mirror of God's Word. This transformation requires constant self-purification until one reaches Christ's standard of purity.
1h 4mCFC India - Zac Poonen
Charles Banna · Sep 21, 2022
The central message is that to have prayers heard by God, one must live a life that pleases the Lord, mirroring Jesus's example. This involves constant obedience, submitting to God's will, and actively exposing one's own hidden sins and darkness to the light of God's Word and Spirit. Genuine repentance, like that of the tax collector, is emphasized over outward religious performance.
1h 37mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Feb 7, 2016
The service is characterized by extensive worship, focusing heavily on praising God's majesty, grace, and redemption through Jesus Christ. The hymns repeatedly emphasize the wonderful, sufficient grace of Jesus, the glory due to God, and the act of coming to the Father through Jesus. The overall message is one of profound adoration and recognition of divine favor.
1h 36mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Jun 4, 2023
The sermon focuses on the theme of how God will ultimately bring all things to a conclusion, urging the congregation to remain prepared for the Lord's return with joy. The speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing biblical truth to be set free from fear and misunderstanding, encouraging believers to keep their hearts ready for God's coming.
25mCFC India - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 24, 2018
The sermon reviews the ninth wrong attitude Jesus taught: judging and condemning others. The speaker emphasizes that judging is premature because we do not know the full story, the hidden motives of people's hearts, or the full context of their lives. He advises believers to wait until the Lord's return, when God will reveal hidden darkness and true motives, noting that judging others often reveals our own flawed attitudes.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Oct 19, 2015
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian life is not merely a starting point of faith but a continuous process of growth, moving from faith to faith. Drawing parallels between the manna in the wilderness (a temporary provision) and the Promised Land (the reality of the New Covenant), he argues that believers must actively live out their hope of becoming like Christ daily. This process requires taking steps of faith, conquering sin, and allowing God to make spiritual hope a tangible reality.
58mCFC India - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 21, 2014
The central message is that being spiritually ready for Christ's return is far more important than knowing the specific details of the end times. The speaker emphasizes that true readiness involves keeping one's head lifted up in faith, rather than being preoccupied with earthly concerns or doctrines. He urges listeners to remain vigilant, as the Lord's coming will be sudden, catching people off guard when they feel secure in their worldly achievements.
18mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Sep 2, 2019
The speaker discusses the concept of the Bride of Christ preparing for the marriage supper of the Lamb, drawing from Revelation 19. While acknowledging that salvation is by grace through Christ's righteousness, the message emphasizes that believers are also called to active preparation. This preparation involves yielding to trials and temptations, as faith is refined like gold, ensuring one is ready for the Lord's return.
1h 20mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Jun 21, 2020
The message emphasizes that taking up the cross is a central theme of the Christian life, which Satan attempts to suppress. The speaker cautions against legalistic understandings of repentance, noting that true repentance should bring joy, not condemnation. Ultimately, the message points to the cross as the core of Christian living and warns that any practice, including repentance, can have a counterfeit if it is not rooted in genuine obedience to God.
1h 34mCFC Bangalore Live
Jan 20, 2019
The sermon emphasizes that believers should keep their focus on the Lord's coming redemption rather than dwelling on personal circumstances or past events. Drawing from scripture, the message encourages the congregation to praise God for His constant care, victory, and joyful presence in their lives. The core call is to live in a spirit of worship, recognizing that God is actively working in the church.
22mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jun 18, 2026
The message emphasizes that true devotion involves leaving everything—including blessings or gifts from God—to follow Jesus Christ, recognizing Him as the ultimate treasure. The focus should not be on what God gives us, but on knowing and following Him above all else. Ultimately, this leads to a life of offering one's entire self, days, and existence for His glory.
1h 41mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Mar 15, 2020
The speaker emphasizes that in the New Covenant, prophecy is not meant to direct people with specific commands, unlike in the Old Testament. Instead, it serves to prepare the church for the future, revealing things that are to come. He encourages the congregation to remain attentive to the Word of God, recognizing that the Holy Spirit guides the church in preparation for the days ahead.
24mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Olu Talabi · Mar 11, 2022
The speaker draws parallels between Moses' difficult leadership journey and the assurance found in Exodus 33:14—that God's presence brings rest. He emphasizes that the goal of Christian life and preaching should be to testify about what God has done personally, echoing the sentiment of Psalm 107:2. The message concludes by noting God's patience, referencing the long wait for judgment in Eli's case, and the possibility of repentance even among unbelievers, as seen with the Ninevites.
1h 3mCFC India - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 30, 2016
The central message is that God treats people according to the way we treat others, emphasizing that our interactions with those we consider 'below' us reveal our true character. The speaker urges listeners to move beyond transactional kindness (doing good to earn favor) toward a divine nature of kindness that expects nothing in return, mirroring Jesus's nature. He also advises against despising others, regardless of their culture or understanding, as God does not despise anyone.
1h 2mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Aug 7, 2023
The sermon emphasizes that true understanding of Jesus' identity comes not from memorized verses, but from a personal revelation from the Father. Furthermore, the speaker teaches that the extent to which we experience the 'Life of Christ'—including joy—is directly proportional to the extent to which we allow ourselves to be 'delivered over to death' through daily trials. The message concludes by urging the congregation to maintain diligence, fervor, and joy, rooted in the hope that does not disappoint.
55mCFC India - Zac Poonen
Danish Thomas · Apr 20, 2025
The central message is that true eternal life is not merely intellectual knowledge of God, but a deep, personal, and intimate relationship with Him. The speaker emphasizes that this assurance of life comes from Jesus Christ, who came to give abundant life, overcoming the thief's power to steal and destroy. Ultimately, this life is secured by God's covenant promise to write His law and knowledge directly onto the hearts of His people, starting with the least among them.
1h 3mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Jan 4, 2020
This session focuses on the dual action of Jesus: first, He forgives our sins, and second, He saves us from sin. The message emphasizes the profound nature of this forgiveness and subsequent salvation provided through Christ.
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jul 31, 2026
The speaker discusses a deeper understanding of Jesus' invitation to bear His yoke and find rest, realizing that true rest comes not from being carefree, but from partnering with Him in carrying His burden for others. He cautions against accumulating mere knowledge of scripture, emphasizing instead that the goal is to actively live out God's word so that it transforms one's daily life when no one is watching.
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 18, 2012
The message emphasizes the vital ministry of restoring relationships between parents and children, drawing parallels to John the Baptist's role in preparing the way for Christ. The speaker argues that this ministry is entrusted to the Church today, comparing it to the dual prophecy of Malachi, which points not only to John the Baptist but also to the Church itself as the modern 'Elijah' to restore hearts before the Lord's return. The core message stresses that while effort is required, God must ultimately work through repentance to heal these broken relationships.
22mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jul 2, 2026
The message emphasizes the necessity of continually remembering Jesus' sacrifice at Gethsemane and Calvary to keep one's love for Him alive. The speaker urges listeners to intentionally set aside time, even amidst a busy life, to meditate on the cross and God’s Word. True praise requires a fresh revelation of Christ's cost, reminding us that nothing compares to His sacrifice.
50mCFC India - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6, 2013
The sermon contrasts the old and new covenants, emphasizing that Christ's blood provides cleansing for the conscience from dead works, which are actions done out of compulsion or to earn favor. It stresses that true devotion involves living by the Spirit, not by mere ritual or obligation. Furthermore, the speaker warns against judging others before the Lord's return and urges believers to live in a way that honors the sacrifice of Christ by actively following Him.
33mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley · Feb 20, 2018
The central message is that Christians should exult in tribulation, which serves as proof that they truly believe God's ways are wonderful and perfect. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus's coming was an act of love, not necessity, and that our ability to praise God during difficulty demonstrates our understanding of His incomprehensible grace. This response is rooted in the assurance that God will never allow temptation beyond what we can bear, always providing an escape.
1h 31mCFC Bangalore Live
Oct 23, 2015
The speaker compares the ministry of Jesus to other charismatic leaders of his time, such as John the Baptist, Theudas, and Judas of Galilee. He points out that while these other movements eventually failed and their followers scattered, the movement following Jesus, though facing persecution, is divinely protected. He concludes that the enduring nature of the Christian church, unlike the temporary movements of men, is evidence of God's plan.