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1h 33mZac Poonen · Oct 22
1h 16mZac Poonen · Jun 25
1h 37mCFC Bangalore Live · Jun 11
1h 28mCharles & Br John P · May 28
1h 33mZac Poonen · May 21
1h 58mZac Poonen · Feb 26
1h 47mZac Poonen · Jan 22
1h 46mCharles B · Sep 15
1h 16mZac Poonen · Apr 3
1h 35mZac Poonen · Feb 13
1h 25mZac Poonen · Jan 9
1h 27mZac Poonen · Dec 5
1h 27mIan Robson · Nov 14
58mZac Poonen · Jun 27
1h 5mZac Poonen · May 16
1h 35mZac Poonen · Feb 21
1h 34mZac Poonen · Feb 7
1h 34mZac Poonen · Dec 20
1h 25mZac Poonen · Sep 27
1h 32mCFC Bangalore Live · Jul 12
1h 26mZac Poonen · Jun 7
1h 7mSantosh Poonen · Jan 14
54mZac Poonen · Jan 4
46mZac Poonen · Jan 4
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Repentance is the defining mark of a truly born-again Christian. Without genuine repentance—a turning away from sin with changed behavior—one's claim to conversion is hollow and superficial.
1h 33mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Oct 22, 2023 · 1h 33m
The speaker emphasizes that human nature is inherently ungrateful, often expecting much from God and others rather than practicing thankfulness. He draws from Romans 1:21, noting that people who knew God failed to honor Him with thanks. The core message is that the descent into sin begins when thankfulness is lost, urging the audience to cultivate a spirit of gratitude in all areas of life.
1h 16mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribingZac Poonen · Jun 25, 2023 · 1h 16m
The message focuses on the necessity of purifying the church body. It emphasizes that the church must actively work towards cleansing itself to fulfill its divine purpose. This purification process is essential for the church to remain effective and pure in its mission.
1h 37mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribingCFC Messages · Jun 11, 2023 · 1h 37m
The sermon focuses on the concept of glorifying God through our physical bodies. It encourages believers to view their bodies not as something separate from their faith, but as temples that should be used to honor God's glory. The message emphasizes living a life that reflects God's purpose in our physical existence.
1h 28mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribingCharles & Br John P · May 28, 2023 · 1h 28m
This message focuses on the power and danger of the tongue, drawing parallels between careless speech and spiritual danger. It emphasizes that controlling one's speech is a critical aspect of godly living and maintaining a proper reverence for God.
1h 33mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribingZac Poonen · May 21, 2023 · 1h 33m
The message warns against becoming intoxicated or overly influenced by worldly values and culture. It urges the listeners to maintain a focus on Christ and the spiritual life rather than being swept away by worldly trends. The core message is a call to spiritual sobriety and commitment to God's ways.
1h 58mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Feb 26, 2023 · 1h 58m
The sermon, though largely interspersed with worship music and prayers, focuses on the theme of divine worship and the glory of God. It emphasizes acknowledging God's lordship and greatness, recognizing that all life has breath to praise the Lord, and expressing gratitude for salvation through Jesus Christ. The message encourages the congregation to surrender themselves to God's will and to worship Him in the beauty of holiness.
1h 47mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Jan 22, 2023 · 1h 47m
The service focused heavily on worship, praise, and acknowledging God's supreme sovereignty and goodness. The message emphasized giving thanks for God's provision and salvation through Jesus Christ, drawing on scripture to encourage believers to praise the Lord in all things. The service concluded with a reading of Proverbs 4:23, urging the congregation to guard their hearts diligently.
1h 46mCFC Bangalore Live
Charles B · Sep 15, 2022 · 1h 46m
The message urges believers to present their bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, which is defined as a continuous, voluntary self-offering to God while still alive. This spiritual service of worship requires believers to resist conforming to the world's patterns and instead undergo transformation through the renewing of their minds to prove God's will.
1h 16mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Apr 3, 2022 · 1h 16m
The message explores the true meaning of fearing and worshipping God, asserting that genuine worship is not merely an activity performed on Sunday morning. Instead, it requires laying one's entire life and all that one possesses upon the altar, exemplified by God asking Abraham to sacrifice Isaac.
1h 35mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Feb 13, 2022 · 1h 35m
The message emphasizes that the fear of God is the foundation of all wisdom, drawing from Psalm 8:3-4. The speaker warns that living according to one's lusts is a sign of ignorance regarding God, citing 1 Peter 1:14. True Christians, having been called by the Holy One, must strive to be holy in all behavior because God is holy.
1h 25mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Jan 9, 2022 · 1h 25m
The sermon focuses on acknowledging God's constant presence and power, particularly through the theme of grace. The speaker guides the congregation through worship, prayer, and reflection on God's saving acts, emphasizing the need to bring our lives as a daily offering of worship. The message concludes by encouraging reliance on God's promises and strength for the future.
1h 27mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Dec 5, 2021 · 1h 27m
The central message is that the true fruit of serving the Lord is holiness, which means being sanctified and becoming more Christ-like over time. The speaker warns against those who merely use Jesus for self-promotion, emphasizing that genuine service leads to a life that reflects increasing holiness and Christ-likeness in all areas of life. This is rooted in the call to be holy because God is holy.
1h 27mCFC Bangalore Live
Ian Robson · Nov 14, 2021 · 1h 27m
The sermon focuses on the theme of 'demolishing what is human,' encouraging the congregation to cast aside worldly distractions and place their full focus on God. The message emphasizes drawing strength from the Holy Spirit and recognizing God's constant goodness, leading to a life lived in worship and service to Christ.
58mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Jun 27, 2021 · 58m
The message emphasizes that a person's inner life is what truly matters to God, referencing 1 Samuel 16:7 which states that God looks at the heart, not outward appearance. The speaker urges the audience to focus on their internal spiritual state rather than external appearances, suggesting that the law's focus on external actions was insufficient.
1h 5mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · May 16, 2021 · 1h 5m
The central message emphasizes that true fellowship with God requires understanding that God is pure light and cannot tolerate any sin, no matter how small. The speaker warns that claiming fellowship while ignoring small sins is a lie, urging listeners to confront and repent of any hidden sin to maintain closeness with God.
1h 35mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribingZac Poonen · Feb 21, 2021 · 1h 35m
The sermon emphasizes that Christian living requires a daily commitment to following Christ's way. It stresses that our daily conduct must reflect our faith, moving beyond mere intellectual assent to practical obedience. The core message is about integrating Christ's teachings into every aspect of daily life.
1h 34mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribingZac Poonen · Feb 7, 2021 · 1h 34m
The sermon contrasts the ideal state of the church, described as Christ's Bride, with the current reality, which is likened to a harlot. Zac Poonen emphasizes that the church should reflect purity and devotion to Christ, rather than worldly compromise. He calls for believers to examine their commitment to Christ's standards.
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.
1h 25mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Sep 27, 2020 · 1h 25m
The message centers on the concept of living with God's 'consuming fire,' which is necessary to cleanse our lives and hearts. The speaker emphasizes that a loss of reverence or the fear of God is a major sign of spiritual decline. To live acceptably before God, we must maintain reverence and awe, recognizing that God is a consuming fire.
1h 32mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Jul 12, 2020 · 1h 32m
The sermon focuses on the difficulty of being a Christian in the last days, arguing that the primary challenge will not be persecution, but rather a mere outward appearance of godliness. The speaker urges the congregation to listen attentively to God's Word to be stripped of any superficial religious practices and become effective witnesses for Christ.
1h 26mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2020 · 1h 26m
The sermon focuses on entering into the rest of God's perfect love, emphasizing that God's love is shed into our hearts, prompting us to love God back and subsequently love one another. The speaker outlines three key steps for believers to follow, beginning with understanding that God's love endures despite our weaknesses and failures, mirroring the love Christ has for us.
1h 7mCFC Bangalore Live
Santosh Poonen · Jan 14, 2020 · 1h 7m
The central message is that the ultimate characteristic of the fullness of the Holy Spirit is becoming holy, which is achieved by remaining under God's grace, likened to a waterfall. This grace covers the entire being, meaning that when one is truly humble and surrendered, sin is impossible. The primary obstacle to receiving this grace is pride, which causes the flow of God's grace to stop.
54mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribingZac Poonen · Jan 4, 2020 · 54m
The message focuses on the secret to living a holy life, drawing from the Beatitude, 'Blessed are the pure in heart.' Zac Poonen emphasizes that true holiness stems from a pure heart, which is the foundation for Christian living. The talk encourages listeners to examine their hearts and pursue purity in thought and motive.
46mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribingZac Poonen · Jan 4, 2020 · 46m
The message focuses on the concept of walking the narrow way, drawing from the Beatitudes, specifically being pure in heart. It emphasizes that true blessedness comes from maintaining a pure heart, which requires diligent spiritual effort and focus.