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1h 44mCFC Bangalore Live · Sep 18
58mZac Poonen · Mar 27
1h 40mZac Poonen · Oct 31
1h 37mCFC Bangalore Live · Sep 12
1h 11mZac Poonen · Sep 5
1h 41mZac Poonen · Aug 22
1h 28mZac Poonen · Aug 1
1h 37mZac Poonen · Aug 23
1h 19mZac Poonen · Mar 22
1h 41mZac Poonen · Mar 15
37mZac Poonen · Jan 5
1h 30mZac Poonen · Nov 3
1h 29mIan Robson · Oct 6
1h 54mCFC Bangalore Live · Aug 25
1h 59mIan Robson · Nov 25
57mSandeep Poonen · Oct 22
1h 49mCFC Bangalore Live · Oct 21
1h 14mCFC Bangalore Live · Jul 1
21mCFC Bangalore Live · Oct 14
42mCFC Bangalore Live · Oct 5
45mCFC Bangalore Live · Oct 5
47mCFC Bangalore Live · Oct 5
17mCFC Bangalore Live · Oct 4
44mCFC Bangalore Live · Oct 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 44mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Sep 18, 2022 · 1h 44m
The service was marked by extensive corporate worship, focusing heavily on the mighty name of Jesus as the source of victory and praise. The message preparation included reviewing scripture passages and memory verses, setting the stage for the main teaching which began by addressing the common question of 'what should we do' when confronted with the Gospel, referencing John the Baptist and Paul.
58mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Mar 27, 2022 · 58m
The message emphasizes that while love should be the greatest aim, believers should also ask for the special gifts of the Holy Spirit, particularly prophecy. Prophetic words are vital today for encouraging, edifying, and building up the church, especially as external pressures increase. The goal is to be receptive to the Spirit's word so that it can be an effective witness.
1h 40mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Oct 31, 2021 · 1h 40m
The message encourages the congregation to hear the Lord's call to walk with Him in a deeper, closer manner, referencing John's vision on Patmos. It emphasizes that while not everyone is called to preach or evangelize, all Christians are called to be witnesses of what the Lord has done in them, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
1h 37mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Sep 12, 2021 · 1h 37m
The service began with singing and worship, focusing on themes of God's glory and the presence of the Holy Spirit. The message concluded with the congregation committing themselves to God's guidance and asking for the Spirit's anointing to hear and understand God's word. The service also reviewed scripture, contrasting the command to rejoice, pray, and give thanks with the promise of God's constant presence.
1h 11mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Sep 5, 2021 · 1h 11m
The message emphasizes the necessity of being filled with the Holy Spirit, noting that this power from on high is essential for living the Christian life, echoing Jesus' own ministry. The speaker also cautions against basing church affiliation on convenience or size, pointing out that Jesus' ministry was not defined by large crowds but by divine power.
1h 41mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Aug 22, 2021 · 1h 41m
The message emphasizes that being filled with the Holy Spirit is the key to Christian witness, providing the power and ability to know God and overcome temptation. The speaker contrasts this with the parable of the talents, warning that many Christians waste their lives by viewing God as a demanding master rather than recognizing His immense love. True holiness comes from understanding God's loving nature.
1h 28mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Aug 1, 2021 · 1h 28m
The message emphasizes that the Holy Spirit has equipped believers to be witnesses for Jesus Christ on earth. It draws a parallel between the private nature of human thoughts and God's desire to share His thoughts with us, encouraging a deep openness to divine revelation. The core message is to desire to be a witness by being filled with the Holy Spirit and understanding God's will.
1h 37mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Aug 23, 2020 · 1h 37m
The message emphasizes that the New Testament contains crucial promises, specifically pointing to Matthew 1:21, which is contrasted with the focus on earthly blessings found in the Old Testament. The core message is that believers should focus on the promises related to heaven and character change, rather than being preoccupied with material or physical needs. The speaker urges the congregation to seek the Holy Spirit to be effective witnesses for God's glory.
1h 19mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Mar 22, 2020 · 1h 19m
The message emphasizes the importance of knowing God as Father, Jesus as Forerunner, and the Holy Spirit as Helper, especially in the last days. It warns that the Antichrist's influence will lead people away from the New Covenant, which promises deliverance from sin, not just forgiveness. True Christian life means living moment-by-moment by the Word of God, like a branch constantly receiving sap from the tree.
1h 41mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Mar 15, 2020 · 1h 41m
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.
37mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribingZac Poonen · Jan 5, 2020 · 37m
The message focuses on the love that the Holy Spirit places within the believer's heart. It encourages the audience to examine their hearts to ensure they are pure, referencing the Beatitude, "Blessed are the pure in heart." The core theme is the divine work of the Spirit in cultivating genuine, pure love.
1h 30mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Nov 3, 2019 · 1h 30m
The speaker opens with worship, leading the congregation in praise and acknowledging God's majesty and faithfulness. The message transitions to scripture, focusing on the importance of understanding God's nature, particularly through the lens of Paul's prayer for the Ephesians. The core teaching emphasizes that believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit, serving as a downpayment for their inheritance.
1h 29mCFC Bangalore Live
Ian Robson · Oct 6, 2019 · 1h 29m
The central message is that the Holy Spirit must be given His proper place in our personal lives, our families, and the church. The speaker traces the Spirit's role from Genesis to the New Covenant, emphasizing that neglecting the Spirit leads to spiritual decline, likened to a curse. The ultimate hope is that in the Kingdom of God, the name of God will be visible on our foreheads, overcoming any earthly mark.
1h 54mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Aug 25, 2019 · 1h 54m
The speaker encourages the congregation to live in the Spirit daily, not just on Sunday, drawing from Isaiah 61. He emphasizes that the Spirit anoints believers to proclaim good news, binding up the brokenhearted and proclaiming freedom. The central message is to live by faith, proclaiming the 'mantle of praise' instead of dwelling in discouragement.
1h 59mCFC Bangalore Live
Ian Robson · Nov 25, 2018 · 1h 59m
The central message is that believers are meant to be living letters written by the Spirit of the Living God, rather than merely being written with pen and ink. The speaker emphasizes that this divine purpose is for every individual, urging the church not to miss this calling and to live out this reality.
57mCFC Bangalore Live
Sandeep Poonen · Oct 22, 2018 · 57m
The message emphasizes the need to be filled with the Holy Spirit, drawing a parallel between being filled with the Spirit and being drunk with wine. It encourages the congregation to view the church as a 'Father's house' where all debts, including sins, can be cleared through confession and forgiveness. The speaker concludes by urging the listeners to live daily in the presence of God and to be careful how they walk, understanding God's will.
1h 49mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Oct 21, 2018 · 1h 49m
The speaker emphasizes the importance of consciously speaking to one another and oneself using Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, as commanded in Ephesians 5:19. This practice is linked to being filled with the Holy Spirit, contrasting it with being drunk with wine. The message encourages the congregation to focus their thoughts on Jesus, acknowledging personal sin and finding restoration through Him.
1h 14mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Jul 1, 2018 · 1h 14m
The speaker emphasizes the importance of teaching the next generation to praise God, give thanks in all things, and place their confidence in God, drawing from Psalm 78. Beyond mere knowledge, the message stresses teaching children to repent of sin and to receive the power of the Holy Spirit, as these are necessary for a life of true praise and connection with God.
21mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Oct 14, 2017 · 21m
The speaker encourages the youth to sincerely follow the Lord despite facing immense life challenges like rejection and difficult choices. He urges them to take decisive action today, such as sending apologies or deleting digital connections, to pursue God. The message culminates by referencing Zechariah 12:10, emphasizing that the outpouring of the Holy Spirit will lead to a profound, heart-breaking realization of having pierced Christ.
42mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Oct 5, 2017 · 42m
The speaker urges the audience to seek a direct, personal relationship with Jesus, emphasizing that true spiritual breakthrough requires more than just emotional experience or repeated cleansing. He contrasts the cleansing of water (repentance) with the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and Fire, arguing that believers must be willing to be radically changed, even if it means facing rejection or difficulty, to break the yokes of sin and self-will.
45mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Oct 5, 2017 · 45m
The sermon extensively interprets passages from Ezekiel 36 and Romans 6, focusing on the theme of God renewing the believer. The central message is that God removes the 'heart of stone'—representing sin and old ways of life—and replaces it with a new heart of flesh and a new spirit. This transformation is achieved through the work of the Holy Spirit and is a promise of restoration and life in God's land, which the speaker identifies as the church.
47mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Oct 5, 2017 · 47m
The central message is the necessity of daily mind renewal to align with and discover God's perfect will. The speaker uses the analogy of a sponge to illustrate that the mind absorbs whatever it is exposed to—worldly thoughts, money, or the Word of God. Therefore, believers must actively seek to fill their minds with God's truth through the Word, allowing the Holy Spirit to cleanse and renew them daily.
17mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Oct 4, 2017 · 17m
The speaker encourages the audience to process difficult life experiences and relationships by taking necessary actions, such as sending apologies or setting boundaries. A central theme is the profound need for the Holy Spirit, drawing heavily on scripture (Zechariah 12:10) to emphasize the heart broken over Christ's sacrifice. The message concludes by urging the congregation to focus on the love of God and the worthiness of Jesus, rather than expecting immediate, dramatic miracles.
44mCFC Bangalore Live
CFC Messages · Oct 4, 2017 · 44m
The speaker encourages the audience not to be ashamed of the Gospel, drawing from 2 Timothy 1:6-7. He emphasizes that God has given believers a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline, not a spirit of timidity. The message stresses the need to rekindle the gift of God, which is connected to receiving the Holy Spirit, and points out that while the Holy Spirit provides the power to overcome sin, the initial step is obedience, such as being baptized in water after being born again.