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1h 33mZac Poonen · May 21
1h 43mZac Poonen · Apr 9
1h 16mZac Poonen · Mar 5
1h 58mZac Poonen · Feb 26
1h 32mZac Poonen · Feb 12
1h 41mZac Poonen · Feb 5
1h 47mZac Poonen · Jan 22
1h 49mZac Poonen · Dec 11
2h 1mZac Poonen · Nov 27
1h 32mZac Poonen · Aug 28
1h 27mZac Poonen · Jul 10
1h 8mZac Poonen · Jul 3
1h 26mZac Poonen · Jun 26
1h 17mZac Poonen · Jun 19
1h 12mZac Poonen · Jun 12
1h 30mZac Poonen · May 29
1h 11mZac Poonen · May 22
1h 36mZac Poonen · May 15
1h 39mZac Poonen · May 8
1h 10mZac Poonen · May 1
1h 17mZac Poonen · Apr 24
1h 21mZac Poonen · Apr 10
1h 16mZac Poonen · Apr 3
58mZac Poonen · Mar 27
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
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 43mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Apr 9, 2023 · 1h 43m
The message centers on adopting the right attitude toward correction, drawing from the scripture Matthew 9:13 ("I desire compassion and not sacrifice"). The speaker emphasizes that the Lord seeks a hungry, humble heart, providing light so that believers can grow in their relationship with God, becoming better disciples and witnesses. The core message is to receive correction with an open heart to grow spiritually.
1h 16mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Mar 5, 2023 · 1h 16m
The speaker distinguishes between three states of being: carnal (ruled by bodily passions), spiritual (controlled by the Holy Spirit), and soulish (influenced by the human personality/soul). He emphasizes that true spiritual maturity requires understanding this distinction, citing scripture to show that God's Word pierces to the division between soul and spirit, urging believers to deeply study scripture rather than glossing over difficult verses.
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 32mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribingZac Poonen · Feb 12, 2023 · 1h 32m
The message focuses on understanding Jesus Christ's role as our forerunner. It emphasizes that knowing Jesus means recognizing His preparatory work and leading role in our spiritual lives. The core message is about following Him as He prepares the way.
1h 41mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Feb 5, 2023 · 1h 41m
The message emphasizes that the greatest need is to seek the Lord with hungry and believing hearts, acknowledging that God is eager to work in us. The speaker encourages the congregation to focus on God's goodness, greatness, and mercy, drawing strength from scripture passages like Psalm 27 and the promise that if we seek the Lord, we will find Him. The core message is one of continuous seeking and receiving God's Spirit and Word.
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 49mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Dec 11, 2022 · 1h 49m
The service began with congregational singing praising Jesus' lordship and the glory of God. The sermon preparation included prayers for the Holy Spirit to open understanding and for the church to be built up. The message transitioned to scripture, noting the memory verse (1 John 2:25) and the week's command (Ecclesiastes 12:13), which emphasizes fearing God and keeping His commandments.
2h 1mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Nov 27, 2022 · 2h 1m
The message emphasizes that God's grace is evident in His willingness to seek out and restore us, even when we were sinners and enemies. The speaker encourages the congregation to approach God with gratitude, recognizing that salvation and new life come through His immense, undeserved love. The core message centers on acknowledging God's boundless mercy and the security found in Christ.
1h 32mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Aug 28, 2022 · 1h 32m
The message emphasizes that true Christian life requires actively building fellowship, which is distinct from mere worldly friendship. The speaker argues that simply attending church or knowing about Christ's sacrifice is insufficient; one must engage in genuine fellowship, which necessitates freedom from sin. He draws parallels to Jesus' desire for fellowship at the Last Supper and stresses that this aspect of the new covenant is often overlooked.
1h 27mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Jul 10, 2022 · 1h 27m
The message emphasizes that a person's inner life, particularly their family life and thoughts, must be pure for their external service to God to be accepted. The speaker encourages believers to trust in God's sovereignty over all circumstances, even when others make mistakes, and urges them to look beyond the visible ministry of Jesus to understand the entirety of His life, starting from His early years.
1h 8mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Jul 3, 2022 · 1h 8m
The message emphasizes that truly knowing God the Father is not merely intellectual understanding but a transformative experience that satisfies the hungry and thirsty heart. The speaker draws a parallel between Adam's choice in the Garden of Eden and humanity's current distorted sense of values, urging the congregation to open their hearts to receive God's revelation.
1h 26mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Jun 26, 2022 · 1h 26m
The message encourages believers to remain unoffended with God, even when circumstances do not yield the expected results from prayer or divine intervention. The speaker draws parallels to the parable of the sower, urging the audience to examine if they have become offended when God's timing or method differed from their expectations. Ultimately, the goal is to maintain faith and rest in God's sovereignty through all difficulties.
1h 17mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Jun 19, 2022 · 1h 17m
The message emphasizes that God desires to build the church to function as a true home, especially for the lonely. It draws from scripture to encourage believers to be established in God's love and to understand that the entire Bible, including the Old Testament, is inspired by God. The core message is one of divine provision and the necessity of building a supportive community within Christ.
1h 12mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Jun 12, 2022 · 1h 12m
The message centers on baptism as a profound symbol of death, burial, and resurrection in Christ. It proclaims that through this ordinance, believers declare to the world and spiritual powers that they no longer belong to sin or Satan, but are purchased, washed, and cleansed by the Lord Jesus Christ. The speaker urges the congregation to remember God's past faithfulness and commit to living in a new life according to the truth of God's word.
1h 30mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · May 29, 2022 · 1h 30m
The speaker emphasizes the critical importance of having a correct understanding of faith, stating that misunderstanding it can jeopardize one's eternity. He introduces the topic, 'The Marks of True Faith: A Good Conscience,' noting that a clear conscience is presented as a key indicator of genuine faith, drawing from 1 Timothy 6:12.
1h 11mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · May 22, 2022 · 1h 11m
True repentance is essential for spiritual growth, as God grants grace to the humble. The speaker emphasizes that humility is the root cause of receiving God's grace, which in turn provides victory over sin. He argues that many common struggles—such as losing temper, lust, or materialism—stem from a lack of humility and subsequent lack of grace.
1h 36mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · May 15, 2022 · 1h 36m
The message distinguishes between mere religiosity, which is outward performance seen on Sunday, and true spirituality, which is lived out daily when no one is watching. True spirituality involves living in the constant fear of God, exposing one's life to the Word, and striving to align one's inner life with God's standard. This transformation is guided by the Holy Spirit.
1h 39mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · May 8, 2022 · 1h 39m
The service emphasizes praising God for His unwavering love, goodness, and faithfulness, drawing heavily on hymns and scripture readings. The message encourages the congregation to keep their focus on God's unchanging nature and His promises, particularly in times of trial. It concludes by focusing on the privilege of hearing God's word, referencing Psalm 19 as a testament to God's self-revelation through creation and scripture.
1h 10mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · May 1, 2022 · 1h 10m
The message emphasizes the superiority of the New Covenant over the Old Covenant, noting that the New Covenant offers not only forgiveness of sins but also the power to overcome sin. It contrasts the Old Covenant's individual walk with God to the New Covenant's reality of fellowship, both with God and with one another, which is exemplified by the relationship between Christ and the Church.
1h 17mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Apr 24, 2022 · 1h 17m
The message contrasts the 'self-life,' which stems from Adam and manifests sin, with the 'Christ life.' The speaker emphasizes that while the Old Covenant provided the written Word of God as a lamp, the New Covenant gives us Jesus Christ—the Word made flesh—as a living example. True transformation requires adopting the Christ life to become a better witness in the world.
1h 21mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Apr 10, 2022 · 1h 21m
The message emphasizes that every commandment given by God is an expression of His love, not a burden. The speaker urges the congregation to change their mindset regarding God's word, understanding that keeping these commandments leads to everlasting life. This understanding requires recognizing that God's laws are ultimately for our good.
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.
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.