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1h 34m24th January 2021 - Sunday Church Service | Acquiring A Heart Of Wisdom - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 24
1h 31m10th January 2021 - Sunday Church Service | An Unshakable Life In The New Year - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 10
1h 4m3rd January 2021 - Sunday Church Service | Look in Three Directions This Year - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 3
1h 30m27th December 2020 - Sunday Church Service | What To Forget And What To Remember - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 27
1h 34m20th December 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Daily Transformation To Christlikeness - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 20
1h 23m13th December 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Faith That Works Through Love - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 13
1h 37m6th December 2020-Sunday Church Service | Listen Daily to God Who Has Planned Your Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 6
1h 25m8th November 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Two Levels of Faith in the Christian Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 8
1h 11m25th October 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Be a Disciple and Not a Scholar - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 25
1h 54m18th October 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Starting Well But Finishing Badly - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 18
2h 3m4th October 2020 - Sunday Church Service | The Lord Rewards His Faithful Saint - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 4
1h 30m20th September 2020 - CFC Sunday Church Service |A Father Who Rebukes And Disciplines Us |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 20
1h 28m6th September 2020 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Knowing The Father And Being Like Him | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 6
1h 36m30th August 2020 - CFC Sunday Church Service | The Importance Of Fellowship | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 30
2h 10m16th August 2020 - CFC 45th Anniversary Church Service | Transformed From Glory To Glory |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 16
1h 14m9th August 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Fervent Love for Christ is the Tree of Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 9
1h 21m26th July 2020 - Sunday Church Service | The Utter Importance of Humility - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 26
1h 21m19th July 2020 - Sunday Church Service | God Requires Honesty And Compassion - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 19
1h 17m5th July 2020 - Sunday Church Service | God Fills Ordinary, Thirsty People - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 5
1h 20m28th June 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Devotion To Christ Is Primary - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 28
1h 20m21st June 2020 - Sunday Church Service | The Cross And Our Self-will - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 21
16mOrdination of Danish Thomas as elder in CFC Bangalore
Danish Thomas · Jun 14
1h 34m14th June 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Under Authority And Having Authority - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 14
1h 27m31st May 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Living For God's Highest Always - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 31
August 4 | Daily Devotion | The Mark Of New Covenant Blessing Is Not Wealth And Health | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
True blessing under the New Covenant is not measured by material wealth and health, but by spiritual transformation and union with Christ. The mark of God's blessing is internal holiness and a clear vision of Christ, not external prosperity.
1h 34mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribing24th January 2021 - Sunday Church Service | Acquiring A Heart Of Wisdom - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 24, 2021 · 1h 34m
The message focuses on the necessity of acquiring a heart of wisdom, drawing from scripture to guide the listener. It emphasizes that true wisdom comes from God and is essential for navigating life's challenges. The core message encourages reliance on divine wisdom over worldly understanding.
1h 31mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribing10th January 2021 - Sunday Church Service | An Unshakable Life In The New Year - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 10, 2021 · 1h 31m
The sermon encourages the congregation to build an unshakable life as they enter the new year. Key themes include rooting one's life in Christ and understanding that true stability comes from a relationship with God, not external circumstances. The message calls for a renewed commitment to Christ's lordship.
1h 4mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribing3rd January 2021 - Sunday Church Service | Look in Three Directions This Year - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 3, 2021 · 1h 4m
The sermon encourages the congregation to look in three directions throughout the coming year: upward to God, inward to self, and outward to others. It emphasizes that a life focused on God's will, self-examination, and service to others is the path to true blessing and spiritual growth. The message calls for a renewed commitment to spiritual focus in all areas of life.
1h 30mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribing27th December 2020 - Sunday Church Service | What To Forget And What To Remember - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 27, 2020 · 1h 30m
The message encourages the congregation to distinguish between what they should forget and what they must remember as they walk with Christ. Key points revolve around leaving behind past sins and worldly concerns while holding fast to the truths of the Gospel. The focus is on remembering God's grace and the calling to discipleship.
1h 34mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribing20th December 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Daily Transformation To Christlikeness - Zac Poonen
Zac 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 23mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribing13th December 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Faith That Works Through Love - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 13, 2020 · 1h 23m
The sermon emphasizes that true faith is not merely intellectual assent but must be demonstrated through active love. It explores the practical outworking of faith, suggesting that genuine belief inevitably leads to loving action towards others. The core message is that faith and love are inseparable components of a Christian life.
1h 37mCFC Bangalore Live
6th December 2020-Sunday Church Service | Listen Daily to God Who Has Planned Your Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 6, 2020 · 1h 37m
The central message emphasizes that Christians must prioritize listening to God's word over being busy with religious activities. The speaker warns against the immaturity of thinking one can do things for the Lord without first learning what He desires. True service requires attentive listening to God's guidance to build His church.
1h 25mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribing8th November 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Two Levels of Faith in the Christian Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 8, 2020 · 1h 25m
Zac Poonen discusses the concept of two levels of faith necessary for the Christian life. He explains that mere intellectual assent to doctrine is insufficient; true faith requires a deeper, experiential commitment. The message emphasizes that believers must move beyond superficial belief to a genuine, active trust in God.
1h 11mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribing25th October 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Be a Disciple and Not a Scholar - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 25, 2020 · 1h 11m
The message contrasts the role of a true disciple with that of a mere scholar. A disciple is characterized by active obedience and following Christ's teachings, whereas a scholar can become overly focused on intellectual knowledge without practical application. True discipleship requires a heart transformation that leads to daily walk with Christ.
1h 54mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribing18th October 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Starting Well But Finishing Badly - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 18, 2020 · 1h 54m
The sermon addresses the common pattern of starting spiritual endeavors or periods of growth with enthusiasm but failing to maintain that momentum. Zac Poonen emphasizes that true spiritual progress requires consistent effort and diligence, rather than just initial fervor. The message calls for sustained commitment to Christian living.
2h 3mCFC Bangalore Live
4th October 2020 - Sunday Church Service | The Lord Rewards His Faithful Saint - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 4, 2020 · 2h 3m
The message emphasizes that Christian life requires building upon the foundation of Jesus Christ's sacrifice, as no other foundation can support a life pleasing to God. It warns against merely laying a foundation without actively building upon it through righteous living. The core message is that our lives will be evaluated based on what we build upon Christ.
1h 30mCFC Bangalore Live
20th September 2020 - CFC Sunday Church Service |A Father Who Rebukes And Disciplines Us |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 20, 2020 · 1h 30m
The message explores the nature of God as a father who both disciplines and loves His children. It emphasizes that God disciplines those He loves, encouraging believers to embrace correction with a prepared heart. The core message is to fix our eyes on Jesus, the author of our faith, and to desire to hear God's word so that we can be transformed and bring glory to Him.
1h 28mCFC Bangalore Live
6th September 2020 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Knowing The Father And Being Like Him | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 6, 2020 · 1h 28m
The message emphasizes shifting our understanding of God from a fearsome policeman to a loving Father, as revealed by Jesus. Jesus' primary mission was to reveal the Father's nature, not just to die for sins. The speaker cautions that remaining self-centered prevents one from achieving the fullness of the Christian life and perfect peace.
1h 36mCFC Bangalore Live
30th August 2020 - CFC Sunday Church Service | The Importance Of Fellowship | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 30, 2020 · 1h 36m
The speaker emphasizes that building fellowship is crucial to understanding the New Covenant established by Christ, arguing that merely attending services or listening to messages is insufficient. He compares the pursuit of fellowship to the pursuit of essential needs like housing or employment, suggesting that if one does not actively build these relationships, they have not grasped the full scope of what Christ accomplished. The message draws parallels to Jesus' desire for fellowship at the Last Supper.
2h 10mCFC Bangalore Live
16th August 2020 - CFC 45th Anniversary Church Service | Transformed From Glory To Glory |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 16, 2020 · 2h 10m
The service is a celebration of the CFC's 45th anniversary, emphasizing that the church's founding and continued strength are attributed to the Holy Spirit. The message encourages the congregation to praise God for His faithfulness, acknowledging that the church's ministry focuses on making disciples rather than just making converts. The service concludes with reflections on scripture and a commitment to continued spiritual growth.
1h 14mCFC Bangalore Live
9th August 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Fervent Love for Christ is the Tree of Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 9, 2020 · 1h 14m
The message uses the biblical analogy of the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden to illustrate that true life comes from maintaining a fervent love for Christ. While humanity can learn to discern good from evil through knowledge, this self-sufficiency leads to spiritual death. The speaker emphasizes that remaining connected to Christ is the only way to true life and to be effective witnesses.
1h 21mCFC Bangalore Live
26th July 2020 - Sunday Church Service | The Utter Importance of Humility - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 26, 2020 · 1h 21m
The message emphasizes the profound importance of humility, drawing lessons from Jesus' example of being gentle and humble in heart. It encourages the congregation to adopt this Christ-like attitude, referencing Philippians 2:5, so that they may be transformed by hearing God's word and allowing the living water of the Spirit to flow through them.
1h 21mCFC Bangalore Live
19th July 2020 - Sunday Church Service | God Requires Honesty And Compassion - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 19, 2020 · 1h 21m
The message emphasizes that God requires both honesty and compassion from His people. Drawing from Micah 6:6, the speaker argues that God desires more than mere ritualistic offerings; instead, He requires us to 'do justice,' which means treating others fairly, and to show kindness and mercy. These principles are necessary because we ourselves need God's forgiveness.
1h 17mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribing5th July 2020 - Sunday Church Service | God Fills Ordinary, Thirsty People - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 5, 2020 · 1h 17m
The message encourages the congregation that God has a specific place for ordinary, thirsty people. It emphasizes that God's filling power is available to those who are genuinely seeking Him. The core message is one of divine provision for the spiritually yearning.
1h 20mCFC Bangalore Live
28th June 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Devotion To Christ Is Primary - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 28, 2020 · 1h 20m
The message emphasizes that personal devotion to Christ is the primary element for spiritual preservation, citing examples like Elijah and Paul. The speaker warns that churches can decline quickly, referencing Paul's warning to the elders in Ephesus about wolves entering the church after his departure. Ultimately, the core message is the necessity of maintaining a deep, personal relationship with Christ.
1h 20mCFC Bangalore Live
21st June 2020 - Sunday Church Service | The Cross And Our Self-will - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 21, 2020 · 1h 20m
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.
16mCFC Bangalore Live
Ordination of Danish Thomas as elder in CFC Bangalore
Danish Thomas · Jun 14, 2020 · 16m
The speaker outlines three key responsibilities for an elder: first, maintaining the attitude of a servant, like Jesus washing feet, meaning one must serve without expecting salary, honor, or comfort. Second, when addressing the faults of God's people, one must do so with compassion, remembering that God desires all to repent. Third, elders must learn from the failures of others, recognizing that pride is the root cause of many spiritual falls, even for those who were once dedicated disciples.
1h 34mCFC Bangalore Live
14th June 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Under Authority And Having Authority - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 14, 2020 · 1h 34m
The sermon emphasizes that true life and power come from recognizing and living under God's authority. It draws from the example of Jesus, who lived to fulfill the will of the Father. The core message encourages the congregation to learn how to rejoice and be thankful while operating under God's divine authority to effectively lead others.
1h 27mCFC Bangalore Live
31st May 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Living For God's Highest Always - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 31, 2020 · 1h 27m
The sermon is largely a worship service, focusing on praising God's majesty, faithfulness, and enduring love. The speaker encourages the congregation to dedicate their lives and hearts to God, acknowledging that God cares for them and desires them to be a testimony through their lives. The message concludes with a commitment to hearing God's voice and responding to Him with a humble heart.