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1h 54mSession 6 | 1st May 2026 | Manifesting The Life Of Christ By Partaking Of His Nature - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 1
1h 46m30th April 2026 - Session 1 - The Example Jesus Set For Us By His Life - Bro Zac
Zac Poonen · Apr 30
1h 26m4th January 2026 - Some Right Attitudes As We Enter A New Year - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 5
1h 40m8th June 2025 - CFC Bangalore | What It Means To Be A Disciple Of Jesus - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 8
1h 32mDay 2 | Session - 1 | God Will Enable You To Love Him And To Love Others - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2
58m11th Aug 2024 - CFC Bangalore - The Importance Of Fellowship - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 11
2h 8m26th Nov 2023 - CFC Bangalore | Running The Christian Race To Win - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 26
55m20th August 2023 - CFC Bangalore - Sunday Church Service | The Narrow Gate And The Narrow Way - Zac
Zac Poonen · Aug 20
2h 34m13th August 2023 - CFC Bangalore | Beware Of A Fake Gospel, A Fake Jesus And A Fake Spirit - Zac
Zac Poonen · Aug 13
1h 33m21st May 2023 - CFC Bangalore -Don't Get Drunk With Worldliness - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 21
1h 43m9th Apr 2023 - CFC Bangalore - Sunday Church Service | A Right Attitude To Correction - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 9
1h 32m12th Feb 2023 - CFC Bangalore - Sunday Church Service | Knowing Jesus As Our Forerunner - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 12
1h 32m28th August 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | The Importance Of Fellowship | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 28
1h 27m10th July 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Discipline In Our Family Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 10
1h 26m26th June 2022 - CFC Sunday Service | God’s Mysterious Dealings Are All for Our Good — Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 26
1h 17m19th June 2022 -CFC Sunday Church Service |Building The Church As A Home For The Lonely - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 19
1h 12m12th June 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Baptism And Freedom From Sin - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 12
1h 17m24th April 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | The Christ Life For The Self Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 24
58m27th March 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | How God Enables Us To Prophesy - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 27
1h 39m20th March 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | God Will Honor Those Who Honor Him - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 20
1h 28m13th March 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service |The Most Important Message of Discipleship - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 13
1h 27m6th March 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Loving Christ Supremely - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 6
1h 32m6th February 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Eight Ways To Deceive Ourselves - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 6
1h 21m16th January 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Our Calling is to be Heavenly-Minded - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 16
August 3 | Daily Devotion | Repentance Is The Mark Of Being Truly Born Again | Zac Poonen
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 54mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribingSession 6 | 1st May 2026 | Manifesting The Life Of Christ By Partaking Of His Nature - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 1, 2026 · 1h 54m
Zac Poonen teaches that believers manifest the life of Christ by partaking of His divine nature, emphasizing transformation through spiritual participation rather than external conformity. The message focuses on how genuine Christian living emerges from an inward union with Christ that produces His character and conduct in the believer's daily life.
1h 46mCFC Bangalore Live
30th April 2026 - Session 1 - The Example Jesus Set For Us By His Life - Bro Zac
Zac Poonen · Apr 30, 2026 · 1h 46m
Brother Zac emphasizes that the central purpose of Christianity is not merely escaping hell and going to heaven, but rather manifesting and partaking of Christ's life daily through transformation into His likeness. He challenges believers to evaluate whether they are truly growing in Christ's character and nature, evidenced by how those around them—family, spouses, and community—can testify to their increasing Christlikeness, a message CFC has proclaimed for fifty years without seeking money or offerings from the church.
1h 26mCFC Bangalore Live
4th January 2026 - Some Right Attitudes As We Enter A New Year - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 5, 2026 · 1h 26m
Zac Poonen leads a worship service on January 4, 2026, centered on cultivating right attitudes as the new year begins. Through songs of worship and devotion, the message emphasizes trusting in God's faithfulness, yielding to the Holy Spirit's fullness, and committing oneself to serve God faithfully throughout the coming year.
1h 40mCFC Bangalore Live
8th June 2025 - CFC Bangalore | What It Means To Be A Disciple Of Jesus - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 8, 2025 · 1h 40m
Zac Poonen leads a Sunday worship service at CFC Bangalore, beginning with corporate worship and prayer. While the transcript consists primarily of worship songs and opening liturgy, the sermon itself on the theme of discipleship is not fully captured in the provided transcript excerpt.
1h 32mCFC Bangalore Live
Day 2 | Session - 1 | God Will Enable You To Love Him And To Love Others - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2, 2025 · 1h 32m
Zac Poonen leads a worship session emphasizing God's enablement for believers to love Him and love others. The message, centered on themes of redemption, freedom in Christ, and devotion, calls Christians to fix their eyes on Jesus, receive His mercy and grace, and live with faith that pleases God for eternal purposes.
58mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribing11th Aug 2024 - CFC Bangalore - The Importance Of Fellowship - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2024 · 58m
The sermon emphasizes the vital importance of Christian fellowship within the body of Christ. True fellowship is not merely social gathering but a deep, mutual commitment that supports spiritual growth and accountability. It is essential for believers to remain connected to one another for mutual encouragement and strength.
2h 8mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribing26th Nov 2023 - CFC Bangalore | Running The Christian Race To Win - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 26, 2023 · 2h 8m
The message encourages believers to view their Christian walk as a race that requires diligent effort and focus to achieve victory. Key aspects include maintaining perseverance, staying focused on the ultimate goal, and running with discipline. The core message is about the active pursuit of the Christian life.
55mCFC Bangalore Live
20th August 2023 - CFC Bangalore - Sunday Church Service | The Narrow Gate And The Narrow Way - Zac
Zac Poonen · Aug 20, 2023 · 55m
The message contrasts the world's perceived 'wide' path to heaven with the narrow way taught by Jesus. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus came to save humanity from sin, not just from hell, and that this salvation requires a daily 'death to self' through taking up the cross. He urges the congregation to focus on the narrow path by studying the context of scripture, particularly Matthew 7:13.
2h 34mCFC Bangalore Live
13th August 2023 - CFC Bangalore | Beware Of A Fake Gospel, A Fake Jesus And A Fake Spirit - Zac
Zac Poonen · Aug 13, 2023 · 2h 34m
The message emphasizes that the ultimate hope for believers is not merely the second coming of Christ, but rather to become like Him when He returns. The speaker draws a parallel to a marathon race, stating that while freedom from suffering and sickness is desirable, it is secondary to the goal of Christ-likeness. The core message urges believers to press toward this ultimate goal of transformation.
1h 33mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribing21st May 2023 - CFC Bangalore -Don't Get Drunk With Worldliness - Zac Poonen
Zac 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
9th Apr 2023 - CFC Bangalore - Sunday Church Service | A Right Attitude To Correction - Zac Poonen
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 32mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribing12th Feb 2023 - CFC Bangalore - Sunday Church Service | Knowing Jesus As Our Forerunner - Zac Poonen
Zac 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 32mCFC Bangalore Live
28th August 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | The Importance Of Fellowship | Zac Poonen
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
10th July 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Discipline In Our Family Life - Zac Poonen
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 26mCFC Bangalore Live
26th June 2022 - CFC Sunday Service | God’s Mysterious Dealings Are All for Our Good — Zac Poonen
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
19th June 2022 -CFC Sunday Church Service |Building The Church As A Home For The Lonely - Zac Poonen
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
12th June 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Baptism And Freedom From Sin - Zac Poonen
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 17mCFC Bangalore Live
24th April 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | The Christ Life For The Self Life - Zac Poonen
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.
58mCFC Bangalore Live
27th March 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | How God Enables Us To Prophesy - Zac Poonen
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 39mCFC Bangalore Live
20th March 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | God Will Honor Those Who Honor Him - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 20, 2022 · 1h 39m
The message emphasizes the principle that God honors those who honor Him, drawing parallels to judging others, as we will be judged by our own standards. The speaker encourages the congregation to receive God's word with attentive hearts to allow for lasting transformation for God's glory.
1h 28mCFC Bangalore Live
13th March 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service |The Most Important Message of Discipleship - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 13, 2022 · 1h 28m
The message emphasizes that true Christianity is rooted in discipleship, recalling that the term 'Christian' originally referred to disciples in Antioch. The speaker argues that merely seeking forgiveness or assurance of heaven is insufficient for building a life, home, or church. True discipleship requires a deeper commitment to following Christ's path, moving beyond superficial religious understanding.
1h 27mCFC Bangalore Live
6th March 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Loving Christ Supremely - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 6, 2022 · 1h 27m
The message emphasizes that the Lord desires a love that comes from the heart—an undistracted devotion—rather than mere outward actions. The speaker encourages the congregation to live according to the sentiment of Psalm 73:25, declaring that in heaven, they have no one else to desire besides the Lord. This calls for a deep, all-consuming love for Christ.
1h 32mCFC Bangalore Live
6th February 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Eight Ways To Deceive Ourselves - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 6, 2022 · 1h 32m
The sermon warns believers about eight ways they can deceive themselves, drawing from the warning in 2 Corinthians 11:3. The core message is to guard the simplicity and purity of their devotion to Christ against deceptive teachings or false spirits. The speaker urges the congregation to heed these warnings to prevent being led astray from the true gospel.
1h 21mCFC Bangalore Live
16th January 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Our Calling is to be Heavenly-Minded - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 16, 2022 · 1h 21m
The message emphasizes that believers are called to be heavenly-minded, reflecting the transformation that occurs through Christ's death and resurrection. It encourages the congregation to respond to God's love and high calling by allowing the Lord to transform them to perfect His likeness and image. The core teaching draws from the truth that in God, there is no concept of time.