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3m 11sQ&A_5.I did a really terrible thing once.....God could've just made me not do it. Why did He let me?
Sunil Poonen · Nov 21
3m 16sQ&A_3.I easily get tempted and fall into sin often in college....how do I avoid this? - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Nov 21
4m 51sDon't Make Your Belly Your God - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 20
58mBeware of Hypocrisy - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Nov 18
28mReal Fear Of God Will Keep You From Sin - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Nov 8
1h 4mAllowing God To Work In Us - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Nov 8
59m1.Jesus Did Not Seek His Own | The Real Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 4
1h 4mThe Spirit Of Reality - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 30
58mIdolatry Is To Love The World - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 30
1h 0mBeware Of Cotton Candy Christianity - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · May 29
6mEl Video de Nuestra Memoria | The Video of Our Memory | Zac Poonen | Spanish
Zac Poonen · May 20
1h 22mQuestions And Answers by Sunil Poonen (Teens Meeting)
Sunil Poonen · Apr 25
54mBe Faithful With Little In Your Youth By Sunil Poonen (Youth Meeting)
Sunil Poonen · Mar 26
30mEncouraging Young Sisters - Annie Poonen
Annie Poonen · Mar 25
1h 9mOnce Saved Always Saved - Is It Really Biblical? - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Mar 20
1h 7mThe Lord Has A Remedy For The Poison Of Pride - John Pereira
John Pereira · Mar 20
56mGod Who Separates Light From Darkness - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Mar 7
1h 11mThe Amazing Example Of Job - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 30
51mThe Lord Will Provide All Your Need - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 29
1h 4mFear Of God And His Blessings | தேவனுக்கு பயப்படுத்தலும் அதன் ஆசிர்வாதமும் | Victor | Tamil
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 24
21mRealizing Our True Purpose | 2.God's Solution In Jesus | ಯೇಸುವಿನಲ್ಲಿ ದೇವರ ಸಹಾಯ | Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 18
1h 11mBeing A Vessel Of Honour | கனத்துக்குரிய பாத்திரமாக இருப்பது | Victor | Tamil | Brother's Meeting
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Nov 23
18mRealizing Our True Purpose | 1. Our Problem of Sin | ನಮ್ಮ ಪಾಪದ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ | Santosh Poonen | Kannada
Santosh Poonen · Nov 22
1h 0mThe Way To The Tree Of Life | ஜீவ விருட்சத்திற்கு போகும் வழி | Victor
Victor · Sep 29
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.
3m 11sCFC India
Q&A_5.I did a really terrible thing once.....God could've just made me not do it. Why did He let me?
Sunil Poonen · Nov 21, 2024 · 3m 11s
The speaker addresses the guilt associated with past terrible actions, explaining that God gave humanity free will, which allows for sin. The core message is that no sin, no matter how terrible, can be worse than what Christ endured, and God offers complete redemption through repentance. Believers are encouraged to accept God's forgiveness, which replaces the past sin with a new heart and new life.
3m 16sCFC India
Q&A_3.I easily get tempted and fall into sin often in college....how do I avoid this? - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Nov 21, 2024 · 3m 16s
The speaker advises that when faced with temptation, such as seeing immodest dressing, one should not judge others but rather pray to God for strength to pass the test. He emphasizes that the danger lies not in the initial glance, but in dwelling on the temptation, which leads to lust and sin. Practical steps include physically or digitally 'running away' from the temptation by closing browsers, setting app boundaries, or turning away when necessary.
4m 51sCFC India
Don't Make Your Belly Your God - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 20, 2024 · 4m 51s
The speaker warns against making earthly pleasures, specifically food, an idol in our lives. Drawing from Philippians 3:18-19, he argues that those who prioritize their stomachs and worldly desires over Christ are enemies of the Cross. True discipline, even in eating habits, requires repentance and ensuring that nothing becomes an object of worship or ultimate devotion.
58mCFC India
Beware of Hypocrisy - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Nov 18, 2024 · 58m
The sermon warns against hypocrisy, using Jesus' confrontation with the scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 23 as the primary example. The central message is that outward religious observance means nothing if one's private life is corrupt; God looks at the heart. True righteousness requires cleaning the inside of the cup—addressing inner sin and self-indulgence—before external actions can be considered pure.
28mCFC India
Real Fear Of God Will Keep You From Sin - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Nov 8, 2024 · 28m
The sermon emphasizes that a genuine fear of God—understood not as terror, but as a deep desire not to grieve or disobey Him—is the antidote to sin. Before Christ, humanity was characterized by a lack of fear of God, leading to sin and moral decay. Believers must actively walk in the light by confessing sins daily to God and making amends to others, recognizing that this continuous process cleanses them and keeps them from falling into old patterns of sin.
1h 4mCFC India
Allowing God To Work In Us - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Nov 8, 2024 · 1h 4m
The central message is that God rescues us from a deep pit of sin and degradation, calling us out from our former state. God's purpose for calling us is to use us to be a blessing to others, transforming our lives from the inside out, much like turning a wilderness into a garden. This transformation requires acknowledging that our salvation is a miracle from God, not our own effort.
59mCFC India
1.Jesus Did Not Seek His Own | The Real Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 4, 2024 · 59m
The central message is a warning against accepting a counterfeit version of Jesus, arguing that the devil deceives people by presenting a Jesus that deviates from the biblical standard. The speaker emphasizes that true Christianity requires a return to the simplicity and purity found in the real Jesus, contrasting this with worldly desires for a Jesus who permits a comfortable life. Following Jesus demands radical commitment, including hating one's own life and forsaking possessions.
1h 4mCFC India
The Spirit Of Reality - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 30, 2024 · 1h 4m
The speaker emphasizes that true grace is not merely God overlooking sin, but the power enabling believers to overcome deep-seated sins like lust and anger. He distinguishes between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant, arguing that Jesus brought 'truth'—which means reality—allowing believers to live truthfully in their innermost being. Ultimately, he stresses that genuine faith requires reading the Bible directly rather than relying on tradition or cultural influences.
58mCFC India
Idolatry Is To Love The World - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 30, 2024 · 58m
The central message is that 'worshipping the world' is the New Testament equivalent of idolatry. The speaker warns against being double-minded, which is characterized by trying to get the best of both worlds—wanting heaven while still clinging to worldly desires. True commitment requires a clear-cut choice for Christ, rejecting the world's influence entirely.
1h 0mCFC India
Beware Of Cotton Candy Christianity - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · May 29, 2024 · 1h 0m
The speaker cautions against a watered-down understanding of Christianity, criticizing modern trends like the Prosperity Gospel and teachings that suggest 'name it and claim it.' He corrects the common misinterpretation of Romans 5:20, emphasizing that God's grace is not a license to sin. True Christian life requires genuine repentance and recognizing that inheritance in God's kingdom comes from being born again, not merely accepting Christ.
6mCFC India
El Video de Nuestra Memoria | The Video of Our Memory | Zac Poonen | Spanish
Zac Poonen · May 20, 2024 · 6m
The sermon uses the analogy of a video recording to illustrate that God will judge every person based on a perfect record of their entire life—thoughts, words, and secret motives. It emphasizes that external piety or good deeds cannot erase this record, as all have sinned. Salvation, therefore, is only possible through repentance and accepting the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose death and resurrection provide the only means to have sins erased before God.
1h 22mCFC India
Questions And Answers by Sunil Poonen (Teens Meeting)
Sunil Poonen · Apr 25, 2024 · 1h 22m
The speaker addresses the feeling of having a 'dead conscience' regarding sin, assuring the listener that the desire to be saved proves God is already working in them. He encourages running back to the Lord, citing Isaiah 55, and emphasizes that God's pardon is abundant and never too late. The message concludes by distinguishing between God's non-condemning welcome (John 8) and the call to live differently moving forward.
54mCFC India
Be Faithful With Little In Your Youth By Sunil Poonen (Youth Meeting)
Sunil Poonen · Mar 26, 2024 · 54m
The speaker shares his personal journey from spiritual complacency to becoming an overcomer, emphasizing that true Christian life requires more than just lineage or outward appearance. He warns against relying on family heritage and stresses that overcoming sin is impossible through personal effort, requiring reliance on Christ's strength. The core message is that believers must come to Jesus with complete helplessness, accepting the 'rivers of Living Water' through Him to live an overcoming life.
30mCFC India
Encouraging Young Sisters - Annie Poonen
Annie Poonen · Mar 25, 2024 · 30m
The speaker encourages young women by affirming their inherent worth, referencing Psalm 139 to remind them that they are fearfully and wonderfully made by God. She emphasizes that belonging to the family of Jesus is a source of pride, and she provides a simple three-step guide (A-B-C) for assurance of being born again: A) Admit sin, B) Believe in Jesus as the sole answer to sin, and C) Confess sins to God. Ultimately, she stresses that only God can grant the assurance of being a child of God.
1h 9mCFC India
Once Saved Always Saved - Is It Really Biblical? - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Mar 20, 2024 · 1h 9m
The speaker critiques the 'once saved, always saved' doctrine, arguing that this teaching was not present in the early church and was popularized much later by Calvinism. He emphasizes that understanding scripture requires looking at the whole context, citing examples from Jesus' teachings to show that doctrines are often based on partial readings of the Bible. The core message is to study scripture thoroughly to avoid false teachings.
1h 7mCFC India
The Lord Has A Remedy For The Poison Of Pride - John Pereira
John Pereira · Mar 20, 2024 · 1h 7m
The central message is that humanity is corrupted by a 'poison'—identified as pride—which causes weariness and inability to live righteously. Jesus offers rest and a remedy through accepting His yoke, which requires humility. To overcome this poison, one must learn from Jesus' example of gentleness and humility, recognizing that pride is subtle and dangerous.
56mCFC India
God Who Separates Light From Darkness - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Mar 7, 2024 · 56m
The sermon emphasizes that God is pure light, and His nature is to separate light from darkness, mirroring the first act of creation. This separation is applied to our lives, where the Holy Spirit's conviction of sin dispels darkness, allowing the light of Christ to dwell within believers. Therefore, Christians are called to live as children of light, separated from the world's darkness through repentance and the indwelling Spirit.
1h 11mCFC India
The Amazing Example Of Job - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 30, 2024 · 1h 11m
The speaker argues that the Book of Job, not Genesis, is the first scripture God gave to man, emphasizing that God's primary interest is in the individual's spiritual state. He defines 'blameless' not as perfect, but as being continually convicted by one's conscience and immediately confessing and seeking forgiveness for any sin. Spiritual growth requires a constantly developing conscience, moving from one level of understanding sin to the next.
51mCFC India
The Lord Will Provide All Your Need - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 29, 2024 · 51m
The central message emphasizes that the proper 'dress' for God's presence is humility, which must be worn toward God and one another. The speaker stresses that true humility leads to victory over sin, citing scripture like 1 Peter 5:5. He encourages continuous spiritual disciplines, including seeking more humility, meditating on God's mercy, and being continually filled with the Holy Spirit while daily taking up the cross by dying to self.
1h 4mCFC India
Fear Of God And His Blessings | தேவனுக்கு பயப்படுத்தலும் அதன் ஆசிர்வாதமும் | Victor | Tamil
CFC Messages · Jan 24, 2024 · 1h 4m
The central message is that having the fear of God is essential for navigating life's dangers, which are compared to snares, nets, and chains. The speaker emphasizes that this fear acts like a spiritual sense, allowing one to detect worldly temptations, flattery, and sin. By maintaining a fear of God, believers can escape the traps set by the world's pleasures, riches, and honors, as exemplified by Joseph's faithfulness.
21mCFC India
Realizing Our True Purpose | 2.God's Solution In Jesus | ಯೇಸುವಿನಲ್ಲಿ ದೇವರ ಸಹಾಯ | Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 18, 2023 · 21m
The central message is that human efforts to atone for sin through good deeds are insufficient because they cannot meet God's standard of perfection. The only solution is the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who lived a sinless life and died for our sins. Through His death and resurrection, God not only forgives us (justification) but also defeats death and the devil, offering us eternal life.
1h 11mCFC India
Being A Vessel Of Honour | கனத்துக்குரிய பாத்திரமாக இருப்பது | Victor | Tamil | Brother's Meeting
CFC Messages · Nov 23, 2023 · 1h 11m
The central message is that believers must strive to be vessels of honor by cleansing themselves from sin and worldly distractions. Drawing from 2 Timothy 2:20-21, the speaker emphasizes that to be truly useful to the Master, one must avoid worldly chatter, iniquity, youthful lust, and quarrels. Failing to cleanse oneself from sin risks turning a vessel of pure gold into one of dishonor, like earthly jars.
18mCFC India
Realizing Our True Purpose | 1. Our Problem of Sin | ನಮ್ಮ ಪಾಪದ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ | Santosh Poonen | Kannada
Santosh Poonen · Nov 22, 2023 · 18m
The core message is that human life on Earth is merely preparation for eternity, which is the ultimate 'job' or exam. God created humanity in His image so we could share in His nature, but sin—defined as choosing our own way over God's—broke this fellowship. Since all have sinned, we are all guilty, and the punishment is separation from God, making understanding this sinfulness crucial before hearing the good news.
1h 0mCFC India
The Way To The Tree Of Life | ஜீவ விருட்சத்திற்கு போகும் வழி | Victor
Victor · Sep 29, 2023 · 1h 0m
The sermon explains that the way to the Tree of Life, representing eternal life or the likeness of Christ, is guarded by a flaming sword. To partake in this divine nature, one must allow this sword to fall daily upon self-will, lust, selfishness, and pride. The speaker uses the example of the Rich Young Ruler to illustrate that external righteousness is insufficient; one must be willing to carry the cross, which requires renouncing love for self, money, and pleasure.