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57mYouth Meeting: Questions And Answers by Santosh Poonen (6th March 2025)
Santosh Poonen · Mar 27
30mWhy Young People Are So Valuable In The Church - Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Mar 20
46mOvercomers Judge Themselves Daily - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 26
1h 3mYou Can Begin Now To Live As Jesus Lived - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 6
12mNehemiah Skit
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 23
8mUnity in the Church Skit
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 22
6mUnbroken Unity In Cfc Leadership
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 22
26mEnduring To The End - In Faithfulness And Goodness - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 22
39mThe New Covenant Message Proclaimed For Fifty Years - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 22
33mWorking Heartily For The Lord - Jeremy Utley
Jeremy Utley · Dec 31
59mThe Importance of Dying to Our Own Will - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 31
48mThe Final Examination of the Christian - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 9
55mSensitive To The Spirit's Voice | ಆತ್ಮನ ಸ್ವರಕ್ಕೆ ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮವಾಗಿರುವುದು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Nov 28
55mHow To Love God With All Our Heart | ಪೂರ್ಣ ಹೃದಯದಿಂದ ದೇವರನ್ನು ಹೇಗೆ ಪ್ರೀತಿಸುವುದು? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 27
56mNo Partiality With God | ದೇವರಲ್ಲಿ ಪಕ್ಷಪಾತವಿಲ್ಲ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Nov 27
5mQ&A_21.At what age should I take baptism in the church? - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22
2m 5sQ&A_19.My CFC church is relatively new, it has many people from other churches and I mostly see a...
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22
2m 9sQ&A_18.Can my parents’ behaviour be harmful to me. In such situations how can I handle them?.....
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22
2m 17sQ&A_16.How do I pray without zoning out or falling asleep during family and church prayer?
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22
2m 46sQ&A_12.Is it wrong to have ambitions and desire to reach a certain career and work towards?.....
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22
1m 59sQ&A_9.I am assured that Jesus has saved me and believe it. But I am occupied by many thoughts.....
Sunil Poonen · Nov 21
3m 17sQ&A_6.My friends left church and don’t believe in Jesus. I want them to comeback. How can I help?
Sunil Poonen · Nov 21
4m 9sHow Long Should I Pray? - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 21
8mThe Father Is Eagerly Seeking For True Worshippers - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 20
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.
57mCFC India
Youth Meeting: Questions And Answers by Santosh Poonen (6th March 2025)
Santosh Poonen · Mar 27, 2025 · 57m
The speaker emphasizes that failure, disappointment, and loss are powerful catalysts for drawing one closer to the Lord, citing the Prodigal Son as an example. He advises believers to fix their minds on heavenly things by truly desiring nothing on earth except God, which requires a willingness to surrender control, similar to Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac. Finally, he encourages reliance on God's will, drawing a parallel to Jesus' focused life of rest and purpose.
30mCFC India
Why Young People Are So Valuable In The Church - Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Mar 20, 2025 · 30m
The speaker emphasizes the immense value of young people to the church, citing examples like Jesus, Paul, Joseph, and Daniel to illustrate that God uses believers throughout their lives. He urges young people to dedicate their prime years—when passions for success, desire, and comfort are strongest—to the Lord, as these early decisions determine the course of life and bring great strength to the church.
46mCFC India
Overcomers Judge Themselves Daily - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 26, 2025 · 46m
The central message is that true spiritual progress requires daily self-examination, a practice likened to judging oneself daily. The speaker warns against the tendency to judge others, instead encouraging believers to learn from the mistakes of others while focusing on personal growth. This daily self-judgment is presented as a mark of the true family of God, leading to continuous spiritual advancement.
1h 3mCFC India
You Can Begin Now To Live As Jesus Lived - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 6, 2025 · 1h 3m
The central message is that one's being—the character and life lived—is more important to God than what one does for Him. Drawing from Acts 1:1, the speaker emphasizes that Jesus' ministry was characterized by what He *was* before what He *did*. Believers are called to live a life that reflects Christ's character first, allowing that life to naturally lead to service, rather than becoming hypocritical by focusing only on visible accomplishments.
12mCFC India
Nehemiah Skit
CFC Messages · Jan 23, 2025 · 12m
The sermon uses the biblical story of Nehemiah rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem to illustrate the church's call to unity and diligent work for God. It emphasizes that true Christian life means rejecting the 'spirit of Babylon'—self-centeredness and materialism—and instead building up the body of Christ through love, service, and commitment to God's will. The ultimate goal is to live in a state of spiritual Jerusalem, characterized by selfless devotion to God.
8mCFC India
Unity in the Church Skit
CFC Messages · Jan 22, 2025 · 8m
The discussion centers on maintaining unity within the church, using the planning for a conference as a microcosm for potential division. The conversation highlights how disagreements over practical matters, like catering for the conference, can threaten fellowship. Ultimately, the speakers emphasize that preserving unity and glorifying God's name is more important than any single opinion or logistical concern.
6mCFC India
Unbroken Unity In Cfc Leadership
CFC Messages · Jan 22, 2025 · 6m
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian fellowship, like the early church, is characterized by unity in Jesus Christ, even among people with vastly different backgrounds and personalities. He stresses that this fellowship is forged through fire and tested, requiring the acceptance of others and drawing closer to God. The message encourages the young people to seek this deep connection within the church to build a strong community dedicated to showing the Father's love.
26mCFC India
Enduring To The End - In Faithfulness And Goodness - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 22, 2025 · 26m
The speaker emphasizes that God's work should be done quietly, like a negative kept in a darkroom, awaiting the time of Christ's return rather than being advertised. He encourages the audience to live faithfully in their daily roles—such as parents raising godly children—and to practice humility by giving up judgment, trusting that God is the only judge. Ultimately, the message centers on the profound truth that God loves believers as much as He loved Jesus Christ.
39mCFC India
The New Covenant Message Proclaimed For Fifty Years - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 22, 2025 · 39m
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life involves moving beyond merely acknowledging Jesus' presence to actively following Him, contrasting this with superficial religious displays. He draws parallels from Isaiah 43, arguing that Christians must move from the 'wilderness' of sin and complacency into the 'land of Canaan'—a life of victory achieved by overcoming specific sins like lust and anger. The core message is that God makes a new way, requiring believers to confess their brokenness and press on to perfection by confronting these primary sins.
33mCFC India
Working Heartily For The Lord - Jeremy Utley
Jeremy Utley · Dec 31, 2024 · 33m
The central message is that hard work is not contrary to spirituality but is, in fact, a vital way to live spiritually. The speaker draws parallels from Jesus' life, suggesting that Jesus learned obedience through suffering, including experiences in his workplace. Therefore, believers should view their professional lives as God's appointed place to be prepared, refined, and perfected for a spiritual life.
59mCFC India
The Importance of Dying to Our Own Will - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 31, 2024 · 59m
The central message is that true spirituality is not found in mere knowledge, emotional excitement, or eloquent preaching, but in the daily yielding and denial of one's own will to God's will. The speaker warns against the deception of confusing intellectual understanding or emotional fervor with genuine spiritual life. True discipleship requires living out the will of the Father in all aspects of daily life, not just during church services.
48mCFC India
The Final Examination of the Christian - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 9, 2024 · 48m
The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual education, exemplified by Jesus, involves learning obedience through suffering, which is often internal rather than purely physical. Sin originates from yielding to 'my will' rather than God's will, as demonstrated by Adam and Eve. Therefore, resisting temptation and choosing God's path over personal desire is the core of Christian suffering and discipleship.
55mCFC India
Sensitive To The Spirit's Voice | ಆತ್ಮನ ಸ್ವರಕ್ಕೆ ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮವಾಗಿರುವುದು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Nov 28, 2024 · 55m
The sermon emphasizes that the Holy Spirit's work is characterized by a deep reverence for God, which is described as a 'fear of the Lord.' The speaker contrasts this with superficial manifestations of the Spirit, arguing that true spiritual sensitivity involves discerning God's will and maintaining a pure heart. Ultimately, the Spirit leads believers to fear God, making them sensitive to spiritual realities, much like a dog tracking a scent.
55mCFC India
How To Love God With All Our Heart | ಪೂರ್ಣ ಹೃದಯದಿಂದ ದೇವರನ್ನು ಹೇಗೆ ಪ್ರೀತಿಸುವುದು? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 27, 2024 · 55m
The sermon emphasizes that true devotion to God stems from loving Him with all your heart, which is the primary condition for receiving God's promises. The speaker cautions against following religious rules or commandments for wrong reasons, such as to avoid sin or gain worldly blessings, arguing that such adherence keeps one under the law rather than in the New Covenant. Instead, the focus must be on the *reason* for obedience, which should be love for the Lord.
56mCFC India
No Partiality With God | ದೇವರಲ್ಲಿ ಪಕ್ಷಪಾತವಿಲ್ಲ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Nov 27, 2024 · 56m
The central message is that God shows no partiality, treating everyone according to the same divine laws. True honor comes not from spectacular miracles or visible ministry, but from possessing God's character and humility in one's daily life. Believers should focus on emulating Christ's character and service rather than imitating the ministry or perceived status of other leaders.
5mCFC India
Q&A_21.At what age should I take baptism in the church? - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22, 2024 · 5m
Baptism is best understood as a celebration or testimony of the new birth, not the actual event itself. The most crucial element is having a genuine new life in Christ, characterized by a desire to follow Jesus and stop sinning. While there is no set age, the decision to be baptized should come from a place of personal maturity where one can sincerely declare that the world is behind them and the cross is before them, free from external pressure.
2m 5sCFC India
Q&A_19.My CFC church is relatively new, it has many people from other churches and I mostly see a...
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22, 2024 · 2m 5s
The speaker advises that while young, one should follow the guidance of parents and seek the Lord personally, citing Jesus' example in the temple. For adults, the choice is to seek a spirit-filled church, which may not be a CFC church. A truly spirit-filled life is characterized by overcoming sin and manifesting the fruit of the Spirit, rather than relying on emotional stimulation or giftings.
2m 9sCFC India
Q&A_18.Can my parents’ behaviour be harmful to me. In such situations how can I handle them?.....
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22, 2024 · 2m 9s
The speaker advises that even if parents' behavior is harmful, one must honor them as commanded by the Bible. Instead of blaming them, the difficult situation presents an opportunity to overcome irritation and anger. The goal is to choose love, respect, and non-judgment, recognizing that God is using the situation to teach the individual something.
2m 17sCFC India
Q&A_16.How do I pray without zoning out or falling asleep during family and church prayer?
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22, 2024 · 2m 17s
Prayer is defined as maintaining a constant connection with God, like keeping a phone line open, rather than continuous speaking. When zoning out during long or repetitive prayers, the goal should be to tune the heart toward God's presence, rather than condemning oneself. It is okay to zone out from the human prayer, but never from the relationship with God.
2m 46sCFC India
Q&A_12.Is it wrong to have ambitions and desire to reach a certain career and work towards?.....
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22, 2024 · 2m 46s
The speaker addresses the misconception that serving God is limited to church activities, emphasizing that work and school are opportunities to serve Christ. He advises that ambition and career goals are acceptable as long as they do not become idols, but rather are done diligently as if working for the Lord. True faithfulness is demonstrated by doing one's best in all endeavors, recognizing that Jesus Christ is the ultimate boss.
1m 59sCFC India
Q&A_9.I am assured that Jesus has saved me and believe it. But I am occupied by many thoughts.....
Sunil Poonen · Nov 21, 2024 · 1m 59s
The speaker advises against trying to manufacture spirituality, emphasizing instead the pursuit of the spirit's liberty. True spiritual acts are found in daily life—such as serving at home or helping siblings—rather than solely in reading the Bible. Reading the Bible should be viewed as studying for an exam, preparing one to actively participate in real-life opportunities to serve and be unselfish.
3m 17sCFC India
Q&A_6.My friends left church and don’t believe in Jesus. I want them to comeback. How can I help?
Sunil Poonen · Nov 21, 2024 · 3m 17s
When friends leave the church and lose their faith, the speaker advises against trying to convince them with theology, arguments, or judgment. Instead, the focus should be on letting your life speak by demonstrating the joy, peace, love, and patience found in the Lord's presence. Like the tax collectors who followed Jesus because of what they saw, your consistent life of joy and love will ultimately draw them back to what lasts forever.
4m 9sCFC India
How Long Should I Pray? - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 21, 2024 · 4m 9s
The speaker addresses the question of how long one should pray, referencing Luke 18:1, which teaches that believers must pray all the time and not lose heart. He clarifies that praying 24 hours does not mean being on one's knees constantly, but rather maintaining a heart and mind that is always open to hearing what the Lord is saying throughout the day, using the analogy of an always-open police radio.
8mCFC India
The Father Is Eagerly Seeking For True Worshippers - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 20, 2024 · 8m
The central message is that God eagerly seeks true worshippers who worship Him in spirit and truth, rather than merely going through the motions in church. The speaker emphasizes that genuine worship involves a deep, heartfelt desire to satisfy God's heart, comparing this to the devotion shown by David's soldiers. Ultimately, the goal should be to be a devoted worshipper first, rather than focusing on being a preacher.