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51mSome Foundational Principles Of Our Church - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8
1h 9mGod's Highest Purpose for His People - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 21
57mBlessed Eyes - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Jul 14
1h 4mBe Filled With The Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 3
34mLessons from the life of Mary - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 18
25mThrough The Bible | 1 Corinthians - Part-2 | ಸತ್ಯವೇದ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ | 1 ಕೊರಿಂಥ - ಭಾಗ-2 | Zac Poonen |Kannada
Zac Poonen · Apr 17
55mKnowing Jesus As Our Forerunner - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 8
1h 0mThe Blessed Results Of Being Filled With The Spirit - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 1
1h 11mHow God Planted A New Covenant Church In Bangalore – India - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 14
1h 14mFour Essentials For Growth - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Nov 28
1h 3mThree Stages Of Salvation - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Nov 7
1h 9mThe God-Centered Can Build The Church - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 31
1h 4mBaptism In The Holy Spirit - Charles Banna | Youth Camp 2022 - Session 3
Charles Banna · Oct 28
59mThe Holy Spirit Opens Our Hearts Wide To Love - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Oct 27
51mBuilding Your Life On A Solid Foundation - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 30
1h 3mBeing Led By The Spirit - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Sep 21
58mLove From A Pure Heart | ಶುದ್ಧ ಹೃದಯದಿಂದ ಉಂಟಾಗುವ ಪ್ರೀತಿ | Charles Banna | Kannada
Charles Banna · Sep 21
1h 29mLiving From the Spirit and Not the Soul - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 19
50m10 important truths that I’ve learned and lived being in CFC for 47 years - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Aug 19
1h 14m"Church" Called Out Of The World - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Aug 12
1h 3mSeek For God's Anointing Over Your Life - Santosh Poonen (with German Translation)
Santosh Poonen · Apr 14
1h 2mThe Secret Of Living In The Spirit - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 12
45mWhat It Means To Fear God And Worship Him - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 5
1h 9mWhat Makes Christ Uncomfortable In A Church - Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Feb 28
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.
51mCFC India
Some Foundational Principles Of Our Church - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8, 2023 · 51m
The speaker recounts the founding of his ministry, emphasizing that its core message is the power of the Holy Spirit, as commanded in Acts 1:8. He contrasts this focus with the spiritual decline observed in the early churches described in Revelation, noting that the Lord's message was always directed to those who would overcome sin, the world, and the devil. The central theme is pursuing an 'overcoming life' through the Holy Spirit's power, rather than merely focusing on salvation from hell.
1h 9mCFC India
God's Highest Purpose for His People - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 21, 2023 · 1h 9m
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life involves moving beyond mere forgiveness to embrace the fullness of the New Covenant and the Holy Spirit. He shares his personal testimony of moving from a life of spiritual defeat to one of consistent upward growth through divine filling. He distinguishes between mere understanding of scripture and true revelation, which fosters humility and deep devotion to God.
57mCFC India
Blessed Eyes - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Jul 14, 2023 · 57m
The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual understanding comes from the Holy Spirit, not from human wisdom or intelligence. Drawing from Luke 10, he discusses the authority given to believers over the enemy, but cautions against focusing on power. The central message is that the greatest blessing is having 'blessed eyes' to see the glory of Jesus and the reality of salvation through repentance and faith.
1h 4mCFC India
Be Filled With The Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 3, 2023 · 1h 4m
The central message is that true Christian life requires being filled with the Holy Spirit, which signifies a profound, internal transformation beyond mere intellectual belief. The speaker contrasts the 'earthly' Old Covenant with the 'heavenly' New Covenant, emphasizing that spiritual life is not maintained by law or mere knowledge, but by the Spirit's indwelling. He urges listeners to seek heavenly things, recognizing that this spiritual reality is what truly changes one's life.
34mCFC India
Lessons from the life of Mary - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 18, 2023 · 34m
The speaker draws parallels between the Holy Spirit coming upon Mary to conceive Jesus and the experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that the purpose is to produce Christ's character in one's life. He stresses that believers must operate by believing God's word without analysis, as no word from God is without power. Furthermore, true service to Christ's body requires a willingness to endure reproach, as Mary did, and the speaker notes that Mary's initial questioning was different from Zacharias's because she had no historical example of a virgin birth.
25mCFC India
Through The Bible | 1 Corinthians - Part-2 | ಸತ್ಯವೇದ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ | 1 ಕೊರಿಂಥ - ಭಾಗ-2 | Zac Poonen |Kannada
Zac Poonen · Apr 17, 2023 · 25m
The sermon emphasizes that the Holy Spirit reveals things that the natural person cannot understand, and that God's gifts are given freely, so preaching should never involve charging people. It also addresses spiritual immaturity, warning believers against jealousy and strife, and reminds the congregation that true Christian living requires walking like Christ, not like the world. Finally, it contrasts the worldly pursuit of honor with the humble, sacrificial service modeled by the apostles.
55mCFC India
Knowing Jesus As Our Forerunner - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 8, 2023 · 55m
The central message is that true Christian life comes not from merely knowing the Bible or hearing sermons, but from hearing Jesus speak directly through the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that God's primary communication today is through Christ, not through prophets or books alone. He advises believers to maintain absolute honesty with their conscience and to cultivate a deep, personal longing to hear Christ speak to their hearts.
1h 0mCFC India
The Blessed Results Of Being Filled With The Spirit - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 1, 2023 · 1h 0m
The central message is that true spiritual transformation and the strength to live out Christian life—especially in marriage and family—come not from doctrine or knowledge, but from being filled with the Holy Spirit. The speaker contrasts the temporary fervor of the early disciples with the lasting power of the Spirit, arguing that mere knowledge is insufficient without this divine filling. He emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is the necessary element that changes lives and sustains Christian communities.
1h 11mCFC India
How God Planted A New Covenant Church In Bangalore – India - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 14, 2022 · 1h 11m
The speaker compares the Israelites' poor offerings in Malachi to the need for believers to offer their best to God, emphasizing that true devotion requires sacrifice. He stresses that the foundation of the church (CFC) is built upon two core principles: offering the best of oneself and being filled with the Holy Spirit, citing Acts 1:8 as the definitive evidence of this filling. He warns against neglecting these truths in favor of superficial religious practices or focusing on money.
1h 14mCFC India
Four Essentials For Growth - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Nov 28, 2022 · 1h 14m
To grow spiritually, the early church modeled four key practices: continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching, engaging in fellowship, breaking bread, and praying. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian growth is internal, requiring cleansing from within by the Holy Spirit, which is foundational to living in reverence to God.
1h 3mCFC India
Three Stages Of Salvation - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Nov 7, 2022 · 1h 3m
The speaker outlines three stages of salvation: first, being forgiven of past sins through repentance and faith in Christ, which cleanses the slate. Second, this forgiveness is followed by the ongoing process of progressive sanctification, which requires the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome sin in one's daily life. Finally, believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit to live a life of good works, which are the result of salvation, not the means to achieve it.
1h 9mCFC India
The God-Centered Can Build The Church - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 31, 2022 · 1h 9m
The central message is that true church building is founded not merely on doctrinal agreement, but on a personal, internal revelation of who Jesus Christ truly is, as experienced by the Holy Spirit. The speaker contrasts intellectual understanding or outward conformity with the deep, life-altering encounter with Christ's life and principles. This genuine revelation leads to a life lived consistently by Christ's principles, which is the true measure of discipleship.
1h 4mCFC India
transcribingBaptism In The Holy Spirit - Charles Banna | Youth Camp 2022 - Session 3
Charles Banna · Oct 28, 2022 · 1h 4m
This session focuses on the experience of baptism in the Holy Spirit. It likely covers the theological understanding of this experience and its significance for Christian life, particularly for young people attending the camp.
59mCFC India
The Holy Spirit Opens Our Hearts Wide To Love - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Oct 27, 2022 · 59m
The central message is that believers must keep their hearts open wide to others, mirroring the openness Paul encouraged the Corinthians to have. The speaker emphasizes that our restraint often comes not from others, but from our own affections. He urges the congregation to make room in their hearts for others, especially leaders, and to continually turn to the Holy Spirit for the grace to maintain this open-heartedness, which leads to freedom and transformation.
51mCFC India
Building Your Life On A Solid Foundation - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 30, 2022 · 51m
The speaker argues that while the Bible is valuable, the most crucial element for the Christian life is being filled with the Holy Spirit, not mere knowledge of scripture. He draws from Matthew 11:25, emphasizing that God reveals truth to the humble, like babies, rather than those who are highly educated. True spiritual understanding comes through divine revelation, which changes one's life, unlike studying the Bible which can only puff up knowledge without transforming the heart.
1h 3mCFC India
Being Led By The Spirit - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Sep 21, 2022 · 1h 3m
The central message is that the Christian life follows a specific, sequential process: first, repentance, which is the foundation; second, baptism; and third, receiving the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that repentance must precede baptism, citing biblical examples and correcting the teaching that baptism can occur without genuine repentance. Furthermore, he stresses that the Holy Spirit empowers believers to live out their faith and witness to the world, which is an ongoing race, not a single event.
58mCFC India
Love From A Pure Heart | ಶುದ್ಧ ಹೃದಯದಿಂದ ಉಂಟಾಗುವ ಪ್ರೀತಿ | Charles Banna | Kannada
Charles Banna · Sep 21, 2022 · 58m
The central message emphasizes that true Christian life involves wholeheartedly following Jesus, which means learning from Him and bearing the fruit of the Holy Spirit. The speaker contrasts worldly, fleeting love with the divine love that comes from a pure heart, which is filled by the Holy Spirit. This divine love enables believers to love God completely and to love one another unconditionally, mirroring Christ's example.
1h 29mCFC India
Living From the Spirit and Not the Soul - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 19, 2022 · 1h 29m
The speaker cautions against seeking novelty in spiritual teaching, arguing that God's method is often through repetition, and the true measure of truth is personal experience, not mere knowledge. He warns that excessive focus on biblical knowledge without grounding in the real Jesus Christ can lead to spiritual blindness and deception. The true mark of a New Covenant church meeting, according to the speaker, is that attendees leave with the secrets of their hearts disclosed, not merely witnessing spectacular signs or miracles.
50mCFC India
10 important truths that I’ve learned and lived being in CFC for 47 years - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · Aug 19, 2022 · 50m
The speaker shares three profound lessons learned over 47 years in the church: first, true fellowship is forged through fire and requires commitment beyond mere friendship; second, one must love brothers without hypocrisy and strive to be a peacemaker, starting at home; and third, the 'whole council of God' is more than just repentance or baptism, but involves being transformed by the Holy Spirit to behold the glory of Jesus. He challenges the audience, especially the young, to live out these truths.
1h 14mCFC India
"Church" Called Out Of The World - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Aug 12, 2022 · 1h 14m
The true church is not a physical building but the body of people called out from the world, echoing the Israelites called out of Egypt. Worshiping God in spirit and truth means living in a state of oneness with the Lord through the Holy Spirit, rather than adhering to physical locations or traditions. God desires wholehearted people who seek a godly life, as the church is meant to be a community sustained by God's provision for His children.
1h 3mCFC India
Seek For God's Anointing Over Your Life - Santosh Poonen (with German Translation)
Santosh Poonen · Apr 14, 2022 · 1h 3m
The central message is the necessity of seeking the anointing of the Holy Spirit to live a life fully conformed to Christ's image. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life is not merely about doctrinal correctness or accumulating blessings, but about possessing the Spirit's anointing, which sustains passion and joy even amidst trials. This anointing is available to all believers and is the true mark of God's blessing, leading to a life of holiness and eagerness for Christ's return.
1h 2mCFC India
The Secret Of Living In The Spirit - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 12, 2022 · 1h 2m
The speaker argues that many struggle with holiness because they treat Romans 6:14 as a command rather than a promise, meaning victory over sin comes through grace, not sheer willpower. True breakthrough comes only to those who are
45mCFC India
What It Means To Fear God And Worship Him - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 5, 2022 · 45m
The speaker emphasizes that true closeness to God is proven by the ability to understand God's 'secrets' or mysteries, which are revealed to those who fear Him. He draws heavily on Hebrews 5, arguing that Jesus prayed specifically to be saved from spiritual death, not physical death, proving His humanity and need for divine help. Ultimately, the speaker teaches that the Holy Spirit's primary purpose is to help believers overcome sin, as humanity is helpless against its power.
1h 9mCFC India
What Makes Christ Uncomfortable In A Church - Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Feb 28, 2022 · 1h 9m
The speaker argues that the presence of God is not dependent on elaborate buildings or human efforts, citing scripture to show that the Most High does not dwell in structures made by human hands. True divine presence, or Christ's comfort, is found when certain spiritual principles are present within the community. These principles include rejoicing always, praying without ceasing, and giving thanks in everything, which are ways of not grieving the Holy Spirit.