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3m 49sZac Poonen · Apr 1
1m 9sZac Poonen · Apr 1
1m 26sZac Poonen · Apr 1
1m 5sZac Poonen · Apr 1
4m 16sZac Poonen · Mar 31
2mZac Poonen · Mar 31
1m 57sZac Poonen · Mar 31
3m 33sZac Poonen · Mar 31
1m 12sZac Poonen · Mar 31
7mZac Poonen · Mar 30
3m 18sZac Poonen · Mar 30
1h 56mZac Poonen · Mar 30
8mZac Poonen · Mar 29
1h 23mZac Poonen · Mar 20
40mIan Robson · Feb 20
1h 9mZac Poonen · Feb 4
21mZac Poonen · Feb 4
5mCFC India - Zac Poonen · Feb 3
7mZac Poonen · Jan 17
45mZac Poonen · Jan 17
2m 23sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
2m 46sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
1m 41sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
2m 8sCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 16
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 49sCFC India
Zac Poonen · Apr 1, 2020 · 3m 49s
The speaker encourages listeners to realize that many burdens they carry are self-imposed, not given by the Lord. He emphasizes that just as Jesus took the immense burden of sin, He is capable of lifting every other weight we carry. The central message is to make a habit of coming to Jesus personally, rather than just relying on scripture verses or promises.
1m 9sCFC India
Zac Poonen · Apr 1, 2020 · 1m 9s
The central message is that salvation requires both repentance and faith, as illustrated by the necessity of two connected wires to complete an electrical circuit. The speaker emphasizes that having either repentance or faith alone is insufficient for salvation; both must be present together for the light of God's saving power to come on.
1m 26sCFC India
Zac Poonen · Apr 1, 2020 · 1m 26s
The sermon uses the analogy of mountain climbing to illustrate the difference between receiving mercy after a fall and receiving grace in the moment of need. It emphasizes that while mercy forgives sin after the fact, grace is the proactive help that lifts us up when we are struggling and about to fail. The central message is the necessity of crying out to God for grace while we are still in the struggle.
1m 5sCFC India
Zac Poonen · Apr 1, 2020 · 1m 5s
The speaker uses the analogy of stars and the sun to illustrate the relative magnitude of love. He argues that while love for family and church members is important, it must be compared to the love of Jesus. Just as the sun's brightness makes the stars nearly invisible, the overwhelming light of Christ's love should eclipse all other affections.
4m 16sCFC India
Zac Poonen · Mar 31, 2020 · 4m 16s
The central message emphasizes valuing one's fellowship with the Father above all earthly possessions, health, or even life itself. The speaker uses Jesus's experience in Gethsemane, where he was offered a way to avoid the cross, to illustrate this point. Ultimately, Jesus chose to drink the cup of broken fellowship to save Zacchaeus from eternal hell, highlighting the profound, never-to-be-lost wonder of God's love.
2mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Mar 31, 2020 · 2m
The speaker shares an illustration about a man facing a trial, symbolized by a rock beneath a river, which he prayed to God to remove. God responded not by removing the obstacle, but by raising the water level so the man could pass through it. The central message is that God's grace is sufficient, enabling us to become overcomers even when problems or enemies remain present.
1m 57sCFC India
Zac Poonen · Mar 31, 2020 · 1m 57s
The speaker uses an illustration comparing the effort spent searching for a small coin versus a large sum of money to illustrate how people often treat God. He argues that many people treat God as if He is a small, easily forgotten item, but if God is made the most valuable thing in one's life, He will be found every time He is needed.
3m 33sCFC India
Zac Poonen · Mar 31, 2020 · 3m 33s
The central message is that life is temporary, mirroring the illustration of a child visiting someone else's house. Just as the child must leave everything behind when the mother leaves, we must remember that we came into this world with nothing and must leave it all behind. True faith means living with open hands, recognizing that nothing we possess—be it money, property, or even relationships—is truly ours to grasp.
1m 12sCFC India
Zac Poonen · Mar 31, 2020 · 1m 12s
The speaker uses the analogy of an angel trying to teach swimming to illustrate that Jesus's divinity makes Him unattainable to follow in a literal sense. He emphasizes that because Jesus is our forerunner and the author and finisher of our faith, we are called to follow Him by running the race toward Him.
7mCFC India
transcribingZac Poonen · Mar 30, 2020 · 7m
This message focuses on the power of faith to overcome fear. It likely uses illustrations to demonstrate how trusting in God's promises and power can dispel feelings of fear and anxiety in believers' lives.
3m 18sCFC India
Zac Poonen · Mar 30, 2020 · 3m 18s
The sermon uses an illustration of a man in a boat crossing a river with a rock beneath the surface to explain God's grace. The speaker emphasizes that God will not remove the trials (the rock) but will instead provide sufficient grace to help the believer navigate through them, making them an overcomer even in the presence of their enemies.
1h 56mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Mar 30, 2020 · 1h 56m
The sermon advises believers on where to direct their focus as they face an uncertain future, drawing parallels from Jesus' warnings about times of fear and panic. The speaker emphasizes looking in three directions, starting with looking up to remember that Jesus sits on the throne of the universe, preventing believers from losing sight of God's sovereignty amidst worldly chaos.
8mCFC India
transcribingZac Poonen · Mar 29, 2020 · 8m
The sermon encourages listeners to cast all their burdens and cares onto Jesus. It emphasizes that Jesus is capable of carrying these weights, offering a path to rest and relief from life's struggles. The core message is one of complete trust and surrender to Christ.
1h 23mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Mar 20, 2020 · 1h 23m
The speaker emphasizes that true faith is based only on what God has explicitly promised in Scripture, not on things believers desire or that are merely given to them. He points to Genesis 15:6, noting that this is the first instance in the Bible where the word 'believed' appears, referencing Abraham's faith in God's promise despite his circumstances. The core message is to distinguish between God's promises and other blessings to avoid deception regarding the nature of faith.
40mCFC India
Ian Robson · Feb 20, 2020 · 40m
The central message is that the righteous person must live by faith, not by personal righteousness or what is visible to the senses. The speaker draws heavily on Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, and 2 Corinthians 5:7 to emphasize that true life and salvation come through trusting in God's righteousness revealed in the gospel. This requires choosing to believe what is eternal and unseen, even when natural senses suggest otherwise.
1h 9mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 4, 2020 · 1h 9m
The central message is that believers should not carry burdens beyond what Christ has already taken, especially the burden of sin. The speaker emphasizes that while memorizing scripture is good, true rest comes from coming personally to Jesus, not just quoting verses. He encourages people to exchange self-imposed burdens for the light yoke of Christ.
21mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 4, 2020 · 21m
The speaker emphasizes that God shows no partiality to anyone, meaning what He does for one, He can do for all who seek Him wholeheartedly. Finding God requires a sincere, all-heart search, as neglecting this pursuit leads to spiritual wandering. True spiritual fulfillment comes from earnestly desiring the Lord, much like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, which requires deep study of scripture.
5mCFC India
CFC Messages · Feb 3, 2020 · 5m
This video appears to be a worship or praise performance set to music, focusing on the theme of needing Jesus's presence and guidance amidst life's distractions. The lyrics express a commitment to Jesus, acknowledging that He cleanses the heart and that their future is secure because of Him. The overall message is one of reliance on Christ.
7mCFC India
transcribingZac Poonen · Jan 17, 2020 · 7m
This message assures the listener that God will guide them along the path they need to walk. It emphasizes trusting in God's leading rather than relying on one's own understanding or strength. The core message is one of divine guidance and trust in God's providence.
45mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Jan 17, 2020 · 45m
The speaker outlines five essential truths for a strong Christian life, using the analogy of five fingers for a solid grip. He emphasizes that the first essential truth is the blood of Jesus Christ for forgiveness, and the second is the Word of God (the Bible). He warns that relying only on hearing sermons without reading the Bible is insufficient for spiritual growth, comparing the Bible to a manufacturer's instruction manual for living life according to God's design.
2m 23sCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 2m 23s
The discussion centers on the principles of giving to God and His work, emphasizing that giving should be done cheerfully and according to one's ability. The speaker advises that giving is for the benefit of the giver, not for God's need, and suggests that serving God will cause people to meet your needs without you having to ask. Furthermore, the speaker cautions against giving to those who constantly ask for money.
2m 46sCFC India
transcribingCFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 2m 46s
This message addresses the timing and nature of salvation, contrasting the immediate confession of faith with the requirement to endure until the end. It raises the question of whether salvation is secured upon confessing Christ or if it requires perseverance throughout one's life.
1m 41sCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 1m 41s
The requirements for water baptism involve more than just intellectual belief; it requires a deep, committed faith, similar to the trust a woman has in her husband. Baptism serves as a public testimony that the individual has died to their old life and desires to live for Christ. Therefore, one should only be baptized after making a genuine decision to follow Jesus Christ as a disciple.
2m 8sCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 16, 2020 · 2m 8s
The discussion addresses a concern about marrying someone with a potential HIV infection, contrasting the advice to rely on faith versus requesting medical test reports. The speaker suggests that while faith is important, it is also wise to investigate the background and family of the potential spouse. The advice given is to speak directly to the person, perhaps through elders or parents, regarding necessary medical testing.