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57mSantosh Poonen · Mar 27
19mSantosh Poonen · Aug 21
1h 8mSantosh Poonen · Jun 26
19mSantosh Poonen · Mar 15
1h 18mSantosh Poonen · Oct 25
1h 12mSantosh Poonen · Feb 1
10mSantosh Poonen · Apr 27
9mSantosh Poonen · Jan 12
9mSantosh Poonen · Jan 12
59mSantosh Poonen · Apr 8
46sSantosh Poonen · Apr 1
40mSantosh Poonen · Jan 7
26mSantosh Poonen · Feb 21
53mSantosh Poonen · Feb 21
53mSantosh Poonen · Feb 21
1h 13mSantosh Poonen · Apr 23
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
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.
19mCFC India
Santosh Poonen · Aug 21, 2024 · 19m
The speaker shares three distinctive truths learned from CFC, starting with the principle of following Christ's example rather than just leaders' teachings. He illustrates this using Old Testament examples like Noah, Moses, and Daniel, emphasizing steadfast faith. The second key point is that the opposite of God is money, referencing Joshua 24 to warn against serving wealth instead of the Lord.
1h 8mCFC India
Santosh Poonen · Jun 26, 2024 · 1h 8m
The speaker encourages young people by emphasizing that God has a specific, beautiful plan for each individual life, countering the temptation to compare oneself to others. He uses Jesus's life—which involved living through childhood, youth, and adulthood—as the ultimate example for believers to follow. The core message is to move forward in faith, remembering that God has chosen you with a divine purpose.
19mCFC India
Santosh Poonen · Mar 15, 2024 · 19m
The core message is that while God has provided the solution to sin through Jesus, receiving that salvation requires a conscious response from the individual. This response involves three key actions: honestly admitting sin and the need for salvation, repenting by deciding to turn away from sin toward Jesus, and having faith by believing in and accepting Christ's saving work. True transformation comes from God replacing our 'stony heart' with a new, clean heart through the Holy Spirit.
1h 18mCFC India
Santosh Poonen · Oct 25, 2022 · 1h 18m
The message encourages the audience, particularly single individuals, to view their current years not as a waiting period, but as a time of active sowing for God. The core message emphasizes that God's purpose for a person does not require changing their current circumstances; rather, He works by changing the individual. Drawing from the analogy of a farmer, the speaker urges listeners not to grow weary in doing good, as the harvest will come in due time.
1h 12mCFC India
Santosh Poonen · Feb 1, 2022 · 1h 12m
The speaker emphasizes that Christians should remain dependent on the Holy Spirit rather than being distracted by worldly delights like money or career advancement. He encourages the congregation to come to meetings with a desire to behold the delightfulness of the Lord, drawing parallels between spiritual nourishment and sharing personal testimonies. Ultimately, the goal is to know God's love so deeply that one can recognize Christ's glory upon His return.
10mCFC India
Santosh Poonen · Apr 27, 2021 · 10m
The sermon focuses on the critical importance of making specific choices in life, starting with the foundational choice to choose Christ. The message emphasizes that choosing Christ is the primary step toward a right life and relationship with God.
9mCFC India
Santosh Poonen · Jan 12, 2021 · 9m
The central message emphasizes that the most crucial choice in life is choosing Jesus Christ, which is likened to purifying a contaminated cup. Just as a physical cancer can be removed, the spiritual 'cancer' of sin must be addressed through Christ's blood. Believers are urged to make this decision immediately, recognizing that this initial choice enables all subsequent right choices in life.
9mCFC India
transcribingSantosh Poonen · Jan 12, 2021 · 9m
The sermon encourages the audience to make conscious choices in their lives, emphasizing the critical decision to choose Christ. It suggests that making this choice is foundational to a right relationship with God and living a life pleasing to Him.
59mCFC India
Santosh Poonen · Apr 8, 2020 · 59m
The speaker contrasts the fast-paced nature of the modern world with the slow, deliberate way God operates. He draws from 2 Peter 3:8, noting that to God, a day is like a thousand years, emphasizing that God's timing is not bound by human efficiency. The central message is that we must learn to embrace God's patience, recognizing that even spiritual victories, like overcoming lust, are given slowly as a demonstration of His character.
46sCFC India
transcribingSantosh Poonen · Apr 1, 2020 · 46s
This video uses the illustration of a blind man reaching for his cane to convey a spiritual message. The core message likely relates to dependence on a guide or source of support, mirroring the need for spiritual direction in life.
40mCFC India
Santosh Poonen · Jan 7, 2015 · 40m
The speaker emphasizes that God prepares believers for ministry through testing in private settings, specifically at home and work, rather than just on Sunday. He draws from 2 Timothy 2:2, stressing that passing on the gospel requires entrusting it to men who are not only faithful but also full of faith. Ultimately, the message is that true faith is cultivated through brokenness, drawing parallels to Isaiah 53 to counter the devil's narrative that suffering means God is against us.
26mCFC India
Santosh Poonen · Feb 21, 2014 · 26m
The sermon emphasizes that Christians must move beyond being superficial, 'cardboard cutouts' to become 'three-dimensional' believers. This depth is achieved by diligently cultivating faith, hope, and love, which build like a crescendo. By actively pursuing these virtues, believers will serve God's purpose in their generation and achieve an abundant entrance into the eternal kingdom.
53mCFC India
Santosh Poonen · Feb 21, 2014 · 53m
Faith is fundamentally defined as dependence on God, enabling us to face seemingly impossible situations through Him. The speaker emphasizes that just as a building requires a strong, unseen foundation, our spiritual life must prioritize foundational elements like reading God's word, fellowship, and prayer over visible ministries. He outlines five faith foundations, starting with the affirmation that God is who He says He is, which must be maintained in daily life, not just on Sunday.
53mCFC India
Santosh Poonen · Feb 21, 2014 · 53m
The central message is that faith is fundamentally a dependence on God, which is described as a mystery that cannot be grasped by logic or science. The speaker emphasizes that without faith, it is impossible to please God, making it the most crucial element for a Christian life. He uses the analogy of rock climbing to illustrate that faith is knowing who and what one has anchored to, regardless of the falls or struggles encountered.
1h 13mCFC India
Santosh Poonen · Apr 23, 2013 · 1h 13m
God loves to display His glory, and He often achieves this by working in impossible or hopeless situations. The speaker emphasizes that whether God answers a prayer with 'yes' or 'no,' the ultimate goal is to manifest His glory, which is best seen through weakness. Therefore, believers should align their ambitions with God's goal of displaying His glory, recognizing the necessity of the Holy Spirit for accomplishing the impossible.