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28mWhat It Means To Be Truly Spiritual | ನಿಜವಾಗಿಯೂ ಆತ್ಮಿಕರಾಗಿರುವುದರ ಅರ್ಥವೇನು? | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Jul 30
15mWhat It Means to Be Truly Spiritual - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 30
19mTrue Riches and Wise Fathers - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17
10mRight Attitudes When We Break Bread - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17
10mSing Songs Meaningfully | ಹಾಡುಗಳನ್ನು ಅರ್ಥಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ ಹಾಡಿ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Jul 17
6mSing Songs Meaningfully - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17
45mCommitment To The Local Church | ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಸಭೆಗೆ ಸಮರ್ಪಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Jul 14
24mCommitment To The Local Church - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 14
13mThe Beginning of CFC in Tamil Nadu (Tamil)
Zac Poonen · Jun 17
19mLive A Simple Life And Please God - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 15
10mThe Beginning of CFC in Tamilnadu
Zac Poonen · May 7
49mA Disciplined Life | ಶಿಸ್ತುಬದ್ಧ ಜೀವನ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · May 2
31mA Disciplined Life | Following Christ In The New Year | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 23
51mThe Baptism And Fullness Of The Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6
18mUnderstand And Appreciate Your Wife | ನಿಮ್ಮ ಹೆಂಡತಿಯನ್ನು ಅರ್ಥಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಿರಿ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಶಂಸಿರಿ |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 31
58m5.Responsibilities Of Parents | 5.ತಂದೆ ತಾಯಂದಿರ ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರಿ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Dec 30
11m“When I Am Right, I Can Be Wrong” - An Article Explained By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 26
20mGod Rewards Small Acts of Service | ದೇವರು ಚಿಕ್ಕ ಸೇವಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಗಳಿಗೆ ಪ್ರತಿಫಲವನ್ನು ಕೊಡುತ್ತಾರೆ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 17
12mGod Rewards Small Acts of Service - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 17
36mHolding Fast Our Assurance Until the End - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 29
20mCompleting God’s Plan for Our Lives - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 22
44mJust As God Commanded | ದೇವರು ಅಜ್ಞಾಪಿಸಿದಂತೆಯೇ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Sep 17
1h 9mEntering the Life of Victory - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 15
58mLoving Christ Supremely - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 8
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.
28mCFC India
What It Means To Be Truly Spiritual | ನಿಜವಾಗಿಯೂ ಆತ್ಮಿಕರಾಗಿರುವುದರ ಅರ್ಥವೇನು? | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Jul 30, 2026 · 28m
The message emphasizes that the most valuable truths of God are often hidden, requiring believers to dig deeply into scripture rather than remaining on superficial understanding. True spirituality involves a deep desire for God's Word and relationship with Him, like a deer panting for streams of water. The speaker urges listeners to pursue knowledge diligently, as those who actively seek it will receive rewards.
15mCFC India
What It Means to Be Truly Spiritual - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 30, 2026 · 15m
The central message is that true spiritual depth requires diligently searching into the hidden truths of Scripture, much like mining for gold. Superficial understanding leads to falling away, whereas deep study fosters a profound relationship with God. The speaker emphasizes moving beyond mere intellectual knowledge to allow the Word to penetrate and divide between the soul (mind/feelings) and the spirit.
19mCFC India
True Riches and Wise Fathers - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17, 2026 · 19m
The speaker urges believers to maintain spiritual diligence by examining their inward life, comparing it to the care taken for physical wounds. He emphasizes that true understanding of scripture and God's word comes from personal faithfulness, not merely attending services or listening to others. The core message identifies three 'true riches'—likeness to Christ, the anointing of the Holy Spirit, and revelation on scripture—which are attained through faithfulness, even in handling material wealth.
10mCFC India
Right Attitudes When We Break Bread - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17, 2026 · 10m
The sermon emphasizes adopting a servant-hearted attitude when gathered together, drawing lessons from the disciples arguing over who was greatest at the Last Supper. Instead of judging or competing, believers should emulate Christ's example by serving one another and showing patience with imperfections. Ultimately, this requires having faith in each other's potential for growth toward unity in God's kingdom.
10mCFC India
Sing Songs Meaningfully | ಹಾಡುಗಳನ್ನು ಅರ್ಥಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ ಹಾಡಿ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Jul 17, 2026 · 10m
The speaker emphasizes that when singing, understanding the meaning of the song is far more important than vocal quality or musical arrangement. He cautions against spiritual complacency, comparing it to signing legal documents without careful reading. The core message urges the congregation to wake up spiritually and strive for excellence in their faith life, recognizing God's greater plans for them.
6mCFC India
Sing Songs Meaningfully - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17, 2026 · 6m
The speaker emphasizes that genuine worship requires more than just singing notes; it demands heartfelt meaning behind every word sung. He warns against spiritual complacency, comparing believers who take God lightly to those satisfied with mediocre performance rather than striving for their full potential in Christ. Ultimately, the message is a challenge to wake up spiritually and strive for greater devotion.
45mCFC India
Commitment To The Local Church | ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಸಭೆಗೆ ಸಮರ್ಪಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Jul 14, 2026 · 45m
The sermon emphasizes that Christian life requires active commitment and self-giving to the body of Christ, drawing parallels between physical anatomy and church membership. The speaker warns against spiritual selfishness ('स्वार्थತೆ'), noting that merely receiving from the local church without contributing or committing oneself is insufficient. True discipleship involves daily denial of self and actively participating in the body's life.
24mCFC India
Commitment To The Local Church - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 14, 2026 · 24m
The speaker uses the breaking of bread as a symbol for commitment to the Body of Christ, emphasizing that true membership requires active participation, not just receiving benefits. He warns against spiritual passivity, comparing inactive members to paralyzed body parts that burden others. Ultimately, he encourages believers to assess their contributions by asking what they have done for the church, drawing inspiration from the woman who poured out expensive ointment.
13mCFC India
The Beginning of CFC in Tamil Nadu (Tamil)
Zac Poonen · Jun 17, 2026 · 13m
The sermon emphasizes that true Christian life is not found in religious institutions, titles, or traditions, but in a genuine, transforming life from Christ—the 'living life.' It warns against materialism and the pursuit of earthly status within the church, urging believers to prioritize personal devotion over mere adherence to ritual. The core message calls for a return to radical discipleship modeled after Jesus's humility and willingness to sacrifice everything.
19mCFC India
Live A Simple Life And Please God - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 15, 2026 · 19m
Zac Poonen urges Christians to live simply, avoid debt, and be faithful with money as a prerequisite for God's anointing. Drawing from his own marriage, he shares how he and his wife lived frugally—standing in ration queues, reusing items, refusing credit card debt—to stay free from financial bondage, warning that carelessness with money forfeits the true riches of revelation and the Holy Spirit's anointing. He calls couples to work together financially, care for the poor, and reject the devil's tactic of comparison with those who have more.
10mCFC India
The Beginning of CFC in Tamilnadu
Zac Poonen · May 7, 2026 · 10m
A dramatic AI-reenactment recounting how Zac Poonen's 1982-1983 ministry trips to Madras, Madurai, and Tuticorin led to the founding of CFC (Christian Fellowship Church) in Tamil Nadu. Through preaching on the Sermon on the Mount, the dangers of unbiblical titles and the love of money, and the New Testament pattern of church life, a group of young believers was convicted to leave their denomination and gather as a simple New Testament-style church. The story emphasizes that the work grew not through human strategy but through obedient following of God's leading.
49mCFC India
A Disciplined Life | ಶಿಸ್ತುಬದ್ಧ ಜೀವನ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · May 2, 2026 · 49m
Zac Poonen calls believers to enter the new year with a disciplined life, noting that God has given a spirit of power, love, and discipline (2 Timothy 1:7) rather than fear or laziness. He focuses on two key areas requiring discipline: the use of time—urging believers to redeem it (Ephesians 5:15-16) by, for example, spending 15 minutes daily in Scripture study—and the use of money, exhorting faithful stewardship, avoiding waste, staying out of unnecessary debt, and living within one's means as a test of faithfulness that opens the way to true spiritual riches.
31mCFC India
A Disciplined Life | Following Christ In The New Year | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 23, 2026 · 31m
The speaker urges listeners to evaluate their lives as the new year approaches, emphasizing that spiritual growth requires discipline, not just reading the Bible or feeling the Holy Spirit. He stresses that time is the most valuable, non-renewable resource, urging believers to be wise with their 24 hours each day. The central message is to make the most of the time God has given, as wasting it is something even God cannot restore.
51mCFC India
The Baptism And Fullness Of The Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6, 2026 · 51m
The speaker shares his personal journey of Christian growth, contrasting his early, fluctuating spiritual life with the biblical ideal of a life that shines brighter and brighter like the dawn. He emphasizes that true spiritual growth requires hitting 'rock bottom'—a point of deep inner failure—before God can lift us up. The culmination of this process for him was receiving the baptism in the Holy Spirit, after which his life began a consistent upward trajectory, fulfilling the promise of Proverbs 4:18.
18mCFC India
Understand And Appreciate Your Wife | ನಿಮ್ಮ ಹೆಂಡತಿಯನ್ನು ಅರ್ಥಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಿರಿ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಶಂಸಿರಿ |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 31, 2026 · 18m
The sermon emphasizes that a husband must first understand his wife's inherent weakness and limitations, recognizing that she is a 'weak vessel.' This understanding is crucial because marital discord can become a significant obstacle to prayer life. Furthermore, husbands must treat their wives with respect, acknowledging that while they are subordinate, they are also partners with a level of equality in the covenant relationship, and they must actively praise their wives for their genuine virtues.
58mCFC India
5.Responsibilities Of Parents | 5.ತಂದೆ ತಾಯಂದಿರ ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರಿ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Dec 30, 2025 · 58m
The sermon emphasizes that Christian parenting requires spiritual maturity, starting with being filled with the Holy Spirit, as this foundation improves one's family life first. Key teachings include honoring parents while remaining obedient to God, and the importance of raising children through consistent teaching and gentle guidance rather than harsh discipline or anger. Parents must prioritize loving their children over material possessions.
11mCFC India
“When I Am Right, I Can Be Wrong” - An Article Explained By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 26, 2025 · 11m
The central message is that while being factually correct is not inherently wrong, adopting an attitude of superiority over others, even when you are right, breaks your fellowship with God. True Christian living requires humility, giving all credit for good qualities to God, and loving one's neighbor as oneself, even when they are wrong. The speaker emphasizes that love does not rejoice in unrighteousness, and we must always approach others with respect, remembering our shared status as creatures before God.
20mCFC India
God Rewards Small Acts of Service | ದೇವರು ಚಿಕ್ಕ ಸೇವಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಗಳಿಗೆ ಪ್ರತಿಫಲವನ್ನು ಕೊಡುತ್ತಾರೆ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 17, 2025 · 20m
The sermon emphasizes that God rewards small acts of service, drawing parallels from the Old Testament accounts of Joshua and Moses, and the principle of sowing and reaping. The speaker urges the congregation not to wait for grand miracles or prophets, but instead to focus on simple acts of kindness, such as helping a child cross the road or giving a small gift, as these small deeds are seen and rewarded by God.
12mCFC India
God Rewards Small Acts of Service - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 17, 2025 · 12m
The sermon emphasizes that God rewards small, humble acts of service, drawing parallels from the Old Testament accounts of Bezalel and the support given to Moses during battle. The speaker encourages the congregation to focus on these simple acts—like holding up a hand in prayer or helping a child—rather than seeking recognition for grand feats. Ultimately, the message urges believers to persevere in doing good works, knowing that sowing to the Spirit yields eternal life, as stated in Galatians 6:8-10.
36mCFC India
Holding Fast Our Assurance Until the End - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 29, 2025 · 36m
The message emphasizes holding fast to faith until the end by maintaining a sincere longing for God, even when others might judge or discourage. The speaker uses examples like Zacchaeus, the woman caught in adultery, and the thief on the cross to illustrate God's boundless mercy for sinners. Ultimately, achieving a holy life requires not just asking for it, but passionately hunger and thirsting for it, which must then lead to practicing mercy toward others.
20mCFC India
Completing God’s Plan for Our Lives - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 22, 2025 · 20m
The speaker emphasizes that life itself is a miracle, drawing from Psalm 139 to show that God knew and planned for every detail of our lives before we were born. He stresses that while God forgives past sins, true repentance involves a deep sorrow that motivates one to actively cooperate with God's plan for the remaining years. The message urges listeners to take their relationship with God seriously, lest they waste time through casualness or disobedience.
44mCFC India
Just As God Commanded | ದೇವರು ಅಜ್ಞಾಪಿಸಿದಂತೆಯೇ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Sep 17, 2025 · 44m
The sermon draws lessons from the Old Testament account of Moses building the Tabernacle, emphasizing that God's glory resides not in outward splendor but in the inner reality. The central message is that believers are God's temple, and therefore, the focus must be on maintaining a pure heart and life lived according to God's will, rather than external appearances. True glory comes when one's life reflects God's commandments, leading to the manifestation of God's glory.
1h 9mCFC India
Entering the Life of Victory - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 15, 2025 · 1h 9m
The speaker argues that true victory over sin requires a determined effort to learn to walk, comparing this to a child learning to walk rather than remaining perpetually carried. He posits that a wholehearted disciple should achieve this 'life of victory' in about two years, drawing parallels to the Israelites' original two-year plan after leaving Egypt. He emphasizes that spiritual maturity requires actively engaging with the struggle rather than remaining in a state of perpetual comfort or care.
58mCFC India
Loving Christ Supremely - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 8, 2025 · 58m
True worship is not merely singing praise or giving thanks, but a deep, daily declaration that one desires nothing on earth except Christ. The speaker emphasizes that spiritual growth comes from being a worshipper, exemplified by Job, rather than just accumulating Bible knowledge. This devotion requires constantly prioritizing Christ above all earthly desires, including career, family comfort, and even ministry itself.