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1h 32mBeing Righteous, Merciful And Humble | ನೀತಿವಂತರಾಗಿರುವುದು, ಕರುಣೆ ಮತ್ತು ದೀನತೆಯುಳ್ಳವರಾಗಿರುವುದು |Kannada
Zac Poonen · Apr 14
33mSome Right Attitudes As We Enter A New Year - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 23
1h 5m6.Why We Believe Jesus Is The Only Way | 6.ಯೇಸುವೇ ಒಂದೇ ಮಾರ್ಗವೆಂದು ನಾವು ಏಕೆ ನಂಬುತ್ತೇವೆ? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 30
3h 0mZac Poonen: Personal Questions – Honest Answers (Dec.2003)
Zac Poonen · Oct 1
36mHolding Fast Our Assurance Until the End - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 29
50mWhat Genuine Reverence for God Produces - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 27
59mKnowing The Father Frees Us From Fear | ತಂದೆಯನ್ನು ಅರಿಯುವುದು ನಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಭಯದಿಂದ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆಗೊಳಿಸುತ್ತದೆ
Zac Poonen · Sep 17
20mNew-Covenant Fasting - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 15
56mPrinciples Of God's Kingdom - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 31
17mGod Needs Godly Offspring - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 25
30mGod Needs Godly Offspring | ದೇವರು ನಮ್ಮಿಂದ ದೇವಭಕ್ತಿಯುಳ್ಳ ಸಂತಾನವನ್ನು ಬಯಸುತ್ತಾರೆ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Aug 25
1h 3mBe Rooted And Grounded In Love | ಪ್ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬೇರೂರಿ ಮತ್ತು ನೆಲೆಗೊಂಡಿರಿ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Apr 8
26mEnduring To The End - In Faithfulness And Goodness - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 22
1h 4mWisdom Is More Than Knowledge | ಜ್ಞಾನವು ತಿಳುವಳಿಕೆಗಿಂತ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನದು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Dec 31
57mSeeking God For The Spirit's Power | ಆತ್ಮನ ಶಕ್ತಿಗಾಗಿ ದೇವರನ್ನು ಹುಡುಕುವುದು | 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
1m 57sWhat Is Repentance? - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 18
57mTwo Parts of the Word of the Cross - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 18
1h 0mHow To Escape Deception - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21
49mRejoice In What God Has Done For You - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 27
1h 3mRunning The Christian Race To Win - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 28
11mLessons from the Life of Joseph - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 29
1h 1mThe Holy Spirit Reveals God's Thoughts - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 20
44mIn Everything Give Thanks - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 31
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.
1h 32mCFC India
Being Righteous, Merciful And Humble | ನೀತಿವಂತರಾಗಿರುವುದು, ಕರುಣೆ ಮತ್ತು ದೀನತೆಯುಳ್ಳವರಾಗಿರುವುದು |Kannada
Zac Poonen · Apr 14, 2026 · 1h 32m
The sermon emphasizes that when facing conflict, slander, or opposition, believers should remain silent and calm, trusting that God will fight on their behalf. The speaker draws lessons from scripture, particularly advising against engaging in arguments with people, whether in family, work, or public life. Ultimately, the message is to stand firm in faith, trusting God's protection rather than engaging in human conflict.
33mCFC India
Some Right Attitudes As We Enter A New Year - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 23, 2026 · 33m
The central message emphasizes cultivating patience and maintaining faith by remembering that God is in control of all circumstances. The speaker draws from 1 Corinthians 13 and James 1 to stress that patience is a key quality of love and that God allows trials to build us to completeness. He concludes by urging listeners to pray with the belief that they are speaking to a loving, all-powerful Heavenly Father, and to strive for a life of spiritual rest.
1h 5mCFC India
6.Why We Believe Jesus Is The Only Way | 6.ಯೇಸುವೇ ಒಂದೇ ಮಾರ್ಗವೆಂದು ನಾವು ಏಕೆ ನಂಬುತ್ತೇವೆ? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 30, 2025 · 1h 5m
The sermon emphasizes that believers must always be ready to answer questions about why Jesus is the only way to God. The speaker stresses that this defense should be done with humility and gentleness, never through arguing or confrontation. True conviction comes from understanding the truth and speaking it with grace, rather than engaging in debates.
3h 0mCFC India
Zac Poonen: Personal Questions – Honest Answers (Dec.2003)
Zac Poonen · Oct 1, 2025 · 3h 0m
The speaker discusses his journey of faith, emphasizing that true assurance of salvation comes not from good upbringing or good deeds, but from God's sovereign choice and love. He shares that his certainty came from anchoring himself to John 6:37, and he affirms that his faith is based on God's word rather than on dramatic spiritual experiences. He concludes by noting that his awareness of sin and God's grace has deepened over time.
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.
50mCFC India
What Genuine Reverence for God Produces - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 27, 2025 · 50m
The core message is that pleasing God requires only faith, which is simply believing that the Creator loves us unconditionally, regardless of our imperfections. The speaker emphasizes that God's love is superior to any earthly love, and we must overcome the tendency to feel condemned by remembering God's boundless goodness. This understanding of God's love is what constitutes true faith.
59mCFC India
Knowing The Father Frees Us From Fear | ತಂದೆಯನ್ನು ಅರಿಯುವುದು ನಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಭಯದಿಂದ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆಗೊಳಿಸುತ್ತದೆ
Zac Poonen · Sep 17, 2025 · 59m
The central message is that knowing the Father frees us from fear, as stated in John 14:18, which says that perfect love casts out fear. The speaker emphasizes that true security and relationship with God, rather than wealth or earthly power, is the source of freedom from fear, particularly the fear of God's punishment. Believers have a direct, immediate connection to God through Christ, unlike previous covenants, allowing them to approach the Father directly.
20mCFC India
New-Covenant Fasting - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 15, 2025 · 20m
Jesus taught that when fasting, the focus should be on the inner attitude and motive, not the external action, unlike the old covenant. Fasting is presented as a response to a deep burden for God's name to be glorified, but it is also a valuable discipline that helps free us from the slavery of food and builds self-control. Ultimately, the ability to fast and pray effectively is linked to having sufficient faith, as demonstrated by Jesus's power over the demons in Matthew 17.
56mCFC India
Principles Of God's Kingdom - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 31, 2025 · 56m
The sermon reviews several key biblical verses, emphasizing that believers must take seriously the accountability for every careless word spoken, as one's words can justify or condemn. It stresses the necessity of genuine repentance and forgiveness, noting that mere good deeds cannot replace an apology for a wrong. The speaker encourages the audience to boldly declare promises like, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid," and to trust in God's provision through every trial.
17mCFC India
God Needs Godly Offspring - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 25, 2025 · 17m
God's ultimate purpose in uniting a husband and wife is to produce godly offspring, not merely children. Achieving this requires the grace of the Holy Spirit to teach God's ways in a world that lies. The speaker emphasizes that success in this area is not dependent on human effort or knowledge, but entirely on faith—specifically, faith in the power of Almighty God over worldly challenges. Believers must approach this with faith, trusting that God will provide the necessary power and grace.
30mCFC India
God Needs Godly Offspring | ದೇವರು ನಮ್ಮಿಂದ ದೇವಭಕ್ತಿಯುಳ್ಳ ಸಂತಾನವನ್ನು ಬಯಸುತ್ತಾರೆ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Aug 25, 2025 · 30m
The central message is that God desires a generation characterized by divine devotion, not just biological offspring. This requires the help of the Holy Spirit to raise children in a divine way, as the world is currently under the influence of evil. True strength comes not from worldly power or intellect, but from unwavering faith in God's power, which is demonstrated by declaring 'Amen' to God's promises.
1h 3mCFC India
Be Rooted And Grounded In Love | ಪ್ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬೇರೂರಿ ಮತ್ತು ನೆಲೆಗೊಂಡಿರಿ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Apr 8, 2025 · 1h 3m
The sermon emphasizes that true Christian life must be rooted first and foremost in love for Jesus Christ, as highlighted in 1 Corinthians 13. The speaker contrasts the superficiality of worldly love with the profound, sacrificial love exemplified by Jesus, who acted out of obedience to the Father's command. Ultimately, following Christ means carrying the cross, which is an act motivated by love for the Father, not by human obligation or perceived need within the local church.
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.
1h 4mCFC India
Wisdom Is More Than Knowledge | ಜ್ಞಾನವು ತಿಳುವಳಿಕೆಗಿಂತ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನದು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Dec 31, 2024 · 1h 4m
The sermon emphasizes that divine wisdom is superior to mere knowledge or understanding, drawing parallels between building a house and filling it with furniture. True wisdom, exemplified by the tax collector in the parable, comes from recognizing one's spiritual poverty and relying entirely on God's grace rather than self-effort or accumulated knowledge. The speaker urges the congregation to prioritize seeking wisdom over accumulating knowledge, as pride in one's own understanding can be dangerous.
57mCFC India
Seeking God For The Spirit's Power | ಆತ್ಮನ ಶಕ್ತಿಗಾಗಿ ದೇವರನ್ನು ಹುಡುಕುವುದು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Nov 28, 2024 · 57m
The sermon emphasizes that God honors those who honor Him, drawing lessons from Psalm 91 and James. Key takeaways include that we must actively seek God, ask Him with the right motives (not for self-glorification), and approach Him with unwavering faith. The speaker recounts the early church's experience, noting that their power came from genuinely seeking the Holy Spirit for God's glory, not for personal recognition or ministry success.
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.
1m 57sCFC India
What Is Repentance? - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 18, 2024 · 1m 57s
The Apostle Paul preached consistently on two main subjects: repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ. True repentance is not merely facing sin while keeping one eye on God; it requires a complete turn away from anything displeasing to God, like the military command 'about turn.'
57mCFC India
Two Parts of the Word of the Cross - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 18, 2024 · 57m
The speaker explains that salvation involves three tenses—past, present, and future—and that the Word of the Cross is central to this process. He argues that the Word of the Cross is considered foolishness by both unbelievers and many believers who are content with a superficial understanding of faith. True salvation requires accepting that Christ's work is sufficient, which means turning from self-centeredness to being God-centered, as exemplified by Jesus' purpose to do the will of the Father.
1h 0mCFC India
How To Escape Deception - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21, 2024 · 1h 0m
The speaker warns against spiritual deception, urging listeners to distinguish between a true spiritual father and a mere teacher who seeks personal gain. He emphasizes that true spiritual concern is focused on the believer's eternal well-being, comparing this to the Holy Spirit's singular purpose of preparing the bride for Christ. The core defense against deception is maintaining fervent, unwavering devotion to Jesus Christ.
49mCFC India
Rejoice In What God Has Done For You - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 27, 2023 · 49m
The speaker discusses the importance of understanding Bible translations, cautioning that historical context and cultural shifts can lead to misunderstandings. He uses examples from the King James Version and the New American Standard Bible to illustrate how translators can sometimes compromise the original meaning to align with existing church traditions or modern sensibilities. The core message emphasizes that the Bible's main teaching is to love God and neighbor, and readers must be critically aware of translation nuances.
1h 3mCFC India
Running The Christian Race To Win - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 28, 2023 · 1h 3m
The Christian life is compared to a race, drawing parallels from Hebrews 11 and 12. The central message is that believers have a greater opportunity than those in the Old Testament to run this race by faith in Jesus Christ. To run effectively, one must lay aside every encumbrance, such as unresolved matters or sin, and fix their eyes on Jesus, who also ran this race by overcoming daily temptations.
11mCFC India
Lessons from the Life of Joseph - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 29, 2023 · 11m
The speaker emphasizes the absolute sovereignty of God, illustrating this through the life of Joseph. He teaches that God's plan cannot be thwarted by human jealousy, malice, or difficulty. Furthermore, the message stresses that God can use the very evil actions of others to fulfill His ultimate purpose for our lives, encouraging listeners to remain faithful and study scripture during times of plenty.
1h 1mCFC India
The Holy Spirit Reveals God's Thoughts - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 20, 2023 · 1h 1m
The central message emphasizes that true faith is not intellectual knowledge but a helpless dependence upon God, like a branch depending on a tree for sap. The speaker urges the congregation to remain humble and continually seek the Holy Spirit, warning against relying on past experience or cleverness. He stresses the importance of repeatedly preaching foundational truths, as this is necessary for both the established members and the new converts.
44mCFC India
In Everything Give Thanks - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 31, 2023 · 44m
The speaker emphasizes that a major sin is complaining, citing Deuteronomy 28 to warn that a lack of joy in serving God leads to hardship. He contrasts this with the example of Jehoshaphat, who, instead of fighting a massive enemy force, had his people praise the Lord first, leading to victory. The core message is that true faith, characteristic of the New Covenant, means praising God *before* seeing the answer, trusting in Christ's victory over Satan.