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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
35mTrue Riches And Wise Fathers | ನಿಜವಾದ ಐಶ್ವರ್ಯ ಹಾಗೂ ಜ್ಞಾನಿಗಳಾದ ತಂದೆಗಳು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Jul 17
19mTrue Riches and Wise Fathers - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17
15mRight Attitudes When We Break Bread | ನಾವು ರೊಟ್ಟಿ ಮುರಿಯುವಾಗ ಹೊಂದಬೇಕಾದ ಸರಿಯಾದ ಮನೋಭಾವಗಳು |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
1h 43mControlling Our Tongue | ನಮ್ಮ ನಾಲಿಗೆಯನ್ನು ನಿಯಂತ್ರಿಸುವುದು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Apr 22
1h 32mBeing Righteous, Merciful And Humble | ನೀತಿವಂತರಾಗಿರುವುದು, ಕರುಣೆ ಮತ್ತು ದೀನತೆಯುಳ್ಳವರಾಗಿರುವುದು |Kannada
Zac Poonen · Apr 14
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
10mUnderstand And Appreciate Your Wife - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 31
55mUnderstanding God's Ways - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 11
33mSome Right Attitudes As We Enter A New Year - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 23
23mForgive Others As God Forgives Us | ದೇವರು ನಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿದಂತೆ ನಾವು ಇತರರನ್ನು ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಬೇಕು | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 2
11mForgive Others As God Forgives Us - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 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.
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.
35mCFC India
True Riches And Wise Fathers | ನಿಜವಾದ ಐಶ್ವರ್ಯ ಹಾಗೂ ಜ್ಞಾನಿಗಳಾದ ತಂದೆಗಳು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Jul 17, 2026 · 35m
The sermon emphasizes the need for believers to be diligent in examining their inner lives, comparing it to how carefully we tend to our physical bodies, especially our eyes. True riches are identified as conforming to Christ's likeness, receiving the anointing of the Holy Spirit (which should be sought daily), and having revelation from Scripture that surpasses mere intellectual understanding.
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.
15mCFC India
Right Attitudes When We Break Bread | ನಾವು ರೊಟ್ಟಿ ಮುರಿಯುವಾಗ ಹೊಂದಬೇಕಾದ ಸರಿಯಾದ ಮನೋಭಾವಗಳು |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17, 2026 · 15m
The central message is that when gathered around the Lord's table, believers must abandon any tendency to compare themselves or others in terms of status or greatness. Instead, they should adopt a mindset characterized by mutual love, trust, and recognizing God's grace despite human imperfection. The speaker emphasizes that our focus should be on Christ's service rather than internal competition.
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.
1h 43mCFC India
Controlling Our Tongue | ನಮ್ಮ ನಾಲಿಗೆಯನ್ನು ನಿಯಂತ್ರಿಸುವುದು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Apr 22, 2026 · 1h 43m
The sermon emphasizes the need for balance in all areas of life, warning against neglecting the most important aspects of faith for minor details. Drawing parallels to biblical warnings, the speaker stresses that true spiritual growth involves moving forward in maturity rather than stagnating in past achievements. A major focus is on the need to guard the tongue, as leakage in speech can drain spiritual power and lead to a life burdened by inconsistency.
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.
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.
10mCFC India
Understand And Appreciate Your Wife - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 31, 2026 · 10m
The central message is that a husband's attitude toward his wife directly impacts his ability to pray, as highlighted in 1 Peter 3:7. Husbands must understand their wives are weaker vessels and treat them with honor, while also recognizing them as fellow heirs. Genuine appreciation for one's wife must be expressed sincerely, even when she is not present to hear it.
55mCFC India
Understanding God's Ways - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 11, 2026 · 55m
The speaker emphasizes that the most crucial element in gathering together for worship is the state of the heart, not the performance of singing or knowledge of scripture. He stresses that true spiritual reception comes from confessing known sins and maintaining a heart filled only with love toward everyone, as grudges block hearing God's word. The ultimate goal of gathering is heart transformation, not merely accumulating information.
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.
23mCFC India
Forgive Others As God Forgives Us | ದೇವರು ನಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿದಂತೆ ನಾವು ಇತರರನ್ನು ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಬೇಕು | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 2, 2026 · 23m
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian devotion must remain focused on Christ, warning against being distracted by worldly attachments, including even one's marriage life. He draws profound lessons from meditating on the cross, realizing that Christ bore the penalty of eternal hell for humanity's sins, not just a temporary suffering. This understanding of Christ's infinite sacrifice leads to a deep love for Him, which in turn empowers the believer to forgive everyone who has caused them pain or hurt throughout their lives.
11mCFC India
Forgive Others As God Forgives Us - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 31, 2025 · 11m
The speaker encourages listeners to meditate deeply on the infinite scope of Christ's sacrifice on the cross, realizing that it covered the eternal punishment for sin, not just a physical death. This profound understanding of Christ's love should motivate believers to forgive others completely, mirroring the grace Jesus demonstrated even while suffering on the cross by praying, "Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing." True forgiveness goes beyond merely ceasing bitterness; it involves actively loving those who have harmed us.