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15mZac Poonen · Jul 17
10mZac Poonen · Jul 17
45mZac Poonen · Jul 14
24mZac Poonen · Jul 14
10mZac Poonen · May 7
32mZac Poonen · Sep 17
56mZac Poonen · Aug 25
33mZac Poonen · Aug 17
43mZac Poonen · Jul 30
54mSantosh Poonen · Apr 6
12mCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 23
6mCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 22
8mCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 22
12mCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 22
6mCFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 22
5h 4mZac Poonen · Jan 20
15mSantosh Poonen · Nov 14
1h 1mVincent · Nov 6
44mZac Poonen · Sep 16
45mCharles Banna · Aug 27
25mZac Poonen · Aug 20
30mJohn Pereira · Aug 6
30mZac Poonen · Aug 6
52mCharles Banna · May 21
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.
15mCFC India
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
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.
45mCFC India
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
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.
10mCFC India
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.
32mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Sep 17, 2025 · 32m
The sermon emphasizes that true unity, both in the home and the church, is built upon submission and purity of heart. Drawing from Proverbs 14:1, the speaker argues that a woman builds her house through submission to her husband, and this principle extends to the church, where Christ is the head and all members are the body. Unity requires that the head (Christ) is submitted to the Father, and all members submit to one another, preventing Satan's influence.
56mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Aug 25, 2025 · 56m
The true measure of a church is not its size, but the presence of Christ as its head, emphasizing unity over numbers. Unity, which requires total cooperation like the parts of a body, is achieved when believers deny their self-will (the flesh) and follow Christ's example. Furthermore, the genuine fullness of the Holy Spirit is rare and valuable, requiring believers to be discerning against counterfeits.
33mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Aug 17, 2025 · 33m
The sermon emphasizes that the church is the body of Christ, built by every believer, not just by appointed leaders. While God appoints specific gifts like apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teachers to equip the saints, the primary responsibility for building the church belongs to all members. Furthermore, the speaker cautions against adopting religious titles, reminding the congregation that all believers are called 'brothers' and must live as servants.
43mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Jul 30, 2025 · 43m
The message emphasizes that the church's true dwelling place is not a physical building, but the people themselves, as the people are God's dwelling. Believers must live as a light to the world, demonstrating a profound contrast between worldly values (like money and power) and spiritual values (like purity and selfless service). Furthermore, the congregation must be filled with the Holy Spirit and maintain a clear distinction between the church and the world.
54mCFC India
Santosh Poonen · Apr 6, 2025 · 54m
The sermon emphasizes that while knowing one has a Father in Heaven is foundational, true spiritual growth requires a 'Zeal for the Father's House.' This zeal, exemplified by Jesus cleansing the temple, is not merely a cozy feeling but a passionate, consuming jealousy for God's name and house. The speaker urges the congregation to move beyond spiritual infancy and demonstrate this zeal by being willing to endure reproach for God's sake.
12mCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 23, 2025 · 12m
The sermon uses the biblical story of Nehemiah rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem to illustrate the church's call to unity and diligent work for God. It emphasizes that true Christian life means rejecting the 'spirit of Babylon'—self-centeredness and materialism—and instead building up the body of Christ through love, service, and commitment to God's will. The ultimate goal is to live in a state of spiritual Jerusalem, characterized by selfless devotion to God.
6mCFC India
transcribingCFC Messages · Jan 22, 2025 · 6m
This video is an excerpt from the CFC 50th Anniversary Celebrations and appears to feature a skit related to purity within the church context. The description directs viewers to a main link for the complete program, suggesting the skit is part of a larger celebration.
8mCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 22, 2025 · 8m
The discussion centers on maintaining unity within the church, using the planning for a conference as a microcosm for potential division. The conversation highlights how disagreements over practical matters, like catering for the conference, can threaten fellowship. Ultimately, the speakers emphasize that preserving unity and glorifying God's name is more important than any single opinion or logistical concern.
12mCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 22, 2025 · 12m
The sermon recounts God's miraculous plan for the growth of the Christian Fellowship Center (CFC), detailing how seemingly insurmountable obstacles—such as selling property, acquiring land, and building a structure—were overcome by divine intervention. Key miracles include the unexpected sale of property, the timely arrival of funds for land purchase, the miraculous availability of building materials, and the discovery of abundant groundwater at the final site. The central message is that God works in perfect timing and power to fulfill His plans for His people.
6mCFC India
CFC Messages · Jan 22, 2025 · 6m
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian fellowship, like the early church, is characterized by unity in Jesus Christ, even among people with vastly different backgrounds and personalities. He stresses that this fellowship is forged through fire and tested, requiring the acceptance of others and drawing closer to God. The message encourages the young people to seek this deep connection within the church to build a strong community dedicated to showing the Father's love.
5h 4mCFC India
transcribingZac Poonen · Jan 20, 2025 · 5h 4m
This video captures the 50th Anniversary Celebration of CFC Bangalore, featuring multiple speakers and segments. Key themes addressed include maintaining unity within the CFC leadership, building strong families, and the impact of the church. The event concludes with reflections on the church's growth and divine planting.
15mCFC India
Santosh Poonen · Nov 14, 2024 · 15m
The central message is that Christian life requires having the heart of a shepherd—a deep, active care for the needs of others, rather than focusing on personal comfort or status. Jesus felt compassion for the crowds, and this compassion should motivate believers to serve others, even if it involves inconvenience. True membership is demonstrated by this selfless care and willingness to minister to those in need.
1h 1mCFC India
Vincent · Nov 6, 2024 · 1h 1m
The speaker emphasizes the profound blessing of being part of a true church, comparing it to the dwelling place of God's glory. He recounts personal experiences of God exposing his pride and his reliance on human opinion, leading him to prioritize God's will above all else. The central message is that true spiritual growth and conviction happen when the glory of God shines brightly within the body of Christ, leading to deep repentance.
44mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Sep 16, 2024 · 44m
The sermon emphasizes that true fellowship (ananyonyate) is not merely social comfort or superficial connection, but a deep reality rooted in understanding the New Covenant established by Christ. The speaker warns against hypocrisy, urging believers to live authentically before God rather than performing for people. Genuine fellowship must first be established with the Father and the Son, as this foundational relationship supports all other relationships.
45mCFC India
Charles Banna · Aug 27, 2024 · 45m
The speaker emphasizes that Christian fellowship is a deep communion, far exceeding mere worldly friendship. He outlines four types of fellowship, focusing heavily on the vertical fellowship—the relationship between man and God. He stresses that true fellowship requires walking in the light, confessing sins immediately, and actively pursuing a life of truth, as neglecting this daily commitment leads to spiritual darkness.
25mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Aug 20, 2024 · 25m
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian fellowship is fundamentally different from worldly friendship and requires a deep connection with God the Father and Jesus Christ. He warns against hypocrisy, urging listeners to be genuinely open before God rather than merely 'acting' spiritual. Ultimately, genuine fellowship flows from a primary, strong relationship with Christ, which then strengthens horizontal relationships with others.
30mCFC India
John Pereira · Aug 6, 2024 · 30m
The central mark of a truly Christian church is the presence of the Holy Spirit and the first love for the Lord. The speaker emphasizes that the church is not the building, but the people united by the Spirit, who prioritize God's presence above all else. Furthermore, a true church must proclaim the whole counsel of God without compromise.
30mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Aug 6, 2024 · 30m
The speaker argues that true Christian churches are characterized by a commitment to the whole counsel of God, exemplified by the early believers in Ephesus. He warns that churches tend to backslide over time by lowering standards, such as regarding divorce, and that the true remnant will always be the small group dedicated to the full truth, much like the early believers who left the fading, large congregations. Standing for the complete truth, even when unpopular, is essential for a church's survival.
52mCFC India
Charles Banna · May 21, 2024 · 52m
The speaker argues that true worship is not merely a Sunday ritual but is reflected in a life lived faithfully and with a clear conscience throughout the entire week. He emphasizes that Christian assembly is vital not only for worship but also for mutual encouragement, citing Hebrews 10:25. Furthermore, he stresses that encouragement can be given daily, drawing from scripture and lived experience, as seen when the apostles encouraged the believers in Antioch.