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10mUnderstand And Appreciate Your Wife - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 31
33mSome Right Attitudes As We Enter A New Year - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 23
57m7.Temptations That Women Face | 7.ಸ್ತ್ರೀಯರು ಎದುರಿಸುವ ಶೋಧನೆಗಳು | Sis.Annie Poonen
Annie Poonen · Dec 30
20mNew-Covenant Fasting - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 15
3m 55sQ5 How To Have A Healthy Interest In Sports Without Being Addicted To It - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Aug 25
58mThanksgiving, Praise And Worship - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 30
1h 14mQuestion And Answer - Jeremy Utley
Jeremy Utley · Jan 6
1m 45sQ&A_17.How do I have spiritual consistency and assurance like Jesus had during his teenage years?
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22
2m 17sQ&A_16.How do I pray without zoning out or falling asleep during family and church prayer?
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22
3m 33sQ&A_15.How to meditate on God’s word ? Not just reading but to go deeper into it! - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22
3m 1sQ&A_11.I tend to treat God like a genie, only approaching Him.....How can I overcome this mindset?
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22
3m 16sQ&A_3.I easily get tempted and fall into sin often in college....how do I avoid this? - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Nov 21
4m 9sHow Long Should I Pray? - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 21
35mFive Lessons The Lord Has Taught Me In 65 Years - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 19
13mThis Habit Changed My Life From Last 65 Years - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 18
58mAsk, Seek And knock - Vincent (Brothers Meeting)
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Nov 7
1h 0mSanctification | 3. A Disciplined Body - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 4
47mLook Upward, Then Inward, Then Outward - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 27
1h 16mThe Importance Of Giving Thanks To God Always - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 12
23mGod Has Prepared A Table For Us - Vincent Wilson
Vincent Wilson · Sep 20
25mGod Gives Wisdom For Raising Children - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 8
44mIn Everything Give Thanks - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 31
1h 21mThe Apostles Whom Jesus Chose - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 24
5mLessons from the life of Hannah - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 18
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.
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.
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.
57mCFC India
7.Temptations That Women Face | 7.ಸ್ತ್ರೀಯರು ಎದುರಿಸುವ ಶೋಧನೆಗಳು | Sis.Annie Poonen
Annie Poonen · Dec 30, 2025 · 57m
The speaker shares a personal testimony about her spiritual journey, emphasizing the importance of not giving up on faith, especially when facing doubts. She recounts a time when she felt she was not truly a child of God, leading her to commit to a deep, persistent prayer life. This experience underscores the need for believers to remain vigilant and actively seek confirmation of their relationship with Jesus Christ.
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.
3m 55sCFC India
Q5 How To Have A Healthy Interest In Sports Without Being Addicted To It - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Aug 25, 2025 · 3m 55s
The speaker advises that maintaining a healthy interest in hobbies like sports is possible as long as nothing becomes an idol in one's life. He emphasizes that deepening one's intimate fellowship with Jesus through prayer causes worldly interests to
58mCFC India
Thanksgiving, Praise And Worship - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 30, 2025 · 58m
The speaker encourages establishing a daily habit of waking up and asking God to open the heart to listen to His voice, referencing Isaiah 50:4. He emphasizes that sin is what plugs our spiritual ears, and to maintain spiritual receptivity, one must also cultivate good habits in relationships by practicing forgiveness and rejecting negative memories. Ultimately, the message stresses that listening to God's word is the most needful priority, even above service.
1h 14mCFC India
Question And Answer - Jeremy Utley
Jeremy Utley · Jan 6, 2025 · 1h 14m
The speaker advises that when facing work-related stress, one must consistently bring their cares to the Lord rather than worrying or talking to oneself. He emphasizes that every pressure point should be seen as an opportunity to lean on God, quoting Hudson Taylor that the question is not whether pressure comes, but where it comes from. For balancing life areas, he suggests that balance is a continuous journey, not a destination, and encourages open conversation with one's spouse and family about setting proper boundaries.
1m 45sCFC India
Q&A_17.How do I have spiritual consistency and assurance like Jesus had during his teenage years?
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22, 2024 · 1m 45s
Spiritual consistency is maintained by consistently crying out to God each morning, acknowledging dependence like a baby needing milk. Secondly, when one inevitably falls, the secret to consistency is rising back up quickly. The speaker emphasizes that this practice of daily reliance and rapid repentance mirrors Jesus' own pattern of crying out to the Father.
2m 17sCFC India
Q&A_16.How do I pray without zoning out or falling asleep during family and church prayer?
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22, 2024 · 2m 17s
Prayer is defined as maintaining a constant connection with God, like keeping a phone line open, rather than continuous speaking. When zoning out during long or repetitive prayers, the goal should be to tune the heart toward God's presence, rather than condemning oneself. It is okay to zone out from the human prayer, but never from the relationship with God.
3m 33sCFC India
Q&A_15.How to meditate on God’s word ? Not just reading but to go deeper into it! - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22, 2024 · 3m 33s
The speaker advises moving beyond merely reading the Bible to truly meditating on its content to allow it to change one's life. He encourages readers to approach scripture with the intention of seeking specific guidance from God for that day, rather than just completing a chapter. Starting the day by listening to a devotional or reading a chapter with focused intention can help draw out life-changing insights.
3m 1sCFC India
Q&A_11.I tend to treat God like a genie, only approaching Him.....How can I overcome this mindset?
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22, 2024 · 3m 1s
The speaker addresses the common tendency to treat God like a genie, only approaching Him when needing something. He uses the Parable of the Prodigal Son to illustrate that while the son initially sought material provision, the father's ultimate desire was simply for reconciliation and companionship. The goal is to move beyond seeking blessings and instead desire the mature relationship of simply being with God.
3m 16sCFC India
Q&A_3.I easily get tempted and fall into sin often in college....how do I avoid this? - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Nov 21, 2024 · 3m 16s
The speaker advises that when faced with temptation, such as seeing immodest dressing, one should not judge others but rather pray to God for strength to pass the test. He emphasizes that the danger lies not in the initial glance, but in dwelling on the temptation, which leads to lust and sin. Practical steps include physically or digitally 'running away' from the temptation by closing browsers, setting app boundaries, or turning away when necessary.
4m 9sCFC India
How Long Should I Pray? - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 21, 2024 · 4m 9s
The speaker addresses the question of how long one should pray, referencing Luke 18:1, which teaches that believers must pray all the time and not lose heart. He clarifies that praying 24 hours does not mean being on one's knees constantly, but rather maintaining a heart and mind that is always open to hearing what the Lord is saying throughout the day, using the analogy of an always-open police radio.
35mCFC India
Five Lessons The Lord Has Taught Me In 65 Years - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 19, 2024 · 35m
The speaker shares five lessons learned over 65 years, emphasizing the importance of remaining assured of God's love, citing John 17:23. He advises starting each day by praying intimately to God (
13mCFC India
This Habit Changed My Life From Last 65 Years - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 18, 2024 · 13m
The central message is the necessity of maintaining a constant, open heart to God's word, drawing parallels from Ephesians 2 and Isaiah 50. The speaker emphasizes that the key to a fulfilling Christian life is making time every morning, even just a few minutes, to intentionally listen to Jesus and God's guidance before starting daily activities. This practice of constant receptivity is presented as the highest standard of Christian living, superior to merely accumulating hours of prayer.
58mCFC India
Ask, Seek And knock - Vincent (Brothers Meeting)
CFC Messages · Nov 7, 2024 · 58m
The speaker recounts his personal journey of spiritual emptiness and his realization that he needed the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes that receiving the Spirit is not optional but essential for a full Christian life, contrasting this with those who are satisfied with a powerless existence. The message stresses that God's concern for us is greater than our own, and that waiting patiently and overcoming unbelief are crucial to receiving the fullness of the Spirit's power.
1h 0mCFC India
Sanctification | 3. A Disciplined Body - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 4, 2024 · 1h 0m
The central message is that true sanctification requires the Spirit to be primary, guiding the soul (mind, emotions, will) and body. The speaker emphasizes that prayer is primarily about listening to the Holy Spirit, rather than just speaking. He warns against allowing the soul's intellect or emotions to become self-sufficient, advocating instead for constant dependence on the Spirit, symbolized by the Tree of Life.
47mCFC India
Look Upward, Then Inward, Then Outward - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 27, 2023 · 47m
The sermon advises believers to reorient their focus by prioritizing worship over service, drawing parallels from the angels' wings and Jesus' teachings. The speaker emphasizes that true worship involves heartfelt devotion to God, as exemplified by the woman in Samaria, and that this foundational worship must precede any form of service for it to be effective. He urges the audience to begin their day by focusing on their heavenly Father rather than immediate earthly needs.
1h 16mCFC India
The Importance Of Giving Thanks To God Always - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 12, 2023 · 1h 16m
The speaker emphasizes that true eternal life is not merely living forever, but rather possessing a portion of God's own life, which has no beginning or end. He stresses that knowing God personally is far more vital than merely knowing Bible verses, urging listeners to treat prophetic words like homework—requiring repetition and application—to truly internalize them. The ultimate goal of Christian life should be getting to know Jesus, as defined in John 17:3.
23mCFC India
God Has Prepared A Table For Us - Vincent Wilson
Vincent Wilson · Sep 20, 2023 · 23m
The message emphasizes that God prepares a table for those who love Him, drawing parallels from scripture like Psalm 25 and Isaiah. Jesus seeks to dine with the humble and brokenhearted, contrasting this with the superficiality of worldly concerns. The core message is that true fellowship and receiving revelation come from spending dedicated time with Jesus, rather than being consumed by works or preparations.
25mCFC India
God Gives Wisdom For Raising Children - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 8, 2023 · 25m
The speaker compares the natural tendency to only engage with adults to the Pharisees, suggesting that a true measure of Christ-likeness is showing genuine interest in children. He draws parallels between the Israelites' backsliding and the church's decline, emphasizing that God often uses humble, unexpected sources—like a baby—to deliver His people. The sermon concludes by stressing that true prayer is an expression of helpless dependence on God, exemplified by the parents of the man of God, and advises mothers to model submission to their husbands.
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.
1h 21mCFC India
The Apostles Whom Jesus Chose - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 24, 2023 · 1h 21m
The sermon encourages listeners to overcome discouragement by studying the example of Jesus choosing the twelve apostles. The central message is that major life decisions, especially those with long-term consequences, require deep reliance on God's will rather than personal opinion or reason. The speaker emphasizes that true wisdom involves waiting on the Lord through extended prayer, mirroring Jesus' example, and trusting God's sovereignty even when others are offended.
5mCFC India
Lessons from the life of Hannah - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 18, 2023 · 5m
The life of Hannah illustrates that when barren women sought God in intense prayer, God fulfilled their needs, as seen with Samuel's birth. The key lesson is that true breakthrough occurs when our focus shifts from our personal needs to God's greater purpose. Hannah's prayer evolved from asking for a son to dedicating him entirely to the Lord's service, which was crucial for restoring Israel.