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1h 16mTeens’ Questions and Answers with Sunil Poonen (7th February 2026)
Sunil Poonen · Feb 28
55mUnderstanding God's Ways - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 11
11mForgive Others As God Forgives Us - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 31
56m8.The Video Tape Of Our Memory | 8.ನಮ್ಮ ನೆನಪಿನ ದೃಶ್ಯ ಸುರುಳಿ (ವೀಡಿಯೋ ಟೇಪ್) | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 30
1h 2m4.The Danger Of Hidden Sins | 4.ರಹಸ್ಯ ಪಾಪಗಳ ಅಪಾಯ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Dec 29
1h 0m3.Sensitivity To Small Things | 3.ಚಿಕ್ಕ ವಿಷಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮತೆ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Dec 29
28mBeauty for Ashes - Skit (Musical)
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Dec 24
57mThe True Grace Of God | The Missing Messages In Today's Christianity | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 17
20mCompleting God’s Plan for Our Lives - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 22
56mPrinciples Of God's Kingdom - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 31
6mQ9 How To Know When God Is Speaking To Me From The Bible - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Aug 25
4m 3sQ6 How To Overcome Feeling Rejected & Unworthy When One Fails To Obey - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Aug 25
1h 3mQuestion And Answer - Sunil Poonen (Global Teens Meeting)
Sunil Poonen · Aug 11
34mYour Body Belongs To God - Sunil Poonen (Global Teens Meeting)
Sunil Poonen · Aug 9
1h 3mDevotional Life Of Job - Vincent
Vincent · May 22
1h 2mThe Wisdom Of Forgiveness | ಕ್ಷಮಾಪಣೆಯ ಜ್ಞಾನ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Dec 31
1h 11mQuestion And Answer - Sunil Poonen (Teens Meeting, 16th November 2024)
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22
5mQ&A_21.At what age should I take baptism in the church? - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22
1m 45sQ&A_17.How do I have spiritual consistency and assurance like Jesus had during his teenage years?
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22
5mQ&A_8.How can I know when I am living by rules and when I am living by the Spirit? - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Nov 21
3m 11sQ&A_5.I did a really terrible thing once.....God could've just made me not do it. Why did He let me?
Sunil Poonen · Nov 21
8mQ&A_2.I have been defeated in sexual thoughts in my mind and body. How could I repent from these....
Sunil Poonen · Nov 21
6mQ&A_1.What does it mean to be in fellowship with God? - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Nov 21
7mExhortation For Happy Married Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 21
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 16mCFC India
Teens’ Questions and Answers with Sunil Poonen (7th February 2026)
Sunil Poonen · Feb 28, 2026 · 1h 16m
The speaker assures listeners that Jesus came specifically for sinners, not for the good, and that no one is too bad for God's forgiveness. True repentance is described not as following a formula, but as a genuine, heart-deep change—a turning away from sin—like a pig becoming a cat. The core message emphasizes running back to God in humility, knowing that God's pardon is abundant, even after repeated falls.
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.
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.
56mCFC India
8.The Video Tape Of Our Memory | 8.ನಮ್ಮ ನೆನಪಿನ ದೃಶ್ಯ ಸುರುಳಿ (ವೀಡಿಯೋ ಟೇಪ್) | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 30, 2025 · 56m
The sermon emphasizes that God sees the heart, not just outward appearances, referencing scripture passages about judgment. The speaker uses the analogy of a video camera recording everything—thoughts, words, and actions—to illustrate that our entire lives will be recorded and revealed before God. True security comes not from hiding secrets, but from confessing all sins and acknowledging them in the light of Christ's sacrifice, which can then cleanse and remove those sins.
1h 2mCFC India
4.The Danger Of Hidden Sins | 4.ರಹಸ್ಯ ಪಾಪಗಳ ಅಪಾಯ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Dec 29, 2025 · 1h 2m
The sermon emphasizes that true Christianity involves acknowledging sin and recognizing that Jesus died for sinners, not just for Christians. It warns against judging others, as only God has the authority to judge. Furthermore, the speaker cautions against being enslaved by worldly temptations, such as money, and stresses that one cannot serve two masters—God and the world/sin. The core message is to live in constant awareness of one's dependence on Christ's sacrifice.
1h 0mCFC India
3.Sensitivity To Small Things | 3.ಚಿಕ್ಕ ವಿಷಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮತೆ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Dec 29, 2025 · 1h 0m
The speaker discusses the misunderstanding of salvation, clarifying that Jesus saves us from sin, not from hell in the future. He emphasizes that our focus should be on the present reality of being saved from sin, as stated in the New Covenant's first promise. Furthermore, he addresses the need for believers to guard their conscience and to rise quickly from sin, comparing falling into sin to tripping over a banana peel or a stone, which happens unexpectedly.
28mCFC India
transcribingBeauty for Ashes - Skit (Musical)
CFC Messages · Dec 24, 2025 · 28m
This video is a musical skit depicting biblical women who experienced transformation and found redemption through turning to God. It showcases how God's glory works within them, resulting in lives that reflect beauty despite past struggles. The content focuses on stories of women's spiritual journeys.
57mCFC India
The True Grace Of God | The Missing Messages In Today's Christianity | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 17, 2025 · 57m
The central message is that true Christian life requires the inner reality to match the outward appearance, a concept of 'living the truth.' This truth, realized through Jesus Christ, is superior to the external adherence to law. The speaker warns against hypocrisy, emphasizing that while one should confess sins only to God, one must never pretend to be okay or spiritual when one is not, as pretense leads to spiritual danger.
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.
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.
6mCFC India
Q9 How To Know When God Is Speaking To Me From The Bible - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Aug 25, 2025 · 6m
The speaker advises that true divine guidance from Scripture is characterized by a peace that cannot be explained, convicting the listener of sin, and inviting them toward repentance and a higher calling. He emphasizes that Scripture acts as a light and nourishment, building up rather than tearing down. Ultimately, knowing God's will involves renewing the mind by consistently reading and memorizing the Word, which, like a sharp sword, separates worldly feelings from spiritual truth.
4m 3sCFC India
Q6 How To Overcome Feeling Rejected & Unworthy When One Fails To Obey - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Aug 25, 2025 · 4m 3s
The speaker addresses the feeling of rejection and unworthiness that arises from failing to obey God's commands. He clarifies that feeling unworthy whether one obeys or disobeys is actually a good place to be, as it acknowledges that all worthiness belongs only to God. Believers should forget past failures or successes and instead press forward daily, running back to Jesus's grace and power.
1h 3mCFC India
Question And Answer - Sunil Poonen (Global Teens Meeting)
Sunil Poonen · Aug 11, 2025 · 1h 3m
The speaker addresses the struggle with sin, particularly pornography and sexual temptation, reassuring the listener that falling into sin does not mean losing salvation if there is a genuine desire to repent. He advises that instead of focusing on overcoming a specific sin, the true pursuit should be maintaining constant, intimate fellowship with God. This focus on God's presence makes worldly temptations and sins seem less desirable by comparison.
34mCFC India
Your Body Belongs To God - Sunil Poonen (Global Teens Meeting)
Sunil Poonen · Aug 9, 2025 · 34m
The speaker assures the audience that no matter how sinful or defeated they feel, God's love is constant, and returning to Him always results in celebration, as illustrated by the Prodigal Son. He emphasizes that salvation is not about perfect performance but about returning in repentance. The central message is that the body belongs to God, as it is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and believers are not their own.
1h 3mCFC India
Devotional Life Of Job - Vincent
Vincent · May 22, 2025 · 1h 3m
The speaker emphasizes that merely reading scripture is insufficient; true learning requires understanding the context, and most importantly, applying the word to one's personal life to prompt repentance. The ultimate purpose of receiving God's word is the salvation of the soul. The message draws parallels between the exemplary lives of Old Testament saints and the need for believers to continually draw closer to God's word and to God Himself.
1h 2mCFC India
The Wisdom Of Forgiveness | ಕ್ಷಮಾಪಣೆಯ ಜ್ಞಾನ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Dec 31, 2024 · 1h 2m
The sermon emphasizes that God seeks the lost and calls sinners to repentance, rather than only seeking the righteous. True repentance requires a daily turning away from sin, not just a one-time conversion experience. Furthermore, Jesus's ministry shows that he ministered to those considered 'sick' or spiritually needy, not just those who felt healthy. The core message is that we must continually seek God and forgive others, as God does not condemn those who confess their sins.
1h 11mCFC India
Question And Answer - Sunil Poonen (Teens Meeting, 16th November 2024)
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22, 2024 · 1h 11m
Fellowship with God is best understood like an electrical connection; sin acts like a storm that cuts the wire, causing a desperate need to restore the connection, rather than just focusing on conquering the sin itself. The most important goal is maintaining this unbroken fellowship with the Father. When facing struggles like sexual thoughts, viewing them as a threat to this connection, rather than just a sin to be overcome, makes repentance and restoration easier.
5mCFC India
Q&A_21.At what age should I take baptism in the church? - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Nov 22, 2024 · 5m
Baptism is best understood as a celebration or testimony of the new birth, not the actual event itself. The most crucial element is having a genuine new life in Christ, characterized by a desire to follow Jesus and stop sinning. While there is no set age, the decision to be baptized should come from a place of personal maturity where one can sincerely declare that the world is behind them and the cross is before them, free from external pressure.
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.
5mCFC India
Q&A_8.How can I know when I am living by rules and when I am living by the Spirit? - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Nov 21, 2024 · 5m
The speaker distinguishes between living by man-made rules and living by the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that the New Covenant is not based on letter/rules but on the Spirit, which gives life. Instead of creating personal rules that lead to condemnation, believers should seek to be filled with the Spirit, which provides guidance and liberty. This guidance is likened to a GPS, warning of wrong turns, and the process includes repentance and being rerouted back to the right path.
3m 11sCFC India
Q&A_5.I did a really terrible thing once.....God could've just made me not do it. Why did He let me?
Sunil Poonen · Nov 21, 2024 · 3m 11s
The speaker addresses the guilt associated with past terrible actions, explaining that God gave humanity free will, which allows for sin. The core message is that no sin, no matter how terrible, can be worse than what Christ endured, and God offers complete redemption through repentance. Believers are encouraged to accept God's forgiveness, which replaces the past sin with a new heart and new life.
8mCFC India
Q&A_2.I have been defeated in sexual thoughts in my mind and body. How could I repent from these....
Sunil Poonen · Nov 21, 2024 · 8m
The speaker addresses the struggle with sexual thoughts, advising that the focus should be on restoring fellowship with God rather than just conquering sin. True repentance involves tears and a desire to never separate from God again, which is achieved through God's power and the Holy Spirit. The message emphasizes that a righteous person is defined by their ability to fall seven times and rise up seven times, and the greatest sin to guard against is discouragement and condemnation.
6mCFC India
Q&A_1.What does it mean to be in fellowship with God? - Sunil Poonen
Sunil Poonen · Nov 21, 2024 · 6m
True fellowship with God is best understood as a constant, unbroken connection, like electricity or a Wi-Fi signal. Sin or idolizing anything else acts like a disruption that cuts this connection, making us desperate to restore it. The focus should not be on merely conquering sin, but on maintaining the desire for constant fellowship with the Father, which is restored through repentance.
7mCFC India
Exhortation For Happy Married Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 21, 2024 · 7m
The speaker draws parallels between the necessary commitment in a Christian marriage and the concept of true repentance, which requires a complete turning away from sin toward God. He emphasizes that a happy marriage is built on mutual love, forgiveness, and patience, rather than demands or focusing on material comforts like food or possessions. The most vital element is the atmosphere of love and mutual respect within the home, which serves as a model for children to follow God.