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1h 57mZac Poonen · Jan 24
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Zac Poonen · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
True blessing under the New Covenant is not measured by material wealth and health, but by spiritual transformation and union with Christ. The mark of God's blessing is internal holiness and a clear vision of Christ, not external prosperity.
1h 57mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Jan 24, 2016 · 1h 57m
The service is a continuous act of worship, focusing heavily on praise, thanksgiving, and acknowledging God's grace through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The central themes revolve around praising God's eternal nature, confessing sin, and celebrating the redemption found in Christ's blood.
1h 36mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Jan 17, 2016 · 1h 36m
The sermon is largely a collection of worship songs and devotional readings, focusing heavily on praising God's majesty, the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and the themes of salvation and redemption. The speaker encourages the congregation to praise God through all creation and to find refuge and strength in Christ's atoning work.
1h 32mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Dec 20, 2015 · 1h 32m
The sermon focuses heavily on worship, praise, and adoration directed toward Jesus Christ, acknowledging His sacrifice on the cross and His resurrection. The message emphasizes that believers should direct all praise to Him, recognizing Him as the Lord of Life and the strong tower. It concludes with a call to worship God the Father and Jesus Christ, acknowledging God's mercy and provision for humanity.
51mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · May 10, 2015 · 51m
The central message is that human effort alone is insufficient to please God; everything done without Christ is ultimately worthless, like wood, hay, and straw. True accomplishment comes through complete dependence on Jesus Christ, which is best exemplified by the disciples' obedience when they cast their net on the right side. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that prayer should be a constant, continuous dependence on God, like breathing, rather than adhering to rigid time quotas.
1h 29mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Apr 12, 2015 · 1h 29m
The message emphasizes that true worship must be offered regardless of life's circumstances, drawing an analogy from the Book of Job. The core challenge is not merely to avoid sin, but to maintain praise and worship even when facing extreme adversity. The speaker urges the congregation to focus on *who* God is—the God who answers prayer—rather than what God does for them, maintaining continuous praise.
1h 3mCFC Bangalore Live
Zac Poonen · Apr 11, 2015 · 1h 3m
The message emphasizes that a Christian's life must be the opposite of the world's sin, as described in Romans 3:10-18. A core teaching point is that God looks at the heart, not the outward appearance, meaning unconfessed sin will prevent God from hearing prayer. Furthermore, unanswered prayer can stem from either unconfessed sin or a lack of faith in God's ability to answer.
24mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 24, 2015 · 24m
The speaker emphasizes that true Christlikeness requires a balance of grace and truth, citing Jesus' actions both healing the sick and confronting religious corruption. He argues that the church must be cleansed of materialism and misuse of religion, while also maintaining tenderness toward the vulnerable. Furthermore, the speaker teaches that praising God is the key method for silencing Satan and establishing contact with heaven, which can then facilitate prayer.
25mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 24, 2015 · 25m
The passage uses the story of the two blind men to illustrate several key lessons: one must persistently cry out to the Lord for genuine needs, ignoring discouraging advice. Secondly, when praying, one must be specific about what is needed rather than making general pleas. Finally, any blessing received from God is intended to enable the believer to follow Jesus more closely. The text concludes by noting that Jesus's actions, like entering Jerusalem on a donkey, teach deeper spiritual lessons.
24mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 19, 2015 · 24m
Jesus' life demonstrates that after being used by God in miraculous ways, one must retreat into private prayer to give glory to the Father. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual strength comes from acknowledging human weakness and dependence on God, contrasting this with the pride that can lead to sin. He advises believers to emulate Jesus' pattern of withdrawing to pray, rather than making public announcements about their spiritual disciplines like fasting or prayer.
26mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 12, 2015 · 26m
The speaker emphasizes that understanding and living by Jesus' teachings is crucial, especially in times of global turmoil and fear. He argues that Christian standards should not be lowered to please others, comparing this to refusing necessary medical or educational care due to high standards. Ultimately, he urges listeners to pray to obey every commandment and claim every promise God has given for Christians before death, asserting that God's commands are not a burden.
24mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 12, 2015 · 24m
The sermon emphasizes that effective prayer requires specificity, moving beyond general pleas like "have mercy." Furthermore, receiving God's blessing is not based on our desire or even God's desire, but strictly on the measure of our faith. The core principle is to trust in what God *can* do, rather than focusing on our own perceived limitations or what we can accomplish.
25mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 11, 2015 · 25m
The sermon emphasizes that living by Jesus' high standard, as taught in the Sermon on the Mount, is impossible by human strength alone, requiring divine power. The speaker urges listeners to pray not for material things, but for spiritual transformation—such as the ability to forgive, love enemies, and remain free from anger. True spiritual fullness comes from desiring and asking God for the Holy Spirit, as neglecting to ask means missing out on God's greatest blessings.
25mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 11, 2015 · 25m
The speaker continues studying Jesus' teachings, focusing on the wrong attitude of anxiety from Matthew 6:25-34. He argues that anxiety is not merely a weakness but a sin, equating it in seriousness to sins like murder or adultery because Jesus commanded believers to 'not be anxious.' The core message is that believers should trust in their Heavenly Father, who cares for them as much as He cares for the birds, and should not worry about basic needs like food or clothing.
25mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 10, 2015 · 25m
Jesus taught that acts of giving, praying, and fasting should be done in secret, seeking reward only from God the Father, not from men. The speaker warns against boasting about these spiritual disciplines, noting that advertising them undermines their true spiritual value. Furthermore, he addresses the wrong attitude of the love of money, urging believers to store up treasure in heaven rather than on earth, as where the heart is, the treasure lies.
24mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 10, 2015 · 24m
Jesus taught a pattern for prayer, emphasizing that believers should address God as 'Father' because of the privilege of being God's child in the New Covenant. Furthermore, when praying, one's priority must be God's kingdom and His needs, rather than immediately listing personal or family requests. The structure of prayer should reflect this focus on God's glory first.
33mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Jan 29, 2015 · 33m
True worship involves submitting to God's authority and listening only to what God says, rather than merely going through ritualistic motions. The speaker contrasts this with the temptation of self-worship, referencing Lucifer's desire for worship. He outlines three components of genuine worship: prayer (asking for needs), giving (offering thanks), and thanksgiving (thanking God for what He has done).
1h 9mCFC India
transcribingZac Poonen · Jan 28, 2015 · 1h 9m
This sermon focuses on the concept of peace, using the metaphor of a river to illustrate a steady and continuous flow of divine peace. The message encourages the listeners to find this deep, abiding peace that comes from God, rather than relying on temporary worldly sources.
57mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Sep 3, 2014 · 57m
The sermon addresses the spiritual attacks on the home, tracing the pattern of accusation from Adam and Eve to modern-day marital strife. The speaker emphasizes that while we are saved from sin, we must also be saved from the 'poison of accusing one another.' He contrasts the destructive spirit of accusation with the model of Christ, who intercedes for us before God, urging believers to always pray for others before correcting them, ensuring that truth is spoken out of love and in the Spirit of God.
56mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Jun 25, 2014 · 56m
The speaker emphasizes that true prayer involves listening more than speaking, drawing from the biblical principle that man shall not live by bread alone but by God's word. To discern God's voice amidst many voices, one must cultivate a habit of listening by first obeying what is written in the Bible. True Christian fellowship is distinct from mere friendship and comes through God, much like the coordinated function of the body's parts.
56mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen · Jun 8, 2014 · 56m
The speaker advises that true prayer involves listening more than speaking, contrasting it with the common misconception of simply talking to God. To discern God's voice amidst many voices, one must cultivate a habit of listening by first obeying what is written in the Bible. He emphasizes that true Christian fellowship is found through God, not merely through association with people of different faiths.
56mCFC India
Zac Poonen · May 22, 2014 · 56m
The central message is that a genuine connection with God requires a deep, heartfelt seeking that originates from within the believer. The speaker draws parallels from John's Gospel, noting that Jesus repeatedly asks people, "What do you seek?" or "Whom are you seeking?" A superficial connection is insufficient; true discipleship requires a deep cry from the heart, mirroring Mary Magdalene's profound realization of her forgiveness.
55mCFC India
Zac Poonen · May 22, 2014 · 55m
The central message is that believers must actively work to keep their hearts enlarged, contrasting this with the narrow hearts of the Corinthians. Paul suggests that faith in God's perfect love, despite knowing everything about us, and love for all saints are the two things that enlarge the heart. A narrow heart, particularly due to wrong attitudes or grudges against others, hinders spiritual life and prayer.
57mCFC India
Zac Poonen · May 21, 2014 · 57m
The central message is that true Christian experience comes from understanding and experiencing the Father's unconditional love, which is deeper than the love shown to the world. The speaker emphasizes that knowing God as a Father, rather than just through Jesus, is key to overcoming discouragement. This deep knowledge of the Father's love is cultivated by loving the Lord more and trusting in His plan, even when it differs from our own expectations.
58mCFC India
Zac Poonen · May 9, 2014 · 58m
The central message is that true Christian service must flow as an overflow from genuine worship of God, not the other way around. The speaker emphasizes that worship must always precede service, citing Jesus' teaching to the devil and the pattern of 'worship and serve.' Furthermore, he teaches that God dwells not in the mind or emotions, but in the deepest part of man—the spirit.