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50mThrough The Bible - Tamil - 37 (Matthew - 1) by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6
50mThrough The Bible - Tamil - 25 (Isaiah - 2) by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6
50mThrough The Bible - Tamil - 44 (John - 2) by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6
50mThrough The Bible - Tamil - 67 (1 & 2 Peter) by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6
50mThrough The Bible - Tamil - 68 (1 John) by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6
42m9) The Wisdom Of Judging Oneself - Zac Poonen (With Kannada Translation)
Zac Poonen · Feb 28
1h 1mThe Gospel Is The Power Of God - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 23
1h 0m3.Controlling Our Tongue - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 17
1h 1m10) The Blessing Of Having God Our Side by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 23
48m5) A Concern For God's Name by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 23
25mThrough The Bible - Tamil - 24 (Isaiah - 1) by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 27
1h 0mThe Law Of The Spirit_2.The Law Of Brokenness by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 12
54mThe Law Of The Spirit_1.The Law Of Life by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 10
57m02.Repentance From UnChristlikeness - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
25m04.Choosing The Creator Over The Created - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m06.The Basis Of God's Forgiveness - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m07.Sin And Salvation - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m09.How Man Fell Into Sin - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
26m10.God's Provision For Man's Failure - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m12.Salvation From Sin And The World - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
26m14.Keeping The Tenth Commandment - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m19.Finding A Good Church - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
26m28.The Sin Of Jealousy - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m29.Two Types Of Sins - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
August 5 | Daily Devotion | Idolatry Is Spiritual Adultery | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen teaches that idolatry constitutes spiritual adultery against God, drawing a parallel between unfaithfulness in marriage and unfaithfulness in our devotion to God. The message calls believers to recognize idolatry in their lives and turn from it in repentance to restore their relationship with God.
50mCFC India
Through The Bible - Tamil - 37 (Matthew - 1) by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6, 2013 · 50m
The speaker discusses the theological significance of the 'kingdom of heaven' in Matthew, contrasting the Old Covenant's focus on earthly promises with the New Covenant's focus on the heavenly kingdom. He emphasizes that true salvation involves not just forgiveness from sin, but deliverance from sin's power and the world's attractions. Furthermore, he points to the inclusion of four women with questionable moral histories in Jesus' genealogy to illustrate that Jesus identified with sinners.
50mCFC India
Through The Bible - Tamil - 25 (Isaiah - 2) by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6, 2013 · 50m
The sermon analyzes Isaiah's condemnation of the Daughters of Zion for their outward adornments, contrasting this with God's ultimate judgment and cleansing power. It emphasizes that true holiness involves more than visible sin, pointing to the profound, uncreated nature of God's holiness. The speaker urges listeners to recognize that even after cleansing visible sins, the deeper, unseen aspects of life require a complete surrender to Christ's righteousness.
50mCFC India
Through The Bible - Tamil - 44 (John - 2) by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6, 2013 · 50m
The sermon draws lessons from John chapters 7 and 8, emphasizing that one must follow God's direction even when it is risky. A central message is the call to drink from the 'rivers of Living Water' by believing in Christ, which requires moving beyond a state of spiritual complacency. Furthermore, the speaker stresses that true discipleship involves forgiving others and constantly judging oneself rather than condemning fellow believers.
50mCFC India
Through The Bible - Tamil - 67 (1 & 2 Peter) by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6, 2013 · 50m
The sermon explores the true grace of God, contrasting it with false teachings that minimize sin's power. It emphasizes that true grace leads to victory over sin and pressing toward perfection. The speaker details Peter's letters, covering themes like our calling to holiness, spiritual growth through God's word, submission to authorities, and following Christ's example, especially in suffering.
50mCFC India
Through The Bible - Tamil - 68 (1 John) by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6, 2013 · 50m
The speaker discusses the core message of 1 John, emphasizing that true Christian life centers on fellowship with God and one another, which is rooted in understanding that God is light and love. He stresses that the mark of being filled with the Holy Spirit is not speaking in tongues, but rather loving God with all one's heart and loving others as oneself. Ultimately, maintaining fellowship requires cleansing the heart from sin, as hypocrisy is worse than open sin.
42mCFC India
9) The Wisdom Of Judging Oneself - Zac Poonen (With Kannada Translation)
Zac Poonen · Feb 28, 2013 · 42m
The central message emphasizes that true membership in the body of Christ requires the absence of jealousy, competition, and judgment toward fellow believers. The speaker warns against judging others, citing scripture to caution that judgment belongs to God, who knows the true motives of men's hearts. Instead, believers must focus on self-examination and self-judgment to avoid condemnation in the final judgment.
1h 1mCFC India
The Gospel Is The Power Of God - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 23, 2013 · 1h 1m
The speaker contrasts the Old Covenant's focus on external sin with the New Covenant's emphasis on inward sin and heart purity. He argues that the Gospel encompasses more than just forgiveness of sins; it involves inheriting a spiritual inheritance purchased by Christ's sacrifice. The central message is that the Christian life must focus on sin and spiritual freedom, which is far more valuable than material wealth or even physical healing.
1h 0mCFC India
transcribing3.Controlling Our Tongue - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 17, 2012 · 1h 0m
This message focuses on the critical importance of controlling one's tongue, highlighting its immense power to build up or tear down lives. The speaker emphasizes that speech must be governed by truth and wisdom, suggesting that careless words can lead to significant spiritual and relational damage.
1h 1mCFC India
10) The Blessing Of Having God Our Side by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 23, 2012 · 1h 1m
The central message is that the greatest blessing is having God on your side, as illustrated by Romans 8:31. The speaker emphasizes that God opposes the proud, and this principle applies to sin, which is the primary enemy Jesus came to save people from. To experience the joy of the Christian life, one must actively cultivate a hatred for sin, channeling the same powerful aversion one feels toward a disliked person.
48mCFC India
5) A Concern For God's Name by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 23, 2012 · 48m
A balanced Christian life requires looking in three directions: upward to the Lord in worship, inward to recognize personal sin and need, and outward to concern oneself with serving others. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual awakening comes from seeing the Lord's glory, which leads to self-examination, and this process must culminate in a desire to be a witness for Christ. Neglecting the outward focus, even after achieving inward conviction, leads to spiritual imbalance.
25mCFC India
Through The Bible - Tamil - 24 (Isaiah - 1) by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 27, 2012 · 25m
The speaker introduces the book of Isaiah, noting its structure and key prophecies concerning judgment and comfort, particularly referencing Isaiah 6 and chapter 53. He contrasts the uncompromising truth of prophets like Isaiah with modern preaching, arguing that true prophets speak God's difficult truth rather than comforting lies. The message emphasizes that God's people, like Judah in Isaiah's time, can sink to a low level of spiritual understanding, and that prayer is ineffective without a clear conscience and confession of sin.
1h 0mCFC India
The Law Of The Spirit_2.The Law Of Brokenness by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 12, 2012 · 1h 0m
The speaker explains that the Old Testament Law's purpose was not to be perfectly kept, but rather to reveal humanity's need for God's grace. He focuses heavily on the Tenth Commandment—'Thou shalt not covet'—as the only internal law, noting that even outwardly righteous people, like the Rich Young Ruler, failed at this internal standard. True freedom comes not from keeping the law, but from honestly acknowledging our inability to keep it and turning to Christ for help, which leads to inward purity.
54mCFC India
The Law Of The Spirit_1.The Law Of Life by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 10, 2012 · 54m
The sermon contrasts the Law of Moses, which served only to reveal humanity's sinfulness, with the Law of the Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that while the Law of Moses was a physical set of commandments, the Holy Spirit is personal. He argues that many Christians mistakenly live under the principle of the old law, evidenced by being defeated by sin, when they should instead live under grace, which brings freedom. True life comes not just from studying doctrine, but from coming to Christ.
57mCFC India
transcribing02.Repentance From UnChristlikeness - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 57m
Zac Poonen addresses the necessity of true repentance, arguing that modern Christianity often misses the mark by focusing on superficial adherence rather than genuine heart change. He emphasizes that repentance must involve a deep turning away from unChristlike behaviors and attitudes. The message calls for a return to a deeper, more radical commitment to Christ.
25mCFC India
04.Choosing The Creator Over The Created - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 25m
The core message is that true holiness cannot be achieved merely by external religious reform; it requires internal purification through making conscious choices. Sin originates in pride and rebellion, and the ability to become holy is dependent on having the freedom to choose between God (the Creator) and created things. Temptation, therefore, is the mechanism God uses to test whether we choose Him above all attractive worldly things.
27mCFC India
06.The Basis Of God's Forgiveness - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
The speaker explains that sin is living contrary to God's divine principles, which are revealed through the Holy Spirit. He refutes common ideas of forgiveness—such as God simply overlooking sin, or balancing good deeds against bad ones—by emphasizing that God judges the heart's motive. Ultimately, even good deeds are considered evil by God if they are done for personal gain or recognition, as the motive is what matters.
27mCFC India
07.Sin And Salvation - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
The speaker emphasizes the gravity of sin by pointing to the necessity of Christ's death for forgiveness, asserting that Jesus is the only way to heaven. True obedience, according to the speaker, must stem from trust in God's perfect love, not from fear, as was sometimes the case in the Old Testament. Ultimately, understanding God requires faith in Jesus Christ.
27mCFC India
09.How Man Fell Into Sin - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
The sermon examines Genesis 3 to illustrate how sin entered the world, focusing on the dangers of human cleverness and questioning God's word. The speaker warns against both diminishing God's word and adding to it, cautioning that such actions lead to legalism. A major theme is identifying the devil's primary lie—that sin will not result in punishment—and urging listeners to adhere strictly to the Bible's truth regarding judgment.
26mCFC India
10.God's Provision For Man's Failure - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 26m
The sermon analyzes the initial temptation in Genesis chapter 3, drawing parallels between Adam and Eve's sin and modern human tendencies to justify oneself. The speaker emphasizes that God's response to sin is always merciful, first offering a solution (the promise of Christ) before rebuking. Furthermore, the fig leaves symbolize human righteousness, which must be discarded, while the garments of skin represent Christ's atoning sacrifice and righteousness covering us.
27mCFC India
12.Salvation From Sin And The World - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
The central message is that true salvation is from sin, not from worldly problems like poverty or sickness, as the Bible teaches. The speaker distinguishes between mere religious ritual and genuine spirituality, emphasizing that sin is what brings death. Salvation requires choosing Christ over the world (represented by money/Mammon) and understanding that the world system, controlled by the devil, must be rejected for a life rooted in God's grace.
26mCFC India
14.Keeping The Tenth Commandment - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 26m
The sermon reviews the Ten Commandments, noting the first four relate to God (no other gods, no idols, no taking God's name in vain), and the next six relate to human relationships (honoring parents, no murder, no adultery, no stealing, no false witness). The speaker emphasizes that the tenth commandment, which forbids coveting, is internal and impossible to keep perfectly. He uses the rich young ruler and Paul's examples to show that true righteousness requires acknowledging one's inability to keep the law perfectly and relying on God's grace.
27mCFC India
19.Finding A Good Church - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
The speaker emphasizes that the truth of God's Word, like a surgeon's knife, can be painful but is necessary to remove sin's cancers from our lives. He stresses that believers must first apply this sharp word to their own sins—such as anger, lust, or greed—before having the authority to speak against them in others. Regarding finding a good church, the speaker argues that no church is perfect, as all contain sinners; instead, one should choose a church that maintains a high standard of preaching the whole truth, much like choosing a hospital with high hygiene standards despite having sick patients.
26mCFC India
28.The Sin Of Jealousy - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 26m
The sermon uses the story of Cain and Abel to illustrate that God accepts the offering based on the heart and motive of the giver, not just the physical offering itself. The speaker emphasizes that external religious acts or miracles are insufficient if the heart is corrupt or motivated by pride. True acceptance comes from a right heart, mirroring the voluntary and sincere devotion shown by Abel.
27mCFC India
29.Two Types Of Sins - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
The sermon uses the story of Cain and Abel to illustrate the danger of sin, particularly jealousy and selfish ambition, which lead to disorder and evil. The central message emphasizes that God warns us through our conscience and through His servants, and ignoring these warnings increases our responsibility to obey. Ultimately, sin leads to self-destruction, as seen in Cain's lineage being wiped out.