Library
Browse
Latest messages
1,171 messages
57m4.The Obedience Of Faith And Love - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 28
1h 0mJudgment and Discernment: Part 2 - Santosh Poonen - January 25, 2015
Santosh Poonen · Jan 25
17mKakinada Conference - 2015: Youth Meeting
CFC Bangalore Live · Jan 25
7mKakinada Conference - 2015: Session - 4
Zac Poonen · Jan 24
1h 19mKakinada Conference - 2015: Session - 3
CFC Bangalore Live · Jan 24
1h 10mBeing A Witness To Satan | The Missing Messages in Today's Christianity | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 21
1m 46sElders Sharing [Tuticorin Conference - Session - 7/11]
CFC Bangalore Live · Jan 16
1h 30mElders Sharing [Tuticorin Conference - Session - 3/11]
CFC Bangalore Live · Jan 15
54mRevelation On Christ And The Church - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 9
1h 0mThe Social Gospel of Heaven - Santosh Poonen - December 7, 2014
Santosh Poonen · Dec 8
1h 53mSprings Of Life CF Conference - 2014 : Session - 5
CFC Bangalore Live · Nov 16
55m11. God Gives Us His Burden - Bangalore Conference - 2014
CFC Bangalore Live · Oct 4
46mFaith is What Pleases God - Santosh Poonen - September 21, 2014
Santosh Poonen · Sep 22
1h 9mZac Poonen - Fellowship and Worship
Zac Poonen · Sep 19
1h 2mSession 3: Choosing God's Highest - Zac Poonen - September 13, 2014
Zac Poonen · Sep 13
47mReligiosity and Spirituality - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 7
57mBUILDING THE BODY OF CHRIST: 6.Loving The Truth - Zac Poonen (Hindi)
Zac Poonen · Sep 3
58mThe Laws Of The Spirit And The Body - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 27
57mYielded, Blessed And Broken - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 21
20mBobby McDonald - Why we value the new covenant
Bobby McDonald · Aug 19
58mShowing Jesus By Our Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 18
57mThe Spirit And The Word Change Us - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 18
1h 5mImmersed In The Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 13
51mBeing Prepared To Be Partners With God - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 13
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.
57mCFC India
4.The Obedience Of Faith And Love - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 28, 2015 · 57m
The central message is the transition from the 'obedience of fear' to the 'obedience of faith.' The speaker argues that Old Testament obedience was often based on fear of punishment, like a child obeying out of fear of spanking. In contrast, the New Testament calls believers to the obedience of faith, which means trusting God's guidance even when the reasons are not fully understood, trusting that God knows what is best for us. This maturity is achieved through the Holy Spirit, moving us from being like children under the law to grown sons under grace.
1h 0mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Judgment and Discernment: Part 2 - Santosh Poonen - January 25, 2015
Santosh Poonen · Jan 25, 2015 · 1h 0m
The speaker emphasizes the importance of deep meditation on scripture, comparing it to chewing tough meat until it's fully digested rather than swallowing it whole. He warns against the common tendency to skip difficult passages or rely solely on others' interpretations, stressing that true understanding must come directly from the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, the goal is to hear and internalize the words of Jesus Christ above all else.
17mCFC Bangalore Live
Kakinada Conference - 2015: Youth Meeting
CFC Messages · Jan 25, 2015 · 17m
The speaker emphasizes that while having the Bible, church, and fellowship are important, the most crucial element for young people is maintaining the fear of God. He uses the story of Joseph to illustrate that without this reverence for God, the other elements are insufficient for protection and guidance. He urges the audience to remember this foundational spiritual principle.
7mCFC Bangalore Live
Kakinada Conference - 2015: Session - 4
Zac Poonen · Jan 24, 2015 · 7m
The speaker emphasizes the need for the church to be purified and prepared for the Lord's coming by being filled with the Holy Spirit and living as witnesses. A central theme is spiritual warfare, urging believers to overcome sin and the deceptions of the enemy through the power of the Spirit. The message concludes with a call for order and reverence during worship, noting that the Holy Spirit works where order is maintained.
1h 19mCFC Bangalore Live
Kakinada Conference - 2015: Session - 3
CFC Messages · Jan 24, 2015 · 1h 19m
The speaker argues that humanity tends to descend to the level of animals by ignoring the conscience, which is initially the voice of God. This decline is fueled by worldly attachments like money and sexual sin. To overcome sin's power, which is too strong for human effort, believers must receive the Holy Spirit, which provides the necessary spiritual power or grace.
1h 10mCFC India
Being A Witness To Satan | The Missing Messages in Today's Christianity | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 21, 2015 · 1h 10m
The speaker argues that understanding the mysteries of God, revealed in the New Testament, requires spiritual understanding rather than mere intellectual knowledge. He uses the analogy of the Tabernacle veil, explaining that God dwells in the Spirit, not the body or mind. True understanding of God's mysteries is only possible through the Holy Spirit, which cultivates genuine humility—a quality Jesus associated with babes—as opposed to the pride often found in the clever or wealthy.
1m 46sCFC Bangalore Live
Elders Sharing [Tuticorin Conference - Session - 7/11]
CFC Messages · Jan 16, 2015 · 1m 46s
The speaker discusses that God has prepared many things for those who love Him, some of which are beyond human understanding. He emphasizes that God reveals these mysteries to us through the Holy Spirit, noting that when we are first saved, we do not understand all of God's plans. The message urges the congregation not to remain in a state of ignorance but to grow in understanding.
1h 30mCFC Bangalore Live
Elders Sharing [Tuticorin Conference - Session - 3/11]
CFC Messages · Jan 15, 2015 · 1h 30m
The message uses the Parable of the Ten Virgins to illustrate the necessity of maintaining an intimate, Spirit-filled love for Christ while waiting for His return. The speaker emphasizes that mere outward church attendance or fellowship is insufficient; one must possess the 'oil'—the Holy Spirit's anointing—to endure tribulation. This spiritual readiness is crucial for surviving the end times.
54mCFC India
Revelation On Christ And The Church - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 9, 2015 · 54m
The central message emphasizes that true understanding of scripture, particularly regarding the Church, comes not from mere memorization or intellectual study, but from divine revelation given by the Father. The speaker stresses the difference between knowing something in the mind and receiving a revelation in the heart, citing passages like Matthew 16:18 and John 17:23 to support the necessity of the Holy Spirit's illumination. He advises believers to constantly ask God for revelation to avoid being deceived by superficial understanding.
1h 0mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Social Gospel of Heaven - Santosh Poonen - December 7, 2014
Santosh Poonen · Dec 8, 2014 · 1h 0m
The speaker expresses profound gratitude for the experience of knowing Christ, acknowledging the danger of taking spiritual blessings for granted. The message centers on maintaining a sense of wonder regarding God's love, calling for a deep, overflowing experience of the Holy Spirit. It concludes with a plea to focus on the spiritual feast provided by God rather than the temporary attractions of the world.
1h 53mCFC Bangalore Live
Springs Of Life CF Conference - 2014 : Session - 5
CFC Messages · Nov 16, 2014 · 1h 53m
The speaker emphasizes that the New Testament's main emphasis, particularly after Pentecost, is on dependence on the Holy Spirit, which the speaker calls the Apostolic Doctrine. He draws a parallel between the Old Testament Tabernacle, which was a pattern for God's dwelling among people, and the local church today. The key takeaways are that God desires to dwell among His people, and that the church must be built exactly according to the divine pattern.
55mCFC Bangalore Live
11. God Gives Us His Burden - Bangalore Conference - 2014
CFC Messages · Oct 4, 2014 · 55m
The speaker emphasizes that true understanding of scripture comes not from mere memorization or intellectual study, but from divine revelation gifted by the Holy Spirit. He draws heavily on Matthew 16:18, arguing that the 'rock' upon which the church is built is the Christ revealed by the Father in the heart. The message stresses the necessity of seeking this internal revelation, contrasting it with superficial knowledge, and advises believers to test teachings against scripture and personal experience.
46mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Faith is What Pleases God - Santosh Poonen - September 21, 2014
Santosh Poonen · Sep 22, 2014 · 46m
The central message emphasizes that God sees in secret, contrasting this with the world's tendency to broadcast everything on social media. The speaker argues that true discipleship, like Jesus' life, involves internal, secret obedience rather than only outward, visible acts. Furthermore, the Holy Spirit's primary purpose is not just for gifts, but to guide believers into deeper truths that were not publicly revealed, mirroring Jesus' private life.
1h 9mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Fellowship and Worship
Zac Poonen · Sep 19, 2014 · 1h 9m
The central message emphasizes that true Christianity hinges on genuine fellowship with God and with one another, which is more vital than impressive teaching, miracles, or financial giving. The speaker stresses that believers must prioritize listening to the Holy Spirit and maintaining a posture of receptivity, drawing parallels to Mary at Jesus' feet. Ultimately, building fellowship requires living in the light in one's daily life, as the body of Christ functions through interconnected relationships.
1h 2mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Session 3: Choosing God's Highest - Zac Poonen - September 13, 2014
Zac Poonen · Sep 13, 2014 · 1h 2m
The central message is that Christian life should be lived in alignment with God's specific, pre-planned will, rather than making self-directed plans. This requires a life of inner rest and dependence on the Holy Spirit, mirroring Jesus' focused ministry. True fulfillment comes from completing the work God has specifically assigned, rather than accumulating worldly experience or activity.
47mCFC India
Religiosity and Spirituality - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 7, 2014 · 47m
The speaker distinguishes between religiosity, which he equates with the work of the devil, and spirituality, which is the work of the Holy Spirit. He uses the Pharisees and Jesus as examples, noting that while the religious outwardly appeared devout, Jesus demonstrated true spirituality. True spirituality is characterized by a genuine reliance on the Holy Spirit's word, which acts like a diagnostic scan revealing truth. Ultimately, the speaker emphasizes that true Christianity is tested not by external acts, but by one's attitude toward sin.
57mCFC India
BUILDING THE BODY OF CHRIST: 6.Loving The Truth - Zac Poonen (Hindi)
Zac Poonen · Sep 3, 2014 · 57m
The central message emphasizes that true unity—whether in marriage, church, or personal life—is only possible when believers are filled with the Holy Spirit and adhere to God's Word. The speaker warns that people can be deceived by false teachings, the lure of money, or personal desires, as these things can make us think we are growing spiritually when we are not. True spiritual growth requires constant reliance on the Spirit and recognizing the truth over superficial appearances.
58mCFC India
The Laws Of The Spirit And The Body - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 27, 2014 · 58m
The speaker contrasts the 'law of Moses' with the 'law of the Spirit,' emphasizing that the latter is life found in Christ Jesus, not a written code. True understanding of the gospel requires living out the Spirit's life, which sets believers free from the law of sin and death, preventing self-condemnation. Following Christ's example means living visibly according to the Spirit's life, rather than merely understanding doctrine or admiring Jesus from a distance.
57mCFC India
Yielded, Blessed And Broken - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 21, 2014 · 57m
The central message is that Christians must bear witness to Christ through their entire way of life, not just by speaking about Him. Drawing parallels from Israel's failures and the calling of the early church, the speaker emphasizes that being a witness means living so visibly for Christ that neighbors and colleagues see the transformation in one's life. This calling is empowered by the Holy Spirit, and the responsibility to meet the needs of others, even when feeling inadequate, is a divine command.
20mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Why we value the new covenant
Bobby McDonald · Aug 19, 2014 · 20m
The speaker explains the significance of the New Covenant, emphasizing that it represents a profound shift from external adherence to law to internal transformation through the Holy Spirit. This new reality allows believers to have an intimate, personal relationship with God, making it possible for all to know Him directly, unlike previous covenants. The core message is that God now dwells within believers, enabling a life lived by grace rather than by keeping external laws.
58mCFC India
Showing Jesus By Our Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 18, 2014 · 58m
The central message is that the church's primary witness to the world is not merely through speaking the word, but through living a life that reflects God's goodness. Drawing from Acts 14 and John 20, the speaker emphasizes that the Holy Spirit empowers believers to be witnesses through their very lives. A true church, marked by the presence of Jesus, should exhibit a life that testifies to God's reality, lest it become merely an imitation lacking the essential 'fire' of the Spirit.
57mCFC India
The Spirit And The Word Change Us - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 18, 2014 · 57m
The sermon uses Genesis 1 to illustrate that life, like creation, is a process of gradual, divine restoration following the fall into sin. Sin creates an internal vacuum that people try to fill with worldly things like sex, money, or power. True restoration comes only when this vacuum is filled with God, which happens through the gentle work of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God, leading to a gradual transformation into the image of Christ.
1h 5mCFC India
Immersed In The Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 13, 2014 · 1h 5m
The speaker cautions against seeking spiritual experiences based on personal testimonies, emphasizing that true understanding must come from diligent study of Scripture. He uses the example of the Bereans, who were praised for examining the Scriptures daily, to illustrate that believers must test all claims against God's Word. The central message is that one must understand the true meaning of Jesus' name—which signifies salvation from sin—rather than treating prayer as a mere mantra or relying on tradition.
51mCFC India
transcribingBeing Prepared To Be Partners With God - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 13, 2014 · 51m
The message emphasizes that partnership with God requires active preparation and a deep commitment to His will. Key aspects include cultivating a heart of obedience, understanding the reality of the Holy Spirit's work, and living in a state of readiness. True partnership means aligning one's life and desires with God's divine purpose.