A collection of New Covenant teaching, gathered from publicly available YouTube sermons by Zac Poonen and related CFC messages.
CFC India - Zac Poonen
50 videos · in series order
2m 25sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This video addresses questions relevant to young people seeking direction for their lives. The content likely provides guidance on establishing a clear life vision during one's youth.
2m 35sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
The speaker discusses how Jesus could live as described in Luke 2:52, emphasizing that growth in wisdom comes from obeying one's parents, provided those commands do not contradict God's word. Furthermore, maintaining a right attitude toward temptation, characterized by the fear of the Lord, is crucial for wisdom. The core message is that wisdom requires reverence for God and living in obedience, as knowledge alone, especially when coupled with sin, is insufficient.
4m 23sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This video appears to be a Q&A session addressing the fundamental question of how to love God. While the specific content is not available, the title suggests a discussion focused on practical ways to express and deepen one's love for the divine.
4m 23sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This video addresses the common confusion between temptation and sin. It clarifies that temptation is the *inclination* or *opportunity* to sin, while sin is the *act* of giving in to that inclination. The core message emphasizes that recognizing the temptation is the first step toward resisting it through faith and spiritual discipline.
4m 13sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
The speaker discusses the natural attraction between sexes, noting that this attraction is powerful and present even in college. He uses the analogy of two strong magnets to illustrate that the closer the sexes come, the stronger the attraction becomes. The central message is that instead of focusing on romantic relationships, individuals should use college years to study the Word of God and draw close to God, trusting that God will provide a partner at the right time.
2m 19sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
The speaker addresses the difficulty of forgetting a romantic interest, advising that if a friendship has already formed, one must create distance until the feelings fade. While mingling between genders is not inherently wrong, it is better to do so in groups rather than one-on-one. The speaker also cautions about managing expectations, particularly regarding marriage, to avoid leading others on.
5mCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
Finding God's will in marriage requires a combination of factors, starting with examining the person through the lens of God's Word and spiritual convictions. While seeking advice from godly elders and parents is valuable, the ultimate decision rests with the individual. Key considerations include spiritual compatibility, intellectual alignment, and physical attraction, with a general guideline suggesting a focus on the spiritual aspect. Regarding age, maturity and the ability to support oneself are emphasized over arbitrary timelines.
3m 30sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This video addresses the difficulty of deeply loving one's parents to the point of inability to separate from them, viewed through the lens of God's word. It offers guidance on navigating these intense, lifelong emotional attachments.
2mCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
The speaker discusses the boundaries of obedience, distinguishing between spheres of influence. While one must respect and obey elders in specific contexts, such as church matters, they do not have authority over every aspect of a person's life, including personal choices like career, marriage, or how to live. Each elder or authority figure has a defined sphere of responsibility.
5mCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
The video addresses the contrast between the fleeting happiness derived from sin and the profound joy found in fellowship with God. It explores why the joy experienced through sin cannot compare to the joy found in a relationship with the divine. The core message encourages viewers to seek true, lasting joy in God's fellowship.
38sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This video addresses the question of when a person should begin praying for a life partner. The content likely provides guidance on the timing and nature of such prayers, emphasizing preparation and reliance on God's timing.
1m 37sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
The speaker advises that when considering participation in various college performances, two main factors must be considered: the time commitment involved and whether the activity distracts from scripture study and fellowship. While avoiding all social contact is unnecessary, one must be careful to avoid anything with dirty language or sexual innuendos, and ensure that these activities do not prevent sufficient time for God.
2m 19sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
The speaker advises that the purpose of an apology is to restore a relationship, not to make things worse. He suggests that if the person is married, it is best to avoid contacting them entirely. If the situation is more recent and the person is not married, a brief contact to apologize for the sin and ask for forgiveness is recommended, but the conversation should be kept short.
39sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This video addresses the question of whether an individual can be called a 'Friend of Sinners' like Jesus. It likely explores the nature of Jesus' ministry and the implications of that title for believers today.
1m 41sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
The speaker advises that avoiding situations with the opposite sex, even if it causes loneliness, is better because it protects one from temptation. He emphasizes that to remain free from sin, one must be free from the opinions of others and the desire to be popular.
2m 19sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
The speaker addresses the common struggle of feeling depressed and inferior when observing peers in the same age group making faster spiritual progress. The core message is about overcoming the tendency to accuse others and instead finding a healthy way to process these feelings of comparison within the church community.
5mCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This session addresses common concerns regarding internet safety and appropriate online behavior. It specifically tackles questions about using social media platforms like Facebook and the propriety of online chatting with both boys and girls.
3m 37sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This session addresses the struggle with impure thoughts and pictures, seeking guidance on how to achieve a pure mind. The discussion likely covers practical spiritual disciplines and theological understanding regarding the battle for purity of thought.
4m 13sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This session addresses the common struggle of losing confidence and joy in Christ after repeatedly falling into sin. The discussion focuses on practical ways to overcome discouragement and maintain faith despite recurring failures. The core message is about sustaining confidence in God through persistent struggle.
2m 5sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
The central message addresses the struggle with pornography, advising the listener to 'flee from immorality' as instructed in 1 Corinthians 6:18. Practical advice includes immediately stopping the activity, changing focus by doing something else, and physically limiting access by using computers in public areas or keeping doors open so that others can see what is being viewed.
1m 10sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
The discussion addresses how to overcome lustful thoughts and temptations, drawing a parallel to Jesus' teaching about plucking out one's eyes. The core message emphasizes the need to actively turn away from temptation, comparing it to imagining oneself blind to illustrate the necessity of shutting out external stimuli. The speaker suggests that consistent effort in turning away from sin will lead to increasing strength and ease over time.
2m 13sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This session addresses the common challenge of being teased or mocked for one's Christian faith in secular environments like college or work. It provides guidance on how to respond to such teasing while maintaining one's conviction and Christian witness.
2m 51sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This session addresses the difficult emotional and relational challenges faced by an individual who feels depressed due to advancing age and the inability to find a suitable life partner. The content likely offers guidance rooted in faith to navigate these feelings of loneliness and disappointment.
6mCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
The speaker addresses how to receive the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that it requires a complete surrender of one's life, likened to opening every room in a house to the Spirit. He clarifies that merely saying
59sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
The speaker addresses the sin of pride stemming from personal talents and appearance, emphasizing that all gifts are ultimately given by God. The core message is to shift focus from personal achievement to giving glory to God for all abilities, rather than taking credit for one's own accomplishments.
42sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
The speaker distinguishes between reading the Bible, meditating on it, and receiving light from it. Reading is likened to reading a newspaper or storybook, while meditating involves stopping to deeply consider each verse. Receiving light, however, implies a life transformation resulting from the verse.
44sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This session addresses the struggle of repeatedly falling into the same sin even after confessing it. The core message explores the possibility of achieving lasting victory over persistent sin patterns. It provides guidance on how to move beyond cycles of confession and relapse.
58sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
The speaker addresses the common concern of hearing spiritual truths intellectually without experiencing visible, corresponding growth in one's spiritual life. The message encourages the listener to move beyond mere knowledge and actively apply these truths to see tangible transformation in their walk with God.
2m 35sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This video addresses the difficult situation where a believer attempts to follow God's will, but their own believing parents oppose them. It offers guidance on navigating this conflict while remaining faithful to God's calling.
1m 58sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This session addresses the common struggle of knowing what the new covenant life requires but being unable to live it consistently. The discussion likely explores the gap between intellectual understanding and practical, daily obedience in Christian living.
35sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
The speaker addresses the feeling of spiritual emptiness or lack of anointing after a long period in church. The core message encourages perseverance, drawing a parallel to Abraham's long wait for Isaac, emphasizing that one must not give up on God's promises. The underlying theme is persistent seeking and trusting in God's timing.
2m 56sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
The speaker advises that the root cause for the downfall of seemingly godly men is almost always hidden pride, which can be subtle even when the person appears humble. He warns against being fooled by outward appearances of humility, as God sees the heart. Ultimately, people often leave the church not because of spiritual failure, but because they feel unappreciated, lacking the honor or position they desired.
25sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This session addresses the struggle with lusting after a girl within the church community and the difficulty of overcoming this sin. The core message focuses on the desire for freedom from this sin and the need for guidance in the process of overcoming it.
1m 9sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
When confusion arises in the church, the speaker advises young people to defer to the older brothers or established leadership to handle the situation. Instead of taking direct action, the best approach is to approach an elder brother in humility and seek counsel on what steps to take. The church's internal issues are not solely the responsibility of the youth.
2m 45sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
The speaker advises a believer whose parents insist on marrying an unbeliever, cautioning against the belief that a partner can be converted after marriage. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 6:14, the core message is that believers must not be unequally yoked with unbelievers, as conversion rates are statistically low and marrying an unbeliever is not God's way. The speaker emphasizes that children of God and children of the devil are two different races.
4m 7sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This video addresses the question of whether it is wrong for a born-again believer to engage in a love affair with another born-again believer. The discussion likely explores biblical principles regarding purity, commitment, and the nature of relationships within the Christian faith.
2m 2sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
The speaker reflects on the difficulty of maintaining a godly example over time, noting that disappointments accumulate. The core message seems to be seeking guidance on how to persevere and maintain spiritual integrity amidst life's inevitable disappointments.
1m 49sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This video addresses the practical question of how to manage one's earnings, specifically questioning whether all income should be given to parents. The content likely provides biblical guidance on stewardship, financial responsibility, and honoring parents within a modern context.
1m 3sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
When feeling uncomfortable due to another person's gaze in church, the initial advice is to ignore the behavior and avoid the person altogether. However, if the behavior persists, it is necessary to inform the elders. The speaker also advises involving parents if the issue involves someone within the family.
46sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
The primary proof of being born again is a genuine sorrow for all the sins committed in one's life. This sorrow should lead to a desire not to sin anymore, resulting in a profound change in one's desires and actions. The speaker emphasizes that this internal change is the key indicator.
1m 14sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This video addresses the topic of overcoming masturbation through a Q&A format. While the specific content isn't detailed, the focus is clearly on providing guidance and answers regarding this issue.
2mCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This video addresses the question of whether Christians must emulate Christ's behavior in all aspects of life, including recreational activities like games and fun. The discussion likely explores the balance between maintaining a Christ-like demeanor and enjoying normal human experiences.
54sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This video addresses the profound question of what it means to possess 'the mind of Christ.' While the specific content is not available, the title suggests an exploration of adopting Christ's way of thinking and understanding.
1m 44sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This session addresses the common struggle of discerning God's will regarding major life decisions, specifically concerning educational placement and career paths. It seeks to provide guidance on how to discern if a particular location or opportunity aligns with God's plan, and whether changing one's current situation constitutes sin.
2m 8sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This video addresses the question of whether adults can participate in the world of Christian youth music, worship, and praise concerts. It likely offers guidance on how to engage with these activities in a way that is spiritually beneficial and appropriate for all involved.
1m 7sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This session addresses the question of how to achieve victory in life while waiting for marriage. It explores the idea that marriage alone cannot solve all of life's problems, suggesting that personal spiritual growth and victory must be pursued independently of marital status.
2m 8sCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
The discussion addresses a concern about marrying someone with a potential HIV infection, contrasting the advice to rely on faith versus requesting medical test reports. The speaker suggests that while faith is important, it is also wise to investigate the background and family of the potential spouse. The advice given is to speak directly to the person, perhaps through elders or parents, regarding necessary medical testing.
8mCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This video addresses common questions regarding appropriate behavior and friendship boundaries when interacting with the opposite sex in a professional workplace setting. It seeks to guide viewers on maintaining godly conduct while navigating necessary social mingling.
5mCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This video addresses common questions regarding modern fashion choices, specifically concerning dresses and haircuts. It provides guidance on how to navigate contemporary styles while maintaining a godly standard.
8mCFC India - Zac Poonen
Jan 16, 2020
This session addresses common concerns and questions regarding marriage, particularly focusing on navigating relationships with in-laws. The speaker offers guidance on maintaining peace and understanding within the context of a marriage, even when dealing with potential conflicts involving the husband's family.