This sermon emphasizes gratitude for the blessings of health, strength, and protection from God, reflecting on the power of the Holy Spirit in daily life and the clarity of understanding God's word in modern times. The speaker shares a personal analogy of discovering hidden beauty in a booklet, likening it to the newfound depth and truth revealed in the Bible through the Holy Spirit. The importance of obedience, submission to God's will, and love through keeping His commandments is highlighted as a way to live a faithful and exemplary life.

Giving Glory to God

Annie Poonen
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Annie Poonen

Annie Poonen (December 25, 1942 – N/A) is an Indian preacher, physician, and author whose ministry has encouraged women and families to pursue godliness through sermons and writings spanning over five decades. Born in Nagpur, India, to Christian parents who served as missionaries, she nearly died at 14 from poisoning by a servant but survived, surrendering her life to Christ that year. At 16, she traveled alone 1,500 kilometers to train at a leprosy hospital in Central India, later earning a medical degree from Christian Medical College in Vellore, one of India’s top institutions, by age 23. Poonen’s preaching career blossomed after marrying Zac Poonen in 1968, a former naval officer turned preacher, joining him in ministry while raising four sons in Bangalore. Her sermons, delivered at Christian Fellowship Church (CFC) conferences and preserved on SermonIndex.net, focus on spiritual growth, motherhood, and surrender to God, reflecting her medical service to the poor without charge for over 50 years. She authored books like God Made Mothers and A Girl’s Viewpoint, offering biblical encouragement to women. Married to Zac Poonen, with whom she has four sons—Reuben, Daniel, John, and David, all in ministry—she continues to serve alongside her husband at CFC Bangalore.