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1h 3m2. Discipleship And Worship By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 26
1h 3m1. Grace And Truth By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 25
1h 23mRevelation And The Way Of The Cross by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 13
1h 13mNew Covenant - Doctrine or Life? - By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 6
1h 30mFellowship - Another Mark Of Growth by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 23
1h 8mThankfulness - Another Mark Of Growth by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 16
1h 8mHumility - The Mark Of Growth by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 9
25mZac Poonen - Bringing Up Children Aright
Zac Poonen · Sep 20
56mZac Poonen - A Blameless Life
Zac Poonen · Sep 17
1h 28mZac Poonen - Principles of building a local church as Christ's body
Zac Poonen · Aug 23
1h 17mReadiness For Christ's Return
Zac Poonen · Jul 7
9mZac Poonen - Baptism
Zac Poonen · Jun 22
1h 19mZac Poonen - God Renews Us And We Enter His Rest
Zac Poonen · Jun 22
52mZac Poonen - The Spirit of the fear of the Lord - SPC5
Zac Poonen · Jun 11
1h 11mZac Poonen - The Spirit of grace - SPC7
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
1h 15mZac Poonen - The Spirit of Power, Love and Discipline - SPC6
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
1h 14mZac Poonen - As Christ was on Earth - SPC1
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
54mZac Poonen - Q&A Part 2 - SPC4
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
1h 0mZac Poonen - Q&A Part 1 - SPC3
Zac Poonen · Jun 6
1h 7mZac Poonen - The Spirit Reveals Jesus through His word - SPC2
Zac Poonen · Jun 6
45mZac Poonen - The way to possess the life of Jesus
Zac Poonen · May 23
1h 9mZac Poonen - Recognizing Jesus and what He appreciated
Zac Poonen · Sep 22
1h 9mZac Poonen - Fellowship and Worship
Zac Poonen · Sep 19
50mZac Poonen - Growing up to maturity
Zac Poonen · Aug 26
August 4 | Daily Devotion | The Mark Of New Covenant Blessing Is Not Wealth And Health | Zac Poonen
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 3mNCCF Church
2. Discipleship And Worship By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 26, 2016 · 1h 3m
The speaker argues that a balanced understanding of the Great Commission requires recognizing both sides: preaching the gospel to all creation (Frontier evangelism) and making disciples. He emphasizes that after bringing people to Christ, the focus must shift to teaching and following Christ's way, as Paul did by building up new converts. True ministry requires this balance between evangelism and discipleship.
1h 3mNCCF Church
1. Grace And Truth By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 25, 2016 · 1h 3m
The central message is that true Christian life involves reflecting Jesus's character through a perfect balance of grace and truth. The speaker argues that God cares less about mere statistics of conversion and more about the quality of the believer's life. Following Christ means daily dying to one's own will and choosing to do the will of God, which is a process of growth, not immediate perfection.
1h 23mNCCF Church
Revelation And The Way Of The Cross by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 13, 2016 · 1h 23m
The central message is the necessary balance between being justified by faith (the foundation) and living a life of holiness (the superstructure). While salvation is a free gift through faith in Christ, believers are called to actively pursue godliness through good works that God has specifically prepared for them. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian living means fulfilling God's unique plan for one's life, rather than following worldly standards or merely performing any good deed.
1h 13mNCCF Church
transcribingNew Covenant - Doctrine or Life? - By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 6, 2016 · 1h 13m
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation is achieved both individually through cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by functioning fully within the local church.
1h 30mNCCF Church
Fellowship - Another Mark Of Growth by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 23, 2016 · 1h 30m
The primary mark of spiritual growth is increasing humility, which must be before God, not merely for human reputation. True humility is evidenced by obedience to God's will, as God gives grace to the humble but resists the proud. The speaker emphasizes that sinning proves one is not under grace, and spiritual growth is a progression of overcoming sin in thought, word, deed, attitude, and motive.
1h 8mNCCF Church
transcribingThankfulness - Another Mark Of Growth by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 16, 2016 · 1h 8m
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This growth is achieved both individually through increasing purity and corporately by functioning fully within the local church body.
1h 8mNCCF Church
Humility - The Mark Of Growth by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 9, 2016 · 1h 8m
The central message is that true spiritual growth is measured by emulating the profound humility of Jesus Christ, rather than by worldly achievements or perceived status. The speaker uses Jesus' ancestry (which included figures from questionable backgrounds) and his humble birth in a stable to illustrate that God values the marginalized and the lowly. Therefore, believers must reject the tendency to boast in lineage or accomplishments, focusing instead on Christ's selfless humility.
25mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Bringing Up Children Aright
Zac Poonen · Sep 20, 2015 · 25m
The speaker emphasizes that the church should function as a family, and parenting Christian children requires understanding their spiritual significance. Drawing from Hebrews 11 and Psalm 127, he argues that children are gifts from God, meant to be trained as 'arrows' for spiritual warfare against Satan. The goal is to teach children to praise God from a young age so that the enemy's mouth will be shut.
56mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - A Blameless Life
Zac Poonen · Sep 17, 2015 · 56m
The central message is that Christian life must be characterized by loving God with one's entire being (heart, soul, mind) and loving one's neighbor as oneself. The speaker emphasizes that these two commandments form the foundation for navigating life's 'gray areas' and warns against legalism, whether in religious observance or in relationships. True love is proven not by sentimentality, but by practical obedience to God's commandments.
1h 28mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Principles of building a local church as Christ's body
Zac Poonen · Aug 23, 2015 · 1h 28m
The central message is that true spiritual leadership and effectiveness in building the church require profound brokenness, as God cannot work through those who rely on their own strength or perceived abilities. The speaker uses examples from scripture—Moses, Peter, and Jacob—to illustrate that God often breaks down human strength through failure before fulfilling His purpose. Ultimately, believers must learn to relinquish self-reliance and prioritize God above all else.
1h 17mNCCF Church
transcribingReadiness For Christ's Return
Zac Poonen · Jul 7, 2015 · 1h 17m
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation must occur both individually through personal purity and corporately by functioning fully within the local church.
9mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Baptism
Zac Poonen · Jun 22, 2015 · 9m
The core message of baptism is that it is primarily an act of obedience to God's Word, rather than requiring full intellectual understanding. The speaker emphasizes that baptism symbolizes a burial with Christ's death and a resurrection into a new life. This new life means having a desire not to sin again, representing a fundamental change in attitude, like a cat jumping out of dirty water.
1h 19mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - God Renews Us And We Enter His Rest
Zac Poonen · Jun 22, 2015 · 1h 19m
The speaker discusses the importance of understanding the New Covenant established by Jesus, noting that while the Old Testament is not abolished, it offers crucial lessons from history. He emphasizes that God restores what sin has damaged, pointing to the Holy Spirit and the Word of God as the two essential elements for spiritual renewal. True understanding of scripture, especially regarding Christ, comes through the Holy Spirit, not just intellectual study.
52mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Spirit of the fear of the Lord - SPC5
Zac Poonen · Jun 11, 2015 · 52m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus by embodying humility and serving others. Jesus exemplified this by identifying with all people, even sinners, and by rejecting any form of self-exaltation, preferring to be seen as a brother and servant rather than holding titles. This principle of servant-heartedness is fundamental to a Spirit-filled church.
1h 11mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Spirit of grace - SPC7
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2015 · 1h 11m
The central message is that the fear of the Lord is the primary guard against sin, even more reliably than spiritual gifts or knowledge. The speaker uses examples like Joseph and Job to illustrate that a deep reverence for God compels one to live blamelessly. He urges listeners to develop a strong moral backbone, prioritizing conscience and eternal accountability over temporary gains or worldly pressures.
1h 15mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Spirit of Power, Love and Discipline - SPC6
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2015 · 1h 15m
The central message is that a truly Spirit-filled church requires every member to be fully committed and 'on fire' for God, moving beyond mere ritual attendance. The speaker emphasizes that Christians must actively study and live by all of God's Word, comparing it to an invaluable inheritance. Furthermore, he stresses the importance of obeying appointed church leaders, noting that the New Covenant structure requires multiple leaders to properly care for and guide the congregation.
1h 14mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - As Christ was on Earth - SPC1
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2015 · 1h 14m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that God shows no partiality, meaning that what God has done for others, He can do for any individual who fulfills the same conditions. This understanding, particularly regarding God's love for us as the Father loved Jesus, is a life-changing revelation.
54mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Q&A Part 2 - SPC4
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2015 · 54m
The central message is that Christian growth involves becoming an exact reflection of Jesus through individual purity and corporate church function. True spiritual service results in holiness, not emotional highs. Progressing in sin-awareness is gradual, and recognizing God's voice comes from consistent obedience to scripture. Humility is found in accepting God's challenging circumstances, which lead to grace.
1h 0mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Q&A Part 1 - SPC3
Zac Poonen · Jun 6, 2015 · 1h 0m
The central message emphasizes that Christian life requires striving to be an exact reflection of Jesus by submitting to God's will in all areas. The speaker details that true spiritual growth involves discipline, which is a combination of the Holy Spirit's work and personal cooperation, focusing on profitable choices rather than merely avoiding the unlawful. Furthermore, overcoming sin requires fleeing from temptation rather than confronting it head-on, and prayer should be God-centered (praying in the spirit) rather than self-centered (praying in the flesh).
1h 7mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Spirit Reveals Jesus through His word - SPC2
Zac Poonen · Jun 6, 2015 · 1h 7m
The Holy Spirit is necessary to truly understand scripture, transforming a mere scribe into a disciple who receives life from the Word. The speaker argues that the Old Covenant law, while good, was fundamentally flawed because it could not bring people into a living relationship with God. True fulfillment of God's requirements, especially the tenth commandment against coveting, is only possible through being filled with the Holy Spirit, which empowers believers to live according to the Spirit rather than merely attempting to keep the law.
45mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The way to possess the life of Jesus
Zac Poonen · May 23, 2015 · 45m
The central message is that true Christian life flows from a deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, which surpasses adherence to religious rules or laws. The speaker emphasizes that being led by the Holy Spirit, rather than by external rules, is the mark of genuine discipleship. He uses the example of Paul to illustrate that knowing Christ deeply requires counting all earthly values as rubbish compared to the surpassing value of knowing Jesus.
1h 9mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Recognizing Jesus and what He appreciated
Zac Poonen · Sep 22, 2014 · 1h 9m
Jesus' ministry demonstrated that true understanding of God comes from personal knowledge, not just from studying scripture or adhering to tradition. The speaker uses the example of the Pharisees, who, despite reading the Bible, fundamentally misunderstood God's nature and rejected Jesus. He warns that spiritual pride leads to ignorance, causing Christians today to believe they are more enlightened than they actually are.
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.
50mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Growing up to maturity
Zac Poonen · Aug 26, 2014 · 50m
The central message is that Christian maturity requires continuous, steady growth in grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, which is necessary to avoid spiritual stagnation. The speaker cautions against misunderstanding justification by faith as a license to sin, emphasizing that this doctrine must motivate believers toward perfection. True growth is achieved by living in fellowship with Christ, allowing one to discern God's will even in unscriptural situations.