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Jeremy Utley - Growing Up as a Watchman

Jeremy Utley · Apr 14

Zac Poonen - The Importance of “Breaking of Bread” as a Church

Zac Poonen · Mar 4

50m

Zac Poonen - Jesus Overcoming Sin - and Building the Church

Zac Poonen · Feb 24

17m

Zac Poonen - The Baptism in the Holy Spirit Unites Us as One Family

Zac Poonen · Jan 21

Zac Poonen - How to Function as a Member of Christ's Body

Zac Poonen · Dec 9

31m

Sunil Poonen - Functioning Members of the Body of Christ

Sunil Poonen · Dec 9

33m

Bro. Zac 85th Birthday Celebration

Zac Poonen · Nov 6

Zac Poonen - Right Attitudes When We Break Bread

Zac Poonen · Nov 4

Wenhai Pan - Fellowship at Home and in the Church

Wenhai Pan · Aug 27

45m

Zac Poonen - Recovery of the New Covenant Church Pattern

Zac Poonen · Aug 6

Zac Poonen - Judging Ourselves at the Lord's Table

Zac Poonen · Aug 6

30m

Zac Poonen - Marks of a Truly Christian Church

Zac Poonen · Jul 16

Zac Poonen - Judging Ourselves Without Condemnation

Zac Poonen · Jun 16

Santosh Poonen - Joyful Fellowship with Christ and His Body

Santosh Poonen · May 27

Zac Poonen - Jesus Longs to Break Bread with Us

Zac Poonen · May 20

25m

Sunil Poonen - Unity And Growth In The Church Through Intercession

Sunil Poonen · Apr 29

Zac Poonen - The Right Way to Break Bread Together

Zac Poonen · Mar 3

NCCF Church Sharing

NCCF Church · Nov 28

Zac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 12:Diversity, Gifts and Unity in the Body Of Christ

Zac Poonen · Nov 20

2h 27m

Zac Poonen's 84th Birthday Celebration

Zac Poonen · Nov 7

14m

NCCF Church Sharing

NCCF Church · Jul 24

Zac Poonen - God's Presence Is the Mark of a True Church

Zac Poonen · Jun 26

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NCCF Church Sharing

NCCF Church · Mar 27

18m

NCCF Church Sharing

NCCF Church · Mar 20

August 3 | Daily Devotion | Repentance Is The Mark Of Being Truly Born Again | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions

Repentance is the defining mark of a truly born-again Christian. Without genuine repentance—a turning away from sin with changed behavior—one's claim to conversion is hollow and superficial.

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Jeremy Utley - Growing Up as a Watchman

Jeremy Utley · Apr 14, 2025 · 20m

Jeremy Utley challenges believers to mature beyond personal spiritual victory into the role of watchmen who cry out for the church's purity, unity, and establishment as a spotless bride of Christ. Drawing from Isaiah 62 and Luke 18, he contrasts the cry of orphans seeking personal overcoming with the cry of mature warriors whose burden is interceding for God's kingdom purposes and the fulfillment of His promises for His church.

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Zac Poonen - The Importance of “Breaking of Bread” as a Church

Zac Poonen · Mar 4, 2025 · 10m

Zac Poonen emphasizes that the breaking of bread (communion) was central to the early church and should remain a vital practice today, not merely a ritual. He teaches that it signifies our unity as one body in Christ and calls believers to examine themselves—not others—regarding their commitment to Jesus and the church community. The practice carries serious spiritual weight: partaking worthily strengthens our identification with Christ's death and resurrection, while self-judgment during the breaking of bread protects us from final judgment.

50m

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Zac Poonen - Jesus Overcoming Sin - and Building the Church

Zac Poonen · Feb 24, 2025 · 50m

Jesus builds His church on the revelation that He came in the flesh like us, enabling believers to overcome sin. This revelation, not mere intellectual knowledge, is the foundation for the church functioning as a unified body where members work together without competition or strife, reflecting Christ's image.

17m

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Zac Poonen - The Baptism in the Holy Spirit Unites Us as One Family

Zac Poonen · Jan 21, 2025 · 17m

Zac Poonen teaches that genuine baptism in the Holy Spirit does more than grant personal anointing or spiritual power—it unites believers into one family, transforming them from disconnected individuals into a cohesive body of Christ. True spiritual maturity requires not just personal holiness but also becoming an integral part of a local church, characterized by sympathy, encouragement, humility, and tender-heartedness rather than criticism and condemnation.

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Zac Poonen - How to Function as a Member of Christ's Body

Zac Poonen · Dec 9, 2024 · 20m

Zac Poonen teaches that Christians must function as mature, interconnected members of Christ's body by speaking truth in love and remaining connected to Christ the Head. True spiritual growth and church function comes not from frequent social interaction between members, but from each member's personal connection to Christ, which then enables coordinated, fruitful contribution to the body's overall growth. A committed church member embodies humility, authenticity, and genuine concern for others' blessing rather than self-impression.

31m

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Sunil Poonen - Functioning Members of the Body of Christ

Sunil Poonen · Dec 9, 2024 · 31m

Jesus ascended to heaven to fill all things through the Holy Spirit, equipping believers with gifts to build up the church as a unified body. Every member of the church must actively function as a connected part of the body rather than being a passive spectator or merely appearing to participate; genuine commitment means speaking truth in love and working together toward maturity in Christ, which becomes the most powerful evangelistic witness to the world.

33m

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Bro. Zac 85th Birthday Celebration

Zac Poonen · Nov 6, 2024 · 33m

A birthday celebration for Brother Zac on his 85th birthday, honoring his decades of ministry in upholding biblical standards for the church while balancing discipline with love and personal mentorship. Church members share testimonies of how his uncompromising commitment to God's truth, despite personal cost, has shaped their spiritual lives and families.

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Zac Poonen - Right Attitudes When We Break Bread

Zac Poonen · Nov 4, 2024 · 10m

Zac Poonen teaches that when Christians gather at the Lord's table to break bread, they must cultivate the attitude of Christ—focusing on service and unity rather than pride, judgment, or comparison. Drawing from the disciples' argument about who was greatest at the Last Supper, he emphasizes that believers should have faith in one another's spiritual growth, trust the Holy Spirit to convict rather than taking that role themselves, and approach the table with humility and mutual support, not suspicion or criticism.

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Wenhai Pan - Fellowship at Home and in the Church

Wenhai Pan · Aug 27, 2024 · 20m

Wenhai Pan teaches that healthy fellowship—both in the home and in the church—is a critical indicator of spiritual growth and church health. Drawing from 1 Peter 3, he explains God's design for family relationships: wives are called to submit to and respect their husbands (which honors God and is precious in His sight, as exemplified by Sarah), while husbands are called to live with their wives in an understanding way and show them honor as fellow heirs of grace. The foundation of these relational dynamics is essential for developing the kind of corporate fellowship that reflects Jesus and builds up the local church.

45m

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Zac Poonen - Recovery of the New Covenant Church Pattern

Zac Poonen · Aug 6, 2024 · 45m

Zac Poonen explains the biblical foundation for the New Covenant church, emphasizing that the church's primary focus should be fellowship and holiness rather than programs or traditions. He argues that Christians should choose their church based on adherence to Scripture and biblical standards, with the goal of collectively reflecting Jesus through genuine community, sound doctrine, and commitment to one another.

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Zac Poonen - Judging Ourselves at the Lord's Table

Zac Poonen · Aug 6, 2024 · 9m

Zac Poonen teaches that partaking of the Lord's Table requires honest self-judgment in two dimensions: vertically with God (examining our conscience for hidden sin and unrepentance) and horizontally with others in the church body (ensuring we have reconciled with fellow believers). He emphasizes that each person must judge only themselves, not others, and that this practice protects us from God's discipline and allows us to participate worthily in the bread and cup.

30m

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Zac Poonen - Marks of a Truly Christian Church

Zac Poonen · Jul 16, 2024 · 30m

Zac Poonen explains how truly Christian churches maintain the presence of Jesus by adhering to the whole counsel of God and not compromising biblical standards. He illustrates through church history how churches gradually backslide when they lower doctrinal standards (particularly on issues like divorce), causing spiritually discerning believers to separate and form faithful remnant communities, resulting in cycles of new churches that eventually face the same temptation to compromise.

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Zac Poonen - Judging Ourselves Without Condemnation

Zac Poonen · Jun 16, 2024 · 26m

Zac Poonen teaches that Christians must examine themselves rather than judge others, using the Lord's table as a reminder to crucify our tendency to accuse. He emphasizes that all actions should be done in love, and that love must grow in wisdom—demonstrating practical discernment in relationships, parenting, and church life rather than foolish sentimentality.

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Santosh Poonen - Joyful Fellowship with Christ and His Body

Santosh Poonen · May 27, 2024 · 42m

Santosh Poonen explores how genuine Christian maturity means embodying authentic Christ-likeness rather than manufacturing it artificially. He emphasizes that true joy and fellowship flow spontaneously from a deep, intimate relationship with God and the church body, not from mere adherence to Scripture or performance of spiritual disciplines.

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Zac Poonen - Jesus Longs to Break Bread with Us

Zac Poonen · May 20, 2024 · 16m

Jesus deeply longs to be in intimate fellowship with His disciples, as demonstrated by His words at the Last Supper and His actions throughout His ministry. Christians should reflect this same longing for one another in the church, approaching the Lord's table with tenderhearted attitudes of encouragement and service, washing one another's feet both literally and spiritually rather than criticizing. The Lord's example shows us how to balance encouragement with correction, always leading with compassion and prayer for those around us.

25m

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Sunil Poonen - Unity And Growth In The Church Through Intercession

Sunil Poonen · Apr 29, 2024 · 25m

Sunil Poonen teaches that church unity and growth are built on two foundational staffs: grace (vertical relationship with God) and union (horizontal relationships between believers). True church unity is not based on cultural similarity or even doctrinal uniformity, but rather on a shared faith expressed through intercession—crying out to God together for one another's needs. When believers demonstrate this kind of unity, the world recognizes Jesus as sent from God, and the church grows as each member functions properly and builds up the body in love.

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Zac Poonen - The Right Way to Break Bread Together

Zac Poonen · Mar 3, 2024 · 16m

Zac Poonen teaches on the proper approach to observing the Lord's Supper, emphasizing that breaking bread together testifies to unity in the body of Christ. Drawing from John 13 and 1 Corinthians 10-11, he stresses the importance of self-examination and love for imperfect church members, warning against judgment of others and calling believers to judge themselves daily to maintain purity and unity. The core message is that partaking unworthily while harboring unforgiveness or judgment toward others dishonors Christ and can result in spiritual consequences.

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NCCF Church Sharing

CFC Messages · Nov 28, 2023 · 20m

Two church members share personal testimonies of God's guidance through difficulties. The first speaker reflects on hardship as spiritual nourishment from God's Word and the Holy Spirit, using the metaphor of an exam where God as Teacher helps correct mistakes. The second speaker teaches from Nehemiah about the importance of unity in the church, emphasizing that internal repentance and reconciliation among believers must precede effective corporate ministry.

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Zac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 12:Diversity, Gifts and Unity in the Body Of Christ

Zac Poonen · Nov 20, 2023 · 26m

In the New Covenant, Christ builds a unified body of believers that transcends social, cultural, racial, and economic distinctions—unlike the Old Covenant congregation which was homogeneous. True church unity is demonstrated through genuine love and connection among diverse members, not merely by gathering together; those who only fellowship with people of their own type hinder the building of Christ's body.

2h 27m

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Zac Poonen's 84th Birthday Celebration

Zac Poonen · Nov 7, 2023 · 2h 27m

The speaker celebrates Zac Poonen's 84th birthday, highlighting his 60 years of faithful ministry. He praises Zac for serving God freely and at his own expense, often doing so uncompromisingly despite personal costs. The message encourages the congregation to appreciate the gifts and ministry they have received, using Zac's life as an example of God's faithfulness.

14m

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CFC Messages · Jul 24, 2023 · 14m

The message emphasizes that the Christian goal is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the church. Drawing from John 11:25 and Matthew 11:28, the speaker stresses that God's help and rest are available not just for future struggles, but for present needs. He encourages believers to practice humility and gentleness in daily life, remembering that all actions should be done to the glory of God.

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Zac Poonen - God's Presence Is the Mark of a True Church

Zac Poonen · Jun 26, 2023 · 42m

The true mark of a New Testament church is not adherence to specific doctrines or charismatic gifts, but rather that people leave feeling they have genuinely encountered God's presence. The speaker emphasizes that the primary purpose of gathering is to meet with the Lord, which can be cultivated through conscious devotion, such as when singing hymns directed to Jesus. Furthermore, he teaches that God often brings us into His presence through trials and suffering, which are signs of spiritual promotion.