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26mZac Poonen - The Blessing of Submitting to Authority
Zac Poonen · Jul 27
17mAppointment of Sacramento Facilitators - Andrei Pavlov, Joseph Beregovoy, Abel Babalai
Zac Poonen · Jul 15
54mZac Poonen - Building Christ’s Church as a Body
Zac Poonen · Jul 13
7mZac Poonen - Being Broken and Poured Out
Zac Poonen · Jul 13
27mZac Poonen - Living in the Light of Your Conscience
Zac Poonen · Jul 6
7mZac Poonen - Judge Yourself and You Will Not Be Judged (Breaking of Bread)
Zac Poonen · Jun 15
8mZac Poonen - The Balance of Strictness and Compassion in God’s Prophets
Zac Poonen · Jun 15
1h 15mNCCF Conference 2026 - Q&A Session (Part 2) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 10
32mNCCF Conference 2026 - Q&A Session (Part 1) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 10
49mNCCF Conference 2026 - Sixteen Lessons I Have Learnt (Part 2) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 9
42mNCCF Conference 2026 - Building Your Home in a Godly Way - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 9
55mNCCF Conference 2026 - Sixteen Lessons I Have Learnt (Part 1) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 9
53mNCCF Conference 2026 - In God’s Plan, By God’s Power, and For God’s Glory - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 9
58mNCCF Conference 2026 - Knowing the Cost of Discipleship - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 9
1h 49mNCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 8
40mNCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 8
NCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
10h 8mNCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
NCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
38mZac Poonen - Living and Growing in the Fear of God
Zac Poonen · Jun 1
4m 38sZac Poonen - Warn Your Children of Three Great Dangers
Zac Poonen · May 11
12mZac Poonen - Why God Forgave David
Zac Poonen · May 7
24mZac Poonen - Sixty Blessed Years of Serving the Lord Full-Time
Zac Poonen · May 4
7mZac Poonen - Broken and Poured Out
Zac Poonen · May 4
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.
26mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Blessing of Submitting to Authority
Zac Poonen · Jul 27, 2026 · 26m
The central message is that following God's plan and submitting to proper authority leads to blessings in all areas of life. The speaker uses examples from scripture—such as honoring parents, obeying masters, and Jesus' own submission—to illustrate that true success comes from humility and obedience rather than self-will. He concludes by urging the audience to live lives pleasing to God.
17mNCCF Church
Appointment of Sacramento Facilitators - Andrei Pavlov, Joseph Beregovoy, Abel Babalai
Zac Poonen · Jul 15, 2026 · 17m
The message focuses on the proper structure and function of church leadership, emphasizing that New Testament practice appointed elders rather than pastors. The speakers prayed for the newly ordained facilitators, urging them to lead by example, be anointed with the Holy Spirit, and build up the local body of Christ. They stressed that true ministry requires humility, submission to God's word, and reliance on divine power over personal qualifications.
54mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Building Christ’s Church as a Body
Zac Poonen · Jul 13, 2026 · 54m
The sermon contrasts building a church based on human ambition (like the Tower of Babel) versus building it according to God's divine pattern (like the Tabernacle). The speaker warns that structures built for human glory will eventually be destroyed, while those built precisely as God commands—in every detail—will bear the glory of the Lord. True church life requires adherence to established divine patterns rather than impressive human efforts.
7mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Being Broken and Poured Out
Zac Poonen · Jul 13, 2026 · 7m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be a constant reflection of Jesus by being willing to be broken and poured out for others daily, not just during formal communion. The speaker emphasizes examining oneself to see if one has resisted yielding their will or emptying themselves before the Lord. Ultimately, true discipleship requires embracing the way of the cross in every aspect of life.
27mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Living in the Light of Your Conscience
Zac Poonen · Jul 6, 2026 · 27m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ by growing in purity both personally and corporately. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship requires a passion for Christ Himself rather than merely focusing on heavenly rewards or worldly comforts. He warns against minimizing sin, noting that God judges us according to the level of our conscience, defining sin as knowing what is right but failing to do it.
7mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Judge Yourself and You Will Not Be Judged (Breaking of Bread)
Zac Poonen · Jun 15, 2026 · 7m
The central message encourages believers to approach fellowship, especially at the Lord's table, with an earnest desire for connection rather than a critical or judging spirit. The speaker draws parallels from Jesus' example and Paul's warning regarding judgment on the final day, advising that we should focus on praying for others instead of forming negative opinions about them. Ultimately, the goal is to achieve a state where there will be no judgment against us.
8mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Balance of Strictness and Compassion in God’s Prophets
Zac Poonen · Jun 15, 2026 · 8m
God's method of dealing with sin requires a balance between stern rebuke and compassionate encouragement, mirroring the combination of grace and truth seen in Jesus Christ. The speaker illustrates this using Old Testament pairs like Ezra (weeping over sin) and Nehemiah (publicly confronting sin), as well as Paul and Barnabas. For the church to function correctly, it must embody both ministries—the gentle encouragement and the necessary confrontation against compromise.
1h 15mNCCF Church
NCCF Conference 2026 - Q&A Session (Part 2) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 10, 2026 · 1h 15m
The central message is that Christians must maintain a correct understanding of God as a loving, compassionate Father, countering the devil's tendency to portray Him as a strict punisher. This understanding is crucial for spiritual growth, as it allows believers to accept discipline as an act of love. Furthermore, the speaker advises believers to emulate God's patience by refraining from quick judgment of others.
32mNCCF Church
NCCF Conference 2026 - Q&A Session (Part 1) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 10, 2026 · 32m
The speaker addresses questions regarding raising children in the fear of the Lord, emphasizing that discipline and love must be balanced, not following a literal ratio. He stresses teaching children to respect God's Word and all appointed authorities, using examples from scripture. For practical teaching, he suggests using visual resources like comic strip Bibles and engaging the children by challenging them to find answers within the stories.
49mNCCF Church
NCCF Conference 2026 - Sixteen Lessons I Have Learnt (Part 2) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 9, 2026 · 49m
The speaker outlines several key truths learned in his Christian walk, emphasizing that God desires believers to be reflections of Jesus through holiness and humility. Key points include maintaining physical fitness for service, embracing honesty, giving cheerfully, drawing holiness from looking unto Jesus, living by the cross, trusting in divine protection against harm, recognizing God's perfect plan for good works, and always reading scripture within its full context.
42mNCCF Church
NCCF Conference 2026 - Building Your Home in a Godly Way - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 9, 2026 · 42m
The message emphasizes that the Christian life requires reflecting Jesus by growing in personal purity, functioning within the local church, and maintaining a godly family. Zac Poonen notes that the New Testament establishes clear standards for family life, citing 1 Timothy 3, which requires an elder to manage his own home well. Ultimately, he stresses that the primary goal for both the home and the church is to manifest the peace Jesus repeatedly offered to His disciples after the resurrection.
55mNCCF Church
NCCF Conference 2026 - Sixteen Lessons I Have Learnt (Part 1) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 9, 2026 · 55m
The speaker shares key lessons learned in his Christian walk, emphasizing that while John 3:16 is vital for the world, John 17:23 is paramount for believers. This verse teaches that a disciple's life must visibly demonstrate to the world that the Father loves them as much as He loved Jesus. This understanding brings profound rest, freedom from anxiety, and assurance in God's care.
53mNCCF Church
NCCF Conference 2026 - In God’s Plan, By God’s Power, and For God’s Glory - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 9, 2026 · 53m
The speaker emphasizes the profound responsibility of sharing God's word, warning against speaking as if God directly commanded it when it was not the case. He then draws from 1 Corinthians 3 to teach that every aspect of life—how time and money are spent—is building upon the foundation of Christ. True spiritual growth is measured not by outward numbers, but by victory over sin and the depth of conviction within the church.
58mNCCF Church
NCCF Conference 2026 - Knowing the Cost of Discipleship - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 9, 2026 · 58m
The speaker emphasizes that a stable Christian life requires both holiness and humility. He argues that much of modern Christianity presents an incomplete picture of Christ because essential elements of the gospel are omitted. True discipleship, according to the Great Commission, requires not only belief and baptism but also actively teaching others to obey everything Jesus commanded, and crucially, preaching repentance alongside belief.
1h 49mNCCF Church
NCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 8, 2026 · 1h 49m
The message emphasizes that building the church requires both holiness and humility, achieved by taking even the smallest commands from God seriously. The speaker urges the congregation to avoid spiritual complacency, comparing the attitude of the 'big kid' who thinks they can do everything versus the 'little kid' who humbly admits need. True spiritual progress requires repentance and a continuous desire to obey God's small directives.
40mNCCF Church
NCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 8, 2026 · 40m
The central message is that the church must reflect Jesus by pursuing holiness individually and functioning corporately. This transformation requires believers to daily offer their bodies as living, holy sacrifices, resisting conformity to the world. The ultimate goal is a renewal into the image of Christ, which is best demonstrated through humility and service, even amidst trials.
0sNCCF Church
transcribingNCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2026 · 0s
The ultimate goal for Christians is to reflect Jesus Christ in all aspects of life. This transformation happens individually through cultivating personal purity and corporately by becoming fully engaged members of the local church. The message emphasizes that both personal holiness and corporate church function are necessary for this reflection.
10h 8mNCCF Church
NCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2026 · 10h 8m
The speaker emphasizes that the goal of the Christian life is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation must happen both individually through personal purity and corporately by functioning as members within the local church. The overall message centers on building up the body of Christ through holiness and humility.
0sNCCF Church
transcribingNCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2026 · 0s
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation happens both individually through personal purity and corporately by functioning fully within the local church.
38mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Living and Growing in the Fear of God
Zac Poonen · Jun 1, 2026 · 38m
The central message emphasizes that the fear of the Lord, or reverence for God, is the foundation of all wisdom, drawing from Proverbs 9:10. The speaker stresses that this reverence must be taught to children from a young age, paralleling the importance of foundational education. He warns that skipping this foundational teaching and jumping directly to the doctrine of grace leads to a misunderstanding of God's standards, resulting in spiritual laxity and a lack of respect for authority.
4m 38sNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Warn Your Children of Three Great Dangers
Zac Poonen · May 11, 2026 · 4m 38s
Zac Poonen teaches mothers that the three greatest dangers children face are worldly honor, money, and sinful pleasure, using Moses' mother as an example of how parental instruction in the formative years can equip children to reject these temptations throughout their lives. He emphasizes that mothers have a critical window in a child's early years to instill godly values that will protect them decades later when they encounter worldly allures.
12mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Why God Forgave David
Zac Poonen · May 7, 2026 · 12m
Zac Poonen examines how God forgave David despite his grievous sins of adultery, murder, and conspiracy, showing through Scripture that David's broken and contrite heart—demonstrated in Psalm 51—made him acceptable to God. The message emphasizes that genuine repentance and remorse matter far more than outward penance, and calls believers to extend the same mercy to others that God extended to David.
24mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Sixty Blessed Years of Serving the Lord Full-Time
Zac Poonen · May 4, 2026 · 24m
Zac Poonen shares his sixty-year testimony of full-time Christian service, highlighting pivotal moments of spiritual growth including his assurance of salvation through John 6:37, obedience in baptism, and God's call to ministry through Isaiah 49. He emphasizes the importance of personal certainty in Christ, regular Bible reading, and obedient steps in discipleship, demonstrating how God's faithfulness sustained him and his family without worldly employment or financial assistance.
7mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Broken and Poured Out
Zac Poonen · May 4, 2026 · 7m
Breaking bread and drinking the cup is a solemn covenant to be broken—surrendering our self-centered nature—and poured out in service to others, exactly opposite to how the world operates. This means accepting humiliation without defensiveness, trusting God's promise that all things work for our good, and living the way of the cross that Jesus modeled by taking punishment he never deserved.