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Zac Poonen - Why God Forgave David

Zac Poonen · May 7

Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 6

Zac Poonen · Dec 8

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Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 3

Zac Poonen · Nov 17

Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 2

Zac Poonen · Nov 10

Zac Poonen - Forgive Others as God Forgives Us

Zac Poonen · Oct 20

14m

Zac Poonen - Understanding Repentance and Temptation

Zac Poonen · Apr 7

Zac Poonen - Completing God’s Plan for Our Lives

Zac Poonen · Mar 4

Zac Poonen - Those Who Judge Themselves Daily Can Break Bread

Zac Poonen · Dec 9

Zac Poonen - Judging Ourselves at the Lord's Table

Zac Poonen · Aug 6

46m

Zac Poonen - The Meaning of Repentance

Zac Poonen · Jun 11

Zac Poonen - Repentance, Dying To Self and Being Filled with the Spirit

Zac Poonen · Mar 12

40m

Zac Poonen - God Desires Mercy More Than Sacrifice

Zac Poonen · Jan 29

Zac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 2: God does not remember our past sins

Zac Poonen · Aug 28

Zac Poonen - The Two "Rests" That Christ Offers

Zac Poonen · Jul 24

Zac Poonen - Repentance, Baptism and the Holy Spirit

Zac Poonen · May 22

Zac Poonen - Blessed By God - In Order To Bless Others

Zac Poonen · Nov 14

Zac Poonen - The Essential Requirement To Be Baptized

Zac Poonen · Jul 18

26m

Zac Poonen - Peace In Our Hearts And With All People

Zac Poonen · Apr 25

Zac Poonen - Jesus Came To Call Sinners To Repent

Zac Poonen · Apr 11

Zac Poonen - Only Those Who Are Merciful to Others Will Obtain Mercy From God

Zac Poonen · Feb 7

Zac Poonen - For Children: True Repentance and Forgiveness

Zac Poonen · Jan 31

Zac Poonen - The Advocate and the Accuser

Zac Poonen · Jul 12

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Zac Poonen - A Time To Repent and Set Matters Right

Zac Poonen · May 31

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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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.

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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.

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Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 6

Zac Poonen · Dec 8, 2025 · 30m

Zac Poonen continues his study of the Sermon on the Mount, examining the nine beatitudes and their practical application to Christian life. He emphasizes that these teachings require obedience and lifestyle transformation, not merely intellectual assent, and focuses on attitudes like poverty of spirit, mourning over sin, meekness, hungering for righteousness, and forgiveness as essential marks of following Jesus and becoming like Him.

28m

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Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 3

Zac Poonen · Nov 17, 2025 · 28m

Zac Poonen teaches on the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on being "poor in spirit" and mourning for sin. He uses illustrations showing how recognizing oneself as nothing before God multiplies one's value and effectiveness in the church, and emphasizes that genuine mourning comes from seeing Jesus's holiness and recognizing the gravity of sin, ultimately leading to compassion for others and true spiritual leadership.

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Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 2

Zac Poonen · Nov 10, 2025 · 30m

In this second sermon on the Sermon on the Mount, Zac Poonen contrasts the earthly kingdom promised in the Old Testament with the heavenly kingdom of God taught by Jesus. He emphasizes that true repentance means turning away from seeking worldly prosperity and blessing, and instead prioritizing righteousness, peace, and joy through the Holy Spirit—the actual definition of God's kingdom. The sermon calls Christians to examine whether they are primarily seeking earthly advantages or the kingdom of heaven, establishing that the gospel of the kingdom is fundamentally about spiritual transformation rather than material blessing.

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Zac Poonen - Forgive Others as God Forgives Us

Zac Poonen · Oct 20, 2025 · 12m

Zac Poonen teaches that meditation on Christ's sacrificial love on the cross—where Jesus experienced eternal hell to pay the full debt of our sins—should transform how we live, freeing us from worldly distractions and enabling us to forgive others as Jesus forgave us. He emphasizes that true forgiveness means moving beyond zero resentment to positive love for those who harm us, and that Jesus demonstrated this radical forgiveness even while suffering the agony of crucifixion.

14m

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Zac Poonen - Understanding Repentance and Temptation

Zac Poonen · Apr 7, 2025 · 14m

Zac Poonen teaches that true repentance is a complete about-turn from the old life toward Christ and the things of eternity, not a partial compromise. He emphasizes that temptation is not sin—even Jesus experienced temptation—and that Christians must maintain absolute faithfulness to Christ, rejecting worldly desires while resisting the enemy's attempts to draw them back. God permits temptation to strengthen us and teach us to be soldiers in spiritual warfare.

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Zac Poonen - Completing God’s Plan for Our Lives

Zac Poonen · Mar 4, 2025 · 20m

Zac Poonen teaches that God has a detailed plan for each person's life, written before they were even formed in the womb, and that fulfilling this plan requires wholehearted cooperation with God through repentance and commitment. He emphasizes that wasted years through rebellion or casual Christianity should bring genuine sorrow that propels believers to run full speed for God's purposes, using Paul's transformation as an example of how deep repentance can fuel zealous service despite past failures.

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Zac Poonen - Those Who Judge Themselves Daily Can Break Bread

Zac Poonen · Dec 9, 2024 · 9m

Zac Poonen teaches that believers must judge themselves daily through self-examination to avoid judgment in eternity. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 11:31 and the example of Adam and Eve, he emphasizes that we should examine our own hearts, words, and thoughts rather than pointing fingers at others—a habit that leads to participating in the Lord's Supper worthily. The practice of daily self-judgment, not just at communion, transforms our lives and ensures we face zero judgment before Christ.

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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.

46m

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Zac Poonen - The Meaning of Repentance

Zac Poonen · Jun 11, 2024 · 46m

Zac Poonen teaches that true spiritual growth requires sensitivity to God's correction and reproof, illustrating how submission to discipline—rather than resistance—positions believers for greater usefulness in God's kingdom. He emphasizes that repentance and faith are inseparable foundations of Christian life, and that most modern preaching neglects the corrective and exhortative content that comprises the bulk of New Testament teaching.

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Zac Poonen - Repentance, Dying To Self and Being Filled with the Spirit

Zac Poonen · Mar 12, 2024 · 22m

Zac Poonen teaches that spiritual growth is a continuous journey from conversion to Christ's return, requiring constant repentance (a complete 180-degree turn from sin) and progressive transformation to become more Christlike. He emphasizes that true repentance is not a one-time event but an ongoing practice, and that genuine faith is demonstrated through daily purification and lifestyle change, not mere head knowledge.

40m

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Zac Poonen - God Desires Mercy More Than Sacrifice

Zac Poonen · Jan 29, 2024 · 40m

God desires mercy and compassion more than sacrifice, and the greatest danger for churches that emphasize holiness is becoming judgmental toward others. Jesus taught the highest standards in the Sermon on the Mount, but immediately warned against judging others—maintaining external righteousness while harboring a judgmental heart is like preparing a beautiful dish but spoiling it with a dead lizard inside. The cure for sinners comes through mercy and compassion, not condemnation.

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Zac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 2: God does not remember our past sins

Zac Poonen · Aug 28, 2023 · 18m

The sermon explains the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant established through Jesus Christ. A core tenet of the New Covenant is that believers are under grace, meaning sin cannot rule over them, and God promises not to remember their past sins. The speaker emphasizes that true forgiveness requires confession to the Lord, and that God's mercy covers all past failures, which believers must then extend to others.

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Zac Poonen - The Two "Rests" That Christ Offers

Zac Poonen · Jul 24, 2023 · 13m

Christ offers two types of rest: the first is a gift for the weary, relating to the cleansing of sin through confession and the assurance that God will not remember past sins. The second rest is something believers must actively find by taking up Christ's yoke and learning from Him, which involves walking in the Spirit's guidance in all areas of life, including career and relationships.

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Zac Poonen - Repentance, Baptism and the Holy Spirit

Zac Poonen · May 22, 2023 · 13m

Repentance is defined as a U-turn from sin, and the New Testament standard for sin is higher than the Old Testament's focus on the Ten Commandments, encompassing thoughts like lust and anger. True Christian life requires constant repentance, meaning believers must continually strive to walk exactly as Jesus walked daily, viewing this process as an endless learning journey. Furthermore, believers must take accountability for every word spoken, as all idle or hurtful words will be accounted for at judgment.

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Zac Poonen - Blessed By God - In Order To Bless Others

Zac Poonen · Nov 14, 2022 · 13m

The central message is that Christians are called to reflect Jesus by first accepting God's complete forgiveness and identity in Him. This acceptance requires acknowledging one's own sinfulness and sincerely desiring to give up sin, trusting that Christ has paid the full penalty. Furthermore, having been forgiven, believers are motivated to forgive others and share the blessings they have received from God.

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Zac Poonen - The Essential Requirement To Be Baptized

Zac Poonen · Jul 18, 2022 · 12m

Baptism is presented not as a prerequisite for salvation, but as an act of obedience and a public testimony of a new life in Christ. The core message is that baptism signifies that the believer has turned from sin and desires not to sin again, acknowledging that the 'old man' nature has been crucified with Christ. This testimony is simple: believing in Jesus and being willing to publicly declare that desire to sin no more.

26m

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Zac Poonen - Peace In Our Hearts And With All People

Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2022 · 26m

The central message is that true peace—both in our hearts and with others—comes from internal purity, not just outward appearance. Drawing from Matthew 23, the speaker explains that one must clean the inside before the outside can appear clean. This internal cleansing is achieved through confessing sin and maintaining a right relationship with God, which results in the 'perfect peace' that is a birthright through faith in Christ.

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Zac Poonen - Jesus Came To Call Sinners To Repent

Zac Poonen · Apr 11, 2022 · 25m

Jesus primarily condemned hypocrisy, which the speaker notes is a sin rarely mentioned in the Old Testament. The sermon analyzes three types of sinners using the Prodigal Son parable: the accidentally lost sheep, the self-serving prodigal son, and the self-righteous elder brother. Ultimately, the central message is the necessity of humility, urging believers to treat everyone with respect, recognizing that true spirituality involves considering others as more important than oneself.

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Zac Poonen - Only Those Who Are Merciful to Others Will Obtain Mercy From God

Zac Poonen · Feb 7, 2022 · 20m

The central message is that true belief in being a sinner saved by grace must manifest as sacrificial love and mercy toward others. The speaker warns against spiritual pride, comparing those who judge others (like the Pharisees) to those who lack mercy. He concludes by citing James 2:13, stating that mercy triumphs over judgment, meaning that showing mercy to others is the proof of receiving God's mercy.

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Zac Poonen - For Children: True Repentance and Forgiveness

Zac Poonen · Jan 31, 2022 · 18m

The central message is that true repentance means a complete 'about turn' from sin, which is understood as changing one's mind about sin. The speaker emphasizes that one must first reconcile with people by asking for forgiveness before approaching God in prayer, citing Matthew 5:23-24. Furthermore, true discipleship requires actively forgiving others, as holding onto bitterness is described as poison that can lead one away from Christ.

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Zac Poonen - The Advocate and the Accuser

Zac Poonen · Jul 12, 2021 · 22m

The central message is that Christians must live in constant honesty before God, acknowledging every sin and failure to be fully covered by Jesus Christ, who serves as our righteous Advocate. We are encouraged to live in a state of conscious accountability, confessing sins immediately rather than waiting, which prevents the accuser from finding fault. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that our service to others is ultimately service to Christ, and we should not expect gratitude from people.