Josh McGuire - “Singing Through Trials” | Austin CFC | 2024-07-14

Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 56m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker encourages listeners to endure life's trials by fixing their eyes on Jesus, who endured the cross for the joy set before him. He uses examples from scripture—including Jesus singing a hymn before Gethsemane—to illustrate that maintaining faith and expressing devotion through song or worship is possible even amid intense suffering. The core message is finding perseverance in one's own trials by comparing them to the struggles of others, ultimately drawing strength from God's grace.

Austin CFC | Josh McGuire - Refreshing & Ignorance | 2020-05-24

Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 28m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The message emphasizes viewing sin with hatred, drawing parallels from Jesus's life and the necessity of repenting. Repentance is defined as a 180-degree turn—turning away from idols to return to God—which results in sins being wiped away and bringing refreshing from the Lord. The speaker encourages listeners to actively repent by making amends for wrongs, especially concerning money or hurt feelings.

Austin CFC | Zac Poonen - Most Believers Have Missed the Overcoming Life | 2020-06-23

Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2020 · 1h 21m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

Suren Gurivireddy | Abound More in Love and All Discernment | Austin CFC | 2025-06-29

Suren Gurivireddy · Jun 29, 2025 · 48m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

Santosh Poonen - 2025 WoF Session 1: The Church as a Dwelling Place Primarily for God

Santosh Poonen · Nov 7, 2025 · 1h 4m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker argues that contrary to human expectation, the longer one walks with Jesus Christ, the more helpless and dependent they should feel, a state revealed to 'babes' rather than the wise. He warns Christians against relying on their own strength, noting that sustained spiritual life can become burdensome if one is following an 'other Jesus.' True rest and discipleship come from returning to a childlike dependence on Christ.

Josh McGuire - "Hearing, Doing, Teaching” | Austin CFC | 2026-06-28

Josh McGuire · Jun 28, 2026 · 50m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker uses his experience as an instructor in the Air Force to illustrate a principle for spiritual growth: one must move from merely hearing (10%) to actively doing (50%), and finally to teaching others (90%). He applies this framework to Christian living, noting that faith begins by hearing God's word, which is foundational to discipleship.

Zac Poonen 3 - We Have a Father in Heaven | Austin CFC | 2022-09-25

Zac Poonen · Sep 25, 2022 · 1h 10m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker discusses various aspects of biblical study, including comparing Old Testament and New Testament speaking styles, and recommending the NASB translation for accuracy over older versions like KJV. He emphasizes that true rejoicing comes not from one's own authority or works for God, but from recognizing what God has done for us. Finally, he advises on prayer, suggesting meditation on the Lord's Prayer rather than mere rote repetition.

Josh McGuire - Be Kind Like our God | Austin CFC | 2025-11-30

Josh McGuire · Nov 30, 2025 · 50m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker recounts a childhood story from his first day of kindergarten where he was nearly injured by a rope accident on the merry-go-round. His terror instantly vanished when a classmate offered him gum, illustrating how an act of simple kindness changed his experience. He argues that while kindness is powerful in the world, its true motivation should not be transactional, but rather rooted in something deeper.

David Raju - The God who sees | Austin CFC | 2026-05-10

David Raju · May 10, 2026 · 45m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The message draws from Isaiah 40, highlighting that while all human life is fleeting like grass, the word of God endures forever. The central call is for believers to proclaim this eternal Word by lifting up their voices and proclaiming comfort and truth. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that speaking words of encouragement, edification, and comfort—whether to family or friends—is a form of prophesying and fulfilling a divine calling.

Ephesians Session 2 - Josh McGuire | ACFC Camp Buckner 2022

Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 32m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker uses illustrations—such as viewing an object from multiple angles or the story of Pinocchio—to argue that no single perspective provides a complete picture. He emphasizes that understanding scripture, like Ephesians, requires looking at it from various viewpoints to grasp the full truth revealed by God. The central message is the necessity of diverse perspectives to achieve enlightenment.

Austin CFC | Josh McGuire - Overcoming Temptation

Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 35m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker challenges listeners to view Christian life as a battle against sin, emphasizing that the enemy is internal rather than external. He stresses adopting the mindset of hating sin because this hatred fuels a love for righteousness, which is key to spiritual joy. The message outlines the sequence: temptation leads to sin, and sin leads to death, urging believers to focus their energy on resisting temptation before it leads to actual sin.

Josh McGuire - Money, p9: Howling | Austin CFC | 2023-02-19

Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 37m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

Austin CFC Memory Verse | 2026-07-26 | Galatians 6:7

CFC Messages · Jul 26, 2026 · 12m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

Austin CFC 2016 - Zac Poonen conference - Session 4 -Humility, Submission and Contentment

Zac Poonen · Jul 20, 2016 · 1h 7m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The message emphasizes that the Church must function as a true body where every member, regardless of perceived gift or prominence, is necessary for the whole. It cautions against comparing oneself to others' gifts, warning that such envy often stems from a desire for personal honor rather than building up the body. Ultimately, the talk stresses recognizing that all our abilities—beauty, intelligence, position—are gifts from God's grace and must be approached with humility.

Austin (TX) CFC Zac Poonen Conference 2017 – Part 2

Zac Poonen · Jun 27, 2017 · 47m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The central message is that Christian service must stem from gratitude for Christ's sacrifice, not from expectation of reward. The speaker emphasizes that believers are partners with God, not mere employees who work for a salary. He urges listeners to serve God by remembering that every act of service is ultimately an act directed toward the Lord, regardless of whether human acknowledgment or thanks is received.

Zac Poonen 1 - God’s Sovereign Power Over All People | Austin CFC | 2022-09-24

Zac Poonen · Sep 25, 2022 · 1h 8m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker uses the story of Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4 to illustrate humanity's tendency to act according to its own will, power, and glory. He argues that true Christian life, like Heaven, requires submitting entirely to God's will, citing Jesus' life as the ultimate example of this surrender. The message concludes by warning against superficial worship, such as singing familiar hymns without genuine thought or reverence.

Weekend of Fellowship at Austin CFC, Nov 10 & 11, 2018 -Session 3

Santosh Poonen · Nov 13, 2018 · 1h 6m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The central message is that the true Church is not a building or doctrine, but the place where Jesus Christ is present. The speaker urges listeners to examine their lives honestly, considering how they would behave if Jesus unexpectedly visited, and emphasizes that genuine fellowship requires submission to others. Ultimately, the call is for deep repentance so that believers can move from merely dining with Jesus to actively reigning with him.

Jarrod Schnell - “Lessons from the Life of Job” | Austin CFC | 2025-05-18

Jarrod Schnell · May 18, 2025 · 52m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The sermon emphasizes that true godliness, as exemplified by Job, rests not on external accomplishments like wealth or status, but on internal choices: being blameless, upright, fearing God, and turning away from evil. These four qualities are presented as daily decisions within our control, applicable to all aspects of life, including responsibilities and family life.

Suren Gurivireddy | He is altogether lovely | Austin CFC | 2025-03-30

Suren Gurivireddy · Mar 30, 2025 · 38m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

Josh McGuire - Labor Pains of Truth | Austin CFC | 2023-05-14

Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 47m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker emphasizes the biblical principle that believers are commanded not to be anxious, pointing to First Peter 5:6-7 as a remedy. The core message is that overcoming anxiety requires actively humbling oneself and casting all burdens onto God because He is powerful enough to handle everything. The sermon also uses the analogy of labor pains to describe the process leading up to spiritual rebirth.

Josh McGuire - A State of Unreadiness - Part 1 | Austin CFC | 2023-07-16

Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 48m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The message uses military analogies, particularly the role of the quartermaster, to illustrate that every believer has been entrusted with gifts and resources from God. The central theme is maintaining a state of readiness for Christ's return, emphasizing that all service—whether on the front lines or in support roles—yields the same reward before Jesus. Unreadiness can be examined by looking at what might cause one to be 'red' rather than 'green.'

Austin CFC WOF 2019 Santosh Poonen - 1: Knowing the True Jesus

Santosh Poonen · Nov 11, 2019 · 1h 9m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

Joshua McGuire | Becoming an Appraiser | Austin CFC | 2021-09-19

Joshua McGuire · Feb 22, 2025 · 45m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker draws an analogy between professional appraisal, which requires adherence to strict standards (like using 'us pap'), and spiritual life. He argues that just as a home appraisal is worthless without following established rules, our understanding of God's will or truth is invalid if it does not align with scripture. The central message is derived from 1 Corinthians 2:15, suggesting that only the Spirit-filled person can truly appraise all things.

Austin CFC WOF 2019 Santosh Poonen - 3: Decreasing So That Christ Can Increase

Santosh Poonen · Nov 11, 2019 · 1h 15m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The message emphasizes that there is no 'holding pattern' for a Christian; every season of waiting has a divine purpose. The speaker argues that the time spent waiting for fulfillment—whether it's marriage, ministry, or victory over sin—is not wasted but is instead used by God to conform the believer into the image of Christ. This process builds patience, brokenness, and ultimately, mercy towards others.