Suren Gurivireddy - “Perfecting Holiness in the Fear of God" | Austin CFC | 2025-08-31

CFC Messages · Sep 2, 2025 · 38m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

"Made One in the Holy Spirit" - Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC | WoF 2024

Santosh Poonen · Nov 3, 2024 · 1h 12m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

"Born of the Holy Spirit" - Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC | WoF 2024

Santosh Poonen · Nov 3, 2024 · 1h 4m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker emphasizes that the ultimate goal of Christian teaching and preaching should be pointing people toward seeing Jesus Christ. He urges listeners to prioritize personal time spent seeking God, suggesting prayer should outweigh listening to sermons by a ratio of seven to one. The message concludes by focusing on the Holy Spirit's role as the 'another helper,' whose ministry is to glorify Jesus by revealing all things that belong to Him.

The Way Into The Most Holy Place - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jun 22, 2021 · 6m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker explains that the barrier to dwelling in God's presence—the 'most holy place'—is our own self-will, which he equates with 'the flesh.' He draws parallels from Jesus' life, arguing that Christ demonstrated perfect submission to the Father's will throughout his entire earthly ministry. True spirituality is characterized by a daily surrender of one's personal desires to God's will, leading to genuine rest rather than constant strain.

Zac Poonen - Baptism in the Holy Spirit Prepares Us for Service | Austin CFC | 2025-12-17

Zac Poonen · Dec 19, 2025 · 25m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker recounts his personal spiritual journey, detailing how initial salvation was insufficient for true victory over sin like anger and bad thoughts. He emphasizes that a deeper experience—the baptism in the Holy Spirit—was necessary to move beyond merely confessing sins toward achieving genuine power and boldness to witness. This subsequent filling empowered him to overcome previous limitations and establish ministry.

"Led by the Holy Spirit" - Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC | WoF 2024

Santosh Poonen · Nov 3, 2024 · 1h 1m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

Suren Gurivireddy | Holy Spirit, The Promise of the Father | Austin CFC | 2025-04-20

Suren Gurivireddy · Apr 20, 2025 · 45m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The central message focuses on receiving the promise of the Spirit through faith, which was made possible by Christ redeeming believers from the curse of sin. The speaker emphasizes that God's promises are reliable because He cannot lie, citing scripture to support this assurance. Furthermore, he discusses the nature of the Holy Spirit, affirming its divinity and equality within the Trinity.

Santosh Poonen - A Disciple's Tongue is Controlled by the Holy Spirit | Austin CFC | WoF 2023 S2

Santosh Poonen · Nov 13, 2023 · 59m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker emphasizes that controlling one's tongue is a critical measure of true Christianity, quoting James 1:26 to warn that failure in this area renders religious claims worthless. He argues that Christians must be disciplined in their speech, especially when provoked, and points to Isaiah 50:4 regarding the gift of the tongue for discipleship. Ultimately, he encourages believers to desire prophecy—which is defined as edifying, exhorting, and consoling—as a way to sustain weary people in their homes and communities.

Santosh Poonen - Drawn to Jesus by the Holy Spirit | Austin CFC | WoF 2021 S3

Santosh Poonen · Nov 14, 2021 · 1h 8m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The central message is that true devotion to Jesus must come from dying to self, not from physical appearance or emotional experiences. The speaker warns against false teachings that focus on visions of Christ's face, cautioning that such attempts can be deceptions. Instead, genuine faith requires knowing and valuing Jesus' nature.

Zac Poonen - "God Judges Elders by a Higher Standard" | Austin CFC | 2025-09-07

Zac Poonen · Sep 11, 2025 · 55m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

Austin CFC Zac Poonen conf 2018 -Part 1 - Three Titles of Jesus

Zac Poonen · Jun 12, 2018 · 1h 1m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker discusses two foundational promises of the New Testament: being saved from sin (Matthew 1:21) and being baptized with the Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:11). He stresses the critical difference between merely being forgiven sins and being truly saved, warning that many Christians mistake forgiveness for salvation. Furthermore, he clarifies that 'baptism' in the Greek sense means immersion, applying this concept to the Holy Spirit as a thorough filling or immersion.

Zac Poonen - Seven Things We Must Always Do | Austin CFC Global Zoom #5 | 2020-09-12

Zac Poonen · Sep 12, 2020 · 1h 49m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

God's Eternal Purpose: Through the Power of the Spirit - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jul 17, 2014 · 55m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The central message is that God's eternal purpose for humanity is to be a testament to His kingdom, which requires reflecting the true Christ. The speaker emphasizes that merely having an external experience of the Holy Spirit (like those in the Old Testament) is insufficient; true fullness comes when the Spirit dwells *within* the believer's heart, a possibility opened by Jesus' sacrifice. This internal filling empowers believers for boldness and witness.

Zac Poonen - "I Believe, Therefore I Confess" | Austin CFC | 2024-09-22

Zac Poonen · Sep 23, 2024 · 1h 9m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

David Raju - Our Choices Make Us | Austin CFC | 2026-03-15

David Raju · Mar 15, 2026 · 47m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The central message is that our daily choices determine our spiritual harvest, contrasting sowing into the 'flesh' with sowing into the 'spirit.' Drawing from Galatians 6 and Romans 7-8, the speaker emphasizes that human willpower fails against sin, but true freedom comes through recognizing the power of the Holy Spirit. The battle is won not by fighting harder, but by consciously setting our minds on spiritual things.

David Raju - Standing Strong by God’s Grace and Power | Austin CFC | 2026-01-11

David Raju · Jan 11, 2026 · 45m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

Austin CFC Zac Poonen conf - Part 4 - Humbling Ourselves As Jesus Did

Zac Poonen · Jun 12, 2018 · 1h 0m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker emphasizes that true Christian service requires recognizing our own helplessness and continually seeking the filling of the Holy Spirit. He draws parallels from biblical figures like Moses, Elijah, and John the Baptist to illustrate how even powerful individuals faltered at the end of their lives. The central message urges believers to emulate Jesus by aiming to live and end life as a humble servant washing the feet of disciples, rather than seeking earthly honor or position.

Santosh Poonen - A Spirit-Filled Vessel | Austin CFC | WoF 2022 Session 2

Santosh Poonen · Nov 13, 2022 · 1h 2m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The message uses the analogy of a vessel—comparing an empty clean house to a dirty, occupied one—to illustrate spiritual readiness. The central point is that merely being 'clean' or going through rituals like baptism is insufficient; one must be filled with the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that true transformation involves allowing worldly desires and ambitions to grow dim as one turns their eyes fully upon Jesus.

Zac Poonen - "Power to be Witnesses for Christ" | Austin CFC | 2024-09-22

Zac Poonen · Sep 23, 2024 · 1h 25m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker recounts his personal journey of faith, emphasizing the importance of diligent Bible study and obedience to God's clear commands. He contrasts seeking spiritual power through techniques with pursuing the genuine anointing of the Holy Spirit. The central message draws lessons from Jesus' life—specifically His willingness to be baptized by John the Baptist despite His sinlessness—highlighting that true service requires profound humility and a readiness to submit to death for Christ.

Suren Gurivireddy - Anchor of the Soul | Austin CFC | 2026-04-05

Suren Gurivireddy · Apr 5, 2026 · 56m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker discusses the remarkable nature of the Bible—its composition across 66 books by approximately 40 authors over 1500 years in three languages. He emphasizes that despite its diverse origins, a single thread runs through it: God's redemptive story, ultimately authored by the Holy Spirit (2 Timothy 3:16). The message then focuses on the book of Hebrews, highlighting how it uniquely presents both the divinity and humanity of Christ.

Austin CFC Zoom With Zac Poonen 3

Zac Poonen · Jul 17, 2020 · 1h 41m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker encourages listeners to read the Bible not just academically, but to seek God's heart for a deeper fellowship. He emphasizes that Christian life and ministry must begin at home, using the analogy of a broken DVD player—one cannot give what does not work in one's own house. The message concludes by highlighting two unique blessings of the New Covenant: being filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18) and having the ability to resist the devil (James 4:7), noting that both concepts are bracketed by passages concerning family life.

Austin CFC - Zac Poonen 2019 - Session 5: The Way to Cups Running Over

Zac Poonen · May 8, 2019 · 1h 0m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

Zac Poonen 2 - Jesus Came to Call Sinners to Repentance | Austin CFC | 2022-09-25

Zac Poonen · Sep 26, 2022 · 1h 24m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker encourages listeners to move beyond merely asking God for things and instead cultivate true worship, drawing lessons from John 4. He emphasizes that the Holy Spirit prompts us to care for those despised by others, citing Jesus's visit to a Samaritan woman. Furthermore, he points out that God shows particular favor to the poor and overlooked, urging Christians to emulate Christ's example of living as He lived, which is best learned through studying the Gospels.

David Raju | The Unchanging Message | Austin CFC | 2025-09-28

David Raju · Sep 28, 2025 · 47m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The message emphasizes that true repentance is not merely saying sorry but involves a complete and decisive change of direction toward God's way. Drawing parallels from the disciples on the road to Emmaus, the speaker stresses the need for the Holy Spirit to open our understanding of scripture. Ultimately, he points to Jesus' consistent proclamation—both through John the Baptist and himself—that we must repent and believe in the gospel.