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57mZac Poonen - The Eternal Life is to Know God | Austin CFC | 2026-07-08
Zac Poonen · Jul 16
1h 22mZac Poonen - Q&A Session | Austin CFC | 2026-07-08
Zac Poonen · Jul 10
1h 23mZac Poonen - Submission to Authority is God's Perfect Will | Austin CFC | 2026-05-31
Zac Poonen · Jun 1
1h 11mZac Poonen - Walking In The Light With God At All Times | Austin CFC | 2026-05-13
Zac Poonen · May 15
57mZac Poonen - Manifesting the Life of Jesus | Austin CFC | 2026-04-22
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
57mZac Poonen -The example of Job is a Challenge to Us | Austin CFC | 2026-03-11
Zac Poonen · Mar 14
45mZac Poonen - Zoom Meeting | Austin CFC | 2026-02-11
Zac Poonen · Feb 13
19mZac Poonen - Q&A Session | Austin CFC | 2026-02-11
Zac Poonen · Feb 13
50mZac Poonen - Living in The New Covenant | Austin CFC | 2026-01-14
Zac Poonen · Jan 16
25mZac Poonen - Baptism in the Holy Spirit Prepares Us for Service | Austin CFC | 2025-12-17
Zac Poonen · Dec 19
1h 9mZac Poonen - What God Wants You and Your Church To Be | Austin CFC | 2025-11-16
Zac Poonen · Nov 17
1h 14mZac Poonen - Some Very Important Truths of the New Covenant | Austin CFC | 2025-10-19
Zac Poonen · Oct 19
55mZac Poonen - "God Judges Elders by a Higher Standard" | Austin CFC | 2025-09-07
Zac Poonen · Sep 11
1h 32mZac Poonen - "Christ Wants to Build a Pure Church" | Austin CFC | 2025-08-24
Zac Poonen · Aug 24
1h 13mQ&A with Bro. Zac Poonen | Austin CFC | 2024-09-22
Zac Poonen · Sep 24
1h 25mZac Poonen - "Power to be Witnesses for Christ" | Austin CFC | 2024-09-22
Zac Poonen · Sep 23
1h 9mZac Poonen - "I Believe, Therefore I Confess" | Austin CFC | 2024-09-22
Zac Poonen · Sep 23
1h 11mZac Poonen - "New Covenant Truths for an Overcoming Life" | Austin CFC | 2024-09-21
Zac Poonen · Sep 23
59mZac Poonen - "The Value of Fellowship With the Father" | Austin CFC | 2024-09-20
Zac Poonen · Sep 23
1h 24mZac Poonen 2 - Jesus Came to Call Sinners to Repentance | Austin CFC | 2022-09-25
Zac Poonen · Sep 26
1h 22mZac Poonen - Q&A | Austin CFC | 2022-09-24
Zac Poonen · Sep 25
1h 10mZac Poonen 3 - We Have a Father in Heaven | Austin CFC | 2022-09-25
Zac Poonen · Sep 25
1h 8mZac Poonen 1 - God’s Sovereign Power Over All People | Austin CFC | 2022-09-24
Zac Poonen · Sep 25
6mThe Way Into The Most Holy Place - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 22
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.
57mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - The Eternal Life is to Know God | Austin CFC | 2026-07-08
Zac Poonen · Jul 16, 2026 · 57m
The speaker clarifies that biblical eternal life is not merely living forever but rather knowing God the Father and Jesus Christ personally through the Holy Spirit, as defined by Jesus in John 17:3. True knowledge of God requires an intimate union, likened to a husband and wife's relationship, which necessitates confessing all sins and abandoning any tendency to blame others. The breaking of this connection with God is evidenced by pointing fingers at another person.
1h 22mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - Q&A Session | Austin CFC | 2026-07-08
Zac Poonen · Jul 10, 2026 · 1h 22m
The discussion centers on how to address sin or error within the church while maintaining purity and love. The key takeaway is that one's motive must be examined: if the goal is Christ's glory and the purity of the church, speaking up (either directly or through elders) is necessary. Paul's confrontation with Peter serves as an example that upholding gospel truth for the sake of the church supersedes personal comfort or seniority.
1h 23mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - Submission to Authority is God's Perfect Will | Austin CFC | 2026-05-31
Zac Poonen · Jun 1, 2026 · 1h 23m
The speaker uses Genesis and other scripture passages to illustrate how perfection can be corrupted, citing the fall of man and the historical decline of the church. He argues that God always desires purity, which is best exemplified by perfect humility and submission. The central message contrasts the initial perfection of creation with the corruption brought by pride, drawing parallels between Satan's fall and the need for believers to maintain humble submission to God.
1h 11mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - Walking In The Light With God At All Times | Austin CFC | 2026-05-13
Zac Poonen · May 15, 2026 · 1h 11m
The speaker contrasts the Old Covenant with the New Covenant established through Christ, noting that while many commandments from the Old Testament can be kept by non-Christians, the tenth commandment—not desiring what belongs to a neighbor—was impossible to keep. He emphasizes that true understanding of scripture requires meditation, using the encounter with the rich young ruler as an example where Jesus pointed beyond mere adherence to law toward a deeper commitment.
57mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - Manifesting the Life of Jesus | Austin CFC | 2026-04-22
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2026 · 57m
The central message is that believers must establish themselves firmly on the foundation of being accepted by God through Christ, which declares them righteous regardless of their current sinfulness. To overcome discouragement and manifest the life of Jesus, one must adopt a mindset of 'dying' to personal opinions, prejudices, and judgments about others, instead living daily in alignment with Christ's example.
57mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen -The example of Job is a Challenge to Us | Austin CFC | 2026-03-11
Zac Poonen · Mar 14, 2026 · 57m
The speaker emphasizes that human life cannot be sustained by physical needs alone but must rely on God's word. He discusses the need for discipline in areas like food, sleep, and sexual desire, noting that while these are natural desires, excess leads to spiritual neglect. The message concludes by referencing Job 31, highlighting a high standard of moral conduct—such as making a covenant with one's eyes—that is expected of believers.
45mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - Zoom Meeting | Austin CFC | 2026-02-11
Zac Poonen · Feb 13, 2026 · 45m
The central message emphasizes that the testimony of a Christian life should be more impactful than doctrinal arguments, as John observed when describing seeing and hearing the 'life' manifested by Jesus. The speaker urges believers to live lives characterized by visible transformation, humility, and joy, allowing others—even non-believers—to recognize the distinct way of life associated with Christ.
19mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - Q&A Session | Austin CFC | 2026-02-11
Zac Poonen · Feb 13, 2026 · 19m
The speaker addresses the issue of information overload, advising listeners to prioritize listening to their conscience and seeking to be filled with the Holy Spirit rather than trying to absorb every piece of available teaching. He emphasizes that spiritual growth is measured by increasing clarity in one's conscience, referencing Luke 11:34. Furthermore, he teaches that true confidence in service comes from recognizing power beyond natural ability, which points to dependence on God.
50mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - Living in The New Covenant | Austin CFC | 2026-01-14
Zac Poonen · Jan 16, 2026 · 50m
The speaker emphasizes that a strong foundation in Christian life requires both repentance and faith, comparing them to two electric wires needed to complete a circuit. Repentance is defined as a complete about-turn from sin toward God, which should be an ongoing process throughout one's life. Furthermore, the message highlights that true Christian hope is twofold: believers will first become like Christ before they see Him.
25mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - Baptism in the Holy Spirit Prepares Us for Service | Austin CFC | 2025-12-17
Zac Poonen · Dec 19, 2025 · 25m
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.
1h 9mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - What God Wants You and Your Church To Be | Austin CFC | 2025-11-16
Zac Poonen · Nov 17, 2025 · 1h 9m
The speaker emphasizes that preaching and speaking God's word must always be done with the primary motive of pleasing Jesus Christ, rather than seeking human approval. He urges the congregation to maintain a constant awareness of the Lord's presence during worship and meetings. Ultimately, the goal of church gatherings should be for every attendee to leave feeling personally convicted by the Lord's presence, as if they met with Him directly.
1h 14mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - Some Very Important Truths of the New Covenant | Austin CFC | 2025-10-19
Zac Poonen · Oct 19, 2025 · 1h 14m
The speaker emphasizes the profound difference between Old Testament forgiveness, which merely 'covers' sin, and New Testament cleansing, where sin is completely wiped out by Christ's blood. He stresses that true salvation involves a complete transformation into being like Christ, not just repeated confession of sins. Furthermore, he teaches that accessing the Holy Spirit requires yielding one's will, as this opens the door to the spirit.
55mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - "God Judges Elders by a Higher Standard" | Austin CFC | 2025-09-07
Zac Poonen · Sep 11, 2025 · 55m
The speaker contrasts the lower standards of the Old Covenant with the significantly higher expectations of the New Covenant, emphasizing that fulfilling these new demands is impossible without the power of the Holy Spirit. He uses the analogy of a postgraduate university requiring constant help from a teacher to illustrate this necessity, arguing that neglecting the baptism in the Holy Spirit leads Christians to fail. Ultimately, he stresses building life—personal, family, and church—on the singular foundation of Jesus Christ.
1h 32mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - "Christ Wants to Build a Pure Church" | Austin CFC | 2025-08-24
Zac Poonen · Aug 24, 2025 · 1h 32m
The church must be built upon the divine revelation of Christ, not merely on human knowledge or understanding gained from study. The true measure of a church is its ability to withstand the powers of darkness, which only Christ can build it against. Furthermore, believers must guard against the danger of self-justification and seeking the esteem of men, remembering that God values humility over impressive abilities like preaching or singing.
1h 13mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Q&A with Bro. Zac Poonen | Austin CFC | 2024-09-22
Zac Poonen · Sep 24, 2024 · 1h 13m
The speaker addresses several questions, emphasizing that while God knows our hearts, trials are necessary to humble us and reveal our true spiritual state. He strongly advises believers to seek out churches that provide deep spiritual examination, comparing it to an MRI scan for the soul. Furthermore, he cautions against intellectual pride regarding personal revelation, stressing that we must remain teachable and accept guidance from others in our walk with Christ.
1h 25mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - "Power to be Witnesses for Christ" | Austin CFC | 2024-09-22
Zac Poonen · Sep 23, 2024 · 1h 25m
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.
1h 9mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - "I Believe, Therefore I Confess" | Austin CFC | 2024-09-22
Zac Poonen · Sep 23, 2024 · 1h 9m
The central message emphasizes that Christian growth and ability to live according to Christ are dependent on faith, specifically referencing the principle 'according to your faith be it unto you.' The speaker urges listeners to believe fully in God's promises, recognizing that obedience requires relying on the Holy Spirit's power rather than personal strength. He encourages believers to emulate Jesus' principles of life and overcome discouragement by maintaining a constant state of spiritual health.
1h 11mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - "New Covenant Truths for an Overcoming Life" | Austin CFC | 2024-09-21
Zac Poonen · Sep 23, 2024 · 1h 11m
The speaker emphasizes that God desires an intimate, daily relationship with each individual, comparing this to Genesis 1 where God spoke something new every day. He argues that a strong community life (the horizontal bar of the cross) is meaningless without a primary, personal devotion to Christ (the vertical bar). True discipleship requires prioritizing one's walk with God above all other relationships.
59mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - "The Value of Fellowship With the Father" | Austin CFC | 2024-09-20
Zac Poonen · Sep 23, 2024 · 59m
The speaker contrasts two types of servants: those who follow the crowd when Israel strays, and a select group (like Zadok's sons) who remain dedicated to ministering directly to God. He urges all believers, regardless of profession, to live as witnesses for Christ by doing everything—even eating or drinking—to the glory of God, pointing attention away from themselves and toward Jesus.
1h 24mAustin 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
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.
1h 22mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - Q&A | Austin CFC | 2022-09-24
Zac Poonen · Sep 25, 2022 · 1h 22m
The speaker recounts his personal journey of encountering Brother Zach, detailing how initial skepticism turned into profound spiritual understanding. A key moment involved a discussion about sharing the gospel when one's own life was struggling, leading to the realization that true Christian living involves more than just forgiveness—it includes abundant life found in Christ. The talk concludes with reflections on discipleship and modeling godly relationships, particularly within family.
1h 10mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen 3 - We Have a Father in Heaven | Austin CFC | 2022-09-25
Zac Poonen · Sep 25, 2022 · 1h 10m
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.
1h 8mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen 1 - God’s Sovereign Power Over All People | Austin CFC | 2022-09-24
Zac Poonen · Sep 25, 2022 · 1h 8m
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.
6mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
The Way Into The Most Holy Place - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 22, 2021 · 6m
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.