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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
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
55mZac Poonen - "God Judges Elders by a Higher Standard" | Austin CFC | 2025-09-07
Zac Poonen · Sep 11
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 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 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
1h 49mZac Poonen - Seven Things We Must Always Do | Austin CFC Global Zoom #5 | 2020-09-12
Zac Poonen · Sep 12
1h 59mAustin CFC | Zac Poonen - A Godly Attitude Towards Money and Sex | 2020-08-08
Zac Poonen · Aug 8
1h 21mAustin CFC | Zac Poonen - Most Believers Have Missed the Overcoming Life | 2020-06-23
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
1h 38mAustin CFC | Zoom Meeting with Zac Poonen | 2020-06-23
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
1h 18mAustin CFC | Zac Poonen - Most Believers Have Missed the New Covenant | 2020-06-02
Zac Poonen · Jun 3
1h 16mAustin CFC - Zac Poonen 2019 - Session 3: Q&A
Zac Poonen · May 8
59mAustin CFC - Zac Poonen 2019 - Session 6: Discipline In Our Family Life
Zac Poonen · May 8
1h 0mAustin CFC - Zac Poonen 2019 - Session 5: The Way to Cups Running Over
Zac Poonen · May 8
1h 8mAustin CFC - Zac Poonen 2019 - Session 4: Love in Two Directions
Zac Poonen · May 8
45mAustin CFC - Zac Poonen 2019 - Session 1: God's Destination for Man
Zac Poonen · May 8
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.
41 messages
Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC) · Zac Poonen · discipleship
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
1h 49mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - Seven Things We Must Always Do | Austin CFC Global Zoom #5 | 2020-09-12
Zac Poonen · Sep 12, 2020 · 1h 49m
The central message emphasizes that true discipleship requires more than mere knowledge of scripture; it demands a life lived in reality, empowered by the Holy Spirit. The speaker contrasts the external commandments of the Old Covenant with the higher standard established in the New Covenant, which focuses on internal transformation. This elevated standard—such as loving enemies and not lusting—is only possible through the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit.
1h 59mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin CFC | Zac Poonen - A Godly Attitude Towards Money and Sex | 2020-08-08
Zac Poonen · Aug 8, 2020 · 1h 59m
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life is not merely about reaching heaven, but about prioritizing God above all else. He draws from John 14:21 to teach that loving Christ more than anything—including money or sex—is the primary condition for experiencing the Father's love. This commitment to Christ must be lived out daily as a demonstration of discipleship.
1h 21mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin CFC | Zac Poonen - Most Believers Have Missed the Overcoming Life | 2020-06-23
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2020 · 1h 21m
The central message is that many believers are content with merely being forgiven (the gospel of forgiveness) but have missed the 'overcoming life,' which involves partaking in the glory of Christ. To move beyond a defeated Christian life, one must repent—not just from sin's punishment, but from complacency and lethargy—and actively seek God with all their heart, as taught by Jeremiah 29:13.
1h 38mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin CFC | Zoom Meeting with Zac Poonen | 2020-06-23
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2020 · 1h 38m
The speaker addresses believers who may have only focused on forgiveness of sins, arguing that they must also pursue the 'gospel of the glory of Christ.' This involves understanding the concept of the narrow way, which is contrasted with the broader path. The message emphasizes that true Christian life requires partaking in the very nature and glory of Jesus Christ.
1h 18mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin CFC | Zac Poonen - Most Believers Have Missed the New Covenant | 2020-06-02
Zac Poonen · Jun 3, 2020 · 1h 18m
The speaker argues that many believers have missed the true scope of the New Covenant gospel, which goes beyond mere forgiveness of sins. He contrasts the Old Testament focus on written law with the New Covenant emphasis on Jesus Christ—the Word becoming flesh—who offers salvation (being saved) rather than just pardon (being forgiven). True discipleship requires handling the Word accurately and ensuring one's inner life matches outward teaching, avoiding hypocrisy.
1h 16mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin CFC - Zac Poonen 2019 - Session 3: Q&A
Zac Poonen · May 8, 2019 · 1h 16m
The speaker emphasizes that following Jesus requires acknowledging His divine nature while accepting His call to discipleship, which proves He is like us. A central theme is that true victory over sin and discouragement is possible because Jesus was tempted like us; therefore, we can follow Him by seeking God's will daily. The message concludes with the necessity of taking God's commands seriously and building faith through diligent meditation on Scripture.
59mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin CFC - Zac Poonen 2019 - Session 6: Discipline In Our Family Life
Zac Poonen · May 8, 2019 · 59m
The message advises believers to trust God's sovereignty through life's inevitable mistakes and difficulties, rather than complaining. Furthermore, it stresses that true spiritual growth comes not from seeking great ministries or recognition, but from embracing humble service, like washing feet, and enduring periods of struggle.
1h 0mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin CFC - Zac Poonen 2019 - Session 5: The Way to Cups Running Over
Zac Poonen · May 8, 2019 · 1h 0m
The central message emphasizes the necessity of pressing on toward perfection in the Christian life, drawing from James 1 and Hebrews 6. True transformation is marked not by immediate perfection but by a deep desire to no longer live in sin or self-deception. The speaker warns against hypocrisy, noting that genuine filling with the Holy Spirit requires hating one's own sinful tendencies rather than merely experiencing initial spiritual euphoria.
1h 8mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin CFC - Zac Poonen 2019 - Session 4: Love in Two Directions
Zac Poonen · May 8, 2019 · 1h 8m
The speaker contrasts seeking knowledge through rules (the Tree of Knowledge) with true spiritual life, using the Garden of Eden analogy. He argues that merely knowing doctrines or having correct answers is insufficient; one must embrace 'death to self'—crucifying Christ daily—to access the 'Tree of Life.' True understanding comes from recognizing Christ in all scripture and living according to His sacrifice.
45mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin CFC - Zac Poonen 2019 - Session 1: God's Destination for Man
Zac Poonen · May 8, 2019 · 45m
God desires to make us like Jesus Christ, which requires our free will and cooperation. Unlike inanimate objects, humans have the capacity to choose life or knowledge, a choice that can lead away from God if pursued without divine guidance. The core message emphasizes trusting in God's perfect provision during difficult times, understanding that His plan is always good even when circumstances feel like a 'stone' instead of the 'bread' we expect.