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19mZac Poonen - Q&A Session | 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
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 9mZac Poonen - "I Believe, Therefore I Confess" | Austin CFC | 2024-09-22
Zac Poonen · Sep 23
1h 49mZac Poonen - Seven Things We Must Always Do | Austin CFC Global Zoom #5 | 2020-09-12
Zac Poonen · Sep 12
1h 36mAustin CFC | Zac Poonen - Living the Christ-Life in Your Family First | 2020-07-16
Zac Poonen · Jul 18
1h 1mAustin CFC Zac Poonen conf 2018 -Part 1 - Three Titles of Jesus
Zac Poonen · Jun 12
45mAustin (TX) CFC Zac Poonen Conference 2017 – Part 5
Zac Poonen · Jun 28
59mGod's Eternal Purpose: Living in God's Presence - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17
55mGod's Eternal Purpose: Through the Power of the Spirit - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17
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.
12 messages
Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC) · Zac Poonen · holy spirit
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.
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 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 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 36mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin CFC | Zac Poonen - Living the Christ-Life in Your Family First | 2020-07-16
Zac Poonen · Jul 18, 2020 · 1h 36m
The central message is that Christian life, particularly within the family, must reflect the Christ-life, which begins at home. The speaker emphasizes that just as one wouldn't give a broken DVD player as a gift, one cannot effectively share the gospel if it is not functioning properly in their own household. He draws parallels from scripture, noting that God desires to dwell in our homes (Exodus 25:8) and pointing out that being filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18) and resisting the devil are linked by passages concerning family life.
1h 1mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin CFC Zac Poonen conf 2018 -Part 1 - Three Titles of Jesus
Zac Poonen · Jun 12, 2018 · 1h 1m
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.
45mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin (TX) CFC Zac Poonen Conference 2017 – Part 5
Zac Poonen · Jun 28, 2017 · 45m
The central message is about adopting God's viewpoint, which means viewing earthly concerns—like money or worldly praise—as small when one is united with Christ in heaven. This heavenly perspective allows believers to remain undisturbed by criticism and focus on their primary calling: being a witness for Christ. The speaker emphasizes that living as a witness involves relying on Scripture and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide one's life, making one a visible reminder of eternity.
59mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
God's Eternal Purpose: Living in God's Presence - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17, 2014 · 59m
The speaker uses the symbolism of the Old Testament Tabernacle to illustrate key truths about God's presence in the New Covenant. He argues that merely following external patterns, such as those used by various church movements, is insufficient for true Christian identity. The true mark of a genuine gathering of believers is not adherence to ritual or structure, but the tangible presence of God—the 'fire'—which results in people being convicted and worshipping Him.
55mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
God's Eternal Purpose: Through the Power of the Spirit - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17, 2014 · 55m
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.