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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 16mAustin CFC - Zac Poonen 2019 - Session 3: Q&A
Zac Poonen · May 8
1h 8mAustin CFC - Zac Poonen 2019 - Session 4: Love in Two Directions
Zac Poonen · May 8
1h 27mAustin (TX) CFC Zac Poonen Conference 2017 – Q/A
Zac Poonen · Jun 28
1h 6mAustin (TX) CFC Zac Poonen Conference 2017 – Part 4
Zac Poonen · Jun 28
57mAustin CFC 2016 - Zac Poonen conference - Session 1 -Fellowship with God and with one another
Zac Poonen · Jul 19
August 4 | Daily Devotion | The Mark Of New Covenant Blessing Is Not Wealth And Health | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
True blessing under the New Covenant is not measured by material wealth and health, but by spiritual transformation and union with Christ. The mark of God's blessing is internal holiness and a clear vision of Christ, not external prosperity.
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Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC) · Zac Poonen · sin victory
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 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.
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.
1h 27mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin (TX) CFC Zac Poonen Conference 2017 – Q/A
Zac Poonen · Jun 28, 2017 · 1h 27m
The speaker discusses what it means to worship in the spirit, arguing that modern concepts of praise and worship differ from biblical understanding. He also clarifies the definition of sin, distinguishing between sins of commission (doing wrong) and sins of omission (failing to do good). Ultimately, he advises believers to live freely in fellowship with Jesus Christ, recognizing that God's grace allows enjoyment of life provided it does not constitute sin.
1h 6mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin (TX) CFC Zac Poonen Conference 2017 – Part 4
Zac Poonen · Jun 28, 2017 · 1h 6m
The speaker emphasizes that Christians often live in spiritual poverty because they fail to fully grasp the inheritance purchased for them through Christ. True deliverance from sin's nature, passion, and pride is not achieved merely by confessing sins or relying on the blood of Christ, but by being crucified with Christ and subsequently living by faith in Him. This exchange means that 'no longer I who lives,' but rather Christ lives within the believer.
57mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin CFC 2016 - Zac Poonen conference - Session 1 -Fellowship with God and with one another
Zac Poonen · Jul 19, 2016 · 57m
The speaker argues that many Christians focus only on forgiveness for heaven rather than living out the 'life of God' on Earth. He uses the analogy of Israel's journey—from Egypt (unbelievers) to the Wilderness (relying solely on past cleansing) and finally to Canaan (the New Covenant)—to illustrate spiritual progress. True fellowship and building the Body of Christ require moving beyond the endless cycle of sinning and repenting, which is necessary for overcoming sin.