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11mAustin CFC Memory Verse | 2026-06-21 | Mark 3:35
Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC) · Jun 21
19mZac Poonen - Q&A Session | Austin CFC | 2026-02-11
Zac Poonen · Feb 13
45mDavid Raju - Standing Strong by God’s Grace and Power | Austin CFC | 2026-01-11
David Raju · Jan 11
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 23mSantosh Poonen - 2025 WoF Session 3: A Church of Hearts That are Knit Together
Santosh Poonen · Nov 7
1h 14mZac Poonen - Some Very Important Truths of the New Covenant | Austin CFC | 2025-10-19
Zac Poonen · Oct 19
47mDavid Raju | The Unchanging Message | Austin CFC | 2025-09-28
David Raju · Sep 28
55mZac Poonen - "God Judges Elders by a Higher Standard" | Austin CFC | 2025-09-07
Zac Poonen · Sep 11
45mSuren Gurivireddy | Holy Spirit, The Promise of the Father | Austin CFC | 2025-04-20
Suren Gurivireddy · Apr 20
45mJoshua McGuire | Becoming an Appraiser | Austin CFC | 2021-09-19
Joshua McGuire · Feb 22
1h 1m"Led by the Holy Spirit" - Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC | WoF 2024
Santosh Poonen · Nov 3
1h 4m"Born of the Holy Spirit" - Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC | WoF 2024
Santosh Poonen · Nov 3
1h 9mZac Poonen - "I Believe, Therefore I Confess" | Austin CFC | 2024-09-22
Zac Poonen · Sep 23
59mSantosh Poonen - A Disciple's Tongue is Controlled by the Holy Spirit | Austin CFC | WoF 2023 S2
Santosh Poonen · Nov 13
1h 12mSantosh Poonen - A Vessel Poured Out for Others | Austin CFC | WoF 2022 Session 3
Santosh Poonen · Nov 13
1h 2mSantosh Poonen - A Spirit-Filled Vessel | Austin CFC | WoF 2022 Session 2
Santosh Poonen · Nov 13
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 2mWeekend of Fellowship at Austin CFC, Nov 10 & 11, 2018 - Session 2
Santosh Poonen · Nov 12
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.
11mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin CFC Memory Verse | 2026-06-21 | Mark 3:35
CFC Messages · Jun 21, 2026 · 11m
The message centers on Jesus' statement that whoever does the will of God is family, emphasizing that spiritual kinship through Christ surpasses biological ties. The speaker encourages listeners to prioritize following God's will above all else, recognizing that this requires dependence on the Holy Spirit and constant prayer for divine guidance in complex life situations.
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.
45mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
David Raju - Standing Strong by God’s Grace and Power | Austin CFC | 2026-01-11
David Raju · Jan 11, 2026 · 45m
To stand strong in life, believers must rely not on their own strength but on God's grace and power, exemplified by Jesus submitting to His parents. The speaker emphasizes that salvation and daily living flow from this unearned gift of grace, which is supplemented by the Holy Spirit. These gifts—grace and the Spirit—are given for a specific purpose: enabling believers to obey God's commandments.
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 23mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen - 2025 WoF Session 3: A Church of Hearts That are Knit Together
Santosh Poonen · Nov 7, 2025 · 1h 23m
The message emphasizes the necessity of continually seeking the filling of the Holy Spirit, comparing it to a rocket needing parts stripped away to reach a higher level. The speaker warns that anxiety stems from believing Christ is not enough and uses Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac as an example of prioritizing God above all blessings. Ultimately, the goal for Christians is to partake in the divine nature by being conformed into the image of Jesus.
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.
47mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
David Raju | The Unchanging Message | Austin CFC | 2025-09-28
David Raju · Sep 28, 2025 · 47m
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.
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.
45mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Suren Gurivireddy | Holy Spirit, The Promise of the Father | Austin CFC | 2025-04-20
Suren Gurivireddy · Apr 20, 2025 · 45m
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.
45mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Joshua McGuire | Becoming an Appraiser | Austin CFC | 2021-09-19
Joshua McGuire · Feb 22, 2025 · 45m
The speaker draws an analogy between professional appraisal, which requires adherence to strict standards (like using 'us pap'), and spiritual life. He argues that just as a home appraisal is worthless without following established rules, our understanding of God's will or truth is invalid if it does not align with scripture. The central message is derived from 1 Corinthians 2:15, suggesting that only the Spirit-filled person can truly appraise all things.
1h 1mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
"Led by the Holy Spirit" - Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC | WoF 2024
Santosh Poonen · Nov 3, 2024 · 1h 1m
The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual experience requires deep prayer and seeking God alone, rather than merely being stimulated by sermons or music. He contrasts the common belief of 'waiting for heaven' with the reality that the Christian life means living as if Heaven has already come down into one's heart. Ultimately, he teaches that salvation is not about human effort to reach heaven, but about Christ descending into the believer's heart through the Holy Spirit.
1h 4mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
"Born of the Holy Spirit" - Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC | WoF 2024
Santosh Poonen · Nov 3, 2024 · 1h 4m
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.
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.
59mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen - A Disciple's Tongue is Controlled by the Holy Spirit | Austin CFC | WoF 2023 S2
Santosh Poonen · Nov 13, 2023 · 59m
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.
1h 12mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen - A Vessel Poured Out for Others | Austin CFC | WoF 2022 Session 3
Santosh Poonen · Nov 13, 2022 · 1h 12m
The message emphasizes that true spiritual life requires more than just receiving from God; one must also pour out what has been received. Drawing parallels from Elisha being given a new vessel, the speaker warns against becoming spiritually stagnant like the Dead Sea—receiving but having no outlet. The key to growth is scattering what you have been given, as Proverbs 11:24 suggests, ensuring that your life benefits others rather than just yourself.
1h 2mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen - A Spirit-Filled Vessel | Austin CFC | WoF 2022 Session 2
Santosh Poonen · Nov 13, 2022 · 1h 2m
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.
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 2mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Weekend of Fellowship at Austin CFC, Nov 10 & 11, 2018 - Session 2
Santosh Poonen · Nov 12, 2018 · 1h 2m
The speaker uses the story of the sons of Kora, who remained faithful after their father rebelled, to illustrate the importance of standing firm in God's authority. He emphasizes that true spiritual life requires a deep thirst for God, surpassing mere emotional satisfaction from modern culture or music. Ultimately, he directs listeners to Ephesians 5:27 and Revelation 3, urging them to desire a relationship with Jesus characterized by intimacy—a 'dinner date'—more than worldly blessings.
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.