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12mAustin CFC Memory Verse | 2026-07-12 | Galatians 5:26
Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC) · Jul 12
1h 23mZac Poonen - Submission to Authority is God's Perfect Will | Austin CFC | 2026-05-31
Zac Poonen · Jun 1
9mAustin CFC Memory Verse | 2026-05-24 | Matthew 5:3
Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC) · May 24
45mZac Poonen - Zoom Meeting | Austin CFC | 2026-02-11
Zac Poonen · Feb 13
58mJosh McGuire - Handling unChristlikeness in Each Other | Austin CFC | 2026-01-25
Josh McGuire · Jan 25
50mJosh McGuire - Be Kind Like our God | Austin CFC | 2025-11-30
Josh McGuire · Nov 30
1h 27mQ&A With Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC WoF 2025
Santosh Poonen · Nov 7
1h 4mSantosh Poonen - 2025 WoF Session 1: The Church as a Dwelling Place Primarily for God
Santosh Poonen · Nov 7
1h 32mZac Poonen - "Christ Wants to Build a Pure Church" | Austin CFC | 2025-08-24
Zac Poonen · Aug 24
35mJoshua McGuire - Who Is Your Hero? | Austin CFC | 2021-02-28
Joshua McGuire · Feb 22
31mJosh McGuire - Humility: The Solution to Every Problem | Austin CFC | 2020-09-06
Josh McGuire · Jan 20
23mJosh McGuire - Donkey Tales | Austin CFC | 2020-10-18
Josh McGuire · Jan 20
30mJosh McGuire - A Living Testimony in Jacob, Part 2 | Austin CFC | 2020-12-27
Josh McGuire · Jan 20
45mJosh McGuire - The Gentleness of Jesus | Austin CFC | 2022-03-20
Josh McGuire · Jan 20
46mJosh McGuire - Learning Gentleness | Austin CFC | 2022-03-06
Josh McGuire · Jan 20
50mJosh McGuire - Becoming An Unworthy Servant | Austin CFC | 2021-12-19
Josh McGuire · Jan 20
41mJosh McGuire - Thinking About Thinking | Austin CFC | 2022-04-10
Josh McGuire · Jan 20
47mJosh McGuire - Labor Pains of Truth | Austin CFC | 2023-05-14
Josh McGuire · Jan 20
38mJosh McGuire - Humility Cures Anxiety | Austin CFC | 2023-04-23
Josh McGuire · Jan 20
39mPhilippians Session 2 - Josh McGuire | ACFC Camp Buckner 2023
Josh McGuire · Jan 20
49mJosh McGuire - I Should Get More | Austin CFC | 2023-12-24
Josh McGuire · Jan 20
47mJosh McGuire - To Be Faithful | Austin CFC | 2024-01-28
Josh McGuire · Jan 20
1h 25mZac Poonen - "Power to be Witnesses for Christ" | Austin CFC | 2024-09-22
Zac Poonen · Sep 23
1h 8mZac Poonen 1 - God’s Sovereign Power Over All People | Austin CFC | 2022-09-24
Zac Poonen · Sep 25
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.
12mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin CFC Memory Verse | 2026-07-12 | Galatians 5:26
CFC Messages · Jul 12, 2026 · 12m
The message centers on Galatians 5:26, warning against boastfulness, challenging others, and envy, which are all rooted in pride and self-centeredness. The speaker emphasizes that humility is the foundation of spiritual growth, noting that without it, believers lose their spiritual fruit. He encourages listeners to actively seek God's help to break free from a competitive spirit and instead focus on Christ.
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.
9mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin CFC Memory Verse | 2026-05-24 | Matthew 5:3
CFC Messages · May 24, 2026 · 9m
The message centers on understanding what it means to be 'poor in spirit,' which is defined as recognizing one's spiritual helplessness, lack of power, and inability to achieve righteousness on one's own. This humility is the prerequisite for receiving the kingdom of heaven, drawing believers to rely completely on God's filling power rather than their own strength.
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.
58mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire - Handling unChristlikeness in Each Other | Austin CFC | 2026-01-25
Josh McGuire · Jan 25, 2026 · 58m
The speaker discusses the necessity of giving up personal freedom and privacy for service, drawing parallels from his military experience and role as an elder. He emphasizes that Christians should be prepared for scrutiny by remembering that God will eventually bring all things—hidden or revealed—into the light. The message concludes by stating that while humility is cited as the three most important aspects of Christian life, merely knowing these concepts is insufficient; true application is required.
50mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire - Be Kind Like our God | Austin CFC | 2025-11-30
Josh McGuire · Nov 30, 2025 · 50m
The speaker recounts a childhood story from his first day of kindergarten where he was nearly injured by a rope accident on the merry-go-round. His terror instantly vanished when a classmate offered him gum, illustrating how an act of simple kindness changed his experience. He argues that while kindness is powerful in the world, its true motivation should not be transactional, but rather rooted in something deeper.
1h 27mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Q&A With Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC WoF 2025
Santosh Poonen · Nov 7, 2025 · 1h 27m
The speaker warns that while human desire to know is good for worldly advancement, it is dangerous in spiritual matters because knowledge can lead to pride. He emphasizes that love builds up, contrasting it with the arrogance derived from excessive knowledge. Ultimately, he urges listeners not to leave seeking mere answers, but rather seeing Jesus Christ as the source of all truth and life.
1h 4mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen - 2025 WoF Session 1: The Church as a Dwelling Place Primarily for God
Santosh Poonen · Nov 7, 2025 · 1h 4m
The speaker argues that contrary to human expectation, the longer one walks with Jesus Christ, the more helpless and dependent they should feel, a state revealed to 'babes' rather than the wise. He warns Christians against relying on their own strength, noting that sustained spiritual life can become burdensome if one is following an 'other Jesus.' True rest and discipleship come from returning to a childlike dependence on 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.
35mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Joshua McGuire - Who Is Your Hero? | Austin CFC | 2021-02-28
Joshua McGuire · Feb 22, 2025 · 35m
The speaker encourages self-examination using lessons from biblical figures like Nebuchadnezzar, focusing on areas such as conscience, how one treats others, pride, and the willingness to humble oneself. The central question posed is, "Who is your hero?" This prompts listeners to consider who they admire in life, suggesting that our admiration reveals what we value or are partial to.
31mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire - Humility: The Solution to Every Problem | Austin CFC | 2020-09-06
Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 31m
The speaker argues that humility is the solution to every problem, drawing from biblical principles like those found in James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5. He cautions against 'false humility' and suggests that true humility, modeled after Christ, leads to purity and a deeper awareness of God's presence. The message emphasizes that this virtue is foundational to Christian living.
23mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire - Donkey Tales | Austin CFC | 2020-10-18
Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 23m
The speaker explores the paradox of feeling infinitely valuable because of Christ's sacrifice, yet simultaneously recognizing oneself as an unworthy servant. He uses the example of Jesus submitting to his parents' will and Benoit James' desire to be a donkey to illustrate this balance. The core message centers on self-examination, particularly regarding pride and receptivity to correction, using biblical stories involving donkeys (Numbers 22 and Matthew/Mark 11) as primary illustrations.
30mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire - A Living Testimony in Jacob, Part 2 | Austin CFC | 2020-12-27
Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 30m
The speaker uses Jacob's life story to illustrate how human tendency is to grasp for things—blessings, possessions, or control—which ultimately creates tension. He advises that when facing stress or fear, one must go to God's Word, humble oneself completely, and be radically honest in prayer rather than offering superficial prayers. The ultimate lesson is finding true blessing by clinging to God until he blesses you.
45mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire - The Gentleness of Jesus | Austin CFC | 2022-03-20
Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 45m
The central message explores true gentleness, arguing it must be rooted in humility rather than outward appearance. The speaker challenges listeners to examine their own standards for gentleness, suggesting that genuine self-assessment requires deep intimacy with oneself and others. Ultimately, he directs the focus toward learning what true gentleness is directly from Jesus Christ through scripture.
46mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire - Learning Gentleness | Austin CFC | 2022-03-06
Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 46m
The message explores gentleness as a key characteristic of true wisdom, drawing from James 3:17 and Galatians 5:23. The speaker emphasizes that genuine understanding is demonstrated not just by knowledge, but by gentle good behavior. Ultimately, he connects this to Jesus' invitation to the weary, suggesting that learning gentleness—a quality modeled by Christ—is a necessary part of finding rest and discipleship.
50mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire - Becoming An Unworthy Servant | Austin CFC | 2021-12-19
Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 50m
The speaker emphasizes adopting an attitude of unworthiness before God, mirroring Paul's self-description as a bondservant. He uses the story of Eliezer from Genesis 24 to illustrate this point, meticulously tracing potential timelines and suggesting that Eliezer served Abraham for many years, implying a lifetime of humble service without expecting recognition or credit.
41mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire - Thinking About Thinking | Austin CFC | 2022-04-10
Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 41m
The sermon explores the concept of changing one's mind, drawing heavily from Romans. The speaker emphasizes that after presenting our bodies as living sacrifices, we must allow the Holy Spirit to change our thinking rather than just trying to force a mental shift. He stresses humility and warns against spiritual pride, urging believers to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.
47mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire - Labor Pains of Truth | Austin CFC | 2023-05-14
Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 47m
The speaker emphasizes the biblical principle that believers are commanded not to be anxious, pointing to First Peter 5:6-7 as a remedy. The core message is that overcoming anxiety requires actively humbling oneself and casting all burdens onto God because He is powerful enough to handle everything. The sermon also uses the analogy of labor pains to describe the process leading up to spiritual rebirth.
38mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire - Humility Cures Anxiety | Austin CFC | 2023-04-23
Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 38m
The speaker recounts a period of financial and personal strain after moving to Austin, detailing how his income sources dried up due to receiving a 'no pay no points' letter from the Air Force. This sudden loss of expected income and status triggered deep doubts about his place in the church community. The message uses this experience to illustrate that when life circumstances create uncertainty, one must rely on God rather than external stability.
39mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Philippians Session 2 - Josh McGuire | ACFC Camp Buckner 2023
Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 39m
The sermon focuses on the importance of having the 'mind of Christ,' which is described as an attitude rather than a mere action. Paul urges believers in Philippians 2:3-4 to act without selfishness or conceit, but with humility, considering others as more important than oneself. The speaker emphasizes that while emotions are often uncontrollable, one's attitude is a choice that must emulate Jesus' selfless service.
49mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire - I Should Get More | Austin CFC | 2023-12-24
Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 49m
The message challenges listeners to move beyond relying on personal or cultural understandings of righteousness and instead seek God's true standard through Scripture. The speaker emphasizes that genuine understanding of God's justice requires humility, recognizing that our own efforts are insufficient for salvation. He directs the focus inward, suggesting that spiritual growth in righteousness must begin with self-examination rather than judging others.
47mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire - To Be Faithful | Austin CFC | 2024-01-28
Josh McGuire · Jan 20, 2025 · 47m
The speaker cautions against being deceived by counterfeit faith, emphasizing that true biblical faith must be tested and rooted in scripture and love. He urges the congregation to approach their own spiritual lives with humility, recognizing that even apparent certainty can be mere presumption rather than genuine trust in God.
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 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.