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54mThe Law Of The Spirit_1.The Law Of Life by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 10
57m02.Repentance From UnChristlikeness - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
25m04.Choosing The Creator Over The Created - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m06.The Basis Of God's Forgiveness - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m07.Sin And Salvation - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m09.How Man Fell Into Sin - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
26m10.God's Provision For Man's Failure - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m12.Salvation From Sin And The World - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
26m14.Keeping The Tenth Commandment - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m19.Finding A Good Church - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
26m28.The Sin Of Jealousy - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m29.Two Types Of Sins - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m33.How Jesus Overcame Temptation - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m35.Mercy And Grace - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
26m41.Obedience In The New Covenant - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m55.David's Successes & Failures - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
1h 0mSuch A Great Salvation: 5.Jesus Forgives And Saves From Sin - Zac Poonen (Telugu)
Zac Poonen · Nov 5
58mSuch A Great Salvation: 1.God Changes Honest People - Zac Poonen (Telugu)
Zac Poonen · Nov 4
1h 0mGrace And Glory In The New Covenant: 6.A Tongue Of Fire - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 12
1h 1mYou Can Overcome Sin - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 9
1h 9mGrace And Glory In The New Covenant: 2.What Grace Can Do - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 6
39mA LIFE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT: 2.The Fire Of The Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen (ROMANIAN)
Zac Poonen · May 10
1h 21mA LIFE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT: 10.God Is A Loving Father - Zac Poonen (ROMANIAN)
Zac Poonen · May 10
1h 2mFighting Satan And The Anti-Christ - Zac Poonen (Telugu)
Zac Poonen · Feb 13
August 5 | Daily Devotion | Idolatry Is Spiritual Adultery | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen teaches that idolatry constitutes spiritual adultery against God, drawing a parallel between unfaithfulness in marriage and unfaithfulness in our devotion to God. The message calls believers to recognize idolatry in their lives and turn from it in repentance to restore their relationship with God.
54mCFC India
The Law Of The Spirit_1.The Law Of Life by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 10, 2012 · 54m
The sermon contrasts the Law of Moses, which served only to reveal humanity's sinfulness, with the Law of the Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that while the Law of Moses was a physical set of commandments, the Holy Spirit is personal. He argues that many Christians mistakenly live under the principle of the old law, evidenced by being defeated by sin, when they should instead live under grace, which brings freedom. True life comes not just from studying doctrine, but from coming to Christ.
57mCFC India
transcribing02.Repentance From UnChristlikeness - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 57m
Zac Poonen addresses the necessity of true repentance, arguing that modern Christianity often misses the mark by focusing on superficial adherence rather than genuine heart change. He emphasizes that repentance must involve a deep turning away from unChristlike behaviors and attitudes. The message calls for a return to a deeper, more radical commitment to Christ.
25mCFC India
04.Choosing The Creator Over The Created - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 25m
The core message is that true holiness cannot be achieved merely by external religious reform; it requires internal purification through making conscious choices. Sin originates in pride and rebellion, and the ability to become holy is dependent on having the freedom to choose between God (the Creator) and created things. Temptation, therefore, is the mechanism God uses to test whether we choose Him above all attractive worldly things.
27mCFC India
06.The Basis Of God's Forgiveness - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
The speaker explains that sin is living contrary to God's divine principles, which are revealed through the Holy Spirit. He refutes common ideas of forgiveness—such as God simply overlooking sin, or balancing good deeds against bad ones—by emphasizing that God judges the heart's motive. Ultimately, even good deeds are considered evil by God if they are done for personal gain or recognition, as the motive is what matters.
27mCFC India
07.Sin And Salvation - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
The speaker emphasizes the gravity of sin by pointing to the necessity of Christ's death for forgiveness, asserting that Jesus is the only way to heaven. True obedience, according to the speaker, must stem from trust in God's perfect love, not from fear, as was sometimes the case in the Old Testament. Ultimately, understanding God requires faith in Jesus Christ.
27mCFC India
09.How Man Fell Into Sin - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
The sermon examines Genesis 3 to illustrate how sin entered the world, focusing on the dangers of human cleverness and questioning God's word. The speaker warns against both diminishing God's word and adding to it, cautioning that such actions lead to legalism. A major theme is identifying the devil's primary lie—that sin will not result in punishment—and urging listeners to adhere strictly to the Bible's truth regarding judgment.
26mCFC India
10.God's Provision For Man's Failure - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 26m
The sermon analyzes the initial temptation in Genesis chapter 3, drawing parallels between Adam and Eve's sin and modern human tendencies to justify oneself. The speaker emphasizes that God's response to sin is always merciful, first offering a solution (the promise of Christ) before rebuking. Furthermore, the fig leaves symbolize human righteousness, which must be discarded, while the garments of skin represent Christ's atoning sacrifice and righteousness covering us.
27mCFC India
12.Salvation From Sin And The World - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
The central message is that true salvation is from sin, not from worldly problems like poverty or sickness, as the Bible teaches. The speaker distinguishes between mere religious ritual and genuine spirituality, emphasizing that sin is what brings death. Salvation requires choosing Christ over the world (represented by money/Mammon) and understanding that the world system, controlled by the devil, must be rejected for a life rooted in God's grace.
26mCFC India
14.Keeping The Tenth Commandment - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 26m
The sermon reviews the Ten Commandments, noting the first four relate to God (no other gods, no idols, no taking God's name in vain), and the next six relate to human relationships (honoring parents, no murder, no adultery, no stealing, no false witness). The speaker emphasizes that the tenth commandment, which forbids coveting, is internal and impossible to keep perfectly. He uses the rich young ruler and Paul's examples to show that true righteousness requires acknowledging one's inability to keep the law perfectly and relying on God's grace.
27mCFC India
19.Finding A Good Church - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
The speaker emphasizes that the truth of God's Word, like a surgeon's knife, can be painful but is necessary to remove sin's cancers from our lives. He stresses that believers must first apply this sharp word to their own sins—such as anger, lust, or greed—before having the authority to speak against them in others. Regarding finding a good church, the speaker argues that no church is perfect, as all contain sinners; instead, one should choose a church that maintains a high standard of preaching the whole truth, much like choosing a hospital with high hygiene standards despite having sick patients.
26mCFC India
28.The Sin Of Jealousy - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 26m
The sermon uses the story of Cain and Abel to illustrate that God accepts the offering based on the heart and motive of the giver, not just the physical offering itself. The speaker emphasizes that external religious acts or miracles are insufficient if the heart is corrupt or motivated by pride. True acceptance comes from a right heart, mirroring the voluntary and sincere devotion shown by Abel.
27mCFC India
29.Two Types Of Sins - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
The sermon uses the story of Cain and Abel to illustrate the danger of sin, particularly jealousy and selfish ambition, which lead to disorder and evil. The central message emphasizes that God warns us through our conscience and through His servants, and ignoring these warnings increases our responsibility to obey. Ultimately, sin leads to self-destruction, as seen in Cain's lineage being wiped out.
27mCFC India
33.How Jesus Overcame Temptation - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
The sermon emphasizes that true holiness is an inward purity of the spirit, comparable to physical health or mental education, and it requires striving for 100% freedom from sin. Jesus's example shows that he overcame temptation not by his own power, but by remaining humble and operating under the constant power of God's grace. Grace, in this context, is defined not as mere favor, but as God's power to meet every need and overcome every trial.
27mCFC India
35.Mercy And Grace - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
The speaker discusses the New Covenant established by Jesus, contrasting it with the Old Covenant. He emphasizes that the Old Covenant served only to reveal sin, acting like a mirror, but it could not cleanse it. True cleansing and salvation come through the New Covenant, which requires the revelation of the Holy Spirit to understand. Furthermore, he distinguishes between being 'covered' from sin and being truly 'cleansed' from it, warning against misunderstanding salvation as merely being forgiven without being saved from sin.
26mCFC India
41.Obedience In The New Covenant - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 26m
The sermon contrasts obedience under the Old Covenant (law) with obedience in the New Covenant (grace). While the Old Covenant used threats of punishment and promises of earthly rewards to compel obedience, the New Covenant requires obeying the spirit of God's commandments, exemplified by the single commandment to love one another. True grace empowers believers to overcome sin, moving beyond mere external compliance.
27mCFC India
55.David's Successes & Failures - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
The sermon uses the examples of David, Joseph, and Abel to illustrate that God often chooses those whom man despises or overlooks. The central message is that God opposes the proud, whether it is pride in wealth, position, or perceived righteousness. True favor with God is found in humility and an honest acknowledgment of one's own failures.
1h 0mCFC India
Such A Great Salvation: 5.Jesus Forgives And Saves From Sin - Zac Poonen (Telugu)
Zac Poonen · Nov 5, 2011 · 1h 0m
The sermon emphasizes the fundamental difference between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant, particularly regarding the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. While the Old Covenant saw the Spirit merely passing over people, the New Covenant sees the Spirit dwelling *inside* believers. True cleansing, necessary for the Spirit to dwell, can only come through the blood of Jesus Christ, making the believer a truly clean vessel.
58mCFC India
Such A Great Salvation: 1.God Changes Honest People - Zac Poonen (Telugu)
Zac Poonen · Nov 4, 2011 · 58m
The sermon emphasizes that true salvation goes beyond merely forgiving sins; it must deliver believers from the very power of sin. The speaker draws from Hebrews 2 to discuss this profound salvation, arguing that many believers are still operating under the old covenant's influence. He warns that if sin rules over a person, they are not truly under the new covenant, suggesting that the fault lies with spiritual teachers who fail to teach victory over sin.
1h 0mCFC India
Grace And Glory In The New Covenant: 6.A Tongue Of Fire - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 12, 2011 · 1h 0m
The speaker explains that the Holy Spirit's gift is not to replace law but to provide a higher law—the law of life in Christ Jesus—which sets believers free from the law of sin and death. This law makes the conscience highly sensitive, convicting believers of even minor sins, unlike the unregenerate conscience. To maintain this sensitivity, believers must remain wholehearted and actively listen to the Spirit's prompting in all areas of life.
1h 1mCFC India
transcribingYou Can Overcome Sin - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 9, 2011 · 1h 1m
This message focuses on the believer's ability to overcome sin through God's power. It emphasizes that while sin is a reality, believers are equipped by the Holy Spirit to live lives that reflect Christ's righteousness. The core message is one of victory through faith and reliance on God's grace.
1h 9mCFC India
Grace And Glory In The New Covenant: 2.What Grace Can Do - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 6, 2011 · 1h 9m
The speaker argues that many Christians are missing out on the vast inheritance purchased by Christ's death and resurrection because they are blinded by worldly desires, which he compares to the greed of Adam's descendants. He emphasizes that true discipleship requires abandoning the self-centered desire for personal gain and instead adopting a spirit of self-denial, mirroring Christ's service rather than seeking earthly profit or honor.
39mCFC India
A LIFE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT: 2.The Fire Of The Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen (ROMANIAN)
Zac Poonen · May 10, 2011 · 39m
The sermon contrasts living under the Law versus living under Grace, emphasizing that God's love is best demonstrated through grace, as seen in the contrast between the Law given through Moses and the Grace and Truth brought by Jesus Christ. The speaker urges the congregation to understand that true freedom comes from grace, which empowers believers to overcome sin, rather than being bound by rigid adherence to rules or the power of sin's desires. The central message is that believers are no longer under the Law but under Grace.
1h 21mCFC India
A LIFE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT: 10.God Is A Loving Father - Zac Poonen (ROMANIAN)
Zac Poonen · May 10, 2011 · 1h 21m
The speaker emphasizes that the core message of the Gospel is God's unconditional love, contrasting it with the Pharisees' tendency to distinguish between God's love for the sinner and their hatred of sin. He stresses that all people, regardless of background or religion, are fundamentally equal before God, and that sin, no matter how small, creates a separation from God. Ultimately, the message is one of repentance and the necessity of accepting God's forgiveness.
1h 2mCFC India
Fighting Satan And The Anti-Christ - Zac Poonen (Telugu)
Zac Poonen · Feb 13, 2011 · 1h 2m
The sermon contrasts the Old Covenant, which was only up to Pentecost, with the New Covenant established by God. Key differences include that the Old Testament did not have the concept of cleansing from sin, whereas the New Covenant, through the blood of Jesus, cleanses sin completely. The speaker emphasizes that while God forgives sins confessed through faith (1 John 1:9), the sin of unforgiveness towards others is worse than adultery or murder, as it brings all past sins to account.