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25mAll That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 30 of 80) - Zac Poonen (with Romanian Subtitles)
Zac Poonen · Sep 24
25mAll That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 29 of 80) - Zac Poonen (with Romanian Subtitles)
Zac Poonen · Sep 24
25mAll That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 28 of 80) - Zac Poonen (with Romanian Subtitles)
Zac Poonen · Sep 24
25mAll That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 27 of 80) - Zac Poonen (with Romanian Subtitles)
Zac Poonen · Sep 24
24mAll That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 26 of 80) - Zac Poonen (with Romanian Subtitles)
Zac Poonen · Sep 24
25mAll That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 25 of 80) - Zac Poonen (with Romanian Subtitles)
Zac Poonen · Sep 24
46mValuable Truths That God Taught Us - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 19
1h 0mPresenting The Church As A Virgin To Christ - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 17
1h 0mThe Way To Astonishing Faith - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8
59mRevelation On God’s Mysteries - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8
1h 0mLife And Fellowship - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8
58mThe Difference Between The Old And The New - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8
1h 10mThe Old Man, The Old Covenant And The New Covenant - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 24
44mThe Narrow Way To Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 24
28mThe Example Of Two Good Mothers - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 24
54mOld Covenant Christian or New Covenant Christian ? - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 13
3m 12sZac Poonen’s new book – HEAR! O MY SONS (A Father's Advice To His Sons)
Zac Poonen · Jun 8
1h 24mBe Righteous With Money - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 23
10mPeople who have influenced me – Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 19
6mThe Life of Jesus is Our Light - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 19
3m 32sZac Poonen – A Message From Every Book of The Bible
Zac Poonen · Mar 13
13mWhen Jesus Sang A Hymn - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 12
1h 25mStarting Well But Finishing Badly - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 9
20mEffective Prayer - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 2
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.
25mCFC India
All That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 30 of 80) - Zac Poonen (with Romanian Subtitles)
Zac Poonen · Sep 24, 2018 · 25m
The sermon emphasizes that true Christian life, building one's house on the rock, is not merely intellectual understanding or emotional excitement about Jesus' teachings. Instead, it requires the active yielding of one's will to God's will, which is the defining characteristic of true worship. This surrender of self-will, exemplified by Jesus in Gethsemane and Abraham's offering of Isaac, is what truly connects believers to God's will.
25mCFC India
All That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 29 of 80) - Zac Poonen (with Romanian Subtitles)
Zac Poonen · Sep 24, 2018 · 25m
The central message is that true salvation comes through faith in Christ, which necessitates genuine repentance and results in a desire to live according to the teachings of Jesus (the Sermon on the Mount). The speaker emphasizes that faith without corresponding works, or the fruit of the Spirit, is dead, drawing parallels to the body needing breath to be alive. He warns against both false prophets who widen the gate and legalists who narrow it, stressing that the fruit of the Spirit is more important than the gifts.
25mCFC India
All That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 28 of 80) - Zac Poonen (with Romanian Subtitles)
Zac Poonen · Sep 24, 2018 · 25m
The sermon emphasizes the critical importance of taking Jesus' teachings, particularly the Sermon on the Mount, seriously. Jesus taught that the way to life is a narrow gate, contrasting it with the broad path leading to destruction through uncontrolled sin like anger and lust. The speaker warns against false prophets who dilute Scripture, making the path seem easier than what Christ commanded.
25mCFC India
All That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 27 of 80) - Zac Poonen (with Romanian Subtitles)
Zac Poonen · Sep 24, 2018 · 25m
The sermon emphasizes that living by Jesus' high standard, as taught in the Sermon on the Mount, is impossible by human strength alone, requiring divine help. The speaker urges the congregation to shift their prayers from purely material concerns to spiritual needs, such as forgiving others, loving enemies, and freedom from sin. Ultimately, receiving God's highest spiritual blessings requires a genuine desire and the act of asking in faith.
24mCFC India
All That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 26 of 80) - Zac Poonen (with Romanian Subtitles)
Zac Poonen · Sep 24, 2018 · 24m
The sermon interprets Jesus' warning, "Do not give that which is holy to dogs," not as a literal dismissal of people, but as a principle regarding who can appreciate spiritual truth. The speaker emphasizes that the message of repentance—that humanity is sinful and deserves God's grace—is what non-believers need to hear. A true Christian's focus should be on heavenly things, unlike animals whose interests are purely earthly.
25mCFC India
All That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 25 of 80) - Zac Poonen (with Romanian Subtitles)
Zac Poonen · Sep 24, 2018 · 25m
The sermon reviews the ninth wrong attitude Jesus taught: judging and condemning others. The speaker emphasizes that judging is premature because we do not know the full story, the hidden motives of people's hearts, or the full context of their lives. He advises believers to wait until the Lord's return, when God will reveal hidden darkness and true motives, noting that judging others often reveals our own flawed attitudes.
46mCFC India
Valuable Truths That God Taught Us - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 19, 2018 · 46m
The speaker emphasizes the importance of passing down faith and spiritual truths to the next generation, drawing parallels to Psalm 78 and the relay race of ministry. He warns that complacency and taking God's warnings lightly can lead to decline, citing the example of Ephesus. The core message is to take seriously the teachings received, particularly regarding maintaining the standard of sound doctrine and commitment within the church.
1h 0mCFC India
Presenting The Church As A Virgin To Christ - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 17, 2018 · 1h 0m
The central message is that the ultimate goal of ministry is to present the church as a pure virgin to Christ, drawing from 2 Corinthians 11:2. The speaker emphasizes that this requires the elder to bear a deep, protective burden, similar to Abraham's servant protecting Rebecca. He warns against spiritual deception, particularly the worship of a 'another Jesus' who is not fully God and fully man, and discusses the mystery of Christ and the church becoming one flesh, contrasting this with the spirit of harlotry and the Antichrist's deception.
1h 0mCFC India
The Way To Astonishing Faith - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8, 2018 · 1h 0m
Jesus was astonished twice: first by the unbelief of his own people in Nazareth, and second by the faith of a Centurion who, despite his background, trusted Jesus's word completely. The speaker emphasizes that genuine faith, which is a total confidence and dependence on God, is rooted in humility—recognizing one's unworthiness before God. This humility is presented as the necessary first step toward true worship and faith.
59mCFC India
Revelation On God’s Mysteries - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8, 2018 · 59m
The speaker argues that true spiritual understanding requires diligent personal study, not just hearing messages, because mere knowledge does not change a life. He warns that many believers live in hypocrisy, characterized by a lack of fear of God and a failure to repent for careless words, citing Romans 3:18. True spiritual growth, he asserts, is marked by increasing self-awareness of sin, a deep desire for daily repentance, and a longing to become more like Christ.
1h 0mCFC India
Life And Fellowship - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8, 2018 · 1h 0m
The central message emphasizes that true devotion to Christ means loving God with all your heart, making Jesus everything in life, to the point where worldly gains or losses have no impact on joy. The speaker draws from 1 Corinthians 2, suggesting that the Holy Spirit reveals God's thoughts, and true discipleship requires adopting the 'mind of Christ'—valuing people and God above money, comfort, or worldly achievements.
58mCFC India
The Difference Between The Old And The New - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8, 2018 · 58m
The speaker warns that in the end times, Christians face dangers from both worldly persecution and internal deception within Christianity. He emphasizes that the greatest danger is deception, which can be overcome only by being filled with the Holy Spirit, not by following counterfeits. True devotion means obeying God's commandments, even the seemingly small ones, and recognizing that living under grace means sin cannot rule over you, unlike those who are under the law.
1h 10mCFC India
The Old Man, The Old Covenant And The New Covenant - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 24, 2018 · 1h 10m
The speaker emphasizes that Jesus Christ, not the Old Covenant law, is the means by which God's people enter their full inheritance in the New Covenant life. He defines sin as anything contrary to the life of Jesus, arguing that all humanity has sinned by falling short of the perfect life Jesus lived. The core message is that believers must press on toward Christlikeness, recognizing that while forgiveness was available before, salvation from sin and eternal separation from God is achieved through Christ's sacrifice.
44mCFC India
The Narrow Way To Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 24, 2018 · 44m
Jesus taught that the path to life is the narrow way, contrasting it with the broad way that leads to destruction. This narrow path requires internal transformation, focusing on what God thinks of our hearts, rather than merely adhering to external rules like the Ten Commandments. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship involves guarding against internal sins like anger and lust, which are often overlooked in modern preaching.
28mCFC India
The Example Of Two Good Mothers - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 24, 2018 · 28m
The speaker discusses the importance of dedicating children to God, drawing parallels between the Old Testament dedication of firstborn sons and the New Covenant understanding where all children are equally dedicated to the Lord. He emphasizes that raising godly children is a profound act of faith, citing the example of Moses' parents who protected him from Pharaoh's decree. Ultimately, the message stresses that parents bear the primary responsibility for guiding their children in the ways of God.
54mCFC India
Old Covenant Christian or New Covenant Christian ? - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 13, 2018 · 54m
The speaker contrasts the 'Old Covenant' and 'New Covenant' understanding of Christianity, emphasizing that true Christian life involves possessing the full inheritance purchased by Christ. He stresses that the mark of the New Covenant is having a heart of genuine humility, viewing others as more important than oneself, which is a difficult but necessary step. The message concludes by urging listeners to stop seeking fulfillment in worldly things like profession, money, or fame, and instead to seek God wholeheartedly, trusting in His plan for their lives.
3m 12sCFC India
transcribingZac Poonen’s new book – HEAR! O MY SONS (A Father's Advice To His Sons)
Zac Poonen · Jun 8, 2018 · 3m 12s
This book compiles emails written by the author to his four sons during their late teens and twenties, offering guidance rooted in God's Word. The central themes emphasize establishing devotion to the Lord Jesus early in life, maintaining holiness, taking up the cross, and accurately sharing God's truth. The author also provides specific advice regarding choosing a life partner and marriage.
1h 24mCFC India
Be Righteous With Money - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 23, 2018 · 1h 24m
The central message is that true Christianity requires a passionate desire to live life exactly as Jesus lived, which involves continuous spiritual progress rather than just claiming membership. The speaker emphasizes that transformation comes from renewing the mind to adopt God's viewpoint on areas like money, sex, and honor, rather than conforming to the world's standards. This pursuit is a lifelong process of pressing on toward Christlikeness, which requires self-denial and taking up the cross.
10mCFC India
People who have influenced me – Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 19, 2018 · 10m
The speaker shares influences from historical Christian figures like John Wesley, George Müller, and missionaries, noting a common thread of sacrificial service to the Lord. He emphasizes that true Christian life is characterized by a heart that loves Jesus, even if doctrinal expression varies. Ultimately, he found personal fulfillment by focusing on leading a small group of people who were spiritually exhausted, rather than trying to reform the entire church.
6mCFC India
The Life of Jesus is Our Light - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 19, 2018 · 6m
The central message is that while doctrines are important and must be obeyed, they are secondary to valuing and living the life of Jesus Christ. The speaker uses the analogy of the body, arguing that life (the Spirit) is more vital than any single doctrine or body part. True wisdom comes from those who seek to walk in Jesus' footsteps, which is the source of true life and light.
3m 32sCFC India
transcribingZac Poonen – A Message From Every Book of The Bible
Zac Poonen · Mar 13, 2018 · 3m 32s
This message offers a comprehensive overview of the entire Bible, viewed through the lens of the New Covenant. The teaching emphasizes practical application of biblical principles to daily life, addressing both the heart and the mind. It synthesizes 50 years of deep Bible study into a message relevant to everyone.
13mCFC India
When Jesus Sang A Hymn - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 12, 2018 · 13m
The speaker analyzes the biblical account of Jesus singing a hymn after the Last Supper, interpreting it as a moment of joyful anticipation for the cross. He emphasizes that true Christian joy is found in accepting the sacrifice of the cross, drawing parallels to Nehemiah's reminder that the joy of the Lord is strength. Ultimately, the message urges listeners to embrace the cross by saying 'yes' to God's will during temptation, rather than resisting it like Peter.
1h 25mCFC India
Starting Well But Finishing Badly - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 9, 2018 · 1h 25m
The speaker uses the Israelites' failure to enter the Promised Land, despite experiencing many miracles, as a warning that spiritual gifts and experiences do not guarantee God's favor. He emphasizes that Christians must guard against carnal living, even while exercising spiritual gifts, and reminds the audience that every temptation they face is within their ability to overcome because God is faithful. The ultimate way of escape from temptation is through humility.
20mCFC India
Effective Prayer - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 2, 2018 · 20m
True prayer is not a ritual or a timed activity, but rather a constant attitude of heart that permeates all aspects of life, like breathing. The speaker emphasizes that believers should strive to pray without ceasing by focusing on the reality of Christ in every moment. Furthermore, prayer should focus on protecting what God has purchased for us spiritually—such as freedom from anxiety and the ability to love—from the enemy's theft.