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57mThree Radical Prophets - 3) John The Baptist - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m03.How God Overcomes Evil - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
26m02.Free Will And Conscience - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
25m04.Choosing The Creator Over The Created - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m05.The Heavenly And Earthly Pulls - 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
27m08.Faith And Obedience - 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
27m11.Repentance And Faith - 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
26m13.God's Power Alone Can Help Us - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
26m14.Keeping The Tenth Commandment - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m15.Not A Servant But A Son - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
24m16.Our Maximum For The Lord - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m17.The Reality Of Final Judgement - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
26m18.The Principles Of Business And Sacrifice - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m19.Finding A Good Church - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
26m20.God Is Our Father - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
26m01.The Root Causes Of Evil - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
26m21.We Are Not Orphans - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m22.Becoming Good Like God - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
27m23.Renewal Through God's Word - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
57mCFC India
transcribingThree Radical Prophets - 3) John The Baptist - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 57m
This message focuses on John the Baptist, drawing parallels between his ministry and the current state of Christianity. It emphasizes the need for a radical return to the core teachings and spirit of the Gospel, mirroring the prophetic call of John.
27mCFC India
03.How God Overcomes Evil - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
Evil originated from the free will given to angels, leading some to disobey God out of pride, discontentment, and rebellion. The root of sin is not merely its visible acts but these underlying attitudes. God allows evil to exist because it serves a purpose: it tests us to see if we choose Him or evil, and it strengthens us through resistance, much like exercise. Therefore, enduring trials, even those permitted by God, is necessary for purification and reaching a place of abundance.
26mCFC India
02.Free Will And Conscience - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 26m
The passage explores the necessity of free will and conscience, arguing that these attributes are what give life true value, unlike programmed obedience. God desired beings capable of voluntary love and choice, even at the risk of disobedience, which is why He granted humanity free will and conscience. These capacities allow for genuine relationship, contrasting sharply with the perfect but unfeeling obedience of machines or planets.
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
05.The Heavenly And Earthly Pulls - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
The speaker argues that while humans share physical similarities with animals, the unique element of humanity is the spirit, which is distinct from mere mind or feeling. This spirit is evidenced by the conscience, which reminds us of a higher power and our accountability. To live as God intended, one must actively listen to this conscience, as ignoring it causes us to regress to an animalistic state.
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
08.Faith And Obedience - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
True obedience to God is not merely following rules or performing religious acts for reward, but rather it must stem from a deep, sincere faith. The speaker distinguishes between mechanical obedience, which can be rooted in fear or the desire for material profit, and the genuine 'obedience of faith.' Sin, fundamentally, is disobedience stemming from unbelief, and faith is foundational to the entire Christian life, unlike science or worldly knowledge which are constantly revised.
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
11.Repentance And Faith - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
The central message emphasizes that true salvation requires both repentance and faith, as God has joined these two elements together. The speaker strongly cautions against forcing people into religious actions, asserting that such works are 'dead works' and have no value before God. True holiness and obedience must be voluntary, stemming from a genuine turning away from idols and toward God.
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
13.God's Power Alone Can Help Us - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 26m
The core message is that sin creates a separation between humanity and God, which can only be reconciled through Christ's atoning death and resurrection. While Christianity teaches that we are sinners and cannot achieve holiness through our own efforts, God provides the necessary power—His Spirit—to live a holy life. This divine power is the essential element that enables believers to follow the foundation of the faith.
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
15.Not A Servant But A Son - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
The central message is that the Christian life is defined by being a son of God rather than merely a servant. The speaker emphasizes that the New Covenant relationship allows believers to approach God as Father, a privilege unavailable in the Old Testament. True identity is found in this sonship, which grants inheritance and a destiny to become like Jesus, surpassing any functional title like pastor or evangelist.
24mCFC India
16.Our Maximum For The Lord - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 24m
The speaker emphasizes that God's word is meant to give life, not just information, and that true spiritual life comes from complete trust and yielding to God's will. He contrasts the Old Covenant's sense of compulsion with the New Covenant's freedom, urging listeners to reject 'dead works' done out of obligation or to impress others. Ultimately, believers should serve and give cheerfully, as if pleasing only God, rather than acting out of fear or calculation.
27mCFC India
17.The Reality Of Final Judgement - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
The speaker emphasizes that all people will face God one day, leading to a judgment after death, which is a certainty. He argues that only Jesus Christ, who came from eternity, died, and resurrected, can speak authoritatively on matters of heaven and hell. The passage concludes by quoting John 5, detailing the two resurrections—one to life and one to judgment—and stressing that all believers must stand before the judgment seat of Christ to give an account for their deeds.
26mCFC India
18.The Principles Of Business And Sacrifice - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 26m
The speaker argues that genuine service to God is characterized by sacrifice, contrasting it with the modern trend of financial dependence within Christian ministry. He warns against the deception of those who seek money from congregants, asserting that true servants, like Jesus and Paul, never demanded financial support. The core message is to choose serving God over serving money, emphasizing that true ministry should not be transactional.
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
20.God Is Our Father - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 26m
The central message is that true security and a changed life come from understanding and relating to God as a Father, not just as a Lord or Master. Knowing God as Father means experiencing a deep, intimate union with Him, which provides protection and peace regardless of external circumstances. This knowledge of God's nature is what constitutes 'eternal life,' which is defined by the quality of knowing God, not merely the length of time lived.
26mCFC India
01.The Root Causes Of Evil - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 26m
The speaker asserts that all human problems stem from a broken connection with God, emphasizing that God is the ultimate source of life. He argues that evil does not originate from teaching or nature, but rather that God's power is supreme, suggesting that the Bible reveals how to partake in God's eternal life rather than just teaching religious doctrine. The core message is that understanding the origin of evil requires recognizing God's perfect nature, as the Bible affirms God is pure love.
26mCFC India
21.We Are Not Orphans - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 26m
The central message is that knowing God as Father through the Holy Spirit eliminates feelings of being an orphan. Jesus promised the Spirit to dwell within believers, unlike the Old Testament experience where the Spirit merely 'came upon' individuals. The speaker details the signs of an 'orphan spirit,' such as intense insecurity, possessiveness, jealousy, and constant competition, which stem from a lack of true paternal love and acceptance.
27mCFC India
22.Becoming Good Like God - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
The central message is that true freedom from anxiety comes from deeply knowing God as a Father, rather than feeling like an insecure, adopted child. The speaker uses analogies—like an adopted child's fear or the provision for Adam—to illustrate that believers are genuinely and securely adopted by God. Furthermore, he emphasizes that God's provision (home, job, wife) is always planned before the work begins, and that believers are called to rest in God's grace rather than laboring under obligation.
27mCFC India
23.Renewal Through God's Word - Zac Poonen (With Tamil Translation)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m
The central message is that true spiritual growth requires continuous renewal through God's Word and the Holy Spirit, not just receiving correct information. Just as God created the world through a process of divine word and Spirit's action, believers must respond daily to the Word to be transformed into God's image. This renewal is a constant process, as stagnation or complacency leads to spiritual decline, requiring daily repentance and effort.