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1h 0mWhat is Salvation?: Part 4 - Santosh Poonen - July 7, 2013
Santosh Poonen · Jul 10
1h 3mSatan Was Defeated on the Cross - Zac Poonen - March 2, 2013
Zac Poonen · Mar 13
46mWhose Side Are You On? - Santosh Poonen - October 14, 2012
Santosh Poonen · Oct 15
57mDon't Let Satan Take Advantage of You - Zac Poonen - September 23, 2012
Zac Poonen · Sep 23
1h 1mJesus Destroyed the Works of Satan - Zac Poonen - August 1, 2012
Zac Poonen · Aug 2
57mReverence for God is the A-B-C of Wisdom - Zac Poonen - September 18, 2011
Zac Poonen · Apr 20
1h 4mDare to be a Daniel - Zac Poonen - March 18, 2011
Zac Poonen · Apr 20
1h 4mSatan's Tactics with Job (Satan's Tactics: Part 1) - Zac Poonen - March 19, 2011
Zac Poonen · Apr 20
1h 2mSatan's Tactics with Eve (Satan's Tactics: Part 2) - Zac Poonen - March 19, 2011
Zac Poonen · Apr 20
1h 3mSatans Tactics With the Believer (Satan's Tactics: Part 4) - Zac Poonen - March 20, 2011
Zac Poonen · Apr 16
53mSatan Can Have No Power Over You - ZacPoonen - July 17, 2011
Zac Poonen · Apr 16
6mHaving Christ's Attitude to Temptation - Zac Poonen - July 30, 2011
Zac Poonen · Apr 16
August 4 | Daily Devotion | The Mark Of New Covenant Blessing Is Not Wealth And Health | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
True blessing under the New Covenant is not measured by material wealth and health, but by spiritual transformation and union with Christ. The mark of God's blessing is internal holiness and a clear vision of Christ, not external prosperity.
1h 0mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
What is Salvation?: Part 4 - Santosh Poonen - July 7, 2013
Santosh Poonen · Jul 10, 2013 · 1h 0m
The speaker emphasizes that true salvation is far more than just the forgiveness of sins; it is a profound, ongoing transformation. He stresses that salvation is a personal relationship with Jesus, a secret work of the Holy Spirit, and a process perfected through suffering and learning obedience, mirroring Christ's own experience. He concludes by addressing the complex theological debate regarding the loss of salvation, indicating it is a necessary topic to discuss.
1h 3mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Satan Was Defeated on the Cross - Zac Poonen - March 2, 2013
Zac Poonen · Mar 13, 2013 · 1h 3m
The sermon emphasizes that overcoming Satan requires knowing and speaking the Word of God accurately, as Jesus did when quoting scripture to resist temptation. The speaker warns that Satan and false teachers often attempt to mislead people by quoting scripture out of context, adding to, or subtracting from what the Bible actually says. True spiritual strength comes from allowing the Word of God to abide within us, which is the ultimate defense against deception.
46mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Whose Side Are You On? - Santosh Poonen - October 14, 2012
Santosh Poonen · Oct 15, 2012 · 46m
The sermon emphasizes that the purpose of the local church is not to meet individual needs, but to mature into a body united in purpose for Christ's sake. True maturity is characterized by realizing that participation is about God fulfilling His purpose in one's life. The speaker warns that the devil targets unity, using interpersonal conflicts—especially in marriage and church fellowship—to break apart the body of Christ, which is the only thing that poses a threat to his kingdom.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Don't Let Satan Take Advantage of You - Zac Poonen - September 23, 2012
Zac Poonen · Sep 23, 2012 · 57m
The speaker advises believers to shift their focus from fighting with people—whether in family, politics, or community disputes—to confronting the devil, as is appropriate in the New Covenant. He emphasizes that the church's conflict is spiritual, not national or political, urging listeners to focus their energy on building the church and praying for God's will rather than engaging in worldly arguments. The central message is to remain at rest and focus on the eternal rather than temporary earthly disputes.
1h 1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus Destroyed the Works of Satan - Zac Poonen - August 1, 2012
Zac Poonen · Aug 2, 2012 · 1h 1m
Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil, which include the wrong concepts and ideas about God and Christianity that we absorb from the world. The speaker repeatedly challenges common interpretations of scripture, such as those concerning anger or speech, by asking, "Has God really said...?" He argues that doubting God's word, like Eve did, is the root of sin, and that true understanding requires recognizing the devil's subtle lies.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Reverence for God is the A-B-C of Wisdom - Zac Poonen - September 18, 2011
Zac Poonen · Apr 20, 2012 · 57m
The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship requires a profound understanding of grace, which does not mean lowering God's standards. He draws heavily from Matthew 11 to teach that possessing the Kingdom of Heaven (the Church) requires an internal 'violence' against the world, the flesh, and the devil. Believers must be outwardly peaceful while inwardly fighting for spiritual things, remembering that Jesus stated His kingdom is not of this world.
1h 4mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Dare to be a Daniel - Zac Poonen - March 18, 2011
Zac Poonen · Apr 20, 2012 · 1h 4m
The sermon uses Daniel's life, particularly the movement from Babylon to Jerusalem, to illustrate the difference between merely wanting to go to heaven and actively following Christ daily. The central message is that true discipleship requires being willing to stand as a witness for Christ in the present world, resisting the allure of worldly comforts and compromises. Believers must be careful to plug the 'leaks' that allow the world to infiltrate their lives, prioritizing eternal life over worldly preservation.
1h 4mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Satan's Tactics with Job (Satan's Tactics: Part 1) - Zac Poonen - March 19, 2011
Zac Poonen · Apr 20, 2012 · 1h 4m
The sermon uses the Book of Job to illustrate that God's ultimate purpose is to make believers overcomers over Satan, even when Satan attacks through various means. The speaker emphasizes that spiritual depth is unrelated to wealth, using Job's life as an example of a rich, respected, yet deeply God-fearing man. Furthermore, the sermon highlights the importance of a godly family life, noting that Job's children respected him and that a father's concern for his children's inner spiritual life is paramount.
1h 2mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Satan's Tactics with Eve (Satan's Tactics: Part 2) - Zac Poonen - March 19, 2011
Zac Poonen · Apr 20, 2012 · 1h 2m
The speaker warns that the devil is enraged against committed disciples who keep God's commandments, contrasting them with compromisers. He emphasizes that true believers must have a 'Christ-like' heart, not a 'grasshopper-like' one, when facing spiritual giants. The core message is to actively confront the devil by speaking the testimony of Christ's victory—that He died for sins and defeated Satan on the cross—and to be aware of Satan's schemes through spiritual intelligence.
1h 3mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Satans Tactics With the Believer (Satan's Tactics: Part 4) - Zac Poonen - March 20, 2011
Zac Poonen · Apr 16, 2012 · 1h 3m
The central message is that being filled with the Holy Spirit is essential for overcoming temptation, drawing parallels to Jesus's temptation in the wilderness. The speaker strongly advises believers to seek this filling personally through prayer rather than relying on external ceremonies or the laying on of hands. He emphasizes that this empowerment is necessary for bold witness and fulfilling God's calling.
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Satan Can Have No Power Over You - ZacPoonen - July 17, 2011
Zac Poonen · Apr 16, 2012 · 53m
The speaker emphasizes that salvation involves two aspects: Jesus taking away sin and destroying the works of the devil. He warns that many Christians only focus on sin forgiveness, neglecting the truth that Christ destroyed the devil's power. True freedom comes from understanding that the one who lives in the believer is greater than the one in the world, and the church's primary calling is to register the victory of the cross against the forces of darkness, not just to be a supportive club.
6mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Having Christ's Attitude to Temptation - Zac Poonen - July 30, 2011
Zac Poonen · Apr 16, 2012 · 6m
The central message is that living like Christ requires a continuous renewal of the mind, moving beyond merely being filled with the Holy Spirit. Paul stated that believers can have the mind of Christ, which is achieved by allowing the Holy Spirit to progressively change one's thought patterns. When facing temptation, one must consciously choose to think as Christ would, rather than thinking according to the ways of Adam, as this choice is what shapes one's life and character.