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1h 3mJesus' Standard of Holiness — Zac Poonen — April 21, 2023
Zac Poonen · Apr 26
1h 0mA Firm Grip on the Christian Life: 3: The Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen - October 31, 2009
Zac Poonen · Mar 10
53mThe Holy Spirit Frees Us From Being Orphans — Zac Poonen — October 5, 2022
Zac Poonen · Oct 6
1h 16mSixteen Truths That I Have Learnt - 4 — Zac Poonen -- September 10, 2022
Zac Poonen · Sep 14
47m7. The Great Mystery of Godliness — Zac Poonen — April 19, 2026
Zac Poonen · Apr 22
1h 7mGod Wants to Fill You with His Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen - August 5, 2020
Zac Poonen · Aug 6
1h 54mHow God Started the Work of CFC — Zac Poonen — April 12, 2023
Zac Poonen · Apr 18
52mRighteousness, Peace and Joy in the Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen - July 29, 2020
Zac Poonen · Jul 30
36mHolding Fast Our Assurance Until the End - Zac Poonen - June 2, 2019
Zac Poonen · Jun 3
51mJesus: Savior, Baptizer, Forerunner -- Zac Poonen -- August 1, 2021
Zac Poonen · Aug 2
1h 13mThe Way of the Cross and the Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen - March 1, 2013
Zac Poonen · Mar 13
59mElisha: The Holy, Humble, Anointed Man of God - Zac Poonen - September 5, 2020
Zac Poonen · Sep 7
1h 12mSixteen Truths That I Have Learnt - 2 — Zac Poonen -- September 10, 2022
Zac Poonen · Sep 14
1h 12mBe Filled with the Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen - April 7, 2019
Zac Poonen · Apr 9
1h 4mThe Baptism in the Holy Spirit - The Genuine and the Counterfeit -- Zac Poonen -- September 11, 2021
Zac Poonen · Sep 12
49mGod Fills Ordinary, Thirsty People - Zac Poonen - September 5, 2015
Zac Poonen · Sep 5
1h 3mA Firm Grip on the Christian Life: 5: The Body of Christ - Zac Poonen - November 1, 2009
Zac Poonen · Mar 11
1h 2mThe Holy Spirit and the Word of God - Zac Poonen - June 28, 2013
Zac Poonen · Jul 1
1h 30mBrokenness and Compassion - Zac Poonen - May 24, 2015
Zac Poonen · May 26
48mThe Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation -- Zac Poonen -- August 29, 2021
Zac Poonen · Aug 30
1h 5mThe Anointing of the Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen - May 25, 2019
Zac Poonen · Jun 4
54mThe "Maximum" Christian - Zac Poonen - June 29, 2013
Zac Poonen · Jul 1
1h 8mA Firm Grip on the Christian Life: 4: The Way of the Cross - Zac Poonen - November 1, 2009
Zac Poonen · Mar 11
57mDiscipline Your Body - Zac Poonen - April 6, 2019
Zac Poonen · Apr 8
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for “holiness” · River of Life Christian Fellowship · Zac Poonen
Jesus' Standard of Holiness — Zac Poonen — April 21, 2023
Zac Poonen · Apr 26, 2023 · 1h 3m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker advises believers to approach worship and scripture study with conscious focus, treating singing and prayer as direct communication with the Lord Jesus. He cautions against meaningless repetition in worship, referencing Matthew 6:7, and emphasizes meditating on scripture rather than just reading it. Furthermore, he corrects a common misunderstanding, pointing out that the New Testament's first promise (Matthew 1:21) is salvation from sin, not from hell, suggesting that Jesus is more accurately described as a forgiver than a savior.
A Firm Grip on the Christian Life: 3: The Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen - October 31, 2009
Zac Poonen · Mar 10, 2019 · 1h 0m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker discusses the difference between the Holy Spirit's gentle guidance and the controlling nature of demonic influence, emphasizing that the Spirit gives freedom of choice. He advises believers to take Jesus' yoke, which involves learning to walk straight in life, and stresses the importance of having a 'solid grip' on the Christian life. A key point is that sin must be named honestly and filthily to be cleansed by the blood of Christ, rather than using spiritual euphemisms.
The Holy Spirit Frees Us From Being Orphans — Zac Poonen — October 5, 2022
Zac Poonen · Oct 6, 2022 · 53m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus' words in John 14 emphasize that true love for Him is demonstrated by keeping His commandments, which requires diligent study of scripture. When believers realize the impossibility of keeping these high standards through sheer willpower, they must turn to the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus promises as a Helper. This need for help, rather than seeking mere supernatural experiences, is the true sign of a heart desiring to obey Christ.
Sixteen Truths That I Have Learnt - 4 — Zac Poonen -- September 10, 2022
Zac Poonen · Sep 14, 2022 · 1h 16m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
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He doesn't want any compulsion on anybody. And fourth, we must treat every human being with dignity, respect for human beings. And then fifth, holiness comes not by any effort, but by looking unto Jesus. And then the way of the cross is the way
7. The Great Mystery of Godliness — Zac Poonen — April 19, 2026
Zac Poonen · Apr 22, 2026 · 47m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
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with a self-will. And yet, he lived a perfectly pure life without sinning. Because the essence of holiness is not to do my will in any area, but to do the will of God alone.
God Wants to Fill You with His Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen - August 5, 2020
Zac Poonen · Aug 6, 2020 · 1h 7m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
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that is you know holiness is really love holiness is not just avoiding dirty things you can do all these things and you can be legally legalistically holy but when it comes out of love it is pure pure holiness and the holy spirit why is he called
How God Started the Work of CFC — Zac Poonen — April 12, 2023
Zac Poonen · Apr 18, 2023 · 1h 54m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
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the church Beyond just salvation he be told he still practiced in front baptism of increased Holiness of life that was his step further through that came the Methodist Church
Righteousness, Peace and Joy in the Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen - July 29, 2020
Zac Poonen · Jul 30, 2020 · 52m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
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that our heavenly fathers i'm talking about verse 9 and 10 our heavenly father disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them but god disciplines us for our good so that we may share or partake of the holiness that comes through his
Holding Fast Our Assurance Until the End - Zac Poonen - June 2, 2019
Zac Poonen · Jun 3, 2019 · 36m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
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moment there's a mercy with God which I find even many believers don't have many believers who have a high standard of Holiness are not merciful to others and you may find that in your heart
Jesus: Savior, Baptizer, Forerunner -- Zac Poonen -- August 1, 2021
Zac Poonen · Aug 2, 2021 · 51m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life is sustained not by the physical presence of Jesus, but by the indwelling Holy Spirit, which is superior to Jesus' temporary physical presence. He warns against deception, particularly the false understanding that the Holy Spirit's work is merely speaking in tongues, asserting instead that the Spirit's work is to make one holy. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to embrace the steady, bright growth promised by the 'path of the righteous,' which is an inheritance from God.
The Way of the Cross and the Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen - March 1, 2013
Zac Poonen · Mar 13, 2013 · 1h 13m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
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been merciful to you and the reason why I suggested that verse was cuz I've noticed through the years that the people who pursue Holiness are sometimes the most unmerciful people on Earth even atheists can sometimes be
Elisha: The Holy, Humble, Anointed Man of God - Zac Poonen - September 5, 2020
Zac Poonen · Sep 7, 2020 · 59m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
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it and they were seeking a reputation for it he wanted to be known as a holy man his conversation was around holiness he wasn't cracking jokes at the table he was leading people to godliness this is a new covenant man in the old
Sixteen Truths That I Have Learnt - 2 — Zac Poonen -- September 10, 2022
Zac Poonen · Sep 14, 2022 · 1h 12m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
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And the third was God delights in cheerful givers. And the fourth was we must treat every human being with dignity. Now we go to number five. Holiness comes by looking unto Jesus. It's the Holy Spirit who makes us holy.
Be Filled with the Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen - April 7, 2019
Zac Poonen · Apr 9, 2019 · 1h 12m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus invites all who are thirsty to come to him and drink, emphasizing that receiving this life is a matter of trust rather than works. The speaker stresses that true spiritual desire should be to bless others, not to gain personal reputation or ministry recognition. Ultimately, the message calls for a life of being 'dead to the world,' focused solely on the Savior's eyes.
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit - The Genuine and the Counterfeit -- Zac Poonen -- September 11, 2021
Zac Poonen · Sep 12, 2021 · 1h 4m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker emphasizes that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is a transformative experience that goes beyond mere behavioral improvement, requiring a deep, internal change of heart devoted to God. He stresses that this experience is not for everyone but is specifically for those who are desperately thirsty for more than their current comfortable Christian life. True desire for the Spirit is what draws one to Christ, just as one seeks forgiveness for sin.
God Fills Ordinary, Thirsty People - Zac Poonen - September 5, 2015
Zac Poonen · Sep 5, 2015 · 49m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker argues that God chooses ordinary people, not great leaders or scholars, to fill with the Holy Spirit, citing the example of John the Baptist. He warns against spending life's time on worldly achievements and instead emphasizes that true spiritual fullness comes from deep engagement with scripture, not merely intellectual study. Furthermore, he clarifies that being filled with the Holy Spirit is an internal, heart-level experience, not something that can be fully grasped through theological knowledge.
A Firm Grip on the Christian Life: 5: The Body of Christ - Zac Poonen - November 1, 2009
Zac Poonen · Mar 11, 2019 · 1h 3m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
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who pursue after holiness have never understood the truth of the body they and their you see that we can be deceived about holiness holiness without
The Holy Spirit and the Word of God - Zac Poonen - June 28, 2013
Zac Poonen · Jul 1, 2013 · 1h 2m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker uses Jacob's story from Genesis 28 to illustrate that God meets with sinners, not just the righteous, pointing to a prophetic dream of the ladder representing Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that the greatest need is for people to experience the Holy Spirit's work in their lives, moving beyond mere doctrine to a genuine, heart-level meeting with Jesus. The message concludes by tracing the biblical narrative from Genesis 1, showing God's plan to restore humanity's image after sin corrupted creation.
Brokenness and Compassion - Zac Poonen - May 24, 2015
Zac Poonen · May 26, 2015 · 1h 30m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
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and emotion I'm not interested in that I want reality in my life that's what I'm seeking for genuine inward Holiness and God answered my prayer after many years of you know discouragement and drifting
The Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation -- Zac Poonen -- August 29, 2021
Zac Poonen · Aug 30, 2021 · 48m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central message is the necessity of seeking the fullness of the Holy Spirit to gain the boldness required to witness for Christ publicly, regardless of ridicule. The speaker urges listeners to move beyond a merely 'good' Christian life to one characterized by shameless devotion to Jesus. True spiritual growth is demonstrated by being willing to confess Christ even when it brings shame.
The Anointing of the Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen - May 25, 2019
Zac Poonen · Jun 4, 2019 · 1h 5m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
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striven more to be honest than to be holy. The first step to holiness is to be honest. First of all, honest about my sins. Don't I would not want to cover up some wrong attitude I have in my heart by saying, "No, no, no, no, but Lord, it
The "Maximum" Christian - Zac Poonen - June 29, 2013
Zac Poonen · Jul 1, 2013 · 54m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker emphasizes that while the blood of Christ is necessary for salvation, a genuine fullness of the Holy Spirit is essential for living a life pleasing to God on Earth. He distinguishes between 'life' (living according to Christ's principles) and 'ministry' (the work done by the body of Christ). Furthermore, he warns that salvation alone is insufficient; the quality of one's life's work will be tested by fire at Christ's return, not the quantity.
A Firm Grip on the Christian Life: 4: The Way of the Cross - Zac Poonen - November 1, 2009
Zac Poonen · Mar 11, 2019 · 1h 8m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
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people abuse the gifts of the spirit, too, to you know, get benefits for themselves. So, what I want to say is the power of choice is very, very important in the pathway of holiness, and God will never take it away no matter how much
Discipline Your Body - Zac Poonen - April 6, 2019
Zac Poonen · Apr 8, 2019 · 57m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
55:43
holiness comes by disciplining ourselves in these external ways now that's the opposite extreme gluttony and laziness and all that the narrow way is always between these extremes there's a big cliff this side there's a big cliff that side and if you