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1h 6mDisciplining Ourselves to Fulfill God’s Plan for Our Lives -- Zac Poonen -- May 6, 2026
Zac Poonen · May 8
1h 3m3. Christian Husband-Wife Relationship — Zac Poonen — April 17, 2026
Zac Poonen · Apr 22
1h 13mEight Valuable Truths -- Zac Poonen -- February 4, 2026
Zac Poonen · Feb 5
59sDeath to Self is only a passage to #resurrection of Christ! https://youtu.be/unZdyQdHhrU #zacpoonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 22
41mThe Ministries of Accusation and Intercession — Zac Poonen — August 3, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11
57mImportant Principles in the Body of Christ — Zac Poonen — August 1, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11
1h 2mAssurance of Salvation and Overcoming Temptation -- Zac Poonen -- June 20, 2025
Zac Poonen · Jun 22
38mThe Un-Imaginable Depth of Christ’s Love for Us — Zac Poonen — May 18, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 19
1h 9m4: From God, Through God and To God — Zac Poonen — April 19, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
1h 3m1: Our Inner Attitudes Are Most Important — Zac Poonen — April 18, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
1h 1mEvery Temptation to Sin Can Be Overcome -- Zac Poonen -- February 5, 2025
Zac Poonen · Mar 8
1h 12mBrothers’ Q&A Meeting — Zac Poonen — September 25, 2024
Zac Poonen · Sep 26
46mThe Triumphant Spirit of a True Christian -- Zac Poonen -- September 8, 2024
Zac Poonen · Sep 8
1h 3mAmazing Truths from Genesis Chapter One — Zac Poonen — August 28, 2024
Zac Poonen · Aug 30
1h 15mGeneral Q&A — Zac Poonen — August 24, 2024
Zac Poonen · Aug 27
1mWe take even small sins seriously because its eternal life or death! #spoonen youtu.be/Vuc4xi02aSk
Zac Poonen · Jun 5
1h 2mThe Gospel Explained Fully in Romans — Zac Poonen — April 6, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 9
53mKnow This - That Satan is a Defeated Enemy — Zac Poonen — March 31, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 1
59m1. God Blesses Us - to Make Us a Blessing -- Zac Poonen -- September 22, 2023
Zac Poonen · Sep 28
56mGive No Room To The Devil — Zac Poonen — September 6, 2023
Zac Poonen · Sep 7
1h 14mRLCF Men’s Conference 2023 Q&A — Zac Poonen — April 22, 2023
Zac Poonen · Apr 26
26m9. The Church That Jesus is Building -- Zac Poonen -- March 1, 2009
Zac Poonen · Mar 9
51mThe Exchange Christ Offers -- Zac Poonen -- March 4, 2009
Zac Poonen · Mar 9
53mAccepted by God and Keeping A Good Conscience -- Zac Poonen -- August 21, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 22
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 6mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Disciplining Ourselves to Fulfill God’s Plan for Our Lives -- Zac Poonen -- May 6, 2026
Zac Poonen · May 8, 2026 · 1h 6m
The speaker urges believers to encourage one another daily because sin is deceitful and can fool us into thinking we are spiritually free. He emphasizes that true spiritual progress requires continually asking God for light to see sin's deceptions, using the example of expecting gratitude. Ultimately, he stresses that building a life on Christ's teachings requires actively obeying the difficult standards laid out in the Sermon on the Mount, not just acknowledging them.
1h 3mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
3. Christian Husband-Wife Relationship — Zac Poonen — April 17, 2026
Zac Poonen · Apr 22, 2026 · 1h 3m
The speaker addresses single individuals, noting that marriage is not essential for fulfilling God's will, and advises young women to guard themselves against sin by being discerning rather than overly friendly. For married couples, he encourages seeking a life together that reflects 'the days of heaven upon earth,' emphasizing that humility is key. Ultimately, the message stresses that true victory over sin comes from being under God's grace, which is lost when pride takes root.
1h 13mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Eight Valuable Truths -- Zac Poonen -- February 4, 2026
Zac Poonen · Feb 5, 2026 · 1h 13m
The speaker emphasizes that true fellowship with God requires absolute honesty, urging listeners to confess sins fully rather than using self-justifications. He contrasts the Old Covenant, where sin was merely covered, with the New Covenant, where the blood of Jesus cleanses sin completely, leading to God forgetting sins (Hebrews 8:12). Ultimately, the speaker stresses that honesty is a prerequisite for receiving God's forgiveness and fellowship.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Death to Self is only a passage to #resurrection of Christ! https://youtu.be/unZdyQdHhrU #zacpoonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 22, 2025 · 59s
The speaker emphasizes that daily life presents constant opportunities to die to one's own will and desires. He assures the audience that choosing this path of 'death' is not miserable because it is always followed by a resurrection, contrasting this with other philosophies that view self-denial as a miserable existence.
41mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Ministries of Accusation and Intercession — Zac Poonen — August 3, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2025 · 41m
The speaker emphasizes that God's ways and thoughts are infinitely higher than human understanding, citing Isaiah 55:8-9. He uses analogies, like a parent's foresight or a child's inability to grasp adult decisions, to illustrate this point. The talk concludes by examining Zechariah 3, where Satan accuses the high priest Joshua, illustrating that even the best believer is covered in sin, and ultimate acquittal comes only from God, not self-declaration.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Important Principles in the Body of Christ — Zac Poonen — August 1, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2025 · 57m
The central message emphasizes that true discipleship requires living consistently with one's professed faith, mirroring the manner of Christ. This requires constant self-examination regarding attitudes toward women, money, and circumstances. Furthermore, believers must pursue total cleansing from sin—addressing both external actions (flesh) and internal thoughts/motives (spirit)—with the same urgency as treating a deadly illness.
1h 2mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Assurance of Salvation and Overcoming Temptation -- Zac Poonen -- June 20, 2025
Zac Poonen · Jun 22, 2025 · 1h 2m
The central message is that a person's true strength and resilience in life's storms, including temptations, depend not on outward appearance or perceived success, but on their unseen inner life and deep roots in Christ. The speaker emphasizes that believers must focus on building this inner foundation rather than seeking external validation. He assures the audience that Jesus Himself was tempted in areas like money and sexuality, providing an example of how to endure these struggles by remaining rooted in Christ.
38mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Un-Imaginable Depth of Christ’s Love for Us — Zac Poonen — May 18, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 19, 2025 · 38m
The speaker explains that the true punishment for sin is being forsaken by God, not merely physical death. He argues that Jesus endured this ultimate separation from the Father during the last three hours of the crucifixion, which was more agonizing than any physical torture. The message concludes by urging listeners to value their fellowship with God above all else, as this connection is the most precious thing.
1h 9mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
4: From God, Through God and To God — Zac Poonen — April 19, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2025 · 1h 9m
The speaker discusses the theme of being tested, drawing parallels from the Fall in Eden, where the initial sin was not eating the fruit but failing to submit to her husband's authority. He emphasizes that the primary sin in the church is not submitting to authority. Furthermore, he advises believers to focus on self-examination, citing 1 Corinthians 11, as a means of avoiding judgment on the final day, rather than judging others, which is warned against in Matthew 7:1.
1h 3mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
1: Our Inner Attitudes Are Most Important — Zac Poonen — April 18, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2025 · 1h 3m
The central message warns against intellectual knowledge divorced from true commitment, citing the scribes who knew the law but crucified Christ. The speaker emphasizes that true Christianity requires a willingness to pay a price and stand by the truth, even when it causes offense. He warns that those who seek personal profit, whether in money or honor, will eventually fall away, as the church is meant for sacrifice, not gain.
1h 1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Every Temptation to Sin Can Be Overcome -- Zac Poonen -- February 5, 2025
Zac Poonen · Mar 8, 2025 · 1h 1m
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of repeatedly teaching foundational truths, citing Peter's commitment to reminding the church even after his death. He argues that true spiritual teaching requires persistence, as people need to hear vital messages multiple times to achieve genuine understanding. The core message is a call to move from a life of spiritual wandering to one of victory over sin, comparing this to the Israelites entering the promised land of Canaan.
1h 12mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Brothers’ Q&A Meeting — Zac Poonen — September 25, 2024
Zac Poonen · Sep 26, 2024 · 1h 12m
The speaker addresses the danger of self-condemnation, emphasizing that believers in Christ are not condemned, even when struggling with sin. He advises believers to confess sins immediately, calling them by their worst name, and to maintain a ruthless honesty in their walk with God. The discussion also covers sexual purity, citing Jesus' warning that lusting with the eyes or sinning with the hand can lead to hell, stressing that purity requires guarding the mind.
46mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Triumphant Spirit of a True Christian -- Zac Poonen -- September 8, 2024
Zac Poonen · Sep 8, 2024 · 46m
The sermon emphasizes that true believers must deeply experience the reality of Romans 8, understanding that nothing—including death, tribulation, or any earthly suffering—can separate them from God's love in Christ. The speaker warns that the greatest danger is not the devil or death, but pride, which was the root of sin. He urges the congregation to seek humility from Jesus, recognizing that God's grace, which is the most powerful force, is what saves from sin.
1h 3mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Amazing Truths from Genesis Chapter One — Zac Poonen — August 28, 2024
Zac Poonen · Aug 30, 2024 · 1h 3m
The speaker encourages the audience to study the Old Testament, noting that it is filled with symbolic language pointing to truths in the New Covenant, including Jesus. He explains that the origin of sin was not an external action but an internal desire—pride—when a created being sought to exalt itself above God's given position. Therefore, true faith and change must begin in the heart, not just in outward confession.
1h 15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
General Q&A — Zac Poonen — August 24, 2024
Zac Poonen · Aug 27, 2024 · 1h 15m
The speaker discusses developing faith, emphasizing that it comes from hearing and meditating on God's Word, particularly the New Testament. He advises starting with simple faith in Christ's forgiveness and warns against seeking great things in faith before mastering the small things. Regarding sin, he affirms that overcoming specific sins is possible through the Holy Spirit's help and persistent effort, contrasting this with being a mere robot by emphasizing the value of free will and genuine love.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
We take even small sins seriously because its eternal life or death! #spoonen youtu.be/Vuc4xi02aSk
Zac Poonen · Jun 5, 2024 · 1m
The speaker emphasizes that sin, even seemingly small sins, must be taken with extreme seriousness because the stakes are eternal life or death. He uses the analogy of germs in surgery to illustrate how unseen, small things can have deadly consequences, drawing a parallel to the spiritual danger of sin. This underscores the need for high standards within the church.
1h 2mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Gospel Explained Fully in Romans — Zac Poonen — April 6, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 9, 2024 · 1h 2m
The speaker argues that Romans provides the most systematic explanation of the Full Gospel, detailing how the Holy Spirit builds up God's purpose for humanity. He analyzes passages in Romans, particularly concerning the fallen state of man, emphasizing that the first step downward into sin is failing to honor God or give thanks. The message warns that sin, if taken lightly, leads to severe judgment, urging listeners to prioritize thankfulness.
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Know This - That Satan is a Defeated Enemy — Zac Poonen — March 31, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 1, 2024 · 53m
The speaker teaches that the Gospel is more than just forgiveness for sins; it requires understanding that sin is coming short of the life of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that believers must press forward daily in Christlikeness, rather than remaining in a perpetual state of spiritual infancy. Furthermore, he stresses that just as Christ canceled our debt to God, we must forgive others by choosing not to remember their sins, living instead by our will rather than our memory.
59mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
1. God Blesses Us - to Make Us a Blessing -- Zac Poonen -- September 22, 2023
Zac Poonen · Sep 28, 2023 · 59m
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a constant awareness of the presence of Jesus Christ in all gatherings, rather than focusing on each other. He encourages the audience that God desires to elevate them to a higher standard of life so they can be a blessing to others. The sermon delves into the depth of Christ's sacrifice, explaining that He bore the punishment for sin by being forsaken by the Father, and that He redeemed believers from the curse of the law by being crucified.
56mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Give No Room To The Devil — Zac Poonen — September 6, 2023
Zac Poonen · Sep 7, 2023 · 56m
The sermon emphasizes that believers must actively prevent the devil from gaining any foothold in their lives, citing Ephesians 4:27. Key areas where people give room to the devil include unresolved anger, covetousness (especially regarding money and material desires), and unconfessed bitterness in the heart. The speaker urges listeners to live lives that reflect Christ's example, trusting God completely rather than relying on worldly habits or material expectations.
1h 14mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Men’s Conference 2023 Q&A — Zac Poonen — April 22, 2023
Zac Poonen · Apr 26, 2023 · 1h 14m
The speaker emphasizes that Christianity is a spiritual faith, not merely an intellectual one, requiring understanding beyond the mind and soul to reach the spirit. True life change comes not from winning arguments, but from surrendering one's will to God's plan through prayer. Furthermore, the speaker advises that sin confession should be made to God and the person wronged, not to another person, and that one must focus solely on Christ rather than being discouraged by the hypocrisy of others.
26mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
9. The Church That Jesus is Building -- Zac Poonen -- March 1, 2009
Zac Poonen · Mar 9, 2023 · 26m
Jesus promised to build His church, which the gates of hell cannot overpower. The strength of the church is not measured by its size or attendance, but by the purity and quality of its members. To maintain this strength, believers must diligently guard their conscience by immediately confessing sins to God and to any person they have wronged.
51mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Exchange Christ Offers -- Zac Poonen -- March 4, 2009
Zac Poonen · Mar 9, 2023 · 51m
The sermon emphasizes the profound exchange that occurs when a person comes to Christ, citing 2 Corinthians 5:21 where Christ became sin for us to become the righteousness of God. The speaker urges listeners to deeply meditate on this exchange and, drawing from Hebrews 5, stresses that Jesus' prayers were heard because of a reverential fear of God. He concludes that many believers fail to overcome sin because they do not approach God with the same desperate, heartfelt cry for fellowship that Jesus demonstrated.
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Accepted by God and Keeping A Good Conscience -- Zac Poonen -- August 21, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 22, 2022 · 53m
The central message is that true acceptance by God is based solely on Christ's finished work, not on personal good works or moral comparison. The speaker urges listeners to return to the foundation of grace found in Romans, recognizing that all people, regardless of perceived goodness, are equally sinful. Spiritual growth requires a constant, humble pursuit of Christ-likeness, leading to the discovery of previously unknown sins.