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51mThe Lord Will Provide All Your Need - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 29
9mJanuary 29 | Daily Devotion | Do Not Yield To The Downward Pull Of Your Flesh | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 28
7mJanuary 28 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Is Interested In The Inside Of Your Cup | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 27
13mJanuary 20 | Daily Devotion | Take Sin Seriously | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 19
12mJanuary 18 | Daily Devotion | Submit To God By Submitting To His Word | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 17
14mJanuary 3 | Daily Devotion | New Covenant Is The Inner Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 2
14mJanuary 1 | Daily Devotion | God Has Provided Something Better For Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 31
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
31mThe Narrow Gate And The Narrow Way - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 22
55m20th August 2023 - CFC Bangalore - Sunday Church Service | The Narrow Gate And The Narrow Way - Zac
Zac Poonen · Aug 20
19mZac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 1: The Seriousness of Sin
Zac Poonen · Aug 14
51mSome Foundational Principles Of Our Church - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8
31mZac Poonen - Taking God's Word Seriously About Freedom From Sin
Zac Poonen · Jun 5
48mZac Poonen - Freedom From the Power of Sin
Zac Poonen · May 29
1h 14mRLCF Men’s Conference 2023 Q&A — Zac Poonen — April 22, 2023
Zac Poonen · Apr 26
8mLessons from the life of Samson - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 18
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
54mDon’t Offer To God What Costs You Nothing - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 22
17mZac Poonen - Spiritual Progress Through Total Honesty
Zac Poonen · Jan 9
2h 1m27th Nov 2022 - Knowing God Through Brokenness - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 27
13mBlessed By God - In Order To Bless Others - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 18
53mAccepted by God and Keeping A Good Conscience -- Zac Poonen -- August 21, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 22
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.
51mCFC India
The Lord Will Provide All Your Need - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 29, 2024 · 51m
The central message emphasizes that the proper 'dress' for God's presence is humility, which must be worn toward God and one another. The speaker stresses that true humility leads to victory over sin, citing scripture like 1 Peter 5:5. He encourages continuous spiritual disciplines, including seeking more humility, meditating on God's mercy, and being continually filled with the Holy Spirit while daily taking up the cross by dying to self.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
January 29 | Daily Devotion | Do Not Yield To The Downward Pull Of Your Flesh | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 28, 2024 · 9m
Man is uniquely created with both the dust of the earth (the downward pull) and the Spirit (the upward pull), giving him conscience and the ability to choose. The central message warns that yielding to the downward pull—whether through sin, addiction, or twisting scripture to justify sin—leads away from God. Believers must use scripture not to find comfort in sin, but to pursue holiness.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
January 28 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Is Interested In The Inside Of Your Cup | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 27, 2024 · 7m
Jesus commended the Pharisees for their external adherence to law and their public testimony, but He warned that this external piety could mask internal hypocrisy. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual examination must look at the 'inside of the cup,' focusing on hidden thoughts, attitudes toward others and money, and the underlying motives for all actions. Ultimately, all actions, even the simplest, must be done for the glory of God.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
January 20 | Daily Devotion | Take Sin Seriously | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 19, 2024 · 13m
The central message urges believers to focus on pressing toward Christlikeness rather than seeking approval from others or dwelling on past failures. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual growth requires taking sin with utmost seriousness, recognizing that the cost of sin is the blood of Jesus Christ, not merely a symbolic sacrifice. This seriousness about sin and a passion for Christlikeness should drive believers to possess every area of their lives.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
January 18 | Daily Devotion | Submit To God By Submitting To His Word | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 17, 2024 · 12m
The central message emphasizes the absolute necessity of submitting to God's authority, drawing parallels from paying taxes to Caesar and apologizing for past wrongs. The speaker stresses that unresolved issues, like unconfessed sin or lack of obedience, act like a chain hindering spiritual progress. He urges listeners to teach their children obedience and to live lives free from debt or unfulfilled obligations to anyone but God.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
January 3 | Daily Devotion | New Covenant Is The Inner Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 2, 2024 · 14m
The central message emphasizes that the New Covenant focuses on the inner life, which is revealed by the Holy Spirit, rather than mere human understanding or adherence to external doctrines. The speaker argues that possessing knowledge without revelation leads to a life that cannot overcome sin, contrasting this with the experiential faith of the early church. Ultimately, salvation depends on cleaning the heart and inner life, as God looks at the heart, not just outward appearance.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
January 1 | Daily Devotion | God Has Provided Something Better For Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 31, 2023 · 14m
The message contrasts the miraculous, external blessings of the Old Covenant with the superior gift provided in the New Covenant. The central message is that the greatest blessing is dwelling in the Father's presence, which brings fullness of joy. To attain this, believers must actively lay aside sin and worldly weights, following the example of Jesus who daily took up his cross.
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.
31mCFC India
The Narrow Gate And The Narrow Way - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 22, 2023 · 31m
The central message is that the way to God is a narrow gate, contrasting sharply with the popular, broad way that leads to destruction. Jesus taught that true discipleship requires radical self-examination, focusing on internal sin like anger and lust, and prioritizing God's kingdom above all else. A critical warning emphasized is that one's ability to forgive others is directly linked to receiving forgiveness from God.
55mCFC Bangalore Live
20th August 2023 - CFC Bangalore - Sunday Church Service | The Narrow Gate And The Narrow Way - Zac
Zac Poonen · Aug 20, 2023 · 55m
The message contrasts the world's perceived 'wide' path to heaven with the narrow way taught by Jesus. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus came to save humanity from sin, not just from hell, and that this salvation requires a daily 'death to self' through taking up the cross. He urges the congregation to focus on the narrow path by studying the context of scripture, particularly Matthew 7:13.
19mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 1: The Seriousness of Sin
Zac Poonen · Aug 14, 2023 · 19m
The speaker emphasizes that the greatest miracle God offers is deliverance from sin, contrasting this with the common focus on healing from all sicknesses. He argues that the New Covenant promises salvation *from* sin, not just forgiveness after the fall. The sermon uses examples from Genesis and Matthew to illustrate that sin, such as anger and lust, is a direct path to spiritual death, a warning the devil contradicts by suggesting these actions are harmless.
51mCFC India
Some Foundational Principles Of Our Church - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8, 2023 · 51m
The speaker recounts the founding of his ministry, emphasizing that its core message is the power of the Holy Spirit, as commanded in Acts 1:8. He contrasts this focus with the spiritual decline observed in the early churches described in Revelation, noting that the Lord's message was always directed to those who would overcome sin, the world, and the devil. The central theme is pursuing an 'overcoming life' through the Holy Spirit's power, rather than merely focusing on salvation from hell.
31mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Taking God's Word Seriously About Freedom From Sin
Zac Poonen · Jun 5, 2023 · 31m
The central message is that to live an exciting and godly Christian life, one must take every word of God seriously, understanding that man lives not on food alone, but on every word proceeding from God's mouth. The speaker emphasizes that a deep commitment to Scripture, including reading it cover-to-cover, demonstrates true love for God, contrasting this with merely seeking benefits from faith. Ultimately, respecting God's Word changes one's attitude toward sin and equips believers for every good work.
48mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Freedom From the Power of Sin
Zac Poonen · May 29, 2023 · 48m
The central message is that true Christian life requires moving beyond external piety to achieve victory over sin in the inner life, which is the hallmark of the New Covenant. The speaker emphasizes that salvation is from sin, not just from hell, and that the greatest achievement is overcoming sin internally, surpassing even the exemplary life of John the Baptist. This is achieved by laying aside every sin and fixing one's eyes on Jesus as the ultimate example.
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.
8mCFC India
Lessons from the life of Samson - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 18, 2023 · 8m
The sermon uses the life of Samson to illustrate the danger of succumbing to personal passions, particularly lust, which can lead to spiritual downfall despite great divine gifting. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual strength requires controlling one's bodily desires and passions, comparing the internal 'lion of lust' to any external temptation. Ultimately, the message urges listeners to remain faithful, especially concerning relationships with women, to avoid disqualification from ministry or spiritual vision.
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.
54mCFC India
Don’t Offer To God What Costs You Nothing - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 22, 2023 · 54m
The speaker contrasts the Old Covenant relationship with God, which was marked by fear (like at Mount Sinai), with the New Covenant relationship through Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that true reverence for God requires more than superficial religious acts, using the offerings of Cain and Abel to illustrate that God favors the best and most heartfelt giving, not just any offering. The central message is to approach God with genuine humility and sincerity, rather than merely fulfilling obligations.
17mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Spiritual Progress Through Total Honesty
Zac Poonen · Jan 9, 2023 · 17m
The central message is that true cleansing from sin and fellowship with God are achieved by walking in the light, which means practicing absolute honesty. This honesty must be directed to God alone, not to people. The speaker emphasizes that dishonesty is a core sin, noting it is the first and last sin mentioned in scripture, and advises that teaching honesty is paramount when raising children.
2h 1mCFC Bangalore Live
27th Nov 2022 - Knowing God Through Brokenness - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 27, 2022 · 2h 1m
The message emphasizes that God's grace is evident in His willingness to seek out and restore us, even when we were sinners and enemies. The speaker encourages the congregation to approach God with gratitude, recognizing that salvation and new life come through His immense, undeserved love. The core message centers on acknowledging God's boundless mercy and the security found in Christ.
13mCFC India
Blessed By God - In Order To Bless Others - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 18, 2022 · 13m
The central message is that true understanding of salvation comes from recognizing one's own sinfulness and accepting God's free grace, which results in being accepted as a child of God. This acceptance should then motivate believers to forgive others and share the Gospel, as it is more blessed to give than to receive.
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.