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7mIllustrations - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 11
1h 0mHow Sin First Came | ಹೇಗೆ ಪಾಪವು ಮೊದಲು ಬಂದಿತು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Dec 21
1h 34mSession 8 - The Blessed New Covenant Standard - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 20
24mAll That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 26 of 80) - Zac Poonen (with Romanian Subtitles)
Zac Poonen · Sep 24
47mYielding Our Will to Do God’s Will - Zac Poonen - September 8, 2018
Zac Poonen · Sep 11
59mRevelation On God’s Mysteries - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8
1h 10m5. Zac Poonen - Security In God As Our Loving Father
Zac Poonen · May 14
32mBreaking Of Bread - A Two Fold Testimony - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 2
1h 2mBe Ready For Christ's Return - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 18
1h 6mFive Warnings The Lord Gives - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 18
1h 26mHow The Work In CFC Began - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 12
1h 9mZac Poonen - Amazed At The Mercy Of God
Zac Poonen · Aug 19
25m8.True Repentance - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 4
1h 9mZac Poonen - Hold Fast To God's Hygienic Words
Zac Poonen · Jul 31
1h 6mInward Brokenness and Outward Fruitfulness - Zac Poonen - May 27, 2017
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
1h 9m7) Those Who Give God Their Best - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 2
1h 16m6) Building A Body And A Family - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 2
59mThe Narrow Gate and the Narrow Way - Zac Poonen - May 29, 2017
Zac Poonen · May 30
1h 16m6. Zac Poonen - Building A Body And A Family
Zac Poonen · May 27
1h 9mOur Destination Is Christlikeness - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 17
1h 12mBorn Again Through Repentance And Faith - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 27
38mBaptism And Freedom From Sin - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 16
16mRemembering Jesus In The Breaking Of Bread - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 9
1h 16mEight Confessions - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 6
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.
7mCFC India
Illustrations - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 11, 2019 · 7m
The speaker emphasizes that salvation requires both repentance and faith, comparing them to two necessary wires for electricity to flow. He urges listeners to move beyond superficial piety, calling for a desperate passion to be filled with the Holy Spirit and a deep hatred for sin. The message concludes by discussing grace, arguing that it is not unmerited favor but rather something earned through humility, which draws the spirit of grace like water flows to the lowest place.
1h 0mCFC India
transcribingHow Sin First Came | ಹೇಗೆ ಪಾಪವು ಮೊದಲು ಬಂದಿತು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Dec 21, 2018 · 1h 0m
This message explores the origin of sin, addressing how it first entered into existence. The core message encourages listeners to forget past failings and press forward toward perfection in their walk with God.
1h 34mCFC Bangalore Live
Session 8 - The Blessed New Covenant Standard - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 20, 2018 · 1h 34m
The speaker emphasizes the immense privilege of living under the New Covenant, contrasting it with the Old Covenant. He stresses that thankfulness is a crucial safeguard against spiritual backsliding, citing Romans 1 as an example of how ungratefulness leads people away from God. Ultimately, the message calls for constant gratitude to God, parents, and siblings.
24mCFC India
All That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 26 of 80) - Zac Poonen (with Romanian Subtitles)
Zac Poonen · Sep 24, 2018 · 24m
The sermon interprets Jesus' warning, "Do not give that which is holy to dogs," not as a literal dismissal of people, but as a principle regarding who can appreciate spiritual truth. The speaker emphasizes that the message of repentance—that humanity is sinful and deserves God's grace—is what non-believers need to hear. A true Christian's focus should be on heavenly things, unlike animals whose interests are purely earthly.
47mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Yielding Our Will to Do God’s Will - Zac Poonen - September 8, 2018
Zac Poonen · Sep 11, 2018 · 47m
The speaker draws lessons from the prophets, noting that each delivered a specific, necessary message, which was always to repent. He emphasizes that a true servant of God has a burden for the people, like Jeremiah, and that God's work often requires first 'plucking up, breaking down, destroying, and overthrowing' false ideas and traditions before building. He warns that attempting to build upon a flawed foundation will fail, urging believers to allow the Holy Spirit to dismantle unbiblical practices in their lives.
59mCFC India
Revelation On God’s Mysteries - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8, 2018 · 59m
The speaker argues that true spiritual understanding requires diligent personal study, not just hearing messages, because mere knowledge does not change a life. He warns that many believers live in hypocrisy, characterized by a lack of fear of God and a failure to repent for careless words, citing Romans 3:18. True spiritual growth, he asserts, is marked by increasing self-awareness of sin, a deep desire for daily repentance, and a longing to become more like Christ.
1h 10mNCCF Church
5. Zac Poonen - Security In God As Our Loving Father
Zac Poonen · May 14, 2018 · 1h 10m
The core message is that insecurity in one's relationship with God leads to conflict in horizontal relationships with others. True security comes from understanding that God is a loving Father, not a strict policeman, and that forgiveness is secured solely through the blood of Jesus, not through repeated confession or self-punishment. Repentance—a change of mind away from sin—is the necessary act, which, when sincere, requires only one confession.
32mCFC India
Breaking Of Bread - A Two Fold Testimony - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 2, 2018 · 32m
The sermon focuses on the institution of the Lord's Supper, comparing it to the Passover and emphasizing that the breaking of bread is fundamentally an expression of an earnest desire for fellowship with Christ. The speaker warns that participating in this ritual without a genuine desire to confess and give up sin is dangerous, as it amounts to crucifying Christ again by rejecting the atonement for sin. True participation requires acknowledging one's unworthiness and focusing on sin's removal, not merely a desire for heavenly reward.
1h 2mCFC India
Be Ready For Christ's Return - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 18, 2018 · 1h 2m
The speaker warns that the signs of Christ's return are evident, and the Lord's patience is directed specifically toward believers, not the whole world. He emphasizes that the Lord is waiting for believers to come to repentance, particularly regarding unresolved issues and unforgiveness within the church. The core message is that God's patience has a limit, urging listeners to self-examine and confess their sins immediately to avoid being unprepared at the Lord's coming.
1h 6mCFC India
Five Warnings The Lord Gives - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 18, 2017 · 1h 6m
The Lord's last message to the churches, according to Revelation, is a call to repent, which is a message of warning. The speaker analyzes the weaknesses found in the five churches, noting that even good works and perseverance are rendered meaningless if the first love for Jesus Christ is lost. True discipleship requires worshiping Christ first, and believers must guard against letting worldly comforts or activities overshadow a pure devotion to Him.
1h 26mCFC India
How The Work In CFC Began - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 12, 2017 · 1h 26m
The speaker emphasizes that true prophecy, as seen in figures like Jeremiah and John the Baptist, is not about predicting the future but calling God's people back to repentance. He urges listeners to return to the Bible and emulate the preaching style of Jesus and the Apostles, warning against modern trends that deviate from this original teaching. Ultimately, the message is to contend earnestly for the pure faith delivered by Jesus and the Apostles.
1h 9mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Amazed At The Mercy Of God
Zac Poonen · Aug 19, 2017 · 1h 9m
The central message is that true Christian life requires a foundation built on genuine repentance, not on perceived blessings or entitlements. The speaker warns against the danger of shallow faith, comparing it to a building whose foundation is flawed, leading to eventual collapse. He emphasizes that the proper message of Christ is turning from rebellion and submitting to God, rather than merely promising wealth or solving all life's problems.
25mCFC India
8.True Repentance - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 4, 2017 · 25m
The speaker emphasizes that God allows trials and temptations because they build spiritual strength, assuring listeners that no trial will exceed their ability to bear. He stresses that the Gospel requires both repentance (turning away from sin) and faith, warning against preaching only one aspect, as both are necessary for a proper Christian experience. Repentance is defined as the primary step of turning away from everything except God.
1h 9mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Hold Fast To God's Hygienic Words
Zac Poonen · Jul 31, 2017 · 1h 9m
The speaker addresses the common disappointment in answered prayer, clarifying that God answers every prayer, which can manifest as 'no,' 'wait,' or 'yes.' True reception of God's answers requires believers to maintain a heart free from condemnation, which is achieved through immediate and sincere forgiveness. Ultimately, the message emphasizes that living in the truth—which sets one free—and trusting in God's sovereign plan (Romans 8:28) is key to a life free from fear and bondage.
1h 6mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Inward Brokenness and Outward Fruitfulness - Zac Poonen - May 27, 2017
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2017 · 1h 6m
The central message is the necessity of aligning one's inner life with one's outer actions, mirroring the balance Jesus taught. The speaker advises believers to live by their will rather than their fluctuating feelings, particularly when practicing forgiveness, which is a choice, not a feeling. True transformation requires a deep, desperate longing for inner purity that matches outward devotion.
1h 9mCFC India
7) Those Who Give God Their Best - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 2, 2017 · 1h 9m
The speaker uses the story of Cain and Abel to teach that God accepts offerings based on the heart's attitude, not the offering itself. He emphasizes that giving God's very best, motivated by gratitude, is what matters most. Furthermore, he draws a parallel to Matthew 5, teaching that reconciliation with one's brother must happen before any offering can be accepted by God.
1h 16mCFC India
6) Building A Body And A Family - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 2, 2017 · 1h 16m
The central message emphasizes that true Christian life, beginning in the local church and home, requires more than just belief; it demands self-denial and sacrifice in relationships. Salvation is received through repentance—simply turning around to accept God's free gift—and faith, which is reaching out to take it. Furthermore, abiding in Christ means actively walking in the manner He walked, as taught by John in 1 John 2:6.
59mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Narrow Gate and the Narrow Way - Zac Poonen - May 29, 2017
Zac Poonen · May 30, 2017 · 59m
The sermon emphasizes the necessity of a true balance between one's inner life and outer actions, warning that a false balance is an abomination to God. True balance is achieved through thorough repentance—a 180-degree turn away from sin—and faith, which is trusting that God is more eager to grant promised gifts than the individual is to receive them. The speaker stresses that both repentance and faith are acts of turning toward God, not works performed by man.
1h 16mNCCF Church
6. Zac Poonen - Building A Body And A Family
Zac Poonen · May 27, 2017 · 1h 16m
The central message is that Christian life requires becoming a true reflection of Jesus, which is manifested both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. Salvation is achieved through repentance—simply turning around to receive God's free gift—and faith, which is reaching out to take that gift. Furthermore, true discipleship requires actively walking in the manner Christ walked, as taught by John in 1 John 2:6.
1h 9mCFC India
Our Destination Is Christlikeness - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 17, 2017 · 1h 9m
The Christian life is not a single event but a continuous journey with a defined destination. The true destination, according to scripture, is not a physical place like heaven, but spiritual transformation: becoming conformed to the image of Christ. This destination is predestined by God, meaning He knew it before time began. Therefore, the Christian life requires actively pursuing Christlikeness through repentance and following God's intended path.
1h 12mCFC India
Born Again Through Repentance And Faith - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 27, 2017 · 1h 12m
The speaker analyzes Revelation 3, arguing that the message of Jesus standing at the door is primarily directed to the church elders, not unbelievers. He emphasizes that understanding scripture requires reading contextually, not in isolated verses. A key teaching point is that God's love is demonstrated through reproof and discipline, citing Revelation 3:19, which he contrasts with the common misconception that love only involves positive affirmation.
38mCFC India
Baptism And Freedom From Sin - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 16, 2017 · 38m
The central message emphasizes that true Christian life requires moving beyond mere activity or fellowship to a deep, personal devotion to Jesus Christ, which is symbolized by passing through the veil of death to self. The speaker stresses that believers should not accept a pattern of continuous sinning, comparing it to a child who cannot walk after a certain age. Freedom from sin is achieved through a genuine conversion and being filled with the Holy Spirit, not just through outward church attendance.
16mCFC India
Remembering Jesus In The Breaking Of Bread - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 9, 2017 · 16m
The sermon uses the Lord's Supper narrative to warn against spiritual complacency and betrayal. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship requires constant self-examination, urging listeners to always ask, "Lord, is it I?" Genuine repentance, marked by deep sorrow for sin, is contrasted with mere restitution or intellectual acknowledgment of wrongdoing. Daily repentance is presented as the active process of striving to become more like Christ, which is the difference between eternal life and damnation.
1h 16mCFC India
Eight Confessions - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 6, 2017 · 1h 16m
The speaker emphasizes that true salvation requires both believing in the heart and confessing with the mouth, comparing this to two wires completing a circuit. He draws parallels from scripture, noting that Jesus's interaction with the Syrophoenician woman highlighted the power of spoken words. Furthermore, he stresses the importance of controlling one's tongue, arguing that the tongue is a