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52mThe Way to Growth in Christlikeness-3 | கிறிஸ்துவின் சாயலுக்கு மாறும் வளர்ச்சியின் வழி-3 |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 23
51mOur Body Is the Sacrifice God Wants | ദൈവം ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്ന യാഗം- നമ്മുടെ ശരീരം | Zac Poonen |Malayalam
Zac Poonen · Jul 22
57mGod Wants A Pure Offering | ദൈവം ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്ന നിർമലമായ വഴിപാട് | Zac Poonen | Malayalam
Zac Poonen · Jul 22
45mGod Calls Us To A Higher Life | ദൈവം നമ്മെ വിളിക്കുന്ന ഉന്നതമായ ജീവിതം | Zac Poonen | Malayalam
Zac Poonen · Jul 22
55mFathers - Make God Your Example | பிதாக்களே - தேவனை உங்களுக்கு மாதிரியாகக் கொள்ளுங்கள் | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 21
1h 12mQuestion And Answer | PART-2 | Zac Poonen | Tamil
Zac Poonen · Jul 21
1h 12mQuestion And Answer | PART-1 | Zac Poonen | Tamil
Zac Poonen · Jul 21
55mLiving For God's Highest Always | Zac Poonen | Tamil
Zac Poonen · Jul 21
54mThe Crucified Life | சிலுவையில் அறையுண்ட வாழ்க்கை | Zac Poonen | Tamil
Zac Poonen · Jul 16
44mA Life With No Dark Part In It | இருளான பகுதியே இல்லாத ஒரு வாழ்வு | Zac Poonen | Tamil
Zac Poonen · Jul 15
1h 1mLast Days Hypocritical Christians | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 13
57mZac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 8
Zac Poonen · Jul 13
1h 1mThe Way To Growth In Christlikeness | Part-7 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 9
1h 1mEntering Into God's Rest and Living There Always - Zac Poonen - July 1, 2020
Zac Poonen · Jul 2
56mThe Way To Growth In Christlikeness | Part-5 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 23
55mZac Poonen - Fathers - Make God Your Example
Zac Poonen · Jun 22
59mQuestions & Answers | Act Like Men And Be Strong | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 18
1h 6mBeing Servants of Christ's Body | A Word to Elders | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 17
56mZac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 5
Zac Poonen · Jun 15
49mThe Way To Growth In Christlikeness | Part-1 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 9
29mZac Poonen - God Dwells With Broken Contrite People
Zac Poonen · Jun 8
1h 26m7th June 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Entering Into The Rest Of God's Perfect Love - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
51mZac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 3
Zac Poonen · May 25
53mZac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 2
Zac Poonen · May 18
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.
52mCFC India
The Way to Growth in Christlikeness-3 | கிறிஸ்துவின் சாயலுக்கு மாறும் வளர்ச்சியின் வழி-3 |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 23, 2020 · 52m
The sermon appears to be continuing a discussion on Christian virtues, specifically referencing the Beatitudes. The speaker mentions the concept of mercy, suggesting the teaching focuses on embodying Christ's character in daily life.
51mCFC India
Our Body Is the Sacrifice God Wants | ദൈവം ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്ന യാഗം- നമ്മുടെ ശരീരം | Zac Poonen |Malayalam
Zac Poonen · Jul 22, 2020 · 51m
The sermon emphasizes that the believer's body should be offered as a living sacrifice to God, reflecting a commitment to Christ-like living. The message encourages the audience to dedicate their physical selves and lives entirely to God's will, moving beyond mere outward observance.
57mCFC India
God Wants A Pure Offering | ദൈവം ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്ന നിർമലമായ വഴിപാട് | Zac Poonen | Malayalam
Zac Poonen · Jul 22, 2020 · 57m
The sermon centers on Malachi 1, contrasting the old covenant with the new covenant established through Christ. The speaker emphasizes that God desires a 'pure offering,' not merely material sacrifices, for His name. He warns that God will no longer accept offerings tainted by impurity, unfaithfulness, or worldly concerns, urging the congregation to maintain purity in their devotion.
45mCFC India
God Calls Us To A Higher Life | ദൈവം നമ്മെ വിളിക്കുന്ന ഉന്നതമായ ജീവിതം | Zac Poonen | Malayalam
Zac Poonen · Jul 22, 2020 · 45m
The speaker emphasizes that God calls believers toward a higher life, suggesting that Christian living requires a transformation of one's existence. The message implies that following Christ means adopting a life that reflects divine calling, moving beyond worldly concerns.
55mCFC India
Fathers - Make God Your Example | பிதாக்களே - தேவனை உங்களுக்கு மாதிரியாகக் கொள்ளுங்கள் | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 21, 2020 · 55m
The speaker encourages the audience to take God as their primary example in life. The message emphasizes following divine patterns and living in a way that reflects God's character. The core theme is modeling one's life after God's example.
1h 12mCFC India
Question And Answer | PART-2 | Zac Poonen | Tamil
Zac Poonen · Jul 21, 2020 · 1h 12m
The speaker addresses various theological questions, emphasizing that devotion to Christ is possible in an ordinary life, not just in a monastery. He corrects misunderstandings about spiritual gifts, stressing that holiness and daily discipleship are more important than specific manifestations like speaking in tongues. Furthermore, he defines true revival as making disciples, not just gathering crowds, and advises that in marriage, patience is key. Finally, he clarifies that while good works are not what save us, they are necessary evidence of genuine repentance and progress in the Christian life.
1h 12mCFC India
Question And Answer | PART-1 | Zac Poonen | Tamil
Zac Poonen · Jul 21, 2020 · 1h 12m
The speaker addresses common questions regarding Christian life, emphasizing that remaining under grace prevents sin from having dominion. He stresses that true Christian living means striving for what Jesus could do, and that genuine spiritual experience requires wholeheartedly seeking God. Furthermore, he advises believers to be examples in their relationships, to approach discipline with patience rather than anger, and to seek out fellow believers who share a deep desire for God.
55mCFC India
Living For God's Highest Always | Zac Poonen | Tamil
Zac Poonen · Jul 21, 2020 · 55m
The provided transcript is largely unintelligible due to auto-generation and contains very little discernible content. Based on the title, the sermon likely focuses on maintaining a life dedicated to God's highest calling.
54mCFC India
The Crucified Life | சிலுவையில் அறையுண்ட வாழ்க்கை | Zac Poonen | Tamil
Zac Poonen · Jul 16, 2020 · 54m
The speaker contrasts the human focus on physical health with the spiritual necessity of conquering sin. He argues that sin is more serious than physical sickness, using the analogy of a gap in marriage or a hand carrying infection. True spirituality requires actively crucifying the flesh with its desires, a process that goes beyond merely confessing past sins through Christ's blood. The ultimate solution for the corrupt flesh is to belong to Christ and crucify it.
44mCFC India
A Life With No Dark Part In It | இருளான பகுதியே இல்லாத ஒரு வாழ்வு | Zac Poonen | Tamil
Zac Poonen · Jul 15, 2020 · 44m
The sermon emphasizes that those who are given much knowledge or privilege will be held to a higher standard of accountability. Drawing from scripture, the speaker warns against hypocrisy, particularly among teachers, stressing that one's actions must align with one's teachings. The central message is the need for a life characterized by consistent, bright spiritual quality, rather than just outward appearances or quantity of ministry.
1h 1mCFC India
Last Days Hypocritical Christians | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 13, 2020 · 1h 1m
Paul warns Timothy, and by extension all believers, that in the last days, many will possess the outward appearance of godliness but lack genuine spiritual power. This superficial adherence to doctrine is compared to a wolf in sheep's clothing, warning against those who use religious knowledge or authority to exploit others rather than genuinely connecting with Christ. The central message is to prioritize inner devotion to Jesus over external religious performance.
57mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 8
Zac Poonen · Jul 13, 2020 · 57m
The sermon emphasizes that Christian growth requires reflecting Christ's likeness through personal purity and active church participation. Specifically, the speaker warns against performing acts of piety—giving, praying, or fasting—to gain human honor, noting that such actions negate divine reward. True devotion must be done in secret, and prayer should be a simple request to God, not a lecture detailing one's needs.
1h 1mCFC India
The Way To Growth In Christlikeness | Part-7 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 9, 2020 · 1h 1m
The speaker continues the study of growth in Christ's likeness from the Sermon on the Mount, addressing various wrong attitudes like anger, lust, and lying. He emphasizes that interpreting Jesus' words, such as 'turn the other cheek,' requires understanding the spirit, not just the literal text, and that Jesus himself is the ultimate interpreter. The central message is that keeping the Sermon on the Mount's commands, especially loving enemies, is impossible through human strength and requires being filled with the Holy Spirit.
1h 1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Entering Into God's Rest and Living There Always - Zac Poonen - July 1, 2020
Zac Poonen · Jul 2, 2020 · 1h 1m
The speaker warns that merely wanting to avoid hell is insufficient for true salvation; one must not neglect the greatness of the salvation offered in Christ. He emphasizes that true understanding requires experiencing God's promises, not just knowing the verses. The central theme is entering into God's original, first-day Sabbath rest—a time of fellowship with God—before engaging in service, which prevents spiritual exhaustion and complaint.
56mCFC India
The Way To Growth In Christlikeness | Part-5 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 23, 2020 · 56m
The sermon emphasizes that true growth in Christlikeness requires moving beyond merely following external commandments, which is insufficient, as it was for the Pharisees. True righteousness must come from the inner life—thoughts, attitudes, and motives—which only God can see. The speaker uses the example of anger, arguing that true obedience means addressing the root of anger in the heart, not just controlling outward expressions of it.
55mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Fathers - Make God Your Example
Zac Poonen · Jun 22, 2020 · 55m
The central message is that Christians, especially fathers, are called to reflect God the Father through their own lives, mirroring Jesus' ministry. This requires acknowledging personal failings and humbly recognizing that even the best earthly fathers fall short compared to God's goodness. True transformation begins with confessing faults and seeking the Holy Spirit's filling to model God's love and character for our children.
59mCFC India
Questions & Answers | Act Like Men And Be Strong | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 18, 2020 · 59m
The speaker emphasizes that remaining under God's grace prevents sin from having dominion, citing Romans 6:14. He warns that pride is the primary reason for falling out of grace and advises asking oneself where one acted out of pride. For persistent sins, the standard should be what Jesus would do; anything contrary to that is sin. Ultimately, true spiritual fullness and overcoming life require wholehearted seeking of the Holy Spirit.
1h 6mCFC India
Being Servants of Christ's Body | A Word to Elders | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 17, 2020 · 1h 6m
The central message emphasizes that Christians are called to be perfect, specifically by loving enemies and praying for persecutors, as commanded by Jesus. This requires a conscious, willful choice to forgive others, even when it is difficult, because unforgiveness hinders spiritual life and hearing God's word. The speaker stresses that true righteousness is done privately, not for public recognition.
56mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 5
Zac Poonen · Jun 15, 2020 · 56m
The central message is that true growth in Christlikeness requires moving beyond merely adhering to external religious rules, which is insufficient. True righteousness must exceed that of the Pharisees by addressing the inner life—thoughts, attitudes, and motives—rather than just visible actions. The speaker emphasizes that the root of sin, such as murder, is internal anger, and true obedience means cleansing the heart from anger, which is the foundation for a life built on Christ.
49mCFC India
The Way To Growth In Christlikeness | Part-1 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 9, 2020 · 49m
Spiritual growth in the New Covenant is characterized by a progressive hope of becoming like Jesus, which requires constant self-examination. The sermon defines sin not just as breaking a law or failing to do what is known to be right, but fundamentally as coming short of the glory and standard of Christ's life. True growth demands living by this high standard, even when it means sacrificing worldly gains or compromising in relationships.
29mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - God Dwells With Broken Contrite People
Zac Poonen · Jun 8, 2020 · 29m
The central message is that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the church. The speaker emphasizes that the Bible is not meant merely for doctrine, but for seeing Jesus in every passage. True spiritual engagement, like the disciples' hearts burning when Jesus taught, comes from a deep passion to see Christ in Scripture, rather than just intellectual understanding.
1h 26mCFC Bangalore Live
7th June 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Entering Into The Rest Of God's Perfect Love - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2020 · 1h 26m
The sermon focuses on entering into the rest of God's perfect love, emphasizing that God's love is shed into our hearts, prompting us to love God back and subsequently love one another. The speaker outlines three key steps for believers to follow, beginning with understanding that God's love endures despite our weaknesses and failures, mirroring the love Christ has for us.
51mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 3
Zac Poonen · May 25, 2020 · 51m
The central message is that true Christian growth requires a deep, constant hunger for righteousness, which the speaker defines as a heart abounding in love for all people, starting at home. The speaker warns that complacency or satisfaction with current piety is the greatest threat to spiritual growth, urging listeners to actively pursue holiness and love, just as Paul pressed toward the upward call of God.
53mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 2
Zac Poonen · May 18, 2020 · 53m
Jesus consistently preached radical discipleship, not merely to large crowds, but to those willing to follow wholeheartedly. He taught that true discipleship requires radical commitment, exemplified by passages where he spoke of hating one's own family, carrying the cross, and giving up possessions. The speaker warns that a church's growth in size is meaningless if it lacks a core of radical, wholehearted followers willing to sacrifice for the Lord.