Library
Browse
Latest messages
575 messages
1h 16mConscience Makes Us Different From Animals | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Dec 21
1h 0mHow Sin First Came | ಹೇಗೆ ಪಾಪವು ಮೊದಲು ಬಂದಿತು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Dec 21
16mBreaking Of Bread - A Celebration - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 13
37mThe Three Floors Of The Christian Building - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 6
1h 20mSession 9-Four Ways The New Covenant Truth Helps Me Fight Sins/Ministry out of Love, Not Burdensome
Zac Poonen · Oct 21
25mAll That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 28 of 80) - Zac Poonen (with Romanian Subtitles)
Zac Poonen · Sep 24
45mThe Narrow Way that Leads to Life - Zac Poonen - September 9, 2018
Zac Poonen · Sep 12
53mHow God Evaluates a Church - Zac Poonen - August 26, 2018
Zac Poonen · Aug 26
59mRevelation On God’s Mysteries - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8
58mThe Difference Between The Old And The New - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8
1h 4mA Full Salvation: Part 2: From the Power of Sin - Zac Poonen - July 29, 2018
Zac Poonen · Jul 31
44mThe Narrow Way To Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 24
51m3. Zac Poonen - The Way Of The Cross
Zac Poonen · May 13
1h 25mStarting Well But Finishing Badly - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 9
1h 10mDon't Neglect This Great Salvation - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 21
1h 10mTrust God To Give You His Nature - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 14
51mJesus Should Be The Glory In Our Lives - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 5
32mBreaking Of Bread - A Two Fold Testimony - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 2
1h 16mBangalore Conference - 2017 - Session 5
Zac Poonen · Oct 1
1h 19mZac Poonen - The Church - A Light in the Darkness
Zac Poonen · Aug 22
24m13.How Satan Became Satan - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 18
25m23.Satan Has Been Defeated - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 17
26m22.Examples Of Humility - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 17
26m14.Salvation From Sin - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 7
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.
1h 16mCFC India
Conscience Makes Us Different From Animals | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Dec 21, 2018 · 1h 16m
The sermon uses Genesis 1 and 3 to illustrate that while the devil constantly tries to spoil God's perfect work through sin and pride, God always restores it. A key takeaway is that when things go wrong, humanity has a tendency to point fingers at others rather than taking responsibility. The speaker concludes by emphasizing that God will always take the side of His people against the devil, regardless of their sins.
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.
16mCFC India
Breaking Of Bread - A Celebration - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 13, 2018 · 16m
The speaker emphasizes that Christian gatherings, like breaking bread, should always be marked by a spirit of celebration because of the resurrection of Jesus. He contrasts the initial disciples' gloom before the resurrection with the joy of the early church, urging listeners to live with the hope that nothing God cannot solve. True gloom should only exist over unconfessed sin, unresolved conflict, or unaccepted correction, not over general life circumstances.
37mCFC India
The Three Floors Of The Christian Building - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 6, 2018 · 37m
The speaker outlines a three-story model for Christian life, starting with the foundation: God's perfect love, which provides security and freedom from discouragement. The second story is a personal devotion to Jesus Christ, viewing Him as a friend and bridegroom. The third story is maintaining a clear conscience and achieving victory over sin, which requires a deep longing (thirst) and true faith that God is more eager to give His promises than we are to receive them.
1h 20mCFC Bangalore Live
Session 9-Four Ways The New Covenant Truth Helps Me Fight Sins/Ministry out of Love, Not Burdensome
Zac Poonen · Oct 21, 2018 · 1h 20m
The speaker discusses how the truths of the New Covenant provide specific guidance for Christians to fight sin. He contrasts the Old Covenant focus on external enemies with the New Covenant's emphasis on internal warfare, urging believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices. The core message is that the New Covenant clarifies that the primary battleground for sin is within the believer.
25mCFC India
All That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 28 of 80) - Zac Poonen (with Romanian Subtitles)
Zac Poonen · Sep 24, 2018 · 25m
The sermon emphasizes the critical importance of taking Jesus' teachings, particularly the Sermon on the Mount, seriously. Jesus taught that the way to life is a narrow gate, contrasting it with the broad path leading to destruction through uncontrolled sin like anger and lust. The speaker warns against false prophets who dilute Scripture, making the path seem easier than what Christ commanded.
45mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Narrow Way that Leads to Life - Zac Poonen - September 9, 2018
Zac Poonen · Sep 12, 2018 · 45m
The speaker encourages the audience to develop a deep, conscious awareness of Jesus's constant presence in their lives, comparing it to singing hymns with true meaning rather than just ritual. He emphasizes that recognizing Christ's presence prevents sin and that setting the Lord before oneself is the key to a life that cannot be shaken. Ultimately, true joy and remaining in God's presence are maintained by confessing unconfessed sin and guarding against pride.
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
How God Evaluates a Church - Zac Poonen - August 26, 2018
Zac Poonen · Aug 26, 2018 · 53m
God requires human free will and conscience to achieve holiness, as mere obedience like that of a robot is insufficient. The speaker emphasizes that all choices, leading to either life or destruction, are ultimately the individual's own responsibility, not God's doing. Furthermore, consequences for sin are not immediate; people often continue in sin because they do not believe in the eventual judgment for their actions.
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.
58mCFC India
The Difference Between The Old And The New - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8, 2018 · 58m
The speaker warns that in the end times, Christians face dangers from both worldly persecution and internal deception within Christianity. He emphasizes that the greatest danger is deception, which can be overcome only by being filled with the Holy Spirit, not by following counterfeits. True devotion means obeying God's commandments, even the seemingly small ones, and recognizing that living under grace means sin cannot rule over you, unlike those who are under the law.
1h 4mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
A Full Salvation: Part 2: From the Power of Sin - Zac Poonen - July 29, 2018
Zac Poonen · Jul 31, 2018 · 1h 4m
The speaker emphasizes that while knowing salvation from the penalty of sin is the foundation of the Christian life, true maturity requires building the superstructure by growing in the power of sin. He stresses that the Bible is God's Word, containing answers to every spiritual problem, and that obedience to God's commands is for our spiritual good, much like parental discipline. Spiritual growth requires a passion for learning, similar to progressing through school grades.
44mCFC India
The Narrow Way To Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 24, 2018 · 44m
Jesus taught that the path to life is the narrow way, contrasting it with the broad way that leads to destruction. This narrow path requires internal transformation, focusing on what God thinks of our hearts, rather than merely adhering to external rules like the Ten Commandments. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship involves guarding against internal sins like anger and lust, which are often overlooked in modern preaching.
51mNCCF Church
3. Zac Poonen - The Way Of The Cross
Zac Poonen · May 13, 2018 · 51m
The central message is that true fellowship with God and with others requires embracing the 'way of the cross,' which means dying to one's own will. Just as Adam and Eve could not access the Tree of Life after sin, humanity must follow Christ's example of self-denial. This cross is necessary both for restoring fellowship with God and for maintaining right relationships with others.
1h 25mCFC India
Starting Well But Finishing Badly - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 9, 2018 · 1h 25m
The speaker uses the Israelites' failure to enter the Promised Land, despite experiencing many miracles, as a warning that spiritual gifts and experiences do not guarantee God's favor. He emphasizes that Christians must guard against carnal living, even while exercising spiritual gifts, and reminds the audience that every temptation they face is within their ability to overcome because God is faithful. The ultimate way of escape from temptation is through humility.
1h 10mCFC India
Don't Neglect This Great Salvation - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 21, 2018 · 1h 10m
The speaker urges the audience to continuously press toward spiritual maturity, using the analogy of moving from milk to solid food. He emphasizes that while struggling with sin is normal, remaining stuck in the same old sins indicates a lack of seriousness about spiritual growth. True discipleship requires moving beyond basic forgiveness and embracing the deeper truths of righteousness.
1h 10mCFC India
Trust God To Give You His Nature - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 14, 2018 · 1h 10m
The speaker emphasizes that our current reality is a direct result of the choices we made over the past year, urging listeners to look forward with a commitment to change. He draws parallels from Abraham's faith in Romans 4, where Abraham believed God's promise of a multitude of descendants despite having no children. This illustrates that true faith requires believing in God's power to bring life and victory where human ability or current circumstances suggest impossibility, such as achieving victory over sin.
51mCFC India
Jesus Should Be The Glory In Our Lives - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 5, 2018 · 51m
The speaker uses the Old Testament journeys of Israel (Egypt to Canaan, and Babylon to Jerusalem) as metaphors for Christian life. Egypt to Canaan represents the personal journey from sin and defeat to victory, while Babylon to Jerusalem symbolizes moving from a corrupt, money-focused church to one that obeys God's Word. He emphasizes that the New Covenant requires both personal victory over sin and active, genuine fellowship, contrasting this with the Old Covenant's pattern of single-man ministry.
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 16mCFC Bangalore Live
Bangalore Conference - 2017 - Session 5
Zac Poonen · Oct 1, 2017 · 1h 16m
The speaker warns against modern-day exploitation, drawing parallels between historical instances of selling salvation (like the early Reformation) and contemporary instances where healing or prosperity are sold for money. He emphasizes that true spiritual protection comes from diligently checking scripture, as the early church advised. Ultimately, he encourages the congregation to stand for righteousness by relying on God's provision rather than worldly means or begging.
1h 19mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Church - A Light in the Darkness
Zac Poonen · Aug 22, 2017 · 1h 19m
The central message is that Christian life is a marathon requiring constant discipline to finish the race and become partakers of Christ. The speaker emphasizes that believers must guard against falling away due to the deceitfulness of sin, such as hypocrisy, pride, and selfishness. Therefore, active fellowship within a church is crucial for mutual encouragement and exposing hidden sins before they cause a spiritual collapse.
24mCFC India
13.How Satan Became Satan - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 18, 2017 · 24m
The speaker explains the origin of evil by tracing the fall of a high-ranking angel, often associated with Lucifer. This angel, gifted with immense wisdom and beauty, became proud of his own status and abilities, leading him to believe he was equal to God. This overreaching pride caused him to disobey God's boundaries, resulting in his fall and transformation into the devil.
25mCFC India
23.Satan Has Been Defeated - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 17, 2017 · 25m
The speaker explains that Christ accomplished two major things on the cross: first, He paid the full penalty for humanity's sin, canceling the debt owed to God. Second, He defeated Satan's power by disarming the rulers and principalities that had held man captive. The speaker emphasizes that while Satan is not destroyed, his power is broken for anyone who accepts Christ as Lord.
26mCFC India
22.Examples Of Humility - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 17, 2017 · 26m
The speaker emphasizes that humility is foundational to receiving God's grace, which is necessary to overcome sin. He contrasts the condemnation shown by Jesus to sinners (like the woman caught in adultery or the thief on the cross) with the strong rebuke given to the proud Pharisees. God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, suggesting that pride prevents the necessary spiritual rain for the fruit of the Spirit to grow.
26mCFC India
14.Salvation From Sin - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 7, 2017 · 26m
The central message is that Jesus' primary work was to save humanity from the root problem of sin, not merely to address its symptoms like sickness or financial difficulty. The speaker emphasizes that true salvation involves deliverance from the penalty of sin (past), the power of sin (present), and ultimately, the presence of sin (future). He argues that focusing only on the symptoms distracts from the core gospel message found in Jesus' name meaning: 'one who saves people from their sins.'