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9mOctober 23 |Daily Devotion | Our Love For The Lord Is Tested By Our Love For One Another |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 22
1h 36m19th October 2025 - Marks of a Truly Christian Church - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 19
10mOctober 11 | Daily Devotion | Recognize And Honor The Presence Of The Lord | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 10
5mZac Poonen - Helping One Another in Christ’s Body
Zac Poonen · Oct 7
9mOctober 3 | Daily Devotion | The Proper Working Of Each Individual Part | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 2
44mZac Poonen - Building the Walls Around the Church
Zac Poonen · Sep 29
9mSeptember 21 | Daily Devotion | A Job For Living, But Your Time For Church Building | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 20
32mBuilding Home And Church In Unity | ಐಕ್ಯತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕುಟುಂಬವನ್ನು ಮತ್ತು ಸಭೆಯನ್ನು ಕಟ್ಟುವುದು | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 17
6mZac Poonen - Testifying Honestly When Breaking Bread
Zac Poonen · Sep 9
9mSeptember 4 | Daily Devotion | Testimony To The World And To Satan Through The Church | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 3
12mAugust 31 | Daily Devotion | The True Church Helps You To Be Free From Sin | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 30
56mHow You Can Build the Body of Christ - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 25
33mBe Continuously Filled With The Holy Spirit – Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 17
1h 1mElders: Remain Under the Authority of Christ -- Zac Poonen -- August 4, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 6
1h 50m3rd August 2025 - How Jesus Builds His Church - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 3
43mBuilding The Church In The Last Days | ಕಡೆ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸಭೆಯನ್ನು ಕಟ್ಟುವುದು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Jul 30
10mJuly 3 | Daily Devotion | Fellowship Is Different From Friendship | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 2
11mJuly 2 | Daily Devotion | Seeking The Right Fellowship | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 1
8mZac Poonen - The Church Should Be a Happy Family
Zac Poonen · Jun 2
1h 23mRLCF Men's Conference 2025 Q&A Session #2 — Zac Poonen — April 19, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
13mZac Poonen - Every Member Has an Important Part in Building Christ's Body
Zac Poonen · Apr 14
10mZac Poonen - The Importance of “Breaking of Bread” as a Church
Zac Poonen · Mar 4
50mZac Poonen - Jesus Overcoming Sin - and Building the Church
Zac Poonen · Feb 24
9mJanuary 29 | Daily Devotion | Don’t Be Deceived: Bad Company Corrupts Good Morals | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 28
August 3 | Daily Devotion | Repentance Is The Mark Of Being Truly Born Again | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Repentance is the defining mark of a truly born-again Christian. Without genuine repentance—a turning away from sin with changed behavior—one's claim to conversion is hollow and superficial.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
October 23 |Daily Devotion | Our Love For The Lord Is Tested By Our Love For One Another |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 22, 2025 · 9m
The central message is that true love for the Lord must be inseparable from love for one another. The speaker uses the analogy of a coin having two sides, arguing that focusing only on the vertical relationship with God while neglecting love for fellow believers is a deception. He emphasizes that testing one's love by how much one loves the difficult members of the church is a practical way to ensure both commandments—loving God and loving neighbor—are upheld.
1h 36mCFC Bangalore Live
19th October 2025 - Marks of a Truly Christian Church - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 19, 2025 · 1h 36m
Zac Poonen leads a church service centered on worshipping Jesus as King and Lord, emphasizing the centrality of Christ's kingship in the life of believers and the church. The service includes congregational worship, prayer, and reflection on serving the Lord with gladness and gratitude for Christ's redemptive work and the gift of the Holy Spirit.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
October 11 | Daily Devotion | Recognize And Honor The Presence Of The Lord | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 10, 2025 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that true church gathering, where Jesus is present, is not merely a large crowd but a group gathered by the Holy Spirit. The speaker warns against prioritizing money or worldly figures over God's presence and stresses that recognizing Christ's presence is vital for experiencing the fullness of joy found in God's presence. A key prerequisite for this experience is having a clear conscience, which requires forgiving others.
5mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Helping One Another in Christ’s Body
Zac Poonen · Oct 7, 2025 · 5m
Zac Poonen teaches that Christians are called to lay down their self-life and help one another within the church body, just as Christ laid down His life. Using the example of two brothers in a triathlon where the older brother sacrificed winning to help his exhausted younger brother, Poonen illustrates that members of Christ's body should respond to one another's struggles with immediate, sacrificial care—treating each other as vital parts of a single organism rather than distant individuals.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
October 3 | Daily Devotion | The Proper Working Of Each Individual Part | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 2, 2025 · 9m
The sermon emphasizes that the Church is built by the proper functioning of every individual part, drawing an analogy to the human body. The speaker challenges the congregation to move beyond mere attendance and actively participate in the 'inner core' of the church. True participation requires daily dying to self, allowing the life of Jesus to be manifested through one's actions and choices in daily life, which ultimately blesses others.
44mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Building the Walls Around the Church
Zac Poonen · Sep 29, 2025 · 44m
Drawing from Nehemiah's burden to rebuild Jerusalem's walls, Zac Poonen teaches that effective church members must have a deep concern for the spiritual condition and purity of the local church. He emphasizes that the walls of Jerusalem symbolize separation from worldliness and salvation, while the gates represent praise; when these walls break down, the church becomes indistinguishable from the world, allowing compromises like divorce, false baptism practices, and worldly spirit to infiltrate. Christians must actively stand against corruption and backsliding to maintain the church's holiness and function as a true reflection of Jesus.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
September 21 | Daily Devotion | A Job For Living, But Your Time For Church Building | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 20, 2025 · 9m
The central message emphasizes that the Church is a New Covenant concept, not found in the Old Testament, and requires a deep understanding of God's truth, which is often obscured by the devil. True understanding comes not from mere study, but from humility, which grants revelation from the Holy Spirit. Believers must commit to a local church body, recognizing that building up the church—a unified, responsible family—is the most enduring work, surpassing even evangelism.
32mCFC India
Building Home And Church In Unity | ಐಕ್ಯತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕುಟುಂಬವನ್ನು ಮತ್ತು ಸಭೆಯನ್ನು ಕಟ್ಟುವುದು | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 17, 2025 · 32m
The sermon emphasizes that true unity, both in the home and the church, is built upon submission and purity of heart. Drawing from Proverbs 14:1, the speaker argues that a woman builds her house through submission to her husband, and this principle extends to the church, where Christ is the head and all members are the body. Unity requires that the head (Christ) is submitted to the Father, and all members submit to one another, preventing Satan's influence.
6mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Testifying Honestly When Breaking Bread
Zac Poonen · Sep 9, 2025 · 6m
When breaking bread, Christians must examine themselves honestly on both the vertical dimension (relationship with God) and the horizontal dimension (relationships with fellow believers). Taking communion lightly without judging oneself and resolving conflicts with others dishonors Christ's body and can result in serious spiritual consequences, as illustrated in Scripture and seen in examples of believers who fell away.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
September 4 | Daily Devotion | Testimony To The World And To Satan Through The Church | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 3, 2025 · 9m
True spiritual fullness requires total self-surrender to God, not just religious effort. The church's primary testimony is not just to the world, but to the spiritual authorities, demonstrating God's wisdom through genuine love and unity among believers. The speaker emphasizes that a small, devoted group that loves one another is a greater witness to the devil than a large, compromised congregation.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
August 31 | Daily Devotion | The True Church Helps You To Be Free From Sin | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 30, 2025 · 12m
The true church is not defined by a building or denomination but by its adherence to the truth that sets believers free from sin, as taught by Jesus. True Christian life requires believers to be built together in fellowship, like bricks in a structure, rather than existing in isolation. Furthermore, following Christ means walking the narrow way, which necessitates actively forgiving others, as God's forgiveness is conditional upon our own willingness to forgive.
56mCFC India
How You Can Build the Body of Christ - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 25, 2025 · 56m
The true measure of a church is not its size, but the presence of Christ as its head, emphasizing unity over numbers. Unity, which requires total cooperation like the parts of a body, is achieved when believers deny their self-will (the flesh) and follow Christ's example. Furthermore, the genuine fullness of the Holy Spirit is rare and valuable, requiring believers to be discerning against counterfeits.
33mCFC India
Be Continuously Filled With The Holy Spirit – Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 17, 2025 · 33m
The sermon emphasizes that the church is the body of Christ, built by every believer, not just by appointed leaders. While God appoints specific gifts like apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teachers to equip the saints, the primary responsibility for building the church belongs to all members. Furthermore, the speaker cautions against adopting religious titles, reminding the congregation that all believers are called 'brothers' and must live as servants.
1h 1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Elders: Remain Under the Authority of Christ -- Zac Poonen -- August 4, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 6, 2025 · 1h 1m
The speaker emphasizes that true church growth and ministry must be founded on divine revelation concerning the identity of Christ, rather than mere academic knowledge or perceived need. He argues that the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) is based on Christ's authority, not geographical need, citing Jesus' ministry primarily within Israel as evidence. The central message is to seek revelation from the Holy Spirit to build a church that adheres strictly to God's standards.
1h 50mCFC Bangalore Live
3rd August 2025 - How Jesus Builds His Church - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 3, 2025 · 1h 50m
Zac Poonen leads a Sunday church service focused on worship and exaltation of Christ's majesty and holiness. The sermon emphasizes the privilege of believers to worship and praise Jesus, who holds all authority and power, and to recognize His redemptive work regardless of temporal circumstances.
43mCFC India
Building The Church In The Last Days | ಕಡೆ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸಭೆಯನ್ನು ಕಟ್ಟುವುದು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Jul 30, 2025 · 43m
The message emphasizes that the church's true dwelling place is not a physical building, but the people themselves, as the people are God's dwelling. Believers must live as a light to the world, demonstrating a profound contrast between worldly values (like money and power) and spiritual values (like purity and selfless service). Furthermore, the congregation must be filled with the Holy Spirit and maintain a clear distinction between the church and the world.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 3 | Daily Devotion | Fellowship Is Different From Friendship | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 2, 2025 · 10m
True fellowship is not merely spending time together, which is described as friendship; rather, it requires a deep, continuous connection to God (the Head). This connection is maintained by keeping one's conscience clear and confessing sin. When this vertical connection to God is established, genuine fellowship can exist even when people haven't met in person for a long time, forming the body of Christ.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 2 | Daily Devotion | Seeking The Right Fellowship | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 1, 2025 · 11m
The speaker uses the imagery from Ezekiel 37 to distinguish between a mere congregation, a helpful club, and a true church. A true church, according to the speaker, is characterized by the presence of the Holy Spirit, connecting all members to the Head (Christ) and to each other, functioning like a unified army. He cautions that merely gathering or being helpful is insufficient without this divine connection to Christ.
8mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Church Should Be a Happy Family
Zac Poonen · Jun 2, 2025 · 8m
The church should function as a happy family characterized by harmony, sympathy, and humility toward one another. When partaking of communion, believers must examine and judge themselves rather than focusing on others' failings, following the pattern of 1 Peter 3:8 and 1 Corinthians 11, which calls for tender hearts and humble minds in all relationships.
1h 23mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Men's Conference 2025 Q&A Session #2 — Zac Poonen — April 19, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2025 · 1h 23m
The speaker explains the meaning of 'apostle' as someone sent by God for a specific task, contrasting it with other spiritual gifts. He details the function of apostles, drawing from Ephesians 4, noting that their role is to equip believers through gifting, not personal choice. Furthermore, he outlines the apostolic pattern of planting churches by acting as a spiritual father, appointing multiple elders, and maintaining constant connection with the local body.
13mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Every Member Has an Important Part in Building Christ's Body
Zac Poonen · Apr 14, 2025 · 13m
Every member of the church body has a vital role in building up Christ's body, not just those in visible leadership positions. Whether through prayer with genuine burden, holiness, or other spiritual gifts, each believer contributes to the church's growth when functioning properly, and maintaining purity from sin is essential for effective service.
10mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Importance of “Breaking of Bread” as a Church
Zac Poonen · Mar 4, 2025 · 10m
Zac Poonen emphasizes that the breaking of bread (communion) was central to the early church and should remain a vital practice today, not merely a ritual. He teaches that it signifies our unity as one body in Christ and calls believers to examine themselves—not others—regarding their commitment to Jesus and the church community. The practice carries serious spiritual weight: partaking worthily strengthens our identification with Christ's death and resurrection, while self-judgment during the breaking of bread protects us from final judgment.
50mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Jesus Overcoming Sin - and Building the Church
Zac Poonen · Feb 24, 2025 · 50m
Jesus builds His church on the revelation that He came in the flesh like us, enabling believers to overcome sin. This revelation, not mere intellectual knowledge, is the foundation for the church functioning as a unified body where members work together without competition or strife, reflecting Christ's image.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
January 29 | Daily Devotion | Don’t Be Deceived: Bad Company Corrupts Good Morals | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 28, 2025 · 9m
The central message warns against the corrupting influence of bad company, referencing 1 Corinthians 15:33. The speaker emphasizes that this corruption is slow and insidious, leading to self-deception. True Christian life is marked by seeking fellowship with those who are also committed to Christ, and believers must be discerning about the company they keep, both in the world and within the church.