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25mAll That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 20 of 80) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 10
25mAll That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 18 of 80) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 10
25mAll That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 17 of 80) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 10
1h 1m04.PRIDE MADE AN ANGEL INTO A DEVIL - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 30
1h 0m01.THIS WORLD'S RULER IS SATAN - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 30
18m9.The New Covenant In The Blood Of Christ - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 29
1h 37mKakinada Conference - 2015: Session - 1 - This World's Ruler is Satan - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 23
34mThe Root Of Sin Is Self Centredness - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 7
1h 17m6.The Root Of Self Sin Is Self Centredness - Bangalore Conference 2014
Zac Poonen · Oct 3
1h 2mSession 6: Jesus Disarmed Satan - Zac Poonen - September 13, 2014
Zac Poonen · Sep 14
47mReligiosity and Spirituality - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 7
1h 2mWisdom For Our Days On Earth - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 27
31mGlorying Only In The Cross - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 20
1h 2mFour Things To Flee From - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 20
59mFinding The Narrow Way - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 18
1h 5mImmersed In The Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 13
1h 0mThe Sabbath-Rest For Christians - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 12
58mThe Upward Pathway To Glory - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 12
49m6.Q&A Session (Part-2) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 25
49mJesus Came to Build Fellowship - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
56mJesus Came to Remove the Root of Sin - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 23
57mWhat It Means To Be A Light - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 11
48mZac Poonen - Q&A Session 2 of 2 - NCCF 06/2014 Conference
Zac Poonen · Jun 8
58mSession 11: One Whose Faith Works by Love - Zac Poonen - May 25, 2014
Zac Poonen · May 25
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.
25mCFC India
All That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 20 of 80) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 10, 2015 · 25m
The speaker reviews the teachings of Jesus, focusing on the 'wrong attitudes' to eliminate from Christian life, such as anger, sexual sin, and lying. He emphasizes that Jesus' teachings must be understood in their spirit, not taken literally, using examples like the slap on the cheek to illustrate a radical attitude of non-resistance and trust in God. The discussion concludes by comparing Jesus' words on lending with Luke 6:35, advising that loans should be treated as gifts, expecting nothing in return.
25mCFC India
All That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 18 of 80) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 10, 2015 · 25m
The sermon emphasizes that fulfilling the Great Commission requires understanding everything Jesus taught, focusing specifically on the internal nature of sin like lust and anger. The speaker stresses that overcoming these sins is impossible by human power and requires the genuine fullness of the Holy Spirit, which grants self-control over the tongue and eyes. True freedom comes through radical honesty, confession, and seeking the Spirit's power rather than settling for counterfeit spiritual experiences.
25mCFC India
All That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 17 of 80) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 10, 2015 · 25m
The speaker emphasizes that Christians must move beyond merely knowing Jesus as a forgiver to understanding Him as a Savior who saves people from sin. He uses the examples of anger and lust to illustrate that repeatedly sinning and seeking forgiveness only addresses the symptom, not the root problem of sin itself. True spiritual literacy means recognizing the seriousness of sin and actively seeking salvation from its power, rather than just receiving forgiveness for past acts.
1h 1mCFC India
transcribing04.PRIDE MADE AN ANGEL INTO A DEVIL - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 30, 2015 · 1h 1m
The sermon addresses the danger of pride, using the example of an angel falling due to arrogance. It emphasizes that pride leads to a fall from grace, contrasting it with the humility required to remain in God's favor. The message encourages believers to guard against pride in all areas of life.
1h 0mCFC India
transcribing01.THIS WORLD'S RULER IS SATAN - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 30, 2015 · 1h 0m
The sermon addresses the reality of Satan's rule over this world and the need for believers to understand this spiritual conflict. It emphasizes that Christians must be aware of the enemy's tactics to effectively overcome him through God's power. The message calls for spiritual vigilance against the forces of darkness.
18mCFC India
9.The New Covenant In The Blood Of Christ - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 29, 2015 · 18m
The speaker contrasts the outward piety of the Pharisees, who focused on external religious observance, with the necessity of genuine inner transformation. He emphasizes that true hatred for sin must manifest in one's private life, not just when others are watching. In the New Covenant, believers are called not merely to admire Christ's sacrifice, but to actively follow Him, understanding that His death was specifically for our sins.
1h 37mCFC Bangalore Live
Kakinada Conference - 2015: Session - 1 - This World's Ruler is Satan - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 23, 2015 · 1h 37m
The speaker discusses the dual meaning of 'the world' in the New Testament: it can refer to the people of the world, whom we must love even our enemies, or it can refer to the system controlled by the devil. He emphasizes that while God loves all people, we must resist the system of the world, which is characterized by the lust of the flesh, eyes, and sin. Ultimately, the focus should be on loving one another and living according to God's nature.
34mCFC India
The Root Of Sin Is Self Centredness - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 7, 2015 · 34m
The root of sin is self-centeredness, meaning when the self is the focus of one's life. True holiness, conversely, is achieved when Christ becomes the absolute center of one's life. This shift in focus is compared to scientific discoveries, where finding the correct center (the sun, not the Earth) corrected all understanding. Repentance, therefore, is not merely giving up bad habits but turning from a self-centered life to one centered on Jesus Christ.
1h 17mCFC Bangalore Live
6.The Root Of Self Sin Is Self Centredness - Bangalore Conference 2014
Zac Poonen · Oct 3, 2014 · 1h 17m
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian life is about more than just waiting for heaven; it involves cultivating an intimate, ongoing relationship with Christ. He shares how the truths of the new covenant have taught him that believers can experience 'heaven on earth' by knowing Christ deeply, leading to freedom from sin, guilt, and discouragement. This freedom is achieved by following the teachings received through the ministry.
1h 2mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Session 6: Jesus Disarmed Satan - Zac Poonen - September 13, 2014
Zac Poonen · Sep 14, 2014 · 1h 2m
The sermon emphasizes that Jesus's victory over Satan was twofold: blotting out sin and disarming Satan's power on the cross. The speaker stresses that Christians must understand their authority over Satan and that Jesus had to become fully human, like us, to overcome temptation and defeat the devil. This full humanity was necessary because God could not be tempted, making Christ's incarnation the key to our victory.
47mCFC India
Religiosity and Spirituality - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 7, 2014 · 47m
The speaker distinguishes between religiosity, which he equates with the work of the devil, and spirituality, which is the work of the Holy Spirit. He uses the Pharisees and Jesus as examples, noting that while the religious outwardly appeared devout, Jesus demonstrated true spirituality. True spirituality is characterized by a genuine reliance on the Holy Spirit's word, which acts like a diagnostic scan revealing truth. Ultimately, the speaker emphasizes that true Christianity is tested not by external acts, but by one's attitude toward sin.
1h 2mCFC India
Wisdom For Our Days On Earth - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 27, 2014 · 1h 2m
The speaker emphasizes that a person's true worth comes from the price paid for them by Christ, not from worldly recognition, wealth, or status. He draws heavily on 1 Peter 1:18, reminding the audience that they were redeemed by the precious blood of Christ, which surpasses all earthly value. Ultimately, he urges listeners to approach God as sinners, recognizing that Christ died for sinners, not for the religiously perfect.
31mCFC India
Glorying Only In The Cross - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 20, 2014 · 31m
The central message is that pride is the greatest obstacle to spiritual growth, and the cross of Jesus Christ is the ultimate antidote to pride. The speaker warns against comparing oneself to others, judging others' faith practices, or assuming one's own understanding of scripture is superior. True humility involves recognizing that God is the only judge and focusing on following Christ rather than merely admiring Him.
1h 2mCFC India
Four Things To Flee From - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 20, 2014 · 1h 2m
The sermon emphasizes that Christian life requires active, personal responsibility to build up the body of Christ, moving beyond passive attendance. Drawing from Ephesians 4, the speaker stresses that every member must function properly, like joints in a body, to support the whole. The key indicator of spiritual life is the active fight against sin, comparing it to the body's natural ability to fight disease; a lack of this internal struggle suggests spiritual death.
59mCFC India
Finding The Narrow Way - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 18, 2014 · 59m
The sermon urges listeners to examine their spiritual condition by focusing on Jesus' warning to strive to enter through the narrow door. The speaker emphasizes that the only reason one will be kept out of God's kingdom is a wrong attitude toward sin, which is often taken too lightly. He warns against complacency, noting that repeatedly sinning makes repentance increasingly difficult.
1h 5mCFC India
Immersed In The Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 13, 2014 · 1h 5m
The speaker cautions against seeking spiritual experiences based on personal testimonies, emphasizing that true understanding must come from diligent study of Scripture. He uses the example of the Bereans, who were praised for examining the Scriptures daily, to illustrate that believers must test all claims against God's Word. The central message is that one must understand the true meaning of Jesus' name—which signifies salvation from sin—rather than treating prayer as a mere mantra or relying on tradition.
1h 0mCFC India
The Sabbath-Rest For Christians - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 12, 2014 · 1h 0m
The speaker emphasizes that Christians must view themselves as ambassadors for Christ, requiring constant growth and seriousness in their calling. True spiritual growth, as commanded in Scripture, involves growing in grace and knowledge, which requires self-examination before God's light. This growth is directly proportional to humility, as God gives grace to the humble, and any continued defeat by sin suggests a lack of true grace.
58mCFC India
The Upward Pathway To Glory - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 12, 2014 · 58m
The speaker contrasts the Old and New Covenants, emphasizing that while the Old Testament is instructive, the New Covenant through Christ is superior because the Holy Spirit dwells within believers. He advises that instead of focusing on the sin of others, a true New Covenant believer should focus on confessing and seeking deliverance from their own sin, particularly concerning their own deceitful tongue and hypocrisy.
49mCFC India
6.Q&A Session (Part-2) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 25, 2014 · 49m
The speaker emphasizes that the power to witness for Christ comes from continuously seeking the Holy Spirit's filling to overcome sin. He advises living according to one's current conscience, not the standard of others, and cautions that grace to overcome sin is maintained through humility, not by retaining gifts. True ministry is characterized by an intimate relationship with God, not just supernatural gifts.
49mCFC India
Jesus Came to Build Fellowship - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2014 · 49m
Jesus came primarily to build fellowship, which requires establishing a right relationship with the Father first. This vertical relationship with God is foundational; if it is neglected, horizontal fellowship with others will suffer. To maintain fellowship with the Father, one must walk in the light, which means practicing radical honesty and allowing the conscience to become increasingly sensitive to sin.
56mCFC India
Jesus Came to Remove the Root of Sin - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 23, 2014 · 56m
Jesus came to address the root of sin, which the Old Covenant could only manage by cutting off the visible 'fruit' of sin. The speaker explains that the true origin of sin lies in the heart, stemming from pride, as seen in the fall of the angel described in Ezekiel 28. True spiritual progress requires allowing Jesus to deal with this internal root, rather than remaining satisfied with superficial religious observance or outward good works.
57mCFC India
What It Means To Be A Light - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 11, 2014 · 57m
The sermon explains that being a light means living in the truth of the New Covenant, contrasting it with the darkness of the world ruled by Satan. The speaker emphasizes that the devil's primary tactic is to make believers doubt God's Word, as seen in the story of Adam and Eve. True assurance comes from confessing sin, trusting God's faithfulness to forgive, and understanding that God's forgiveness is complete, not conditional on perfect promises of future sinlessness.
48mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Q&A Session 2 of 2 - NCCF 06/2014 Conference
Zac Poonen · Jun 8, 2014 · 48m
The speaker discusses the Holy Spirit's power, emphasizing that it is for witnessing and overcoming sin, requiring a clear conscience and continuous seeking. He distinguishes between the grace to overcome sin, which is tied to humility, and the anointing for service, which is not diminished by sin. Furthermore, he advises that ministry must be rooted in love, and cautions against allowing outright unbelievers on church worship teams, stressing the importance of spiritual values over natural ability.
58mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Session 11: One Whose Faith Works by Love - Zac Poonen - May 25, 2014
Zac Poonen · May 25, 2014 · 58m
The speaker emphasizes that true faith must be demonstrated by love, citing Galatians 5:6. He cautions against holding to non-essential doctrines or practices, advocating for freedom within the church, as seen in Romans 14. Ultimately, the core message is that faith must translate into a life that overcomes sin and builds up the church, rather than merely being intellectual assent to doctrines.