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1h 32mZac Poonen - "Christ Wants to Build a Pure Church" | Austin CFC | 2025-08-24
Zac Poonen · Aug 24
11mAugust 25 | Daily Devotion | Building The Church By Offering That Which Is Costly | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 24
1h 33m24th August 2025 - We Believe And Therefore We Confess - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 24
10mAugust 24 | Daily Devotion | Completing God’s Plan For Our Lives | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 23
10mAugust 23 | Daily Devotion | Our Final Destination Is To Become Like Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 22
9mAugust 22 | Daily Devotion | Never Evaluate Yourself By External Life And Be Deceived | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 21
1h 4mParadoxes of the Christian Life — Zac Poonen — August 17, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 20
10mAugust 21 | Daily Devotion | Finish With Self-Will And Finish With Sinning | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 20
11mAugust 20 | Daily Devotion | Putting Spirit First For An Exciting Christian Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 19
10mAugust 19 | Daily Devotion | Respect Every Word Of God For An Exciting Christian Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 18
12mAugust 18 | Daily Devotion | Learn To Sing The Song Of The Lamb | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 17
1h 57m17th August 2025 - God's Challenge and Promises to CFC for the future - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 17
33mBe Continuously Filled With The Holy Spirit – Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 17
9mAugust 17 | Daily Devotion | Value What Is Spiritual Above What Is Earthly | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 16
8mAugust 16 | Daily Devotion | Strive To Enter Through The Narrow Gate To Be Saved | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 15
1h 30mBrothers' Q&A -- Zac Poonen -- August 13, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 14
10mAugust 15 | Daily Devotion | Learn From Others' Mistakes | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 14
9mAugust 14 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Has Come To Seek And To Save The Lost | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 13
11mAugust 13 | Daily Devotion | Are You Saved From The Love Of Money? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 12
12mAugust 12 | Daily Devotion | God Honors Those Who Honor Him | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 11
20mBe Wise and Be Filled With the Spirit — Zac Poonen — August 10, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11
1h 6mHow God Prepares Us to Serve Him — Zac Poonen — August 3, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11
41mThe Ministries of Accusation and Intercession — Zac Poonen — August 3, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11
1h 8mA Solid Grip on the Christian Life — Zac Poonen — August 2, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11
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.
1h 32mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - "Christ Wants to Build a Pure Church" | Austin CFC | 2025-08-24
Zac Poonen · Aug 24, 2025 · 1h 32m
The church must be built upon the divine revelation of Christ, not merely on human knowledge or understanding gained from study. The true measure of a church is its ability to withstand the powers of darkness, which only Christ can build it against. Furthermore, believers must guard against the danger of self-justification and seeking the esteem of men, remembering that God values humility over impressive abilities like preaching or singing.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
August 25 | Daily Devotion | Building The Church By Offering That Which Is Costly | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 24, 2025 · 11m
The central message is that true devotion to God requires offering sacrifices that are costly, not cheap or worthless. Drawing from Malachi and 2 Samuel, the speaker contrasts offering lame, sick, or blind animals with offering what truly costs the giver something. He urges listeners to examine what they offer to God—whether it is a sacrifice of time, comfort, or resources—and to commit to a life of costly sacrifice for Christ.
1h 33mCFC Bangalore Live
24th August 2025 - We Believe And Therefore We Confess - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 24, 2025 · 1h 33m
A worship and prayer service led by Zac Poonen emphasizing gratitude, faith, and the believer's position in Christ. The message centers on the privilege of worshiping at the feet of Jesus after being cleansed by His blood, and the importance of maintaining a thankful heart while walking in the Spirit rather than fulfilling the desires of the flesh.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 24 | Daily Devotion | Completing God’s Plan For Our Lives | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 23, 2025 · 10m
The speaker encourages listeners to reflect on the miracle of their existence, drawing from Psalm 139 to emphasize that God knew and planned for their lives before they were even formed. He stresses that while God forgives past mistakes, true repentance involves a deep sorrow that motivates one to actively cooperate with God in fulfilling the remaining days of their ordained plan. This commitment should be zealous and urgent, not taken lightly.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 23 | Daily Devotion | Our Final Destination Is To Become Like Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 22, 2025 · 10m
The most important goal in the Christian life is not merely reaching heaven, but being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ, which is God's predestined destination for us. The speaker warns against getting sidetracked by good but secondary activities, such as evangelism or worship, if they distract from this ultimate goal. All aspects of Christian living—including service and praise—must fit together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle to reveal the complete picture of Christ's likeness in one's character.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
August 22 | Daily Devotion | Never Evaluate Yourself By External Life And Be Deceived | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 21, 2025 · 9m
True spirituality is not measured by external religious activities like knowing scripture, preaching, or singing, but by the daily willingness to deny one's own will and selfishness. The speaker emphasizes that one must constantly seek light on their own selfishness—whether in finances, family life, or ministry—and actively deny it to build a life foundation on the rock, rather than the shifting sand of mere understanding or emotion.
1h 4mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Paradoxes of the Christian Life — Zac Poonen — August 17, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 20, 2025 · 1h 4m
The sermon explores the 'paradoxes of the Christian life,' arguing that Christian living requires adopting God's way of thinking, which is contrary to worldly understanding. Key paradoxes discussed include that one must acknowledge sin to become righteous, and that seeking the heavenly kingdom first will result in the provision of earthly needs. The speaker emphasizes that true understanding comes from deep Bible study and sincere repentance, citing examples like the dying thief.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 21 | Daily Devotion | Finish With Self-Will And Finish With Sinning | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 20, 2025 · 10m
The speaker emphasizes that 1 Peter 4:1 promises that suffering in the flesh leads to ceasing from sin, which is not about physical health but about ceasing sinful habits like anger or complaining. He clarifies that 'flesh' in the New Testament refers to self-will, not just the physical body. True holiness means yielding to God's will, as exemplified by Jesus in John 6:38, who lived by the will of the Father.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
August 20 | Daily Devotion | Putting Spirit First For An Exciting Christian Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 19, 2025 · 11m
God's Word is incredibly profitable, changing every aspect of life, and Christians must take it seriously by digging into difficult verses rather than avoiding them. The message emphasizes that the spirit is the most important part of a person, surpassing even the mind, and that true spirituality means prioritizing connection with God over earthly concerns. This is illustrated by comparing the creation of man, who was given a spirit, to animals, who only possess body and mind.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 19 | Daily Devotion | Respect Every Word Of God For An Exciting Christian Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 18, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that an exciting Christian life is characterized by taking every word of God seriously, as scripture teaches that man lives not on bread alone, but on every word of God. The speaker emphasizes that true commitment requires reading the entire Bible and understanding that all scripture is inspired by God, suggesting that a superficial approach to scripture indicates a lack of true love for God. This deep engagement with God's Word changes one's attitude toward sin and brings profound life transformation.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
August 18 | Daily Devotion | Learn To Sing The Song Of The Lamb | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 17, 2025 · 12m
The message emphasizes that true discipleship requires a public, open commitment to Christ, contrasting it with the subtle compromises of being a 'secret disciple.' The core message revolves around singing the 'song of the lamb'—a heart-attitude of profound unworthiness before God—which signifies a deep, constant reliance on Him. True followers are characterized by their purity, following Jesus everywhere, and maintaining integrity, even in small details like not telling lies.
1h 57mCFC Bangalore Live
17th August 2025 - God's Challenge and Promises to CFC for the future - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 17, 2025 · 1h 57m
Zac Poonen delivers a sermon celebrating CFC's 50th anniversary, emphasizing God's faithfulness, blessings, and spiritual inheritance in Christ as revealed in Ephesians 1. He calls the congregation to gratitude and worship, reminding them of God's redemptive promises and encouraging them to remember that Satan's future is defeat while God's promises are eternal.
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.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
August 17 | Daily Devotion | Value What Is Spiritual Above What Is Earthly | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 16, 2025 · 9m
The message uses the story of Esau selling his birthright for a meal to warn against valuing earthly things over spiritual blessings. The speaker emphasizes that true spirituality comes from grace and humility, not from education or social status. Ultimately, one must strive to enter through the narrow door by maintaining a humble mindset, as repentance can be impossible when one neglects spiritual values for worldly gain.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
August 16 | Daily Devotion | Strive To Enter Through The Narrow Gate To Be Saved | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 15, 2025 · 8m
The message emphasizes that while God desires all people to be saved and repent, salvation requires actively striving to enter through the narrow gate. The speaker warns that many will seek entry but fail, citing the rich young ruler whose love of money prevented him from following Christ. Ultimately, life is a series of daily decisions—regarding money, sin, media, etc.—which are like sowing seeds that will determine the harvest in eternity.
1h 30mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Brothers' Q&A -- Zac Poonen -- August 13, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 14, 2025 · 1h 30m
The speaker advises against seeking validation from others, emphasizing that true spiritual security comes from the knowledge that God accepts us as we are, regardless of our perceived perfection. He stresses that the inner life matters more than external conformity and points to 1 Corinthians 11:31 as a guide for self-judgment aimed at Christ's likeness. Additionally, he advises parents to guide their children's education and careers, considering future needs and ensuring daughters are educated for self-sufficiency.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 15 | Daily Devotion | Learn From Others' Mistakes | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 14, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that true spiritual growth requires constant self-examination, or judging oneself daily, rather than merely judging others. The speaker contrasts the tendency to judge others, like the Pharisees, with the necessary humility to learn from one's own mistakes. He emphasizes that this daily self-judgment is a mark of the true family of God and is the only way to make continuous progress in the Christian life.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
August 14 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Has Come To Seek And To Save The Lost | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 13, 2025 · 9m
The message emphasizes that true salvation goes beyond merely avoiding hell; Jesus seeks to save us from various earthly enslavements like the love of money, lust, pride, and the opinions of others. The speaker urges listeners to shed worldly weights, comparing it to dumping sandbags from a hot air balloon, and instead focus on trying to learn what pleases the Lord, as suggested by Ephesians 5:10.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
August 13 | Daily Devotion | Are You Saved From The Love Of Money? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 12, 2025 · 11m
The speaker analyzes the story of Abraham defeating the kings and returning with spoils, noting Abraham's subsequent pride and covetousness regarding the wealth. He contrasts this with Melchizedek, who gently guides Abraham away from his materialism by focusing on God's ultimate ownership of heaven and earth. The central lesson is that effective spiritual teaching, like Melchizedek's, points to the Lord rather than directly confronting sin.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
August 12 | Daily Devotion | God Honors Those Who Honor Him | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2025 · 12m
The speaker uses the story of Zacchaeus to illustrate that God reaches even the most flawed individuals, emphasizing that everyone has a deep, underlying need for the Lord. He urges listeners to overcome human prejudice and be sensitive to the Holy Spirit, mirroring Jesus's willingness to engage with sinners. The passage concludes by highlighting Zacchaeus's commitment to repaying all he cheated, demonstrating true repentance.
20mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Be Wise and Be Filled With the Spirit — Zac Poonen — August 10, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2025 · 20m
The sermon emphasizes that true wisdom, as taught in Ephesians 5, is not intellectual but comes from understanding and walking in the will of the Lord. This wisdom is achieved by being continuously filled with the Holy Spirit, which requires the believer to constantly take up their cross and deny self. This process of spiritual growth is likened to increasing capacity, moving from a cup to a river, demanding persistent thirst for God's life.
1h 6mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
How God Prepares Us to Serve Him — Zac Poonen — August 3, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2025 · 1h 6m
The speaker emphasizes that God's promise to never leave or forsake us is unconditional, encouraging listeners not to be discouraged by failure but to keep getting up. He draws parallels between Christian growth and learning to write, stressing that falling down is not a failure; refusing to get up is. The message highlights that in the New Testament, God's blessing is found in tribulation and trial, using the example of Joseph to show that severe suffering can be God's method of preparation for greater service.
41mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Ministries of Accusation and Intercession — Zac Poonen — August 3, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2025 · 41m
The speaker emphasizes that God's ways and thoughts are infinitely higher than human understanding, citing Isaiah 55:8-9. He uses analogies, like a parent's foresight or a child's inability to grasp adult decisions, to illustrate this point. The talk concludes by examining Zechariah 3, where Satan accuses the high priest Joshua, illustrating that even the best believer is covered in sin, and ultimate acquittal comes only from God, not self-declaration.
1h 8mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
A Solid Grip on the Christian Life — Zac Poonen — August 2, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2025 · 1h 8m
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a 'solid grip' on the Christian life, using the analogy of a hand grip that strengthens with more fingers. He draws heavily from scripture, particularly Matthew 12, to discuss Jesus' authority and the concept of 'future forgiveness.' The central message is that believers should emulate Christ by practicing forgiveness, even for sins that have not yet occurred, understanding that forgiveness can be an act of grace independent of the offender's repentance.