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58mSession 11: One Whose Faith Works by Love - Zac Poonen - May 25, 2014
Zac Poonen · May 25
59mSession 6: One Who Loves Christ Supremely - Zac Poonen - May 24, 2014
Zac Poonen · May 25
55mThree Important Words - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 22
55mEnlarging Our Hearts - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 22
1h 0mThe Spirit Of Resurrection - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 21
10mRaising Our Children For God (2 of 7) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 21
1h 0mBEGINNING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE ARIGHT (5 of 8) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 19
58mBEGINNING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE ARIGHT | Justification By Faith - Zac Poonen (2 of 8)
Zac Poonen · May 19
1h 6mBEGINNING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE ARIGHT | Four Foundational Truths - Zac Poonen (1 of 8)
Zac Poonen · May 19
57mEverything Outside Of Christ Is Rubbish - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 10
58mHow Our Joy Can Be Full - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 10
57m6.The Proof Of Faith - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 6
58m3.God's Grace Makes Us Overcomers - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 6
59m5.Heart-Faith And Not Mind-Faith - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 6
37mMessages For A New Year: 4.Faith That Overcomes - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 25
57mMessages For A New Year: 3.True Faith Is Putting God First - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 25
55mMessages For A New Year: 2.Looking In Three Directions - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 25
59mThe Fire Of God: 2.The Fire And The Sword - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 22
36m5.What Brokenness Means - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 22
59m9.God Loves Teenagers - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 21
59m10.Faith That Overcomes Fear - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 21
58m7.Don't Get Drunk With Worldliness - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 21
1h 16mFaith That Comes By Hearing God - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 19
58mMessages For A New Year: 7.The Proof That We Love God - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 13
August 6 | Daily Devotion | The Tree Of Law And The Tree Of Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
This devotion contrasts the tree of law with the tree of life, exploring how living by legalistic rules differs from living in the Spirit. Zac Poonen teaches that true spiritual life comes not from external commandments but from an intimate relationship with God through the Spirit.
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.
59mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
transcribingSession 6: One Who Loves Christ Supremely - Zac Poonen - May 24, 2014
Zac Poonen · May 25, 2014 · 59m
This session focuses on the profound love for Christ that should define a believer's life. The message emphasizes that a supreme love for Christ should motivate all aspects of Christian living and service. It encourages the audience to live out this deep devotion in their daily walk.
55mCFC India
Three Important Words - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 22, 2014 · 55m
The speaker discusses the rarity of hearing the word from the Lord today, attributing part of it to believers' laziness in studying scripture. He focuses on three misunderstood words—believe, worship, and church—using the first occurrences in scripture to define them. He details the meaning of 'believe' using Abraham's response of 'Amen' in Genesis 15, emphasizing that true faith requires not only belief but also patience to wait for God's promises to be fulfilled.
55mCFC India
Enlarging Our Hearts - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 22, 2014 · 55m
The central message is that believers must actively work to keep their hearts enlarged, contrasting this with the narrow hearts of the Corinthians. Paul suggests that faith in God's perfect love, despite knowing everything about us, and love for all saints are the two things that enlarge the heart. A narrow heart, particularly due to wrong attitudes or grudges against others, hinders spiritual life and prayer.
1h 0mCFC India
The Spirit Of Resurrection - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 21, 2014 · 1h 0m
The central message is that true belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ must fundamentally change one's daily life and values, distinguishing genuine faith from mere intellectual assent. The speaker warns that simply being born into a Christian family or reciting prayers is insufficient; one must genuinely experience the Holy Spirit to make Christ a living reality in the heart. This spiritual reality is what truly validates the resurrection and should govern all aspects of life.
10mCFC India
Raising Our Children For God (2 of 7) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 21, 2014 · 10m
The central message is that raising children for God requires parents to see their children as beautiful gifts from God, regardless of external appearances or societal standards. Furthermore, parents must raise them with unwavering faith, not fearing the corrupt world, and must combine discipline with compassion while teaching them the fear of God so they reject the world's allure of honor, sin, and money.
1h 0mCFC India
transcribingBEGINNING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE ARIGHT (5 of 8) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 19, 2014 · 1h 0m
This session focuses on the ongoing journey of discipleship, which is presented as a continuous process. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian living involves a commitment to following Christ's teachings and lifestyle. It serves as a guide for those who are actively working to grow in their faith.
58mCFC India
BEGINNING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE ARIGHT | Justification By Faith - Zac Poonen (2 of 8)
Zac Poonen · May 19, 2014 · 58m
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of constantly teaching foundational biblical truths, as churches need repetition for new members. He draws from John 8:32, teaching that knowing the truth sets one free, specifically from the slavery of conscious sin, not just physical bondage. He stresses that Jesus's name means 'Savior' from sin, not merely 'forgiver,' and warns against being deceived by teachings that focus on worldly matters or financial gain over true spiritual freedom.
1h 6mCFC India
BEGINNING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE ARIGHT | Four Foundational Truths - Zac Poonen (1 of 8)
Zac Poonen · May 19, 2014 · 1h 6m
The speaker outlines four foundational truths for new Christians: repentance, faith, water baptism, and receiving the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes that true repentance means turning away from earthly concerns and focusing on the Kingdom of Heaven, citing John the Baptist's message. He warns that many people mistake mere religious activity or belief in 'faith' for genuine repentance, which requires a fundamental shift in priorities.
57mCFC India
Everything Outside Of Christ Is Rubbish - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 10, 2014 · 57m
The central message is that everything apart from Christ—including personal achievements, wealth, adherence to the law, or perceived goodness—is worthless ('rubbish') when measured against God's righteousness. Paul urges believers to realize that their own righteousness is insufficient, as it is like a filthy rag. True Christian experience comes from understanding and accepting that salvation and acceptance are solely based on God's righteousness received through faith in Christ.
58mCFC India
How Our Joy Can Be Full - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 10, 2014 · 58m
The speaker emphasizes that the core message of 1 John is eternal life and fellowship with the Father, warning against worshipping anything other than this true God, such as material prosperity or physical healing. He argues that true, unending joy—the mark of those pursuing eternal life—is superior to worldly achievements or even legalistic righteousness. This full joy is the result of focusing on the eternal relationship with God.
57mCFC India
6.The Proof Of Faith - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 6, 2014 · 57m
True faith is not proven by material blessings or answered prayers for physical needs, but rather by enduring trials and suffering. The speaker emphasizes that the primary focus of Christian life, as taught by Jesus, is glorifying God's name and advancing His kingdom. Genuine faith is proven when one praises God and overcomes sin during times of tribulation, as pure gold is tested by fire, not by comfort.
58mCFC India
3.God's Grace Makes Us Overcomers - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 6, 2014 · 58m
The sermon emphasizes that while some promises of God are unconditional, many blessings, including spiritual growth, require specific conditions like repentance and faith. The speaker warns against misunderstanding verses like John 10:28 and 1 John 1:7, stressing that claiming promises requires actively obeying and following Christ's voice. True cleansing from sin is found by willingly walking into God's light, which means taking full responsibility for one's own sin rather than blaming others.
59mCFC India
5.Heart-Faith And Not Mind-Faith - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 6, 2014 · 59m
The speaker distinguishes between mere intellectual understanding and receiving divine revelation in the heart, emphasizing that true Christian life requires more than just knowing doctrines. He contrasts forgiveness (which requires only repentance) with salvation, which demands the power of God and is available only to those who truly believe. Ultimately, the message stresses that faith must be a continuous, life-long process, not just a single initial step, warning against settling for partial understanding of God's promises.
37mCFC India
Messages For A New Year: 4.Faith That Overcomes - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 25, 2014 · 37m
The central message is that true faith is demonstrated by total confidence in God's perfect love, power, and wisdom, which is more than mere intellectual agreement. Overcoming the world, as John states, is achieved through this faith, which requires confessing what God has written, not what we desire. The speaker encourages listeners to confess God's promises, like Abraham's, and to grow strong in faith by remembering that God's promises are certain, even when circumstances suggest otherwise.
57mCFC India
Messages For A New Year: 3.True Faith Is Putting God First - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 25, 2014 · 57m
The speaker uses the story of Cain and Abel to teach that true faith is what pleases God, not religious ritual or the size of the offering. He emphasizes that Abel's offering was accepted because it was an offering of faith, which is demonstrated by giving God one's very best, rather than merely giving what is convenient or what others expect. True faith requires dedicating one's whole life and best efforts to God.
55mCFC India
Messages For A New Year: 2.Looking In Three Directions - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 25, 2014 · 55m
The message encourages the audience to look to God's sovereignty, drawing parallels from scripture passages like Isaiah 6 and Daniel 4. The central theme is that when the world faces fear and chaos, believers must keep their eyes fixed on Jesus enthroned in heaven, remembering that God's rule is absolute and transcends earthly powers. This focus on the divine throne brings dignity and assurance, regardless of surrounding turmoil.
59mCFC India
The Fire Of God: 2.The Fire And The Sword - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 22, 2014 · 59m
The speaker compares seeking knowledge (the Tree of Knowledge) versus seeking Christ (the Tree of Life), using the biblical imagery of a sword and fire guarding the latter. He warns that merely accumulating religious knowledge without embracing the transformative fire of the Holy Spirit and the cross is insufficient for true Christianity. The mark of true faith is finding total satisfaction in Jesus, which results in a Christ-like life, rather than just intellectual understanding.
36mCFC India
5.What Brokenness Means - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 22, 2014 · 36m
The central message is that true spirituality comes from brokenness, which requires believers to reduce their self-reliance to zero, rather than falling into legalism. Legalism manifests as thinking one is 'somebody' based on adherence to rules or traditions, rather than recognizing oneself as a nobody before God. Genuine faith requires a heart full of love for God, which necessitates shedding self-sufficiency.
59mCFC India
9.God Loves Teenagers - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 21, 2014 · 59m
The central message is that all life's problems, including sin, originate from believing the devil's lies, which are often presented as half-truths. The speaker urges the audience to look past superficial symptoms to address the root issue—believing lies—and emphasizes that the only reliable source of truth and help is God. He concludes by encouraging listeners to anchor their faith in John 6:37, which assures them that Jesus will never reject anyone who comes to Him.
59mCFC India
10.Faith That Overcomes Fear - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 21, 2014 · 59m
Prophecy in the New Covenant is not meant to direct people on what to do, but rather to prepare believers for future events, as seen with Agabus. True prophecy must always be judged by Scripture and should aim to edify, comfort, and exalt. In the last days, believers must overcome fear by remembering that while worldly systems (like economies and finances) will be shaken, those things that cannot be shaken—God's eternal truths—will remain.
58mCFC India
7.Don't Get Drunk With Worldliness - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 21, 2014 · 58m
The central message is that being spiritually ready for Christ's return is far more important than knowing the specific details of the end times. The speaker emphasizes that true readiness involves keeping one's head lifted up in faith, rather than being preoccupied with earthly concerns or doctrines. He urges listeners to remain vigilant, as the Lord's coming will be sudden, catching people off guard when they feel secure in their worldly achievements.
1h 16mCFC India
Faith That Comes By Hearing God - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 19, 2014 · 1h 16m
The speaker emphasizes that the New Covenant, established at Pentecost, supersedes many Old Covenant practices, requiring believers to move beyond mere intellectual understanding. True understanding of the New Covenant comes not from clever reasoning but from being filled with the Holy Spirit. He stresses that faith must be heart-felt, contrasting this with superficial knowledge, and warns against partiality, whether favoring the rich or the poor, as both stem from a lack of reliance on the Spirit.
58mCFC India
Messages For A New Year: 7.The Proof That We Love God - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 13, 2014 · 58m
The speaker urges listeners to conduct an annual spiritual checkup to avoid self-deception, emphasizing that true love for God is proven not by emotion or singing, but by perseverance through trials. He cites James 1:12, stating that the proof of loving the Lord is overcoming temptation, which is the primary test of one's faith. Ultimately, he warns against the temptation to desire anything God has not specifically chosen for us.