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1h 6mMarriage Questions & Answers — Zac Poonen — August 2, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11
54mThe Holy Spirit Shows Us How Jesus Lived — Zac Poonen — August 2, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11
1h 3mWe Must Decrease for Christ to Increase — Zac Poonen — August 2, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11
46mChildren's Questions & Answers — Zac Poonen — August 1, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11
57mImportant Principles in the Body of Christ — Zac Poonen — August 1, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11
1h 0mSome New Covenant Principles — Zac Poonen — August 1, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11
10mAugust 11 | Daily Devotion | Will You Have Any Regrets In Eternity? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 10
10mAugust 10 | Daily Devotion | Pride Brought Sin, Humility Brought Salvation | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 9
9mAugust 9 | Daily Devotion | Deal With The Hidden Root To Get The Victory Over Sin | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8
10mAugust 8 | Daily Devotion | Revelation Helps You To Be A New Covenant Christian | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 7
1h 14mI Believe and Therefore I Confess -- Zac Poonen — August 6, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 7
8mAugust 7 | Daily Devotion | Apart From Jesus We Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 6
24mElders: Train the Next Generation to Continue the Work -- Zac Poonen -- August 4, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 6
23mElders: Listen to God - Like Melchizedek Did -- Zac Poonen -- August 4, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 6
1h 1mElders: Remain Under the Authority of Christ -- Zac Poonen -- August 4, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 6
9mAugust 6 | Daily Devotion | The Tree Of Law And The Tree Of Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 5
10mAugust 5 | Daily Devotion | Idolatry Is Spiritual Adultery | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 4
11mAugust 4 | Daily Devotion | The Mark Of New Covenant Blessing Is Not Wealth And Health | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 3
1h 50m3rd August 2025 - How Jesus Builds His Church - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 3
10mAugust 3 | Daily Devotion | Repentance Is The Mark Of Being Truly Born Again | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 2
11mAugust 2 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Became A Curse So That We Can Be A Blessing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 1
14mAugust 1 | Daily Devotion | Knowing The Deep Love Of Our Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 31
13mJuly 31 | Daily Devotion | Knowing God As Our Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 30
52mThe Truth Will Set You Free (Part 3) - ZacPoonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 30
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 6mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Marriage Questions & Answers — Zac Poonen — August 2, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2025 · 1h 6m
The speaker addresses marital struggles by emphasizing that a failure to love others often stems from a failure to love God wholeheartedly, which requires breaking the self-love habit. He defines true faith as helpless dependence on God, contrasting it with arrogant self-sufficiency. Regarding marital intimacy and disagreements, he asserts that sexual desire does not decrease with spiritual closeness and advises couples to humble themselves and obey God's design. Finally, he counsels that in household disagreements, like tidiness or parenting styles, patience and self-denial are more important than being 'right,' as anger is worse than disorder.
54mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Holy Spirit Shows Us How Jesus Lived — Zac Poonen — August 2, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2025 · 54m
The speaker emphasizes that the Holy Spirit's primary ministry is to guide believers into understanding the life of Jesus Christ, which is revealed through scripture. He contrasts this divine revelation with mere study, noting that the Old Testament consistently points to Jesus in every book. The speaker encourages deep meditation on scripture, illustrating how Jesus opened the scriptures to the disciples to reveal truths about himself.
1h 3mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
We Must Decrease for Christ to Increase — Zac Poonen — August 2, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2025 · 1h 3m
The central message is that true discipleship requires believers to actively decrease in prominence so that Christ may increase. Drawing from Paul's experience and John 10, the speaker argues that any desire for personal recognition or being seen is a hindrance to Christ's glory. He emphasizes that a genuine man of God longs to be inconspicuous, allowing Christ to be the focus.
46mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Children's Questions & Answers — Zac Poonen — August 1, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2025 · 46m
The central message is to emulate the character of Jesus Christ, particularly by learning from the innocence and humility of a child. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian living involves shedding adult pride, forgiving easily, and consistently obeying parents and God. He encourages the audience to strive for holiness, mirroring Jesus' perfect example in all aspects of life.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Important Principles in the Body of Christ — Zac Poonen — August 1, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2025 · 57m
The central message emphasizes that true discipleship requires living consistently with one's professed faith, mirroring the manner of Christ. This requires constant self-examination regarding attitudes toward women, money, and circumstances. Furthermore, believers must pursue total cleansing from sin—addressing both external actions (flesh) and internal thoughts/motives (spirit)—with the same urgency as treating a deadly illness.
1h 0mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Some New Covenant Principles — Zac Poonen — August 1, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2025 · 1h 0m
The speaker emphasizes that the New Covenant requires more than just forgiveness; it demands a progressive transformation into Christlikeness, likened to the sun rising brighter until noon. He contrasts mere forgiveness (the 'gate') with true salvation (the 'way'), arguing that a Christian's life must show continuous, visible growth in overcoming sin, not just repeated instances of being forgiven. The ultimate goal is to become fully Christ-like, which is best observed by one's spouse and family.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 11 | Daily Devotion | Will You Have Any Regrets In Eternity? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 10, 2025 · 10m
The speaker urges listeners to deeply contemplate the immense, life-giving love of Jesus Christ, comparing it to a sacrifice that demands a life of total gratitude. He warns that a superficial response to salvation, such as merely attending church occasionally, will lead to eternal regret. True discipleship requires living a life of complete surrender, echoing Christ's sacrifice even when facing ridicule.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 10 | Daily Devotion | Pride Brought Sin, Humility Brought Salvation | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 9, 2025 · 10m
The root of all sin is pride, which leads to self-exaltation, as exemplified by the fall of an archangel. Conversely, the root of salvation is humility, which is best illustrated by Christ's self-emptying. True humility involves treating others as more important than oneself, recognizing one's own lowliness, and adopting the attitude of Christ—emptying oneself, taking the lowest place, and ultimately accepting the role of a servant.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
August 9 | Daily Devotion | Deal With The Hidden Root To Get The Victory Over Sin | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8, 2025 · 9m
The speaker explains that while the Old Covenant law could only address the external manifestations of sin, Jesus came to strike at the root of sin. This root is not found in specific sins like anger or lust, but rather in the heart becoming proud due to one's own wisdom, beauty, or achievements. True victory over sin requires confronting this internal pride, which hinders spiritual growth, allowing the Holy Spirit to work on the heart.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 8 | Daily Devotion | Revelation Helps You To Be A New Covenant Christian | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 7, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that building the church requires revelation from the Father, not just study or knowledge of the Old Testament covenants. The speaker argues that many Christians operate on mere intellectual understanding of biblical truths, such as Christ's death or the relationship between Christ and the church, without possessing true revelation. This lack of revelation prevents genuine transformation in daily life and adherence to the principles of the New Covenant.
1h 14mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
I Believe and Therefore I Confess -- Zac Poonen — August 6, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 7, 2025 · 1h 14m
Faith is established by hearing the New Covenant message through the Holy Spirit, which requires a clear heart free of grudges or worries. Furthermore, true faith requires both believing in the heart and confessing with the mouth, as highlighted in Romans 10. Confessing one's faith publicly, even when it is unpopular, strengthens belief and is a way to overcome spiritual opposition, including Satan's accusations.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
August 7 | Daily Devotion | Apart From Jesus We Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 6, 2025 · 8m
The central message is that all human efforts, whether in worldly achievements or spiritual endeavors, amount to nothing apart from Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual fruitfulness requires constant dependence on the Vine (Christ), warning against pride and self-sufficiency. God deliberately chooses the unlikely and ordinary people to build His church, not those who feel superior or capable on their own.
24mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Elders: Train the Next Generation to Continue the Work -- Zac Poonen -- August 4, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 6, 2025 · 24m
The speaker discusses the 'fear of the Lord' as a profound reverence, citing Isaiah 11:2, which describes Jesus delighting in this reverence. He emphasizes that this reverence is the beginning of wisdom, distinguishing true wisdom from mere knowledge. Furthermore, he advises believers to avoid judging others based solely on what they see or hear, instead promoting investigation and caution, and stresses the importance of recognizing one's limitations and allowing others to balance one's ministry.
23mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Elders: Listen to God - Like Melchizedek Did -- Zac Poonen -- August 4, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 6, 2025 · 23m
The central message emphasizes that ministry requires embodying the 'tongue of a disciple,' meaning one who listens and obeys God rather than merely speaking from knowledge. Preachers must teach and *do*, modeling Jesus' example. True ministry sustains weary people with God's word, which requires daily discipline of listening to the Lord and avoiding the temptation to generate human excitement or 'kindle one's own fire.'
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.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
August 6 | Daily Devotion | The Tree Of Law And The Tree Of Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 5, 2025 · 9m
Paul contrasts the Law of Moses, symbolized by the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, with the law of the Spirit, symbolized by the Tree of Life. The Law requires constant adherence to commandments, like managing leprosy, which is a struggle. In contrast, life in Christ through the Holy Spirit provides a freedom where one is immediately aware of wrong, unlike the numbness associated with the law. Salvation from sin's bondage is only possible by accepting the sword of the Spirit's judgment upon the flesh.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 5 | Daily Devotion | Idolatry Is Spiritual Adultery | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 4, 2025 · 10m
True repentance involves turning away from all idols—anything that takes God's rightful place in the heart—which the speaker equates to spiritual adultery. The greatest sin is failing to love God with one's entire heart, soul, and mind, rather than committing physical sins. The message warns that prioritizing worldly things, like early marriage, can become an idol that prevents one from fulfilling God's calling or becoming a true disciple.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
August 4 | Daily Devotion | The Mark Of New Covenant Blessing Is Not Wealth And Health | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 3, 2025 · 11m
The speaker uses the healing of a blind man in Bethsaida to illustrate that true spiritual sight comes from recognizing God's blessing, which is not measured by wealth or health. He warns against spiritual deception, emphasizing the importance of honesty before God, and stresses that the mark of a new covenant blessing is spiritual, not material prosperity. Furthermore, Jesus's refusal to heal the man in Bethsaida suggests that a community must repent to receive God's full blessing.
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.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 3 | Daily Devotion | Repentance Is The Mark Of Being Truly Born Again | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 2, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that true rebirth requires genuine repentance, which is described as a complete 180-degree turn, not just giving up certain habits. The speaker argues that many who claim to be born again have not truly repented, leading to superficial spiritual lives. He emphasizes that repentance means turning away from earthly focus to acknowledge the coming Kingdom of Heaven.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
August 2 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Became A Curse So That We Can Be A Blessing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 1, 2025 · 11m
Jesus became a curse on the cross to redeem humanity from the curse of sin, fulfilling Deuteronomy 21. This act allowed the blessing of Abraham to come to believers through the Holy Spirit. When filled with the Spirit, believers overcome sin and become a blessing to every family they encounter, leaving the aroma of Christ wherever they go.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
August 1 | Daily Devotion | Knowing The Deep Love Of Our Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 31, 2025 · 14m
The central message is that true spiritual maturity comes from understanding that the Father loves us as He loved Jesus, leading to perfect unity and eliminating competition or jealousy within the body of Christ. The speaker emphasizes that knowing God as a Father means having an intimate relationship, unlike earthly fathers, and that this understanding is foundational to faith and repentance. He uses the Prodigal Son parable to illustrate the Father's welcoming nature toward sinners and backsliders.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
July 31 | Daily Devotion | Knowing God As Our Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 30, 2025 · 13m
The central message is that true Christian life requires shifting focus from self-centeredness to centering life around God the Father. Jesus' life was modeled on loving the Father, not just on loving humanity. Genuine repentance involves a 180-degree turn away from self-focus, leading to a life where one cares only what God thinks, not what people do. Knowing God as Father allows believers to cry out to Him naturally, as described by the spirit of adoption.
52mCFC India
The Truth Will Set You Free (Part 3) - ZacPoonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 30, 2025 · 52m
The central message is that true freedom comes from understanding the full scope of what Jesus accomplished on the cross, which surpasses mere freedom from sin's guilt. The speaker emphasizes that freedom must be understood in three tenses—past (guilt), present (power, through the Holy Spirit), and future (from sin itself). He concludes by asserting that knowing the truth about Christ's victory over Satan's power is the only way to be truly free from fear and anxiety, which are forms of bondage.