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1h 27mZac Poonen · Mar 24
10mZac Poonen · Mar 24
33mAjay Chakravarthy · Mar 24
12mZac Poonen · Mar 22
12mZac Poonen · Mar 20
30mSantosh Poonen · Mar 20
12mZac Poonen · Mar 17
31mSunil Poonen · Mar 17
47mJosh McGuire · Mar 16
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Mar 16
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Mar 16
9mZac Poonen · Mar 15
8mZac Poonen · Mar 14
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Mar 14
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Mar 14
1mSantosh Poonen · Mar 14
59sSantosh Poonen · Mar 14
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Mar 14
18mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Mar 14
11mZac Poonen · Mar 11
13mZac Poonen · Mar 10
29mJeremy Utley · Mar 10
10mZac Poonen · Mar 9
57mAnnie Poonen · Mar 8
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 27mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen · Mar 24, 2025 · 1h 27m
This video captures a church celebration honoring brother Zac Poonen on his 80th birthday at NCCF. Church members share testimonies of how his faithful teaching ministry has transformed their spiritual lives, emphasizing his dedication to helping believers grow in Christ-likeness and his role in establishing genuine Christian community. The celebration reflects gratitude for decades of ministry devoted to teaching the new covenant, victory over sin, and the central ambition of pleasing God alone.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Mar 24, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that God gives to a person in direct measure to the extent of what that person gives to Him. Drawing from Jesus' example of total surrender to the Father, the speaker warns against holding back any part of one's life, time, or resources for personal plans or worldly pursuits. True commitment means giving everything, as God will only work with the measure of devotion offered.
33mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Mar 24, 2025 · 33m
The speaker emphasizes that the greatest revival comes not just from a message, but from God moving mightily in people's hearts. He uses the example of Abel giving the best of his flock to illustrate that our response to God should be to give Him our best. Ultimately, the message urges listeners to recognize that life is a free gift and to choose to dedicate the remaining time of their lives to God, rather than using it all for self-gratification.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Mar 22, 2025 · 12m
The message emphasizes that Christians must draw a clear, unwavering line between their values and the passing world, comparing this to Noah building the Ark. This commitment is tested by worldly pressures, such as maintaining popularity or career success. True faith is demonstrated not just by speaking, but by a consistent lifestyle that prioritizes God above all earthly concerns.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Mar 20, 2025 · 12m
The sermon emphasizes the critical importance of self-discipline, particularly regarding the body, to successfully complete the Christian race. Drawing parallels to Olympic athletes, the speaker stresses that discipline in eating, sleeping, and sexuality is necessary to avoid disqualification at the end. He encourages believers to discipline their bodies to serve God's will rather than their desires, using fasting as a practical example of this discipline.
30mCFC India
Santosh Poonen · Mar 20, 2025 · 30m
The speaker emphasizes the immense value of young people to the church, citing examples like Jesus, Paul, Joseph, and Daniel to illustrate that God uses believers throughout their lives. He urges young people to dedicate their prime years—when passions for success, desire, and comfort are strongest—to the Lord, as these early decisions determine the course of life and bring great strength to the church.
12mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen · Mar 17, 2025 · 12m
God rewards small acts of service and faithfulness, whether visible or hidden. Zac Poonen illustrates through biblical examples like Bezalel (who worked with his hands filled with the Holy Spirit) and Hur (who held up Moses' hands in prayer) that seemingly insignificant acts—holding up someone in prayer, giving a cup of cold water to a child, or receiving a prophet—carry eternal weight and receive God's reward. Christians should persist in doing good without seeking recognition or growing weary, trusting that God sees and values every faithful act.
31mNCCF Church
Sunil Poonen · Mar 17, 2025 · 31m
Sunil Poonen teaches that Christians are called to be LIPs—the Least Important Persons—by treating others as more important than themselves, following Jesus's example of humility and service. Drawing from Philippians 2, he illustrates practical ways to cultivate this attitude in homes and churches: willingness to apologize first, losing arguments gracefully, avoiding grumbling, and performing humble tasks that build others up without seeking recognition.
47mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Josh McGuire · Mar 16, 2025 · 47m
The speaker addresses the difficult question of how to correct an authority figure, defining 'elder' broadly as anyone in a position of seniority. He emphasizes that correction is a necessary path toward Christlikeness and warns against complacency, citing Ecclesiastes 4:13. The message suggests understanding the heart of the matter rather than following rigid rules, using the analogy of Noah's Ark to illustrate messy, demanding circumstances under authority.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Mar 16, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker advises Christians to examine their motives when serving others, warning against the 'solish' tendency to volunteer for help merely to gain reputation or satisfaction. True service must be examined by the Word of God to ensure the motivation is pure and not self-serving.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Mar 16, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker contrasts 'milk' teaching, which is easily consumed and feels good, with 'solid food' teaching. He argues that many Christians prefer the comforting, easy messages (milk) and become offended when confronted with the challenging, penetrating truths of God's Word. True spiritual growth requires engaging with the difficult material that forces deep introspection and change.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Mar 15, 2025 · 9m
The central message is that every believer has a specific ministry or course planned by God, which must be their number one passion. The speaker urges listeners to use their unique gifts, no matter how small, rather than comparing themselves to others. Ultimately, believers must present their bodies as living sacrifices daily, dedicating their lives to fulfilling God's will before Christ's return.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Mar 14, 2025 · 8m
The message encourages believers to build a life of unwavering faith, drawing parallels to the faithfulness of Paul, who endured immense suffering for Christ. The central message is that true discipleship is proven not by comfort, but by enduring trials, and believers should seek a deep, personal commitment to God that transcends outward religious performance. Ultimately, the speaker urges the audience to desire genuine faith, which comes through hearing God's word, to prove their devotion to Him.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Mar 14, 2025 · 1m 1s
The message emphasizes that obeying one's parents is a tangible way to demonstrate love for the Lord. The speaker points to Colossians 3:20, asserting that obedience to parents is one of the best ways, regardless of age, to please God. This obedience is presented as a primary act of devotion.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Mar 14, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker expresses a deep desire for their single life to be entirely pleasing and useful to God's kingdom, regardless of personal comfort or convenience. The central theme is the willingness to surrender self-will and embrace whatever path God calls, echoing the commitment to take up one's cross daily. This commitment is framed by remembering pivotal moments of divine sacrifice, such as Gethsemane and Calvary.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Mar 14, 2025 · 1m
The speaker challenges the congregation to move beyond mere acknowledgment of the cross, which is often visible in church architecture, and instead embrace the personal commitment to follow Jesus. True discipleship requires actively taking up one's own cross and denying self-will, even when personal desires conflict with pleasing God.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Mar 14, 2025 · 59s
The ability to bear fruit in daily life, even in difficult circumstances, comes not from personal gifting but from the source of God's presence, likened to a river flowing from the sanctuary. God may call believers into 'deserts'—challenging environments like workplaces filled with sin—but if the source is God, they will bring life to those areas. This speaks to the sustaining power of God's presence in ministry and daily living.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Mar 14, 2025 · 1m 1s
True devotion to God is characterized by the alignment of one's inner thoughts, motives, and attitudes with one's spoken words and actions. The speaker emphasizes that this consistency—where words, deeds, and inner devotion match—is the hallmark of the New Covenant Life. This alignment can only be achieved through being filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.
18mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Mar 14, 2025 · 18m
The speaker reflects on the meaning of 'walking with the Lord,' drawing inspiration from the biblical account of Jesus walking with two disciples on the road to Emmaus. He emphasizes that true spiritual experience is not just in the teaching or the event, but in recognizing the living presence of Christ in daily life. The central message is a call to remain alert to Jesus' presence, ensuring that one's focus remains on the Savior rather than being distracted by the surrounding circumstances or activities.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Mar 11, 2025 · 11m
The message emphasizes the necessity of walking the narrow way, which requires constant vigilance against the dangers of worldliness and legalism. To remain on this path, believers must continually look to Jesus, take up the cross daily, and guard their hearts against people who quench the fire of the Holy Spirit through gossip or worldly distractions. The speaker urges listeners to avoid those who cause divisions and instead seek fellowship with people who call upon the Lord with pure hearts.
13mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen · Mar 10, 2025 · 13m
Jesus refused the anesthetic offered at the cross because He chose to remain fully alert and conscious to forgive those crucifying Him and to care for His mother, demonstrating the depth of His sacrificial love. Zac Poonen teaches that understanding and meditating on Jesus's love at the cross is the foundation for all Christian obedience, arguing that genuine love for God flows from recognizing how deeply He first loved us, which then enables us to love others unconditionally.
29mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley · Mar 10, 2025 · 29m
Jeremy Utley teaches that Christians must surrender everything to God in order to experience His love and make a way for Him through the wildernesses of their lives. Beginning with the assurance that Jesus has fully paid the penalty for all our sins (Isaiah 40:1-2), believers are commanded to prepare a straight path for the Lord by clearing away the obstacles of the flesh and self-centeredness so that His glory can be displayed through our transformed lives (Isaiah 40:3-5).
10mCFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen · Mar 9, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that believers must prioritize God above all else in every aspect of life, mirroring Abel's pure offering. The speaker urges listeners to live in a state of constant readiness for Christ's second coming, warning against compromising convictions for worldly gain. True Christians must ensure God is first in their hearts and actions, remaining steadfast regardless of external pressures or temptations.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Annie Poonen · Mar 8, 2025 · 57m
The speaker emphasizes that the foundation for wisdom and a godly life is the fear of the Lord, which means respecting God's word above all else. Regarding good works, the message cautions against hypocrisy, illustrating this with a personal story about marking good deeds. Ultimately, true Christian living means performing good works out of love for God, not to earn favor or receive praise.