8th June 2025 - CFC Bangalore | What It Means To Be A Disciple Of Jesus - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jun 8, 2025 · 1h 40m · CFC Bangalore Live

Zac Poonen leads a Sunday worship service at CFC Bangalore, beginning with corporate worship and prayer. While the transcript consists primarily of worship songs and opening liturgy, the sermon itself on the theme of discipleship is not fully captured in the provided transcript excerpt.

Life And Fellowship - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Aug 8, 2018 · 1h 0m · CFC India

The central message emphasizes that true devotion to Christ means loving God with all your heart, making Jesus everything in life, to the point where worldly gains or losses have no impact on joy. The speaker draws from 1 Corinthians 2, suggesting that the Holy Spirit reveals God's thoughts, and true discipleship requires adopting the 'mind of Christ'—valuing people and God above money, comfort, or worldly achievements.

Such A Great Salvation: 7.Doing All The Will of God - Zac Poonen (Telugu)

Zac Poonen · Nov 5, 2011 · 58m · CFC India

The central message is that true discipleship requires a complete turn toward doing the will of God, mirroring the life of Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that following Christ means submitting one's own will to God's direction, rather than living a comfortable life or judging others. He urges believers to focus on doing God's work wherever they are, whether in ministry or daily life, rather than pursuing personal agendas.

April 4 | Daily Devotion | The Humility of Jesus | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 3, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions

The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship means emulating the humility of Jesus, which is best seen not in grand miracles but in simple acts like washing feet. He argues that the world sees God's greatness in creation, but a true disciple sees it in Christ's humility. Furthermore, he points to the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew, noting that its inclusion of women from morally questionable backgrounds (Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba) proves that Jesus came to call sinners to repentance, not just the righteous.

Who Can Build the Body of Christ: 5: One Who Values Fellowship with God - Zac Poonen - May 24, 2014

Zac Poonen · Mar 9, 2019 · 1h 5m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

Through The Bible - English - 40 (Luke-2) by Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 10, 2013 · 56m · CFC India

NCCF Conference 2026 - Knowing the Cost of Discipleship - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jun 9, 2026 · 58m · NCCF Church

The speaker emphasizes that a stable Christian life requires both holiness and humility. He argues that much of modern Christianity presents an incomplete picture of Christ because essential elements of the gospel are omitted. True discipleship, according to the Great Commission, requires not only belief and baptism but also actively teaching others to obey everything Jesus commanded, and crucially, preaching repentance alongside belief.

Zac Poonen - The Lord Reproves All Whom He Loves

Zac Poonen · Aug 7, 2023 · 15m · NCCF Church

The central message is that true discipleship requires embracing the difficult truth, as God disciplines those He loves. The speaker contrasts the desire for comfortable, affirming messages with the challenging, corrective word found in Scripture, citing examples from the Old Testament (Micaiah) and Revelation. He emphasizes that genuine spiritual growth comes from accepting rebuke, rather than merely receiving comfort.

Seeking Righteousness Part 1of4 by Zac Poonen (Malayalam)

Zac Poonen · Nov 4, 2010 · 13m · CFC India

The central message is that a true disciple of Jesus must prioritize seeking the Kingdom of God and His righteousness above all else, as stated in Matthew 6:33. The speaker emphasizes that outward religious activity or church membership does not equate to discipleship; true devotion is revealed by one's life's fruit. He illustrates that complete devotion to God's kingdom naturally impacts other areas of life, such as marriage and finances, leading to faithfulness and contentment.

Baptism And Salvation From The World - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Aug 12, 2014 · 1h 4m · CFC India

Living Only to Please God - Zac Poonen - April 3, 2013

Zac Poonen · Apr 15, 2013 · 1h 6m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The central message is that true discipleship means living to please God, not to impress people. Jesus demonstrated this by accepting the lowest birth and shameful death, showing that human opinion is irrelevant to God's plan. Furthermore, the speaker warns against prioritizing worldly things like money or tradition over fulfilling core commandments, such as caring for one's family.

Taking Up The Cross And Building Christ’s Church - Zac Poonen (Tamil)

Zac Poonen · Feb 22, 2022 · 1h 2m · CFC India

We Must Decrease for Christ to Increase — Zac Poonen — August 2, 2025

Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2025 · 1h 3m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

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.

Questions And Answers | Discipleship And Faith | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2020 · 46m · CFC India

The speaker addresses common struggles, starting with discomfort when sharing responsibility, attributing it to a desire for sole glory and the loss of personal control. He emphasizes that true spiritual growth requires acknowledging sin and yielding to others, citing marriage as a major catalyst for discovering selfishness. The discussion also covers sexual temptation, explaining that God allows this urge early to teach self-mastery through active resistance, and concludes by urging believers to live every action, even eating and drinking, for the glory of God.

All That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 6 of 80) - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 27, 2014 · 26m · CFC India

The sermon emphasizes that the Great Commission has two parts: making disciples and teaching them to obey everything Jesus commanded. The speaker uses the analogy of a carpenter shop to illustrate that focusing only on evangelism (making legs) without discipleship (making tables) leaves the work incomplete. He warns against serving both God and material wealth (Mammon) and stresses that the only one to worship and serve is the Lord Jesus Christ, cautioning against elevating any human leader to a mediating role between God and man.

Readiness For Christ's Return - Zac Poonen (Tamil)

Zac Poonen · Feb 3, 2011 · 1h 2m · CFC India

The sermon addresses the critical question of whether one is merely religious or a true disciple of Jesus Christ. Zac Poonen emphasizes that true discipleship requires a deep commitment that goes beyond mere outward observance. He urges the audience to examine their lives to ensure their faith is genuine and active.

December 26 | Daily Devotion | Only One Example God Has Given Us Today - Jesus Christ

Zac Poonen · Dec 25, 2025 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message is that Jesus Christ is the sole and ultimate example for Christian living, surpassing even the great figures of the Old Testament. True discipleship involves following Christ's example, which means that when believers inevitably stumble, they must immediately repent and press on, rather than dwelling on past failures. This pattern of immediate recovery is what defines following Christ.

Dare to be a Daniel - Zac Poonen - March 18, 2011

Zac Poonen · Apr 20, 2012 · 1h 4m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The sermon uses Daniel's life, particularly the movement from Babylon to Jerusalem, to illustrate the difference between merely wanting to go to heaven and actively following Christ daily. The central message is that true discipleship requires being willing to stand as a witness for Christ in the present world, resisting the allure of worldly comforts and compromises. Believers must be careful to plug the 'leaks' that allow the world to infiltrate their lives, prioritizing eternal life over worldly preservation.

The Final Examination of the Christian - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 9, 2024 · 48m · CFC India

The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual education, exemplified by Jesus, involves learning obedience through suffering, which is often internal rather than purely physical. Sin originates from yielding to 'my will' rather than God's will, as demonstrated by Adam and Eve. Therefore, resisting temptation and choosing God's path over personal desire is the core of Christian suffering and discipleship.

The Sermon On The Mount (with Tamil translation) - Zac Poonen Illustrations

Zac Poonen · Mar 29, 2020 · 6m · CFC India

The speaker argues that the Sermon on the Mount presents a standard far higher than the Old Testament Law, demanding internal transformation rather than mere outward adherence. He contrasts the law's prohibitions (e.g., don't murder) with Jesus' teachings (e.g., don't get angry), emphasizing that true discipleship requires following Jesus' radical standard, which is narrower and harder to walk than simply keeping religious traditions. The core message is that many Christians mistake outward observance for genuine discipleship, failing to embrace the challenging path taught by Christ.

The Grace in Which We Stand and Overcome -- Zac Poonen -- July 31, 2022

Zac Poonen · Aug 1, 2022 · 57m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The central message is that maintaining unbroken fellowship with God requires absolute honesty, which is presented as more crucial than perfect holiness. The speaker warns against pretense and hypocrisy, urging listeners to confess faults directly to God rather than blaming others, citing the example of Adam. True discipleship involves living openly in the light of God's truth.

Seven Things We Must Always Do | सात बातें जो हमें हमेशा करनी चाहिए | Zac Poonen | Hindi

Zac Poonen · Nov 18, 2021 · 1h 7m · CFC India

The sermon emphasizes that true discipleship requires more than just hearing the gospel; it demands a deep, internal transformation that mirrors Christ's life. The speaker contrasts the old covenant's focus on external adherence to law with the new covenant's emphasis on an internal life empowered by the Holy Spirit. Key takeaways include the necessity of living by the Spirit's power, embracing forgiveness, and understanding that true spiritual life is a continuous process of following Christ's example.

All That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 9 of 80) - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 5, 2015 · 25m · CFC India

Being A Witness By Obedience - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Aug 20, 2014 · 58m · CFC India