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57mZac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 8
Zac Poonen · Jul 13
25mThrough The Bible | Luke - Part-6 | ಸತ್ಯವೇದ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ | ಲೂಕ - ಭಾಗ-6 | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Jul 9
1h 21mMost Believers Have Missed The Overcoming Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 8
49mGod Fills Ordinary, Thirsty People | Be Filled With The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 8
55mSeek After The Humility Of Jesus | ಯೇಸುವಿನ ದೀನತೆಯನ್ನು ಹುಡುಕಿರಿ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Jul 8
9mZac Poonen - Communion Message (July 2020)
Zac Poonen · Jul 6
1h 0mZac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 7
Zac Poonen · Jul 6
1h 17m5th July 2020 - Sunday Church Service | God Fills Ordinary, Thirsty People - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 5
1h 1mEntering Into God's Rest and Living There Always - Zac Poonen - July 1, 2020
Zac Poonen · Jul 2
1h 0mZac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 6
Zac Poonen · Jun 29
1h 20m28th June 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Devotion To Christ Is Primary - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 28
1h 21mAustin CFC | Zac Poonen - Most Believers Have Missed the Overcoming Life | 2020-06-23
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
1h 16mMost Believers Have Missed The New Covenant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
46mQuestions And Answers | Discipleship And Faith | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
1h 38mAustin CFC | Zoom Meeting with Zac Poonen | 2020-06-23
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
56mFathers - Make God Your Example | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 23
56mThe Way To Growth In Christlikeness | Part-5 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 23
1h 6mLessons From Seven Wives And Seven Mothers | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 23
59mBuild Close Relationships In Your Family | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 22
55mZac Poonen - Fathers - Make God Your Example
Zac Poonen · Jun 22
1h 20m21st June 2020 - Sunday Church Service | The Cross And Our Self-will - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 21
59mMen Who Are Rooted In The Love Of God | Act Like Men And Be Strong | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 18
56mThe Humility Of The Exemplary Man | Act Like Men And Be Strong | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 18
52mGod's Original Plan For Man | Act Like Men And Be Strong | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 18
August 5 | Daily Devotion | Idolatry Is Spiritual Adultery | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen teaches that idolatry constitutes spiritual adultery against God, drawing a parallel between unfaithfulness in marriage and unfaithfulness in our devotion to God. The message calls believers to recognize idolatry in their lives and turn from it in repentance to restore their relationship with God.
57mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 8
Zac Poonen · Jul 13, 2020 · 57m
The sermon emphasizes that Christian growth requires reflecting Christ's likeness through personal purity and active church participation. Specifically, the speaker warns against performing acts of piety—giving, praying, or fasting—to gain human honor, noting that such actions negate divine reward. True devotion must be done in secret, and prayer should be a simple request to God, not a lecture detailing one's needs.
25mCFC India
Through The Bible | Luke - Part-6 | ಸತ್ಯವೇದ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ | ಲೂಕ - ಭಾಗ-6 | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Jul 9, 2020 · 25m
The sermon analyzes Luke chapter 19, focusing on key teachings of Jesus. The speaker contrasts Jesus weeping over Jerusalem with his subsequent actions, noting that Jesus often taught by asking questions rather than giving direct answers. A significant portion discusses the difference between those who genuinely seek truth and those who accuse or trap Jesus, concluding with advice to trust God for wisdom when facing opposition.
1h 21mCFC India
Most Believers Have Missed The Overcoming Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 8, 2020 · 1h 21m
The speaker argues that many Christians have missed the 'overcoming life,' confusing mere forgiveness of sins with the deeper reality of partaking in the glory of Christ. He emphasizes that true discipleship requires moving beyond a comfortable, defeated state to actively seeking God with all one's heart, which necessitates a second repentance—turning away from a lazy, complacent Christian life. The ultimate goal is not just escaping hell, but achieving abundant life by overcoming sin through persistent seeking.
49mCFC India
God Fills Ordinary, Thirsty People | Be Filled With The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 8, 2020 · 49m
The speaker argues that God bypasses the great leaders of the world and religious scholars, choosing instead to work through ordinary people, as exemplified by John the Baptist. He warns against spending life's time on worldly pursuits ('wood, hay, and straw') instead of eternal matters, emphasizing that true spiritual fullness comes not from intellectual study but from a heart-level reception of the Holy Spirit. The core message is that being filled with the Spirit is an immersive experience, not merely an intellectual understanding.
55mCFC India
Seek After The Humility Of Jesus | ಯೇಸುವಿನ ದೀನತೆಯನ್ನು ಹುಡುಕಿರಿ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Jul 8, 2020 · 55m
The speaker appears to be addressing a diverse audience with fragmented messages, touching upon themes of spiritual devotion, societal issues, and personal conduct. While the content is highly disjointed and difficult to follow due to the nature of the transcript, the underlying tone suggests a call for spiritual focus and adherence to certain beliefs.
9mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Communion Message (July 2020)
Zac Poonen · Jul 6, 2020 · 9m
The central message emphasizes that true Christian fellowship requires an individual's deep fellowship with Christ's suffering and death. The speaker uses the Lord's Supper to illustrate that our unity as a body is rooted in Christ's sacrifice, which was endured without regard for his own welfare. Believers must judge themselves to ensure their participation is a genuine acknowledgment of this profound sacrifice.
1h 0mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 7
Zac Poonen · Jul 6, 2020 · 1h 0m
The speaker continues the study of growth in Christ's likeness, focusing on the Sermon on the Mount. He clarifies that understanding Jesus' teachings requires understanding the Spirit's guidance, warning against literal interpretations that lead to becoming a 'New Covenant Pharisee.' The central message is that the ultimate answer to keeping the Sermon on the Mount, especially commands like loving enemies, is to be filled with the Holy Spirit, as illustrated by the promise to ask for the Spirit.
1h 17mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribing5th July 2020 - Sunday Church Service | God Fills Ordinary, Thirsty People - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 5, 2020 · 1h 17m
The message encourages the congregation that God has a specific place for ordinary, thirsty people. It emphasizes that God's filling power is available to those who are genuinely seeking Him. The core message is one of divine provision for the spiritually yearning.
1h 1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Entering Into God's Rest and Living There Always - Zac Poonen - July 1, 2020
Zac Poonen · Jul 2, 2020 · 1h 1m
The speaker warns that merely wanting to avoid hell is insufficient for true salvation; one must not neglect the greatness of the salvation offered in Christ. He emphasizes that true understanding requires experiencing God's promises, not just knowing the verses. The central theme is entering into God's original, first-day Sabbath rest—a time of fellowship with God—before engaging in service, which prevents spiritual exhaustion and complaint.
1h 0mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Way To Growth In Christlikeness - 6
Zac Poonen · Jun 29, 2020 · 1h 0m
True Christ-likeness requires more than just following the Sermon on the Mount; it demands a deep commitment to discipleship, including loving Jesus above all else and being willing to die to oneself. The teaching emphasizes that righteousness must be internal, addressing sins like anger and sexual lust, and warns that lying is fundamentally linked to hypocrisy. Ultimately, believers must guard against legalism by adhering strictly to the word of God, neither adding to nor subtracting from it.
1h 20mCFC Bangalore Live
28th June 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Devotion To Christ Is Primary - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 28, 2020 · 1h 20m
The message emphasizes that personal devotion to Christ is the primary element for spiritual preservation, citing examples like Elijah and Paul. The speaker warns that churches can decline quickly, referencing Paul's warning to the elders in Ephesus about wolves entering the church after his departure. Ultimately, the core message is the necessity of maintaining a deep, personal relationship with Christ.
1h 21mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin CFC | Zac Poonen - Most Believers Have Missed the Overcoming Life | 2020-06-23
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2020 · 1h 21m
The central message is that many believers are content with merely being forgiven (the gospel of forgiveness) but have missed the 'overcoming life,' which involves partaking in the glory of Christ. To move beyond a defeated Christian life, one must repent—not just from sin's punishment, but from complacency and lethargy—and actively seek God with all their heart, as taught by Jeremiah 29:13.
1h 16mCFC India
Most Believers Have Missed The New Covenant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2020 · 1h 16m
The speaker argues that the New Covenant gospel is fundamentally different from the Old Covenant understanding, moving beyond mere forgiveness of sins to the saving power of Christ's life manifested in flesh. He warns that the enemy blinds both unbelievers and even believers, leading some to misunderstand salvation as merely forgiveness rather than complete deliverance. True discipleship requires loving the truth found in Scripture and desiring salvation from sin, which is exemplified by Jesus saving people from sin, not just forgiving them.
46mCFC India
Questions And Answers | Discipleship And Faith | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2020 · 46m
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.
1h 38mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin CFC | Zoom Meeting with Zac Poonen | 2020-06-23
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2020 · 1h 38m
The speaker addresses believers who may have only focused on forgiveness of sins, arguing that they must also pursue the 'gospel of the glory of Christ.' This involves understanding the concept of the narrow way, which is contrasted with the broader path. The message emphasizes that true Christian life requires partaking in the very nature and glory of Jesus Christ.
56mCFC India
Fathers - Make God Your Example | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 23, 2020 · 56m
The sermon centers on the calling of fathers to reflect the character of God the Father in their lives, drawing parallels between Jesus' ministry and the ideal fatherhood. The speaker emphasizes that true fatherhood requires humility, acknowledging one's own shortcomings compared to God's perfection, and actively seeking the Holy Spirit's filling to live a life of service and grace. This modeling of God's character is the primary way fathers can guide their children toward a right relationship with God.
56mCFC India
The Way To Growth In Christlikeness | Part-5 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 23, 2020 · 56m
The sermon emphasizes that true growth in Christlikeness requires moving beyond merely following external commandments, which is insufficient, as it was for the Pharisees. True righteousness must come from the inner life—thoughts, attitudes, and motives—which only God can see. The speaker uses the example of anger, arguing that true obedience means addressing the root of anger in the heart, not just controlling outward expressions of it.
1h 6mCFC India
Lessons From Seven Wives And Seven Mothers | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 23, 2020 · 1h 6m
The sermon uses biblical examples of seven wives and mothers to discuss proper roles and submission, emphasizing that ultimate submission belongs to God. The speaker cautions against taking passages like Ephesians 5 as a sole model, pointing instead to Christ's perfect submission to the Father as the ultimate example. He warns wives against usurping headship, citing Eve's failure to consult Adam, and critiques Job's wife for suggesting he commit suicide when he was afflicted.
59mCFC India
Build Close Relationships In Your Family | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 22, 2020 · 59m
The speaker urges listeners to redeem the time by making the most of their days, emphasizing that this involves more than just Bible study. A crucial aspect of redeeming time is building strong fellowship within the family, as the speaker notes that the Old Testament ends with a curse due to the distance between fathers and children. He concludes that in these last days, closeness within the family unit is vital preparation for the Lord's coming.
55mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Fathers - Make God Your Example
Zac Poonen · Jun 22, 2020 · 55m
The central message is that Christians, especially fathers, are called to reflect God the Father through their own lives, mirroring Jesus' ministry. This requires acknowledging personal failings and humbly recognizing that even the best earthly fathers fall short compared to God's goodness. True transformation begins with confessing faults and seeking the Holy Spirit's filling to model God's love and character for our children.
1h 20mCFC Bangalore Live
21st June 2020 - Sunday Church Service | The Cross And Our Self-will - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 21, 2020 · 1h 20m
The message emphasizes that taking up the cross is a central theme of the Christian life, which Satan attempts to suppress. The speaker cautions against legalistic understandings of repentance, noting that true repentance should bring joy, not condemnation. Ultimately, the message points to the cross as the core of Christian living and warns that any practice, including repentance, can have a counterfeit if it is not rooted in genuine obedience to God.
59mCFC India
Men Who Are Rooted In The Love Of God | Act Like Men And Be Strong | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 18, 2020 · 59m
The sermon warns against false teachings that allow people to live in sin, emphasizing that true discipleship requires standing up for the truth even when it causes suffering. Key areas for Christian living discussed include the importance of studying Scripture, which is inspired by God, and modeling godly behavior at home. Specifically, men are called to love their wives as Christ loved the church, and enduring in love is presented as the path to salvation.
56mCFC India
The Humility Of The Exemplary Man | Act Like Men And Be Strong | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 18, 2020 · 56m
The central message is that true manhood and discipleship are modeled after Jesus Christ, not worldly standards. Following Christ means looking to Him as the author and finisher of our faith, which requires daily endurance of the cross and accepting the reproach associated with being a true witness for Christ. The speaker emphasizes that the 'better thing' God provided is following Jesus' example, which is superior to the miracles of the Old Covenant.
52mCFC India
God's Original Plan For Man | Act Like Men And Be Strong | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 18, 2020 · 52m
The sermon emphasizes that true manhood, as exemplified by Christ, is not shown through physical strength but by overcoming sin and Satan. It stresses the necessity of constant spiritual alertness, drawing parallels to military readiness. Furthermore, the speaker defines true faith not as mere intellectual agreement, but as a living dependence on Christ, like a branch abiding in the vine, which enables one to bear eternal fruit.