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43mBuilding The Church In The Last Days | ಕಡೆ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸಭೆಯನ್ನು ಕಟ್ಟುವುದು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Jul 30
15mWhat It Means To Be Truly Spiritual - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 30
1h 0mControlling Our Tongue | The Balance Of Truth | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 30
11mJuly 28 | Daily Devotion | Setting Our Mind On God's Interests | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 27
10mJuly 27 | Daily Devotion | Taking Every Thought Captive To The Obedience Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 26
10mJuly 24 | Daily Devotion | Worshipping God In The Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 23
9mJuly 13 | Daily Devotion | A Good Foundation: Humility And A Good Inner Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 12
10mJuly 10 | Daily Devotion | Revelation Makes The Followers Of Jesus Whole-Hearted | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 9
11mJuly 2 | Daily Devotion | Seeking The Right Fellowship | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 1
9mJune 19 | Daily Devotion | Does Jesus Entrust Himself To You? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 18
12mJune 15 | Daily Devotion | Have Peace With God By Having A Clear Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 14
12mJune 14 | Daily Devotion | It Is Possible To Set Our Mind On The Things Above | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 13
12mJune 8 | Daily Devotion | You Are Very Valuable To God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
13mJune 4 | Daily Devotion | New Covenant Spirituality | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 3
11mMay 20 | Daily Devotion | Be Filled With The Holy Spirit And Do Not Grieve Him | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 19
1h 7mThe Three Promises of the New Covenant -- Zac Poonen -- May 11, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 13
10mMay 7 | Daily Devotion | Seek To Understand Every Word Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 6
51mWhat Genuine Reverence for God Produces — Zac Poonen — May 04, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 5
29mThe Presence of the Lord When We Break Bread — Zac Poonen — May 03, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 4
1h 31mBrothers Q&A — Zac Poonen — April 30, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 1
56m7: The Three Floors of the Christian Life — Zac Poonen — April 20, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
1h 14m5: God Breaks Our Pride to Bless Us — Zac Poonen — April 19, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
56m3: Godliness With Contentment — Zac Poonen — April 18, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
1h 1m2: Fulfilling God's Plan for Your Life — Zac Poonen — April 18, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
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.
43mCFC India
Building The Church In The Last Days | ಕಡೆ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸಭೆಯನ್ನು ಕಟ್ಟುವುದು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Jul 30, 2025 · 43m
The message emphasizes that the church's true dwelling place is not a physical building, but the people themselves, as the people are God's dwelling. Believers must live as a light to the world, demonstrating a profound contrast between worldly values (like money and power) and spiritual values (like purity and selfless service). Furthermore, the congregation must be filled with the Holy Spirit and maintain a clear distinction between the church and the world.
15mCFC India
What It Means To Be Truly Spiritual - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 30, 2025 · 15m
The speaker emphasizes that the most valuable truths in scripture are often concealed, requiring diligent searching rather than remaining on the surface. He urges listeners to seek God deeply, comparing superficial study to only getting the surface fruit instead of valuable gold. True spiritual depth involves understanding the difference between the soul (mind/feelings) and the spirit, which is pierced by the living word of God.
1h 0mCFC India
Controlling Our Tongue | The Balance Of Truth | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 30, 2025 · 1h 0m
The sermon emphasizes the need for spiritual balance, warning against neglecting the weightier matters of the law (like justice and mercy) in favor of minor observances. A key focus is on self-examination, urging believers to continually walk in the light by gaining self-knowledge rather than remaining stagnant. The speaker specifically addresses the tongue, noting that it is a common source of spiritual leakage, hindering the manifestation of the Holy Spirit's power.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 28 | Daily Devotion | Setting Our Mind On God's Interests | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 27, 2025 · 11m
The central message is the necessity of renewing one's mind to think like God, rather than being preoccupied with human interests. This process, which is lifelong sanctification, requires submitting to the Holy Spirit's work. True understanding involves grasping God's ways—the principles behind His actions—rather than merely observing His miracles or deeds.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 27 | Daily Devotion | Taking Every Thought Captive To The Obedience Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 26, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that Christian understanding must be governed by the Holy Spirit, not solely by the intellect. The speaker cautions against the misconception of 'destroying' the mind, emphasizing instead the need to 'dethrone' it, allowing the Spirit to rule supreme. True understanding of scripture and God's will comes when the veil of human reasoning is lifted by the Spirit, leading to transformation into the likeness of Christ.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 24 | Daily Devotion | Worshipping God In The Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 23, 2025 · 10m
The sermon emphasizes that true worship, as commanded by Jesus, must occur in spirit and truth, moving beyond mere physical or emotional expression. The speaker draws parallels between the Old Testament tabernacle and humanity, arguing that until Christ, access to God's immediate presence was restricted. Now that the veil is rent, believers have the capacity to worship God in the spirit, which is described as an intimate attitude centered entirely on the person of God, rather than being tied to service or personal blessings.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
July 13 | Daily Devotion | A Good Foundation: Humility And A Good Inner Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 12, 2025 · 9m
The central message emphasizes that true spiritual depth comes from humility, comparing it to the childlike state. The speaker stresses that believers must seek revelation from God through the Holy Spirit rather than merely accumulating knowledge, as knowledge can lead to pride. Furthermore, true righteousness requires an internal transformation that surpasses mere external adherence to rules, building a life, family, and church on a solid foundation.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 10 | Daily Devotion | Revelation Makes The Followers Of Jesus Whole-Hearted | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 9, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that while the Bible is valuable, the most crucial element for a Christian life is the illumination and revelation of the Holy Spirit, not mere intellectual knowledge. The speaker argues that true spiritual understanding, which changes one's life, comes through divine revelation, as exemplified by Peter's understanding, rather than just academic study. He concludes that all believers, regardless of education, need this revelation to truly follow Christ.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 2 | Daily Devotion | Seeking The Right Fellowship | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 1, 2025 · 11m
The speaker uses the imagery from Ezekiel 37 to distinguish between a mere congregation, a helpful club, and a true church. A true church, according to the speaker, is characterized by the presence of the Holy Spirit, connecting all members to the Head (Christ) and to each other, functioning like a unified army. He cautions that merely gathering or being helpful is insufficient without this divine connection to Christ.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
June 19 | Daily Devotion | Does Jesus Entrust Himself To You? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 18, 2025 · 9m
The speaker urges listeners to move beyond merely stating belief in Jesus by asking if Jesus has personally entrusted Himself to them, comparing this to a necessary element for a true marriage. He further illustrates this by referencing Simeon, who was filled with the Holy Spirit and recognized the Messiah, noting that the presence of Christ in a church will reveal the hidden thoughts of people's hearts, leading some to rise and others to fall.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
June 15 | Daily Devotion | Have Peace With God By Having A Clear Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 14, 2025 · 12m
True peace with God is achieved by keeping one's conscience clear, which is necessary for fellowship with God. The speaker emphasizes that a clear conscience is more critical than physical health, as an unsettled conscience prevents one from hearing God's will. Ultimately, seeking the glory of God and developing the habit of listening to the inner voice of the Holy Spirit are key to discerning God's will.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
June 14 | Daily Devotion | It Is Possible To Set Our Mind On The Things Above | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 13, 2025 · 12m
The message challenges listeners to genuinely adopt a heavenly mindset, moving beyond mere external religious performance to internal transformation. The speaker draws parallels from the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing that true righteousness must be internal, not just external. Ultimately, achieving this heavenly focus is presented not through human effort, but through earnestly asking God and being filled with the Holy Spirit.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
June 8 | Daily Devotion | You Are Very Valuable To God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2025 · 12m
The sermon emphasizes that humans are incredibly valuable to God, a truth Satan constantly tries to undermine. Drawing from Genesis, the speaker highlights that God's special, personal attention was given to creating humanity, unlike the spontaneous creation of other life forms. Ultimately, the message assures listeners that they will never be left spiritually insecure because Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit as the permanent Helper, ensuring God's constant presence.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
June 4 | Daily Devotion | New Covenant Spirituality | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 3, 2025 · 13m
The speaker distinguishes between conscious sin, which is sin when one knows better, and unconscious sin, which is not condemned because it wasn't consciously chosen. While memory of past sins remains, the focus should be on controlling one's will to forgive and choose good actions. True Christian growth, or sanctification, is described as a process of cleansing the unconscious areas of life, which is possible in the New Covenant through the Holy Spirit, leading to a life that progressively reflects Christ.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 20 | Daily Devotion | Be Filled With The Holy Spirit And Do Not Grieve Him | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 19, 2025 · 11m
The central message emphasizes that living the Christian life requires being filled with the Holy Spirit, as mere belief or good behavior is insufficient. The speaker urges listeners to earnestly seek this power, comparing it to needing an electrical connection. Furthermore, the sermon warns believers not to grieve the Holy Spirit by engaging in sin, cutting remarks, or worldly behaviors, recognizing the Spirit's intimate role in our lives like breath.
1h 7mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Three Promises of the New Covenant -- Zac Poonen -- May 11, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 13, 2025 · 1h 7m
The speaker emphasizes that merely confessing sins and expecting salvation is insufficient; believers must embrace the full blessing of the New Covenant, which includes the ability to hear God's voice daily. He warns against complacency, arguing that true discipleship requires a passionate, wholehearted life for Christ, not just a desire to avoid regret in eternity. This commitment must be fueled by a continuous desire—a deep 'thirst'—for the Holy Spirit, which is a continuous experience, not a one-time event.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 7 | Daily Devotion | Seek To Understand Every Word Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 6, 2025 · 10m
The speaker urges listeners to take God's Word seriously, comparing a superficial understanding of scripture to a farmer avoiding rocks in a field. He emphasizes that Christians must actively seek to understand difficult verses rather than glossing over them. Furthermore, he stresses that true spirituality requires prioritizing the spirit over the mind and body, noting that only humanity was created with the capacity to connect with God.
51mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
What Genuine Reverence for God Produces — Zac Poonen — May 04, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 5, 2025 · 51m
The central message is that pleasing God requires only faith, which is simply believing that the Creator loves us unconditionally, regardless of our imperfections. The speaker uses the analogy of earthly parents' unconditional love to contrast with the overwhelming goodness of God. He emphasizes that God's love is so profound that even our best efforts pale in comparison, leading to the gift of the Holy Spirit.
29mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Presence of the Lord When We Break Bread — Zac Poonen — May 03, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 4, 2025 · 29m
The central message is that the greatest aspect of the Christian life is experiencing the tangible, daily presence of Christ, which is facilitated by the Holy Spirit. The speaker warns against confusing the Spirit's work with mere outward signs, emphasizing that true presence prevents sin and leads to genuine obedience. He urges listeners to pray for the Holy Spirit to make Christ's presence real, both in worship and in daily life, allowing the Scriptures to burn the heart rather than just the mind.
1h 31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Brothers Q&A — Zac Poonen — April 30, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 1, 2025 · 1h 31m
The speaker advises that while not all scripture passages hold equal weight, meditating on passages, especially when connecting the Old Testament to the New Testament (where Jesus quotes the Old), is highly beneficial. He uses the example of John 7:38 and Ezekiel 47 to illustrate that understanding the progressive nature of receiving the Holy Spirit requires careful study, emphasizing that the Spirit's work flows from the innermost being. He also notes that meditation helps one understand that spiritual growth involves being filled with the Spirit while remaining grounded in reality.
56mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
7: The Three Floors of the Christian Life — Zac Poonen — April 20, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2025 · 56m
The speaker argues that a truly godly life is inherently exciting, contrasting this with the boredom experienced by many Christians who have compromised in secret areas. He draws parallels between spiritual growth and the steady, unstoppable progression of dawn's light, emphasizing that true growth is continuous and visible. Ultimately, the message urges believers to move beyond merely following religious 'laws' toward living by the Spirit, which removes the veil and allows the likeness of Christ to manifest in one's life.
1h 14mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
5: God Breaks Our Pride to Bless Us — Zac Poonen — April 19, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2025 · 1h 14m
The central message is that Christian living must be characterized by living according to God's will, following the pattern of 'from God, through God, to God.' Jesus exemplified this by living his entire life to fulfill the Father's will, which required him to be fully connected to the human race. Practically, this means that every aspect of life, including eating and drinking, must be done for the glory of God, requiring constant dependence on the Holy Spirit and self-discipline.
56mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
3: Godliness With Contentment — Zac Poonen — April 18, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2025 · 56m
The central message is that true godliness is revealed in Christ and is characterized by contentment. The speaker warns against using godliness as a means for financial gain, emphasizing that genuine godliness leads to a profound contentment with one's lot. A key evidence of this contentment is the ability to always give thanks, which is presented as a promise associated with being filled with the Holy Spirit.
1h 1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
2: Fulfilling God's Plan for Your Life — Zac Poonen — April 18, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2025 · 1h 1m
The speaker emphasizes that believers should live lives characterized by peace and fearlessness, drawing parallels between Jesus' teachings and the necessity of understanding original language meanings in scripture. A major focus is on the comprehensive nature of Christ's suffering, noting that He bore not only our sins but also our sicknesses, which He experienced fully to identify with humanity. This leads to the conclusion that true spiritual growth requires linking the baptism in the Holy Spirit with the daily 'way of the cross'—a willingness to be tempted and afflicted.