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11mOctober 26 | Daily Devotion | God Writes His Laws in our Minds and Hearts | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 25
13mOctober 25 | Daily Devotion | Develop the Habit of Listening to the Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 24
12mOctober 21 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Reveals God's Thoughts | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 20
8mOctober 4 | Daily Devotion | Without Me You Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 3
11mOctober 1 | Daily Devotion | Seek For The Spirit Of The Fear Of The Lord | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 30
10mSeptember 27 | Daily Devotion | God Will Help Us To Walk As Jesus Did | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 26
12mSeptember 26 | Daily Devotion | Are You A Total Failure? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 25
1h 9mZac Poonen - "I Believe, Therefore I Confess" | Austin CFC | 2024-09-22
Zac Poonen · Sep 23
3m 18sHow Do You Know You're Baptized In The Holy Spirit - By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 19
9mSeptember 19 | Daily Devotion | Sin Of Not Being Filled With The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 18
11mSeptember 17 | Daily Devotion | Revelation Changes Your Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 16
25mHow To Show Our Gratitude To The Lord - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 5
13mSeptember 4 | Daily Devotion | Seek The Baptism of The Holy Spirit To Bless Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 3
51mSanctification | 1. A Pure Spirit - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 3
41mYou Are Very Valuable to God — Zac Poonen — September 1, 2024
Zac Poonen · Sep 2
1h 0mA Spirit-Controlled Tongue - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 30
1h 4mThe Spirit Of Reality - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 30
1h 15mGeneral Q&A — Zac Poonen — August 24, 2024
Zac Poonen · Aug 27
1h 11m3. Submitting to Christ’s Authority in His Body — Zac Poonen — August 24, 2024
Zac Poonen · Aug 26
1h 5m2. The Holy Spirit Reveals the Hidden Life of Jesus — Zac Poonen — August 24, 2024
Zac Poonen · Aug 26
8mAugust 27 | Daily Devotion | Jesus, Our Example as the Spirit-Filled Man | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 26
10mAugust 26 | Daily Devotion | Distinguish between Spiritual and Soulish Christian | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 25
3h 8m18th Aug 2024 - CFC Bangalore - The Origin and Growth of CFC Bangalore - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 23
11mAugust 16 | Daily Devotion | Seeing Jesus in the Scriptures | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 15
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.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 26 | Daily Devotion | God Writes His Laws in our Minds and Hearts | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 25, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes that God writes His law into our minds, giving us the desire to do His will, and into our hearts, giving us the strength to do it. True Christian life requires humility, acknowledging that even the desire to follow God comes from the Holy Spirit, not from personal effort. Ultimately, we must cooperate with God's grace by agreeing with His will, allowing Him to strengthen our hearts to overcome sin.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
October 25 | Daily Devotion | Develop the Habit of Listening to the Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 24, 2024 · 13m
The speaker discusses the struggle between the desires of the flesh and the will to live according to God's law, referencing Romans 7. He emphasizes that feeling convicted about sin is a sign of being born again, but this conviction should not lead to self-condemnation. True freedom comes from understanding that living by the Spirit, not by rules, results in no condemnation, allowing believers to confess sin immediately and seek forgiveness.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
October 21 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Reveals God's Thoughts | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 20, 2024 · 12m
The central message emphasizes that true understanding of God's will comes not from human intellect or extensive study of books, but through the direct revelation of the Holy Spirit. The speaker warns against relying solely on academic knowledge of scripture, cautioning that this can lead to doctrinal error. He urges listeners to seek revelation from the Spirit, comparing it to the difference between the letter of the law and the life given by the Spirit.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
October 4 | Daily Devotion | Without Me You Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 3, 2024 · 8m
The message uses the story of Peter's fishing failure to illustrate that God works mysteriously, often allowing believers to experience failure or confusion. The central lesson is that no Christian can do anything significant without the power of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing dependence on Christ rather than personal experience or knowledge. True discipleship requires acknowledging this absolute need for divine power.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 1 | Daily Devotion | Seek For The Spirit Of The Fear Of The Lord | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 30, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that true wisdom, beginning with the fear of the Lord, requires moving beyond judging life by mere sensory input (sight, hearing) or personal opinion. The speaker emphasizes that one must cultivate the humility of a child to process experiences and scripture through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This process is necessary to live daily in Christlikeness, mirroring God's creative work in Genesis.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
September 27 | Daily Devotion | God Will Help Us To Walk As Jesus Did | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 26, 2024 · 10m
The message emphasizes the necessity of daily repentance and dependence on God, drawing heavily from the Lord's Prayer. It stresses that Christian life requires daily forgiveness—both forgiving others and asking God for forgiveness for unconscious sins. Ultimately, the speaker encourages listeners to live by the principles of Jesus, relying on the Holy Spirit's strength to forgive and overcome temptation, thereby modeling a life where God's will comes first.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
September 26 | Daily Devotion | Are You A Total Failure? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 25, 2024 · 12m
The central message is that true spiritual life requires reaching a 'zero point'—a realization of personal inability to keep God's standards—which leads to receiving the Holy Spirit. Forgiveness and grace are not earned through works or rituals but are freely given through the blood of Christ. The speaker emphasizes relying on God's new mercies every morning and putting God first in life to overcome challenges.
1h 9mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - "I Believe, Therefore I Confess" | Austin CFC | 2024-09-22
Zac Poonen · Sep 23, 2024 · 1h 9m
The central message emphasizes that Christian growth and ability to live according to Christ are dependent on faith, specifically referencing the principle 'according to your faith be it unto you.' The speaker urges listeners to believe fully in God's promises, recognizing that obedience requires relying on the Holy Spirit's power rather than personal strength. He encourages believers to emulate Jesus' principles of life and overcome discouragement by maintaining a constant state of spiritual health.
3m 18sCFC India
How Do You Know You're Baptized In The Holy Spirit - By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 19, 2024 · 3m 18s
The speaker addresses the common misconception regarding the 'mark' of being baptized in the Holy Spirit, clarifying that tongues are not the required sign. Instead, the core message is that the Holy Spirit grants power, which empowers an individual to be effective in the specific ministry God has called them to. True power enhances one's existing calling—whether it's being a mother, teacher, or something else—rather than automatically transforming them into an evangelist.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
September 19 | Daily Devotion | Sin Of Not Being Filled With The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 18, 2024 · 9m
The central message emphasizes that Christians must be filled with the Holy Spirit, drawing a parallel between being filled with the Spirit and avoiding drunkenness. The speaker cautions against accepting counterfeits regarding the Spirit's operation, asserting that Jesus' life is the true benchmark. Key signs of being filled include the ability to love everyone, even enemies, and the capacity to cry out to God as 'Abba, Father.'
11mCFC Daily Devotions
September 17 | Daily Devotion | Revelation Changes Your Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 16, 2024 · 11m
The central message emphasizes that true understanding of God's truths, especially the New Covenant, comes through 'Revelation' from the Father, not just intellectual study. The speaker warns against spiritual complacency, noting that merely hearing teachings without deep understanding leads to shallow ministry. He stresses that a foundational 'fear of God' is necessary to properly grasp and live out the grace of God.
25mCFC India
How To Show Our Gratitude To The Lord - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 5, 2024 · 25m
The speaker emphasizes that true gratitude to Christ is not merely wanting to go to heaven, but actively living a life of devotion to Him on Earth. He warns against spiritual complacency, urging listeners to follow the 'ancient way' taught by the Apostles—which involves daily self-denial and taking up the cross. The core message is that while salvation is by grace, it requires actively sowing to the Spirit, which is the path to finding true rest from anxiety and fear.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
September 4 | Daily Devotion | Seek The Baptism of The Holy Spirit To Bless Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 3, 2024 · 13m
The message uses the parable of the persistent friend to illustrate the need for persistence in seeking the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life is not self-centered but focused on being a blessing to others, drawing parallels to Jesus' words about living water. He encourages believers to seek the Spirit not just for personal sin-victory, but to overflow with a life that blesses others.
51mCFC India
Sanctification | 1. A Pure Spirit - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 3, 2024 · 51m
The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual growth, or sanctification, is entirely God's work, not something humans can produce through effort or discipline. He advises that believers must resist the temptation to sacrifice the quality of their ministry work for the sake of quantity, remembering that God is more interested in the quality of the work. Ultimately, genuine sanctification must begin with God's initiating work in the heart, distinguishing it from self-effort.
41mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
You Are Very Valuable to God — Zac Poonen — September 1, 2024
Zac Poonen · Sep 2, 2024 · 41m
Satan attempts to make us feel worthless, but God created humanity uniquely, forming us from dust and breathing life into us, which demonstrates our immense value. The speaker emphasizes that we are valuable to God regardless of our achievements, and this security comes from knowing that Jesus promises not to leave us as orphans, but instead to send the Holy Spirit as our constant Helper.
1h 0mCFC India
A Spirit-Controlled Tongue - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 30, 2024 · 1h 0m
The speaker emphasizes that the control of the tongue is the ultimate test of one's spirituality, drawing parallels between the tongues of fire at Pentecost and the warning against uncontrolled speech. He argues that faith without works, particularly the work of controlling one's speech, renders one's entire religion worthless, comparing it to a body without a spirit. The message urges listeners to guard their tongues, as they are the most important instrument the Holy Spirit intends to use for effective witness.
1h 4mCFC India
The Spirit Of Reality - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 30, 2024 · 1h 4m
The speaker emphasizes that true grace is not merely God overlooking sin, but the power enabling believers to overcome deep-seated sins like lust and anger. He distinguishes between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant, arguing that Jesus brought 'truth'—which means reality—allowing believers to live truthfully in their innermost being. Ultimately, he stresses that genuine faith requires reading the Bible directly rather than relying on tradition or cultural influences.
1h 15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
General Q&A — Zac Poonen — August 24, 2024
Zac Poonen · Aug 27, 2024 · 1h 15m
The speaker discusses developing faith, emphasizing that it comes from hearing and meditating on God's Word, particularly the New Testament. He advises starting with simple faith in Christ's forgiveness and warns against seeking great things in faith before mastering the small things. Regarding sin, he affirms that overcoming specific sins is possible through the Holy Spirit's help and persistent effort, contrasting this with being a mere robot by emphasizing the value of free will and genuine love.
1h 11mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
3. Submitting to Christ’s Authority in His Body — Zac Poonen — August 24, 2024
Zac Poonen · Aug 26, 2024 · 1h 11m
The sermon emphasizes that true Christian life requires submission not only to Christ's direct guidance but also to the local church's authority, viewing the body metaphorically. The speaker contrasts self-pity with true sorrow for others and stresses that even knowledgeable or morally upright Christians still require the anointing of the Holy Spirit to serve. Ultimately, one must be connected to the head (Christ) and obedient to the body (the local church) to be a functional member.
1h 5mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
2. The Holy Spirit Reveals the Hidden Life of Jesus — Zac Poonen — August 24, 2024
Zac Poonen · Aug 26, 2024 · 1h 5m
The speaker advises listeners to start their day by spending time in prayer with God, treating it as a habit, and to sing songs to Jesus. Drawing from Hebrews 8, he emphasizes that knowing God starts with the least, like a child, rather than intellectual prowess. He concludes by encouraging believers to adopt the mindset of a little child—one that simply enjoys God without concern for status or cleverness—to progress deeper into the Kingdom of Heaven.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
August 27 | Daily Devotion | Jesus, Our Example as the Spirit-Filled Man | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 26, 2024 · 8m
Jesus inaugurated a new way of life in the Spirit, moving beyond the Old Covenant where the Spirit was merely 'upon' people. The key difference is that the Spirit can now dwell *within* the believer, allowing the 'rivers of Living Water' to flow from the innermost being. This new life is achieved through the cleansing power of Jesus' blood, which justifies us, and the indwelling Holy Spirit, which empowers us to keep Christ's commandments.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 26 | Daily Devotion | Distinguish between Spiritual and Soulish Christian | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 25, 2024 · 10m
The sermon distinguishes between three types of Christians: spiritual, solish, and carnal. Spiritual Christians are governed by the Spirit, carnal Christians live in endless cycles of fleshly sin, and solish Christians are intellectual, living primarily in their minds. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual maturity requires understanding this distinction, which is revealed by the Holy Spirit, not just intellect, to overcome sin and realize one's inheritance in Christ.
3h 8mCFC Bangalore Live
18th Aug 2024 - CFC Bangalore - The Origin and Growth of CFC Bangalore - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 23, 2024 · 3h 8m
The sermon reflects on the gathering of the church from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing that the church is a unified body built by God's grace. It draws heavily on Ephesians 3, focusing on being strengthened by the Spirit so that Christ may dwell in the hearts of believers. The central message is gratitude for God's enduring love and the continuous work of the Holy Spirit within the church.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
August 16 | Daily Devotion | Seeing Jesus in the Scriptures | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 15, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that the scriptures do not contain eternal life; rather, they testify about Jesus Christ, who is the true source of life. True spiritual understanding requires the operation of the Holy Spirit, which reveals Jesus in all of scripture, moving believers from mere knowledge to a personal encounter with Christ. The speaker urges listeners to study the Bible not as a set of laws, but with the goal of seeing Jesus in every passage, mirroring the ministry of the Holy Spirit.