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58mZac Poonen · Feb 22
1h 0mZac Poonen · Feb 21
1h 0mZac Poonen · Feb 20
58mZac Poonen · Feb 20
57mZac Poonen · Feb 13
1h 1mZac Poonen · Feb 11
1h 7mZac Poonen · Feb 5
49mSantosh Poonen · Feb 3
58mZac Poonen · Feb 1
57mZac Poonen · Jan 31
59mZac Poonen · Jan 30
57mNCCF Church · Jan 22
1h 11mZac Poonen · Dec 16
1h 5mZac Poonen · Nov 27
54mNCCF Church · Nov 22
1h 1mSantosh Poonen · Nov 18
22mZac Poonen · Nov 18
55mZac Poonen · Nov 6
26mNCCF Church · Nov 6
1h 2mZac Poonen · Nov 6
2h 31mZac Poonen · Oct 27
1h 42mZac Poonen · Oct 18
1h 7mZac Poonen · Oct 18
50mSantosh Poonen · Oct 9
58mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 22, 2014 · 58m
The speaker emphasizes that every believer has a unique function or 'burden' within the Body of Christ, and most Christians fail to understand this concept. He advises believers to discover their God-given calling gradually, warning against being swayed by every doctrine or trying to be proficient in everything. True Christian service must flow from the heart and be done out of love for Jesus, not for money or honor.
1h 0mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 21, 2014 · 1h 0m
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of authenticity in Christian life, warning against unreality and hypocrisy, which he notes Jesus condemned more than anything else. He encourages listeners to accept themselves as God made them, regardless of perceived shortcomings or achievements. Furthermore, he advises focusing only on the small circle of things within one's control and leaving the massive circle of uncontrollable circumstances to God.
1h 0mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 20, 2014 · 1h 0m
The speaker emphasizes the profound privacy of the human mind, contrasting it with God's desire to share His thoughts with believers. He draws parallels between the intimacy of a marriage and the relationship with God, noting that familiarity can lead to contempt if one takes God's presence for granted. Ultimately, true understanding of God's freely given thoughts comes not just from reading scripture, but from being filled with the Holy Spirit.
58mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 20, 2014 · 58m
The speaker encourages believers to maintain a pure testimony, emphasizing that God's love is unconditional, contrasting this with feelings of unworthiness. He advises that instead of waiting for formal instruction, believers should conduct a daily 'checkup' of their inner lives by deeply studying scripture. Ultimately, the message shifts to embracing the image of a joyful, rejoicing God, contrasting it with the fear of a frowning deity.
57mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 13, 2014 · 57m
The speaker draws two primary lessons from Genesis chapters 2 and 3. First, God desires fellowship with man before any work or sacrifice, citing Mary and Martha to illustrate that ministry efforts are secondary to a relationship with God. Second, the breath of God, which gave Adam life, is analogous to the Holy Spirit, which is what truly distinguishes a believer from mere humanity or from other Christians.
1h 1mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 11, 2014 · 1h 1m
The central message is that true Christian life requires shifting focus from self-centeredness to being God-centered, mirroring Jesus' life which was centered on the Father. The speaker emphasizes that genuine repentance is a 180-degree turn away from self-focus toward prioritizing God's glory. Knowing God as Father leads to a profound security where one no longer seeks to impress others, and this connection is evidenced by crying out
1h 7mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 5, 2014 · 1h 7m
The message encourages reflection on life's journey by drawing parallels from the Israelites' wandering in the wilderness. The central theme, drawn from Psalm 139, is that God's eyes have watched over us from the very beginning, even before birth. This foreknowledge implies that our talents, physical attributes, and even our lifespan are part of God's divine plan for us to use for His glory.
49mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Feb 3, 2014 · 49m
The central message is that true understanding and seeing God come from a pure heart, defined as having an unadulterated devotion to Jesus, rather than mere religious performance. The speaker contrasts this with the superficial piety of the Pharisees and uses Psalm 73 to illustrate that envy of others' prosperity and comparing oneself to others are signs that one has not yet truly seen God. Ultimately, seeing God requires a divine revelation that surpasses human effort or knowledge.
58mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Feb 1, 2014 · 58m
The true mark of a New Covenant Church is not adherence to specific patterns or doctrines, but the tangible presence and power of Jesus Christ within the fellowship. The speaker uses the analogy of the Tabernacle, emphasizing that the glory of God, not just the physical pattern, was its distinctive feature. He urges listeners to ensure that the presence of Jesus is central in their homes, churches, and personal lives.
57mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Jan 31, 2014 · 57m
The central message is that believers are called to bring a 'taste of heaven' into every aspect of earthly life, reflecting the nature of the salt of the earth. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian living involves taking the Bible and Jesus Christ seriously, living only to please God, and recognizing the reality of the heavenly calling, symbolized by the heavenly Jerusalem rather than earthly covenants. He also cautions against focusing excessively on demons while neglecting the ministry and presence of angels.
59mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Jan 30, 2014 · 59m
The speaker emphasizes that understanding faith is critical because it determines eternal destiny, making it more important than any physical medicine. He contrasts the faith of the Old Testament, which often focused on external actions, with the superior faith of the New Testament, which must spring from the heart. True faith requires maintaining both a good conscience and steadfast belief, as God has provided something far superior through Christ.
57mNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Jan 22, 2014 · 57m
The service begins with extended worship, focusing on themes of ascending to a 'higher ground' and finding refuge in God's love. The teaching segment discusses the difference between sympathy and empathy, drawing from Hebrews 4. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus doesn't just sympathize with our weaknesses; He truly empathizes with us, going beyond mere understanding to share our feelings.
1h 11mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · Dec 16, 2013 · 1h 11m
The central message is that the primary calling for Christians is not merely to preach about Jesus, but to live lives that visibly demonstrate who Jesus was. Drawing from Jesus' commission, the speaker emphasizes that by living according to Christ's example—in private life, speech, and handling of resources—one shows the world what God is like, proving that 'who has seen me has seen the Father.'
1h 5mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Nov 27, 2013 · 1h 5m
Jesus demonstrated compassion by associating with tax collectors and sinners, which drew criticism from the Pharisees who believed in rigid separation based on perceived holiness. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus' ministry was directed toward the spiritually sick, not those who feel they are already righteous. Christians should emulate Jesus by remaining friendly with sinners, recognizing that God's grace is available to all, regardless of past sin.
54mNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Nov 22, 2013 · 54m
The message emphasizes that believers must embrace their new identity as sons and daughters of the Living God, recognizing that this new name and inheritance are secured through Jesus Christ. The speaker draws heavily on Hebrews 7, highlighting Jesus' permanent, eternal priesthood and His ongoing intercession for believers. Ultimately, the core message is to walk out of insecurity and bad moods by claiming this divine identity and relying on Christ's work.
1h 1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 18, 2013 · 1h 1m
The message emphasizes that true spiritual understanding requires deep study of scripture, comparing the need to understand spiritual meaning to looking up words in a dictionary. The core focus is on Jesus' profound value for fellowship with the Father, which he feared losing even more than physical death. The speaker urges listeners to value this relationship above all else, recognizing that sin breaks this fellowship.
22mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Nov 18, 2013 · 22m
The central message is that believers in the New Covenant are called to be sons, not mere servants, in their relationship with God. While old covenant stewardship involved serving a master, the new covenant calls for a son's attitude of total surrender, exemplified by Jesus stating, "All things that are mine are thine." This means recognizing that everything—talents, money, health—belongs to God and using it entirely for Him, rather than calculating what is owed or what return is expected.
55mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen · Nov 6, 2013 · 55m
The speaker emphasizes that true knowledge of Jesus requires recognizing Him as the Savior who forgives sin, rather than merely a 'forgiver' who addresses only outward sins. He contrasts the 'real Jesus' with a 'different Jesus' who offers earthly blessings but not freedom from sin. Furthermore, he distinguishes the Holy Spirit's work—which leads to holiness—from mere emotional displays, urging listeners to focus on the core gospel message found in the New Testament.
26mNCCF Church
CFC Messages · Nov 6, 2013 · 26m
The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual life comes not from merely studying scripture, but from having a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, viewing the Bible as a guide to Him. He warns against the tendency to treat scripture as the source of life, rather than recognizing that the scriptures illuminate the face of Christ, who is the source of eternal life. The core message is to maintain a continual, replenishing relationship with Christ, acknowledging that our words of life must flow from Him.
1h 2mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen · Nov 6, 2013 · 1h 2m
The central message is that knowing Jesus is fundamentally about understanding God as a loving Father, not merely as a judge or policeman. The speaker emphasizes that Christian life must progress beyond simply confessing sins to fulfilling God's specific purpose for one's life on Earth. True discipleship requires an intimate, personal relationship with God, moving beyond theoretical knowledge to lived experience.
2h 31mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Oct 27, 2013 · 2h 31m
The central message emphasizes that genuine worship and praise must stem from a deep, personal reason or experience. The speaker uses examples from scripture, such as the descendants of Korah and Mary, to illustrate that true devotion is rooted in recognizing one's own sinfulness and the immense grace received through Jesus Christ. Ultimately, the reason for loving Jesus is the realization of His sacrificial love, which makes all other earthly possessions insignificant.
1h 42mCFC India
transcribingZac Poonen · Oct 18, 2013 · 1h 42m
This video appears to be a question-and-answer session featuring Zac Poonen. The content likely addresses various theological or practical Christian questions, drawing from the teachings related to seeing the glory of Christ.
1h 7mCFC India
Zac Poonen · Oct 18, 2013 · 1h 7m
The central message is that the primary ministry of the Holy Spirit is to reveal the glory of Jesus Christ, not merely through the study of scripture. While one can study the Bible extensively, this can lead to accumulating doctrine without truly seeing Christ's glory. True revelation, as exemplified by Peter, comes through the Holy Spirit, allowing one to see the glory of Jesus Christ, which is superior to mere scholarly knowledge.
50mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Oct 9, 2013 · 50m
The message contrasts the true disciples who immediately left everything to follow Jesus with the great multitude who followed outwardly. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship requires a complete abandonment of one's current life, possessions, and agendas, unlike those who merely bring their 'baggage' and ideas to church. This distinction is crucial for understanding genuine commitment to Christ.