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for “holiness” · Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 1, 2013 · 1h 2m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker uses Jacob's story from Genesis 28 to illustrate that God meets with sinners, not just the righteous, pointing to a prophetic dream of the ladder representing Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that the greatest need is for people to experience the Holy Spirit's work in their lives, moving beyond mere doctrine to a genuine, heart-level meeting with Jesus. The message concludes by tracing the biblical narrative from Genesis 1, showing God's plan to restore humanity's image after sin corrupted creation.
Zac Poonen · Apr 3, 2023 · 38m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
get postgraduate degrees before we haven't passed the kindergarten let's start with goodness it's easy to be good to somebody who's been bad to you teach your children to be good holiness
Zac Poonen · Nov 4, 2010 · 13m · CFC India
The speaker emphasizes that God's standard of righteousness is impossibly high, meaning no one can keep all commandments perfectly. He argues that all people, regardless of how 'good' they feel, are equally sinful before God, comparing them to vessels with holes. True salvation comes only by accepting the complete righteousness of Christ, not by adding personal good deeds to it. Believers must approach God with empty hands, acknowledging their need for Christ's righteousness.
Zac Poonen · May 6, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
And the root of holiness is not reading the Bible and doing good things. It is when Christ becomes the center of our life. So, if you can understand this simple truth, the root of sin is when self is the center of my life.
Zac Poonen · Oct 20, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
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.
Zac Poonen · Sep 7, 2025 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
holiness, the uprightness and good life I lived as an unconverted person did not make me superior to the worst crook who got converted. And that's what brought me to enjoy my salvation.
Zac Poonen · Nov 4, 2010 · 14m · CFC India
The message discusses the joy that comes from the Holy Spirit, contrasting it with worldly concerns like money. It references scripture regarding the man who fears the Lord, noting that true believers will not be afraid when hearing bad news. The core theme is finding genuine joy and righteousness through the Spirit, rather than superficial displays.
Zac Poonen · May 10, 2011 · 1h 6m · CFC India
This message focuses on the theme of a life guided by the Holy Spirit, specifically addressing how believers can gain the glory of Jesus Christ. The teaching emphasizes that living in the Spirit's guidance is central to experiencing this divine glory.
Zac Poonen · Apr 1, 2020 · 1m 41s · CFC India
The sermon emphasizes that a pure heart allows one to see God in every aspect of life, including difficult circumstances and people. A pure heart is distinct from a clean conscience; while a clean conscience means one has not sinned, a pure heart means that God is the sole focus and ambition of one's entire being. This total dedication to God is the essence of purity.
Zac Poonen · Jun 4, 2019 · 1h 5m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
striven more to be honest than to be holy. The first step to holiness is to be honest. First of all, honest about my sins. Don't I would not want to cover up some wrong attitude I have in my heart by saying, "No, no, no, no, but Lord, it
Zac Poonen · Nov 27, 2013 · 1h 5m · CFC India
Holiness was that you don't mingle with people who got a bad testimony you just Ste clear of them now we have to steer clear of them if you I mean you young people if you find that your worldly friends are pulling you in that direction you must
Zac Poonen · May 24, 2021 · 1h 4m · CFC India
The sermon emphasizes the necessity of being continually filled with the Holy Spirit, drawing parallels to the need for unity and perseverance in the Christian life. The speaker stresses that true Christian living requires an inner life that aligns with one's outward ministry, contrasting this with merely going through the motions. He encourages the congregation to seek this filling daily, as it is essential for spiritual growth and overcoming spiritual defeat.
Zac Poonen · Jan 24, 2022 · 28m · NCCF Church
The speaker contrasts God's work in the Old Testament, where help was external, with the New Testament, where God comes to live inside believers. This internal presence, powered by the Holy Spirit, provides the strength to overcome sin from within, unlike the external help of the past. This internal power is necessary because repeated confession of sin without internal change is insufficient.
Zac Poonen · Aug 3, 2017 · 25m · CFC India
attraction and when you say no to that and you choose God then you're on the pathway of Holiness no man can be holy without his making that choice Which choice the choice that I want my creator
Zac Poonen · Apr 6, 2026 · 51m · CFC India
The speaker shares his personal journey of Christian growth, contrasting his early, fluctuating spiritual life with the biblical ideal of a life that shines brighter and brighter like the dawn. He emphasizes that true spiritual growth requires hitting 'rock bottom'—a point of deep inner failure—before God can lift us up. The culmination of this process for him was receiving the baptism in the Holy Spirit, after which his life began a consistent upward trajectory, fulfilling the promise of Proverbs 4:18.
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2012 · 27m · CFC India
anything. He invites us. And if you want to sin, you can sin. If you want to live a holy life, you live a holy life. Because the moment you are forced, it's no longer holiness. True holiness is that which you do
Zac Poonen · Jul 20, 2020 · 1h 1m · CFC India
The sermon emphasizes the necessity of actively seeking the power of the Holy Spirit. The message encourages the congregation to pursue this divine power, suggesting it is vital for spiritual growth and ministry. The core theme revolves around seeking God's Spirit for empowerment.
Zac Poonen · May 10, 2011 · 1h 1m · CFC India
This message contrasts living by the guidance of the Holy Spirit versus adhering strictly to religious law. The core message emphasizes that true Christian living is characterized by the Spirit's leading, which results in a life of freedom and genuine relationship with God. It encourages believers to walk in the Spirit's power rather than relying on external rules.
Zac Poonen · Jun 3, 2021 · 46m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
christians and especially those pursuing holiness we're not in danger of becoming outright sinners we are in danger of becoming hypocrites actors acting apart particularly when we are before others
Zac Poonen · Jun 12, 2024 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
at so many people who claimed to be baptized in the Holy Spirit and I didn't see the fire of God either in a life of Holiness in their life or even in their Ministry there was no Holiness in their life there was no power in their
Zac Poonen · Aug 26, 2018 · 53m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
and I know that's integrity there's this humility there's love there's purity there's holiness and that's what I want that's eternal life for me eternal life is not in some words it's in a life and I've seen a man who has it and I'm gonna
Zac Poonen · May 26, 2024 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message is that true understanding of Christ and the Christian life comes not from external actions or knowledge, but from the inward work of the Holy Spirit. Jesus taught that the Spirit reveals deeper, internal truths that people cannot grasp otherwise, contrasting this with the external miracles that even atheists can understand. Believers must prioritize their internal walk with God over making a good external impression on others.
Zac Poonen · Sep 29, 2025 · 36m · CFC India
even many believers don't have. Many believers who have a high standard of holiness are not merciful to others. And you may find that in your heart too. I've often said this that when we began to preach holiness in our church, when
Zac Poonen · Nov 15, 2025 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen teaches that believers should earnestly seek the gifts of the Holy Spirit not for personal glory but to serve and bless others. Drawing from his own testimony of seeking the gift of prophecy for over 50 years, he emphasizes that God's grace provides abundance and supernatural enablement for every situation and ministry. He encourages all Christians to pursue spiritual gifts according to God's design, whether visible or hidden roles, trusting that God grants sufficiency for every good work.