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58mZac Poonen - The Fear of the Lord is the ABC of Spiritual Wisdom
Zac Poonen · Nov 25
2h 0m24th Nov 2024 - CFC Bangalore | Some Practical Instructions For A Godly Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 24
14mNovember 22 | Daily Devotion | Noah, An Example To Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 21
1m 57sWhat Is Repentance? - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 18
42mThe Importance Jesus Gave to Faith -- Zac Poonen -- November 6, 2024
Zac Poonen · Nov 7
11mNovember 07 | Daily Devotion | Have Faith that God Can Solve All Your Problems | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 6
13mNovember 06 | Daily Devotion | God Will Supply All Your Needs | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 5
9mNovember 04 | Daily Devotion | Having The Spirit of Christ is to Lean Only upon God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 3
14mNovember 01 | Daily Devotion | Eternal Life is to Know God, not His Actions | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 31
13mOctober 27 | Daily Devotion | Cast Your Burdens Upon the Lord and He will Sustain You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 26
11mOctober 20 | Daily Devotion | Have You Understood Faith? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 19
57mTwo Parts of the Word of the Cross - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 18
11mOctober 18 | Daily Devotion | Always Have a Clear Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 17
9mOctober 10 | Daily Devotion | Count Everything As Rubbish To Gain Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 9
11mOctober 9 | Daily Devotion | Fervent Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 8
10mOctober 5 | Daily Devotion | Perplexed, But Not Despairing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 4
9mOctober 2 | Daily Devotion | Blessed Is The One Who Doesn't Take Offense At Me | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 1
12mSeptember 28 | Daily Devotion | Keeping Our Eyes Fixed On The Goal | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 27
1h 9mZac Poonen - "I Believe, Therefore I Confess" | Austin CFC | 2024-09-22
Zac Poonen · Sep 23
9mSeptember 24 | Daily Devotion | You Can Walk As Jesus Walked | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 23
11mSeptember 15 | Daily Devotion | The Danger Of The Love Of Money | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 14
12mSeptember 13 | Daily Devotion | From Trials To Abundance Through Grace | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 12
12mSeptember 2 | Daily Devotion | Preserving Our Devotion To Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 1
1h 7m4. Following Jesus On the Narrow Way — Zac Poonen — August 24, 2024
Zac Poonen · Aug 27
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.
58mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Fear of the Lord is the ABC of Spiritual Wisdom
Zac Poonen · Nov 25, 2024 · 58m
The fear of the Lord is the foundational foundation of Christian wisdom and spiritual maturity, comparable to learning the alphabet before advancing to higher learning. Speaker Zac Poonen contrasts the apostles, who learned reverence for God for 30 years before encountering grace, with modern Christians who hear only about grace and forgiveness from childhood, resulting in a shallow faith that lacks power and victory over sin. True forgiveness from God is meant to deepen our fear and reverence of Him, not to enable casual disobedience.
2h 0mCFC Bangalore Live
24th Nov 2024 - CFC Bangalore | Some Practical Instructions For A Godly Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 24, 2024 · 2h 0m
The sermon, though heavily interspersed with worship music, focuses on themes of God's enduring presence and faithfulness through life's trials. Key messages include remembering that God is always on the throne, never abandoning His people, and that Jesus remains the constant truth amidst change. The overall call is to maintain faith and worship Him with a grateful heart.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
November 22 | Daily Devotion | Noah, An Example To Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 21, 2024 · 14m
God tests believers in small areas of life to prepare them for greater trials, requiring them to prioritize God over worldly acceptance or loss. Noah serves as an example of faith, drawing a clear line between the world and God's truth by building the ark, an act that condemned the world. This requires believers, especially parents, to live visibly according to God's values, demonstrating that God is primary in all aspects of life.
1m 57sCFC India
What Is Repentance? - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 18, 2024 · 1m 57s
The Apostle Paul preached consistently on two main subjects: repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ. True repentance is not merely facing sin while keeping one eye on God; it requires a complete turn away from anything displeasing to God, like the military command 'about turn.'
42mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Importance Jesus Gave to Faith -- Zac Poonen -- November 6, 2024
Zac Poonen · Nov 7, 2024 · 42m
The central message emphasizes that unbelief is a sin, not merely a weakness, especially for believers who have received the Holy Spirit. True faith involves trusting that God controls all circumstances and that no trial will exceed our ability, citing 1 Corinthians 10:13. The speaker also stresses the need for faith in God's complete forgiveness and His promise not to hold our sins against us, contrasting this with the tendency to dwell on past failures.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
November 07 | Daily Devotion | Have Faith that God Can Solve All Your Problems | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 6, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes that when facing overwhelming problems, one must look to God's power rather than their own strength, drawing lessons from Jehoshaphat's victory. The core message is that God can solve any problem, as evidenced by Jesus' miracles, and that trials are designed by God to build character and faith. True faith requires humility to receive God's word and to overcome the whispers of unbelief.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
November 06 | Daily Devotion | God Will Supply All Your Needs | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 5, 2024 · 13m
God promises to supply all our needs according to His riches and glory in Christ Jesus, but this promise is not for everything we want, only what we truly need. To receive wisdom or overcome sin, we must approach God with humility, acknowledging our lack of power, and ask in faith. The speaker emphasizes that God gives generously and never scolds, citing examples from scripture like 2 Chronicles 20 to encourage trust during trials.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
November 04 | Daily Devotion | Having The Spirit of Christ is to Lean Only upon God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 3, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that true Christian living requires adopting the attitude of Christ, who emptied himself of divine equality to become a helpless servant. The speaker urges listeners to stop depending on earthly resources, influential people, or even their own abilities, instead learning to live in complete dependence upon God alone. This surrender mirrors Christ's own life and is the mark of a true man of God.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
November 01 | Daily Devotion | Eternal Life is to Know God, not His Actions | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 31, 2024 · 14m
The central message is that true eternal life is not merely living forever, but rather knowing God and Jesus Christ intimately, as defined by John 17:3. The speaker uses analogies, such as a newly married couple learning to know each other, to illustrate that knowing God requires deep, continuous relationship and understanding of His ways, moving beyond just observing His actions. Therefore, believers must actively strive to get to know God better and better.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
October 27 | Daily Devotion | Cast Your Burdens Upon the Lord and He will Sustain You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 26, 2024 · 13m
The message centers on Psalm 55:22, encouraging listeners to cast all their burdens upon the Lord, who promises to sustain them. The speaker emphasizes that God's faithfulness is reliable, even when facing extreme trials, drawing parallels to the Israelites in the wilderness and the promise that those who seek God's kingdom first will find everything they need. True spiritual strength comes from detaching oneself from earthly attachments and placing ultimate trust in God.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 20 | Daily Devotion | Have You Understood Faith? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 19, 2024 · 11m
True faith is not intellectual knowledge of the Bible, but a helpless dependence upon God, likened to a branch depending on a tree for sap. The speaker emphasizes that this dependence is the source of victory over the world and warns against relying on past experience or cleverness. He urges the congregation to consistently return to the ancient truths taught by the apostles, as these foundational teachings provide the only true path to rest for the soul.
57mCFC India
Two Parts of the Word of the Cross - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 18, 2024 · 57m
The speaker explains that salvation involves three tenses—past, present, and future—and that the Word of the Cross is central to this process. He argues that the Word of the Cross is considered foolishness by both unbelievers and many believers who are content with a superficial understanding of faith. True salvation requires accepting that Christ's work is sufficient, which means turning from self-centeredness to being God-centered, as exemplified by Jesus' purpose to do the will of the Father.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 18 | Daily Devotion | Always Have a Clear Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 17, 2024 · 11m
The speaker outlines the Christian life as a three-story building, starting with the foundation of God's perfect love. He emphasizes that true Christian living requires maintaining a clear conscience by immediately getting up after any slip-up. Achieving victory over sin is a gradual process requiring two key conditions: a deep longing (thirst) for victory and genuine faith, which means believing God is more eager to give His promises than we are to receive them.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
October 10 | Daily Devotion | Count Everything As Rubbish To Gain Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 9, 2024 · 9m
The central message is the necessity of counting everything in life—including achievements, possessions, and even ministry—as rubbish compared to the surpassing value of knowing Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that true devotion means prioritizing Christ above all else, a devotion that cannot be imitated but must come from the Spirit. This radical focus on Christ is what brings the genuine presence of God.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 9 | Daily Devotion | Fervent Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 8, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that the most crucial element of the Christian life is maintaining a fervent, pure devotion to Jesus Christ, which is likened to remaining at the Tree of Life. The speaker warns that focusing too much on secondary Christian practices, such as avoiding sin, being upright, or even specific spiritual gifts like speaking in tongues, can distract from this primary devotion. True Christianity, therefore, means desiring nothing on earth except Christ and making Him the passion of one's life.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
October 5 | Daily Devotion | Perplexed, But Not Despairing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 4, 2024 · 10m
The speaker discusses how God allows believers to experience perplexity, drawing parallels to the mystery of the Gospel. He explains that this state of not knowing the next step is a sign of maturity, comparing it to how parents guide children less as they grow older. Ultimately, the message encourages trusting God's plan even when direction is unclear, pointing to the greater blessing of believing without physical or audible signs of God's presence.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
October 2 | Daily Devotion | Blessed Is The One Who Doesn't Take Offense At Me | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 1, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that believers must learn not to take offense at God, even when His dealings do not align with our expectations or prayers. The speaker warns against the tendency to feel entitled to blessings due to faithfulness, reminding the audience that they deserve nothing but hell. True joy comes from accepting God's sovereignty and trusting Him completely, leading to a life free from complaint or disappointment.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
September 28 | Daily Devotion | Keeping Our Eyes Fixed On The Goal | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 27, 2024 · 12m
The central message encourages believers to keep their eyes fixed on the ultimate goal of becoming more like Christ daily, comparing this focus to driving to a destination. The speaker emphasizes that God's plan is for our eternal good, not just temporary earthly comfort. True Christian living means living in a way that will bring no regret when Christ returns, aligning our lives with God's eternal purpose.
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.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
September 24 | Daily Devotion | You Can Walk As Jesus Walked | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 23, 2024 · 9m
The central message encourages believers to view the command to 'walk as Jesus walked' not as an impossible standard, but as a possibility granted by God's help, which is the language of faith. The speaker warns against the unbelief that treats biblical commands as unattainable, citing the example of the Sermon on the Mount. He cautions against selectively applying scripture, arguing that no part of the New Testament is exempt from God's teaching.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
September 15 | Daily Devotion | The Danger Of The Love Of Money | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 14, 2024 · 11m
The speaker warns against the danger of the love of money, emphasizing that craving for wealth is a root of all evil, not merely possessing it. He uses examples from scripture, like the Israelites craving meat instead of accepting what God provided, to illustrate that prioritizing worldly gain over spiritual fellowship leads to spiritual wasting. Ultimately, he advises that true contentment and focus on God's calling are more valuable than material riches.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
September 13 | Daily Devotion | From Trials To Abundance Through Grace | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 12, 2024 · 12m
True strength comes not from avoiding trials, but from accepting them and experiencing God's grace within them, as illustrated by Paul's acceptance of his thorn. The message emphasizes that God never tests us beyond our ability, and that acknowledging God's sovereignty in difficult circumstances—rather than blaming people—is key to becoming an overcomer. Ultimately, enduring these trials leads to a place of abundance, drawing us to the throne of grace for mercy.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
September 2 | Daily Devotion | Preserving Our Devotion To Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 1, 2024 · 12m
The central message is the vital importance of maintaining a passionate, first-love devotion to Jesus Christ, warning against spiritual complacency that can creep in with a sense of religious 'reputation.' The speaker uses the Song of Solomon and Malachi to illustrate that true devotion is not merely ritualistic attendance but a deep, personal longing for Christ's presence. Losing this initial passion leads to a dry, form-like Christianity.
1h 7mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
4. Following Jesus On the Narrow Way — Zac Poonen — August 24, 2024
Zac Poonen · Aug 27, 2024 · 1h 7m
The sermon emphasizes that the Christian life requires following Jesus on the narrow way, drawing parallels between the journey to find a bride and the spiritual journey toward Christ. The speaker urges listeners to fix their eyes on Jesus, who is the author and perfecter of our faith, recognizing that enduring the cross and daily self-denial is superior to any earthly miracle. True discipleship means having an unwavering focus on Christ's glory rather than the difficulties of the journey.