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10mMay 5 | Daily Devotion | Be Subject To One Another In The Fear Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 4
9mMay 2 | Daily Devotion | God Works In Those Who Are Sick And Tired Of Themselves | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 1
7mMay 1 | Daily Devotion | Seeing Our Need To Fulfill Our Calling | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 30
8mApril 30 | Daily Devotion | The Gift We Must Seek To Serve Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 29
9mApril 23 | Daily Devotion | Life In The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 22
1h 51m21st April 2024 - CFC Bangalore - How To Escape Deception - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21
11mApril 22 | Daily Devotion | Walking According To The Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21
9mApril 14 | Daily Devotion | The Invisible Crown That You Can Have On Earth | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 13
12mApril 7 | Daily Devotion | God Had Provided Something Better For Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6
1h 0mAvoiding The Cross is like Worshipping Satan — Zac Poonen — April 5, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 6
11mMarch 29 | Daily Devotion | Entering Into God's Rest | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 28
11mMarch 21 | Daily Devotion | Seek For The Witness Of The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 20
22mZac Poonen - Repentance, Dying To Self and Being Filled with the Spirit
Zac Poonen · Mar 12
10mMarch 6 | Daily Devotion | Let Your Home Be Heaven On Earth! | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 5
8mFebruary 16 | Daily Devotion | How Early Apostles Overcame Fear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 15
51mThe Lord Will Provide All Your Need - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 29
10mJanuary 14 | Daily Devotion | Let Your Speech Always Be Seasoned With Salt | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 13
1h 4mQuestion And Answer (Youth Meeting)
Zac Poonen · Jan 11
12mJanuary 10 | Daily Devotion | Dying To Self Leads You To A Much Better Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 9
14mJanuary 7 | Daily Devotion | Think More In Terms of Being Than Doing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 6
14mJanuary 3 | Daily Devotion | New Covenant Is The Inner Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 2
1h 12mGod Is Our Father And Jesus Is Our Example - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 4
16mWhy God Gave Us The Bible | ದೇವರು ನಮಗೆ ಸತ್ಯವೇದವನ್ನು ಏಕೆ ನೀಡಿದರು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Nov 23
26mZac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 11: Family Life in the New Covenant
Zac Poonen · Nov 13
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.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 5 | Daily Devotion | Be Subject To One Another In The Fear Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 4, 2024 · 10m
The message emphasizes that resisting the devil requires being filled with the Holy Spirit, which is achieved through desperate thirst and faith. Furthermore, it addresses marital roles by teaching husbands to be subject to their wives in the fear of Christ, understanding that wives are weaker vessels and fellow heirs with equal standing before God. This understanding requires husbands to treat their wives with the respect due to a queen.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 2 | Daily Devotion | God Works In Those Who Are Sick And Tired Of Themselves | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 1, 2024 · 9m
The sermon uses Genesis 1 as an allegory for human spiritual life, noting that humanity starts in a state of being 'formless, empty, and dark' after the fall. True restoration, which mirrors becoming like Christ, requires being 'sick and tired' of one's current state and being filled by both the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. The speaker warns that good works or adherence to scripture without the Spirit leads only to a 'good life,' not the life of Christ, which requires selfless motives.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
May 1 | Daily Devotion | Seeing Our Need To Fulfill Our Calling | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 30, 2024 · 7m
The central message emphasizes that seeing Jesus is seeing the Father, highlighting Jesus' humility, compassion, and opposition to those who profit from religion. The speaker urges believers to embrace the commission, comparing it to being an ambassador for Christ, and stresses that the first step to fulfilling this calling is repentance and being filled with the Holy Spirit, which empowers believers to go forth as witnesses.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
April 30 | Daily Devotion | The Gift We Must Seek To Serve Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 29, 2024 · 8m
The central message is that the desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit must be directed toward serving others, rather than just seeking personal experiences. The speaker challenges listeners to consider what they want to use the Spirit's power for—such as forgiving others, loving neighbors, or encouraging family—and to be willing to pay the necessary price for this transformation. Ultimately, the speaker emphasizes that being filled with the Spirit enables every believer to be a blessing by encouraging, challenging, and building up others in their daily lives.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 23 | Daily Devotion | Life In The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 22, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that living in the Holy Spirit means consistently manifesting the life of Jesus Christ in one's daily life, which requires daily self-denial, or 'dying of Jesus.' This process involves being willingly delivered into difficult or challenging circumstances, as God uses these moments to reveal Christ's life—including kindness, humility, and forgiveness—through our words and conduct. Ultimately, this personal transformation is meant to flow outward, becoming a 'river' that blesses others.
1h 51mCFC Bangalore Live
21st April 2024 - CFC Bangalore - How To Escape Deception - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21, 2024 · 1h 51m
The sermon focuses on worshiping God's sovereignty and faithfulness, drawing heavily from hymns and scripture readings. The core message encourages believers to lift up praise to God, recognizing Him as the Almighty King who is in control of all things. It concludes with a call to approach the throne of grace with expectation, asking for the Holy Spirit's guidance to be transformed into the likeness of Christ.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 22 | Daily Devotion | Walking According To The Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes that living in the Spirit requires a daily, deliberate choice to walk by the Spirit rather than the flesh, which is not automatic. True life in Christ involves continually taking up the cross by allowing the 'sword' to fall on our self-life, which brings a delight similar to discarding garbage. This surrender is necessary for spiritual growth, discernment, and ultimately, life and peace.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 14 | Daily Devotion | The Invisible Crown That You Can Have On Earth | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 13, 2024 · 9m
The message warns that even the most spiritual believers can lose God's anointing if they become complacent or fail to hold fast to what God has given them. The speaker contrasts earthly recognition (like an elder's title) with the invisible anointing of God, emphasizing that true spiritual gifting requires humility and constant reliance on God's Spirit. He concludes by encouraging listeners to desire this invisible anointing over any earthly accolades.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
April 7 | Daily Devotion | God Had Provided Something Better For Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6, 2024 · 12m
The central message is that the greatest calling for Christians is not performing spectacular miracles or doing impressive works, but rather following Jesus' example. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life involves continually depending on the Holy Spirit and modeling Christ's example in daily living, such as attitude toward sin, money, and family. He concludes by pointing to Hebrews 12:1-2, stating that running the race by looking unto Jesus is far superior to any historical miracle.
1h 0mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Avoiding The Cross is like Worshipping Satan — Zac Poonen — April 5, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 6, 2024 · 1h 0m
The speaker encourages the audience to adopt a heart reflecting God's immense love, rather than one of judgment, drawing parallels between idol worship and viewing God with a frown. He emphasizes that true Christian joy stems from the realization of God's boundless love, citing John 17:23 as a profound comfort. Furthermore, he discusses the need for believers to allow the Holy Spirit to root and ground them in love so that Christ can dwell completely at home in their hearts, drawing from Ephesians 3.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
March 29 | Daily Devotion | Entering Into God's Rest | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 28, 2024 · 11m
The central message is the necessity of entering into God's true rest, which is not merely the seventh-day observance but a deep, initial fellowship with God, as exemplified by Adam and Eve. The speaker warns that neglecting this rest leads to a life where believers feel constantly scrutinized by God, rather than experiencing His joy and acceptance. This true rest is achieved through intimacy with God, best facilitated by the Holy Spirit.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
March 21 | Daily Devotion | Seek For The Witness Of The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 20, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes that Christian life requires continuous spiritual progress, comparing it to the daily progression seen in creation. The speaker warns against complacency, stressing that true security must come from the internal witness of the Holy Spirit confirming one's identity as a child of God, rather than external validation like baptism or church commitment. Believers must continually seek this assurance to live confidently knowing God's care and provision.
22mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Repentance, Dying To Self and Being Filled with the Spirit
Zac Poonen · Mar 12, 2024 · 22m
Zac Poonen teaches that spiritual growth is a continuous journey from conversion to Christ's return, requiring constant repentance (a complete 180-degree turn from sin) and progressive transformation to become more Christlike. He emphasizes that true repentance is not a one-time event but an ongoing practice, and that genuine faith is demonstrated through daily purification and lifestyle change, not mere head knowledge.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
March 6 | Daily Devotion | Let Your Home Be Heaven On Earth! | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 5, 2024 · 10m
The message emphasizes living a balanced Christian life characterized by constant gratitude and freedom from grumbling or complaining, citing Philippians 2:4-15. The speaker stresses that this requires acknowledging our inability to live righteously on our own, necessitating reliance on the Holy Spirit's work within us. True spiritual breakthrough, like Lazarus's resurrection, only occurs when we reach a point of complete personal depletion, yielding to God's timing and power.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
February 16 | Daily Devotion | How Early Apostles Overcame Fear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 15, 2024 · 8m
The message warns that in the last days, many will faint from fear due to global instability, but those who are grounded in God will stand firm. True security comes not from earthly things like money or institutions, but from placing confidence in the unshakeable Rock, which is God. The ultimate antidote to fear is being continuously filled with the Holy Spirit, as demonstrated by the disciples only after Pentecost.
51mCFC India
The Lord Will Provide All Your Need - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 29, 2024 · 51m
The central message emphasizes that the proper 'dress' for God's presence is humility, which must be worn toward God and one another. The speaker stresses that true humility leads to victory over sin, citing scripture like 1 Peter 5:5. He encourages continuous spiritual disciplines, including seeking more humility, meditating on God's mercy, and being continually filled with the Holy Spirit while daily taking up the cross by dying to self.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
January 14 | Daily Devotion | Let Your Speech Always Be Seasoned With Salt | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 13, 2024 · 10m
The message emphasizes that a true life change requires more than just hearing a good sermon; it demands a fundamental shift in one's entire value system, modeled after Jesus' careful conduct. A key focus is on seasoning one's speech with grace, comparing it to adding salt to food, and recognizing that what comes out of the mouth reveals what is in the heart. Ultimately, the speaker urges listeners to depend on the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit, rather than relying on worldly means, to live like Christ.
1h 4mCFC India
Question And Answer (Youth Meeting)
Zac Poonen · Jan 11, 2024 · 1h 4m
The session addresses questions regarding church discipline, advising that concerns should be brought to godly elders for confidential counsel rather than being aired publicly. It also discusses self-discipline, emphasizing that discipleship requires self-control in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. Ultimately, the speaker encourages patience, perseverance, and trusting in God's provision and the Holy Spirit's help during the process of sanctification.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
January 10 | Daily Devotion | Dying To Self Leads You To A Much Better Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 9, 2024 · 12m
The central message is that the Christian life requires a commitment to 'die to self' daily, which is presented as a greater reality and blessing than the miracles of the Old Covenant. This daily surrender allows the life of Jesus to be manifested in the believer's body, leading to the reception of the Holy Spirit, which is compared to filling a cup beyond mere cleansing.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
January 7 | Daily Devotion | Think More In Terms of Being Than Doing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 6, 2024 · 14m
The message contrasts the Old Covenant with the New Covenant, emphasizing that true spiritual greatness comes not from external gifts or performance, but from possessing the Holy Spirit within. The speaker urges the audience to focus on 'being' Christlike in their daily lives and conversations rather than merely 'doing' religious works. Being filled with the Spirit allows one to relate to God with a genuine, intimate relationship, as exemplified by the Spirit crying out 'Abba, Abba' from within.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
January 3 | Daily Devotion | New Covenant Is The Inner Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 2, 2024 · 14m
The central message emphasizes that the New Covenant focuses on the inner life, which is revealed by the Holy Spirit, rather than mere human understanding or adherence to external doctrines. The speaker argues that possessing knowledge without revelation leads to a life that cannot overcome sin, contrasting this with the experiential faith of the early church. Ultimately, salvation depends on cleaning the heart and inner life, as God looks at the heart, not just outward appearance.
1h 12mCFC India
God Is Our Father And Jesus Is Our Example - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 4, 2023 · 1h 12m
The central message emphasizes that true church gathering must occur by the Holy Spirit, not merely by assembling in the name of Jesus. The speaker warns against allowing worldly concerns, especially money, to supersede the focus on Christ's presence. He stresses that experiencing God's presence, which brings fullness of joy, requires maintaining a clear conscience, which fundamentally involves forgiving others.
16mCFC India
Why God Gave Us The Bible | ದೇವರು ನಮಗೆ ಸತ್ಯವೇದವನ್ನು ಏಕೆ ನೀಡಿದರು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Nov 23, 2023 · 16m
The Bible was given by God primarily for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness so that believers can become complete men and women of God. True study involves meditating on Scripture daily, focusing not on accumulating knowledge but on allowing the Holy Spirit to reveal Christ within the text. Understanding Scripture requires a humble heart, not just intellectual intelligence.
26mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 11: Family Life in the New Covenant
Zac Poonen · Nov 13, 2023 · 26m
The sermon reviews the tenets of the New Covenant, covering topics like the seriousness of sin, forgiveness, and the role of the Holy Spirit. It then shifts focus to family life, arguing that unlike the Old Covenant, the New Testament places a high emphasis on it. The speaker emphasizes that a key mark of being filled with the Holy Spirit is proper family conduct, citing passages like 1 Timothy 3 and Ephesians 5, which link spiritual fullness to submission and thanksgiving within the family unit.