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1h 15mGeneral Q&A — Zac Poonen — August 24, 2024
Zac Poonen · Aug 27
57m1. Knowing Jesus Christ Personally More and More — Zac Poonen — August 23, 2024
Zac Poonen · Aug 26
10mAugust 21 | Daily Devotion | All Things Are Possible If You Can Believe | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 20
10mAugust 20 | Daily Devotion | If You Fear God You Need Fear Nothing Else | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 19
7mAugust 14 | Daily Devotion | A Life Without Anxiety Or Worry | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 13
13mAugust 10 | Daily Devotion | We Are Called To Be Witnesses of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 9
13mAugust 5 | Daily Devotion | The Narrow Way That Leads To Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 4
13mAugust 4 | Daily Devotion | Eternal Life is to Know God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 3
1h 2mI Believe, Therefore I Confess — Zac Poonen — July 17, 2024
Zac Poonen · Jul 18
12mJuly 10 | Daily Devotion | Freedom From Self-Condemnation | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 9
8mJuly 7 | Daily Devotion | Love God And He Will Provide For Your Needs | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 6
10mJuly 1 | Daily Devotion | Let Us Show Gratitude | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 30
10mJune 30 | Daily Devotion | Seek The Kingdom Of God First - What Does It Mean? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 29
10mJune 29 | Daily Devotion | God Honours Those Who Honour Him | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 28
10mJune 23 | Daily Devotion | Beware Of The Leaven Of Unbelief | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 22
11mJune 14 | Daily Devotion | What Jesus Wants From Us? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 13
10mJune 12 | Daily Devotion | Seek To Be Faithful In Little Things | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 11
46mZac Poonen - The Meaning of Repentance
Zac Poonen · Jun 11
13mJune 7 | Daily Devotion | The Most Important Thing In Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 6
10mJune 2 | Daily Devotion | Let Your Love Abound With Discernment | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 1
10mMay 30 | Daily Devotion | Why God Allows You To Fall | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 29
9mMay 29 | Daily Devotion | Worship And Fear Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 28
11mMay 20 | Daily Devotion | Yield Your Tongue To The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 19
7mMay 17 | Daily Devotion | The Lord Is My Helper; I Will Not Be Afraid | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 16
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.
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.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
1. Knowing Jesus Christ Personally More and More — Zac Poonen — August 23, 2024
Zac Poonen · Aug 26, 2024 · 57m
The speaker encourages the audience to deepen their personal relationship with Jesus by becoming consciously aware of His presence in daily activities, such as singing. He emphasizes that this requires persistent practice, drawing parallels between developing awareness in worship and understanding the core gospel message from Acts 2. Ultimately, the message points to dwelling in God's presence, which the speaker asserts is the source of fullness of joy, contrasting it with a 'subnormal' Christian life.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 21 | Daily Devotion | All Things Are Possible If You Can Believe | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 20, 2024 · 10m
The sermon emphasizes that all things are possible through belief, drawing parallels from Jesus' teachings on wealth and the Kingdom of Heaven. The speaker urges listeners to confront their potential spiritual hypocrisy—admitting they are 'rich' in earthly terms—and to exercise faith in God's promises, particularly that sin will no longer rule over believers. True faith requires honest self-assessment and unwavering belief in God's Word.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 20 | Daily Devotion | If You Fear God You Need Fear Nothing Else | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 19, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that fearing God means fearing nothing else, as God's care is perfect. The speaker explains that fear often increases when our reverence and respect for God diminish, leading to compromise in our lives. True reverence for God leads to freedom from fear, and Jesus's life demonstrates that even when tempted by fear and money, He overcame through reverence for the Father.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
August 14 | Daily Devotion | A Life Without Anxiety Or Worry | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 13, 2024 · 7m
The central message is that a truly poor in spirit person, like a child, is free from anxiety because they trust completely in a caring Father. Anxiety stems from feeling like an orphan who lacks a reliable father figure. The speaker emphasizes that believers should remember God's care, citing the example of sparrows, and instead of worrying about everything, they should cast their burdens onto the Lord.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
August 10 | Daily Devotion | We Are Called To Be Witnesses of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 9, 2024 · 13m
The message emphasizes that believers are called to be witnesses of God, speaking only as God's utterances, which requires being filled with the Holy Spirit. True faith is depicted as a life of constant dependence on God, like a branch drawing life from the Tree of Life. Furthermore, the speaker stresses that hearing God requires a clear conscience, urging listeners to forgive others daily to remain attuned to God's voice.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
August 5 | Daily Devotion | The Narrow Way That Leads To Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 4, 2024 · 13m
The message emphasizes that true life requires walking the entire 'narrow way,' not just passing through a narrow gate, cautioning against doctrines like 'once saved, always saved.' The speaker stresses the importance of understanding the full truth by balancing scripture, noting that the devil often quotes scripture to mislead. Ultimately, he advises that true Christian life requires a balance of repentance and faith, and that genuine service to God is never motivated by money.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
August 4 | Daily Devotion | Eternal Life is to Know God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 3, 2024 · 13m
True eternal life is not merely a state of endless existence but is defined by the deep knowledge of God the Father and Jesus Christ. This knowledge leads to a desire to serve actively in the church, moving beyond mere attendance. The speaker urges listeners to cultivate a desperate thirst for a deeper relationship with Christ, which will result in an overflowing life that blesses others.
1h 2mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
I Believe, Therefore I Confess — Zac Poonen — July 17, 2024
Zac Poonen · Jul 18, 2024 · 1h 2m
The speaker emphasizes that true faith is not merely intellectual belief but a complete, helpless dependence upon God, likened to a branch remaining attached to a tree. Overcoming the world requires confidence in three things: God's unconditional love, His almighty power, and His perfect wisdom. Furthermore, faith must be outwardly expressed, as believing in the heart must be confessed with the mouth, resulting in salvation.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
July 10 | Daily Devotion | Freedom From Self-Condemnation | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 9, 2024 · 12m
The message contrasts the 'old Covenant' as a ministry of condemnation with the 'New Covenant' as a ministry of righteousness. The speaker emphasizes that true repentance is an act of the will, not self-condemnation, and that believers should rest in the assurance that Christ's blood cleanses from sin. Ultimately, believers are declared righteous (justified) by faith, meaning they are treated as if they had always been righteous, not just that they never sinned.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
July 7 | Daily Devotion | Love God And He Will Provide For Your Needs | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 6, 2024 · 8m
The central message is that true devotion to God requires prioritizing the pursuit of righteousness, peace, and joy over the love of money. The speaker uses personal testimony to illustrate that by focusing on the Kingdom of God, God provides for all needs, contrasting this with the futile accumulation of wealth. He urges the audience to examine their lives and live as living testimonies of God's provision.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 1 | Daily Devotion | Let Us Show Gratitude | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 30, 2024 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that gratitude must be a constant, heartfelt expression in all aspects of life, moving beyond mere ritual. The speaker warns against treating one's relationship with God as a business transaction, contrasting this with the grace found in the New Covenant. True gratitude, exemplified by the Cross of Christ, should motivate every action and prevent one from living under the curse of the Old Covenant.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 30 | Daily Devotion | Seek The Kingdom Of God First - What Does It Mean? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 29, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that seeking the Kingdom of God first means pursuing righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit, rather than focusing solely on external acts like evangelism or material success. True peace encompasses peace with God (freedom from condemnation), peace in one's heart (freedom from anxiety), and peace with people (forgiveness and lack of bitterness). This state is achieved through faith in Christ's righteousness, which brings a joy that endures through trials.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 29 | Daily Devotion | God Honours Those Who Honour Him | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 28, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that God promises to honor those who honor Him, drawing from 1 Samuel 2:30. The speaker emphasizes that honoring God is demonstrated through faithfulness in small, daily matters, such as paying taxes honestly and being accountable in all dealings. Ultimately, true honor comes from dedicating one's entire life—body, mind, and personality—to God, especially by teaching the next generation to uphold truth even when it causes suffering.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 23 | Daily Devotion | Beware Of The Leaven Of Unbelief | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 22, 2024 · 10m
The sermon warns against the 'leaven of unbelief,' drawing parallels to the Sadducees who doubted the resurrection. The central message is that unbelief manifests when believers limit God's power to only what is doctrinally sound, failing to trust Him with current anxieties or problems. True faith means recognizing God's almighty power, even when facing seemingly insurmountable issues, and maintaining trust in His perfect love even after personal failures.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
June 14 | Daily Devotion | What Jesus Wants From Us? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 13, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that true worship involves declaring to Jesus that nothing on earth is desired more than Him, as exemplified by Psalm 73:25. The speaker emphasizes that genuine spirituality comes from being a worshipper, not just knowing scripture, and that this devotion must remain constant even when life circumstances change. Ultimately, the goal is to love Christ supremely, prioritizing Him above career, wealth, comfort, or even ministry itself.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 12 | Daily Devotion | Seek To Be Faithful In Little Things | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 11, 2024 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that faith, not human reason or understanding, is the greatest asset in the Christian life. The speaker draws from Proverbs 3 to warn against leaning on reason, citing Jesus's consistent praise of faith, even in seemingly insignificant acts. He also stresses the importance of appreciating others, even unbelievers, and notes that true discipleship requires humility and an honest heart, free from hypocrisy.
46mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Meaning of Repentance
Zac Poonen · Jun 11, 2024 · 46m
Zac Poonen teaches that true spiritual growth requires sensitivity to God's correction and reproof, illustrating how submission to discipline—rather than resistance—positions believers for greater usefulness in God's kingdom. He emphasizes that repentance and faith are inseparable foundations of Christian life, and that most modern preaching neglects the corrective and exhortative content that comprises the bulk of New Testament teaching.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
June 7 | Daily Devotion | The Most Important Thing In Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 6, 2024 · 13m
The most important commandment is to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, which supersedes all other concerns. The speaker argues that most life tensions, including those in marriage and church fellowship, stem from failing to prioritize this all-encompassing love for God. True freedom from anxiety comes from seeking God's kingdom first, as taught in Matthew 6:33.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 2 | Daily Devotion | Let Your Love Abound With Discernment | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 1, 2024 · 10m
The central message emphasizes the necessity of developing discernment, which is distinct from judging others. The speaker advises believers to be wise as serpents but harmless as doves, urging the audience not to be fooled by appearances or pass judgment prematurely. True wisdom involves trusting in God's ultimate revelation rather than relying solely on one's senses or immediate opinions.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 30 | Daily Devotion | Why God Allows You To Fall | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 29, 2024 · 10m
God's way often involves allowing us to reach a 'zero point'—a place of total failure—because this breaking is necessary preparation for God to fill us with the Holy Spirit and use us mightily. The message assures listeners that even if they feel like total failures, God still loves them and is praying that their faith will not fail. True faith is believing in God's love even after repeated failures.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 29 | Daily Devotion | Worship And Fear Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 28, 2024 · 9m
The speaker uses the story of Abraham and Isaac to illustrate that true fear of God is demonstrated through secret, costly obedience, not public displays of emotion. He argues that genuine worship is a private sacrifice or self-denial that costs something, contrasting this with superficial singing or emotional excitement during services. Ultimately, God sees the heart's obedience when no one else knows.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 20 | Daily Devotion | Yield Your Tongue To The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 19, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes that true faith must manifest in works, arguing that faith without works is dead, citing James 2. It draws heavily from James 1:19, urging believers to be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. The speaker contrasts this with modern Christian complacency, arguing that believers should possess a 'holy anger' when witnessing sin or the exploitation of others for profit, mirroring Jesus' righteous indignation.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
May 17 | Daily Devotion | The Lord Is My Helper; I Will Not Be Afraid | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 16, 2024 · 7m
The message encourages believers to adopt a bold confidence rooted in God's faithfulness rather than human planning or self-reliance. The speaker emphasizes that our confidence must rest in God's power, citing scriptures like Hebrews 13:6 and Isaiah 46:3 to counter fear regarding future difficulties. True strength comes from acknowledging that 'with Christ I can do everything,' accepting God's will even when it involves enduring trials.