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15mRight Attitudes When We Break Bread | ನಾವು ರೊಟ್ಟಿ ಮುರಿಯುವಾಗ ಹೊಂದಬೇಕಾದ ಸರಿಯಾದ ಮನೋಭಾವಗಳು |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17
10mRight Attitudes When We Break Bread - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17
17mAppointment of Sacramento Facilitators - Andrei Pavlov, Joseph Beregovoy, Abel Babalai
Zac Poonen · Jul 15
45mCommitment To The Local Church | ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಸಭೆಗೆ ಸಮರ್ಪಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Jul 14
24mCommitment To The Local Church - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 14
54mZac Poonen - Building Christ’s Church as a Body
Zac Poonen · Jul 13
1h 22mZac Poonen - Q&A Session | Austin CFC | 2026-07-08
Zac Poonen · Jul 10
10mJuly 3 | Daily Devotion | Fellowship Is Different From Friendship | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 2
11mJuly 2 | Daily Devotion | Seeking The Right Fellowship | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 1
7mZac Poonen - Judge Yourself and You Will Not Be Judged (Breaking of Bread)
Zac Poonen · Jun 15
42mNCCF Conference 2026 - Building Your Home in a Godly Way - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 9
NCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
10h 8mNCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
NCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
43mValue Everyone in the Body of Christ — Zac Poonen — May 24, 2026
Zac Poonen · May 25
10mThe Beginning of CFC in Tamilnadu
Zac Poonen · May 7
1h 15m4. From God, Through God and to God — Zac Poonen — April 18, 2026
Zac Poonen · Apr 22
53mBeing Filled with the Spirit and Building Christ's Body — Zac Poonen — March 22, 2026
Zac Poonen · Mar 22
9mJanuary 29 | Daily Devotion | Don’t Be Deceived: Bad Company Corrupts Good Morals | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 28
9mJanuary 26 | Daily Devotion | Don't Despise Others But Encourage Them | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 25
12mJanuary 18 | Daily Devotion | God Shuts Down The Accusations Of Satan | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 17
9mJanuary 14 | Daily Devotion | There Should Be These Two Movements In Your Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 13
1h 9mZac Poonen - What God Wants You and Your Church To Be | Austin CFC | 2025-11-16
Zac Poonen · Nov 17
12mNovember 9 | Daily Devotion | Revelation On My Own Wretchedness And The True Church | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 8
August 3 | Daily Devotion | Repentance Is The Mark Of Being Truly Born Again | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Repentance is the defining mark of a truly born-again Christian. Without genuine repentance—a turning away from sin with changed behavior—one's claim to conversion is hollow and superficial.
15mCFC India
Right Attitudes When We Break Bread | ನಾವು ರೊಟ್ಟಿ ಮುರಿಯುವಾಗ ಹೊಂದಬೇಕಾದ ಸರಿಯಾದ ಮನೋಭಾವಗಳು |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17, 2026 · 15m
The central message is that when gathered around the Lord's table, believers must abandon any tendency to compare themselves or others in terms of status or greatness. Instead, they should adopt a mindset characterized by mutual love, trust, and recognizing God's grace despite human imperfection. The speaker emphasizes that our focus should be on Christ's service rather than internal competition.
10mCFC India
Right Attitudes When We Break Bread - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17, 2026 · 10m
The sermon emphasizes adopting a servant-hearted attitude when gathered together, drawing lessons from the disciples arguing over who was greatest at the Last Supper. Instead of judging or competing, believers should emulate Christ's example by serving one another and showing patience with imperfections. Ultimately, this requires having faith in each other's potential for growth toward unity in God's kingdom.
17mNCCF Church
Appointment of Sacramento Facilitators - Andrei Pavlov, Joseph Beregovoy, Abel Babalai
Zac Poonen · Jul 15, 2026 · 17m
The message focuses on the proper structure and function of church leadership, emphasizing that New Testament practice appointed elders rather than pastors. The speakers prayed for the newly ordained facilitators, urging them to lead by example, be anointed with the Holy Spirit, and build up the local body of Christ. They stressed that true ministry requires humility, submission to God's word, and reliance on divine power over personal qualifications.
45mCFC India
Commitment To The Local Church | ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಸಭೆಗೆ ಸಮರ್ಪಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Jul 14, 2026 · 45m
The sermon emphasizes that Christian life requires active commitment and self-giving to the body of Christ, drawing parallels between physical anatomy and church membership. The speaker warns against spiritual selfishness ('स्वार्थತೆ'), noting that merely receiving from the local church without contributing or committing oneself is insufficient. True discipleship involves daily denial of self and actively participating in the body's life.
24mCFC India
Commitment To The Local Church - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 14, 2026 · 24m
The speaker uses the breaking of bread as a symbol for commitment to the Body of Christ, emphasizing that true membership requires active participation, not just receiving benefits. He warns against spiritual passivity, comparing inactive members to paralyzed body parts that burden others. Ultimately, he encourages believers to assess their contributions by asking what they have done for the church, drawing inspiration from the woman who poured out expensive ointment.
54mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Building Christ’s Church as a Body
Zac Poonen · Jul 13, 2026 · 54m
The sermon contrasts building a church based on human ambition (like the Tower of Babel) versus building it according to God's divine pattern (like the Tabernacle). The speaker warns that structures built for human glory will eventually be destroyed, while those built precisely as God commands—in every detail—will bear the glory of the Lord. True church life requires adherence to established divine patterns rather than impressive human efforts.
1h 22mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - Q&A Session | Austin CFC | 2026-07-08
Zac Poonen · Jul 10, 2026 · 1h 22m
The discussion centers on how to address sin or error within the church while maintaining purity and love. The key takeaway is that one's motive must be examined: if the goal is Christ's glory and the purity of the church, speaking up (either directly or through elders) is necessary. Paul's confrontation with Peter serves as an example that upholding gospel truth for the sake of the church supersedes personal comfort or seniority.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 3 | Daily Devotion | Fellowship Is Different From Friendship | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 2, 2026 · 10m
True fellowship is not merely spending time together (friendship) but maintaining a genuine connection with God through a clear conscience. This spiritual connection, likened to the brain controlling all body parts, allows believers to function perfectly within the Body of Christ even when physically separated. The key to this deep communion is confessing sin and keeping one's conscience right.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 2 | Daily Devotion | Seeking The Right Fellowship | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 1, 2026 · 11m
Drawing from Ezekiel 37, the sermon distinguishes between mere congregations (a group of unconnected people), clubs (people who care for each other but lack divine connection), and the true Church. The speaker emphasizes that a genuine church must be spiritually alive, connected to Christ (the Head), and functioning as an interconnected body through the Holy Spirit's power. True fellowship requires this direct connection to Christ rather than just social or organizational grouping.
7mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Judge Yourself and You Will Not Be Judged (Breaking of Bread)
Zac Poonen · Jun 15, 2026 · 7m
The central message encourages believers to approach fellowship, especially at the Lord's table, with an earnest desire for connection rather than a critical or judging spirit. The speaker draws parallels from Jesus' example and Paul's warning regarding judgment on the final day, advising that we should focus on praying for others instead of forming negative opinions about them. Ultimately, the goal is to achieve a state where there will be no judgment against us.
42mNCCF Church
NCCF Conference 2026 - Building Your Home in a Godly Way - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 9, 2026 · 42m
The message emphasizes that the Christian life requires reflecting Jesus by growing in personal purity, functioning within the local church, and maintaining a godly family. Zac Poonen notes that the New Testament establishes clear standards for family life, citing 1 Timothy 3, which requires an elder to manage his own home well. Ultimately, he stresses that the primary goal for both the home and the church is to manifest the peace Jesus repeatedly offered to His disciples after the resurrection.
0sNCCF Church
transcribingNCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2026 · 0s
The ultimate goal for Christians is to reflect Jesus Christ in all aspects of life. This transformation happens individually through cultivating personal purity and corporately by becoming fully engaged members of the local church. The message emphasizes that both personal holiness and corporate church function are necessary for this reflection.
10h 8mNCCF Church
NCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2026 · 10h 8m
The speaker emphasizes that the goal of the Christian life is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation must happen both individually through personal purity and corporately by functioning as members within the local church. The overall message centers on building up the body of Christ through holiness and humility.
0sNCCF Church
transcribingNCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2026 · 0s
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation happens both individually through personal purity and corporately by functioning fully within the local church.
43mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Value Everyone in the Body of Christ — Zac Poonen — May 24, 2026
Zac Poonen · May 25, 2026 · 43m
The sermon emphasizes that becoming Christ-like requires more than just ceasing negative behaviors like anger and slander; it demands eliminating all distinctions between people within the church. The speaker uses examples from Jewish/Gentile divisions, racial tensions in America, and caste systems in India to illustrate that true Christian unity means loving and accepting everyone regardless of background, culture, or perceived status.
10mCFC India
The Beginning of CFC in Tamilnadu
Zac Poonen · May 7, 2026 · 10m
A dramatic AI-reenactment recounting how Zac Poonen's 1982-1983 ministry trips to Madras, Madurai, and Tuticorin led to the founding of CFC (Christian Fellowship Church) in Tamil Nadu. Through preaching on the Sermon on the Mount, the dangers of unbiblical titles and the love of money, and the New Testament pattern of church life, a group of young believers was convicted to leave their denomination and gather as a simple New Testament-style church. The story emphasizes that the work grew not through human strategy but through obedient following of God's leading.
1h 15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
4. From God, Through God and to God — Zac Poonen — April 18, 2026
Zac Poonen · Apr 22, 2026 · 1h 15m
The speaker contrasts the true church, described as the holy city Jerusalem, with false religious movements, symbolized by Babylon the Great. He warns that merely claiming to be a Christian is insufficient; true salvation requires a deep understanding of what it means to be devoted to Christ. He urges listeners to study the New Testament thoroughly to avoid deception and follow the narrow way of discipleship.
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Being Filled with the Spirit and Building Christ's Body — Zac Poonen — March 22, 2026
Zac Poonen · Mar 22, 2026 · 53m
The speaker shares his personal testimony of conversion, emphasizing that his draw to Christ was not based on self-interest but on the wonder of His love displayed on the cross. He urges listeners to read the Bible not as a storybook, but as a living word that draws them into a deep, personal relationship with Jesus. Ultimately, he stresses the importance of the fellowship of believers, as the Lord desires to build His body through His people.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
January 29 | Daily Devotion | Don’t Be Deceived: Bad Company Corrupts Good Morals | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 28, 2026 · 9m
The central message warns against the corrupting influence of bad company, drawing from 1 Corinthians 15:33. The speaker emphasizes that corruption is a slow process of self-deception, urging listeners to honestly assess who they genuinely enjoy spending time with—worldly people or godly ones. True Christian life is marked by seeking fellowship with those who share a commitment to Christ, and the choice of company ultimately determines one's spiritual trajectory.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
January 26 | Daily Devotion | Don't Despise Others But Encourage Them | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 25, 2026 · 9m
Zac Poonen teaches that encouragement and fatherly love accomplish far more than criticism and despising others. Using biblical examples and personal stories, he emphasizes that true spiritual leaders act as fathers rather than mere teachers, addressing problems wisely and with compassion, especially toward those who struggle or fall away, as God treats us according to how we treat others.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
January 18 | Daily Devotion | God Shuts Down The Accusations Of Satan | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 17, 2026 · 12m
The message uses Zechariah 3 as a picture of the believer's life, contrasting Satan's accusations with the Lord's cleansing and clothing with Christ's righteousness. It emphasizes that while we all have imperfections, the believer's response, modeled by Zechariah, is to support and encourage a brother or sister rather than criticizing them. Ultimately, maintaining the church's light requires the sacrificial outpouring of life from fellow believers, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
January 14 | Daily Devotion | There Should Be These Two Movements In Your Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 13, 2026 · 9m
Zac Poonen teaches that Christians should experience two essential movements in their lives: first, a personal journey from sin and defeat to victory (Egypt to Canaan), and second, a movement from spiritual isolation and money-centered living toward genuine fellowship in obedience to God's word (Babylon to Jerusalem). He contrasts the old covenant pattern of one-man ministry with the new covenant emphasis on two-by-two partnership and genuine community, warning against both personal spiritual complacency and isolation from others.
1h 9mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - What God Wants You and Your Church To Be | Austin CFC | 2025-11-16
Zac Poonen · Nov 17, 2025 · 1h 9m
The speaker emphasizes that preaching and speaking God's word must always be done with the primary motive of pleasing Jesus Christ, rather than seeking human approval. He urges the congregation to maintain a constant awareness of the Lord's presence during worship and meetings. Ultimately, the goal of church gatherings should be for every attendee to leave feeling personally convicted by the Lord's presence, as if they met with Him directly.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
November 9 | Daily Devotion | Revelation On My Own Wretchedness And The True Church | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 8, 2025 · 12m
The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual understanding comes through divine revelation, which is given to the humble, not the clever. He urges listeners to experience profound self-loathing, crying out like Paul, "Oh, wretched man that I am," as a sign of genuine rebirth. Furthermore, he contrasts the true church, described by God's pattern, with counterfeit movements (like Babylon) that mimic the true church but are built on impurity and deception.