Speaker: Zac Poonen
Title: Being Broken and Poured Out
Date: 07/12/2026
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
The central message is that Christians must strive to be a constant reflection of Jesus by being willing to be broken and poured out for others daily, not just during formal communion. The speaker emphasizes examining oneself to see if one has resisted yielding their will or emptying themselves before the Lord. Ultimately, true discipleship requires embracing the way of the cross in every aspect of life.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Avoiding the idolatry of selfTrue worship requires fleeing from the idolatry of our own desires, honor, and self-worship.
The symbolism of the broken bread and poured wineJust as Jesus broke the bread and poured out the wine, we are called to be broken and poured out for others.
Examining ourselves before taking communionWe must examine our lives to see if we have truly been broken and poured out since we last partook of the Lord's Supper.
What it means to be poured out and brokenTo be poured out is to be emptied of self, and to be broken is to yield our own will to God's.
No excuse for resisting God's willSince God does not allow temptations to exceed our strength, we have no excuse for failing to be broken or poured out in our daily lives.1 Corinthians 10:13
Speaker: Zac Poonen
Title: Being Broken and Poured Out
Date: 07/12/2026
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
The central message is that Christians must strive to be a constant reflection of Jesus by being willing to be broken and poured out for others daily, not just during formal communion. The speaker emphasizes examining oneself to see if one has resisted yielding their will or emptying themselves before the Lord. Ultimately, true discipleship requires embracing the way of the cross in every aspect of life.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Avoiding the idolatry of selfTrue worship requires fleeing from the idolatry of our own desires, honor, and self-worship.
The symbolism of the broken bread and poured wineJust as Jesus broke the bread and poured out the wine, we are called to be broken and poured out for others.
Examining ourselves before taking communionWe must examine our lives to see if we have truly been broken and poured out since we last partook of the Lord's Supper.
What it means to be poured out and brokenTo be poured out is to be emptied of self, and to be broken is to yield our own will to God's.
No excuse for resisting God's willSince God does not allow temptations to exceed our strength, we have no excuse for failing to be broken or poured out in our daily lives.1 Corinthians 10:13
