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Zac Poonen · Aug 7, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
anyway in the scriptures and here in Mark 9:1 Jesus said some amazing words to people who are standing there in front of him he said truly I say to you why does he say truly because he knew some people wouldn't believe
Zac Poonen · Sep 22, 2025 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message emphasizes that pleasing God requires only faith—the simple belief that the creator of the universe loves us unconditionally, just as an earthly parent does. The speaker cautions against feeling condemned by high standards of holiness, reminding the audience that God's love is greater than any earthly love. Ultimately, the sermon urges believers to constantly remember God's boundless goodness when compared to their own efforts.
Zac Poonen · Mar 13, 2024 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
scriptures and sitting in a bus or a train where everybody just gossiping and talking and looking out of the window I'd read the scriptures that's where I read the B study the Bible there is time if you want to make time there is time
Zac Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
younger days. He wrote scripture before he was 30 years old. But Psalm 37 is something he wrote towards the end of his life when he was nearly 70. And he says in Psalm 37 and verse 25.
Zac Poonen · Dec 2, 2025 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
Faith is defined as a helpless dependence upon God, illustrated by the branch that only produces fruit because it remains connected to the tree's sap. Believers should avoid comparing themselves to others, recognizing that all ability comes from Christ, not personal experience or knowledge. True faith means acknowledging one's helplessness and remaining connected to the Head, Christ, to be useful to the body.
Zac Poonen · Jun 6, 2024 · 13m · CFC Daily Devotions
well but I as I read the scriptures I said Lord you're not telling lies you're not teasing us trying to give us something promise something and don't give it I've seen some evil people who not
Zac Poonen · Aug 24, 2025 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
my job. And one of the passages of scripture the Lord spoke to me was from 2 Samuel. I want you to look at that verse. 2 Samuel and chapter 24. It's the last chapter of Samuel. 2 Samuel
Zac Poonen · Feb 16, 2024 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
scripture I mean you may condone it cuz you're not wholehearted but Jesus never condones it tell me any verse in scripture where Jesus condones one sin we saw how Timothy had frequent stomach infirmities that okay the Lord
Zac Poonen · May 15, 2024 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message is that 'with Christ I can do everything,' which is limited only to what is in God's will for one's life. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian living means focusing on God's specific calling rather than competing with others or pursuing worldly ambitions. He advises believers to constantly ask, 'Can I do this in fellowship with Jesus?' to ensure their actions align with God's plan.
Zac Poonen · Jun 22, 2024 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
didn't believe in the resurrection they didn't believe in angels or Spirits or any such thing and that's the leav of the Sadducees unbelief unbelief in the clear teachings of scripture and you see a lot of it in
Zac Poonen · Feb 12, 2024 · 13m · CFC Daily Devotions
The message warns that discouragement and self-condemnation are 'no entry roads' that believers must avoid. Drawing from David's experience after losing everything, the speaker emphasizes that when things seem hopeless, one must encourage oneself in the Lord. The core message is that God is a God of hope who will fix messes, regardless of who made them, and believers should not succumb to the devil's whispers of inadequacy.
Zac Poonen · Feb 3, 2026 · 13m · CFC Daily Devotions
scripture. It's quite an interesting verse. And he says in verse the last two verses, new wine must be put into new fresh wine skins. But no one after drinking the old wine wants the new. He
Zac Poonen · Sep 10, 2025 · 13m · CFC Daily Devotions
which this giant called anger can crush every day and this giant called sexual lust can crush every day. Now I'm a little grasshopper there. Scripture is given so that we can learn from it for ourselves. All scripture is
Zac Poonen · Jun 17, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
pretty pathetic in the last days for you so though I have certain convictions myself I personally believe the church will go through the tribulation we'll see the Antichrist before Christ returns it's very clear to me in scripture
Zac Poonen · Dec 3, 2025 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
death. That means his prayer was don't let me die spiritually. What is spiritual death? It's always the result of sin. Compare scripture with scripture. James chapter 1 verse 15. Verse
Zac Poonen · Dec 3, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
according to scripture. I don't want to start a crusade against in India, we have a form of slavery still. In many of the villages in India, they don't call it slavery. They call it bonded labor where poor people are made to work for very minimal pay
Zac Poonen · Feb 7, 2025 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
helped me I'm I heard that 60 years ago and I haven't forgotten it and then when I go to scripture and I don't understand something I must say I don't know must be I'll find out that's something I don't know and yet it is
Zac Poonen · Jul 20, 2025 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
according to this verse, this woman's got to be stoned to death." And Jesus says, "That's right. I'm not against scripture. Stone her to death. But let the one who has not committed sin throw the first stone." Now, that's not written in the Old
Zac Poonen · Apr 13, 2026 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen emphasizes that apart from Christ, all human effort amounts to nothing, using John 15:5 as the foundation. He illustrates how works done without dependence on God may appear impressive but are ultimately worthless (wood, hay, and stubble), while only Spirit-empowered works endure for eternity. Poonen challenges believers to examine their true motives and inner attitudes, particularly regarding the love of money, and to recognize their complete dependence on God in all areas of life, ministry, and service.
Zac Poonen · Mar 3, 2024 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
Well pleased, not well pleased. Let's get this clearly in our mind because you'll never hear this in any other church. And I'm showing it to you from scripture. Paul said, "We have an ambition to be well pleasing to the Father."
Zac Poonen · May 28, 2024 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
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.
Zac Poonen · Sep 12, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
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.
Zac Poonen · Sep 22, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
go just give us time it's in Scripture why is it when you open the Bible right in the middle you come into Song of Solomon because God wanted that to be the relationship between a husband and wife there's nothing wrong in that and
Zac Poonen · Jan 4, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
explain it in words doesn't matter how are you tempted every day Hebrews 4:15 says Jesus was tempted like that some people say Jesus was like Adam there's not a single verse in scripture which says that Jesus was like Adam but still there are such clever