May 11 | Daily Devotion | Is It Worth Serving A God Who Demands From Me Everything I Have?

Zac Poonen · May 10, 2024 · 13m · CFC Daily Devotions

The sermon uses Abraham's journey to illustrate the necessity of complete devotion to God, contrasting Abraham's initial disobedience (bringing his father and Lot) with his ultimate obedience. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship requires separating oneself from all earthly attachments—family, ambition, or even one's own children—to fulfill God's will. He concludes by advising listeners to

September 27 | Daily Devotion | God Will Help Us To Walk As Jesus Did | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Sep 26, 2024 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions

The message emphasizes the necessity of daily repentance and dependence on God, drawing heavily from the Lord's Prayer. It stresses that Christian life requires daily forgiveness—both forgiving others and asking God for forgiveness for unconscious sins. Ultimately, the speaker encourages listeners to live by the principles of Jesus, relying on the Holy Spirit's strength to forgive and overcome temptation, thereby modeling a life where God's will comes first.

May 8 | Daily Devotion | Is This The Root Of Our Sin - Part-2 | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · May 7, 2024 · 13m · CFC Daily Devotions

July 17 | Daily Devotion | God Reveals His Secrets To Those Who Fear Him | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jul 16, 2024 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message is that true victory over sin and spiritual death comes only through recognizing that God is the only one who can save us, leading to a reliance on the Holy Spirit. The speaker contrasts physical death with the spiritual death resulting from sin, emphasizing that merely understanding the New Covenant is insufficient; one must live a life empowered by the Spirit to overcome sin. Furthermore, he stresses that the secret of the Lord is revealed to those who fear God, which is the foundation for effective prayer.

January 18 | Daily Devotion | God Shuts Down The Accusations Of Satan | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 17, 2026 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions

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.

March 24 | Daily Devotion | Learn From Jesus To Please The Father | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 23, 2025 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message is that pleasing God is not dependent on visible accomplishments like miracles, preaching, or extensive travel, as exemplified by Jesus's life in Nazareth. Instead, Jesus was pleasing to the Father through his deep knowledge of scripture, which he acquired through diligent study and meditation. The speaker encourages listeners to take scripture seriously, emphasizing that understanding God comes not from clever minds, but from having a pure heart.

January 4 | Daily Devotion | Discerning The Spirit Of Babylon | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 3, 2026 · 13m · CFC Daily Devotions

The message contrasts the 'Spirit of Babylon'—representing spiritual adultery and unfaithfulness to Christ—with the 'New Jerusalem,' which symbolizes the faithful bride of Christ. Spiritual adultery is defined as claiming to be Christian while being devoted to the world system, which is characterized by the lust of the flesh, eyes, and pride of life. True devotion, like the bride, is found in doing the will of God, contrasting with the temptation to focus on mere knowledge rather than spiritual life.

April 4 | Daily Devotion | The Humility of Jesus | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 3, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions

The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship means emulating the humility of Jesus, which is best seen not in grand miracles but in simple acts like washing feet. He argues that the world sees God's greatness in creation, but a true disciple sees it in Christ's humility. Furthermore, he points to the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew, noting that its inclusion of women from morally questionable backgrounds (Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba) proves that Jesus came to call sinners to repentance, not just the righteous.

November 29 | Daily Devotion | A Father Who Provides For All Our Needs | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 28, 2025 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions

The speaker emphasizes that a Christian's ultimate reliance must be on God the Father, not on earthly systems like social security or wealth. He argues that the prayer, "Give us this day our daily bread," is a comprehensive request for all material necessities—food, shelter, and education—which points to a need for consistent work. Ultimately, the most crucial aspect of the Holy Spirit's gift is not speaking in tongues, but the deep, spontaneous knowledge and cry of knowing God as Father.

January 9 | Daily Devotion | Danger Of Backsliding When You Have Wealth And Comfort | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 8, 2026 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions

The sermon warns against the danger of backsliding when believers experience wealth and comfort, using the Israelites' worship of the golden calf as a primary example. The speaker emphasizes that prosperity can lead people to forget God and attribute their success to their own intelligence or efforts. True devotion requires constant remembrance of God, even when circumstances are favorable, and highlights the importance of godly leadership and intercessory prayer.

January 8 | Daily Devotion | Beware When You Become Rich That You Don't Forget God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 7, 2025 · 8m · CFC Daily Devotions

The sermon warns that prosperity and comfort can lead to forgetting God and becoming arrogant, a danger that often strikes when life becomes materially easy. The speaker urges listeners to remember their past struggles and maintain humility, emphasizing that raising children requires intentional spiritual focus and acknowledging parental failure to God for change to occur. True discipleship requires remaining humble before God, regardless of worldly success.

October 11 | Daily Devotion | Recognize And Honor The Presence Of The Lord | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Oct 10, 2025 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions

March 27 | Daily Devotion | All Grace Abounds To Those Who Give Their All To God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 26, 2026 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions

Zac Poonen teaches that God blesses those who surrender everything to Him without holding back, just as Jesus gave all to His Father. Using biblical principles like the law of sowing and reaping and the burnt offering, he emphasizes that partial commitment blocks God's fullness, including the Holy Spirit's power, and that cheerful, complete giving opens the floodgates of God's grace.

April 15 | Daily Devotion | The Most Important Ministry Everyone Should Have | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 14, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message is that the most vital pursuit in life is seeking the glory of the Lord, exemplified by David's desire to dwell in God's presence rather than asking for worldly comforts. The speaker advises believers to prioritize spending time with Jesus, like Mary at his feet, over being overly focused on ministry tasks. Ultimately, true spiritual life is found in seeking God's face, which guarantees provision and strength.

January 22 | Daily Devotion | Discipline Your Body In Order To Win | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 21, 2025 · 6m · CFC Daily Devotions

The message emphasizes that a disciplined life is necessary for the Christian race, drawing parallels to athletes who control their bodies to win. The speaker advises listeners to apply this discipline to their time, money, and especially their bodies through practices like fasting and moderation in eating. Ultimately, this self-discipline is presented as a means to be filled with the Holy Spirit and achieve victory in life.

December 15 | Daily Devotion | The Gate And The Way That Lead To Life | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 14, 2025 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions

Jesus calls believers to enter through the gate of repentance and faith, then walk the narrow way of obedience and transformation found in Matthew 5-7, ultimately arriving at eternal life. The gospel is not merely forgiveness of sins but salvation from sins—Jesus as Savior delivers believers from anger, lust, hatred, greed, and other sins, not just pardon after repeated falling. Many deceived Christians settle for a false gospel of accepting Christ once and living as they please, but true discipleship requires perseverance and progressive victory over sin until the end.

February 28 | Daily Devotion | A Reverential Fear Of God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 27, 2024 · 14m · CFC Daily Devotions

December 12 | Daily Devotion | Seek For The Greater Reward | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 11, 2024 · 8m · CFC Daily Devotions

The speaker emphasizes that the ultimate reward in heaven, according to Revelation 22:12, is not material wealth but closeness to Jesus Christ. He cautions against serving God or others merely to receive a reward, stressing that true service must stem from love and gratitude. The goal of Christian life should be to emulate Christ's selfless love, rather than accumulating earthly or heavenly accolades.

June 14 | Daily Devotion | It Is Possible To Set Our Mind On The Things Above | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jun 13, 2026 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions

The message challenges listeners to move beyond merely understanding Christian doctrine and instead grapple with how to practically live out a heavenly-minded existence. Drawing from passages like Colossians 3:2 and the Sermon on the Mount, the speaker emphasizes that true righteousness is internal—concerning values, motives, and heart attitudes—rather than external performance. The ultimate key to achieving this high standard is not human effort but being filled with the Holy Spirit.

January 2 | Daily Devotion | Walking As Jesus Walked | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 1, 2024 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message emphasizes that true Christian life is defined by actively following Jesus' example, which is not merely doctrinal adherence but a lifestyle of sinlessness and truthfulness. The speaker contrasts this with the Old Covenant and discusses the concept of salvation for all people, including those who die before conversion, through the cleansing power of Christ's blood. He concludes by contrasting the uncountable multitude in heaven with the symbolic 144,000, noting that even the latter group is characterized by never having told a lie.

January 16 | Daily Devotion | To Get Discernment, Glory Only In Jesus Christ | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 15, 2025 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message is that true spiritual depth and discernment come from making Jesus Christ the sole glory in one's life, surpassing all other earthly or spiritual achievements. The speaker warns against subtle sins, such as spiritual pride or comparison, which hinder discernment. He emphasizes that this devotion requires a deep, personal relationship with Jesus, moving beyond mere knowledge to genuine worship and love.

December 2 | Daily Devotion | Our Heavenly Father Knows The Best For Us | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 1, 2025 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions

The sermon emphasizes that God is a good Father who always gives good gifts to those who ask Him, comparing this to the certainty of receiving the Holy Spirit. The speaker uses the analogy of traffic lights to explain that God's answers to prayer can be 'no' (red light), 'wait' (orange light), or 'yes' (green light), and that even perceived denials serve a divine purpose. Furthermore, the message assures that God's grace is sufficient, even when physical healing is not granted, as seen in the example of Paul's thorn in the flesh.

August 11 | Daily Devotion | From God, Through God, and To God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Aug 10, 2024 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message emphasizes that all things—including ministry, success, and life's achievements—must flow from God, be accomplished through God's power, and ultimately result in God's glory. The speaker contrasts this with the prideful spirit of Babel, urging listeners to always give glory back to God, even after times of personal blessing or ministry. He stresses humility and dependence on God's power rather than human effort.

May 14 | Daily Devotion | Repenting Till The End Of Our Lives | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · May 13, 2024 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message emphasizes that repentance is not just for the beginning of the Christian life but must be a continuous practice throughout it. The speaker argues that the ultimate goal of salvation is to become fully like Christ, which requires daily repentance in areas where we fall short. He stresses that true progress in faith is demonstrated by a willingness to repent constantly, as this is the last command given to the church in Revelation.