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11mSeptember 25 | Daily Devotion | Always Let God Be In The Beginning | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 24
9mSeptember 24 | Daily Devotion | You Can Walk As Jesus Walked | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 23
12mSeptember 23 | Daily Devotion | Being Godly Husbands And Wives | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 22
14mSeptember 21 | Daily Devotion | Dangers Of Wealth And Comfort | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 20
11mSeptember 20 | Daily Devotion | Learn To Live By Every Word From God’s Mouth | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 19
13mSeptember 16 | Daily Devotion | Jesus' Commands: Burdensome Or Possible To Obey? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 15
10mSeptember 14 | Daily Devotion | Do Not Forget Your First Love | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 13
11mSeptember 12 | Daily Devotion | A Church Of Overcomers | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 11
6mSeptember 11 | Daily Devotion | Pleasing God by Resisting Temptation | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 10
8mSeptember 10 | Daily Devotion | Pleasing God by Dying to Our Own Will | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 9
10mSeptember 9 | Daily Devotion | Pleasing God by Being Subject to Authority | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 8
8mSeptember 8|Daily Devotion |Pleasing God by Being Interested in the Things of the Father |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 7
12mSeptember 7 | Daily Devotion | The Example of Jesus in Studying Scriptures | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 6
13mSeptember 6 | Daily Devotion | Repent From the Kingdom of Earth | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 5
13mSeptember 4 | Daily Devotion | Seek The Baptism of The Holy Spirit To Bless Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 3
12mSeptember 2 | Daily Devotion | Preserving Our Devotion To Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 1
13mSeptember 1 | Daily Devotion | True Spirituality Is Personal Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 31
12mAugust 30 | Daily Devotion | Pursue Peace With All People | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 29
10mAugust 28 | Daily Devotion | Following Jesus Through the New and Living Way | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 27
12mAugust 24 | Daily Devotion | Choose God Over Money to Avoid Eternal Regret | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 23
12mAugust 18 | Daily Devotion | Looking At Jesus and Running the Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 17
9mAugust 13 | Daily Devotion | Learn Poverty of Spirit from Little Babies | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 12
10mAugust 12 | Daily Devotion | Kingdom of Heaven Belongs to the Poor In Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 11
12mAugust 9 | Daily Devotion | Let the Principles of God’s Government Govern You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8
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.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
September 25 | Daily Devotion | Always Let God Be In The Beginning | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 24, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that putting God first in every area of life—including relationships and possessions—is essential for spiritual cleansing and a fulfilling life. The speaker contrasts the Old Covenant, which emphasized rules that humans could not perfectly keep, with the New Covenant, which is established through Christ's blood and empowers believers with the desire and ability to obey. True discipleship involves choosing God's will freely, rather than being programmed like a robot.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
September 24 | Daily Devotion | You Can Walk As Jesus Walked | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 23, 2024 · 9m
The central message encourages believers to view the command to 'walk as Jesus walked' not as an impossible standard, but as a possibility granted by God's help, which is the language of faith. The speaker warns against the unbelief that treats biblical commands as unattainable, citing the example of the Sermon on the Mount. He cautions against selectively applying scripture, arguing that no part of the New Testament is exempt from God's teaching.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
September 23 | Daily Devotion | Being Godly Husbands And Wives | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 22, 2024 · 12m
The message emphasizes that marriage is a partnership where husbands and wives must complement each other, much like the body needs all its parts to function fully. It stresses that wives should encourage their husbands to see things from their perspective, and that submission from wives should come through respectful behavior rather than preaching. Ultimately, the relationship should model the deep, loving fellowship described in Song of Solomon.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
September 21 | Daily Devotion | Dangers Of Wealth And Comfort | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 20, 2024 · 14m
The message warns against the dangers of wealth and comfort, using the Israelites' worship of the Golden Calf after leaving slavery as a prime example. The speaker emphasizes that spiritual devotion must remain constant, even when life becomes materially comfortable, and stresses that true discipleship requires humble acknowledgment of one's own spiritual failure. He urges listeners to remain devoted to God regardless of worldly success or ease.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
September 20 | Daily Devotion | Learn To Live By Every Word From God’s Mouth | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 19, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes that human life is sustained not by material wealth or comfort, but by living by every word of God. Drawing from Deuteronomy 8, the speaker notes that God uses periods of hardship, like the wilderness, to humble us and test our commitment to His commandments. A warning is issued that when prosperity and comfort arrive, believers must guard against becoming proud, forgetting the Lord who brought them out of sin, and continuing to prioritize obedience to God's word.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
September 16 | Daily Devotion | Jesus' Commands: Burdensome Or Possible To Obey? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 15, 2024 · 13m
The sermon contrasts viewing Christian commands as burdensome weights, like those under the Old Covenant, versus understanding them as possibilities offered in the New Covenant. The speaker emphasizes that following Christ means living in a way that is possible, not forced. He concludes by explaining that understanding God's mysteries, as illustrated by the parables, is not based on intellect but on obedience; what is heard and obeyed becomes one's own possession, leading to further revelation.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
September 14 | Daily Devotion | Do Not Forget Your First Love | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 13, 2024 · 10m
The central message warns Christians against losing their first love for Jesus Christ, even while remaining active in ministry and good works. The speaker cautions that excessive focus on activity, service, or worldly comforts can dilute genuine devotion, making outward religious life meaningless if the heart's primary focus is not worship of Christ. True discipleship requires maintaining a pure, eager devotion to Jesus, rather than merely looking forward to earthly or heavenly comfort.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
September 12 | Daily Devotion | A Church Of Overcomers | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 11, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that building the church requires a complete self-giving, mirroring Christ's love for the church. The speaker contrasts a 'minimum' approach to faith—asking what little is required for salvation or ministry—with a 'maximum' approach, which involves giving everything for God. He warns that seeking mere knowledge or understanding (the 'tree of knowledge') can divert believers from the true 'tree of life,' which is simple, pure devotion to Jesus Christ.
6mCFC Daily Devotions
September 11 | Daily Devotion | Pleasing God by Resisting Temptation | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 10, 2024 · 6m
The central message is that pleasing God through a quiet, faithful life is more valuable than any visible ministry or accomplishment. Drawing from Jesus's life, the speaker emphasizes that God values hidden faithfulness—such as praying for one's family or submitting quietly—over public displays of religious achievement. Believers should focus on pleasing God in the small, unseen moments rather than seeking prominence.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
September 10 | Daily Devotion | Pleasing God by Dying to Our Own Will | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 9, 2024 · 8m
The speaker uses the example of Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist to illustrate that pleasing God requires being willing to be misunderstood. Jesus willingly went through the public rite despite having no sin, demonstrating his commitment to the Father's will over personal comfort or understanding. Ultimately, baptism for Jesus symbolized dying to his own will and living only to please the Father.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
September 9 | Daily Devotion | Pleasing God by Being Subject to Authority | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 8, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that pleasing God requires submitting to imperfect authority, citing Jesus' life in Nazareth as the prime example. The speaker warns against criticizing authority figures, whether in church, family, or work, as this behavior displeases God. True spiritual maturity is demonstrated by submitting to difficult circumstances and learning from imperfect leaders.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
September 8|Daily Devotion |Pleasing God by Being Interested in the Things of the Father |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 7, 2024 · 8m
The central message is that a life pleasing to God is characterized by a deep, inherent interest in the Father's business, even if one is not actively engaged in ministry. Jesus exemplified this by being deeply interested in his father's house and work at a young age. The speaker urges listeners to refocus their interests on God's work, suggesting that genuine spiritual interest is more important than having specific gifts or ministry roles.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
September 7 | Daily Devotion | The Example of Jesus in Studying Scriptures | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 6, 2024 · 12m
The central message is that pleasing God requires diligent study of Scripture, exemplified by Jesus at age twelve in the temple. The speaker emphasizes that true study involves meditating on the Word to see God, rather than just accumulating knowledge for teaching. Making time for Scripture requires sacrifice, but the reward is knowing God and seeing Jesus through the text.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
September 6 | Daily Devotion | Repent From the Kingdom of Earth | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 5, 2024 · 13m
The central message is a call to repent from focusing on the 'kingdom of earth'—material blessings, prosperity, and physical health—and instead focus on the 'kingdom of heaven.' The speaker argues that throughout Israel's history, promises were always earthly, and modern Christianity has fallen into this trap by prioritizing worldly blessings over the true demonstration of the Kingdom of God, which should manifest through a life dedicated to God's rule.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
September 4 | Daily Devotion | Seek The Baptism of The Holy Spirit To Bless Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 3, 2024 · 13m
The message uses the parable of the persistent friend to illustrate the need for persistence in seeking the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life is not self-centered but focused on being a blessing to others, drawing parallels to Jesus' words about living water. He encourages believers to seek the Spirit not just for personal sin-victory, but to overflow with a life that blesses others.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
September 2 | Daily Devotion | Preserving Our Devotion To Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 1, 2024 · 12m
The central message is the vital importance of maintaining a passionate, first-love devotion to Jesus Christ, warning against spiritual complacency that can creep in with a sense of religious 'reputation.' The speaker uses the Song of Solomon and Malachi to illustrate that true devotion is not merely ritualistic attendance but a deep, personal longing for Christ's presence. Losing this initial passion leads to a dry, form-like Christianity.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
September 1 | Daily Devotion | True Spirituality Is Personal Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 31, 2024 · 13m
True spirituality moves beyond merely avoiding sin or following rules, which is characteristic of the Old Covenant. Instead, it involves a personal, fervent love for Jesus Christ that guides one's life to choose what is profitable and edifying. This spiritual life is characterized by a deep sense of Christ's presence, rather than just adherence to commandments.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
August 30 | Daily Devotion | Pursue Peace With All People | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 29, 2024 · 12m
The message emphasizes the necessity of pursuing holiness and peace with all people, noting that sanctification is a lifelong process, unlike immediate forgiveness. It advises believers to never repay evil for evil, leaving vengeance to God, and to approach relationships with the mindset of Christ, who remained at peace even when facing opposition. Ultimately, the speaker encourages embracing difficult situations as opportunities to obey God's command to love enemies.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 28 | Daily Devotion | Following Jesus Through the New and Living Way | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 27, 2024 · 10m
The message emphasizes that true spiritual life requires moving beyond mere religious activity to a deep connection with God, symbolized by the rent veil at Christ's death. The speaker stresses that one must study scripture diligently to grasp its full meaning. A major theme is resisting the temptation to use spiritual gifts or ministry for personal gain, honor, or money, as Jesus exemplified by refusing to use divine power for self-benefit. Ultimately, the speaker advises that true truth is found not just in what is written, but in understanding the balance between scriptures.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
August 24 | Daily Devotion | Choose God Over Money to Avoid Eternal Regret | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 23, 2024 · 12m
The sermon warns against the danger of prioritizing money over God, using the example of Lot's wife who looked back at her possessions and was turned to salt. It emphasizes that true discipleship requires having no earthly attachments, as one must be ready for Christ's sudden return. The speaker concludes by noting that while giving everything away is the ideal, God addresses the degree of attachment, comparing it to stages of illness.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
August 18 | Daily Devotion | Looking At Jesus and Running the Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 17, 2024 · 12m
The speaker encourages listeners to examine the 'inner life of Jesus' as a model for Christian living, emphasizing obedience, humility, and hard work. Key lessons drawn from Jesus's life include honoring one's parents, enduring suffering and misunderstanding, and working diligently in all aspects of life, even in business. Following Jesus requires embracing a life of service and hardship rather than seeking comfort.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
August 13 | Daily Devotion | Learn Poverty of Spirit from Little Babies | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 12, 2024 · 9m
The central message is to emulate the spirit of little children by cultivating poverty of spirit, which means having no memory of past hurts or slights. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual growth comes not from accumulating knowledge or comparing oneself to others, but from a constant, humble desire to become more Christlike. He also stresses the importance of developing discernment to avoid being fooled by those who pretend to be holy.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 12 | Daily Devotion | Kingdom of Heaven Belongs to the Poor In Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2024 · 10m
True poverty of spirit means being solely concerned with what Jesus thinks, rather than seeking human reputation or praise. The speaker emphasizes that this humility is not merely acting gentle, but rather possessing the ability to overcome sin and not harbor grudges, as this proves one is under grace. Ultimately, one must learn from children and servants to truly enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
August 9 | Daily Devotion | Let the Principles of God’s Government Govern You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8, 2024 · 12m
The central message is that Christian living must be governed by the principles of God's Kingdom in every aspect of life, not just in spiritual matters. The speaker contrasts the Old Testament focus on earthly blessings with the New Testament focus on spiritual blessings in Christ. He urges listeners to apply divine principles—such as honesty and integrity—to their daily work and relationships, even when facing worldly pressures or injustices.