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Zac Poonen · Nov 3, 2025 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
don't want to compromise it. I don't want to lower it. And yet I know there are, you know, I have to take scripture with scripture. It is written. It is also written. Honor your father and mother. It's also written. Love your wife as Christ loved
Zac Poonen · Apr 17, 2025 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
The message uses the story of Abraham, Sarah, and Ishmael to illustrate that self-achieved victories are insufficient for God's acceptance. Ishmael represents any apparent victory gained through personal effort, such as controlling a sin for a short time, which ultimately lacks divine acceptance. True blessing comes only when God works in the heart, leading to a transformation that is entirely His doing, as seen with Isaac.
Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2024 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
voice oh he's poor in spirit garb because according to that Jesus was not Bor in spirit we need to clearly understand what scripture says otherwise we will not possess the kingdom of heaven we can miss out in our one Earthly life that
Zac Poonen · Dec 4, 2024 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
another church where you're comfortable but we obey God's word we're not interested in numbers I've had people come up to me and say brother Zach your standards are too high I say I might show me the one place in scripture where my standard is
Zac Poonen · Mar 21, 2024 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
broken to see Jesus Brokenness is a wonderful thing throughout scripture you find that you you remember in the previous chapter sorry not previous chapter same chapter before he speaks about the grain of wheat falling into ground and dying you
Zac Poonen · Feb 2, 2026 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
The Christian life is characterized by being more than conquerors, and God's love is unconditional, unlike the fear of being perpetually judged. The speaker emphasizes that believers should seek daily spiritual checkups by reading the Bible slowly, rather than waiting for external pronouncements. Ultimately, the message shifts to the joyful reality that God rejoices over His children, comparing this to a mother's overwhelming joy upon receiving a long-awaited child.
Zac Poonen · Jun 29, 2026 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
Just never think about your past sins. And you'll be the blindest among all the believers. God has opened my spiritual eyes to see amazing truths in scripture. I'm not blind because I remember my past sins,
Zac Poonen · Mar 28, 2026 · 8m · CFC Daily Devotions
that in your flesh there is not one single good thing. I'm just quoting scripture. The Apostle Paul said, "I know that is in my flesh there is nothing good." In the
Zac Poonen · Feb 5, 2024 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message emphasizes that all actions must be performed in love, citing 1 Corinthians 16:14. The speaker argues that true faith requires living under the fear of God, which supersedes fear of man or worldly authorities. He stresses that enduring hardship and giving counsel must always be rooted in love, drawing parallels to Jesus' ministry which aimed at salvation through both grace and necessary correction.
Zac Poonen · Jun 23, 2024 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
God's ultimate goal is to keep believers humble, as pride is what God opposes. The speaker emphasizes that trials, like being put through fire or cold water, are God's method of refining us, much like refining silver. By enduring these hardships, God ultimately leads us to a place of abundance, which is likened to the overflowing cup described in Psalm 23.
Zac Poonen · Sep 18, 2025 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
haven't forgiven one person, you God will not forgive you. I'll show you from scripture. Turn to Matthew chapter 6. and verse 15. And never forget this verse in all your life. Matthew 6:15. If you do not forgive others,
Zac Poonen · Sep 25, 2025 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message is a strong admonition against judging others, drawing heavily from James 4 and Matthew 7. The speaker emphasizes that judging belongs only to God, who is the sole judge. Instead of judging, believers are called to be witnesses to Christ's love and to judge themselves, recognizing that everyone is at a different spiritual level or 'grade.' Therefore, we must always assume others are ignorant and extend mercy.
Zac Poonen · Jun 3, 2025 · 13m · CFC Daily Devotions
scripture. James 4 verse 17 is speaking about the conscious area of our life. The one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it to him it is
Zac Poonen · Nov 9, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
follow it exactly for years they followed a human tradition so they follow it when once you compromise in one area you'll compromise in many other areas of scripture that's why we decided from the beginning we will not compromise in any
Zac Poonen · Feb 23, 2024 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message emphasizes that the most crucial thing in life is to sit at the feet of God and listen to His word, rather than focusing on outward achievements or ministry success. The speaker advises against being distracted by worldly fame or the desire to be a renowned preacher, encouraging instead a deep, quiet listening to God's guidance. This principle applies to all, regardless of gender or perceived gifting, as true ministry flows from hearing God clearly.
Zac Poonen · Aug 19, 2024 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
all that's Isaiah chapter 8 where it says in the living Bible if you fear God you need fear nothing else this verse by the way which we I mean everything is in scripture this verse is Luke the one I quoted first is
Zac Poonen · Feb 10, 2026 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
James 4:5. Do you think the scripture speaks without any purpose? He jealously desires the spirit he has made to dwell in us. Or like the message Bible says, he's a
Zac Poonen · Jul 1, 2025 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
The speaker uses the imagery from Ezekiel 37 to distinguish between a mere congregation, a helpful club, and a true church. A true church, according to the speaker, is characterized by the presence of the Holy Spirit, connecting all members to the Head (Christ) and to each other, functioning like a unified army. He cautions that merely gathering or being helpful is insufficient without this divine connection to Christ.
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2024 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
God did not allow printing to be discovered till 1480 because everybody would have thought we can serve God by going to a Bible school no they had to depend on the Holy Spirit that's what he's trying to teach them if the written scripture was
Zac Poonen · Apr 3, 2026 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen teaches that maintaining fervent devotion to Christ is the primary safeguard against spiritual deception. He emphasizes that false prophets and deceptive doctrines specifically target believers who have shifted their primary allegiance away from Christ toward other things—money, ministry, status, or earthly possessions. The key to protection is keeping Christ as the central focus and greatest love of the Christian life.
Zac Poonen · Sep 16, 2025 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
what it says here. Notice little things in the scriptures in the God's way is from the least to the greatest. That means God goes to the person who is the smallest. That's why he said that the kingdom of heaven is like little child because a
Zac Poonen · Jul 23, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
and if that is the mark of my love I want to keep your Commandments desperately but I can't keep them I to be honest the flesh is too strong in me even though I know scripture so much and so the Lord gives an answer to
Zac Poonen · Jan 26, 2024 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
read scripture carefully Matthew 18:1 if you read Matthew 18:1 did you see something did you see that the Pharisee unconsciously considered himself to be
Zac Poonen · Dec 12, 2024 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
The sermon outlines several 'laws' for Christian living, emphasizing that one's life is governed by faith, seeking God's kingdom first, and sowing rightly. Key points include that what you receive is proportional to your faith, that seeking God's kingdom (living by God's rules) ensures earthly needs are met, and that sowing to the Spirit yields eternal life while sowing to the flesh brings corruption. The overarching message is to live according to God's established laws for personal benefit.