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9mAugust 9 | Daily Devotion | Deal With The Hidden Root To Get The Victory Over Sin | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8
10mAugust 8 | Daily Devotion | Revelation Helps You To Be A New Covenant Christian | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 7
8mAugust 7 | Daily Devotion | Apart From Jesus We Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 6
9mAugust 6 | Daily Devotion | The Tree Of Law And The Tree Of Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 5
10mAugust 5 | Daily Devotion | Idolatry Is Spiritual Adultery | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 4
11mAugust 4 | Daily Devotion | The Mark Of New Covenant Blessing Is Not Wealth And Health | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 3
10mAugust 3 | Daily Devotion | Repentance Is The Mark Of Being Truly Born Again | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 2
11mAugust 2 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Became A Curse So That We Can Be A Blessing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 1
14mAugust 1 | Daily Devotion | Knowing The Deep Love Of Our Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 31
13mJuly 31 | Daily Devotion | Knowing God As Our Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 30
10mJuly 30 | Daily Devotion | Legalism Is Worse Than Adultery | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 29
10mJuly 29 | Daily Devotion | Set Your Mind On The Things Above | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 28
11mJuly 28 | Daily Devotion | Setting Our Mind On God's Interests | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 27
10mJuly 27 | Daily Devotion | Taking Every Thought Captive To The Obedience Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 26
10mJuly 26 | Daily Devotion | When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 25
11mJuly 25 | Daily Devotion | Cleansing Ourselves From The Defilement Of Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 24
10mJuly 24 | Daily Devotion | Worshipping God In The Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 23
9mJuly 23 | Daily Devotion | Prioritize Spiritual Battles | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 22
10mJuly 22 | Daily Devotion | How To Pray Without Ceasing? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 21
11mJuly 21 | Daily Devotion | Be Merciful And Don't Judge According To The Flesh | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 20
8mJuly 20 | Daily Devotion | What Does It Mean To Love Your Neighbor As Yourself? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 19
11mJuly 19 | Daily Devotion | Wanting To Justify Myself Is An Abomination Before God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 19
9mJuly 18 | Daily Devotion | God Tests And Examines The Heart Of The Righteous | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17
12mJuly 17 | Daily Devotion | Faith Is Built Up Through Trials | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 16
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.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
August 9 | Daily Devotion | Deal With The Hidden Root To Get The Victory Over Sin | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 8, 2025 · 9m
The speaker explains that while the Old Covenant law could only address the external manifestations of sin, Jesus came to strike at the root of sin. This root is not found in specific sins like anger or lust, but rather in the heart becoming proud due to one's own wisdom, beauty, or achievements. True victory over sin requires confronting this internal pride, which hinders spiritual growth, allowing the Holy Spirit to work on the heart.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 8 | Daily Devotion | Revelation Helps You To Be A New Covenant Christian | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 7, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that building the church requires revelation from the Father, not just study or knowledge of the Old Testament covenants. The speaker argues that many Christians operate on mere intellectual understanding of biblical truths, such as Christ's death or the relationship between Christ and the church, without possessing true revelation. This lack of revelation prevents genuine transformation in daily life and adherence to the principles of the New Covenant.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
August 7 | Daily Devotion | Apart From Jesus We Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 6, 2025 · 8m
The central message is that all human efforts, whether in worldly achievements or spiritual endeavors, amount to nothing apart from Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual fruitfulness requires constant dependence on the Vine (Christ), warning against pride and self-sufficiency. God deliberately chooses the unlikely and ordinary people to build His church, not those who feel superior or capable on their own.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
August 6 | Daily Devotion | The Tree Of Law And The Tree Of Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 5, 2025 · 9m
Paul contrasts the Law of Moses, symbolized by the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, with the law of the Spirit, symbolized by the Tree of Life. The Law requires constant adherence to commandments, like managing leprosy, which is a struggle. In contrast, life in Christ through the Holy Spirit provides a freedom where one is immediately aware of wrong, unlike the numbness associated with the law. Salvation from sin's bondage is only possible by accepting the sword of the Spirit's judgment upon the flesh.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 5 | Daily Devotion | Idolatry Is Spiritual Adultery | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 4, 2025 · 10m
True repentance involves turning away from all idols—anything that takes God's rightful place in the heart—which the speaker equates to spiritual adultery. The greatest sin is failing to love God with one's entire heart, soul, and mind, rather than committing physical sins. The message warns that prioritizing worldly things, like early marriage, can become an idol that prevents one from fulfilling God's calling or becoming a true disciple.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
August 4 | Daily Devotion | The Mark Of New Covenant Blessing Is Not Wealth And Health | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 3, 2025 · 11m
The speaker uses the healing of a blind man in Bethsaida to illustrate that true spiritual sight comes from recognizing God's blessing, which is not measured by wealth or health. He warns against spiritual deception, emphasizing the importance of honesty before God, and stresses that the mark of a new covenant blessing is spiritual, not material prosperity. Furthermore, Jesus's refusal to heal the man in Bethsaida suggests that a community must repent to receive God's full blessing.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 3 | Daily Devotion | Repentance Is The Mark Of Being Truly Born Again | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 2, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that true rebirth requires genuine repentance, which is described as a complete 180-degree turn, not just giving up certain habits. The speaker argues that many who claim to be born again have not truly repented, leading to superficial spiritual lives. He emphasizes that repentance means turning away from earthly focus to acknowledge the coming Kingdom of Heaven.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
August 2 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Became A Curse So That We Can Be A Blessing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 1, 2025 · 11m
Jesus became a curse on the cross to redeem humanity from the curse of sin, fulfilling Deuteronomy 21. This act allowed the blessing of Abraham to come to believers through the Holy Spirit. When filled with the Spirit, believers overcome sin and become a blessing to every family they encounter, leaving the aroma of Christ wherever they go.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
August 1 | Daily Devotion | Knowing The Deep Love Of Our Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 31, 2025 · 14m
The central message is that true spiritual maturity comes from understanding that the Father loves us as He loved Jesus, leading to perfect unity and eliminating competition or jealousy within the body of Christ. The speaker emphasizes that knowing God as a Father means having an intimate relationship, unlike earthly fathers, and that this understanding is foundational to faith and repentance. He uses the Prodigal Son parable to illustrate the Father's welcoming nature toward sinners and backsliders.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
July 31 | Daily Devotion | Knowing God As Our Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 30, 2025 · 13m
The central message is that true Christian life requires shifting focus from self-centeredness to centering life around God the Father. Jesus' life was modeled on loving the Father, not just on loving humanity. Genuine repentance involves a 180-degree turn away from self-focus, leading to a life where one cares only what God thinks, not what people do. Knowing God as Father allows believers to cry out to Him naturally, as described by the spirit of adoption.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 30 | Daily Devotion | Legalism Is Worse Than Adultery | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 29, 2025 · 10m
The sermon uses the story of the woman caught in adultery to contrast the sin of adultery with the sin of legalism, arguing that legalism is far worse. The central message urges listeners to stop judging others and instead focus intensely on self-examination, comparing one's own faults to the 'beam' while pointing out others' 'specks.' True change comes not from apologizing superficially, but from a profound, brokenhearted realization of one's own sinfulness before God.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 29 | Daily Devotion | Set Your Mind On The Things Above | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 28, 2025 · 10m
The central message encourages believers to set their minds on heavenly realities rather than earthly concerns, drawing from Colossians 3:2. By remembering that they have been raised and seated with Christ, the believer's perspective must shift to a heavenly standpoint. This mindset allows one to find rest, peace, and assurance in God's ultimate control, even when facing unexpected difficulties or crises.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 28 | Daily Devotion | Setting Our Mind On God's Interests | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 27, 2025 · 11m
The central message is the necessity of renewing one's mind to think like God, rather than being preoccupied with human interests. This process, which is lifelong sanctification, requires submitting to the Holy Spirit's work. True understanding involves grasping God's ways—the principles behind His actions—rather than merely observing His miracles or deeds.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 27 | Daily Devotion | Taking Every Thought Captive To The Obedience Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 26, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that Christian understanding must be governed by the Holy Spirit, not solely by the intellect. The speaker cautions against the misconception of 'destroying' the mind, emphasizing instead the need to 'dethrone' it, allowing the Spirit to rule supreme. True understanding of scripture and God's will comes when the veil of human reasoning is lifted by the Spirit, leading to transformation into the likeness of Christ.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 26 | Daily Devotion | When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 25, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that God's power is most evident when we are weak, echoing Paul's realization that he is
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 25 | Daily Devotion | Cleansing Ourselves From The Defilement Of Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 24, 2025 · 11m
The message emphasizes the necessity of cleansing oneself from both the defilement of the flesh (outward sin) and the defilement of the spirit (inward motives and attitudes). The speaker contrasts the old law, which focused on external rules, with the 'law of the spirit' found in Christ, which is a life that immediately rejects what is contrary to God's will. Maintaining a pure spirit requires immediate action, like removing a thorn from the foot, rather than allowing negative attitudes or thoughts to linger.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 24 | Daily Devotion | Worshipping God In The Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 23, 2025 · 10m
The sermon emphasizes that true worship, as commanded by Jesus, must occur in spirit and truth, moving beyond mere physical or emotional expression. The speaker draws parallels between the Old Testament tabernacle and humanity, arguing that until Christ, access to God's immediate presence was restricted. Now that the veil is rent, believers have the capacity to worship God in the spirit, which is described as an intimate attitude centered entirely on the person of God, rather than being tied to service or personal blessings.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
July 23 | Daily Devotion | Prioritize Spiritual Battles | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 22, 2025 · 9m
The speaker emphasizes that believers must prioritize seeking the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, promising that all other needs will follow. Effective prayer involves persistently crying out to the Lord for what Jesus purchased on the cross, focusing specifically on bringing in those who desire to be disciples, rather than praying broadly for entire regions. Furthermore, the speaker stresses the power of praying together in agreement and praying for the church to be purified by God, removing the proud and leaving only the humble.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 22 | Daily Devotion | How To Pray Without Ceasing? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 21, 2025 · 10m
True prayer is not a ritual or a timed activity, but a constant attitude of mind, like breathing. The speaker emphasizes that believers should strive to pray without ceasing by keeping Jesus's reality at the forefront of their minds throughout the day. Furthermore, prayer should focus on asking God for protection against the enemy (Satan) from stealing what Christ has purchased for us spiritually, such as peace, joy, and love.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 21 | Daily Devotion | Be Merciful And Don't Judge According To The Flesh | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 20, 2025 · 11m
The sermon contrasts the superficial piety of those who follow prosperity gospel teachings with the genuine humility found in the poor. The speaker emphasizes that God tests our heart's attitude, not our material wealth or perceived spiritual status. Drawing from the story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery, he argues that judging others according to the flesh is wrong, as God's purpose is to save, not to judge.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
July 20 | Daily Devotion | What Does It Mean To Love Your Neighbor As Yourself? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 19, 2025 · 8m
The central message emphasizes that true Christian living, exemplified by loving one's neighbor as oneself, must begin at home before expanding to the local church and the world. The speaker urges listeners to adopt Christ's non-judgmental attitude—receiving others as Christ received them—and to view the church not as a mere restaurant, but as a family requiring active participation. Ultimately, the goal of Christian conduct should be to lead others to the gospel, even when dealing with difficult people.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 19 | Daily Devotion | Wanting To Justify Myself Is An Abomination Before God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 19, 2025 · 11m
The speaker warns against the sin of trying to justify oneself before men, noting that such efforts are an abomination to God. He uses the Parable of the Good Samaritan to illustrate that true compassion and concern for a brother in need, regardless of social standing or religious knowledge, reveal one's true heart to God. The message emphasizes that judging others or failing to act when someone is in spiritual need is a serious sin.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
July 18 | Daily Devotion | God Tests And Examines The Heart Of The Righteous | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17, 2025 · 9m
God constantly examines the heart's true attitude, looking beyond outward appearance or achievements. The speaker emphasizes that true love for God must manifest as love for one's neighbor, as failure in this area reveals a lack of genuine belief. Ultimately, believers should live before God's face, allowing Him to examine their hearts, rather than being swayed by human praise or criticism.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
July 17 | Daily Devotion | Faith Is Built Up Through Trials | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 16, 2025 · 12m
The message emphasizes that true faith is proven not in comfortable times, but during trials, which serve as necessary examinations for believers. Drawing from Matthew 6, the speaker urges listeners to prioritize serving God over wealth and to trust in God's provision rather than worrying about earthly needs. Ultimately, the goal is to live a life characterized by deep trust in the Heavenly Father, rather than merely maintaining outward religious appearances.