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10mJune 3 | Daily Devotion | True Faith Is In The Heart, Not In The Head | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 2
10mJune 1 | Daily Devotion | God Wants The Compassion Of A Mother In Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 31
11mMay 31 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Revealed That God Is A Servant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 30
9mMay 29 | Daily Devotion | Do God's Will To Have A Wonderful Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 28
12mMay 27 | Daily Devotion | A Christlike Wife | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 26
10mMay 26 | Daily Devotion | A Christlike Husband | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 25
12mMay 23 | Daily Devotion | Present Your Bodies As A Living And Holy Sacrifice | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 22
8mMay 14 | Daily Devotion | Be Honest And Help One Another In The Christian Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 13
11mMay 13 | Daily Devotion | Remain Small In Your Own Eyes If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 12
7mMay 12 | Daily Devotion | Don't Be A Dropout In The Christian Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 11
14mMay 11 | Daily Devotion | Discipline Yourself If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 10
10mMay 10 | Daily Devotion | Die To Self If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 9
11mMay 9 | Daily Devotion | The Christian Life Is Like A Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 8
10mMay 7 | Daily Devotion | Seek To Understand Every Word Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 6
13mMay 2 | Daily Devotion | Be Willing To Change Your Opinion About People | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2
10mApril 30 | Daily Devotion | Learn True Humility And Gentleness From Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 29
9mApril 28 | Daily Devotion | Be A Peacemaker In Your Marriage | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 27
10mApril 23 | Daily Devotion | Let The Lord God Awaken You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 22
9mApril 22 | Daily Devotion | Listen To God As A Disciple To Resist The Devil | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21
10mApril 21 | Daily Devotion | Preserve Your Personal Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 20
11mApril 15 | Daily Devotion | Contentment Brings Great Spiritual Profit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 14
10mApril 9 | Daily Devotion | Stand Apart From The World | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 8
9mApril 3 | Daily Devotion | Beware Of Teachers Who Are Not Spiritual Fathers | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 2
9mMarch 31 | Daily Devotion | Glorying Only In The Cross Of Christ | Zac Poone
Zac Poonen · Mar 30
August 3 | Daily Devotion | Repentance Is The Mark Of Being Truly Born Again | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Repentance is the defining mark of a truly born-again Christian. Without genuine repentance—a turning away from sin with changed behavior—one's claim to conversion is hollow and superficial.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 3 | Daily Devotion | True Faith Is In The Heart, Not In The Head | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 2, 2026 · 10m
True faith requires more than intellectual agreement; it demands obedience that manifests in one's heart and actions, distinguishing it from mere belief that even the devil possesses. The speaker emphasizes that genuine Christian life means actively living according to Christ's example, understanding the difference between walking as Jesus walked now and becoming fully like Him at His return. Ultimately, the focus should be on seeking the fruit of the Holy Spirit and striving for an overcoming life.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 1 | Daily Devotion | God Wants The Compassion Of A Mother In Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 31, 2026 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that true Christian living requires the compassion of a mother, drawing parallels from Isaiah 49 and the encounter with the Samaritan woman. The speaker warns against spiritual pride and the tendency to judge others, urging listeners to lead and minister from a heart of genuine compassion rather than just knowledge. Ultimately, the goal of the Christian life is not merely holiness, but embodying love and compassion like Christ.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 31 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Revealed That God Is A Servant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 30, 2026 · 11m
The central message is that true understanding of God comes through Scripture, as Jesus Christ is the ultimate revelation of the Father. Jesus exemplified God's nature by washing the disciples' feet, demonstrating that God is fundamentally a servant willing to do the lowest tasks. Therefore, believers, especially leaders, must emulate this servant-hearted attitude in all aspects of life and ministry.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 29 | Daily Devotion | Do God's Will To Have A Wonderful Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 28, 2026 · 9m
The sermon emphasizes that the church is called the Body of Christ because, like Jesus, it must live by doing the will of the Father. Jesus's life was defined by obeying the Father's will, even when it meant denying his own desires. The key to following Christ is crucifying our own will—the internal self-will—so that we can consistently choose to please God rather than ourselves in all aspects of life.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
May 27 | Daily Devotion | A Christlike Wife | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 26, 2026 · 12m
The message emphasizes that a wife's ideal example is Christ's submission to the Father, demonstrating that submission can be a glorious act. Furthermore, it instructs Christian wives to submit to their husbands, even those who are disobedient or unconverted, modeling Christ's patience and endurance to win them without speaking a word. The core message is demonstrating godly behavior through submission, mirroring Jesus' example.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 26 | Daily Devotion | A Christlike Husband | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 25, 2026 · 10m
The message emphasizes that a husband's role is modeled after Christ, who is the head of the church, requiring him to love his wife as his own body. True leadership in the home means being sensitive to his wife's needs and setting a positive example through hard work and gentle guidance, rather than acting like a dictator. Ultimately, building a godly home is more important than material success or career achievements.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
May 23 | Daily Devotion | Present Your Bodies As A Living And Holy Sacrifice | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 22, 2026 · 12m
True worship is not merely singing or giving material offerings, but presenting one's entire body as a living and holy sacrifice to God. The speaker emphasizes that this dedication requires giving up personal will, controlling one's eyes and tongue, and offering what costs the most, citing examples from Abel and Abraham. Ultimately, building God's church requires this radical self-surrender.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
May 14 | Daily Devotion | Be Honest And Help One Another In The Christian Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 13, 2026 · 8m
Zac Poonen teaches believers to run the Christian race with humility and mutual support, using David's repentance and a video of two brothers in a triathlon as examples. He emphasizes honest confession of sin, dependence on the Holy Spirit, and prioritizing helping fellow believers finish their course over personal advancement or recognition.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 13 | Daily Devotion | Remain Small In Your Own Eyes If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 12, 2026 · 11m
Zac Poonen teaches that remaining humble and small in your own eyes is essential to finishing the Christian race well. Using Saul's example from 1 Samuel, he shows how Saul started with obedience and received great victories, but pride caused him to disobey God and ultimately lose the kingdom. The key difference between Saul and David was not the severity of their sins, but their response to correction—humility and brokenness keep us dependent on God's grace and able to persevere to the end.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
May 12 | Daily Devotion | Don't Be A Dropout In The Christian Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 11, 2026 · 7m
Zac Poonen encourages believers not to abandon the Christian race, using Paul's example of wasting 30 years before conversion yet still finishing strong to show that past failures need not prevent future victory. He emphasizes that God does not condemn wasted years but calls Christians to run seriously from today forward, warns against backsliding through immorality and compromise despite spiritual privileges, and assures that God calibrates tests to each believer's capacity for growth—calling them to progress in maturity rather than drop out of faith.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
May 11 | Daily Devotion | Discipline Yourself If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 10, 2026 · 14m
To win the Christian race, believers must exercise self-control and discipline themselves daily, dying to selfish desires and carnal impulses. Self-control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit that enables us to respond with Christ-likeness in all situations—whether provoked, tempted, or offended—and the mark of true spiritual progress is becoming increasingly Christ-like over time, reflected in how we conduct ourselves at home, work, and in relationships.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 10 | Daily Devotion | Die To Self If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 9, 2026 · 10m
Zac Poonen teaches that winning the Christian race requires dying to self daily, following Jesus's example of enduring the cross and despising shame. He illustrates this through practical examples like asking forgiveness, accepting blame, and standing firm for Christ regardless of mockery, emphasizing that overcoming shame and self-denial are the path to sitting at God's right hand.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 9 | Daily Devotion | The Christian Life Is Like A Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 8, 2026 · 11m
The Christian life is compared to a race, with Old Testament saints as witnesses in the stands. Believers must remove encumbrances and unresolved matters from their past that hinder progress, settle any debts or wrongs, and run with endurance while fixing their eyes on Jesus, understanding that overcoming daily temptations constitutes genuine spiritual progress.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 7 | Daily Devotion | Seek To Understand Every Word Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 6, 2026 · 10m
Zac Poonen challenges Christians to take God's Word seriously by actively seeking to understand every verse, comparing lazy biblical study to ignoring rocks in a farmer's field. He argues that many Christians are spiritually shallow because they prioritize earthly concerns over their relationship with God, failing to recognize that humans are uniquely created with spirit to commune with God—and when that priority is lost, they descend to living like animals focused only on physical needs and pleasures.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
May 2 | Daily Devotion | Be Willing To Change Your Opinion About People | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2, 2026 · 13m
Zac Poonen challenges believers to examine their prejudices against people or groups and to remain willing to change their opinions when confronted with evidence that contradicts them. Drawing from the example of Nathaniel, who had contempt for people from Nazareth yet was commended by Jesus for his lack of hypocrisy and willingness to immediately change his mind when convinced, Poonen emphasizes that genuine humility and honesty involve recognizing our sinful judgments and being ready to abandon them. He distinguishes between discernment (necessary for leaders) and prejudice (preconceived categorization), calling believers to see people as Jesus sees them.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 30 | Daily Devotion | Learn True Humility And Gentleness From Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 29, 2026 · 10m
Zac Poonen teaches that true humility and gentleness must flow from an inward transformation through salvation, not merely from external behavior or cultural definitions. He emphasizes learning these virtues directly from Jesus' example—His forgiveness of enemies, His defense of the weak and despised, and His willingness to receive gifts—rather than adopting shallow, dictionary definitions that can mask hypocrisy.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 28 | Daily Devotion | Be A Peacemaker In Your Marriage | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 27, 2026 · 9m
Zac Poonen teaches that peacemaking in marriage is a sign of spiritual maturity and following Christ's example. He explains that the more spiritual spouse should take the first step toward reconciliation, drawing parallels to how God initiated restoration with humanity, and that peace comes when one person is willing to die to their own pride and ego rather than demanding their partner make the first move.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 23 | Daily Devotion | Let The Lord God Awaken You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 22, 2026 · 10m
Zac Poonen teaches on maintaining your first love for Jesus by establishing a daily practice of listening to God in the early morning. Drawing from Revelation 2 (the letter to Ephesus) and Isaiah 50, he emphasizes that true prayer means keeping your heart open to God's voice throughout the entire day, not just during scheduled prayer times—much like a police officer with a radio constantly tuned to headquarters. He encourages believers to spend at least 5-15 minutes each morning in quiet communion with Jesus before the day's work begins.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 22 | Daily Devotion | Listen To God As A Disciple To Resist The Devil | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21, 2026 · 9m
Zac Poonen teaches that disciples must listen to God daily through prayer and Scripture reading, beginning each morning with an open ear to hear God's direction for the day. He emphasizes that spiritual strength comes through two practices: feeding on God's Word (at least 15 minutes daily) and actively resisting the devil's schemes through spiritual discipline and warfare, comparing this to physical nourishment and exercise needed for bodily strength.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 21 | Daily Devotion | Preserve Your Personal Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 20, 2026 · 10m
Zac Poonen warns that the greatest deception is not doing evil things, but losing personal devotion to Christ while remaining active in ministry and church. He emphasizes that devotion to Jesus—not church attendance, Bible reading, or doctrinal knowledge—is the most important thing in the Christian life, and believers must continually check whether their love for Christ is increasing or cooling, or risk becoming spiritual backsliders.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 15 | Daily Devotion | Contentment Brings Great Spiritual Profit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 14, 2026 · 11m
Zac Poonen teaches that true godliness must be accompanied by contentment across all areas of life—finances, gifts, health, marriage, church fellowship, and employment. Without contentment, godliness becomes counterfeit and cannot produce the great spiritual profit God intends; believers must learn to be content with their circumstances while still faithfully pursuing legitimate goals, recognizing that God gives each person exactly what suits them.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 9 | Daily Devotion | Stand Apart From The World | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 8, 2026 · 10m
Zac Poonen uses Noah's example to challenge Christians to maintain a clear, visible separation from worldly values and priorities. Drawing a sharp line between the believer's eternal focus and the world's temporary concerns is not merely about avoiding certain behaviors, but about demonstrating through daily choices and sacrifice that Christ and God's kingdom are primary, not secondary to comfort and acceptance. Parents especially must model this commitment and maintain spiritual authority by living it out authentically, not merely preaching it.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 3 | Daily Devotion | Beware Of Teachers Who Are Not Spiritual Fathers | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 2, 2026 · 9m
Zac Poonen distinguishes between spiritual fathers and mere teachers, emphasizing that true spiritual fathers like Paul care for believers' eternal souls and character, while false teachers are motivated by money and concerned only with clever preaching divorced from godly living. The Holy Spirit, like Abraham's servant, seeks to protect the bride of Christ from deception and present believers pure to Christ, and Christians should test leaders by whether they genuinely serve the people's spiritual welfare rather than their own gain.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
March 31 | Daily Devotion | Glorying Only In The Cross Of Christ | Zac Poone
Zac Poonen · Mar 30, 2026 · 9m
Zac Poonen teaches that while Christ's death for our sins is foundational to Christian faith, believers must progress beyond this basic understanding to deeper spiritual maturity. True Christian advancement requires dying to self-ambition and worldly status (symbolized by baptism), being filled with the genuine power of the Holy Spirit, and living entirely for Christ rather than personal desires or genealogical pride.