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10mApril 11 | Daily Devotion | Be Like A Baby In Humility | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 10
11mApril 10 | Daily Devotion | Ask God For Wisdom In Faith Without Any Doubting | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 9
10mApril 9 | Daily Devotion | Stand Apart From The World | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 8
10mApril 8 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Comes Inside Us To Manifest Life Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 7
12mApril 7 | Daily Devotion | Ask Forgiveness And Forgive Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6
10mApril 6 | Daily Devotion | If God Is So Good, Why Can't He Forgive Everybody? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 5
10mApril 5 | Daily Devotion | Listen To The Voice Of God And Your Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 4
11mApril 4 | Daily Devotion | Preserve Yourself In Fervent Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 3
9mApril 3 | Daily Devotion | Beware Of Teachers Who Are Not Spiritual Fathers | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 2
8mApril 2 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Made Satan Powerless Against You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 1
12mApril 1 | Daily Devotion | The Old Man Was Crucified On The Cross | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 31
9mMarch 31 | Daily Devotion | Glorying Only In The Cross Of Christ | Zac Poone
Zac Poonen · Mar 30
10mMarch 30 | Daily Devotion | Deliverance From Hypocrisy When Praying Before Men | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 29
8mMarch 29 | Daily Devotion | Lord! Show Me The Corruption In My Flesh | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 28
12mMarch 28 | Daily Devotion | Two Things That Will Protect You From Deception | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 27
11mMarch 27 | Daily Devotion | All Grace Abounds To Those Who Give Their All To God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 26
8mMarch 26 |Daily Devotion | The Secret Of Godliness Is Not In The Doctrine But In The Person Of Jesus
Zac Poonen · Mar 25
10mMarch 25 | Daily Devotion | God Gives According To The Measure In Which You Give | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 24
10mMarch 24 | Daily Devotion | Learn From Jesus To Please The Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 23
12mMarch 23 | Daily Devotion | We Are Called To Condemn The World | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 22
10mMarch 22 | Daily Devotion | God Can Restore All That We Have Lost | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 21
12mMarch 21 | Daily Devotion | Disciplining Our Body Is Very Important To Run The Christian Race
Zac Poonen · Mar 20
13mMarch 20 | Daily Devotion | Repentance From Pride And Rebellion Against Authority | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 19
13mMarch 19 | Daily Devotion | Knowing God As Our Father Frees Us From These Attitudes | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 18
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.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 11 | Daily Devotion | Be Like A Baby In Humility | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 10, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that true greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven comes not from worldly achievement or status, but from profound humility, exemplified by a child. The speaker contrasts the human tendency toward competition and pride with the natural state of a baby, who is unconcerned with comparison or status. He urges listeners to adopt the child's dependence, willingness to ask for help, and lack of pride, applying this lesson to their relationship with God by constantly crying out for grace.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 10 | Daily Devotion | Ask God For Wisdom In Faith Without Any Doubting | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 9, 2025 · 11m
Paul urges believers to ensure their love grows in wisdom, citing examples from parenting and marriage. The message emphasizes that when lacking wisdom, one must ask God in faith, as He promises to give generously without reproach. True wisdom is linked to humility, and the key condition for receiving God's wisdom is asking without doubting.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 9 | Daily Devotion | Stand Apart From The World | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 8, 2025 · 10m
The message uses the story of Noah building the ark to illustrate the necessity of drawing a clear line between Christian values and the world's passing culture. This separation must be evident not just in words, but in one's entire lifestyle, including how one spends time, money, and energy. True commitment is demonstrated by actions that show one's ultimate allegiance is to God, not worldly pursuits.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 8 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Comes Inside Us To Manifest Life Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 7, 2025 · 10m
The speaker contrasts God's work in the Old Testament, where help was external, with the New Testament, where God dwells internally through the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes that while external help can solve visible problems, only the Spirit residing within can solve internal struggles, such as sin and weakness of will. Therefore, believers must rely on the power of the Holy Spirit from within to live righteously, rather than merely confessing sins externally.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
April 7 | Daily Devotion | Ask Forgiveness And Forgive Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6, 2025 · 12m
The central message emphasizes that true prayer and a relationship with God are contingent upon reconciling with others. Jesus taught that one must first seek forgiveness from those wronged before approaching God in prayer. Furthermore, the speaker stresses the reciprocal nature of forgiveness, warning that failure to forgive others will prevent God from forgiving us, regardless of other good deeds.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 6 | Daily Devotion | If God Is So Good, Why Can't He Forgive Everybody? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 5, 2025 · 10m
The speaker addresses the question of why God cannot forgive everyone, explaining that divine justice requires accountability, much like a teacher cannot give full marks to a student who did not study. He emphasizes that God's perfect love is demonstrated through the principle of substitution, using the example of Jesus taking the punishment for our sins on the cross. The central message is that our salvation and clean lives are due to Jesus' sacrifice, and we must live thankfully by not dirtying the 'clean shirt' of his atonement.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 5 | Daily Devotion | Listen To The Voice Of God And Your Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 4, 2025 · 10m
The speaker emphasizes that God speaks to us daily, citing Genesis 1 as evidence that God spoke each day of creation. He draws a key distinction between humans and animals: God breathed into Adam, giving humanity a conscience. This conscience is vital because it alerts us to wrong actions, making it the most important part of ourselves to safeguard. To keep this conscience clean, one must confess sins to the Lord through Jesus Christ and then live with sensitivity, immediately confessing wrongs to others.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 4 | Daily Devotion | Preserve Yourself In Fervent Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 3, 2025 · 11m
The central message is that the greatest danger of deception is losing fervent devotion to Christ. When our primary focus shifts to money, material things, ministry, or any area other than Christ, we become vulnerable to spiritual deception. True protection comes from maintaining a deep, passionate love for Jesus Christ.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 3 | Daily Devotion | Beware Of Teachers Who Are Not Spiritual Fathers | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 2, 2025 · 9m
The message warns against being deceived by teachers who lack the genuine, fatherly concern for the spiritual well-being of their students. The speaker distinguishes between a teacher, who is motivated by salary, and a true father or servant of God, whose concern is presenting the individual as a pure virgin to Christ. He advises believers to test preachers by asking if their interest lies in the listener's soul or in what they can gain from them.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
April 2 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Made Satan Powerless Against You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 1, 2025 · 8m
The central message is that Jesus Christ defeated Satan on the cross, rendering him powerless against believers. The speaker emphasizes that because of this victory, believers should no longer live in fear of Satan, but rather walk in freedom. He encourages the audience to declare this victory confidently, comparing Satan's current state to a paralyzed snake rather than claiming he is dead.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
April 1 | Daily Devotion | The Old Man Was Crucified On The Cross | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 31, 2025 · 12m
The speaker shares personal anecdotes about God's providence in his life, particularly regarding his marriage, before transitioning to a deeper theological teaching on the cross. He outlines four key aspects of the crucifixion, emphasizing that beyond Christ dying for sins, the believer's 'old man' (sinful nature) was crucified with Christ, leading to freedom from sin's slavery.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
March 31 | Daily Devotion | Glorying Only In The Cross Of Christ | Zac Poone
Zac Poonen · Mar 30, 2025 · 9m
The central message is that Christian understanding of the cross must progress beyond merely acknowledging that Christ died for sin. True discipleship requires a deep humility, recognizing that one has nothing to boast about, and a commitment to live completely for Christ. This progression is symbolized by being immersed in water, representing dying to self and living only for Christ, mirroring Jesus' sacrifice.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
March 30 | Daily Devotion | Deliverance From Hypocrisy When Praying Before Men | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 29, 2025 · 10m
The speaker uses the example of the Pharisee and the tax collector to illustrate that many Christians pray outwardly for the sake of appearance rather than sincerely to God. He shares personal testimonies about realizing he was performing piety for an audience, both in public prayer and when singing hymns, and emphasizes the need for genuine, heartfelt devotion to Jesus Christ.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
March 29 | Daily Devotion | Lord! Show Me The Corruption In My Flesh | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 28, 2025 · 8m
The speaker urges listeners to confront the inherent corruption within their own flesh, comparing it to that of anyone, including criminals. He emphasizes that true salvation requires a radical realization, echoing Paul's declaration that nothing good dwells in one's flesh. This deep self-awareness is necessary because without it, one will remain in a superficial understanding of Christianity and fail to desire true salvation.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
March 28 | Daily Devotion | Two Things That Will Protect You From Deception | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 27, 2025 · 12m
The central message is that true salvation requires a genuine recognition of one's sinfulness and a sincere desire to turn from it, which is the essence of repentance. The speaker warns that many nominal Christians attend church without realizing they are sinners, and this lack of repentance means they are not truly born again. He emphasizes that the greatest danger is not just deception by Satan, but potentially being deceived by God himself if one does not love the truth about sin.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
March 27 | Daily Devotion | All Grace Abounds To Those Who Give Their All To God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 26, 2025 · 11m
The central message is that God's provision and blessings are directly proportional to the degree of surrender and giving one offers Him. The speaker emphasizes that just as Jesus gave everything to the Father, believers must also give their entire selves—their assets, plans, and desires—to God. He warns against holding back, using the analogy of the burnt offering and citing 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 to show that a generous giving leads to abundant grace and sufficiency.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
March 26 |Daily Devotion | The Secret Of Godliness Is Not In The Doctrine But In The Person Of Jesus
Zac Poonen · Mar 25, 2025 · 8m
The central message is that true godliness comes not from merely understanding the doctrine that Jesus came in the flesh, but from personally seeing and experiencing the person of Jesus. The speaker warns that focusing only on doctrine can lead to legalism and spiritual emptiness, contrasting this with the transformative power of encountering Christ Himself. He emphasizes that the Bible's purpose is to point people to Jesus, not to become an end in itself.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
March 25 | Daily Devotion | God Gives According To The Measure In Which You Give | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 24, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that God gives to a person in direct measure to the extent of what that person gives to Him. Drawing from Jesus' example of total surrender to the Father, the speaker warns against holding back any part of one's life, time, or resources for personal plans or worldly pursuits. True commitment means giving everything, as God will only work with the measure of devotion offered.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
March 24 | Daily Devotion | Learn From Jesus To Please The Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 23, 2025 · 10m
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.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
March 23 | Daily Devotion | We Are Called To Condemn The World | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 22, 2025 · 12m
The message emphasizes that Christians must draw a clear, unwavering line between their values and the passing world, comparing this to Noah building the Ark. This commitment is tested by worldly pressures, such as maintaining popularity or career success. True faith is demonstrated not just by speaking, but by a consistent lifestyle that prioritizes God above all earthly concerns.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
March 22 | Daily Devotion | God Can Restore All That We Have Lost | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 21, 2025 · 10m
Drawing from David's experience of losing everything but recovering it, the message emphasizes that God can restore what we have lost, both materially and spiritually. The speaker points to passages like Joel 2:25 and Luke 11 to assure listeners that God will restore years wasted, relationships damaged, and truths stolen by the enemy. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to claim these promises of recovery in their lives and within the Church.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
March 21 | Daily Devotion | Disciplining Our Body Is Very Important To Run The Christian Race
Zac Poonen · Mar 20, 2025 · 12m
The sermon emphasizes the critical importance of self-discipline, particularly regarding the body, to successfully complete the Christian race. Drawing parallels to Olympic athletes, the speaker stresses that discipline in eating, sleeping, and sexuality is necessary to avoid disqualification at the end. He encourages believers to discipline their bodies to serve God's will rather than their desires, using fasting as a practical example of this discipline.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
March 20 | Daily Devotion | Repentance From Pride And Rebellion Against Authority | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 19, 2025 · 13m
Repentance is defined as a complete 180-degree turn away from sin, which is fundamentally rooted in pride and rebellion against authority. The speaker emphasizes that merely accepting Christ is not enough; one must actively change one's attitude toward sin, becoming as passionate about God as they once were about sin. True repentance requires humility, mirroring Jesus' descent, and recognizing that pride is the origin of all sin, tracing back to Lucifer's rebellion against God.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
March 19 | Daily Devotion | Knowing God As Our Father Frees Us From These Attitudes | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 18, 2025 · 13m
The sermon uses the story of Samuel to illustrate that God speaks to the humble and pure heart, bypassing the knowledgeable but burdened. The central message is that knowing God as a loving Father, as taught in the Lord's Prayer, provides profound security. The speaker warns against the 'no entry' roads of discouragement and self-condemnation, reminding listeners that through Christ, there is no condemnation for those who are in Him.