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10mFebruary 22 | Daily Devotion | Learn To Forgive Others Instantly | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 21
12mFebruary 21 | Daily Devotion | Is Your Foundation Strong? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 20
10mFebruary 20 | Daily Devotion | Pay Close Attention To Your Life And Your Teaching | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 19
10mFebruary 19 | Daily Devotion | I Believe I Can Walk In Footsteps Of Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 18
13mFebruary 18 | Daily Devotion | Honor And Respect Parents And Older People | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 17
12mFebruary 17 | Daily Devotion | Begin Your Christian Life Where Jesus Began | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 16
8mFebruary 16 | Daily Devotion | Begin Now To Follow Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 15
11mFebruary 15 | Daily Devotion | Follow A Godly Man As He Follows Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 14
8mFebruary 14 | Daily Devotion | Being More Than Doing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 13
10mFebruary 13 | Daily Devotion | God Will Bring You To A Place Of Abundance | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 12
10mFebruary 12 | Daily Devotion | God Will Make A Way Of Escape Through Grace | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 11
10mFebruary 11 | Daily Devotion | God Will Exalt You At The Proper Time | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 10
9mFebruary 10 | Daily Devotion | God's Power Is Made Perfect In Our Weakness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 9
12mFebruary 9 | Daily Devotion | Claim God's Magnificent Promises By Fulfilling The Conditions
Zac Poonen · Feb 8
10mFebruary 8 | Daily Devotion | What It Means To Be Truly Spiritual | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 7
9mFebruary 7 | Daily Devotion | God's Grace Is Sufficient For Me | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 6
9mFebruary 6 | Daily Devotion | God Will Not Allow A Test Beyond My Ability To Bear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 5
10mFebruary 5 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Will Save Me From All My Sins | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 4
13mFebruary 4 | Daily Devotion | Having Faith For New Covenant Promises | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 4
9mFebruary 3 | Daily Devotion | God Rejoices Over Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 2
8mFebruary 2 | Daily Devotion | Two Sins Which Are Very Serious | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 1
9mFebruary 1 | Daily Devotion | Proclaiming The Whole Purpose Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 31
11mJanuary 31 | Daily Devotion | Prove Yourselves To Be Doers Of God’s Word | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 30
12mJanuary 30 | Daily Devotion | Don't Think You Are A Somebody When You Are A Nobody | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 29
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
February 22 | Daily Devotion | Learn To Forgive Others Instantly | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 21, 2025 · 10m
The central message emphasizes the necessity of instant and complete forgiveness, drawing parallels from Jesus' teaching on forgiving those who speak against the Son of Man. The speaker advises believers to be quick to ask and grant forgiveness, treating unforgiveness as a far greater sin than minor physical ailments. Ultimately, forgiveness is presented as imitating God, who forgives us repeatedly, and this practice is key to freedom from condemnation.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
February 21 | Daily Devotion | Is Your Foundation Strong? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 20, 2025 · 12m
The central message emphasizes that a strong Christian life requires a proper foundation built on both repentance and faith, not just belief in Christ. The speaker stresses that true repentance is a complete 180-degree turn away from sin, and that Christian life, like marriage, demands 100% commitment. Furthermore, he highlights that receiving God's forgiveness requires the believer to actively forgive others, citing Matthew 6:14-15 as a crucial condition.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
February 20 | Daily Devotion | Pay Close Attention To Your Life And Your Teaching | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 19, 2025 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that preaching the Gospel requires a life that matches the teaching, warning against hypocrisy where outward appearance masks inner sin. The speaker stresses that a complete Christian life requires both repentance (turning from sin) and faith (dependence on Christ), comparing them to two necessary wires that must connect for the light of salvation to shine.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
February 19 | Daily Devotion | I Believe I Can Walk In Footsteps Of Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 18, 2025 · 10m
The central message encourages listeners to follow Christ by imitating Jesus's humble life, emphasizing that true discipleship begins with small, everyday acts of service without concern for dignity. The speaker assures the congregation that if they ask the Lord for the power to do something, He will provide it, urging them to overcome discouragement and start walking in faith today.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
February 18 | Daily Devotion | Honor And Respect Parents And Older People | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 17, 2025 · 13m
The central message emphasizes the biblical command to honor and obey parents and older people, arguing that this respect is crucial for a life that goes well. The speaker draws parallels between this respect and following Jesus' example of submission to authority, suggesting that a lack of respect for elders is a sign of the end times. He concludes by encouraging listeners to learn from submission, even in seemingly boring or difficult circumstances.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
February 17 | Daily Devotion | Begin Your Christian Life Where Jesus Began | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 16, 2025 · 12m
The central message is that true Christian living begins by imitating Jesus's life, which involved submitting to imperfect human authority. The speaker emphasizes that submission to God-appointed authority is a crucial, often difficult, lesson in discipleship. He assures listeners that if they are wholehearted disciples, God will never test them beyond their ability, and all things will ultimately work for their good.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
February 16 | Daily Devotion | Begin Now To Follow Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 15, 2025 · 8m
The message encourages listeners to follow Jesus by imitating His life, rather than focusing on ministry achievements. The speaker emphasizes that following Christ means emulating His life, not His miracles or supposed heavenly experiences, warning against deception from Satan and false teachings. True discipleship is rooted in living according to Christ's example.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
February 15 | Daily Devotion | Follow A Godly Man As He Follows Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 14, 2025 · 11m
The message encourages listeners to imitate Paul's wholehearted devotion to Christ, contrasting this with the boasting of false apostles and deceitful workers. Paul's true boasting is not in his accomplishments, but in his willingness to endure extreme suffering, danger, and constant concern for the global church. The central message is that true discipleship is demonstrated through sacrificial living, not mere words or visible achievements.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
February 14 | Daily Devotion | Being More Than Doing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 13, 2025 · 8m
The central message is that one's inherent being and character before God are more important than the amount of religious service or accomplishments one performs. Drawing from Acts 1:1, the speaker emphasizes that Jesus' ministry involved first *being* and then *doing* and *teaching*. Therefore, Christian life should flow from one's inner life and conduct at home, as this is where Jesus desires to live through believers.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
February 13 | Daily Devotion | God Will Bring You To A Place Of Abundance | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 12, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that God uses difficult trials and testing to build us into overcomers through His grace. The speaker emphasizes that God will never test us beyond our ability, comparing this to steam pressure in a boiler room. True victory comes not from blaming others, but from acknowledging that God orchestrated the difficult circumstances, leading ultimately to a place of abundance. Believers are encouraged to draw near to the throne of grace to receive mercy and rely on God's sufficient grace through brokenness and humility.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
February 12 | Daily Devotion | God Will Make A Way Of Escape Through Grace | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 11, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that God's grace is sufficient to overcome sin and endure life's trials, unlike trying to conquer sin through sheer willpower under the law. The speaker emphasizes that true strength comes from accepting God's grace, which is like the power of electricity, allowing us to run for hours where our own efforts would fail. He concludes by citing 1 Corinthians 10:13, assuring that God will never allow us to be tempted beyond what we can bear, always providing a way of escape through grace.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
February 11 | Daily Devotion | God Will Exalt You At The Proper Time | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 10, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble, making grace the source of our overcoming power. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual strength comes not from quoting scripture or asserting titles, but from deep humility before God. He advises believers to embrace difficult circumstances as the 'mighty hand of God' to be broken down, knowing that God will exalt them at the proper time, specifically over sin and Satan, not over worldly achievements.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
February 10 | Daily Devotion | God's Power Is Made Perfect In Our Weakness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 9, 2025 · 9m
The central message is that God's grace is sufficient for every situation, and His power is perfected in human weakness. The speaker emphasizes that true confidence comes not from self-sufficiency, but from trusting in God's grace, which requires us to allow ourselves to be broken by life's circumstances. This process of being weakened is necessary for God to manifest His power through us, as exemplified by the Apostle Paul.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
February 9 | Daily Devotion | Claim God's Magnificent Promises By Fulfilling The Conditions
Zac Poonen · Feb 8, 2025 · 12m
The sermon emphasizes that while some blessings from God are unconditional, many significant promises, including forgiveness and participation in the divine nature, are conditional. The key condition highlighted is repentance and faith, illustrated by the need to hear and follow Jesus' voice. The speaker stresses that true cleansing from sin comes from walking in God's light, which means taking full responsibility for one's own sin rather than blaming others.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
February 8 | Daily Devotion | What It Means To Be Truly Spiritual | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 7, 2025 · 10m
True spirituality requires the Word of God to penetrate beyond mere thought and feeling, sinking deep into the spirit. The speaker explains that the Bible divides humanity into body, soul (mind and feelings), and spirit, and true growth happens when the Word compels us to deny our own will. This daily process of taking up the cross—responding to life's challenges by choosing Christ's will over our own desires—is what allows the seed of the Word to take root deeply, like building on the rock.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
February 7 | Daily Devotion | God's Grace Is Sufficient For Me | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 6, 2025 · 9m
The central message is that God's grace is sufficient for every situation we face, drawing from 2 Corinthians 12:9. The speaker uses an illustration of a boat hitting a hidden rock to explain that God doesn't always remove the difficulty, but rather raises the level of His grace so we can overcome it. He cautions against focusing on physical healing or prosperity, urging instead that we trust in God's grace to help us overcome our current circumstances, no matter how difficult they seem.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
February 6 | Daily Devotion | God Will Not Allow A Test Beyond My Ability To Bear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 5, 2025 · 9m
The message centers on the promise from 1 Corinthians 10:13, assuring believers that God will never allow them to face a temptation or test beyond their ability to bear. The speaker emphasizes that endurance comes not from personal strength, but from God's faithfulness and preparation. He encourages listeners to rely completely on God's power, comparing it to a student taking an exam appropriate for their grade level.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
February 5 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Will Save Me From All My Sins | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 4, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that believers are saved from sin through the merit of Jesus Christ, not by their own efforts or adherence to law. The speaker emphasizes that claiming this promise means trusting Jesus to give the power to overcome specific sins like anger, lust, and bitterness. True Christian life involves becoming an overcomer by fixing one's focus solely on Jesus, mirroring Peter's experience walking on water.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
February 4 | Daily Devotion | Having Faith For New Covenant Promises | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 4, 2025 · 13m
The speaker argues that many Christians prefer the promises of the Old Covenant—such as earthly healing and prosperity—over the greater blessings of the New Covenant. He emphasizes that the true calling of the New Covenant is to be an overcomer against sin, the world, and the flesh, rather than focusing on earthly enemies. The message concludes by urging listeners to embrace the New Covenant fully and to focus on Jesus as the author and finisher of faith.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
February 3 | Daily Devotion | God Rejoices Over Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 2, 2025 · 9m
The message emphasizes that the Christian life means being more than conquerors, and God's love is unconditional, comparing it to a father's care for all children. The speaker urges listeners to maintain a daily spiritual check-up, recognizing that spiritual issues are more serious than physical ailments. Ultimately, the central message is that believers should embrace the reality that God rejoices over them with singing, recalling the deep, joyful love exemplified by Hannah receiving Samuel.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
February 2 | Daily Devotion | Two Sins Which Are Very Serious | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 1, 2025 · 8m
Jesus warned that anger, dirty thoughts, and lusting with the eyes or committing sin with the hands are sins that can lead to hell, unlike other sins mentioned in the Sermon on the Mount. The speaker emphasizes that overcoming these sins requires fearing God, citing Joseph's example, and stresses that God judges the heart and private actions, not just public behavior.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
February 1 | Daily Devotion | Proclaiming The Whole Purpose Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 31, 2025 · 9m
The central message is that God judges the heart, not the outward appearance, citing 1 Samuel 16:7. The speaker contrasts the outward focus of the Old Covenant and the Pharisees' external piety with the necessity of an inward righteousness, drawing from Matthew 5. True entry into the Kingdom of Heaven requires a transformation of the heart, addressing internal sins like anger, which the Pharisees overlooked.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
January 31 | Daily Devotion | Prove Yourselves To Be Doers Of God’s Word | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 30, 2025 · 11m
The message emphasizes that true faith requires being doers of God's word, not just hearers, comparing hearing without action to looking in a mirror and forgetting the dirt. It warns against self-deception in areas like failing to apologize for wrongs or assuming one is sinless. The speaker stresses that controlling one's tongue is a key mark of spirituality, and believers must remain humble, recognizing the constant possibility of sin.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
January 30 | Daily Devotion | Don't Think You Are A Somebody When You Are A Nobody | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 29, 2025 · 12m
The message warns against self-deception, particularly when believers become complacent due to seniority or perceived gifts, leading them to think they are 'somebody' when they are spiritually 'nobody.' True spiritual maturity requires remembering one's humble beginnings. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that believers must sow to the Holy Spirit's promptings to reap eternal life, rather than sowing to the flesh, which leads to corruption.