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11mNovember 18 | Daily Devotion | Let the Word of God Abide In You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 17
14mNovember 17 | Daily Devotion | Delight to Hear the Word of Righteousness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 16
9mNovember 16 | Daily Devotion | Don't Become Dull of Hearing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 15
13mNovember 15 | Daily Devotion | Learn Obedience Through Sufferings | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 14
12mNovember 14 | Daily Devotion | Moving from Self-Centeredness to God-centeredness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 13
10mNovember 13 | Daily Devotion | Seeking to Live a God-Centered Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 12
12mNovember 12 | Daily Devotion | Setting Our Minds on God’s Interests | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 11
11mNovember 11 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Must Be Revealed in Our Hearts | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 10
12mNovember 10 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Overcame | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 9
11mNovember 09 |Daily Devotion |Persecution is Mandatory Subject In the School of Godliness |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 8
12mNovember 08 | Daily Devotion | Everyone Who Lives Godly Life will be Persecuted | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 7
11mNovember 07 | Daily Devotion | Have Faith that God Can Solve All Your Problems | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 6
13mNovember 06 | Daily Devotion | God Will Supply All Your Needs | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 5
10mNovember 05 | Daily Devotion | Living in The Sabbath Rest of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 4
9mNovember 04 | Daily Devotion | Having The Spirit of Christ is to Lean Only upon God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 3
13mNovember 03 | Daily Devotion | Cleanse Yourself Everyday | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 2
10mNovember 02 | Daily Devotion | Living With The Consuming Fire | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 1
14mNovember 01 | Daily Devotion | Eternal Life is to Know God, not His Actions | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 31
11mOctober 31 | Daily Devotion | Your Hidden Life Is More Important Than Your Visible Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 30
10mOctober 30 | Daily Devotion | Brokenness And Abundance | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 29
11mOctober 29 | Daily Devotion | Genuine Concern for the Welfare of Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 28
12mOctober 28 | Daily Devotion | One Thing I Have Desired | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 27
13mOctober 27 | Daily Devotion | Cast Your Burdens Upon the Lord and He will Sustain You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 26
11mOctober 26 | Daily Devotion | God Writes His Laws in our Minds and Hearts | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 25
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.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
November 18 | Daily Devotion | Let the Word of God Abide In You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 17, 2024 · 11m
The message outlines three stages of spiritual growth, drawing from 1 John 2:12-14: little children, young men, and fathers. Little children rejoice in forgiveness and knowing God as a Father, while young men are characterized by zeal and the ability to overcome evil through the Word of God abiding in them. The speaker strongly emphasizes that true maturity requires diligent, disciplined study of scripture, citing Jesus's early learning as an example, and urges listeners to prioritize deep scriptural knowledge over other ministries.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
November 17 | Daily Devotion | Delight to Hear the Word of Righteousness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 16, 2024 · 14m
The speaker urges the audience to move beyond basic teachings, comparing spiritual understanding to a baby who only drinks milk. True spiritual maturity requires consistently consuming the 'word of righteousness'—the 'solid food'—which involves confronting difficult truths like denying oneself and forsaking the world. This consistent diet trains one's senses to discern good from evil, a mark of maturity that prevents spiritual harm.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
November 16 | Daily Devotion | Don't Become Dull of Hearing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 15, 2024 · 9m
The central message warns against becoming dull of hearing, which the speaker equates to only wanting to hear comfortable, encouraging messages. True spiritual growth, and learning obedience, comes from areas of suffering and self-denial, not just easy obedience. The speaker urges listeners to cultivate a daily discipline of reading scripture personally, comparing it to the Israelites needing to gather manna every morning for survival.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
November 15 | Daily Devotion | Learn Obedience Through Sufferings | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 14, 2024 · 13m
The message emphasizes that true spiritual maturity and understanding come from learning obedience through suffering, drawing parallels from Jesus' life. The speaker warns that merely performing easy acts of piety, like attending church, does not equate to deep spiritual growth; genuine learning occurs in areas requiring self-denial and suffering. Therefore, to truly grow, one must embrace the difficult obedience that involves sacrifice.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
November 14 | Daily Devotion | Moving from Self-Centeredness to God-centeredness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 13, 2024 · 12m
The central message is the necessity of moving from a self-centered life to one completely centered on God, mirroring the transformation from Adam's body to the body of Christ. This transformation is not instantaneous but a daily process, requiring the believer to be continually filled with the Holy Spirit to see the glory of Jesus. True Christ-likeness goes beyond mere good behavior or self-improvement; it must be motivated by a deep desire to glorify God in every aspect of life.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
November 13 | Daily Devotion | Seeking to Live a God-Centered Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 12, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that a truly Christian life requires centering one's existence on God's will rather than self-interest. The speaker contrasts the self-centered life, which seeks only personal benefit, with the life of Jesus, who lived entirely to fulfill the will of the Father. Taking up the cross means abandoning self-will to prioritize God's purpose, which is the only way to truly build the church.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
November 12 | Daily Devotion | Setting Our Minds on God’s Interests | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 11, 2024 · 12m
The central message is that a life lived for God's interests, rather than personal desires, is the true path to building the church and fulfilling God's will. The speaker uses examples from scripture, such as Jesus's life and Peter's denial, to illustrate that true devotion requires constant self-examination and prioritizing God's glory above all else. He advises that focusing on God's kingdom first will ensure provision and prevent regret at the end of life.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
November 11 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Must Be Revealed in Our Hearts | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 10, 2024 · 11m
True church life is built not on outward conformity or mere agreement with doctrine, but on having seen Jesus revealed in one's heart. This deep understanding compels believers to live daily by Christ's principles, which involves embracing the daily cross. Hypocrisy, which is merely putting on a front, is condemned by Jesus, and following Him requires accepting the reality of suffering and self-denial.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
November 10 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Overcame | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 9, 2024 · 12m
The speaker urges believers to obey God's commandments because they are for our eternal good, comparing obedience to following a doctor's prescription for a cure. He emphasizes that the promise of sitting with Christ on the throne is an individual achievement, requiring personal struggle and overcoming sin, unlike an honorary award. True discipleship requires actively fighting battles against sin, as Jesus's own victory was an example for us to follow.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
November 09 |Daily Devotion |Persecution is Mandatory Subject In the School of Godliness |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 8, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that living a godly life in Christ will inevitably lead to persecution and unpopularity, which the speaker considers an honor. He uses examples from school, work, and military life to illustrate that choosing God's terms over the world's will result in opposition, but this commitment is necessary for true discipleship. The core challenge is deciding whose terms—the world's or God's—will govern one's life.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
November 08 | Daily Devotion | Everyone Who Lives Godly Life will be Persecuted | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 7, 2024 · 12m
The central message is that anyone who genuinely desires to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will inevitably face persecution, as stated in 2 Timothy 3:12. The speaker warns against being a 'chameleon' who changes behavior based on the social group, arguing that true commitment to Christ will lead to conflict, even within one's own family. He emphasizes that Jesus came not to bring earthly peace, but a sword, signifying a necessary division for those who take a stand for the Lord.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
November 07 | Daily Devotion | Have Faith that God Can Solve All Your Problems | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 6, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes that when facing overwhelming problems, one must look to God's power rather than their own strength, drawing lessons from Jehoshaphat's victory. The core message is that God can solve any problem, as evidenced by Jesus' miracles, and that trials are designed by God to build character and faith. True faith requires humility to receive God's word and to overcome the whispers of unbelief.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
November 06 | Daily Devotion | God Will Supply All Your Needs | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 5, 2024 · 13m
God promises to supply all our needs according to His riches and glory in Christ Jesus, but this promise is not for everything we want, only what we truly need. To receive wisdom or overcome sin, we must approach God with humility, acknowledging our lack of power, and ask in faith. The speaker emphasizes that God gives generously and never scolds, citing examples from scripture like 2 Chronicles 20 to encourage trust during trials.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
November 05 | Daily Devotion | Living in The Sabbath Rest of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 4, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that true Christian living requires adopting the attitude of helpless dependence upon God, mirroring Christ's life. This means recognizing that our needs are met by God's provision, rather than seeking benefits, security, or personal gain from church or ministry. The speaker emphasizes that spiritual maturity involves shifting focus from what we can receive to how we can serve others.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
November 04 | Daily Devotion | Having The Spirit of Christ is to Lean Only upon God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 3, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that true Christian living requires adopting the attitude of Christ, who emptied himself of divine equality to become a helpless servant. The speaker urges listeners to stop depending on earthly resources, influential people, or even their own abilities, instead learning to live in complete dependence upon God alone. This surrender mirrors Christ's own life and is the mark of a true man of God.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
November 03 | Daily Devotion | Cleanse Yourself Everyday | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 2, 2024 · 13m
The message emphasizes the privilege of being God's child and the necessity of daily cleansing from sin. The speaker strongly cautions against judging others, comparing it to being an accuser, and instead urges the audience to focus on perfecting holiness by judging and cleansing their own hearts. True spiritual growth involves becoming more Christlike daily, which requires self-examination rather than criticizing others.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
November 02 | Daily Devotion | Living With The Consuming Fire | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 1, 2024 · 10m
Dwelling with the consuming fire means undergoing a continuous process of self-judgment and repentance to purge anything unlike Christ from one's life. This purification process, which mirrors the hope of Christ's return, requires actively identifying and confronting personal sin, rather than merely focusing on outward ministry or performance. True seriousness about following Jesus is demonstrated by this daily commitment to self-examination and cleansing.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
November 01 | Daily Devotion | Eternal Life is to Know God, not His Actions | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 31, 2024 · 14m
The central message is that true eternal life is not merely living forever, but rather knowing God and Jesus Christ intimately, as defined by John 17:3. The speaker uses analogies, such as a newly married couple learning to know each other, to illustrate that knowing God requires deep, continuous relationship and understanding of His ways, moving beyond just observing His actions. Therefore, believers must actively strive to get to know God better and better.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 31 | Daily Devotion | Your Hidden Life Is More Important Than Your Visible Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 30, 2024 · 11m
The central message emphasizes that a person's hidden life—their thoughts, attitudes, and motives—is far more important than their visible outward Christian life. Drawing from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught that merely hearing the word is insufficient; true stability comes from obedience, which is built on a deep, unseen foundation. The strength of a life, like a tree or a building, is determined by what is hidden underground, not what is displayed publicly.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
October 30 | Daily Devotion | Brokenness And Abundance | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 29, 2024 · 10m
God uses brokenness and hardship to refine individuals, as demonstrated by Paul's suffering, because He cannot commit authority to an unbroken man. The message encourages listeners to submit to difficult circumstances, viewing them as a process of purification like gold in fire. By accepting God's allowing of trials, one can ultimately reach a place of abundance and overflowing blessing.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 29 | Daily Devotion | Genuine Concern for the Welfare of Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 28, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes that true spiritual leadership, exemplified by Timothy, involves a genuine concern for the welfare of others rather than self-promotion. The speaker contrasts this with those who seek personal status or position within the church. He stresses that building the church requires a solid foundation in God's love, a life lived in integrity with God, and a godly home life before ministry can be effectively built upon it.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
October 28 | Daily Devotion | One Thing I Have Desired | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 27, 2024 · 12m
The central message encourages believers to desire nothing more than to dwell in God's presence and behold His glory, citing Psalm 27. The speaker contrasts outward religious activity and ministry success with genuine spiritual depth, arguing that true worship involves simply sitting in God's presence rather than constantly serving or preaching. He urges the audience, especially senior members, to cultivate humility by regularly apologizing to others and to prioritize being a worshipper over being a minister.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
October 27 | Daily Devotion | Cast Your Burdens Upon the Lord and He will Sustain You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 26, 2024 · 13m
The message centers on Psalm 55:22, encouraging listeners to cast all their burdens upon the Lord, who promises to sustain them. The speaker emphasizes that God's faithfulness is reliable, even when facing extreme trials, drawing parallels to the Israelites in the wilderness and the promise that those who seek God's kingdom first will find everything they need. True spiritual strength comes from detaching oneself from earthly attachments and placing ultimate trust in God.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 26 | Daily Devotion | God Writes His Laws in our Minds and Hearts | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 25, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes that God writes His law into our minds, giving us the desire to do His will, and into our hearts, giving us the strength to do it. True Christian life requires humility, acknowledging that even the desire to follow God comes from the Holy Spirit, not from personal effort. Ultimately, we must cooperate with God's grace by agreeing with His will, allowing Him to strengthen our hearts to overcome sin.