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13mOctober 25 | Daily Devotion | Develop the Habit of Listening to the Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 24
11mOctober 24 | Daily Devotion | Beware of the Form of Godliness Without Power | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 23
12mOctober 23 | Daily Devotion | Last Days Hypocritical Christians | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 22
10mOctober 22 | Daily Devotion | Beholding the Glory Of Jesus in Scriptures | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 21
12mOctober 21 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Reveals God's Thoughts | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 20
11mOctober 20 | Daily Devotion | Have You Understood Faith? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 19
15mOctober 19 | Daily Devotion | Family Life is More Important than Ministry | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 18
11mOctober 18 | Daily Devotion | Always Have a Clear Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 17
12mOctober 17 | Daily Devotion | Secret of True Prosperity | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 16
10mOctober 16 | Daily Devotion | Recognizing That We Are Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 15
10mOctober 15 | Daily Devotion | Following In Christ’s Footsteps | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 14
9mOctober 14 | Daily Devotion | Recognizing The Value Of Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 13
11mOctober 13 | Daily Devotion | Understanding The Body Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 12
7mOctober 12 | Daily Devotion | Be Humble Like A Little Child | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 11
7mOctober 11 | Daily Devotion | Christian Life Is A Love Relation With Jesus Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 10
9mOctober 10 | Daily Devotion | Count Everything As Rubbish To Gain Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 9
11mOctober 9 | Daily Devotion | Fervent Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 8
10mOctober 8 | Daily Devotion | Live Before God's Face Everyday | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 7
10mOctober 7 | Daily Devotion | Finishing The Work God Gave | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 6
13mOctober 6 | Daily Devotion | Receiving God's Power By Dying To Self | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 5
10mOctober 5 | Daily Devotion | Perplexed, But Not Despairing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 4
8mOctober 4 | Daily Devotion | Without Me You Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 3
8mOctober 3 | Daily Devotion | Don't Be Offended When God Allows You To Fail | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 2
9mOctober 2 | Daily Devotion | Blessed Is The One Who Doesn't Take Offense At Me | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 1
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.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
October 25 | Daily Devotion | Develop the Habit of Listening to the Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 24, 2024 · 13m
The speaker discusses the struggle between the desires of the flesh and the will to live according to God's law, referencing Romans 7. He emphasizes that feeling convicted about sin is a sign of being born again, but this conviction should not lead to self-condemnation. True freedom comes from understanding that living by the Spirit, not by rules, results in no condemnation, allowing believers to confess sin immediately and seek forgiveness.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 24 | Daily Devotion | Beware of the Form of Godliness Without Power | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 23, 2024 · 11m
The message advises believers to actively flee from temptations, such as polluted links online, rather than just resisting them, drawing a parallel between fleeing temptation and running from a tempting woman. Furthermore, it warns against those who possess a form of godliness but are actually lovers of self, money, or who seek to draw attention to themselves rather than pointing people to Christ. True spirituality involves decreasing oneself so that Christ may increase.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
October 23 | Daily Devotion | Last Days Hypocritical Christians | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 22, 2024 · 12m
The sermon warns that in the last days, many Christians will possess only the outward 'form' of godliness—correct doctrines and outward piety—but lack genuine inner power. The speaker urges listeners to guard against spiritual deception, comparing it to a wolf in sheep's clothing, and emphasizes that true devotion to Christ must supersede the desire to impress others. Spiritual cleansing requires both God's work for past sins and diligent self-cleansing in one's present walk.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
October 22 | Daily Devotion | Beholding the Glory Of Jesus in Scriptures | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 21, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that true understanding of scripture comes not from enforcing doctrines, but from allowing the Holy Spirit to reveal the glory of Jesus Christ within the text. The speaker emphasizes that Christian relationships, such as submission in marriage or church life, must be understood sequentially, starting with mutual submission to one another in the fear of Christ, rather than jumping to specific commands. Furthermore, he stresses the importance of respecting the boundaries and dignity of all people, including children, servants, and fellow believers.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
October 21 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Reveals God's Thoughts | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 20, 2024 · 12m
The central message emphasizes that true understanding of God's will comes not from human intellect or extensive study of books, but through the direct revelation of the Holy Spirit. The speaker warns against relying solely on academic knowledge of scripture, cautioning that this can lead to doctrinal error. He urges listeners to seek revelation from the Spirit, comparing it to the difference between the letter of the law and the life given by the Spirit.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 20 | Daily Devotion | Have You Understood Faith? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 19, 2024 · 11m
True faith is not intellectual knowledge of the Bible, but a helpless dependence upon God, likened to a branch depending on a tree for sap. The speaker emphasizes that this dependence is the source of victory over the world and warns against relying on past experience or cleverness. He urges the congregation to consistently return to the ancient truths taught by the apostles, as these foundational teachings provide the only true path to rest for the soul.
15mCFC Daily Devotions
October 19 | Daily Devotion | Family Life is More Important than Ministry | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 18, 2024 · 15m
The speaker emphasizes that family life is more important than ministry, advising that time with family should take precedence when a choice must be made. He stresses the need for fathers to spend quality, dedicated time with their children, and for parents to actively teach their children the Word of God at home, not just leaving it to Sunday school. Furthermore, he advises husbands to prioritize cleaving to their wives by leaving excessive attachment to their parents.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 18 | Daily Devotion | Always Have a Clear Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 17, 2024 · 11m
The speaker outlines the Christian life as a three-story building, starting with the foundation of God's perfect love. He emphasizes that true Christian living requires maintaining a clear conscience by immediately getting up after any slip-up. Achieving victory over sin is a gradual process requiring two key conditions: a deep longing (thirst) for victory and genuine faith, which means believing God is more eager to give His promises than we are to receive them.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
October 17 | Daily Devotion | Secret of True Prosperity | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 16, 2024 · 12m
True spiritual growth comes not from merely following rules or easing one's conscience, but from diligently meditating on Scripture day and night. The speaker emphasizes that one must actively seek to hear God speak through the Word, as Jesus taught that man lives by every word proceeding from God's mouth. Developing this habit of meditation, even with printed Bibles, is crucial for finding God's guidance in difficult life situations.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
October 16 | Daily Devotion | Recognizing That We Are Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 15, 2024 · 10m
The central message contrasts self-exaltation with true humility, drawing parallels from Philippians 2 and the story of the rich man and Lazarus. The speaker emphasizes that God exalts the humble, citing Jesus' willingness to humble himself to the lowest point. True humility is an internal state, not an outward display, and it is essential for God to exalt a person's life and ministry.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
October 15 | Daily Devotion | Following In Christ’s Footsteps | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 14, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that true discipleship requires following Christ's example, which begins with a profound act of self-emptying and humility. The speaker emphasizes that we must learn to become 'nobodies' in our own eyes, allowing God to reduce us to zero so that He can use us mightily. This humility is contrasted with the pride that led Satan to fall, illustrating that God resists the proud, and spiritual victory over sin is achieved through this descent into lowliness.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
October 14 | Daily Devotion | Recognizing The Value Of Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 13, 2024 · 9m
The central message is the importance of recognizing and respecting the boundaries and unique graces God has given to every person. The speaker uses analogies—from property markers to the body of Christ—to illustrate that violating another's boundaries or showing partiality undermines God's design. True Christian living requires valuing others, even those who are less gifted, and recognizing that God's grace is distributed without favoritism.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 13 | Daily Devotion | Understanding The Body Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 12, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that true understanding of the Body of Christ requires recognizing the indispensable value of every member, especially those who are considered weaker or less gifted. The speaker warns that self-centeredness—seeking only what benefits oneself—is a sign of not seeing the Body and can be as detrimental as a cancer. True discipleship, like Christ's love for the church, involves self-sacrifice and genuinely caring for the welfare of others.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
October 12 | Daily Devotion | Be Humble Like A Little Child | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 11, 2024 · 7m
The central message emphasizes the necessity of pursuing humility, comparing it to the state of a little child. Drawing from Matthew 18, the speaker argues that true greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven is found in humility, not earthly status. He encourages listeners to adopt the childlike dependence on God, acknowledging their limited wisdom and yielding to the guidance of the Heavenly Father.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
October 11 | Daily Devotion | Christian Life Is A Love Relation With Jesus Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 10, 2024 · 7m
The Christian life is fundamentally a love relationship with Jesus Christ, which requires primary devotion to Him above all else. The speaker emphasizes that God's jealousy is for our spirit to be devoted only to Him, echoing the greatest commandment to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, strength, and mind. True devotion means being willing to drop everything to seek Him, contrasting this with times when we are preoccupied with other things.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
October 10 | Daily Devotion | Count Everything As Rubbish To Gain Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 9, 2024 · 9m
The central message is the necessity of counting everything in life—including achievements, possessions, and even ministry—as rubbish compared to the surpassing value of knowing Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that true devotion means prioritizing Christ above all else, a devotion that cannot be imitated but must come from the Spirit. This radical focus on Christ is what brings the genuine presence of God.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 9 | Daily Devotion | Fervent Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 8, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that the most crucial element of the Christian life is maintaining a fervent, pure devotion to Jesus Christ, which is likened to remaining at the Tree of Life. The speaker warns that focusing too much on secondary Christian practices, such as avoiding sin, being upright, or even specific spiritual gifts like speaking in tongues, can distract from this primary devotion. True Christianity, therefore, means desiring nothing on earth except Christ and making Him the passion of one's life.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
October 8 | Daily Devotion | Live Before God's Face Everyday | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 7, 2024 · 10m
The speaker contrasts a negative testimony—listing things one abstains from (e.g., not smoking, not drinking)—with the positive testimony of living before God's face every day. Drawing from Elijah's example, the central message is that true spiritual vitality comes from a positive, daily relationship with God, rather than merely avoiding sin. He concludes by emphasizing that the mark of a true church is the palpable presence of God, which should be the deepest longing for every believer.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
October 7 | Daily Devotion | Finishing The Work God Gave | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 6, 2024 · 10m
The Christian life is a continuous process of spiritual warfare, likened to conquering the territory of Canaan by defeating various 'giants' representing sins like anger or dirty thoughts. True discipleship means purifying oneself until one resembles Christ, which involves both spiritual cleansing and active ministry. Ultimately, every believer is equipped by God for a specific, unique work they are called to finish before Christ returns.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
October 6 | Daily Devotion | Receiving God's Power By Dying To Self | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 5, 2024 · 13m
The central message is that to manifest the life of Christ, one must undergo a 'death to self-life,' symbolized by being immersed in water. The speaker emphasizes that mere knowledge or good reputation is insufficient; true life is revealed when our self-will is broken open, much like a grain of wheat falling into the ground. This process requires submission to God's will, even through affliction and perplexity, rather than resisting the breaking open of our outer shells.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
October 5 | Daily Devotion | Perplexed, But Not Despairing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 4, 2024 · 10m
The speaker discusses how God allows believers to experience perplexity, drawing parallels to the mystery of the Gospel. He explains that this state of not knowing the next step is a sign of maturity, comparing it to how parents guide children less as they grow older. Ultimately, the message encourages trusting God's plan even when direction is unclear, pointing to the greater blessing of believing without physical or audible signs of God's presence.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
October 4 | Daily Devotion | Without Me You Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 3, 2024 · 8m
The message uses the story of Peter's fishing failure to illustrate that God works mysteriously, often allowing believers to experience failure or confusion. The central lesson is that no Christian can do anything significant without the power of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing dependence on Christ rather than personal experience or knowledge. True discipleship requires acknowledging this absolute need for divine power.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
October 3 | Daily Devotion | Don't Be Offended When God Allows You To Fail | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 2, 2024 · 8m
God sometimes allows us to fail or be humbled, as seen with Peter, because these experiences serve a divine purpose. These moments of failure prevent pride, which God resists, ensuring that when God uses us for a mighty work, we remain humble. Therefore, we should not be offended when God permits us to stumble, as it is preparation for the ministry He has for us.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
October 2 | Daily Devotion | Blessed Is The One Who Doesn't Take Offense At Me | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 1, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that believers must learn not to take offense at God, even when His dealings do not align with our expectations or prayers. The speaker warns against the tendency to feel entitled to blessings due to faithfulness, reminding the audience that they deserve nothing but hell. True joy comes from accepting God's sovereignty and trusting Him completely, leading to a life free from complaint or disappointment.