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10mDecember 28 | Daily Devotion | Spirit-led Growth In Purity And In Service | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 27
12mDecember 21 | Daily Devotion | Have A Sense Of Gratitude To The Lord | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 20
10mDecember 16 | Daily Devotion | Everything You Do For The Lord Must Be Done In Secret | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 15
11mDecember 6 | Daily Devotion | In Grace I Stand, Justified In Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 5
11mDecember 5 | Daily Devotion | God Uses Honest People To Help Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 4
9mNovember 25 | Daily Devotion | Your Life Must Backup Your Teaching | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 24
9mNovember 13 | Daily Devotion | A Life Of Peace With All Men | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 12
8mOctober 12 | Daily Devotion | A Bad Conscience Will Make Us Spiritually Blind And Deaf | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 11
9mOctober 8 | Daily Devotion | Be Content With The Boundary God Has Placed For You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 7
11mOctober 4 | Daily Devotion | Fulfil God's Plan For Your Life By Denying Yourself Daily | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 3
10mSeptember 24 |Daily Devotion |The Foundation Of Wisdom And Learning From The Dying Thief |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 23
12mSeptember 10 | Daily Devotion | Joy Is One Mark Of Divine Righteousness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 9
11mSeptember 1 | Daily Devotion | Giving Our Best As An Offering To God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 31
12mAugust 26 | Daily Devotion | Desire Only God And Nothing Else | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 25
11mAugust 25 | Daily Devotion | Building The Church By Offering That Which Is Costly | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 24
10mAugust 21 | Daily Devotion | Finish With Self-Will And Finish With Sinning | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 20
12mAugust 18 | Daily Devotion | Learn To Sing The Song Of The Lamb | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 17
11mJuly 28 | Daily Devotion | Setting Our Mind On God's Interests | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 27
11mJuly 25 | Daily Devotion | Cleansing Ourselves From The Defilement Of Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 24
9mJuly 18 | Daily Devotion | God Tests And Examines The Heart Of The Righteous | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17
12mJuly 1 | Daily Devotion | True Spirituality Is Denying Your Will | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 30
11mJune 26 | Daily Devotion | The Fear Of The Lord Is The ABC Of Wisdom | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 25
10mJune 22 | Daily Devotion | Give Thanks For Everything | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 21
11mJune 21 | Daily Devotion | Give Thanks If You Want To Be A Worshipper | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 20
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
December 28 | Daily Devotion | Spirit-led Growth In Purity And In Service | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 27, 2025 · 10m
Zac Poonen teaches that the Holy Spirit's primary work is to transform believers into Christ-likeness both in character and ministry. True growth in purity and service means pursuing Christlike attitudes and inner transformation while actively serving others, with the ultimate destination being complete conformity to Christ at His return.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
December 21 | Daily Devotion | Have A Sense Of Gratitude To The Lord | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 20, 2025 · 12m
Zac Poonen teaches that true Christian growth requires a deep sense of gratitude to Jesus and a genuine desire to live for Him rather than merely securing a place in heaven. He emphasizes that being filled with the Holy Spirit is essential for spiritual progress, enabling believers to overcome sin and become increasingly Christ-like year by year, and that those who truly recognize the severity of sin and Jesus' sacrifice will earnestly seek the Spirit's power rather than settling for complacency.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
December 16 | Daily Devotion | Everything You Do For The Lord Must Be Done In Secret | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 15, 2025 · 10m
The sermon emphasizes that all acts of devotion—giving, praying, and even testifying—must be done in secret and motivated by genuine love for God, not the desire for human praise or honor. The speaker urges the congregation to fight the temptation to seek recognition, encouraging them to focus solely on Jesus during prayer, as if no one else is present. He also warns against meaningless repetition in prayer, advising believers to pray with substance rather than empty words.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
December 6 | Daily Devotion | In Grace I Stand, Justified In Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 5, 2025 · 11m
Zac Poonen teaches that believers stand in God's grace and are justified in Christ, declared righteous not because of any merit but solely by God's sovereign choice. He emphasizes the importance of honesty in fellowship with God, warns against self-condemnation and spiritual pride, and calls believers to stop judging others while focusing on their own relationship with God and spiritual growth.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
December 5 | Daily Devotion | God Uses Honest People To Help Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 4, 2025 · 11m
The central message emphasizes that God primarily requires honesty from His children, urging believers to eliminate pretense and hypocrisy in all aspects of life. True fellowship with God, which is the goal of Christ's sacrifice, is maintained by walking in the light, which begins with absolute honesty before God. The speaker uses examples like Adam's inability to confess his sin honestly and the Samaritan woman's honesty to illustrate this point.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
November 25 | Daily Devotion | Your Life Must Backup Your Teaching | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 24, 2025 · 9m
Zac Poonen emphasizes the critical importance of balancing personal conduct with doctrinal purity, drawing from Galatians 5:6 and 1 Timothy 4:16. He warns against spiritual pride that comes from standing firmly on correct doctrine while living a life that does not reflect that teaching—comparing it to walking on unequal legs. True Christian witness requires both right belief and right living to glorify God and effectively build God's kingdom.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
November 13 | Daily Devotion | A Life Of Peace With All Men | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 12, 2025 · 9m
The message emphasizes pursuing peace with all people, as far as it is in our power, drawing parallels to Jesus's willingness to drink the cup of suffering. True peace is found not in constant agreement, but in maintaining inner composure and responding with gentle answers rather than escalating conflict. Ultimately, the focus should be on pursuing holiness, inner peace, and a life that reflects Christ, rather than worldly pursuits like money or mere numbers in the church.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
October 12 | Daily Devotion | A Bad Conscience Will Make Us Spiritually Blind And Deaf | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 11, 2025 · 8m
The core message emphasizes that true fellowship with God and others requires maintaining a clear conscience. The speaker uses the analogy of blinking to clean the eyes, warning that ignoring a bad conscience leads to spiritual blindness and deafness. To hear God's voice, one must diligently address sin immediately and keep one's conscience clean.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
October 8 | Daily Devotion | Be Content With The Boundary God Has Placed For You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 7, 2025 · 9m
The central message is that godliness, as emphasized in 1 Timothy 6:6, is a means of great gain only when accompanied by contentment. Contentment means being satisfied and having no complaints about the circumstances, job, marriage, or life that God has allowed. The speaker uses the Book of Job and the natural boundaries of creation to illustrate that God sets limits everywhere, and believers must learn to accept the boundaries God has placed on their lives.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 4 | Daily Devotion | Fulfil God's Plan For Your Life By Denying Yourself Daily | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 3, 2025 · 11m
The central message is that every life is pre-planned by God, as established before the world's foundation. To fulfill this divine plan, one must daily deny oneself and live by dependence on Christ, symbolizing a death to the world. This commitment to fulfilling God's specific calling is the ultimate goal for every believer.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
September 24 |Daily Devotion |The Foundation Of Wisdom And Learning From The Dying Thief |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 23, 2025 · 10m
The speaker uses the example of the dying thief on the cross to illustrate the importance of having a genuine reverence for God. He emphasizes that this reverence, described as the 'fear of the Lord,' is the fundamental basis for all wisdom, comparing it to learning the ABCs before moving to higher studies. He warns that many modern Christians skip this foundational learning, leading to instability, and urges the audience to prioritize learning to respect and revere God.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
September 10 | Daily Devotion | Joy Is One Mark Of Divine Righteousness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 9, 2025 · 12m
True divine righteousness is marked by a joy that persists 24 hours a day, not just during religious services. The speaker cautions against superficial, performative joy seen in some charismatic circles, emphasizing that genuine joy is tested when life goes wrong or when people are difficult. Instead of focusing on external displays, one must seek this deep, internal righteousness through consistent devotion to God.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
September 1 | Daily Devotion | Giving Our Best As An Offering To God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 31, 2025 · 11m
The speaker emphasizes that God desires a pure testimony in every location, not necessarily a large one. Drawing from Malachi, he contrasts the Israelites' habit of offering their sick, lame, and blind animals—the leftovers—with what God truly desires. He urges listeners to examine how they give their best to God in terms of time, energy, and money, warning against offering only the minimum or the leftovers of one's life.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
August 26 | Daily Devotion | Desire Only God And Nothing Else | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 25, 2025 · 12m
The central message is that true worship involves desiring nothing on earth except the Lord, a sentiment that must be continually affirmed throughout life. The speaker argues that mere singing or giving praise is not true worship; rather, it is a deep, heart-felt declaration of supreme devotion to Jesus. He warns that accumulating worldly success or relying on religious accolades can lead to spiritual complacency, urging listeners to prioritize a pure, unwavering desire for God above all else.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
August 25 | Daily Devotion | Building The Church By Offering That Which Is Costly | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 24, 2025 · 11m
The central message is that true devotion to God requires offering sacrifices that are costly, not cheap or worthless. Drawing from Malachi and 2 Samuel, the speaker contrasts offering lame, sick, or blind animals with offering what truly costs the giver something. He urges listeners to examine what they offer to God—whether it is a sacrifice of time, comfort, or resources—and to commit to a life of costly sacrifice for Christ.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 21 | Daily Devotion | Finish With Self-Will And Finish With Sinning | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 20, 2025 · 10m
The speaker emphasizes that 1 Peter 4:1 promises that suffering in the flesh leads to ceasing from sin, which is not about physical health but about ceasing sinful habits like anger or complaining. He clarifies that 'flesh' in the New Testament refers to self-will, not just the physical body. True holiness means yielding to God's will, as exemplified by Jesus in John 6:38, who lived by the will of the Father.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
August 18 | Daily Devotion | Learn To Sing The Song Of The Lamb | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 17, 2025 · 12m
The message emphasizes that true discipleship requires a public, open commitment to Christ, contrasting it with the subtle compromises of being a 'secret disciple.' The core message revolves around singing the 'song of the lamb'—a heart-attitude of profound unworthiness before God—which signifies a deep, constant reliance on Him. True followers are characterized by their purity, following Jesus everywhere, and maintaining integrity, even in small details like not telling lies.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 28 | Daily Devotion | Setting Our Mind On God's Interests | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 27, 2025 · 11m
The central message is the necessity of renewing one's mind to think like God, rather than being preoccupied with human interests. This process, which is lifelong sanctification, requires submitting to the Holy Spirit's work. True understanding involves grasping God's ways—the principles behind His actions—rather than merely observing His miracles or deeds.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 25 | Daily Devotion | Cleansing Ourselves From The Defilement Of Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 24, 2025 · 11m
The message emphasizes the necessity of cleansing oneself from both the defilement of the flesh (outward sin) and the defilement of the spirit (inward motives and attitudes). The speaker contrasts the old law, which focused on external rules, with the 'law of the spirit' found in Christ, which is a life that immediately rejects what is contrary to God's will. Maintaining a pure spirit requires immediate action, like removing a thorn from the foot, rather than allowing negative attitudes or thoughts to linger.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
July 18 | Daily Devotion | God Tests And Examines The Heart Of The Righteous | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17, 2025 · 9m
God constantly examines the heart's true attitude, looking beyond outward appearance or achievements. The speaker emphasizes that true love for God must manifest as love for one's neighbor, as failure in this area reveals a lack of genuine belief. Ultimately, believers should live before God's face, allowing Him to examine their hearts, rather than being swayed by human praise or criticism.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
July 1 | Daily Devotion | True Spirituality Is Denying Your Will | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 30, 2025 · 12m
True spirituality is not found in mere Bible knowledge or emotional excitement, but in the daily yielding and denial of one's own will to God's will. The speaker emphasizes that while intellect and emotion are important, the ultimate measure of faith is the willingness to submit one's will in everyday life, even when no one is watching. He concludes that salvation depends on a personal relationship built on sin and holiness, not on outward religious activity.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
June 26 | Daily Devotion | The Fear Of The Lord Is The ABC Of Wisdom | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 25, 2025 · 11m
The central message is that the fear of the Lord is the foundational element, or 'ABC,' of true wisdom and Christian life, as stated in Proverbs 9:10. The speaker warns that many Christians possess superficial spirituality, believing they are holy based on outward appearances rather than their inner thoughts, which are only governed by the fear of God. He encourages the audience to develop an inquisitive nature regarding scripture, similar to a technical student, to truly grasp deep spiritual truths.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 22 | Daily Devotion | Give Thanks For Everything | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 21, 2025 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that maintaining a habit of giving thanks is crucial for spiritual health, as failing to do so is the first step toward backsliding. The speaker encourages thankfulness not only to God in every situation but also to people in one's life. Ultimately, the greatest good God can work in our lives is not material blessing, but conformity to the image of Jesus Christ.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
June 21 | Daily Devotion | Give Thanks If You Want To Be A Worshipper | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 20, 2025 · 11m
Effective service to God requires that one first becomes a worshipper, as illustrated by the order to worship before serving. The speaker emphasizes that true worship involves a deep desire to thank God, which is distinct from praise and is the foundational step. He advises developing a habit of thankfulness, recognizing that failing to give thanks often stems from feeling one deserves what they receive, unlike the grateful leper who returned to give thanks.