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10mJune 27 | Daily Devotion | Honour God By Bringing Up Children In God-Fearing Way | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 26
13mJune 26 | Daily Devotion | God Leads Us From Strength To Strength | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 25
9mJune 25 | Daily Devotion | Strengthen Others Through Strength That God Supplies You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
9mJune 24 | Daily Devotion | God Humbles You Through Trials To Lead You To Abundance | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 23
10mJune 23 | Daily Devotion | Beware Of The Leaven Of Unbelief | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 22
11mJune 22 | Daily Devotion | Hate Sin And Believe God To Give You Victory | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 21
9mJune 21 | Daily Devotion | Casting Away The Confidence In Our Flesh | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 20
10mJune 20 | Daily Devotion |The Lord Is Interested In A Man Whom He Can Point Out To Satan |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 19
10mJune 19 | Daily Devotion | Be On The Alert At All Times | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 18
12mJune 18 | Daily Devotion | Be Ready For The Lord’s Coming | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 17
11mJune 17 | Daily Devotion | Walk In The Light | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 16
11mJune 16 | Daily Devotion | Value Fellowship With The Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 15
10mJune 15 | Daily Devotion | Fervently Love God And Serve Him All Your Days | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 14
11mJune 14 | Daily Devotion | What Jesus Wants From Us? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 13
9mJune 13 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Will Baptize You With Holy Spirit And Fire | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 12
10mJune 12 | Daily Devotion | Seek To Be Faithful In Little Things | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 11
12mJune 11 | Daily Devotion | Seek To Fulfill All Righteousness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 10
10mJune 10 | Daily Devotion | Seek To Be Faithful In Money Matters | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 9
8mJune 9 | Daily Devotion | Accept Correction And You Will Grow Spiritually | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 8
10mJune 8 | Daily Devotion | Our Ambition - Only To Please God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
13mJune 7 | Daily Devotion | The Most Important Thing In Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 6
13mJune 6 | Daily Devotion | We Must Love God With All Our Heart | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 5
12mJune 5 | Daily Devotion | The Importance Of Meditating God's Word | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 4
9mJune 4 | Daily Devotion | Let God Alone Be The Judge | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 3
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
June 27 | Daily Devotion | Honour God By Bringing Up Children In God-Fearing Way | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 26, 2024 · 10m
The sermon uses the examples of Eli and Samuel to warn against parents who favor their children over correcting them when they sin. The central message is that honoring God requires prioritizing Him above all relationships, including family. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship means loving Christ more than any human relationship, and neglecting to correct children can have eternal consequences.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
June 26 | Daily Devotion | God Leads Us From Strength To Strength | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 25, 2024 · 13m
God uses trials and afflictions—like pruning a branch—to bring forth greater fruit in our lives. The speaker illustrates this using the life of Joseph, who endured betrayal, slavery, and false imprisonment, all of which ultimately prepared him to save his family and become a blessing. This principle shows that God works all things, even human evil, together for good.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
June 25 | Daily Devotion | Strengthen Others Through Strength That God Supplies You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2024 · 9m
God uses trials and affliction as a divine 'school' to build believers, teaching them to depend on the Holy Spirit rather than mere knowledge. The strength gained through these trials is not for personal comfort but so that the believer can effectively strengthen and teach others who are also going through hardship. Ultimately, God's kingdom requires believers to be broken of self-confidence, recognizing that all true fruitfulness comes from remaining connected to Christ.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
June 24 | Daily Devotion | God Humbles You Through Trials To Lead You To Abundance | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 23, 2024 · 9m
God's ultimate goal is to keep believers humble, as pride is what God opposes. The speaker emphasizes that trials, like being put through fire or cold water, are God's method of refining us, much like refining silver. By enduring these hardships, God ultimately leads us to a place of abundance, which is likened to the overflowing cup described in Psalm 23.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 23 | Daily Devotion | Beware Of The Leaven Of Unbelief | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 22, 2024 · 10m
The sermon warns against the 'leaven of unbelief,' drawing parallels to the Sadducees who doubted the resurrection. The central message is that unbelief manifests when believers limit God's power to only what is doctrinally sound, failing to trust Him with current anxieties or problems. True faith means recognizing God's almighty power, even when facing seemingly insurmountable issues, and maintaining trust in His perfect love even after personal failures.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
June 22 | Daily Devotion | Hate Sin And Believe God To Give You Victory | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 21, 2024 · 11m
The central message encourages believers to honestly hate sin, drawing from Hebrews 1:9 and Romans 7. The speaker explains that while a born-again person struggles with sin's bondage (as described in Romans 7), the key is to acknowledge this internal conflict. True progress involves recognizing that while the flesh still struggles, the mind is increasingly serving God's law, leading to a life of increasing self-awareness and mercy toward others.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
June 21 | Daily Devotion | Casting Away The Confidence In Our Flesh | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 20, 2024 · 9m
God uses experiences like constant defeat to strip away self-confidence, which is necessary for true transformation. The speaker contrasts self-reliance, exemplified by Abraham's initial attempts, with God's timing, which requires us to reach a point of impossibility. True spiritual maturity involves a 'casting away of confidence in our flesh,' meaning we must stop feeling proud of our small victories or looking down on the failures of others.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 20 | Daily Devotion |The Lord Is Interested In A Man Whom He Can Point Out To Satan |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 19, 2024 · 10m
The speaker argues that the Bible's first book, Job, reveals God's primary interest is in men of character whom He can point out to Satan. He emphasizes that true Christian life is demonstrated not by theological arguments or outward piety, but by genuine devotion, selfless love, and integrity in private life—whether in study, family, or community. The ultimate goal is to live a life so pleasing to God that the devil has no accusation against it.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 19 | Daily Devotion | Be On The Alert At All Times | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 18, 2024 · 10m
The message warns believers against being spiritually complacent, comparing it to being drunk with worldliness, dissipation, and the cares of life. The core message is to remain spiritually alert at all times, treating it like a constant background check on one's life. True security comes from maintaining a life free from sin, as this is the mark of God's seal, which is known to the Lord.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
June 18 | Daily Devotion | Be Ready For The Lord’s Coming | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 17, 2024 · 12m
The central message emphasizes the critical importance of being spiritually prepared for the Lord's return, regardless of whether the church goes through the tribulation. The speaker urges listeners to keep their heads lifted up, symbolizing a constant focus on Christ's glory rather than earthly concerns. True readiness involves spiritual alertness, like the wise virgins, ensuring one is prepared when events happen suddenly.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
June 17 | Daily Devotion | Walk In The Light | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 16, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that walking in the light of Christ defeats the devil, whose territory is darkness. To maintain this victory, believers must guard against pride, which the devil frequently injects through success or praise. True spiritual authority comes from recognizing that all ability and glory belong to God, and this requires a constant, humble identification with Christ's death.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
June 16 | Daily Devotion | Value Fellowship With The Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 15, 2024 · 11m
The speaker emphasizes that sin, not sickness, is what leads to hell, stressing that the seriousness of sin is often underestimated. He uses Jesus' experience on the cross, where fellowship with the Father was broken, to illustrate the profound value of this relationship. The message urges listeners to treat sin with the same gravity as a broken fellowship, encouraging fervent prayer to overcome sin and live in constant awareness of God's presence.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 15 | Daily Devotion | Fervently Love God And Serve Him All Your Days | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 14, 2024 · 10m
The speaker emphasizes that a truly vibrant Christian life stems from a deep, fervent devotion to Christ, which is a work of the Holy Spirit. He uses personal anecdotes, including a near-fatal accident and his commitment to serving God out of love rather than for reward, to illustrate this point. Ultimately, he compares this selfless devotion to the profound love relationship with Christ, stating that serving God is an eternally satisfying experience.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
June 14 | Daily Devotion | What Jesus Wants From Us? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 13, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that true worship involves declaring to Jesus that nothing on earth is desired more than Him, as exemplified by Psalm 73:25. The speaker emphasizes that genuine spirituality comes from being a worshipper, not just knowing scripture, and that this devotion must remain constant even when life circumstances change. Ultimately, the goal is to love Christ supremely, prioritizing Him above career, wealth, comfort, or even ministry itself.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
June 13 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Will Baptize You With Holy Spirit And Fire | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 12, 2024 · 9m
The speaker emphasizes that true fullness of the Holy Spirit is not a one-time event but requires continuous commitment to 'the way of the Cross.' He uses the analogy of a cup becoming a bucket, tub, lake, and river to illustrate that consistent self-denial and following Christ's path increase one's capacity to receive the Spirit. The message concludes by urging listeners to move beyond initial spiritual experiences and embrace a lifelong walk of discipleship to experience the continuous flow of the Spirit's power.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 12 | Daily Devotion | Seek To Be Faithful In Little Things | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 11, 2024 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that faith, not human reason or understanding, is the greatest asset in the Christian life. The speaker draws from Proverbs 3 to warn against leaning on reason, citing Jesus's consistent praise of faith, even in seemingly insignificant acts. He also stresses the importance of appreciating others, even unbelievers, and notes that true discipleship requires humility and an honest heart, free from hypocrisy.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
June 11 | Daily Devotion | Seek To Fulfill All Righteousness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 10, 2024 · 12m
Jesus' initial ministry began by fulfilling all righteousness, as exemplified by His baptism in the Jordan River. The speaker argues that while salvation comes through faith and repentance, believers must take the seemingly small aspects of Christian practice—like baptism, breaking bread, or head covering—seriously because they are part of God's plan to fulfill righteousness. Arrogance leads us to dismiss these practices as mere symbols, but Jesus viewed them as essential to His divine purpose.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 10 | Daily Devotion | Seek To Be Faithful In Money Matters | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 9, 2024 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that being faithful in money matters is a reflection of having the mind of Christ, which is more important than mere righteousness. The speaker advises living simply and paying debts promptly, noting that God accepts what is offered with a willing heart, even if the full amount cannot be paid. True riches are defined as revelation on God's word, the continuous anointing of the Holy Spirit, and likeness to Jesus Christ.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
June 9 | Daily Devotion | Accept Correction And You Will Grow Spiritually | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 8, 2024 · 8m
The speaker emphasizes that spiritual growth requires accepting correction, rebuke, and discipline from the Lord, comparing this to anointing with oil. He shares a personal testimony about how enduring years of misunderstanding and silence was crucial for God to build the ministry of CFC. Ultimately, he urges listeners to submit to God's discipline, recognizing that when God
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 8 | Daily Devotion | Our Ambition - Only To Please God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2024 · 10m
The core message is that a person's true spiritual status is determined not by their good deeds, but by their fundamental ambition: whether they live to please God. The speaker emphasizes that God judges the heart's goal, not isolated mistakes. He encourages the audience to strive for a life that pleases God, drawing parallels to Jesus's baptism and asserting that God shows no partiality, requiring humility to receive His grace.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
June 7 | Daily Devotion | The Most Important Thing In Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 6, 2024 · 13m
The most important commandment is to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, which supersedes all other concerns. The speaker argues that most life tensions, including those in marriage and church fellowship, stem from failing to prioritize this all-encompassing love for God. True freedom from anxiety comes from seeking God's kingdom first, as taught in Matthew 6:33.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
June 6 | Daily Devotion | We Must Love God With All Our Heart | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 5, 2024 · 13m
The ultimate goal of Christian teaching is to guide people to love God with all their heart, soul, and mind. The speaker distinguishes between a good conscience (where one confesses sins) and a pure heart (where nothing is loved except God). True discipleship requires prioritizing God above all else, as this supreme love will permeate and improve every area of life, including work and relationships.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
June 5 | Daily Devotion | The Importance Of Meditating God's Word | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 4, 2024 · 12m
The central message emphasizes the vital discipline of meditating on God's Word daily, going beyond mere reading. The speaker stresses that true spiritual sustenance comes from allowing the Word to guide one's life, citing Jesus' reliance on scripture during temptation. Developing this habit, even with printed Bibles, is presented as foundational for spiritual growth and finding God's guidance in difficult times.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
June 4 | Daily Devotion | Let God Alone Be The Judge | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 3, 2024 · 9m
The central message warns against judging others, emphasizing that only God is the true judge. The speaker urges listeners to focus on self-examination and repentance instead of criticizing others, citing passages from James and 1 Corinthians. True holiness resides in the heart, and the ultimate accountability will be at the judgment seat of Christ, where self-judgment and mercy shown to others will be key.