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13mJune 3 | Daily Devotion | Judgement Must Begin With Us First | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 2
10mJune 2 | Daily Devotion | Let Your Love Abound With Discernment | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 1
13mJune 1 | Daily Devotion | Be An Effective Member In The Body Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 31
9mMay 31 | Daily Devotion | Keep Fighting Against Sexual Sin Until You Overcome | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 30
10mMay 30 | Daily Devotion | Why God Allows You To Fall | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 29
9mMay 29 | Daily Devotion | Worship And Fear Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 28
8mMay 28 | Daily Devotion | Promises For Overcomers | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 27
10mMay 27 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Brings Christ-Likeness Within Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 26
13mMay 26 | Daily Devotion | New Covenant Makes Us Heavenly-Minded | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 25
8mMay 25 | Daily Devotion | The Wonderful Message Of The Gospel | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 24
16mMay 24 | Daily Devotion | Are you Gathering Treasure or Trash? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 23
13mMay 23 | Daily Devotion | Go Through The Sword Of Fire To Partake Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 22
9mMay 22 | Daily Devotion | Be Freed From The Greatest Hidden Idol | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 21
8mMay 21 | Daily Devotion | The Ministry Of John The Baptist For Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 20
11mMay 20 | Daily Devotion | Yield Your Tongue To The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 19
9mMay 19 | Daily Devotion | The Way We Must Use Our Tongue | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 18
9mMay 18 |Daily Devotion | Have A Passionate Desire For The Truth And To Be Saved From Sin |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 17
7mMay 17 | Daily Devotion | The Lord Is My Helper; I Will Not Be Afraid | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 16
9mMay 16 | Daily Devotion | With Christ I Can Do Everything | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 15
10mMay 15 | Daily Devotion | Without Christ I Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 14
11mMay 14 | Daily Devotion | Repenting Till The End Of Our Lives | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 13
13mMay 13 | Daily Devotion | Repent And Believe In God’s Word | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 12
11mMay 12 | Daily Devotion | Grace Of God Is Far Superior To Living By The Fear Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 11
13mMay 11 | Daily Devotion | Is It Worth Serving A God Who Demands From Me Everything I Have?
Zac Poonen · May 10
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
June 3 | Daily Devotion | Judgement Must Begin With Us First | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 2, 2024 · 13m
The sermon emphasizes that judgment must begin with the individual, urging listeners to judge themselves first rather than judging others. Key areas for self-examination include anger, which the speaker equates to murder in the New Covenant, and the theft of reputation or time. The speaker stresses the importance of thorough investigation before making accusations, referencing Deuteronomy 13, and warns that true Christianity requires moving from accusation to love.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 2 | Daily Devotion | Let Your Love Abound With Discernment | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 1, 2024 · 10m
The central message emphasizes the necessity of developing discernment, which is distinct from judging others. The speaker advises believers to be wise as serpents but harmless as doves, urging the audience not to be fooled by appearances or pass judgment prematurely. True wisdom involves trusting in God's ultimate revelation rather than relying solely on one's senses or immediate opinions.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
June 1 | Daily Devotion | Be An Effective Member In The Body Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 31, 2024 · 13m
The central message warns against being a 'busy body' or meddler in the affairs of others, citing 1 Peter 4:15. The speaker emphasizes that passing judgment on others is arrogant and often based on incomplete information. He encourages listeners to emulate Christ by judging neither by what they see nor by what they hear, instead seeking to live with reverence for God.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 31 | Daily Devotion | Keep Fighting Against Sexual Sin Until You Overcome | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 30, 2024 · 9m
The speaker encourages listeners to persistently fight against sexual sin, using the analogy of wrestling to illustrate that continued effort, even through losses, builds strength. He emphasizes that giving up is worse than failing, and advises young people to draw strength and example from Jesus's own victories over temptation. Ultimately, the message stresses the importance of fighting the battle to achieve purity and a strong life.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 30 | Daily Devotion | Why God Allows You To Fall | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 29, 2024 · 10m
God's way often involves allowing us to reach a 'zero point'—a place of total failure—because this breaking is necessary preparation for God to fill us with the Holy Spirit and use us mightily. The message assures listeners that even if they feel like total failures, God still loves them and is praying that their faith will not fail. True faith is believing in God's love even after repeated failures.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 29 | Daily Devotion | Worship And Fear Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 28, 2024 · 9m
The speaker uses the story of Abraham and Isaac to illustrate that true fear of God is demonstrated through secret, costly obedience, not public displays of emotion. He argues that genuine worship is a private sacrifice or self-denial that costs something, contrasting this with superficial singing or emotional excitement during services. Ultimately, God sees the heart's obedience when no one else knows.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
May 28 | Daily Devotion | Promises For Overcomers | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 27, 2024 · 8m
The sermon examines the promises given to 'Overcomers' detailed in Revelation chapters 2, 3, and 21. The central message is that overcoming sin, the world, the flesh, and the devil is crucial for receiving eternal blessings, such as eating from the Tree of Life, avoiding the second death, and inheriting eternal life with Christ. The speaker strongly urges the audience to base their understanding of eternal destiny solely on Scripture rather than on the teachings of other preachers.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 27 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Brings Christ-Likeness Within Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 26, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that true understanding of Christ and the Christian life comes not from external actions or knowledge, but from the inward work of the Holy Spirit. Jesus taught that the Spirit reveals deeper, internal truths that people cannot grasp otherwise, contrasting this with the external miracles that even atheists can understand. Believers must prioritize their internal walk with God over making a good external impression on others.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
May 26 | Daily Devotion | New Covenant Makes Us Heavenly-Minded | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 25, 2024 · 13m
The central message is that believers must adopt a heavenly mindset, mirroring how Jesus viewed earthly things, by focusing on eternal realities rather than worldly attractions like money, praise, or pleasure. This shift is emphasized as the core difference between the earthly promises of the Old Covenant and the heavenly victory over sin found in the New Covenant. True Christian life involves being detached from the world, knowing that spiritual healing from sin is the primary focus, not just physical healing.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
May 25 | Daily Devotion | The Wonderful Message Of The Gospel | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 24, 2024 · 8m
The central message emphasizes that true Christian life involves understanding that believers died, were buried, and resurrected with Christ, leading to a heavenly mindset. Because believers are seated with Christ in the heavenly places, they must focus their minds on eternal things rather than earthly attachments. This requires recognizing that one's life is hidden with Christ, compelling one to walk in the manner of Christ, who lived with a heavenly mind.
16mCFC Daily Devotions
May 24 | Daily Devotion | Are you Gathering Treasure or Trash? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 23, 2024 · 16m
The message centers on Paul's realization that everything worldly—including his former zeal, righteousness, and achievements—is 'rubbish' compared to knowing Christ. The core message is that true Christian life requires a radical re-prioritization, where one's primary focus is being a witness for Christ, viewing all worldly pursuits as insignificant by comparison. This perspective allows believers to rejoice always, even amidst severe hardship, as Paul demonstrated from prison.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
May 23 | Daily Devotion | Go Through The Sword Of Fire To Partake Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 22, 2024 · 13m
The speaker distinguishes between approaching God's word as a 'tree of knowledge' versus a 'tree of life.' He warns that merely accumulating knowledge, like the Pharisees or the devil, is insufficient for true life. True life requires the 'sword' of the cross, meaning one must be crucified with Christ, which necessitates repentance and a 'baptism of fire.' The speaker emphasizes that genuine spiritual life is demonstrated by confronting sin, not just by religious observance.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 22 | Daily Devotion | Be Freed From The Greatest Hidden Idol | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 21, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that Christians must choose to serve only God, as it is impossible to serve both God and money. Drawing parallels from Elijah confronting the prophets of Baal, the speaker argues that the modern equivalent of Baal is money, which has become a hidden idol among many believers. True discipleship requires forsaking all other loves and allegiances to fully commit to Christ.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
May 21 | Daily Devotion | The Ministry Of John The Baptist For Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 20, 2024 · 8m
The central message urges parents to take the spiritual upbringing of their children with utmost seriousness, going beyond mere salvation to ensure they become committed disciples of Jesus. The speaker emphasizes that parents have a responsibility to continually exhort their children to turn from sin and follow Christ, drawing parallels to John the Baptist's ministry of turning hearts. Ultimately, the message stresses the necessity of constant repentance, citing Revelation's repeated call for churches to repent.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 20 | Daily Devotion | Yield Your Tongue To The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 19, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes that true faith must manifest in works, arguing that faith without works is dead, citing James 2. It draws heavily from James 1:19, urging believers to be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. The speaker contrasts this with modern Christian complacency, arguing that believers should possess a 'holy anger' when witnessing sin or the exploitation of others for profit, mirroring Jesus' righteous indignation.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 19 | Daily Devotion | The Way We Must Use Our Tongue | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 18, 2024 · 9m
Jesus strongly emphasized the importance of controlling one's tongue, warning that words reveal what is truly in the heart. The speaker argues that true Christianity is tested by speech, noting that what comes out of the mouth always originates in the heart. Therefore, controlling one's speech requires a radical change and dealing with the inner disposition of the heart.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 18 |Daily Devotion | Have A Passionate Desire For The Truth And To Be Saved From Sin |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 17, 2024 · 9m
The central message warns that those who do not love the truth found in God's Word will be deceived, even by God Himself, to believe falsehoods. This deception occurs when one lacks a passionate desire to be saved from sin, leading people to twist scripture to suit their convenience rather than accepting it plainly. The speaker urges listeners to prioritize the truth of scripture above pleasing people, even if it means going against popular opinion.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
May 17 | Daily Devotion | The Lord Is My Helper; I Will Not Be Afraid | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 16, 2024 · 7m
The message encourages believers to adopt a bold confidence rooted in God's faithfulness rather than human planning or self-reliance. The speaker emphasizes that our confidence must rest in God's power, citing scriptures like Hebrews 13:6 and Isaiah 46:3 to counter fear regarding future difficulties. True strength comes from acknowledging that 'with Christ I can do everything,' accepting God's will even when it involves enduring trials.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 16 | Daily Devotion | With Christ I Can Do Everything | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 15, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that 'with Christ I can do everything,' which is limited only to what is in God's will for one's life. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian living means focusing on God's specific calling rather than competing with others or pursuing worldly ambitions. He advises believers to constantly ask, 'Can I do this in fellowship with Jesus?' to ensure their actions align with God's plan.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 15 | Daily Devotion | Without Christ I Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 14, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that nothing of eternal value can be accomplished without Christ, emphasizing that all human achievements are temporary. The speaker stresses the necessity of profound humility, recognizing one's complete dependence on God, which is exemplified by Jesus's life. Furthermore, true spiritual life requires constant dependence on God, described as 'prayer without ceasing,' rather than relying on self-confidence or worldly efforts.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 14 | Daily Devotion | Repenting Till The End Of Our Lives | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 13, 2024 · 11m
The central message emphasizes that repentance is not just for the beginning of the Christian life but must be a continuous practice throughout it. The speaker argues that the ultimate goal of salvation is to become fully like Christ, which requires daily repentance in areas where we fall short. He stresses that true progress in faith is demonstrated by a willingness to repent constantly, as this is the last command given to the church in Revelation.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
May 13 | Daily Devotion | Repent And Believe In God’s Word | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 12, 2024 · 13m
The sermon warns against false beliefs regarding salvation, emphasizing that God does not accept 'magic formulas' or mere statements of belief. Using the story of the rich man and Lazarus, the speaker stresses that this account is a true narrative, not a parable, serving as a grave warning. Ultimately, the message asserts that the only way to know the truth about heaven and hell is through the Scriptures, as stated by Abraham: 'they have Moses and the prophets.'
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 12 | Daily Devotion | Grace Of God Is Far Superior To Living By The Fear Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 11, 2024 · 11m
The speaker argues that a proper understanding of God's grace must be built upon the foundation of the fear of the Lord, comparing it to learning the alphabet before college. He contrasts the Old Testament's severe consequences for sin under the Law with the current understanding of grace, warning that many Christians operate under no covenant. The central message is that true obedience and holiness require recognizing the seriousness of sin and following Christ's example, not a cheapened gospel of grace.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
May 11 | Daily Devotion | Is It Worth Serving A God Who Demands From Me Everything I Have?
Zac Poonen · May 10, 2024 · 13m
The sermon uses Abraham's journey to illustrate the necessity of complete devotion to God, contrasting Abraham's initial disobedience (bringing his father and Lot) with his ultimate obedience. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship requires separating oneself from all earthly attachments—family, ambition, or even one's own children—to fulfill God's will. He concludes by advising listeners to