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9mMay 10 | Daily Devotion | I Will Never Offer To God That Which Costs Me Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 9
10mMay 9 | Daily Devotion | Is This The Root Of Our Sin - Part-3 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 8
13mMay 8 | Daily Devotion | Is This The Root Of Our Sin - Part-2 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 7
12mMay 7 | Daily Devotion | Is This The Root Of Our Sin - Part-1 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 6
8mMay 6 | Daily Devotion | Be Faithful Witnesses For God In The Last Days | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 5
10mMay 5 | Daily Devotion | Be Subject To One Another In The Fear Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 4
9mMay 4 | Daily Devotion | Submit To God And Resist The Devil | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 3
9mMay 3 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Defeated Satan On The Cross | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2
9mMay 2 | Daily Devotion | God Works In Those Who Are Sick And Tired Of Themselves | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 1
7mMay 1 | Daily Devotion | Seeing Our Need To Fulfill Our Calling | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 30
8mApril 30 | Daily Devotion | The Gift We Must Seek To Serve Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 29
11mApril 29 | Daily Devotion | Meaning Of True Repentance | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 28
9mApril 28 | Daily Devotion | Faith To Believe That God Can Fulfill His Perfect Will For Your Life
Zac Poonen · Apr 27
10mApril 27 | Daily Devotion | Overcome Fear Through God’s Grace | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 26
9mApril 26 | Daily Devotion | Perfect Love Casts Out Fear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
11mApril 25 | Daily Devotion | Live Under The Headship Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 24
10mApril 24 | Daily Devotion | Be Strong And Live By Faith | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 23
9mApril 23 | Daily Devotion | Life In The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 22
11mApril 22 | Daily Devotion | Walking According To The Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21
11mApril 21 | Daily Devotion | Fruitfulness Through Brokenness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 20
10mApril 20 | Daily Devotion | God's Ways Are Not Our Ways | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 19
7mApril 19 | Daily Devotion | God Wants You To Become A Nobody | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 18
7mApril 18 | Daily Devotion | Be A True Worshipper | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 17
12mApril 17 | Daily Devotion | Worship God And Be Free From Idols | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 16
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.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 10 | Daily Devotion | I Will Never Offer To God That Which Costs Me Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 9, 2024 · 9m
The speaker draws a principle from scripture, comparing the building of the Temple to the commitment required in worship. He emphasizes that true worship, like Abel's offering, requires giving everything, not just what is easy or costs nothing. The core message is that one must never offer to God what has not cost them something, applying this principle beyond finances to all areas of sacrifice in life.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 9 | Daily Devotion | Is This The Root Of Our Sin - Part-3 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 8, 2024 · 10m
The core message is that the root of sin and much of Christian struggle is self-centeredness. True Christian life, whether in ministry or marriage, requires shifting focus from what we have done for God to what God has done for us through Christ's sacrifice. By centering our lives on God's grace, we find equality with all believers and experience peace, which is achieved by 'taking up the cross' and putting the self to death.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
May 8 | Daily Devotion | Is This The Root Of Our Sin - Part-2 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 7, 2024 · 13m
The core sin identified is self-centeredness, which manifests as a 'give me' attitude, whether openly expressed or secretly harbored. True Christian life requires repentance from this self-focus, recognizing that all blessings come from God's mercy. The speaker emphasizes that the Lord's Prayer models this by prioritizing God's glory ('hallowed be thy name') and God's will ('let your kingdom come') over personal needs.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
May 7 | Daily Devotion | Is This The Root Of Our Sin - Part-1 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 6, 2024 · 12m
The core sin is identified as self-centeredness, which is the root issue that must be addressed for true salvation. The root of holiness, conversely, is making Christ the center of one's life, rather than self. The speaker uses the analogy of astronomy and the parable of the two sons to illustrate that true repentance means turning from self-focus to Christ-focus, which is necessary for a right understanding of life and faith.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
May 6 | Daily Devotion | Be Faithful Witnesses For God In The Last Days | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 5, 2024 · 8m
The sermon warns that the last days will resemble the times of Noah, characterized by sin, violence, and moral decay. To stand against this, believers must emulate Noah's family by being self-sufficient in doing God's work and maintaining godly homes. The central message is to be faithful witnesses by submitting thoroughly to God, relying on the Holy Spirit to endure to the end.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 5 | Daily Devotion | Be Subject To One Another In The Fear Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 4, 2024 · 10m
The message emphasizes that resisting the devil requires being filled with the Holy Spirit, which is achieved through desperate thirst and faith. Furthermore, it addresses marital roles by teaching husbands to be subject to their wives in the fear of Christ, understanding that wives are weaker vessels and fellow heirs with equal standing before God. This understanding requires husbands to treat their wives with the respect due to a queen.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 4 | Daily Devotion | Submit To God And Resist The Devil | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 3, 2024 · 9m
The message emphasizes that Satan attacks homes by allowing darkness in through things like filthy movies, which compromises the family. To resist the devil, one must live under the headship of Christ, remembering that the devil will flee from those who are more powerful than him. A key element in preserving the family is maintaining a sensitive conscience, which God breathed into man, as this conscience is the distinguishing mark between humanity and animals.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 3 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Defeated Satan On The Cross | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that Jesus Christ completely defeated Satan on the cross, not just by dying, but by making the power of death powerless. This victory frees believers from the bondage and fear of death, and from the debt of sin, which Jesus cancelled by nailing the certificate of debt to the cross. Believers must live under the headship of Christ to remain free from Satan's power.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 2 | Daily Devotion | God Works In Those Who Are Sick And Tired Of Themselves | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 1, 2024 · 9m
The sermon uses Genesis 1 as an allegory for human spiritual life, noting that humanity starts in a state of being 'formless, empty, and dark' after the fall. True restoration, which mirrors becoming like Christ, requires being 'sick and tired' of one's current state and being filled by both the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. The speaker warns that good works or adherence to scripture without the Spirit leads only to a 'good life,' not the life of Christ, which requires selfless motives.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
May 1 | Daily Devotion | Seeing Our Need To Fulfill Our Calling | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 30, 2024 · 7m
The central message emphasizes that seeing Jesus is seeing the Father, highlighting Jesus' humility, compassion, and opposition to those who profit from religion. The speaker urges believers to embrace the commission, comparing it to being an ambassador for Christ, and stresses that the first step to fulfilling this calling is repentance and being filled with the Holy Spirit, which empowers believers to go forth as witnesses.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
April 30 | Daily Devotion | The Gift We Must Seek To Serve Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 29, 2024 · 8m
The central message is that the desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit must be directed toward serving others, rather than just seeking personal experiences. The speaker challenges listeners to consider what they want to use the Spirit's power for—such as forgiving others, loving neighbors, or encouraging family—and to be willing to pay the necessary price for this transformation. Ultimately, the speaker emphasizes that being filled with the Spirit enables every believer to be a blessing by encouraging, challenging, and building up others in their daily lives.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 29 | Daily Devotion | Meaning Of True Repentance | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 28, 2024 · 11m
True repentance means a complete change of mind and direction, symbolized by turning around completely, away from sin and toward God. The speaker emphasizes that genuine prayer is impossible if one has wronged another person, citing Jesus' teaching to reconcile first. Furthermore, true discipleship requires actively forgiving others, as holding onto bitterness is described as poison.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 28 | Daily Devotion | Faith To Believe That God Can Fulfill His Perfect Will For Your Life
Zac Poonen · Apr 27, 2024 · 9m
The message assures listeners that no matter how much they feel they have failed, God can restore them, comparing this to God creating something beautiful from the formless void in Genesis. The central theme is that true faith means believing the Word of God, specifically that the blood of Jesus cleanses all sins, which justifies us as if we never sinned. The speaker warns against those who doubt this cleansing power, asserting that God speaks the truth and the devil lies.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 27 | Daily Devotion | Overcome Fear Through God’s Grace | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 26, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that overcoming fear is impossible through personal strength or boldness; it requires God's grace. Drawing from Paul's experience, the speaker emphasizes that God gives grace only to the humble, and circumstances, even difficulties, can be tools God uses to keep us humble. Therefore, we must accept our current circumstances and rely entirely on God's power, which is most evident in our weakness.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 26 | Daily Devotion | Perfect Love Casts Out Fear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that perfect love completely expels fear, contrasting the fear of punishment with the assurance of God's perfect love. The speaker emphasizes that true faith in God's love, demonstrated by remembering that He gave His Son freely, is the antidote to fear, which the Bible warns will cause people to faint in the last days. Believers are encouraged to keep their focus on Jesus, like looking up to Him rather than being distracted by worldly anxieties.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 25 | Daily Devotion | Live Under The Headship Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 24, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes that true Christian life requires remaining under the headship of Christ, much like a branch connected to a tree, ensuring continuous fruitfulness. The speaker contrasts this with being a 'paralyzed arm'—a Christian who is nominally connected but functionally useless to the body of Christ. To truly 'act like a man' means living in absolute purity, humility, and dependence on God, following Christ's entire earthly example, not just his death and resurrection.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 24 | Daily Devotion | Be Strong And Live By Faith | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 23, 2024 · 10m
The message emphasizes that Christian life requires constant spiritual alertness, as the battle against Satan is perpetual. True faith is not merely intellectual agreement with doctrine but a living dependence on Christ, like a branch abiding in the vine. To 'live by faith' means recognizing our utter inability to produce any eternal value or spiritual strength apart from Christ's sustaining power.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 23 | Daily Devotion | Life In The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 22, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that living in the Holy Spirit means consistently manifesting the life of Jesus Christ in one's daily life, which requires daily self-denial, or 'dying of Jesus.' This process involves being willingly delivered into difficult or challenging circumstances, as God uses these moments to reveal Christ's life—including kindness, humility, and forgiveness—through our words and conduct. Ultimately, this personal transformation is meant to flow outward, becoming a 'river' that blesses others.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 22 | Daily Devotion | Walking According To The Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes that living in the Spirit requires a daily, deliberate choice to walk by the Spirit rather than the flesh, which is not automatic. True life in Christ involves continually taking up the cross by allowing the 'sword' to fall on our self-life, which brings a delight similar to discarding garbage. This surrender is necessary for spiritual growth, discernment, and ultimately, life and peace.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 21 | Daily Devotion | Fruitfulness Through Brokenness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 20, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that true spiritual fruitfulness comes not from merely being blessed, but from being broken by God. Just as Jesus multiplied the loaves by breaking them, believers must allow God to break them—through humbling experiences—to experience a greater outpouring of God's power. The speaker uses examples from Moses and King Saul to illustrate that God often uses brokenness to prepare leaders and individuals for greater service, emphasizing the need to remain humble and small in one's own eyes to enter the Kingdom of God.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 20 | Daily Devotion | God's Ways Are Not Our Ways | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 19, 2024 · 10m
Jesus exemplified profound humility by treating everyone, regardless of their social standing or past sins, with inherent worth. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian service requires adopting a mindset of equality, mirroring Christ's willingness to meet people at their level without any sense of superiority. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to embrace a God-like perspective that values the redeemed, no matter their past.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
April 19 | Daily Devotion | God Wants You To Become A Nobody | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 18, 2024 · 7m
The central message is that true spiritual understanding comes from being 'poor in spirit,' which means being acutely aware of one's own need before God. The speaker uses the Book of Job as an example, showing that God convicts Job not of his specific sins, but of his self-sufficiency and pride. The ultimate goal is for the believer to reach a point of profound brokenness, declaring, 'I am nothing,' which leads to genuine repentance and a life lived in dependence on God.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
April 18 | Daily Devotion | Be A True Worshipper | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 17, 2024 · 7m
True worship is not merely singing songs or expressing gratitude; it is a profound dedication of one's entire life to God, exemplified by Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac. The speaker outlines four levels of communication with God—prayer, thanksgiving, praise, and worship—and clarifies that true worship is found in the spirit, desiring nothing on earth except God. This requires becoming a 'maximum Christian' who is willing to lay down everything for Him.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
April 17 | Daily Devotion | Worship God And Be Free From Idols | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 16, 2024 · 12m
The central message warns against treating worldly things, like food or money, as idols, which prevents one from being fully available to God. The speaker emphasizes that while many things may be 'lawful,' only those that are 'profitable' for eternity should guide one's life, urging believers to move beyond merely meeting minimum requirements for faith. Ultimately, the body is declared to be for the Lord and a temple of the Holy Spirit, requiring constant vigilance against allowing any desire to become a master.