November 23 | Daily Devotion | The Spirit Of The World | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 22, 2024 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions

Jesus died not only to save us from our sins but also to rescue us from the 'spirit of the world'—a mindset governed by worldly values. The speaker warns that loving the world, which manifests as excessive consumption of media or materialism, will squeeze out the love for God. True discipleship requires drawing a clear line between oneself and the world's desires, choosing instead to live according to God's will.

March 16 | Daily Devotion | Fulfill The Course And Ministry Jesus Has For You | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 15, 2026 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions

Zac Poonen exhorts believers to discover and fulfill the unique ministry God has planned for them, emphasizing that every Christian—regardless of their perceived insignificance—has an important function in God's body. He warns against pursuing worldly success, wealth, and reputation instead of God's purpose, and challenges the church to develop a second generation of devoted disciples willing to sacrificially serve Christ without regard for personal gain or recognition.

April 25 | Daily Devotion | Live Under The Headship Of Christ | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 24, 2024 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions

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.

September 22 | Daily Devotion | The Journey To Deeper Repentance And Fulfilling God's Unique Plan

Zac Poonen · Sep 21, 2025 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions

The speaker emphasizes that Christian growth involves discovering new areas of unchristian behavior, such as expecting thanks from others, which he learned to release. He draws a parallel from Jesus' life, noting that Jesus focused entirely on finishing the work God gave him, regardless of opportunities for broader travel. Ultimately, the message urges listeners to take their life seriously, seek God's pre-ordained plan, and maintain a good conscience by practicing deep repentance and forgiving others.

January 8 | Daily Devotion | Beware When You Become Rich That You Don't Forget God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 7, 2025 · 8m · CFC Daily Devotions

The sermon warns that prosperity and comfort can lead to forgetting God and becoming arrogant, a danger that often strikes when life becomes materially easy. The speaker urges listeners to remember their past struggles and maintain humility, emphasizing that raising children requires intentional spiritual focus and acknowledging parental failure to God for change to occur. True discipleship requires remaining humble before God, regardless of worldly success.

January 14 | Daily Devotion | There Should Be These Two Movements In Your Life | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 13, 2026 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions

Zac Poonen teaches that Christians should experience two essential movements in their lives: first, a personal journey from sin and defeat to victory (Egypt to Canaan), and second, a movement from spiritual isolation and money-centered living toward genuine fellowship in obedience to God's word (Babylon to Jerusalem). He contrasts the old covenant pattern of one-man ministry with the new covenant emphasis on two-by-two partnership and genuine community, warning against both personal spiritual complacency and isolation from others.

May 21 | Daily Devotion | The Ministry Of John The Baptist For Us | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · May 20, 2024 · 8m · CFC Daily Devotions

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.

November 20 | Daily Devotion | Be a Practical Christian | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 19, 2024 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions

The speaker emphasizes the need for spiritual maturity, urging believers to move beyond merely giving unsolicited advice and instead become encouraging mentors. Drawing from Titus 2, he details specific roles for older and younger members, stressing that true Christian maturity involves practical skills, such as homemaking for younger women, alongside spiritual soundness in faith and love for all ages. The core message is that knowledge of scripture must translate into practical, godly works that honor God.

April 8 | Daily Devotion | Be Like Jesus In Attitude, Humility And Taking Up The Cross | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 7, 2024 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message is that the Christian life is defined by humility, exemplified by Jesus Christ. The speaker urges listeners to adopt the attitude found in Christ, referencing Philippians 2:5, and to learn from Jesus' example of gentleness and humility found in Matthew 11:29. True humility is internal and cannot be faked through reputation, and this focus on Christ is reinforced by fixing our eyes on Him, especially through the ultimate act of humility on the cross (Hebrews 12:2).

January 11 | Daily Devotion | God Has Determined My Destination | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 10, 2024 · 18m · CFC Daily Devotions

The speaker emphasizes that the most important focus in the Christian life is not merely reaching heaven, but being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ, which is God's predetermined destination for believers. He warns against 'majoring on minors'—getting sidetracked by good but secondary activities like evangelism—if it distracts from the primary goal of Christlikeness. True Christian living means integrating all aspects of life, including service and ministry, under the overarching goal of becoming like Jesus.

January 17 | Daily Devotion | Devotion To The Lord And Fellowship With Other Believers | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 16, 2025 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message is the necessity of developing a deep, personal, and devotional relationship with Jesus Christ, which is described as the 'vertical arm' complementing fellowship. The speaker warns against merely engaging in external religious activities, emphasizing that true devotion leads to a life where Christ is the glory. He concludes by noting that God treats people according to their genuine response and righteousness, suggesting that fervent prayer from a righteous heart has significant power.

October 13 | Daily Devotion | Repent And Turn From Being Self Centred To Being Christ Centred

Zac Poonen · Oct 12, 2025 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions

True repentance requires going to the root, moving beyond merely stopping outward sins to addressing self-centeredness and internal desires. God values the sincere desire of the heart to change, as demonstrated by the willingness to follow Christ, rather than just perfect actions. The speaker emphasizes that the greatest commandment is loving God with one's whole being, and warns against superficial religious practices that lack genuine heart transformation.

May 1 | Daily Devotion | Seeing Our Need To Fulfill Our Calling | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 30, 2024 · 7m · CFC Daily Devotions

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.

February 2 | Daily Devotion | Learn To Come To Jesus | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 1, 2024 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message is that believers should habitually come directly to Jesus rather than relying solely on memorizing scripture verses or promises for rest. While Jesus invites all who are weary and heavy laden to come to Him, the speaker emphasizes that Christians often carry burdens—whether from sin, circumstances, or self-imposed guilt—that Jesus is equipped to lift. True rest comes from relationship with Christ, not just quoting doctrine.

February 15 | Daily Devotion | Follow A Godly Man As He Follows Christ | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 14, 2026 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions

The speaker draws lessons from Paul's example in 2 Corinthians 11, emphasizing that true spiritual authority comes not from boasting about accomplishments, but from a life of wholehearted sacrifice and endurance. He warns against false apostles and deceitful workers, stressing that personal integrity in one's home and life is more important than preaching skill. Ultimately, he argues that true service is demonstrated through suffering, hardship, and bearing the burden for the spiritual well-being of the body of Christ.

July 5 | Daily Devotion | Love For Jesus Is The Main Subject In The Day Of Judgement | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jul 4, 2024 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions

January 17 | Daily Devotion | Devotion To The Lord And Fellowship With Other Believers | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 16, 2026 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions

Zac Poonen teaches that believers must develop a deep personal devotion to Jesus alongside fellowship with other believers, making him the central glory of their lives. He emphasizes that an intimate, individual relationship with Christ—where one knows him personally and communicates with him—is fundamental, and that such devotion brings spiritual privileges like being the apple of God's eye and having effective prayers. Poonen challenges false humility and external religiosity, calling believers to surrender everything to God and live with complete commitment rather than seeking privilege without responsibility.

September 16 | Daily Devotion | Jesus' Commands: Burdensome Or Possible To Obey? | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Sep 15, 2024 · 13m · CFC Daily Devotions

The sermon contrasts viewing Christian commands as burdensome weights, like those under the Old Covenant, versus understanding them as possibilities offered in the New Covenant. The speaker emphasizes that following Christ means living in a way that is possible, not forced. He concludes by explaining that understanding God's mysteries, as illustrated by the parables, is not based on intellect but on obedience; what is heard and obeyed becomes one's own possession, leading to further revelation.

October 4 | Daily Devotion | Without Me You Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Oct 3, 2024 · 8m · CFC Daily Devotions

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.

January 5 | Daily Devotion | The Pure Bride Of Christ Is Selfless | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 4, 2026 · 13m · CFC Daily Devotions

Zac Poonen contrasts the spirit of Babylon with the spirit of the bride of Christ, emphasizing that true discipleship pursues life in God rather than mere knowledge, and gives generously to God rather than offering the minimum. Using examples from Cain and Abel, Paul, and Jesus himself, he teaches that the bride of Christ is selfless, seeks no honor for itself, claims no rights, and serves others without seeking personal advancement.

September 12 | Daily Devotion | A Church Of Overcomers | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Sep 11, 2024 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message is that building the church requires a complete self-giving, mirroring Christ's love for the church. The speaker contrasts a 'minimum' approach to faith—asking what little is required for salvation or ministry—with a 'maximum' approach, which involves giving everything for God. He warns that seeking mere knowledge or understanding (the 'tree of knowledge') can divert believers from the true 'tree of life,' which is simple, pure devotion to Jesus Christ.

August 11 | Daily Devotion | Will You Have Any Regrets In Eternity? | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Aug 10, 2025 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions

The speaker urges listeners to deeply contemplate the immense, life-giving love of Jesus Christ, comparing it to a sacrifice that demands a life of total gratitude. He warns that a superficial response to salvation, such as merely attending church occasionally, will lead to eternal regret. True discipleship requires living a life of complete surrender, echoing Christ's sacrifice even when facing ridicule.

February 16 | Daily Devotion | Begin Now To Follow Jesus | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 16, 2026 · 8m · CFC Daily Devotions

Zac Poonen encourages believers at all spiritual levels—carnally minded, immature, and struggling with sin—to follow Christ's example in daily life, not in ministry. He clarifies that imitating Jesus means adopting His character and values, not performing miracles or ministry roles, and warns against deceptive claims of heavenly visions that contradict Scripture.

April 15 | Daily Devotion | The Most Important Ministry Everyone Should Have | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 14, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message is that the most vital pursuit in life is seeking the glory of the Lord, exemplified by David's desire to dwell in God's presence rather than asking for worldly comforts. The speaker advises believers to prioritize spending time with Jesus, like Mary at his feet, over being overly focused on ministry tasks. Ultimately, true spiritual life is found in seeking God's face, which guarantees provision and strength.