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12mJanuary 3 | Daily Devotion | Offer Your Body To God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 2
10mMay 27 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Brings Christ-Likeness Within Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 26
10mFebruary 25 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Is Our Saviour, Baptizer And Forerunner | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 24
9mNovember 16 | Daily Devotion | Seek For The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit To Serve God And Others
Zac Poonen · Nov 15
8mFebruary 14 | Daily Devotion | Being More Than Doing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 13
10mJune 29 | Daily Devotion | A Worshiper Is One Who Has Humility And Reverence Toward God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 28
11mOctober 20 | Daily Devotion | Live Fully For Christ With The Help Of The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 19
14mJanuary 13 | Daily Devotion | Bearing The Image Of The Heavenly | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 12
8mFebruary 2 | Daily Devotion | Two Sins Which Are Very Serious | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 1
12mNovember 30 | Daily Devotion | Our Ambition Is To Be Pleasing To Him | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 29
16mFebruary 15 | Daily Devotion | How Can I Endure In Love For Jesus Until The End? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 14
11mJuly 28 | Daily Devotion | Setting Our Mind On God's Interests | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 27
12mDecember 23 | Daily Devotion | Be An Out-And-Out Christian For The Lord | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 22
11mAugust 16 | Daily Devotion | Seeing Jesus in the Scriptures | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 15
12mOctober 13 | Daily Devotion | Repent And Turn From Being Self Centred To Being Christ Centred
Zac Poonen · Oct 12
12mApril 7 | Daily Devotion | God Had Provided Something Better For Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6
11mMay 12 | Daily Devotion | Grace Of God Is Far Superior To Living By The Fear Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 11
12mNovember 10 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Overcame | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 9
10mFebruary 24 | Daily Devotion | Hearing Jesus Himself Speak To Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 24
12mJune 11 | Daily Devotion | Seek To Fulfill All Righteousness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 10
10mJuly 10 | Daily Devotion | Revelation Makes The Followers Of Jesus Whole-Hearted | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 9
10mSeptember 9 | Daily Devotion | Pleasing God by Being Subject to Authority | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 8
10mJuly 27 | Daily Devotion | Taking Every Thought Captive To The Obedience Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 26
10mJanuary 14 | Daily Devotion | Let Your Speech Always Be Seasoned With Salt | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 13
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January 3 | Daily Devotion | Offer Your Body To God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 2, 2025 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
God desires a total offering of our bodies, not just our money or tithes. The speaker draws parallels between Old Testament rituals (like the lamb and circumcision) and Christian life, emphasizing that the body must be surrendered to God's will. Ultimately, Christians will face a final examination at the judgment seat of Christ, where they will be judged based on how they used their bodies, not on their financial offerings.
May 27 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Brings Christ-Likeness Within Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 26, 2024 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
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.
February 25 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Is Our Saviour, Baptizer And Forerunner | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 24, 2026 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen teaches that Christians must know Jesus in three progressive stages: as Savior (forgiveness from judgment), as Baptizer (filling with the Holy Spirit for victory), and as Forerunner (an example to follow in running the race of sanctification). True spiritual growth requires not merely believing in Christ but actively following Him—imitating His character, reactions, and way of relating to others—while living daily in God's presence.
November 16 | Daily Devotion | Seek For The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit To Serve God And Others
Zac Poonen · Nov 15, 2025 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen teaches that believers should earnestly seek the gifts of the Holy Spirit not for personal glory but to serve and bless others. Drawing from his own testimony of seeking the gift of prophecy for over 50 years, he emphasizes that God's grace provides abundance and supernatural enablement for every situation and ministry. He encourages all Christians to pursue spiritual gifts according to God's design, whether visible or hidden roles, trusting that God grants sufficiency for every good work.
February 14 | Daily Devotion | Being More Than Doing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 13, 2026 · 8m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen emphasizes that being precedes doing in the Christian life, arguing that character and personal transformation matter more than external accomplishments or service. Drawing from Acts 1:1's description of Jesus beginning to do and then teach, he contends that a life lived rightly first produces authentic service, and that hypocrisy results when believers prioritize activity over personal holiness, especially within the home and family.
June 29 | Daily Devotion | A Worshiper Is One Who Has Humility And Reverence Toward God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 28, 2025 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
The speaker argues that modern Christianity suffers from a decline in genuine reverence and worship toward God. True worship, exemplified by figures like Job and Abraham, involves a profound recognition of one's unworthiness before God. This reverence brings wisdom and freedom from sin, contrasting sharply with superficial religious displays or self-esteem issues. The message concludes by emphasizing that the title of an 'unworthy slave' is the highest honor, earned through obedience to Christ's commandments.
October 20 | Daily Devotion | Live Fully For Christ With The Help Of The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 19, 2025 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
The speaker emphasizes that a key privilege of the New Covenant is the ability to hear God speak directly, which is more than just forgiveness of sins. He warns against assuming that heaven will be free of regret, arguing that a life not lived wholeheartedly for Christ will lead to eternal regret. True devotion stems not from the fear of regret, but from the immense love Christ showed by sacrificing everything for the speaker.
January 13 | Daily Devotion | Bearing The Image Of The Heavenly | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 12, 2024 · 14m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message is that believers must shift their life's priorities from earthly concerns to bearing the image of heaven, exemplified by Christ. The speaker argues that true spirituality is not about maintaining outward decorum or pleasing people, but about prioritizing fellowship with God and embodying Christ's radical compassion, even if it causes offense. This requires a fundamental change in one's value system.
February 2 | Daily Devotion | Two Sins Which Are Very Serious | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 1, 2026 · 8m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen identifies anger and sexual sin—specifically lusting with the eyes, sinning with the hands, and uncontrolled speech—as the two most serious sins in Jesus's Sermon on the Mount, the only ones explicitly connected to hell. He emphasizes that overcoming these secret sins requires not the fullness of the Holy Spirit but rather the fear of God, illustrated through Joseph's resistance to adultery, and stresses that God's judgment will focus on what we do in private when no one is watching.
November 30 | Daily Devotion | Our Ambition Is To Be Pleasing To Him | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 29, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message is that a Christian's ultimate ambition must be to please God alone, both in this life and in eternity. The speaker contrasts those who merely desire to go to heaven with those who are willing to follow Christ daily by denying themselves and taking up the cross. He warns that the opportunity to sacrifice and deny oneself is only available on Earth, making this a critical, non-negotiable commitment for believers.
February 15 | Daily Devotion | How Can I Endure In Love For Jesus Until The End? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 14, 2024 · 16m · CFC Daily Devotions
The speaker argues that a Christian's devotion must be exclusively to Christ, warning against the spiritual 'harlotry' of prioritizing money or worldly attractions over God. He emphasizes that according to Jesus' teaching, one cannot serve two masters—God and wealth—and that true discipleship requires proving faithfulness through financial struggle, as God tests believers in this area before granting ministry.
July 28 | Daily Devotion | Setting Our Mind On God's Interests | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 27, 2025 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
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.
December 23 | Daily Devotion | Be An Out-And-Out Christian For The Lord | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 22, 2025 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message is the necessity of being a radical, active witness for Christ in all areas of life, not just within the church. The speaker emphasizes that effective Christian living requires being filled with the Holy Spirit, which is likened to the oil needed for a lamp to burn. He urges listeners to share their faith with their immediate circles—family and friends—and to embrace suffering and ridicule for Christ's sake, drawing strength from the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.
August 16 | Daily Devotion | Seeing Jesus in the Scriptures | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 15, 2024 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message is that the scriptures do not contain eternal life; rather, they testify about Jesus Christ, who is the true source of life. True spiritual understanding requires the operation of the Holy Spirit, which reveals Jesus in all of scripture, moving believers from mere knowledge to a personal encounter with Christ. The speaker urges listeners to study the Bible not as a set of laws, but with the goal of seeing Jesus in every passage, mirroring the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
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.
April 7 | Daily Devotion | God Had Provided Something Better For Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message is that the greatest calling for Christians is not performing spectacular miracles or doing impressive works, but rather following Jesus' example. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life involves continually depending on the Holy Spirit and modeling Christ's example in daily living, such as attitude toward sin, money, and family. He concludes by pointing to Hebrews 12:1-2, stating that running the race by looking unto Jesus is far superior to any historical miracle.
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 · CFC Daily Devotions
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.
November 10 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Overcame | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 9, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
The speaker urges believers to obey God's commandments because they are for our eternal good, comparing obedience to following a doctor's prescription for a cure. He emphasizes that the promise of sitting with Christ on the throne is an individual achievement, requiring personal struggle and overcoming sin, unlike an honorary award. True discipleship requires actively fighting battles against sin, as Jesus's own victory was an example for us to follow.
February 24 | Daily Devotion | Hearing Jesus Himself Speak To Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 24, 2026 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen emphasizes that under the new covenant, God speaks directly to us through Jesus Christ via the Holy Spirit, not merely through prophets, preachers, or even the Bible alone. He urges believers to develop a personal, direct relationship with Jesus by maintaining a clear conscience, being honest with God, and listening to the Holy Spirit's voice rather than relying solely on external teaching or written Scripture.
June 11 | Daily Devotion | Seek To Fulfill All Righteousness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 10, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
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.
July 10 | Daily Devotion | Revelation Makes The Followers Of Jesus Whole-Hearted | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 9, 2026 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message emphasizes that true spiritual understanding and discipleship come not from academic knowledge of scripture, but from the illumination and revelation of the Holy Spirit. The speaker uses examples from Matthew 11:25 and Matthew 16 to show that God reveals truth to the humble, even those who are uneducated. Ultimately, knowing the Bible is less important than having a heart filled with the Holy Spirit's revelation.
September 9 | Daily Devotion | Pleasing God by Being Subject to Authority | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 8, 2024 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message is that pleasing God requires submitting to imperfect authority, citing Jesus' life in Nazareth as the prime example. The speaker warns against criticizing authority figures, whether in church, family, or work, as this behavior displeases God. True spiritual maturity is demonstrated by submitting to difficult circumstances and learning from imperfect leaders.
July 27 | Daily Devotion | Taking Every Thought Captive To The Obedience Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 26, 2026 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
The message emphasizes that Christian understanding requires dethroning the intellect rather than destroying it, as true transformation comes from the Holy Spirit. The speaker warns against two extremes: those who ignore the spirit and rely solely on their mind, and those who treat the mind as supreme. True spiritual insight is achieved when one yields to the Holy Spirit, allowing Him to rule over the mind's thoughts and strongholds.
January 14 | Daily Devotion | Let Your Speech Always Be Seasoned With Salt | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 13, 2024 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
The message emphasizes that a true life change requires more than just hearing a good sermon; it demands a fundamental shift in one's entire value system, modeled after Jesus' careful conduct. A key focus is on seasoning one's speech with grace, comparing it to adding salt to food, and recognizing that what comes out of the mouth reveals what is in the heart. Ultimately, the speaker urges listeners to depend on the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit, rather than relying on worldly means, to live like Christ.