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January 20 | Daily Devotion | Don’t Be Foolish, But Make The Most Of Your Time | Zac Poonen

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January 19 | Daily Devotion | Those To Whom God Gives Revelation | Zac Poonen

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

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January 16 | Daily Devotion | To Get Discernment, Glory Only In Jesus Christ | Zac Poonen

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January 13 | Daily Devotion | The Word Of The Cross For Believers: Not My Will But God's Will

Zac Poonen · Jan 12

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

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

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January 4 | Daily Devotion | Discerning The Spirit Of Babylon | Zac Poonen

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January 3 | Daily Devotion | Offer Your Body To God | Zac Poonen

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December 30 | Daily Devotion | The Mark Of The Bride Of Jesus Christ | Zac Poonen

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December 28 | Daily Devotion | Spirit-led Growth In Purity And In Service | Zac Poonen

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December 26 | Daily Devotion | Only One Example God Has Given Us Today - Jesus Christ

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December 25 | Daily Devotion | Faith Of A Child Developed Through The Mother’s Faith | Zac Poonen

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December 22 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Is Our Example In Humility | Zac Poonen

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December 20 | Daily Devotion | Be Wise By Understanding The Will Of The Lord | Zac Poonen

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December 19 | Daily Devotion | Mark Of A Man Of God | Zac Poonen

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December 18 | Daily Devotion | Choose A Life Of Self Denial | Zac Poonen

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December 15 | Daily Devotion | The Gate And The Way That Lead To Life | Zac Poonen

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December 14 | Daily Devotion | Take God's Commands Seriously | Zac Poonen

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December 12 | Daily Devotion | Having A Burden To Grow In Christ-Centeredness | Zac Poonen

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November 26 | Daily Devotion | Meditate On The Love Of God To Do His Will | Zac Poonen

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November 25 | Daily Devotion | Your Life Must Backup Your Teaching | Zac Poonen

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November 24 | Daily Devotion | Appreciate The Good First, Then Correct The Wrong | Zac Poonen

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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.

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January 22 | Daily Devotion | Discipline Your Body In Order To Win | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 21, 2026 · 6m

Zac Poonen teaches that disciplining our physical bodies is essential for spiritual victory and effective Christian living. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 9, he emphasizes self-control in eating, fasting, and physical desires as a means to strengthen our spiritual life and break dependencies that hinder our pursuit of God. He encourages practical steps like eating less, fasting monthly, and maintaining awareness of physical hunger to grow in discipline and spiritual power.

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January 20 | Daily Devotion | Don’t Be Foolish, But Make The Most Of Your Time | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 20, 2026 · 10m

The central message is the importance of being disciplined in the use of time, as time is a finite resource that cannot be recovered even by God. The speaker urges listeners to make the most of their 24 hours by intentionally setting aside time for Bible study, using the analogy of gathering up leftover fragments like the loaves and fishes. This disciplined use of time is presented as a way to grow spiritually and be equipped to share God's word with others.

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January 19 | Daily Devotion | Those To Whom God Gives Revelation | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 18, 2026 · 11m

The speaker argues that true spiritual understanding, or revelation, is evidenced by a profound shift in priorities, mirroring Moses' life. This revelation causes a person to lose interest in worldly honor, the pleasures of sin, and material wealth. The key indicator of having this revelation is a willingness to suffer with God's people, recognizing that everything outside of Christ is ultimately worthless.

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

Zac Poonen · Jan 16, 2026 · 9m

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.

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January 16 | Daily Devotion | To Get Discernment, Glory Only In Jesus Christ | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 15, 2026 · 10m

The central message is that true spiritual maturity and discernment come from glorifying Jesus Christ above all else. The speaker warns that subtle forms of pride, such as valuing personal achievements or appearance, hinder spiritual growth. He emphasizes that genuine devotion means desiring nothing in life except Christ, leading to a deep, personal relationship with Jesus that surpasses mere intellectual understanding.

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January 13 | Daily Devotion | The Word Of The Cross For Believers: Not My Will But God's Will

Zac Poonen · Jan 12, 2026 · 13m

Zac Poonen teaches that the word of the cross for believers means surrendering self-will to God's will, following Jesus's example of never doing his own will but only the Father's will. True discipleship transcends merely avoiding outward sins; it requires secret self-denial in hidden areas of life, which God sees and rewards with spiritual anointing and lasting impact rather than mere external decency.

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

Zac Poonen · Jan 7, 2026 · 8m

The sermon warns that prosperity and comfort can lead to forgetting God and becoming spiritually arrogant, echoing the warning given in the Old Testament. The speaker emphasizes that when material success comes, believers must guard against pride and remember the Lord who saved them from sin. True discipleship requires humility, exemplified by mingling with the poor, and requires parents to take full responsibility for their children's spiritual state before seeking God's help.

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

Zac Poonen · Jan 4, 2026 · 13m

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.

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January 4 | Daily Devotion | Discerning The Spirit Of Babylon | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 3, 2026 · 13m

The message contrasts the 'Spirit of Babylon'—representing spiritual adultery and unfaithfulness to Christ—with the 'New Jerusalem,' which symbolizes the faithful bride of Christ. Spiritual adultery is defined as claiming to be Christian while being devoted to the world system, which is characterized by the lust of the flesh, eyes, and pride of life. True devotion, like the bride, is found in doing the will of God, contrasting with the temptation to focus on mere knowledge rather than spiritual life.

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January 3 | Daily Devotion | Offer Your Body To God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 2, 2026 · 12m

The central message is that God desires a believer's entire body, not just financial offerings or tithes. The speaker draws parallels between Old Testament rituals (like the lamb and the Red Sea crossing) and Christ's life and sacrifice, arguing that the ultimate offering required is self-surrender to God's will. Believers must understand that their physical actions and choices—how they use their eyes, tongue, and body—will be accounted for at the judgment seat of Christ.

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December 30 | Daily Devotion | The Mark Of The Bride Of Jesus Christ | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 29, 2025 · 12m

Zac Poonen teaches that the bride of Christ is marked by radical, consistent discipleship and absolute integrity. True followers of Jesus must not hide their faith for worldly gain, must be faithful to Christ (not spiritually unfaithful like the harlot daughters of Babylon), and must live with complete honesty and no hypocrisy—displaying the same godly character everywhere, not just in church. This distinguishes the 144,000 true disciples from those who merely claim to be born again but compromise their witness.

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December 28 | Daily Devotion | Spirit-led Growth In Purity And In Service | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 27, 2025 · 10m

Zac Poonen teaches that the Holy Spirit's primary work is to transform believers into Christ-likeness both in character and ministry. True growth in purity and service means pursuing Christlike attitudes and inner transformation while actively serving others, with the ultimate destination being complete conformity to Christ at His return.

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December 26 | Daily Devotion | Only One Example God Has Given Us Today - Jesus Christ

Zac Poonen · Dec 25, 2025 · 10m

The central message is that Jesus Christ is the sole and ultimate example for Christian living, surpassing even the great figures of the Old Testament. True discipleship involves following Christ's example, which means that when believers inevitably stumble, they must immediately repent and press on, rather than dwelling on past failures. This pattern of immediate recovery is what defines following Christ.

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December 25 | Daily Devotion | Faith Of A Child Developed Through The Mother’s Faith | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 24, 2025 · 10m

Zac Poonen teaches that mothers play a crucial role in developing genuine faith in their children, not merely Bible knowledge. Through the example of Timothy's mother, he illustrates how parents who trust God through life's trials and difficulties—and teach their children to pray and seek God's help in both small and large matters—impart sincere faith that becomes the foundation of their children's spiritual character and usefulness to God.

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December 22 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Is Our Example In Humility | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 21, 2025 · 11m

The central message is that true discipleship requires following Jesus' first step: emptying oneself and adopting a posture of profound humility. The speaker emphasizes that this means becoming 'nobody' in one's own eyes, which is the prerequisite for God to use us mightily. Pride, which is the root of all sin, is countered by embracing this self-emptying attitude, contrasting the descent of Christ with the ascent of Satan.

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December 20 | Daily Devotion | Be Wise By Understanding The Will Of The Lord | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 19, 2025 · 9m

Drawing from Ephesians 5:15-17, Zac Poonen teaches that true wisdom lies in understanding God's will, which is to be continuously filled with the Holy Spirit. As believers take up their cross daily and deny themselves, their spiritual capacity grows progressively—from a cup to a bucket to a tub to a pond to rivers—allowing greater measures of the Spirit's life and power to flow through them. This progressive transformation is available to all who remain thirsty for more of Christ and believe in His power to change them completely.

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December 19 | Daily Devotion | Mark Of A Man Of God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 18, 2025 · 9m

A true mark of a man of God is the willingness to decrease so that Christ may increase. Drawing from Paul's example—a physically weak, unattractive apostle who kept silent about his heavenly vision for 14 years to avoid self-exaltation—Zac Poonen emphasizes that genuine spiritual maturity means having no desire for personal recognition, avoiding projecting oneself in front of Christ, and maintaining humility regardless of how others appreciate one's ministry. This posture of decreasing allows Christ to be seen clearly through believers' lives.

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December 18 | Daily Devotion | Choose A Life Of Self Denial | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 17, 2025 · 8m

The central message is that a life dedicated to spirituality requires consistent self-denial, choosing the difficult path over the easy one. The speaker uses biblical examples, such as the apostles encouraging disciples through tribulation, and the analogy of building muscle, to illustrate that true spiritual growth only comes from resisting self-will and following Christ's narrow way. He urges listeners to teach young people to embrace this discipline to avoid a wasted life.

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December 15 | Daily Devotion | The Gate And The Way That Lead To Life | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 14, 2025 · 9m

Jesus calls believers to enter through the gate of repentance and faith, then walk the narrow way of obedience and transformation found in Matthew 5-7, ultimately arriving at eternal life. The gospel is not merely forgiveness of sins but salvation from sins—Jesus as Savior delivers believers from anger, lust, hatred, greed, and other sins, not just pardon after repeated falling. Many deceived Christians settle for a false gospel of accepting Christ once and living as they please, but true discipleship requires perseverance and progressive victory over sin until the end.

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December 14 | Daily Devotion | Take God's Commands Seriously | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 13, 2025 · 12m

Zac Poonen emphasizes that Christians must take God's commands seriously, particularly the command to pray without ceasing (Luke 18:1 and 1 Thessalonians 5:17). He argues that loving Jesus is proven by obeying His commandments, and that true discipleship requires persistent effort to understand and obey Scripture rather than dismissing commands as impossible. Rather than the common interpretation of spending literal hours in prayer, Poonen challenges believers to maintain a continuous spirit of prayer throughout all 24 hours of the day.

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December 12 | Daily Devotion | Having A Burden To Grow In Christ-Centeredness | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 11, 2025 · 10m

Effective prayer requires both a deep, heartfelt burden and genuine faith. The speaker emphasizes that moving from a self-centered life to one centered on Christ is a lifelong journey, which is key to improving one's prayer life. By constantly seeking the Lord's guidance in all aspects of life, even mundane decisions, believers can develop greater authority in prayer and receive more answers from God.

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November 26 | Daily Devotion | Meditate On The Love Of God To Do His Will | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 12m

The central message emphasizes that true love for Jesus stems from meditating on the depth of His prior love for us, as stated in 1 John 4:19. The speaker deeply analyzes the crucifixion, focusing on the three hours when Jesus bore the punishment for sin, experiencing what he termed 'hell'—the state of being forsaken by God. This profound realization of Christ's suffering for our sin should motivate us to hate sin and desire to follow Him completely, even over our own desires or perceived 'heavenly' goals.

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November 25 | Daily Devotion | Your Life Must Backup Your Teaching | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 24, 2025 · 9m

Zac Poonen emphasizes the critical importance of balancing personal conduct with doctrinal purity, drawing from Galatians 5:6 and 1 Timothy 4:16. He warns against spiritual pride that comes from standing firmly on correct doctrine while living a life that does not reflect that teaching—comparing it to walking on unequal legs. True Christian witness requires both right belief and right living to glorify God and effectively build God's kingdom.