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8mMay 14 | Daily Devotion | Be Honest And Help One Another In The Christian Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 13
9mMay 3 | Daily Devotion | I Must Always Keep My Conscience Clear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2
11mApril 24 | Daily Devotion | God Is Looking For Blameless Men Not Perfect Men | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 23
9mApril 12 | Daily Devotion | Are You Freed From Your Sins? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 11
12mApril 7 | Daily Devotion | Ask Forgiveness And Forgive Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6
10mApril 5 | Daily Devotion | Listen To The Voice Of God And Your Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 4
8mMarch 29 | Daily Devotion | Lord! Show Me The Corruption In My Flesh | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 28
12mMarch 28 | Daily Devotion | Two Things That Will Protect You From Deception | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 27
10mMarch 22 | Daily Devotion | God Can Restore All That We Have Lost | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 21
13mMarch 20 | Daily Devotion | Repentance From Pride And Rebellion Against Authority | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 19
9mMarch 18 | Daily Devotion | Mercy Triumphs Over Judgement | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 17
10mFebruary 22 | Daily Devotion | Learn To Forgive Others Instantly | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 21
12mFebruary 21 | Daily Devotion | Is Your Foundation Strong? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 20
10mFebruary 20 | Daily Devotion | Pay Close Attention To Your Life And Your Teaching | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 19
12mFebruary 9 | Daily Devotion | Claim God's Magnificent Promises By Fulfilling The Conditions
Zac Poonen · Feb 8
9mFebruary 1 | Daily Devotion | Proclaiming The Whole Purpose Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 31
13mJanuary 13 | Daily Devotion | The Word Of The Cross For Believers: Not My Will But God's Will
Zac Poonen · Jan 12
12mDecember 28 | Daily Devotion | Two Reasons For Forgiving Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 27
11mDecember 27 | Daily Devotion | Dishonesty makes us drift away from God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 26
8mDecember 15 | Daily Devotion | Learn To Be Merciful | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 14
12mDecember 08 | Daily Devotion | God Delights In Honest People | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 7
13mDecember 01 | Daily Devotion | Blessed By God - In Order To Bless Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 30
13mNovember 03 | Daily Devotion | Cleanse Yourself Everyday | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 2
10mNovember 02 | Daily Devotion | Living With The Consuming Fire | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 1
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.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
May 14 | Daily Devotion | Be Honest And Help One Another In The Christian Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 13, 2025 · 8m
The speaker encourages the audience to run the Christian race with humility, focusing not on personal accolades but on the ultimate goal of praising Jesus. He draws parallels between David's repentance after sin and the need for believers to openly admit wrongdoing. The core message emphasizes mutual support, using the example of brothers helping each other finish a race, urging listeners to help one another stay in the race until Christ returns.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 3 | Daily Devotion | I Must Always Keep My Conscience Clear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2, 2025 · 9m
The central message is the necessity of maintaining a blameless conscience before God and others to ensure one is in the resurrection of the righteous. This requires immediate confession of sin—in thought, word, deed, attitude, and motive—to God, confessing wrongdoing to the person hurt, and finally, forgiving everyone who has wronged you. The speaker emphasizes that reconciliation with others is a prerequisite for a right relationship with God.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 24 | Daily Devotion | God Is Looking For Blameless Men Not Perfect Men | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 23, 2025 · 11m
The central message is that God values a blameless heart over a perfect one, citing Job 1:1 as the first thing God records. Being blameless means that one's conscience is clear, having confessed sins immediately and seeking forgiveness for hurts. Spiritual growth is marked by an increasing awareness of sin, and this process is a living way of life that brings the life of Jesus into every area of the flesh put to death.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 12 | Daily Devotion | Are You Freed From Your Sins? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 11, 2025 · 9m
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of being absolutely sure of salvation by remembering John 6:37, assuring new believers that Jesus will not cast them out. Beyond initial assurance, true spiritual growth requires actively pressing on to overcome sin, much like advancing in studies. He warns that treating sin lightly, especially through temptation like the internet, can lead to spiritual ruin, urging immediate repentance upon falling and maintaining a constant reverence for God.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
April 7 | Daily Devotion | Ask Forgiveness And Forgive Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6, 2025 · 12m
The central message emphasizes that true prayer and a relationship with God are contingent upon reconciling with others. Jesus taught that one must first seek forgiveness from those wronged before approaching God in prayer. Furthermore, the speaker stresses the reciprocal nature of forgiveness, warning that failure to forgive others will prevent God from forgiving us, regardless of other good deeds.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 5 | Daily Devotion | Listen To The Voice Of God And Your Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 4, 2025 · 10m
The speaker emphasizes that God speaks to us daily, citing Genesis 1 as evidence that God spoke each day of creation. He draws a key distinction between humans and animals: God breathed into Adam, giving humanity a conscience. This conscience is vital because it alerts us to wrong actions, making it the most important part of ourselves to safeguard. To keep this conscience clean, one must confess sins to the Lord through Jesus Christ and then live with sensitivity, immediately confessing wrongs to others.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
March 29 | Daily Devotion | Lord! Show Me The Corruption In My Flesh | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 28, 2025 · 8m
The speaker urges listeners to confront the inherent corruption within their own flesh, comparing it to that of anyone, including criminals. He emphasizes that true salvation requires a radical realization, echoing Paul's declaration that nothing good dwells in one's flesh. This deep self-awareness is necessary because without it, one will remain in a superficial understanding of Christianity and fail to desire true salvation.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
March 28 | Daily Devotion | Two Things That Will Protect You From Deception | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 27, 2025 · 12m
The central message is that true salvation requires a genuine recognition of one's sinfulness and a sincere desire to turn from it, which is the essence of repentance. The speaker warns that many nominal Christians attend church without realizing they are sinners, and this lack of repentance means they are not truly born again. He emphasizes that the greatest danger is not just deception by Satan, but potentially being deceived by God himself if one does not love the truth about sin.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
March 22 | Daily Devotion | God Can Restore All That We Have Lost | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 21, 2025 · 10m
Drawing from David's experience of losing everything but recovering it, the message emphasizes that God can restore what we have lost, both materially and spiritually. The speaker points to passages like Joel 2:25 and Luke 11 to assure listeners that God will restore years wasted, relationships damaged, and truths stolen by the enemy. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to claim these promises of recovery in their lives and within the Church.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
March 20 | Daily Devotion | Repentance From Pride And Rebellion Against Authority | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 19, 2025 · 13m
Repentance is defined as a complete 180-degree turn away from sin, which is fundamentally rooted in pride and rebellion against authority. The speaker emphasizes that merely accepting Christ is not enough; one must actively change one's attitude toward sin, becoming as passionate about God as they once were about sin. True repentance requires humility, mirroring Jesus' descent, and recognizing that pride is the origin of all sin, tracing back to Lucifer's rebellion against God.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
March 18 | Daily Devotion | Mercy Triumphs Over Judgement | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 17, 2025 · 9m
The sermon emphasizes that while Jesus fulfilled every detail of the Old Testament law, the ultimate principle to follow is that mercy must triumph over judgment. Drawing from the story of the woman caught in adultery, the speaker argues that instead of rigidly applying judgment, one should emulate Jesus by showing mercy. He concludes by urging listeners to remember James 2:13: 'Mercy triumphs over judgment.'
10mCFC Daily Devotions
February 22 | Daily Devotion | Learn To Forgive Others Instantly | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 21, 2025 · 10m
The central message emphasizes the necessity of instant and complete forgiveness, drawing parallels from Jesus' teaching on forgiving those who speak against the Son of Man. The speaker advises believers to be quick to ask and grant forgiveness, treating unforgiveness as a far greater sin than minor physical ailments. Ultimately, forgiveness is presented as imitating God, who forgives us repeatedly, and this practice is key to freedom from condemnation.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
February 21 | Daily Devotion | Is Your Foundation Strong? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 20, 2025 · 12m
The central message emphasizes that a strong Christian life requires a proper foundation built on both repentance and faith, not just belief in Christ. The speaker stresses that true repentance is a complete 180-degree turn away from sin, and that Christian life, like marriage, demands 100% commitment. Furthermore, he highlights that receiving God's forgiveness requires the believer to actively forgive others, citing Matthew 6:14-15 as a crucial condition.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
February 20 | Daily Devotion | Pay Close Attention To Your Life And Your Teaching | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 19, 2025 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that preaching the Gospel requires a life that matches the teaching, warning against hypocrisy where outward appearance masks inner sin. The speaker stresses that a complete Christian life requires both repentance (turning from sin) and faith (dependence on Christ), comparing them to two necessary wires that must connect for the light of salvation to shine.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
February 9 | Daily Devotion | Claim God's Magnificent Promises By Fulfilling The Conditions
Zac Poonen · Feb 8, 2025 · 12m
The sermon emphasizes that while some blessings from God are unconditional, many significant promises, including forgiveness and participation in the divine nature, are conditional. The key condition highlighted is repentance and faith, illustrated by the need to hear and follow Jesus' voice. The speaker stresses that true cleansing from sin comes from walking in God's light, which means taking full responsibility for one's own sin rather than blaming others.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
February 1 | Daily Devotion | Proclaiming The Whole Purpose Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 31, 2025 · 9m
The central message is that God judges the heart, not the outward appearance, citing 1 Samuel 16:7. The speaker contrasts the outward focus of the Old Covenant and the Pharisees' external piety with the necessity of an inward righteousness, drawing from Matthew 5. True entry into the Kingdom of Heaven requires a transformation of the heart, addressing internal sins like anger, which the Pharisees overlooked.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
January 13 | Daily Devotion | The Word Of The Cross For Believers: Not My Will But God's Will
Zac Poonen · Jan 12, 2025 · 13m
The central message contrasts self-will with God's will, drawing heavily from John 6:38, which states Jesus came not to live a decent life, but to do the will of the Father. The speaker argues that true discipleship requires a commitment to God's will in the hidden, secret areas of life, which is a higher standard than merely avoiding obvious sins. Furthermore, the sermon emphasizes that salvation is not achieved through good works or self-effort, but through acknowledging sin and accepting Christ's free sacrifice.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
December 28 | Daily Devotion | Two Reasons For Forgiving Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 27, 2024 · 12m
The speaker outlines two primary reasons for forgiving others: first, to avoid the threat of not being forgiven by God, and second, to imitate God's nature, which is characterized by constant forgiveness. He emphasizes that true forgiveness should stem from having been forgiven by God in Christ, rather than out of fear. The message extends to forgiving family members and fellow believers, even when they do not repent.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
December 27 | Daily Devotion | Dishonesty makes us drift away from God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 26, 2024 · 11m
The central message is the critical importance of honesty before God, warning that pretense and hypocrisy are destructive spiritual dangers. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual growth requires being straightforward, even when admitting doubts or shortcomings, as this honesty is what allows one to receive God's word in a good heart. He contrasts the pretense of religious people with the genuine honesty of sinners, suggesting that God accepts the honest heart over the outwardly pious facade.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
December 15 | Daily Devotion | Learn To Be Merciful | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 14, 2024 · 8m
The central message is that mercy is a divine law: the more merciful you are to others, the more merciful God will be to you. The speaker emphasizes that judgment will be merciless to those who show no mercy, citing James 2:13. To live a life of progress and peace, one must actively practice forgiveness and kindness, applying God's laws to all areas of life.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
December 08 | Daily Devotion | God Delights In Honest People | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 7, 2024 · 12m
The central message is that walking in the light, which signifies fellowship with God, requires absolute and ruthless honesty. God does not require perfect holiness initially; rather, He requires us to confess our sins honestly, calling them what they are—sin—and turning from them. The speaker emphasizes that calling sin a 'mistake' prevents cleansing, while confessing it as sin leads to immediate forgiveness.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
December 01 | Daily Devotion | Blessed By God - In Order To Bless Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 30, 2024 · 13m
The message emphasizes that true acceptance by God comes from acknowledging one's sinfulness and accepting Christ's free forgiveness, rather than self-effort. Once accepted, believers are called to emulate God's desire for others to repent, extending forgiveness even to those who have wronged them. Furthermore, remembering one's past sinfulness is crucial for spiritual growth and maintaining a proper perspective on others.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
November 03 | Daily Devotion | Cleanse Yourself Everyday | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 2, 2024 · 13m
The message emphasizes the privilege of being God's child and the necessity of daily cleansing from sin. The speaker strongly cautions against judging others, comparing it to being an accuser, and instead urges the audience to focus on perfecting holiness by judging and cleansing their own hearts. True spiritual growth involves becoming more Christlike daily, which requires self-examination rather than criticizing others.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
November 02 | Daily Devotion | Living With The Consuming Fire | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 1, 2024 · 10m
Dwelling with the consuming fire means undergoing a continuous process of self-judgment and repentance to purge anything unlike Christ from one's life. This purification process, which mirrors the hope of Christ's return, requires actively identifying and confronting personal sin, rather than merely focusing on outward ministry or performance. True seriousness about following Jesus is demonstrated by this daily commitment to self-examination and cleansing.