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Zac Poonen · Mar 5, 2025 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message is that when facing conflict, the believer should remain silent and trust in God's fight on their behalf. The speaker draws from Psalm 46:10, advising to 'be still and know that I am God,' and uses the example of King Jehoshaphat to illustrate that fear dissipates when one seeks the Lord. Ultimately, the message emphasizes that true spiritual strength comes from refusing to fight with human beings, as this focus distracts from the spiritual warfare against evil principalities.
Zac Poonen · Feb 17, 2024 · 8m · CFC Daily Devotions
called Methuselah. I want to tell you something that happened at the birth of Methuselah, which is not written in scripture, but which I derive from what I see here. We're supposed to meditate on scripture. The word Methuselah means
Zac Poonen · May 22, 2024 · 13m · CFC Daily Devotions
devil who knows the Bible better than anybody else he could even quote scripture to Jesus in the wilderness imagine knowing the Bible so well that you pick out the right verse out of all those verses in the Old Testament Accord
Zac Poonen · Jul 26, 2025 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
all and when you study here's one of these strongholds of the mind you know where you study the scriptures without a dependence on the Holy Spirit and you know how it is it's described in 2 Corinthians chapter 3 like this.
Zac Poonen · Feb 6, 2026 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message is that God's grace is sufficient for every situation we face, drawing from 2 Corinthians 12:9. The speaker uses the analogy of a hidden rock under a river to illustrate that God will raise the level of His grace rather than removing the difficult circumstances. This grace empowers believers to overcome challenges, whether they involve difficult people, persistent problems, or physical ailments, and it is a source of humility.
Zac Poonen · Nov 24, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
God fully in your mind you understand the Bible in your mind you are not spiritual cuz God doesn't dwell in the mind you can produce a wonderful sermon with your mind you know that you can listen to a lot of messages read a lot of books analyze scripture
Zac Poonen · May 22, 2025 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
True worship is not limited to singing or praising; rather, it is the act of presenting one's entire body as a living and holy sacrifice to God. The speaker emphasizes that genuine devotion requires willingly submitting one's eyes and tongue to God's will, foregoing personal desires. This level of sacrifice, like Abraham offering Isaac, is what truly builds God's church.
Zac Poonen · May 30, 2026 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
Please remember that you don't have to go to heaven to know what God is like. God has revealed it in the scriptures. So, we read in John chapter 1 and verse 18, "No one has seen God at any time." I believe that. God's word is inspired scripture.
Zac Poonen · Jan 12, 2025 · 13m · CFC Daily Devotions
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.
Zac Poonen · Jul 13, 2026 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message emphasizes that pleasing God requires living by faith, not by what our senses perceive. The speaker stresses that true faith comes specifically from 'hearing' the Word of Christ (the New Testament), meaning one must allow the Holy Spirit to speak personally through the reading rather than just reading it like a storybook. He strongly encourages developing a daily habit of scripture reading and listening for God's voice.
Zac Poonen · Mar 18, 2024 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
how many times did he say if you seek the kingdom of God first in his righteousness all the other things will be added to you search the scriptures once you don't need it more than once if Jesus said something he said Heaven and
Zac Poonen · Jan 30, 2026 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
The message emphasizes that true faith requires action, urging listeners to be doers of God's word rather than mere hearers, comparing hearing God's word to looking in a mirror that reveals sin. Key areas of self-deception include ignoring wrongs done to others, failing to control one's tongue, and claiming to have no sin. The central call is to live with humility, recognizing the constant possibility of sin in one's actions and words.
Zac Poonen · Mar 5, 2026 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message is that when facing conflict, the believer should remain silent and trust in God's fight. The speaker draws parallels from Psalm 46:10 ("Be still and know that I am God") and 2 Chronicles 20, advising that instead of fighting, one should stand still and wait for deliverance. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that spiritual warfare requires refusing to fight with human beings, as doing so forfeits power against Satan.
Zac Poonen · Aug 29, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
that nobody's ever going to know when I prayed or what I prayed and so when somebody asked me brother Zach how long do you pray I say you want me to disobey scripture now the Bible says pray without seizing
Zac Poonen · Feb 8, 2025 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
three and the purpose of all of them verse four is that we might partake of the divine nature there are many promises in scripture without any condition condition and there are promises with
Zac Poonen · May 22, 2026 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
True worship is not merely singing or giving material offerings, but presenting one's entire body as a living and holy sacrifice to God. The speaker emphasizes that this dedication requires giving up personal will, controlling one's eyes and tongue, and offering what costs the most, citing examples from Abel and Abraham. Ultimately, building God's church requires this radical self-surrender.
Zac Poonen · Dec 9, 2025 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
hears, that must be our testimony. I have a God who speaks to me. I mean, I'm not particular that he should call me up on the phone. Your father can write a letter letter to you. God can speak to me through the scriptures, but he does speak to me.
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.
Zac Poonen · Nov 22, 2025 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
can also be like that. There's no partiality with God. I'm not a special favorite of God. God loves you as much as he loves me. If you keep your conscience clear, your body will be full of light. That when you read the scriptures, it'll be like, "Boy, what a
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.
Zac Poonen · Jul 15, 2024 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
reproves you and disciplines you say Lord why was that why did you do that to me and the Lord will show you why he disciplined you Lord will show you when you read scripture and a word comes to you is like a reproof see don't just take the
Zac Poonen · Oct 26, 2024 · 13m · CFC Daily Devotions
The message centers on Psalm 55:22, encouraging listeners to cast all their burdens upon the Lord, who promises to sustain them. The speaker emphasizes that God's faithfulness is reliable, even when facing extreme trials, drawing parallels to the Israelites in the wilderness and the promise that those who seek God's kingdom first will find everything they need. True spiritual strength comes from detaching oneself from earthly attachments and placing ultimate trust in God.
Zac Poonen · Mar 10, 2025 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
book of my has got more verses in the Bible than any other book you'll ever find I challenge you to find books which or sermons that people are constantly cing the Bible so I say I'm not against the scriptures but there are people who
Zac Poonen · May 23, 2025 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
The speaker emphasizes that a person's heart dictates their words, using Jesus' teaching that the fruit comes from the tree. He warns that careless words reveal the true condition of the heart, suggesting that the most honest test of one's heart is how one speaks to those closest to them. Ultimately, the message stresses accountability, asserting that every word spoken will be accounted for at the judgment, making careful speech a necessary demonstration of genuine faith.