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9mAugust 22 | Daily Devotion | Message From the Miracles of Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 21
10mAugust 19 | Daily Devotion | See the Log in Your Own Eye | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 18
10mAugust 15 | Daily Devotion | Be Helplessly Dependent On the Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 14
9mAugust 13 | Daily Devotion | Learn Poverty of Spirit from Little Babies | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 12
10mAugust 12 | Daily Devotion | Kingdom of Heaven Belongs to the Poor In Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 11
11mAugust 11 | Daily Devotion | From God, Through God, and To God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 10
10mAugust 1 | Daily Devotion | Become A Zero In Your Own Eyes | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 31
12mJuly 21 | Daily Devotion | Using Our Mina Properly By Denying Our Self-Will | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 20
8mJuly 9 | Daily Devotion | Continually Abiding In Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 8
10mJuly 4 | Daily Devotion | God Is Opposed To The Proud But Gives Grace To The Humble | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 3
10mJuly 3 | Daily Devotion | Humble Yourself Under The Mighty Hand Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 2
9mJune 24 | Daily Devotion | God Humbles You Through Trials To Lead You To Abundance | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 23
9mJune 21 | Daily Devotion | Casting Away The Confidence In Our Flesh | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 20
11mJune 17 | Daily Devotion | Walk In The Light | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 16
10mJune 8 | Daily Devotion | Our Ambition - Only To Please God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
13mJune 1 | Daily Devotion | Be An Effective Member In The Body Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 31
10mMay 15 | Daily Devotion | Without Christ I Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 14
10mMay 9 | Daily Devotion | Is This The Root Of Our Sin - Part-3 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 8
10mApril 27 | Daily Devotion | Overcome Fear Through God’s Grace | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 26
11mApril 25 | Daily Devotion | Live Under The Headship Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 24
11mApril 21 | Daily Devotion | Fruitfulness Through Brokenness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 20
10mApril 20 | Daily Devotion | God's Ways Are Not Our Ways | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 19
7mApril 19 | Daily Devotion | God Wants You To Become A Nobody | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 18
9mApril 14 | Daily Devotion | The Invisible Crown That You Can Have On Earth | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 13
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.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
August 22 | Daily Devotion | Message From the Miracles of Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 21, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that God only works powerfully in our lives when we reach a 'zero point'—a place of complete brokenness, much like an infant. The speaker uses multiple miracles of Jesus (the wedding at Cana, Peter's fishing, and the man at the Pool of Bethesda) to illustrate that God waits until our own strength and efforts have completely failed. To receive God's abundance, we must empty ourselves of self-sufficiency and remain humble.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 19 | Daily Devotion | See the Log in Your Own Eye | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 18, 2024 · 10m
The central message urges listeners to examine their own hearts rather than criticizing others, drawing parallels from Matthew 7 and Luke 11. The speaker warns that excessive criticism of others, like finding specks in their eyes, ultimately causes one to develop a 'log' in their own eye, leading to spiritual blindness. True clarity and spiritual growth come only through self-judgment and a spirit of repentance, recognizing that judgment is reserved for specific roles like parents, elders, or supervisors.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 15 | Daily Devotion | Be Helplessly Dependent On the Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 14, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that true Christian fruitfulness comes from helpless dependence on the Holy Spirit, likened to a branch abiding in the vine. The speaker emphasizes that believers should not rely on their own efforts or knowledge, but rather trust completely in Christ, echoing Jesus' own statement, "I can do nothing on my own initiative." This dependence leads to humility and allows the Spirit to work through the believer's ordinary life.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
August 13 | Daily Devotion | Learn Poverty of Spirit from Little Babies | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 12, 2024 · 9m
The central message is to emulate the spirit of little children by cultivating poverty of spirit, which means having no memory of past hurts or slights. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual growth comes not from accumulating knowledge or comparing oneself to others, but from a constant, humble desire to become more Christlike. He also stresses the importance of developing discernment to avoid being fooled by those who pretend to be holy.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 12 | Daily Devotion | Kingdom of Heaven Belongs to the Poor In Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2024 · 10m
True poverty of spirit means being solely concerned with what Jesus thinks, rather than seeking human reputation or praise. The speaker emphasizes that this humility is not merely acting gentle, but rather possessing the ability to overcome sin and not harbor grudges, as this proves one is under grace. Ultimately, one must learn from children and servants to truly enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
August 11 | Daily Devotion | From God, Through God, and To God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 10, 2024 · 11m
The central message emphasizes that all things—including ministry, success, and life's achievements—must flow from God, be accomplished through God's power, and ultimately result in God's glory. The speaker contrasts this with the prideful spirit of Babel, urging listeners to always give glory back to God, even after times of personal blessing or ministry. He stresses humility and dependence on God's power rather than human effort.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
August 1 | Daily Devotion | Become A Zero In Your Own Eyes | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 31, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that true spiritual preparation for serving God requires profound humility, contrasting sharply with modern reliance on formal education like Bible schools. The speaker uses Moses' life—who was highly educated but humbled by years of shepherding—to illustrate that God trains people by breaking their self-sufficiency until they become 'zeros' in their own eyes. Furthermore, the sermon warns that God's goodness is matched by His severity, meaning believers cannot become careless or arrogant after receiving an anointing, as God can withdraw that anointing.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
July 21 | Daily Devotion | Using Our Mina Properly By Denying Our Self-Will | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 20, 2024 · 12m
The central message emphasizes that believers have only one life and must use it wisely by denying their self-will to follow Jesus. The speaker argues that true reward in heaven comes not from accumulating earthly achievements or possessions, but from a life lived in selfless obedience to God's will. Following Jesus' example, one must constantly choose the Father's will over personal desires, even when it is difficult.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
July 9 | Daily Devotion | Continually Abiding In Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 8, 2024 · 8m
The central message is that true victory over sin and spiritual life are not achieved through self-effort or self-determination, but only through constant dependence on and abiding in Christ. The speaker warns that any perceived victory leads to pride, which is a subtle sin. Furthermore, being a true servant in the New Covenant means adopting a humble attitude, focusing on the spirit rather than rigidly adhering to the letter of the law or judging others.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 4 | Daily Devotion | God Is Opposed To The Proud But Gives Grace To The Humble | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 3, 2024 · 10m
The sermon warns that God opposes the proud but grants grace to the humble, urging listeners to cast their anxieties on Him. The speaker emphasizes that the devil devours people through pride, not persecution, and that true blessing comes from victory over sin, not financial prosperity. Believers must remain sober and alert, remembering that all of history, including the Old Testament, serves as a warning against the temptation to think they know better than God.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 3 | Daily Devotion | Humble Yourself Under The Mighty Hand Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 2, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. The speaker emphasizes that humility is the key differentiator, citing the example of the two thieves on the cross. True exaltation comes not from worldly success or spiritual achievement, but from being exalted over sin, which requires a continuous commitment to humility before God's mighty hand.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
June 24 | Daily Devotion | God Humbles You Through Trials To Lead You To Abundance | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 23, 2024 · 9m
God's ultimate goal is to keep believers humble, as pride is what God opposes. The speaker emphasizes that trials, like being put through fire or cold water, are God's method of refining us, much like refining silver. By enduring these hardships, God ultimately leads us to a place of abundance, which is likened to the overflowing cup described in Psalm 23.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
June 21 | Daily Devotion | Casting Away The Confidence In Our Flesh | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 20, 2024 · 9m
God uses experiences like constant defeat to strip away self-confidence, which is necessary for true transformation. The speaker contrasts self-reliance, exemplified by Abraham's initial attempts, with God's timing, which requires us to reach a point of impossibility. True spiritual maturity involves a 'casting away of confidence in our flesh,' meaning we must stop feeling proud of our small victories or looking down on the failures of others.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
June 17 | Daily Devotion | Walk In The Light | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 16, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that walking in the light of Christ defeats the devil, whose territory is darkness. To maintain this victory, believers must guard against pride, which the devil frequently injects through success or praise. True spiritual authority comes from recognizing that all ability and glory belong to God, and this requires a constant, humble identification with Christ's death.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 8 | Daily Devotion | Our Ambition - Only To Please God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2024 · 10m
The core message is that a person's true spiritual status is determined not by their good deeds, but by their fundamental ambition: whether they live to please God. The speaker emphasizes that God judges the heart's goal, not isolated mistakes. He encourages the audience to strive for a life that pleases God, drawing parallels to Jesus's baptism and asserting that God shows no partiality, requiring humility to receive His grace.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
June 1 | Daily Devotion | Be An Effective Member In The Body Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 31, 2024 · 13m
The central message warns against being a 'busy body' or meddler in the affairs of others, citing 1 Peter 4:15. The speaker emphasizes that passing judgment on others is arrogant and often based on incomplete information. He encourages listeners to emulate Christ by judging neither by what they see nor by what they hear, instead seeking to live with reverence for God.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 15 | Daily Devotion | Without Christ I Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 14, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that nothing of eternal value can be accomplished without Christ, emphasizing that all human achievements are temporary. The speaker stresses the necessity of profound humility, recognizing one's complete dependence on God, which is exemplified by Jesus's life. Furthermore, true spiritual life requires constant dependence on God, described as 'prayer without ceasing,' rather than relying on self-confidence or worldly efforts.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 9 | Daily Devotion | Is This The Root Of Our Sin - Part-3 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 8, 2024 · 10m
The core message is that the root of sin and much of Christian struggle is self-centeredness. True Christian life, whether in ministry or marriage, requires shifting focus from what we have done for God to what God has done for us through Christ's sacrifice. By centering our lives on God's grace, we find equality with all believers and experience peace, which is achieved by 'taking up the cross' and putting the self to death.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 27 | Daily Devotion | Overcome Fear Through God’s Grace | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 26, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that overcoming fear is impossible through personal strength or boldness; it requires God's grace. Drawing from Paul's experience, the speaker emphasizes that God gives grace only to the humble, and circumstances, even difficulties, can be tools God uses to keep us humble. Therefore, we must accept our current circumstances and rely entirely on God's power, which is most evident in our weakness.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 25 | Daily Devotion | Live Under The Headship Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 24, 2024 · 11m
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.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 21 | Daily Devotion | Fruitfulness Through Brokenness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 20, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that true spiritual fruitfulness comes not from merely being blessed, but from being broken by God. Just as Jesus multiplied the loaves by breaking them, believers must allow God to break them—through humbling experiences—to experience a greater outpouring of God's power. The speaker uses examples from Moses and King Saul to illustrate that God often uses brokenness to prepare leaders and individuals for greater service, emphasizing the need to remain humble and small in one's own eyes to enter the Kingdom of God.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 20 | Daily Devotion | God's Ways Are Not Our Ways | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 19, 2024 · 10m
Jesus exemplified profound humility by treating everyone, regardless of their social standing or past sins, with inherent worth. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian service requires adopting a mindset of equality, mirroring Christ's willingness to meet people at their level without any sense of superiority. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to embrace a God-like perspective that values the redeemed, no matter their past.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
April 19 | Daily Devotion | God Wants You To Become A Nobody | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 18, 2024 · 7m
The central message is that true spiritual understanding comes from being 'poor in spirit,' which means being acutely aware of one's own need before God. The speaker uses the Book of Job as an example, showing that God convicts Job not of his specific sins, but of his self-sufficiency and pride. The ultimate goal is for the believer to reach a point of profound brokenness, declaring, 'I am nothing,' which leads to genuine repentance and a life lived in dependence on God.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 14 | Daily Devotion | The Invisible Crown That You Can Have On Earth | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 13, 2024 · 9m
The message warns that even the most spiritual believers can lose God's anointing if they become complacent or fail to hold fast to what God has given them. The speaker contrasts earthly recognition (like an elder's title) with the invisible anointing of God, emphasizing that true spiritual gifting requires humility and constant reliance on God's Spirit. He concludes by encouraging listeners to desire this invisible anointing over any earthly accolades.