September 10 | Daily Devotion | Pleasing God by Dying to Our Own Will | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Sep 9, 2024 · 8m · CFC Daily Devotions

The speaker uses the example of Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist to illustrate that pleasing God requires being willing to be misunderstood. Jesus willingly went through the public rite despite having no sin, demonstrating his commitment to the Father's will over personal comfort or understanding. Ultimately, baptism for Jesus symbolized dying to his own will and living only to please the Father.

September 3 | Daily Devotion | The Full Gospel | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Sep 2, 2024 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions

The speaker contrasts the 'Full Gospel' preached by some groups with the true message found in John 8, which is Jesus' declaration, 'I do not condemn you, sin no more.' He emphasizes that true freedom comes from accepting that condemnation is gone through Christ's sacrifice, not from merely being forgiven or speaking in tongues. The core message is that believers must prioritize deliverance from sin over fear of physical sickness, as sin is the only thing God promises to deliver us from.

June 25 | Daily Devotion | Strengthen Others Through Strength That God Supplies You | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2024 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions

God uses trials and affliction as a divine 'school' to build believers, teaching them to depend on the Holy Spirit rather than mere knowledge. The strength gained through these trials is not for personal comfort but so that the believer can effectively strengthen and teach others who are also going through hardship. Ultimately, God's kingdom requires believers to be broken of self-confidence, recognizing that all true fruitfulness comes from remaining connected to Christ.

February 27 | Daily Devotion | Sin Shall Not Rule Over You When You Are Humble | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 26, 2025 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message is that believers are not destined to be ruled by sin, but rather, they are protected by God's grace. The speaker contrasts the common teaching that sin will eventually be cleansed by the blood of Christ with the gospel truth that grace actively prevents sin from mastering a person. He emphasizes that this victory is achieved by remaining under grace and adopting humility, as scripture states God gives grace to the humble.

September 17 | Daily Devotion | Knowing God: The True Meaning Of Eternal Life | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Sep 16, 2025 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message is that true eternal life is not merely living forever, but rather a deepening, intimate knowledge of God the Father and Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that this knowledge is gained through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, accessible to everyone regardless of perceived spiritual stature. He concludes by urging listeners to actively grow in this relationship with Christ, comparing it to a deepening marriage.

September 21 | Daily Devotion | A Job For Living, But Your Time For Church Building | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Sep 20, 2025 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message emphasizes that the Church is a New Covenant concept, not found in the Old Testament, and requires a deep understanding of God's truth, which is often obscured by the devil. True understanding comes not from mere study, but from humility, which grants revelation from the Holy Spirit. Believers must commit to a local church body, recognizing that building up the church—a unified, responsible family—is the most enduring work, surpassing even evangelism.

August 4 | Daily Devotion | The Mark Of New Covenant Blessing Is Not Wealth And Health | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Aug 3, 2025 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions

The speaker uses the healing of a blind man in Bethsaida to illustrate that true spiritual sight comes from recognizing God's blessing, which is not measured by wealth or health. He warns against spiritual deception, emphasizing the importance of honesty before God, and stresses that the mark of a new covenant blessing is spiritual, not material prosperity. Furthermore, Jesus's refusal to heal the man in Bethsaida suggests that a community must repent to receive God's full blessing.

May 14 | Daily Devotion | Be Honest And Help One Another In The Christian Race | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · May 13, 2026 · 8m · CFC Daily Devotions

Zac Poonen teaches believers to run the Christian race with humility and mutual support, using David's repentance and a video of two brothers in a triathlon as examples. He emphasizes honest confession of sin, dependence on the Holy Spirit, and prioritizing helping fellow believers finish their course over personal advancement or recognition.

April 25 | Daily Devotion | Set Your Mind On Heavenly Things | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 24, 2025 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message urges believers to continually set their minds on heavenly things, reflecting their spiritual identification with Christ. The speaker uses the analogy of a rubber band, arguing that while daily life requires focusing on earthly necessities, the mind must always be prepared to swing back to heaven when earthly concerns are set aside. This requires actively seeking the things above through the power of the Holy Spirit to live a deeper, heavenly-minded Christian life.

January 6 | Daily Devotion | Do Everything For The Glory Of God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 5, 2026 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions

Zac Poonen teaches that Christians must do everything for the glory of God, rejecting the spirit of Babylon—which seeks money, honor, and selfish pleasure—in favor of wholehearted devotion to Christ. He emphasizes the importance of immediately addressing sin through confession and repentance, just as one would urgently treat physical illness, and warns against living a double life with outward godliness but inward compromise.

June 3 | Daily Devotion | True Faith Is In The Heart, Not In The Head | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jun 2, 2026 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions

True faith requires more than intellectual agreement; it demands obedience that manifests in one's heart and actions, distinguishing it from mere belief that even the devil possesses. The speaker emphasizes that genuine Christian life means actively living according to Christ's example, understanding the difference between walking as Jesus walked now and becoming fully like Him at His return. Ultimately, the focus should be on seeking the fruit of the Holy Spirit and striving for an overcoming life.

July 2 | Daily Devotion | Seeking The Right Fellowship | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jul 1, 2025 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions

The speaker uses the imagery from Ezekiel 37 to distinguish between a mere congregation, a helpful club, and a true church. A true church, according to the speaker, is characterized by the presence of the Holy Spirit, connecting all members to the Head (Christ) and to each other, functioning like a unified army. He cautions that merely gathering or being helpful is insufficient without this divine connection to Christ.

September 14 | Daily Devotion | Lay Hold Of God For Deliverance From Sin | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Sep 13, 2025 · 13m · CFC Daily Devotions

The message emphasizes that receiving God's blessings and the Holy Spirit requires persistent, persistent seeking, much like the widow who pleaded with the judge day and night. The speaker contrasts this persistent faith with complacency, warning that spiritual stagnation or defeat by sin renders one vulnerable. Ultimately, the core message is to actively and persistently hold onto God for deliverance and divine intervention in all areas of life.

April 30 | Daily Devotion | Learn True Humility And Gentleness From Jesus | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 29, 2025 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions

True Christian character, such as humility and kindness, must originate from a genuine root of salvation, otherwise, it is mere hypocrisy. The speaker emphasizes that believers should learn humility and gentleness directly from Jesus' life and teachings, rather than from human definitions or imitation of others. This genuine learning involves accepting God's will, even when it requires great humility, such as receiving gifts or forgiving others.

November 5 | Daily Devotion | Being Crucified With Christ And Giving Up All Possessions | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 4, 2025 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions

True discipleship requires a radical commitment to dying to self, mirroring Christ's crucifixion, which means having an unshakeable reaction to both praise and criticism. Furthermore, following Jesus demands giving up all possessions, not just what is held tightly, and living with radical trust in God's provision. This commitment involves prioritizing spiritual purity over worldly comfort or status.

September 15 | Daily Devotion | Pressing On To Perfection Behind Our Forerunner | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Sep 14, 2025 · 13m · CFC Daily Devotions

The speaker encourages believers to stand firm in their faith, comparing the commitment of early Christians like Polycarp to the need to remain steadfast in the face of cultural pressures. He emphasizes that the last days will test faith, requiring believers to live righteously like Noah. The message concludes by urging the audience to move beyond basic knowledge ('milk') and embrace the 'solid food' of the word of righteousness, which involves actively overcoming sin in every area of life.

February 24 | Daily Devotion | Hearing Jesus Himself Speak To Us | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 23, 2025 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message is that true understanding of God comes not merely from reading the Bible or hearing preachers, but from hearing Jesus speak directly to the heart through the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that one must maintain absolute honesty with their conscience, as ignoring it leads away from God. Ultimately, the goal of Christian life is to cultivate a personal relationship with Christ, desiring to hear Him speak daily.

April 3 | Daily Devotion | Beware Of Teachers Who Are Not Spiritual Fathers | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 2, 2026 · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions

Zac Poonen distinguishes between spiritual fathers and mere teachers, emphasizing that true spiritual fathers like Paul care for believers' eternal souls and character, while false teachers are motivated by money and concerned only with clever preaching divorced from godly living. The Holy Spirit, like Abraham's servant, seeks to protect the bride of Christ from deception and present believers pure to Christ, and Christians should test leaders by whether they genuinely serve the people's spiritual welfare rather than their own gain.

May 6 | Daily Devotion | Be Faithful Witnesses For God In The Last Days | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · May 5, 2024 · 8m · CFC Daily Devotions

The sermon warns that the last days will resemble the times of Noah, characterized by sin, violence, and moral decay. To stand against this, believers must emulate Noah's family by being self-sufficient in doing God's work and maintaining godly homes. The central message is to be faithful witnesses by submitting thoroughly to God, relying on the Holy Spirit to endure to the end.

October 23 | Daily Devotion | Last Days Hypocritical Christians | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Oct 22, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions

May 6 | Daily Devotion | Respect Every Word Of God For An Exciting Christian Life | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · May 5, 2025 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message is that a truly exciting Christian life is lived by taking every word of God seriously, as scripture teaches that man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. The speaker emphasizes that a genuine commitment to God's Word, which is inspired by God, reflects true love for Him, contrasting this with merely seeking worldly benefits. He urges believers to read the entire Bible diligently to show proper respect for God.

April 14 | Daily Devotion | Without God We Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 13, 2025 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message emphasizes that apart from Christ, our efforts in life and ministry amount to nothing, comparing worldly achievements to wood, hay, and stubble that burn away. True spiritual life requires constant reliance on the Holy Spirit and recognizing that inner attitudes, especially regarding money, are more important than outward actions. The speaker urges listeners to examine their motives and depend solely on Christ's power.

August 28 | Daily Devotion | Following Jesus Through the New and Living Way | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Aug 27, 2024 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions

The message emphasizes that true spiritual life requires moving beyond mere religious activity to a deep connection with God, symbolized by the rent veil at Christ's death. The speaker stresses that one must study scripture diligently to grasp its full meaning. A major theme is resisting the temptation to use spiritual gifts or ministry for personal gain, honor, or money, as Jesus exemplified by refusing to use divine power for self-benefit. Ultimately, the speaker advises that true truth is found not just in what is written, but in understanding the balance between scriptures.

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

Zac Poonen · Jan 7, 2026 · 8m · CFC Daily Devotions

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.