Library
Browse
Latest messages
168 messages
12mApril 10 | Daily Devotion | The Son Does Nothing By Himself - Humility Of Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 9
9mApril 9 | Daily Devotion | The Only Growth That God Recognizes | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 8
9mApril 8 | Daily Devotion | Be Like Jesus In Attitude, Humility And Taking Up The Cross | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 7
10mApril 6 | Daily Devotion | God Gives Revelation Only To The Humble | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 5
13mApril 5 | Daily Devotion | Do Not Exalt Yourself | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 4
12mApril 4 | Daily Devotion | The Humility of Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 3
15mApril 3 | Daily Devotion | Take Up Your Cross Daily | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 2
15mApril 2 | Daily Devotion | Act Like Men | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 1
15mMarch 26 | Daily Devotion | The Price Of Godliness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 25
14mMarch 25 | Daily Devotion | Knowing God Through Brokenness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 24
11mMarch 22 | Daily Devotion | The Way To See Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 21
8mMarch 16 | Daily Devotion | Become Like Little Children | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 15
15mMarch 13 | Daily Devotion | Learning To Be A Servant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 12
10mMarch 10 | Daily Devotion | Suffer In The Flesh To Stop Sinning | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 9
15mMarch 3 | Daily Devotion | The Reason God Allows You To Fail | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 2
10mFebruary 20 | Daily Devotion | God Does Not Despise Anyone! | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 19
5mFebruary 14 | Daily Devotion | Whom Does God Choose? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 13
10mFebruary 11 | Daily Devotion | Water Always Flows To The Lowest Place First | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 10
9mFebruary 5 | Daily Devotion | Be Like A Little Child | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 4
12mJanuary 31 | Daily Devotion | Don’t Come Short Of The Grace Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 30
11mJanuary 27 | Daily Devotion | Recognize That All That You Have Is By Grace | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 26
17mJanuary 22 | Daily Devotion | Don't Let Regret Over Your Past Hold You Back | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 21
11mJanuary 16 | Daily Devotion | Become An Unworthy Slave | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 15
14mJanuary 15 | Daily Devotion | Make Zero Hypocrisy To Be Your Goal | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 14
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.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
April 10 | Daily Devotion | The Son Does Nothing By Himself - Humility Of Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 9, 2024 · 12m
Jesus's profound humility is demonstrated by His inability to act independently, as He stated, "I can do nothing of myself unless I see the Father doing it." The speaker uses examples from John 5—healing the lame man and the pool of Bethesda—to illustrate that Jesus's actions were always dependent on the Father's will, contrasting this with human actions motivated by self-initiative or mere compassion. True spiritual wisdom requires constant dependence on the Father rather than acting on personal power or perceived need.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 9 | Daily Devotion | The Only Growth That God Recognizes | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 8, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that true spiritual growth is rooted entirely in humility, which is the antidote to the sin of pride. Pride manifests as boasting in one's beauty, wisdom, knowledge, or spiritual position. The speaker emphasizes that God only grants grace to the humble, and true spiritual maturity requires constantly recognizing one's own deficiency, much like Jesus waiting until the very last drop of wine was gone. The ultimate goal should be to serve God humbly, rather than seeking recognition through ministry or preaching.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 8 | Daily Devotion | Be Like Jesus In Attitude, Humility And Taking Up The Cross | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 7, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that the Christian life is defined by humility, exemplified by Jesus Christ. The speaker urges listeners to adopt the attitude found in Christ, referencing Philippians 2:5, and to learn from Jesus' example of gentleness and humility found in Matthew 11:29. True humility is internal and cannot be faked through reputation, and this focus on Christ is reinforced by fixing our eyes on Him, especially through the ultimate act of humility on the cross (Hebrews 12:2).
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 6 | Daily Devotion | God Gives Revelation Only To The Humble | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 5, 2024 · 10m
God grants true revelation only to those who possess genuine humility, contrasting this with the pride often associated with intelligence or knowledge. The speaker emphasizes that while we can learn facts, divine truths require a childlike openness, mirroring the humility described in scripture. Ultimately, true spiritual life depends on a helpless dependence on Christ, as nothing apart from Him has eternal value.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
April 5 | Daily Devotion | Do Not Exalt Yourself | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 4, 2024 · 13m
The central message is to emulate Jesus Christ's profound humility, contrasting it with the sin of pride, which originated from self-exaltation. The speaker emphasizes that true greatness is found in humility, citing Jesus' birth in a humble stable and his refusal to accept titles. Following Christ means embodying His quiet endurance, forgiving those who mistreat Him, and trusting in God's ultimate judgment rather than defending oneself.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
April 4 | Daily Devotion | The Humility of Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 3, 2024 · 12m
The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship means emulating the humility of Jesus, which is best seen not in grand miracles but in simple acts like washing feet. He argues that the world sees God's greatness in creation, but a true disciple sees it in Christ's humility. Furthermore, he points to the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew, noting that its inclusion of women from morally questionable backgrounds (Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba) proves that Jesus came to call sinners to repentance, not just the righteous.
15mCFC Daily Devotions
April 3 | Daily Devotion | Take Up Your Cross Daily | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 2, 2024 · 15m
The central message is to follow the example of Jesus Christ by taking up the cross daily, which requires constant self-denial and humility. The speaker contrasts this daily walk with the failures of others, emphasizing that true discipleship means actively choosing to love, forgive, and submit even when provoked. Failing to take up the cross daily makes one an enemy of Christ.
15mCFC Daily Devotions
April 2 | Daily Devotion | Act Like Men | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 1, 2024 · 15m
The central message is that true manhood, as exemplified by Christ, is not about physical strength but about living a life of profound humility and faithfulness. The speaker urges listeners to look to Jesus as the model for enduring the cross daily, which is presented as the better thing compared to the miracles of the Old Covenant. Disciples must be willing to endure reproach and go outside the comfort of compromising Christianity to follow Christ.
15mCFC Daily Devotions
March 26 | Daily Devotion | The Price Of Godliness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 25, 2024 · 15m
The central message is that true spiritual depth comes from brokenness, contrasting it with self-congratulation based on past good deeds. The speaker uses Job's journey to illustrate that boasting about one's accomplishments prevents true understanding of God. Genuine faith is marked by recognizing one's own insignificance before God, which leads to a deeper, lasting knowledge of Him.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
March 25 | Daily Devotion | Knowing God Through Brokenness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 24, 2024 · 14m
The central message is that the ultimate purpose of the New Covenant is to deepen our knowledge of God, which is the only thing truly worth boasting about. True spiritual growth requires moving beyond self-sufficiency and comparison, as even highly godly people like Job and Paul were incomplete until they experienced profound brokenness. This brokenness, like a seed falling into the ground or an alabaster jar being broken, is necessary for God's life and fruitfulness to emerge.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
March 22 | Daily Devotion | The Way To See Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 21, 2024 · 11m
To see Jesus clearly, one must be willing to undergo a profound 'brokenness,' much like a grain of wheat that must fall into the ground to produce much fruit. This willingness requires prioritizing the desire to see Jesus over maintaining one's earthly attractiveness or reputation within the church. True fruitfulness comes not from being preserved, but from being broken open, echoing examples like Mary breaking the costly perfume jar.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
March 16 | Daily Devotion | Become Like Little Children | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 15, 2024 · 8m
The central message is that to enter God's Kingdom, one must become like a little child, characterized by profound humility. The speaker contrasts this childlike humility with the tendency in the church to compare oneself to others or seek status. He emphasizes that true discipleship involves decreasing self-importance so that Christ can increase, and warns against looking down on or stumbling over the vulnerable, especially children.
15mCFC Daily Devotions
March 13 | Daily Devotion | Learning To Be A Servant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 12, 2024 · 15m
The central message emphasizes that true Christian life requires being filled with the Holy Spirit, which produces unselfishness and humility, contrasting it with artificial humility. The speaker draws parallels between the law of gravity and God's law: God gives grace to the humble and opposes the proud. Ultimately, the Christian's calling is to be a servant, following Jesus' example of emptying himself, rather than seeking to rule or be exalted over people.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
March 10 | Daily Devotion | Suffer In The Flesh To Stop Sinning | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 9, 2024 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that true grace involves self-discipline, specifically suffering in the flesh to overcome sin, rather than finding comfort in sinning. The speaker also stresses the importance of humility, submission to elders, and maintaining modesty in dress, drawing parallels to the choices available in Eden. Ultimately, true grace empowers believers to resist the devil and stand firm in the truth.
15mCFC Daily Devotions
March 3 | Daily Devotion | The Reason God Allows You To Fail | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 2, 2024 · 15m
The central message emphasizes that true spiritual life comes from valuing the 'Breath of God' over worldly things, as the physical world is dust. The speaker argues that genuine anointing and ministry are not dependent on status or time spent preaching, but rather on humility. Furthermore, achieving victory requires reaching 'Rock Bottom,' and the greatest danger after receiving blessings is falling into pride, which ultimately leads to defeat.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
February 20 | Daily Devotion | God Does Not Despise Anyone! | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 19, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that God does not despise anyone, and we should emulate this by treating others with grace rather than judging them by our own standards or culture. The speaker uses examples of cultural differences and the contrast between a 'teacher' and a 'father' to illustrate that true guidance requires patience and unconditional love, especially when others struggle to learn or conform.
5mCFC Daily Devotions
February 14 | Daily Devotion | Whom Does God Choose? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 13, 2024 · 5m
God intentionally chooses those who are considered foolish, weak, or despised by the world, not the wise or powerful. This is so that when God works through an individual, no one can boast in their ability. The message encourages listeners to embrace humility and trust God's calling, regardless of their perceived limitations, echoing examples from scripture like Peter and Jeremiah.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
February 11 | Daily Devotion | Water Always Flows To The Lowest Place First | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 10, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. The speaker emphasizes that humility, not outward piety or performance, is what matters to God, citing the difference between the two thieves on the cross. True exaltation comes not from worldly success or spiritual achievement, but from being humbled by God and being exalted over sin. The speaker warns that taking credit for blessings or showing any form of pride will prevent receiving God's grace.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
February 5 | Daily Devotion | Be Like A Little Child | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 4, 2024 · 9m
The central message encourages the listener to emulate the security and simplicity of a little child to find true rest and understanding from God. The speaker argues that intellectual cleverness often leads to anxiety and criticism, whereas adopting the childlike state allows for God's revelation to enter the heart. This humility is presented as the key to knowing God deeply and living without the desire for retaliation.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
January 31 | Daily Devotion | Don’t Come Short Of The Grace Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 30, 2024 · 12m
The message warns believers not to neglect the grace of God, using the example of Esau selling his birthright for a momentary physical satisfaction. The speaker emphasizes that sin, whether addiction or otherwise, is often rooted in pride, which causes God to withdraw grace. To overcome sin, one must humble themselves, practice fasting, and combat laziness, as these are the primary areas where pride leads to spiritual decline.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
January 27 | Daily Devotion | Recognize That All That You Have Is By Grace | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 26, 2024 · 11m
The sermon uses the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector to warn against self-righteousness and boasting in one's own merits. The central message emphasizes that all abilities and blessings are gifts from God, requiring constant humility and gratitude. Furthermore, the speaker stresses the critical need to be merciful to others, mirroring the mercy God has shown us, and warns parents against creating 'Pharisees' in their children through comparison or excessive focus on knowledge.
17mCFC Daily Devotions
January 22 | Daily Devotion | Don't Let Regret Over Your Past Hold You Back | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 21, 2024 · 17m
The speaker addresses the tendency to dwell on past failures, comparing it to a 'thorn in the flesh' that God allows to remain for humility. While God blots out sins through Christ's blood, the memory of past mistakes remains to prevent repetition and maintain humility. Instead of self-punishment, one must actively choose not to live in regret, allowing the memory to spur one toward greater spiritual progress.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
January 16 | Daily Devotion | Become An Unworthy Slave | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 15, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes the profound importance of humility, using the example of the Centurion who recognized his unworthiness before Jesus. The speaker draws a parallel between this humility and the biblical teaching that after fulfilling all commanded duties, one becomes an 'unworthy slave.' True spiritual growth requires avoiding pride and remembering that obedience, like the military discipline of marching regardless of obstacles, is paramount.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
January 15 | Daily Devotion | Make Zero Hypocrisy To Be Your Goal | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 14, 2024 · 14m
The speaker emphasizes two core principles for Christian living: sacrifice and submission to authority. He argues that true sacrifice, like that of David and Jesus, involves giving up what costs us everything. Furthermore, the most perfect life, exemplified by Jesus, is one where one never does their own will but instead submits completely to the will of the Father. This submission must be constant, even when inconvenient, and it requires actively seeking God's will in every area of life.