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10mJuly 3 | Daily Devotion | Fellowship Is Different From Friendship | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 2
10mMarch 8 | Daily Devotion | Persevering In Love And Faithfulness To Our Bridegroom | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 7
8mFebruary 26 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Was Tempted In Every Point As We Are! | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 25
10mDecember 27 | Daily Devotion | Treasures Of Eternal Value In Your Bible | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 26
8mSeptember 8|Daily Devotion |Pleasing God by Being Interested in the Things of the Father |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 7
12mJanuary 3 | Daily Devotion | Offer Your Body To God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 2
10mApril 30 | Daily Devotion | Learn True Humility And Gentleness From Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 29
10mJuly 12 | Daily Devotion | True Meaning Of Taking Up The Cross | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 11
12mNovember 12 | Daily Devotion | Setting Our Minds on God’s Interests | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 11
11mJanuary 16 | Daily Devotion | Become An Unworthy Slave | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 15
9mJune 25 | Daily Devotion | Strengthen Others Through Strength That God Supplies You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
10mJune 8 | Daily Devotion | Our Ambition - Only To Please God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
12mApril 13 | Daily Devotion | Be Aware Of The Lord's Presence To Overcome Sin | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 12
13mJune 1 | Daily Devotion | Be An Effective Member In The Body Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 31
11mJuly 28 | Daily Devotion | Setting Our Mind On God's Interests | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 27
12mAugust 30 | Daily Devotion | Pursue Peace With All People | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 29
10mMarch 24 | Daily Devotion | Learn From Jesus To Please The Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 23
10mApril 21 | Daily Devotion | Preserve Your Personal Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 20
12mMarch 3 | Daily Devotion | You Shall Worship And Then You Shall Serve | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 2
10mAugust 28 | Daily Devotion | Following Jesus Through the New and Living Way | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 27
10mJune 29 | Daily Devotion | A Worshiper Is One Who Has Humility And Reverence Toward God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 28
10mFebruary 20 | Daily Devotion | Pay Close Attention To Your Life And Your Teaching | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 19
8mMarch 26 |Daily Devotion | The Secret Of Godliness Is Not In The Doctrine But In The Person Of Jesus
Zac Poonen · Mar 25
11mMay 31 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Revealed That God Is A Servant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 30
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July 3 | Daily Devotion | Fellowship Is Different From Friendship | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 2, 2025 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
True fellowship is not merely spending time together, which is described as friendship; rather, it requires a deep, continuous connection to God (the Head). This connection is maintained by keeping one's conscience clear and confessing sin. When this vertical connection to God is established, genuine fellowship can exist even when people haven't met in person for a long time, forming the body of Christ.
March 8 | Daily Devotion | Persevering In Love And Faithfulness To Our Bridegroom | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 7, 2026 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
The message uses the analogy of a fiancée waiting for her beloved groom (Christ) to illustrate Christian faithfulness. The central message is the necessity of a passionate desire for holiness, demonstrated by immediately confessing every sin, no matter how small, rather than waiting or minimizing it. The speaker urges listeners to base their faith and worship only on what is explicitly taught in Scripture, rejecting traditions or practices not found in the Bible.
February 26 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Was Tempted In Every Point As We Are! | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 25, 2026 · 8m · CFC Daily Devotions
Jesus was tempted in every aspect of human experience, making him the perfect example for believers. The speaker uses the analogy of learning to swim—one must engage with the struggle (gravity/temptation) to learn—to illustrate that Christian life requires active struggle against sin. Believers must remember that Jesus lived among us using the same limitations and power we possess, not his divine power, to overcome temptation.
December 27 | Daily Devotion | Treasures Of Eternal Value In Your Bible | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 26, 2025 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message is that the ultimate goal of Christian life is to become like Christ, which is facilitated by the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that the Bible is not meant merely for knowledge or public speaking, but for revealing the glory of Jesus Christ. When believers truly see Christ's glory in scripture, it leads to self-examination, causing us to recognize our own sinfulness, which ultimately leads to transformation into Christ's likeness.
September 8|Daily Devotion |Pleasing God by Being Interested in the Things of the Father |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 7, 2024 · 8m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message is that a life pleasing to God is characterized by a deep, inherent interest in the Father's business, even if one is not actively engaged in ministry. Jesus exemplified this by being deeply interested in his father's house and work at a young age. The speaker urges listeners to refocus their interests on God's work, suggesting that genuine spiritual interest is more important than having specific gifts or ministry roles.
January 3 | Daily Devotion | Offer Your Body To God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 2, 2025 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
God desires a total offering of our bodies, not just our money or tithes. The speaker draws parallels between Old Testament rituals (like the lamb and circumcision) and Christian life, emphasizing that the body must be surrendered to God's will. Ultimately, Christians will face a final examination at the judgment seat of Christ, where they will be judged based on how they used their bodies, not on their financial offerings.
April 30 | Daily Devotion | Learn True Humility And Gentleness From Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 29, 2026 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen teaches that true humility and gentleness must flow from an inward transformation through salvation, not merely from external behavior or cultural definitions. He emphasizes learning these virtues directly from Jesus' example—His forgiveness of enemies, His defense of the weak and despised, and His willingness to receive gifts—rather than adopting shallow, dictionary definitions that can mask hypocrisy.
July 12 | Daily Devotion | True Meaning Of Taking Up The Cross | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 11, 2024 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message revolves around the necessity of taking up the cross, which the speaker clarifies means putting one's 'soul life' to death, rather than merely understanding the concept. He argues that a failure to hate one's soul life leads to constant offense, susceptibility to praise, and spiritual stagnation, keeping believers in a 'kindergarten' phase of faith. True spiritual growth and freedom come from accepting that only God's opinion matters.
November 12 | Daily Devotion | Setting Our Minds on God’s Interests | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 11, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message is that a life lived for God's interests, rather than personal desires, is the true path to building the church and fulfilling God's will. The speaker uses examples from scripture, such as Jesus's life and Peter's denial, to illustrate that true devotion requires constant self-examination and prioritizing God's glory above all else. He advises that focusing on God's kingdom first will ensure provision and prevent regret at the end of life.
January 16 | Daily Devotion | Become An Unworthy Slave | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 15, 2024 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
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.
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.
June 8 | Daily Devotion | Our Ambition - Only To Please God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2024 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
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.
April 13 | Daily Devotion | Be Aware Of The Lord's Presence To Overcome Sin | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 12, 2026 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen teaches that awareness of God's presence is a foundational practice for overcoming sin. He encourages believers to cultivate constant consciousness of Christ's presence, especially in corporate worship, rather than engaging in self-pity or introspection; true victory comes from fixing our eyes on Jesus and recognizing his worthiness of praise rather than looking inward at our problems.
June 1 | Daily Devotion | Be An Effective Member In The Body Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 31, 2024 · 13m · CFC Daily Devotions
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.
July 28 | Daily Devotion | Setting Our Mind On God's Interests | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 27, 2025 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message is the necessity of renewing one's mind to think like God, rather than being preoccupied with human interests. This process, which is lifelong sanctification, requires submitting to the Holy Spirit's work. True understanding involves grasping God's ways—the principles behind His actions—rather than merely observing His miracles or deeds.
August 30 | Daily Devotion | Pursue Peace With All People | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 29, 2024 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
The message emphasizes the necessity of pursuing holiness and peace with all people, noting that sanctification is a lifelong process, unlike immediate forgiveness. It advises believers to never repay evil for evil, leaving vengeance to God, and to approach relationships with the mindset of Christ, who remained at peace even when facing opposition. Ultimately, the speaker encourages embracing difficult situations as opportunities to obey God's command to love enemies.
March 24 | Daily Devotion | Learn From Jesus To Please The Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 23, 2026 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Jesus pleased the Father not through spectacular acts like miracles or preaching, but through deep knowledge of Scripture and a humble, devoted heart developed over 30 years in obscurity. Zac Poonen encourages believers to prioritize Scripture memorization and meditation—learning to know God's Word intimately so that it shapes who we are, not merely what we do.
April 21 | Daily Devotion | Preserve Your Personal Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 20, 2025 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message is the absolute necessity of maintaining personal, fervent devotion to Jesus Christ above all other Christian activities. The speaker warns that being preoccupied with ministry, Bible study, or church attendance without this core devotion is insufficient. True devotion is likened to a healthy marriage, where the primary focus is mutual love for Christ, and it is the only thing that prevents spiritual decline.
March 3 | Daily Devotion | You Shall Worship And Then You Shall Serve | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 2, 2026 · 12m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message is that Christian life must prioritize worship before service. Drawing from Isaiah 6 and Jesus' temptation, the speaker emphasizes that true devotion begins by focusing on God's majesty, as exemplified by the angels using four wings for worship and only two for service. He advises listeners to start their day and their approach to faith by worshipping God sincerely, rather than immediately listing their needs or requests.
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.
June 29 | Daily Devotion | A Worshiper Is One Who Has Humility And Reverence Toward God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 28, 2025 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
The speaker argues that modern Christianity suffers from a decline in genuine reverence and worship toward God. True worship, exemplified by figures like Job and Abraham, involves a profound recognition of one's unworthiness before God. This reverence brings wisdom and freedom from sin, contrasting sharply with superficial religious displays or self-esteem issues. The message concludes by emphasizing that the title of an 'unworthy slave' is the highest honor, earned through obedience to Christ's commandments.
February 20 | Daily Devotion | Pay Close Attention To Your Life And Your Teaching | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 19, 2026 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
The speaker emphasizes that those who teach God's word must first pay close attention to their own lives, echoing 1 Timothy 4:16. He warns against hypocrisy, noting that many people today possess knowledge without a corresponding lived life, resulting in a disfigured picture of the Gospel. True Christian life requires both repentance (turning from sin) and faith (dependence on Christ), which must work together for a complete gospel message.
March 26 |Daily Devotion | The Secret Of Godliness Is Not In The Doctrine But In The Person Of Jesus
Zac Poonen · Mar 25, 2025 · 8m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message is that true godliness comes not from merely understanding the doctrine that Jesus came in the flesh, but from personally seeing and experiencing the person of Jesus. The speaker warns that focusing only on doctrine can lead to legalism and spiritual emptiness, contrasting this with the transformative power of encountering Christ Himself. He emphasizes that the Bible's purpose is to point people to Jesus, not to become an end in itself.
May 31 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Revealed That God Is A Servant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 30, 2025 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
The central message is that true understanding of God comes through Scripture, as Jesus Christ is the ultimate revelation of God's nature. Jesus exemplified God's character by washing the disciples' feet, an act of humble service, which revealed that God is fundamentally a servant. Believers are called to emulate this servant-hearted attitude by being willing to do the