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11mAugust 2 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Became A Curse So That We Can Be A Blessing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 1
10mJuly 27 | Daily Devotion | Taking Every Thought Captive To The Obedience Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 26
10mJuly 10 | Daily Devotion | Revelation Makes The Followers Of Jesus Whole-Hearted | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 9
9mJune 19 | Daily Devotion | Does Jesus Entrust Himself To You? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 18
12mJune 15 | Daily Devotion | Have Peace With God By Having A Clear Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 14
12mJune 14 | Daily Devotion | It Is Possible To Set Our Mind On The Things Above | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 13
12mJune 8 | Daily Devotion | You Are Very Valuable To God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
11mMay 20 | Daily Devotion | Be Filled With The Holy Spirit And Do Not Grieve Him | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 19
11mMay 19 | Daily Devotion | God's Goal For Man In The New Covenant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 18
9mApril 20 | Daily Devotion | Pursue Love More Than Anything Else | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 19
9mApril 19 | Daily Devotion | Confess The Promises Of God And Not Your Failures | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 18
10mApril 8 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Comes Inside Us To Manifest Life Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 7
10mApril 5 | Daily Devotion | Listen To The Voice Of God And Your Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 4
9mMarch 31 | Daily Devotion | Glorying Only In The Cross Of Christ | Zac Poone
Zac Poonen · Mar 30
8mMarch 26 |Daily Devotion | The Secret Of Godliness Is Not In The Doctrine But In The Person Of Jesus
Zac Poonen · Mar 25
11mMarch 12 | Daily Devotion | Avoid Those Who Quench The Fire To Walk The Narrow Way | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 11
12mMarch 1 |Daily Devotion |Be Filled With The Holy Spirit To Be Thankful In All Situations |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 28
10mFebruary 24 | Daily Devotion | Hearing Jesus Himself Speak To Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 24
12mJanuary 30 | Daily Devotion | Don't Think You Are A Somebody When You Are A Nobody | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 29
10mJanuary 23 | Daily Devotion | Seek To Be Filled By The Spirit Of Wisdom | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 22
10mDecember 27 | Daily Devotion | Treasures Of Eternal Value In Your Bible | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 26
12mDecember 23 | Daily Devotion | Be An Out-And-Out Christian For The Lord | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 22
12mDecember 21 | Daily Devotion | Have A Sense Of Gratitude To The Lord | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 20
9mDecember 20 | Daily Devotion | Be Wise By Understanding The Will Of The Lord | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 19
August 3 | Daily Devotion | Repentance Is The Mark Of Being Truly Born Again | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Repentance is the defining mark of a truly born-again Christian. Without genuine repentance—a turning away from sin with changed behavior—one's claim to conversion is hollow and superficial.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
August 2 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Became A Curse So That We Can Be A Blessing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 1, 2026 · 11m
The message emphasizes that Jesus became a curse on the cross to redeem believers from the law's curse. This act allows us to receive the Holy Spirit, which empowers us to fulfill God's promise: that we will be blessed and become a blessing to every family we encounter. True spiritual fullness, marked by the aroma of Christ, results in leaving goodness and loving kindness wherever we go.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 27 | Daily Devotion | Taking Every Thought Captive To The Obedience Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 26, 2026 · 10m
The message emphasizes that Christian understanding requires dethroning the intellect rather than destroying it, as true transformation comes from the Holy Spirit. The speaker warns against two extremes: those who ignore the spirit and rely solely on their mind, and those who treat the mind as supreme. True spiritual insight is achieved when one yields to the Holy Spirit, allowing Him to rule over the mind's thoughts and strongholds.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 10 | Daily Devotion | Revelation Makes The Followers Of Jesus Whole-Hearted | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 9, 2026 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that true spiritual understanding and discipleship come not from academic knowledge of scripture, but from the illumination and revelation of the Holy Spirit. The speaker uses examples from Matthew 11:25 and Matthew 16 to show that God reveals truth to the humble, even those who are uneducated. Ultimately, knowing the Bible is less important than having a heart filled with the Holy Spirit's revelation.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
June 19 | Daily Devotion | Does Jesus Entrust Himself To You? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 18, 2026 · 9m
The speaker contrasts merely believing in Jesus with experiencing Him entrusting Himself to an individual, using John 2:23-24 as a key example. He emphasizes that true commitment requires more than just intellectual belief; it demands the personal assurance of Christ's trust. Furthermore, drawing from Simeon's experience (Luke 2), he teaches that when Christ is powerfully present in a church through the Holy Spirit, hidden thoughts within people's hearts will be revealed, leading to spiritual rising and falling.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
June 15 | Daily Devotion | Have Peace With God By Having A Clear Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 14, 2026 · 12m
True peace with God is achieved by keeping one's conscience clear through confession and reconciliation. This internal peace allows believers to discern God's will, which is characterized by inner tranquility when seeking the glory of God. Ultimately, maintaining a clean conscience is essential for hearing God's voice and being prepared for the resurrection of the righteous.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
June 14 | Daily Devotion | It Is Possible To Set Our Mind On The Things Above | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 13, 2026 · 12m
The message challenges listeners to move beyond merely understanding Christian doctrine and instead grapple with how to practically live out a heavenly-minded existence. Drawing from passages like Colossians 3:2 and the Sermon on the Mount, the speaker emphasizes that true righteousness is internal—concerning values, motives, and heart attitudes—rather than external performance. The ultimate key to achieving this high standard is not human effort but being filled with the Holy Spirit.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
June 8 | Daily Devotion | You Are Very Valuable To God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2026 · 12m
The speaker emphasizes that humans are uniquely valuable to God, noting that while God created the world through spoken word, He personally formed man and woman from dust. This inherent value counters Satan's accusations of worthlessness. Furthermore, the message assures listeners that they will never be left spiritually insecure because Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit as the permanent Helper, ensuring God's constant presence.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 20 | Daily Devotion | Be Filled With The Holy Spirit And Do Not Grieve Him | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 19, 2026 · 11m
Zac Poonen urges believers that the Christian life is impossible without being filled with the Holy Spirit, and that we must earnestly ask God for this empowering just as we would pursue any vital connection. Once filled, we must not grieve the Spirit—who is a sad friend, not an angry enemy—through cutting remarks, backbiting, and ungodly speech, especially toward loved ones. He calls listeners to make a clean break from these sins so as not to break God's heart.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 19 | Daily Devotion | God's Goal For Man In The New Covenant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 18, 2026 · 11m
Zac Poonen contrasts God's earthly goals for man under the Old Covenant with His spiritual goal under the New Covenant—to make believers like Jesus Christ. He challenges listeners to test whether they have truly entered the New Covenant by asking if they are more disturbed by sin than sickness and whether they value and pursue heavenly riches over earthly ones. He emphasizes that God controls circumstances, wealth, and temptation to keep believers on track toward Christlikeness, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 20 | Daily Devotion | Pursue Love More Than Anything Else | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 19, 2026 · 9m
Zac Poonen calls believers to prioritize love above all else, warning against getting caught up in minor doctrinal matters while neglecting the central law of love for others. He emphasizes that true spiritual growth comes not from external rules or one's own efforts, but from asking God to fill us with His nature and Holy Spirit to enable genuine, Christ-like love toward all people, even those difficult to love.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 19 | Daily Devotion | Confess The Promises Of God And Not Your Failures | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 18, 2026 · 9m
Zac Poonen teaches that believers should confess God's promises and partake of His divine nature through the Holy Spirit, rather than focusing on doctrinal correctness or external behaviors. He emphasizes that the Holy Spirit's transformative power gradually changes our nature from within, enabling us to overcome sin and worldly desires, and that we should speak God's promises over our failures and past defeats to experience true freedom and righteousness.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 8 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Comes Inside Us To Manifest Life Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 7, 2026 · 10m
Zac Poonen explains the fundamental difference between God's work in the Old Testament versus the New Testament: in the Old Testament, God helped people externally from the outside, but could not change their hearts from within; in the New Testament, the Holy Spirit comes to live inside believers, providing inner power to overcome sin and live righteously. He uses examples like Peter's denial of Jesus and David's failures to illustrate how external help and human determination are insufficient—only the indwelling Holy Spirit gives believers the strength to resist temptation and live a life honoring God.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 5 | Daily Devotion | Listen To The Voice Of God And Your Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 4, 2026 · 10m
God speaks to us every day through His Holy Spirit, and He gave humans a conscience to guide us toward righteousness—something no animal possesses. The conscience is the most important part of us, constantly convicting us of wrongdoing, and we must preserve it by listening to God's voice daily, confessing our sins immediately, and keeping our hearts clean through Christ's redemptive work.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
March 31 | Daily Devotion | Glorying Only In The Cross Of Christ | Zac Poone
Zac Poonen · Mar 30, 2026 · 9m
Zac Poonen teaches that while Christ's death for our sins is foundational to Christian faith, believers must progress beyond this basic understanding to deeper spiritual maturity. True Christian advancement requires dying to self-ambition and worldly status (symbolized by baptism), being filled with the genuine power of the Holy Spirit, and living entirely for Christ rather than personal desires or genealogical pride.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
March 26 |Daily Devotion | The Secret Of Godliness Is Not In The Doctrine But In The Person Of Jesus
Zac Poonen · Mar 25, 2026 · 8m
Zac Poonen teaches that true godliness comes not from understanding Christian doctrine intellectually, but from personally encountering Jesus Christ through revelation and the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes that seeing Jesus as a man who was tempted like us yet overcame sin through the Holy Spirit alone transforms lives, whereas knowing the doctrine of Christ coming in the flesh without seeing the Person himself produces only carnal, legalistic religion.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
March 12 | Daily Devotion | Avoid Those Who Quench The Fire To Walk The Narrow Way | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 11, 2026 · 11m
Zac Poonen teaches on walking the narrow way between worldliness and legalism, emphasizing the importance of protecting the fire of God's Spirit in one's heart. He warns against associating with people who quench spiritual passion through gossip, worldly distractions, and false teachings, and instructs believers to seek fellowship with those who genuinely pursue Jesus and call upon the Lord with pure hearts. Scripture passages from Romans 16 and 2 Timothy 2 establish the biblical principle of turning away from those who cause divisions and pursuing righteousness alongside faithful believers.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
March 1 |Daily Devotion |Be Filled With The Holy Spirit To Be Thankful In All Situations |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 28, 2026 · 12m
To cultivate genuine thanksgiving in all situations, we must be filled with the Holy Spirit rather than pursuing worldly pleasures and luxuries. Being filled with the Spirit transforms us from naturally complaining people into those who give thanks in everything, which reflects the character of heaven itself and demonstrates authentic faith regardless of our circumstances.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
February 24 | Daily Devotion | Hearing Jesus Himself Speak To Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 24, 2026 · 10m
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.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
January 30 | Daily Devotion | Don't Think You Are A Somebody When You Are A Nobody | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 29, 2026 · 12m
The message warns against self-deception, particularly the tendency for believers to think they are 'somebody' due to seniority or gifts, when in reality, they are still 'nobody' before God. It emphasizes that true spirituality requires remembering one's humble beginnings. Furthermore, the speaker stresses that believers must be careful about their daily choices, as sowing to the Holy Spirit leads to eternal life, while sowing to the flesh leads to corruption.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
January 23 | Daily Devotion | Seek To Be Filled By The Spirit Of Wisdom | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 22, 2026 · 10m
The central message is that true wisdom comes from being filled with the Holy Spirit, which teaches one to fear and revere God above all else. Following Christ requires consciously choosing to be 'blind and deaf' to the deceptive influences of the world—what we see or hear—and instead basing decisions solely on God's Word. This continuous reliance on the Spirit allows one to grow in wisdom, mirroring Jesus' own life.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
December 27 | Daily Devotion | Treasures Of Eternal Value In Your Bible | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 26, 2025 · 10m
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.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
December 23 | Daily Devotion | Be An Out-And-Out Christian For The Lord | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 22, 2025 · 12m
The central message is the necessity of being a radical, active witness for Christ in all areas of life, not just within the church. The speaker emphasizes that effective Christian living requires being filled with the Holy Spirit, which is likened to the oil needed for a lamp to burn. He urges listeners to share their faith with their immediate circles—family and friends—and to embrace suffering and ridicule for Christ's sake, drawing strength from the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
December 21 | Daily Devotion | Have A Sense Of Gratitude To The Lord | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 20, 2025 · 12m
Zac Poonen teaches that true Christian growth requires a deep sense of gratitude to Jesus and a genuine desire to live for Him rather than merely securing a place in heaven. He emphasizes that being filled with the Holy Spirit is essential for spiritual progress, enabling believers to overcome sin and become increasingly Christ-like year by year, and that those who truly recognize the severity of sin and Jesus' sacrifice will earnestly seek the Spirit's power rather than settling for complacency.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
December 20 | Daily Devotion | Be Wise By Understanding The Will Of The Lord | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 19, 2025 · 9m
Drawing from Ephesians 5:15-17, Zac Poonen teaches that true wisdom lies in understanding God's will, which is to be continuously filled with the Holy Spirit. As believers take up their cross daily and deny themselves, their spiritual capacity grows progressively—from a cup to a bucket to a tub to a pond to rivers—allowing greater measures of the Spirit's life and power to flow through them. This progressive transformation is available to all who remain thirsty for more of Christ and believe in His power to change them completely.