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9mMay 16 | Daily Devotion | With Christ I Can Do Everything | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 15
13mMay 11 | Daily Devotion | Is It Worth Serving A God Who Demands From Me Everything I Have?
Zac Poonen · May 10
10mMay 5 | Daily Devotion | Be Subject To One Another In The Fear Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 4
9mApril 28 | Daily Devotion | Faith To Believe That God Can Fulfill His Perfect Will For Your Life
Zac Poonen · Apr 27
10mApril 27 | Daily Devotion | Overcome Fear Through God’s Grace | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 26
9mApril 26 | Daily Devotion | Perfect Love Casts Out Fear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
10mApril 24 | Daily Devotion | Be Strong And Live By Faith | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 23
1h 0mHow To Escape Deception - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21
14mZac Poonen - Being Broken to Be a Nobody
Zac Poonen · Apr 21
20mZac Poonen - The New Covenant Sabbath Rest
Zac Poonen · Apr 15
1h 2mWe Must Judge Ourselves Every Day — Zac Poonen — April 7, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 9
10mApril 6 | Daily Devotion | God Gives Revelation Only To The Humble | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 5
10mMarch 30 | Daily Devotion | Living With The Consuming Fire | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 29
15mMarch 26 | Daily Devotion | The Price Of Godliness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 25
11mMarch 24 | Daily Devotion | Knowing God Through Suffering | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 23
11mMarch 23 | Daily Devotion | Outcome Of Lord's Dealings | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 22
9mMarch 18 | Daily Devotion | Freedom From Anxiety | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 17
12mMarch 17 | Daily Devotion | Please God By Faith | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 16
12mMarch 5 | Daily Devotion | Seek God With All Your Heart For The Wonderful Life Of Jesus! |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 4
8mMarch 2 | Daily Devotion | Three Hedges Around A Godly Man | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 1
8mFebruary 16 | Daily Devotion | How Early Apostles Overcame Fear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 15
13mFebruary 13 | Daily Devotion | No Entry Roads (Discouragement And Condemnation) | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 12
8mFeb 10 | Daily Devotion |God Will Not Allow Us To Be Tempted Beyond Our Ability To Bear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 9
28mZac Poonen - True Faith and Costly Sacrifice
Zac Poonen · Feb 5
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
May 16 | Daily Devotion | With Christ I Can Do Everything | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 15, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that 'with Christ I can do everything,' which is limited only to what is in God's will for one's life. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian living means focusing on God's specific calling rather than competing with others or pursuing worldly ambitions. He advises believers to constantly ask, 'Can I do this in fellowship with Jesus?' to ensure their actions align with God's plan.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
May 11 | Daily Devotion | Is It Worth Serving A God Who Demands From Me Everything I Have?
Zac Poonen · May 10, 2024 · 13m
The sermon uses Abraham's journey to illustrate the necessity of complete devotion to God, contrasting Abraham's initial disobedience (bringing his father and Lot) with his ultimate obedience. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship requires separating oneself from all earthly attachments—family, ambition, or even one's own children—to fulfill God's will. He concludes by advising listeners to
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 5 | Daily Devotion | Be Subject To One Another In The Fear Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 4, 2024 · 10m
The message emphasizes that resisting the devil requires being filled with the Holy Spirit, which is achieved through desperate thirst and faith. Furthermore, it addresses marital roles by teaching husbands to be subject to their wives in the fear of Christ, understanding that wives are weaker vessels and fellow heirs with equal standing before God. This understanding requires husbands to treat their wives with the respect due to a queen.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 28 | Daily Devotion | Faith To Believe That God Can Fulfill His Perfect Will For Your Life
Zac Poonen · Apr 27, 2024 · 9m
The message assures listeners that no matter how much they feel they have failed, God can restore them, comparing this to God creating something beautiful from the formless void in Genesis. The central theme is that true faith means believing the Word of God, specifically that the blood of Jesus cleanses all sins, which justifies us as if we never sinned. The speaker warns against those who doubt this cleansing power, asserting that God speaks the truth and the devil lies.
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.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 26 | Daily Devotion | Perfect Love Casts Out Fear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that perfect love completely expels fear, contrasting the fear of punishment with the assurance of God's perfect love. The speaker emphasizes that true faith in God's love, demonstrated by remembering that He gave His Son freely, is the antidote to fear, which the Bible warns will cause people to faint in the last days. Believers are encouraged to keep their focus on Jesus, like looking up to Him rather than being distracted by worldly anxieties.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 24 | Daily Devotion | Be Strong And Live By Faith | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 23, 2024 · 10m
The message emphasizes that Christian life requires constant spiritual alertness, as the battle against Satan is perpetual. True faith is not merely intellectual agreement with doctrine but a living dependence on Christ, like a branch abiding in the vine. To 'live by faith' means recognizing our utter inability to produce any eternal value or spiritual strength apart from Christ's sustaining power.
1h 0mCFC India
How To Escape Deception - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21, 2024 · 1h 0m
The speaker warns against spiritual deception, urging listeners to distinguish between a true spiritual father and a mere teacher who seeks personal gain. He emphasizes that true spiritual concern is focused on the believer's eternal well-being, comparing this to the Holy Spirit's singular purpose of preparing the bride for Christ. The core defense against deception is maintaining fervent, unwavering devotion to Jesus Christ.
14mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Being Broken to Be a Nobody
Zac Poonen · Apr 21, 2024 · 14m
Zac Poonen teaches that true spiritual maturity requires brokenness and humility before God. Drawing from the Book of Job, he illustrates how God values a person who recognizes their own nothingness and surrenders their self-justification, rather than someone who relies on their own righteousness or good works. The mark of genuine faith is not external virtue but a broken spirit that daily acknowledges dependence on God and refuses to defend oneself.
20mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The New Covenant Sabbath Rest
Zac Poonen · Apr 15, 2024 · 20m
Zac Poonen explains that the New Covenant Sabbath rest is not merely a day of physical inactivity, but a perpetual state of spiritual peace and trust in God. True Sabbath rest involves freedom from anxiety about the past (through Christ's blood and God's forgiveness), confidence in God's sovereignty and fatherly care for the future, and complete surrender of our will to God's purposes. Believers are called to live in constant rest, free from turmoil caused by circumstances, people, or fear, resting in the assurance that God remembers our sins no more and orchestrates all things for our good.
1h 2mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
We Must Judge Ourselves Every Day — Zac Poonen — April 7, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 9, 2024 · 1h 2m
The speaker critiques the hypocrisy in religious practice, arguing that outward displays of piety, like singing or worship, are meaningless without genuine heart conviction. He urges listeners to direct their praise and devotion solely to Jesus Christ, recognizing Him as the most important presence in any gathering. True faith requires a heart-felt commitment that transcends performance, as God looks at the heart, not the outward appearance.
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.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
March 30 | Daily Devotion | Living With The Consuming Fire | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 29, 2024 · 10m
The speaker urges the audience to live in the New Covenant by showing gratitude to God for Christ's sacrifice, rather than treating faith as a transaction. True Christian life should be an expression of thankfulness, demonstrated by living without grumbling or complaining. Furthermore, the church should be a place where hypocrisy is exposed, causing those who live a double life to tremble before the presence of God.
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.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
March 24 | Daily Devotion | Knowing God Through Suffering | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 23, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that true understanding of God and life's purpose is revealed not during times of ease, but through suffering and brokenness. The speaker emphasizes that God cares for us down to the last detail, and our faith is truly proven in darkness. He encourages listeners to maintain the perspective of eternity, remembering that earthly suffering is momentary compared to the eternal joy awaiting us.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
March 23 | Daily Devotion | Outcome Of Lord's Dealings | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 22, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that the ultimate goal of life is to know God personally, which Jesus defined as eternal life. The speaker argues that God often uses trials and suffering—rather than comfort—to bring us to this intimate knowledge of Him. He encourages listeners to endure suffering patiently, not complain, and always focus on the final, positive outcome of God's dealings in their lives.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
March 18 | Daily Devotion | Freedom From Anxiety | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 17, 2024 · 9m
The central message addresses anxiety by distinguishing between serving God and serving money, emphasizing that one cannot be a master to both. While earning a living is necessary, one must ensure God is the master and money remains a servant. True faith involves trusting in a God who perfectly cares for one's daily needs, as demonstrated by the speaker's personal experience of relying solely on God's provision.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
March 17 | Daily Devotion | Please God By Faith | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 16, 2024 · 12m
The central message is that pleasing God is impossible without faith, which is defined not merely as intellectual belief but as a deep, trusting relationship. True faith involves believing that God, whose name is 'I Am,' knows every detail of our lives and genuinely cares about every circumstance, even those we struggle with. This foundational trust in God's omniscience and care is the prerequisite for all other spiritual efforts.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
March 5 | Daily Devotion | Seek God With All Your Heart For The Wonderful Life Of Jesus! |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 4, 2024 · 12m
The central message is to live by one's will rather than one's fluctuating feelings, as feelings are deceptive. The speaker emphasizes that true forgiveness is a choice made in the will, not merely a feeling, and that one must not condemn oneself over past sins. Ultimately, the goal is to achieve a balance where the inner life perfectly mirrors the outer life, which is only possible through a deep, heartfelt seeking of God.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
March 2 | Daily Devotion | Three Hedges Around A Godly Man | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 1, 2024 · 8m
The speaker uses the story of Job to illustrate that God places three protective 'hedges' around a godly man: his property, his family, and himself. These hedges represent divine protection, which can only be breached by God's permission, even when Satan attacks. The central message is that a true child of God has this assurance of protection over their life, family, and possessions, leading to the declaration, 'The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.'
8mCFC Daily Devotions
February 16 | Daily Devotion | How Early Apostles Overcame Fear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 15, 2024 · 8m
The message warns that in the last days, many will faint from fear due to global instability, but those who are grounded in God will stand firm. True security comes not from earthly things like money or institutions, but from placing confidence in the unshakeable Rock, which is God. The ultimate antidote to fear is being continuously filled with the Holy Spirit, as demonstrated by the disciples only after Pentecost.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
February 13 | Daily Devotion | No Entry Roads (Discouragement And Condemnation) | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 12, 2024 · 13m
The message warns that discouragement and self-condemnation are 'no entry roads' that believers must avoid. Drawing from David's experience after losing everything, the speaker emphasizes that when things seem hopeless, one must encourage oneself in the Lord. The core message is that God is a God of hope who will fix messes, regardless of who made them, and believers should not succumb to the devil's whispers of inadequacy.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
Feb 10 | Daily Devotion |God Will Not Allow Us To Be Tempted Beyond Our Ability To Bear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 9, 2024 · 8m
God promises that He will never allow believers to be tempted beyond their ability to bear, drawing an analogy to a teacher only giving a student material appropriate for their current level. This assurance means that every trial faced can be overcome because God controls the level of temptation, ensuring it matches the believer's current spiritual strength. Therefore, believers should trust God's faithfulness rather than doubting their own capacity to endure.
28mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - True Faith and Costly Sacrifice
Zac Poonen · Feb 5, 2024 · 28m
Zac Poonen teaches that true faith, illustrated by Abel's sacrifice, means offering God the best of what you have rather than religious ritual or mere obligation. God accepts or rejects people based on the condition of their hearts and the quality of their offerings—genuine faith demonstrates itself through costly sacrifice and wholehearted devotion, not through performing religious duties with leftover time and resources.