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April 5 | Daily Devotion | Do Not Exalt Yourself | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 4

53m

Know This - That Satan is a Defeated Enemy — Zac Poonen — March 31, 2024

Zac Poonen · Apr 1

March 27 | Daily Devotion | Can The Father Commend Me As He Commended Jesus? | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 26

March 10 | Daily Devotion | Suffer In The Flesh To Stop Sinning | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 9

March 7 | Daily Devotion | The True Grace Of God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 6

32m

Zac Poonen - The Root Of All Sin Is Pride

Zac Poonen · Mar 4

March 4 | Daily Devotion | An Ambition To Please God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 3

15m

March 3 | Daily Devotion | The Reason God Allows You To Fail | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 2

February 27 | Daily Devotion | Proof Of Being In Christ's Household | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 26

February 17 | Daily Devotion | The More You Sweat In Peace The Less You Bleed In War | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 16

26m

Zac Poonen - Humility and Reverence for God

Zac Poonen · Feb 13

February 12 | Daily Devotion | Rejoicing In God's Provision | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 11

February 11 | Daily Devotion | Water Always Flows To The Lowest Place First | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 10

February 7 | Daily Devotion | You Can Run In Such A Way That You Win The First Prize | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 6

28m

Zac Poonen - True Faith and Costly Sacrifice

Zac Poonen · Feb 5

12m

January 31 | Daily Devotion | Don’t Come Short Of The Grace Of God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 30

1h 11m

The Amazing Example Of Job - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 30

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January 30 | Daily Devotion | The Danger Of Addictions | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 29

August 5 | Daily Devotion | Idolatry Is Spiritual Adultery | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions

Zac Poonen teaches that idolatry constitutes spiritual adultery against God, drawing a parallel between unfaithfulness in marriage and unfaithfulness in our devotion to God. The message calls believers to recognize idolatry in their lives and turn from it in repentance to restore their relationship with God.

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CFC Daily Devotions

May 3 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Defeated Satan On The Cross | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · May 2, 2024 · 9m

The central message is that Jesus Christ completely defeated Satan on the cross, not just by dying, but by making the power of death powerless. This victory frees believers from the bondage and fear of death, and from the debt of sin, which Jesus cancelled by nailing the certificate of debt to the cross. Believers must live under the headship of Christ to remain free from Satan's power.

CFC 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.

CFC Daily Devotions

April 16 | Daily Devotion | Love The Truth And Long To Be Saved From Sin | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 15, 2024 · 9m

The central message is the necessity of loving the truth in both self-examination and scripture to avoid deception. The speaker warns that God may allow deception for those who do not love the truth and do not desire to be saved from sin. To remain vigilant, one must honestly acknowledge wrong attitudes to God and must consistently adhere to what the Word of God teaches, even if it contradicts past beliefs.

CFC Daily Devotions

April 11 | Daily Devotion | We Are The Light Of The World | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 10, 2024 · 9m

The message emphasizes that believers are called to be the light of the world, a responsibility Jesus passed on to his disciples. True spiritual growth requires proper repentance—a 180-degree turn from sin and the world—rather than just believing and confessing. The speaker warns that a lack of weeping or sensitivity after sin indicates a spiritual numbness, and understanding sin is prerequisite to genuine repentance.

1h 2m

River of Life Christian Fellowship

The Gospel Explained Fully in Romans — Zac Poonen — April 6, 2024

Zac Poonen · Apr 9, 2024 · 1h 2m

The speaker argues that Romans provides the most systematic explanation of the Full Gospel, detailing how the Holy Spirit builds up God's purpose for humanity. He analyzes passages in Romans, particularly concerning the fallen state of man, emphasizing that the first step downward into sin is failing to honor God or give thanks. The message warns that sin, if taken lightly, leads to severe judgment, urging listeners to prioritize thankfulness.

CFC 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.

CFC 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.

53m

River of Life Christian Fellowship

Know This - That Satan is a Defeated Enemy — Zac Poonen — March 31, 2024

Zac Poonen · Apr 1, 2024 · 53m

The speaker teaches that the Gospel is more than just forgiveness for sins; it requires understanding that sin is coming short of the life of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that believers must press forward daily in Christlikeness, rather than remaining in a perpetual state of spiritual infancy. Furthermore, he stresses that just as Christ canceled our debt to God, we must forgive others by choosing not to remember their sins, living instead by our will rather than our memory.

CFC Daily Devotions

March 27 | Daily Devotion | Can The Father Commend Me As He Commended Jesus? | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 26, 2024 · 10m

The central message contrasts the outward display of miracles with the inward reality of a life pleasing to God. The speaker uses the Israelites in the wilderness and Jesus's life to argue that God is more pleased with upright, honest living and righteousness than with miraculous experiences. True proof of God's favor is living a life free from sin, treating others righteously, and maintaining a pure conscience.

CFC 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.

CFC Daily Devotions

March 7 | Daily Devotion | The True Grace Of God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 6, 2024 · 11m

The true grace of God is understood not as a license to sin, but as the power that prevents sin from ruling or mastering a believer. This grace requires believers to live in fear and conduct themselves holy in all behavior, recognizing that their redemption is far more valuable than any earthly wealth. The message warns against false teachings that minimize the seriousness of sin or the preciousness of Christ's blood.

32m

NCCF Church

Zac Poonen - The Root Of All Sin Is Pride

Zac Poonen · Mar 4, 2024 · 32m

Pride is the root of all sin, and genuine spiritual victory comes only after believers hit rock bottom and acknowledge their complete dependence on God rather than their own efforts. True transformation is marked by humility, freedom from pride even after receiving blessings, and the inability to despise others—recognizing that all victory is God's work, not personal achievement.

CFC Daily Devotions

March 4 | Daily Devotion | An Ambition To Please God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 3, 2024 · 11m

The central message is that a Christian's ultimate ambition must be to be well-pleasing to God, rather than achieving worldly success or experiencing supernatural miracles. The speaker contrasts the Israelites, who experienced daily miracles but were not pleasing to God, with Jesus, who lived a sinless life over 30 years, which earned the Father's praise. True spiritual ambition means overcoming sin, complaining, and lust, even if it means foregoing visible miracles.

15m

CFC 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.

CFC Daily Devotions

February 27 | Daily Devotion | Proof Of Being In Christ's Household | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 26, 2024 · 13m

The central message is that true membership in the household of God requires self-judgment, meaning one must first judge their own sin rather than judging others. The speaker emphasizes that the New Covenant is fundamentally about freedom from sin, and achieving this requires developing a deep, revulsive hatred for iniquity and a love for righteousness. This self-examination is presented as the path to not being judged at the judgment seat of Christ.

CFC Daily Devotions

February 17 | Daily Devotion | The More You Sweat In Peace The Less You Bleed In War | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 16, 2024 · 10m

The message contrasts the seriousness with which Christians treat sin versus fear, arguing that Jesus commanded us to avoid both. The speaker emphasizes that just as we must obey the command 'sin not,' we must take 'fear not' with equal seriousness. He advises believers to proactively conquer small anxieties and fears now, using the pattern of prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving, to prepare for future trials.

26m

NCCF Church

Zac Poonen - Humility and Reverence for God

Zac Poonen · Feb 13, 2024 · 26m

Zac Poonen teaches on humility as essential to receiving God's grace, using 1 Peter 5:6 and examples from Scripture to show that God opposes the proud but exalts the humble. He emphasizes that true exaltation means victory over sin, not worldly success, and that pride—even subtle spiritual pride—prevents receiving God's grace and leads to defeat by sin.

CFC Daily Devotions

February 12 | Daily Devotion | Rejoicing In God's Provision | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 11, 2024 · 11m

The central message is that believers should rejoice not in their own works or abilities, but in what God has done for them, specifically that their names are recorded in the book of life before they were born. The speaker emphasizes that true freedom comes from overcoming sin and living under grace, not from merely following external rules or achieving material comforts. He concludes by referencing 2 Corinthians 12:9, stating that God's grace is sufficient for every challenge we face.

CFC 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.

CFC Daily Devotions

February 7 | Daily Devotion | You Can Run In Such A Way That You Win The First Prize | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 6, 2024 · 10m

The message uses Paul's analogy of a race to encourage believers that they can achieve spiritual victory despite past failings. Key to winning is self-discipline, which means actively controlling one's desires and actions. Furthermore, spiritual progress requires constantly looking forward toward the goal rather than dwelling on past accomplishments.

28m

NCCF 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.

12m

CFC 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.

1h 11m

CFC India

The Amazing Example Of Job - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 30, 2024 · 1h 11m

The speaker argues that the Book of Job, not Genesis, is the first scripture God gave to man, emphasizing that God's primary interest is in the individual's spiritual state. He defines 'blameless' not as perfect, but as being continually convicted by one's conscience and immediately confessing and seeking forgiveness for any sin. Spiritual growth requires a constantly developing conscience, moving from one level of understanding sin to the next.