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11mMay 13 | Daily Devotion | Remain Small In Your Own Eyes If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 12
7mMay 12 | Daily Devotion | Don't Be A Dropout In The Christian Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 11
14mMay 11 | Daily Devotion | Discipline Yourself If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 10
10mMay 10 | Daily Devotion | Die To Self If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 9
11mMay 9 | Daily Devotion | The Christian Life Is Like A Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 8
1h 32mDay 2 | Session - 1 | God Will Enable You To Love Him And To Love Others - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2
9mMay 2 | Daily Devotion | The Danger Of Losing Your Fervent Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 1
11mMay 1 | Daily Devotion | Allow God To Break You To Make You Truly Humble | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 30
10mApril 30 | Daily Devotion | Learn True Humility And Gentleness From Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 29
1h 2mOffering God a Sacrificial Offering — Zac Poonen — April 27, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 28
1h 22mRLCF Men's Conference 2025 Q&A Session #1 — Zac Poonen — April 18, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
54m8: Dividing Between Soul and Spirit — Zac Poonen — April 20, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
56m7: The Three Floors of the Christian Life — Zac Poonen — April 20, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
53m6: God Humbles Us to Give Us Grace — Zac Poonen — April 19, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
1h 3m1: Our Inner Attitudes Are Most Important — Zac Poonen — April 18, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
9mApril 22 | Daily Devotion | Listen To God As A Disciple To Resist The Devil | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21
10mApril 21 | Daily Devotion | Preserve Your Personal Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 20
9mApril 20 | Daily Devotion | Pursue Love More Than Anything Else | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 19
11mApril 15 | Daily Devotion | Contentment Brings Great Spiritual Profit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 14
10mApril 9 | Daily Devotion | Stand Apart From The World | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 8
1h 3mBe Rooted And Grounded In Love | ಪ್ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬೇರೂರಿ ಮತ್ತು ನೆಲೆಗೊಂಡಿರಿ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Apr 8
8mZac Poonen - The Meaning of the Breaking of Bread
Zac Poonen · Apr 7
55mHow God's Children Can Mature and Become His Sons — Zac Poonen — April 2, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 3
9mApril 3 | Daily Devotion | Beware Of Teachers Who Are Not Spiritual Fathers | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 2
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.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 13 | Daily Devotion | Remain Small In Your Own Eyes If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 12, 2025 · 11m
The sermon uses the story of King Saul to warn against pride and self-importance in the Christian race. Saul, despite initial victories, became arrogant and disobeyed God's clear commands, leading to the loss of his kingship. The central message is to always remain humble, keeping oneself small in one's own eyes, as God favors the humble, which is essential for finishing the race well.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
May 12 | Daily Devotion | Don't Be A Dropout In The Christian Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 11, 2025 · 7m
The message encourages believers not to become dropouts in the Christian life, using Paul's life as an example of a radical conversion that allowed him to finish the race despite past sins. It emphasizes that God overlooks past failures, allowing believers to start running seriously from the present moment to win the prize. Furthermore, the speaker cautions against complacency, drawing lessons from the Israelites' failures and reminding the audience that God will never test us beyond what we are able to bear.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
May 11 | Daily Devotion | Discipline Yourself If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 10, 2025 · 14m
To win the Christian race, one must exercise self-control in all things, which requires spiritual discipline and dying to self. This self-control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit and involves mastering reactions to anger, practicing forgiveness, and setting a clear aim to become more Christlike. True success is measured by reflecting Christ in daily life, not by worldly achievements.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 10 | Daily Devotion | Die To Self If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 9, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that to run the Christian race and win, one must daily 'die to self' by denying personal rights and being willing to forgive others, even when wronged. The speaker emphasizes that this self-denial involves accepting shame for Christ's sake, mirroring Jesus' endurance on the cross. Ultimately, overcoming means consistently choosing to forgive and stand for Christ, regardless of the resulting shame or opposition.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 9 | Daily Devotion | The Christian Life Is Like A Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 8, 2025 · 11m
The Christian life is compared to a race, drawing parallels from the Old Testament's faith examples to the believer's current journey. The central message is that believers must run this race by laying aside all encumbrances—unsettled matters, sin, or weights—and fixing their eyes on Jesus, who ran the perfect race by overcoming daily temptations. Spiritual progress requires actively clearing these hindrances to run with endurance.
1h 32mCFC Bangalore Live
Day 2 | Session - 1 | God Will Enable You To Love Him And To Love Others - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2, 2025 · 1h 32m
Zac Poonen leads a worship session emphasizing God's enablement for believers to love Him and love others. The message, centered on themes of redemption, freedom in Christ, and devotion, calls Christians to fix their eyes on Jesus, receive His mercy and grace, and live with faith that pleases God for eternal purposes.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 2 | Daily Devotion | The Danger Of Losing Your Fervent Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 1, 2025 · 9m
The message warns against the danger of losing fervent devotion to Christ, citing examples from the churches in Ephesus and Revelation. True devotion is marked by humility, self-examination, and prioritizing Christ above worldly things like wealth, comfort, or ministry success. The speaker urges the audience to continually focus on loving Jesus with all the heart, asking, "Lord, whom have I in heaven but you?"
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 1 | Daily Devotion | Allow God To Break You To Make You Truly Humble | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 30, 2025 · 11m
The message uses the lives of Moses and Jacob to illustrate that God's plan for an individual often requires breaking them down to achieve true readiness. Moses, despite his power and education, could not lead God's people until God humbled him through years of servitude. Similarly, the speaker advises that true spiritual maturity comes when one recognizes their own total incapability before God.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 30 | Daily Devotion | Learn True Humility And Gentleness From Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 29, 2025 · 10m
True Christian character, such as humility and kindness, must originate from a genuine root of salvation, otherwise, it is mere hypocrisy. The speaker emphasizes that believers should learn humility and gentleness directly from Jesus' life and teachings, rather than from human definitions or imitation of others. This genuine learning involves accepting God's will, even when it requires great humility, such as receiving gifts or forgiving others.
1h 2mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Offering God a Sacrificial Offering — Zac Poonen — April 27, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 28, 2025 · 1h 2m
The speaker interprets Psalm 50 to teach that true godliness is demonstrated by making a covenant with God through personal sacrifice, not merely by giving offerings. Using the example of Cain and Abel, he argues that Abel's offering was accepted because he gave his very best, while Cain only gave what was easily available. Ultimately, God desires an offering of one's life and time, not just money, and this dedication is what truly draws God's favor.
1h 22mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Men's Conference 2025 Q&A Session #1 — Zac Poonen — April 18, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2025 · 1h 22m
The Christian life requires constant dependence on God, moving beyond mere intellectual understanding or shallow emotionalism. The speaker uses the analogy of the tabernacle, where passing through the curtain into the most holy place symbolizes moving from the soul to the spirit. True spirituality is achieved by crucifying one's self-will and yielding to the will of the Father, which allows one to dwell in God's presence, leading to fullness of joy.
54mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
8: Dividing Between Soul and Spirit — Zac Poonen — April 20, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2025 · 54m
The speaker advises listeners to emulate the simplicity of a child and the selfless service of a servant to draw closer to God's kingdom. He then delves into the tripartite nature of humanity—spirit, soul, and body—emphasizing that while the mind (soul) and emotions can be stirred, true spirituality requires yielding the will, which acts as the door into the spirit. This yielding is presented as the crucial, practical step for spiritual growth.
56mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
7: The Three Floors of the Christian Life — Zac Poonen — April 20, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2025 · 56m
The speaker argues that a truly godly life is inherently exciting, contrasting this with the boredom experienced by many Christians who have compromised in secret areas. He draws parallels between spiritual growth and the steady, unstoppable progression of dawn's light, emphasizing that true growth is continuous and visible. Ultimately, the message urges believers to move beyond merely following religious 'laws' toward living by the Spirit, which removes the veil and allows the likeness of Christ to manifest in one's life.
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
6: God Humbles Us to Give Us Grace — Zac Poonen — April 19, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2025 · 53m
The speaker uses Paul's experience in the third heaven to illustrate that true spiritual experiences are not something that can be boasted about or shared in detail, as God restricts what is revealed. He then contrasts this with the tendency to share exaggerated testimonies, suggesting such claims are often false. The message emphasizes that God is a God of encouragement, not discouragement, and applies this principle to parenting and church building, where one must recognize the 'perfect fit' God intends.
1h 3mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
1: Our Inner Attitudes Are Most Important — Zac Poonen — April 18, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2025 · 1h 3m
The central message warns against intellectual knowledge divorced from true commitment, citing the scribes who knew the law but crucified Christ. The speaker emphasizes that true Christianity requires a willingness to pay a price and stand by the truth, even when it causes offense. He warns that those who seek personal profit, whether in money or honor, will eventually fall away, as the church is meant for sacrifice, not gain.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 22 | Daily Devotion | Listen To God As A Disciple To Resist The Devil | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21, 2025 · 9m
The speaker urges listeners to prioritize listening to God daily, suggesting this requires dedicating time to God's word, like reading for 15 minutes daily. He emphasizes that spiritual strength is built not only by feeding on scripture but also by actively resisting the devil's schemes, comparing this to physical exercise. Knowing the enemy's tactics is crucial for spiritual warfare and building resilience.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 21 | Daily Devotion | Preserve Your Personal Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 20, 2025 · 10m
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.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 20 | Daily Devotion | Pursue Love More Than Anything Else | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 19, 2025 · 9m
The central message emphasizes that the 'royal law' is the law of love, urging listeners to prioritize loving others above all else. The speaker warns against focusing on minor faults in others (specks) while ignoring major internal failings, such as an unloving attitude or unforgiveness (the beam). True spiritual growth requires submitting to God's Spirit to cultivate His nature of love, rather than relying on personal effort.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 15 | Daily Devotion | Contentment Brings Great Spiritual Profit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 14, 2025 · 11m
True godliness, as taught in 1 Timothy 6:6, is only profitable when it is accompanied by contentment. This contentment must apply not only to material possessions and circumstances but also to our spiritual gifts and our marriages. The speaker emphasizes that wishing for what we do not have, whether it's another's gift or a different circumstance, undermines genuine godliness and prevents us from experiencing God's abundant blessings where we are.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 9 | Daily Devotion | Stand Apart From The World | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 8, 2025 · 10m
The message uses the story of Noah building the ark to illustrate the necessity of drawing a clear line between Christian values and the world's passing culture. This separation must be evident not just in words, but in one's entire lifestyle, including how one spends time, money, and energy. True commitment is demonstrated by actions that show one's ultimate allegiance is to God, not worldly pursuits.
1h 3mCFC India
Be Rooted And Grounded In Love | ಪ್ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬೇರೂರಿ ಮತ್ತು ನೆಲೆಗೊಂಡಿರಿ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Apr 8, 2025 · 1h 3m
The sermon emphasizes that true Christian life must be rooted first and foremost in love for Jesus Christ, as highlighted in 1 Corinthians 13. The speaker contrasts the superficiality of worldly love with the profound, sacrificial love exemplified by Jesus, who acted out of obedience to the Father's command. Ultimately, following Christ means carrying the cross, which is an act motivated by love for the Father, not by human obligation or perceived need within the local church.
8mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Meaning of the Breaking of Bread
Zac Poonen · Apr 7, 2025 · 8m
Zac Poonen teaches that breaking bread is a proclamation of the Lord's death through how we live—dying to worldly attractions and sin, and rising with Christ to seek heavenly things. He emphasizes that true communion involves self-examination to assess whether we are actually living as those who have died and been resurrected with Christ, which is the deeper, transformative meaning of this practice that most believers fail to grasp.
55mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
How God's Children Can Mature and Become His Sons — Zac Poonen — April 2, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 3, 2025 · 55m
The speaker argues that true spiritual maturity is not measured by knowledge, gifted speaking, or even church attendance, but by a deep, Christ-like inner transformation. He contrasts the Corinthians, who were gifted but spiritually immature, with the calling to be holy and blameless in God's sight, which predates creation. The central message is that maturity involves a thorough, internal alignment of one's entire being with Christ, rather than merely focusing on post-death salvation.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 3 | Daily Devotion | Beware Of Teachers Who Are Not Spiritual Fathers | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 2, 2025 · 9m
The message warns against being deceived by teachers who lack the genuine, fatherly concern for the spiritual well-being of their students. The speaker distinguishes between a teacher, who is motivated by salary, and a true father or servant of God, whose concern is presenting the individual as a pure virgin to Christ. He advises believers to test preachers by asking if their interest lies in the listener's soul or in what they can gain from them.