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13mNovember 24 | Daily Devotion | How We Should Live In This World? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 23
10mNovember 23 | Daily Devotion | The Spirit Of The World | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 22
14mNovember 22 | Daily Devotion | Noah, An Example To Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 21
4m 9sHow Long Should I Pray? - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 21
8mThe Father Is Eagerly Seeking For True Worshippers - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 20
9mNovember 20 | Daily Devotion | Be a Practical Christian | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 19
15mZac Poonen - Jesus Denied His Own Will Always
Zac Poonen · Nov 18
10mNovember 19 | Daily Devotion | Have the Tongue of a Disciple | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 18
11mNovember 18 | Daily Devotion | Let the Word of God Abide In You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 17
14mNovember 17 | Daily Devotion | Delight to Hear the Word of Righteousness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 16
9mNovember 16 | Daily Devotion | Don't Become Dull of Hearing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 15
16mYou Want Blessing Or More Blessing? - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 15
1h 14mSome Practical Instructions For A Godly Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 15
2m 34sTrue Spiritual Progress - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 15
13mNovember 15 | Daily Devotion | Learn Obedience Through Sufferings | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 14
10mNovember 13 | Daily Devotion | Seeking to Live a God-Centered Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 12
51mZac Poonen - Marriage and Family Q&A
Zac Poonen · Nov 12
12mNovember 12 | Daily Devotion | Setting Our Minds on God’s Interests | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 11
11mNovember 11 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Must Be Revealed in Our Hearts | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 10
12mNovember 10 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Overcame | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 9
11mNovember 09 |Daily Devotion |Persecution is Mandatory Subject In the School of Godliness |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 8
12mNovember 08 | Daily Devotion | Everyone Who Lives Godly Life will be Persecuted | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 7
33mBro. Zac 85th Birthday Celebration
Zac Poonen · Nov 6
10mNovember 05 | Daily Devotion | Living in The Sabbath Rest of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 4
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.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
November 24 | Daily Devotion | How We Should Live In This World? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 23, 2024 · 13m
The message advises believers to live simply and intentionally, resisting the world's constant pressure to accumulate material things. Instead, Christians should adopt a different set of values—focusing on being a blessing to others, helping the weak, and prioritizing eternal matters over temporary comforts. Ultimately, the goal is to live in a way that reflects God's purpose, rather than conforming to worldly standards.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
November 23 | Daily Devotion | The Spirit Of The World | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 22, 2024 · 10m
Jesus died not only to save us from our sins but also to rescue us from the 'spirit of the world'—a mindset governed by worldly values. The speaker warns that loving the world, which manifests as excessive consumption of media or materialism, will squeeze out the love for God. True discipleship requires drawing a clear line between oneself and the world's desires, choosing instead to live according to God's will.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
November 22 | Daily Devotion | Noah, An Example To Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 21, 2024 · 14m
God tests believers in small areas of life to prepare them for greater trials, requiring them to prioritize God over worldly acceptance or loss. Noah serves as an example of faith, drawing a clear line between the world and God's truth by building the ark, an act that condemned the world. This requires believers, especially parents, to live visibly according to God's values, demonstrating that God is primary in all aspects of life.
4m 9sCFC India
How Long Should I Pray? - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 21, 2024 · 4m 9s
The speaker addresses the question of how long one should pray, referencing Luke 18:1, which teaches that believers must pray all the time and not lose heart. He clarifies that praying 24 hours does not mean being on one's knees constantly, but rather maintaining a heart and mind that is always open to hearing what the Lord is saying throughout the day, using the analogy of an always-open police radio.
8mCFC India
The Father Is Eagerly Seeking For True Worshippers - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 20, 2024 · 8m
The central message is that God eagerly seeks true worshippers who worship Him in spirit and truth, rather than merely going through the motions in church. The speaker emphasizes that genuine worship involves a deep, heartfelt desire to satisfy God's heart, comparing this to the devotion shown by David's soldiers. Ultimately, the goal should be to be a devoted worshipper first, rather than focusing on being a preacher.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
November 20 | Daily Devotion | Be a Practical Christian | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 19, 2024 · 9m
The speaker emphasizes the need for spiritual maturity, urging believers to move beyond merely giving unsolicited advice and instead become encouraging mentors. Drawing from Titus 2, he details specific roles for older and younger members, stressing that true Christian maturity involves practical skills, such as homemaking for younger women, alongside spiritual soundness in faith and love for all ages. The core message is that knowledge of scripture must translate into practical, godly works that honor God.
15mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Jesus Denied His Own Will Always
Zac Poonen · Nov 18, 2024 · 15m
Zac Poonen teaches that Jesus's defining characteristic was denying His own will to always do the Father's will, and this is the pattern Christians are called to follow daily. Rather than settling for mere forgiveness of sins, believers are invited to gain Christ's glory—the manifestation of grace and truth—by constantly asking "Does the Lord want me to do this?" before speaking or acting. This daily practice of self-denial is the true meaning of taking up the cross and becoming more Christlike.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
November 19 | Daily Devotion | Have the Tongue of a Disciple | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 18, 2024 · 10m
The message emphasizes the importance of developing the 'tongue of a disciple,' drawing lessons from Isaiah 50:4-10, which describes how Jesus lived. Key aspects include maintaining a disciplined tongue, being obedient to God's word even through suffering, and relying on God as one's advocate. The speaker urges listeners to meditate on these verses to achieve maturity, become a blessing to others, and overcome the evil one by allowing the word of God to abide in them.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
November 18 | Daily Devotion | Let the Word of God Abide In You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 17, 2024 · 11m
The message outlines three stages of spiritual growth, drawing from 1 John 2:12-14: little children, young men, and fathers. Little children rejoice in forgiveness and knowing God as a Father, while young men are characterized by zeal and the ability to overcome evil through the Word of God abiding in them. The speaker strongly emphasizes that true maturity requires diligent, disciplined study of scripture, citing Jesus's early learning as an example, and urges listeners to prioritize deep scriptural knowledge over other ministries.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
November 17 | Daily Devotion | Delight to Hear the Word of Righteousness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 16, 2024 · 14m
The speaker urges the audience to move beyond basic teachings, comparing spiritual understanding to a baby who only drinks milk. True spiritual maturity requires consistently consuming the 'word of righteousness'—the 'solid food'—which involves confronting difficult truths like denying oneself and forsaking the world. This consistent diet trains one's senses to discern good from evil, a mark of maturity that prevents spiritual harm.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
November 16 | Daily Devotion | Don't Become Dull of Hearing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 15, 2024 · 9m
The central message warns against becoming dull of hearing, which the speaker equates to only wanting to hear comfortable, encouraging messages. True spiritual growth, and learning obedience, comes from areas of suffering and self-denial, not just easy obedience. The speaker urges listeners to cultivate a daily discipline of reading scripture personally, comparing it to the Israelites needing to gather manna every morning for survival.
16mCFC India
You Want Blessing Or More Blessing? - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 15, 2024 · 16m
The speaker emphasizes that while it is natural to always want to receive, true spiritual fulfillment comes from giving. Drawing from Paul's example in Ephesus and Jesus' teaching, he stresses that it is more blessed to give than to receive. To receive more from God, believers must first develop the habit of giving what they have been blessed with, whether it is spiritual knowledge or practical wisdom.
1h 14mCFC India
Some Practical Instructions For A Godly Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 15, 2024 · 1h 14m
The speaker emphasizes that a godly life requires constant vigilance, as standards of faith tend to lower over time, necessitating continuous teaching. He draws from Acts 20, noting that Paul focused on how he lived among the elders rather than just what he preached, emphasizing selfless living and the blessing of giving. Ultimately, the message warns against the insatiable desires of things like the grave, the barren womb, the earth, and fire, urging a focus on giving rather than receiving.
2m 34sCFC India
True Spiritual Progress - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 15, 2024 · 2m 34s
True spiritual progress is defined by prioritizing others before oneself, echoing the principle of 'Jesus first, others next, yourself last.' The speaker emphasizes that Christian leaders and members have a responsibility to guide and protect the younger members of the church, especially those who lack godly parental guidance. He also cautions against joining the church solely for the benefit of one's children, stressing selfless giving.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
November 15 | Daily Devotion | Learn Obedience Through Sufferings | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 14, 2024 · 13m
The message emphasizes that true spiritual maturity and understanding come from learning obedience through suffering, drawing parallels from Jesus' life. The speaker warns that merely performing easy acts of piety, like attending church, does not equate to deep spiritual growth; genuine learning occurs in areas requiring self-denial and suffering. Therefore, to truly grow, one must embrace the difficult obedience that involves sacrifice.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
November 13 | Daily Devotion | Seeking to Live a God-Centered Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 12, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that a truly Christian life requires centering one's existence on God's will rather than self-interest. The speaker contrasts the self-centered life, which seeks only personal benefit, with the life of Jesus, who lived entirely to fulfill the will of the Father. Taking up the cross means abandoning self-will to prioritize God's purpose, which is the only way to truly build the church.
51mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Marriage and Family Q&A
Zac Poonen · Nov 12, 2024 · 51m
Zac Poonen addresses questions about teaching children God's Word and spiritual discipline in families, emphasizing that the New Covenant places far greater importance on family life than the Old Testament did. He shares his practical approach of engaging children with Scripture through story Bibles and dinner-time discussions, and stresses strict discipline focused on teaching respect and obedience to parents as foundational to spiritual development. He explains that New Covenant churches must maintain high standards in family life and money matters, prioritizing purity over numerical growth.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
November 12 | Daily Devotion | Setting Our Minds on God’s Interests | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 11, 2024 · 12m
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.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
November 11 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Must Be Revealed in Our Hearts | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 10, 2024 · 11m
True church life is built not on outward conformity or mere agreement with doctrine, but on having seen Jesus revealed in one's heart. This deep understanding compels believers to live daily by Christ's principles, which involves embracing the daily cross. Hypocrisy, which is merely putting on a front, is condemned by Jesus, and following Him requires accepting the reality of suffering and self-denial.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
November 10 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Overcame | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 9, 2024 · 12m
The speaker urges believers to obey God's commandments because they are for our eternal good, comparing obedience to following a doctor's prescription for a cure. He emphasizes that the promise of sitting with Christ on the throne is an individual achievement, requiring personal struggle and overcoming sin, unlike an honorary award. True discipleship requires actively fighting battles against sin, as Jesus's own victory was an example for us to follow.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
November 09 |Daily Devotion |Persecution is Mandatory Subject In the School of Godliness |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 8, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that living a godly life in Christ will inevitably lead to persecution and unpopularity, which the speaker considers an honor. He uses examples from school, work, and military life to illustrate that choosing God's terms over the world's will result in opposition, but this commitment is necessary for true discipleship. The core challenge is deciding whose terms—the world's or God's—will govern one's life.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
November 08 | Daily Devotion | Everyone Who Lives Godly Life will be Persecuted | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 7, 2024 · 12m
The central message is that anyone who genuinely desires to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will inevitably face persecution, as stated in 2 Timothy 3:12. The speaker warns against being a 'chameleon' who changes behavior based on the social group, arguing that true commitment to Christ will lead to conflict, even within one's own family. He emphasizes that Jesus came not to bring earthly peace, but a sword, signifying a necessary division for those who take a stand for the Lord.
33mNCCF Church
Bro. Zac 85th Birthday Celebration
Zac Poonen · Nov 6, 2024 · 33m
A birthday celebration for Brother Zac on his 85th birthday, honoring his decades of ministry in upholding biblical standards for the church while balancing discipline with love and personal mentorship. Church members share testimonies of how his uncompromising commitment to God's truth, despite personal cost, has shaped their spiritual lives and families.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
November 05 | Daily Devotion | Living in The Sabbath Rest of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 4, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that true Christian living requires adopting the attitude of helpless dependence upon God, mirroring Christ's life. This means recognizing that our needs are met by God's provision, rather than seeking benefits, security, or personal gain from church or ministry. The speaker emphasizes that spiritual maturity involves shifting focus from what we can receive to how we can serve others.