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November 30 | Daily Devotion | Every Trial That God Brings Can Lead You To Promotion | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 29

November 29 | Daily Devotion | A Father Who Provides For All Our Needs | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 28

November 28 | Daily Devotion | The One Who Is Forgiven Much Will Love Much | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 27

November 27 | Daily Devotion | The Love Of Jesus Will Make Us Forgive Others | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 26

November 26 | Daily Devotion | Meditate On The Love Of God To Do His Will | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 25

November 25 | Daily Devotion | Your Life Must Backup Your Teaching | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 24

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Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 4

Zac Poonen · Nov 24

November 24 | Daily Devotion | Appreciate The Good First, Then Correct The Wrong | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 23

59s

Death to Self is only a passage to #resurrection of Christ! https://youtu.be/unZdyQdHhrU #zacpoonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 22

November 23 | Daily Devotion | Keep Your Conscience Like You Keep Your Eyes | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 22

November 22 | Daily Devotion | God Provides For The Righteous And Their Children | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 21

November 21 | Daily Devotion | Meditate On The Cross | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 20

November 20 | Daily Devotion | Read Your Bible Everyday | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 19

November 19 | Daily Devotion | True Appreciation In Husband-Wife Relationship | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 18

28m

Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 3

Zac Poonen · Nov 17

November 18 | Daily Devotion | A Life In Fellowship With Jesus | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 17

57m

The True Grace Of God | The Missing Messages In Today's Christianity | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 17

1h 9m

Zac Poonen - What God Wants You and Your Church To Be | Austin CFC | 2025-11-16

Zac Poonen · Nov 17

20m

God Rewards Small Acts of Service | ದೇವರು ಚಿಕ್ಕ ಸೇವಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಗಳಿಗೆ ಪ್ರತಿಫಲವನ್ನು ಕೊಡುತ್ತಾರೆ | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 17

God Rewards Small Acts of Service - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 17

November 17 | Daily Devotion | Work Out What He Works In | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 16

November 16 | Daily Devotion | Seek For The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit To Serve God And Others

Zac Poonen · Nov 15

November 15 | Daily Devotion | God Wants To Point Me Out To The Devil | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 14

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November 14 | Daily Devotion | Having Authority Over Satan | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 13

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.

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CFC Daily Devotions

November 30 | Daily Devotion | Every Trial That God Brings Can Lead You To Promotion | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 29, 2025 · 11m

The message uses Peter's denial of Christ to illustrate that God allows us to fall to humble us and teach us lessons. True faith is demonstrated not when we are perfect, but when we hit rock bottom and still believe in God's unconditional love and forgiveness. The speaker emphasizes that God's provision is reliable, citing 1 Corinthians 10:13 to assure listeners that God will never test us beyond our ability, always providing a way of escape.

CFC Daily Devotions

November 29 | Daily Devotion | A Father Who Provides For All Our Needs | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 28, 2025 · 11m

The speaker emphasizes that a Christian's ultimate reliance must be on God the Father, not on earthly systems like social security or wealth. He argues that the prayer, "Give us this day our daily bread," is a comprehensive request for all material necessities—food, shelter, and education—which points to a need for consistent work. Ultimately, the most crucial aspect of the Holy Spirit's gift is not speaking in tongues, but the deep, spontaneous knowledge and cry of knowing God as Father.

CFC Daily Devotions

November 28 | Daily Devotion | The One Who Is Forgiven Much Will Love Much | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 27, 2025 · 10m

Drawing from Luke 7, Zac Poonen teaches that those who recognize and understand the gravity of their sins are forgiven much and consequently love Jesus more. Using the example of the sinful woman who anointed Jesus' feet, he explains that true love for Christ grows not from committing great transgressions, but from seeing even small sins—unforgiveness, lustful thoughts, angry words—from God's perspective as serious violations. This deep understanding of sin's weight and Christ's forgiveness transforms believers into devoted followers.

CFC Daily Devotions

November 27 | Daily Devotion | The Love Of Jesus Will Make Us Forgive Others | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 26, 2025 · 7m

Jesus teaches that unforgiveness blocks our prayers from reaching God and prevents Him from forgiving our own sins. To have an effective prayer life, we must first seek reconciliation with those we've hurt and forgive everyone who has hurt us, remembering that Christ forgave even those who crucified Him—the greatest sin ever committed.

CFC Daily Devotions

November 26 | Daily Devotion | Meditate On The Love Of God To Do His Will | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 12m

The central message emphasizes that true love for Jesus stems from meditating on the depth of His prior love for us, as stated in 1 John 4:19. The speaker deeply analyzes the crucifixion, focusing on the three hours when Jesus bore the punishment for sin, experiencing what he termed 'hell'—the state of being forsaken by God. This profound realization of Christ's suffering for our sin should motivate us to hate sin and desire to follow Him completely, even over our own desires or perceived 'heavenly' goals.

CFC Daily Devotions

November 25 | Daily Devotion | Your Life Must Backup Your Teaching | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 24, 2025 · 9m

Zac Poonen emphasizes the critical importance of balancing personal conduct with doctrinal purity, drawing from Galatians 5:6 and 1 Timothy 4:16. He warns against spiritual pride that comes from standing firmly on correct doctrine while living a life that does not reflect that teaching—comparing it to walking on unequal legs. True Christian witness requires both right belief and right living to glorify God and effectively build God's kingdom.

33m

NCCF Church

Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 4

Zac Poonen · Nov 24, 2025 · 33m

Zac Poonen teaches that the Sermon on the Mount is Christianity's foundational message, emphasizing that believers can and must live victorious lives over sin through the power of the Holy Spirit, not merely receive forgiveness. He stresses that entering God's kingdom requires poverty of spirit—recognizing oneself as nothing apart from Christ—and genuine mourning over one's failure to reflect God's glory, which leads to strength and comfort from God.

CFC Daily Devotions

November 24 | Daily Devotion | Appreciate The Good First, Then Correct The Wrong | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 23, 2025 · 13m

God's pattern, as seen in scripture, is to first acknowledge and appreciate the good before addressing what is wrong. This principle is illustrated by God's dealings with Adam, the church in Ephesus, and the church in Thyatira, where praise precedes correction. The speaker advises that we should emulate this by being quick to encourage others, as focusing only on faults reveals a negative human nature, often stemming from jealousy.

59s

River of Life Christian Fellowship

Death to Self is only a passage to #resurrection of Christ! https://youtu.be/unZdyQdHhrU #zacpoonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 22, 2025 · 59s

The speaker emphasizes that daily life presents constant opportunities to die to one's own will and desires. He assures the audience that choosing this path of 'death' is not miserable because it is always followed by a resurrection, contrasting this with other philosophies that view self-denial as a miserable existence.

CFC Daily Devotions

November 23 | Daily Devotion | Keep Your Conscience Like You Keep Your Eyes | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 22, 2025 · 10m

The message emphasizes keeping one's conscience clear, comparing it to keeping one's eyes clean, as taught by Jesus. Ignoring small wrongdoings or sins, like ignoring dust in the eye, leads to spiritual blindness. Maintaining a clear conscience requires immediate repentance and seeking forgiveness for every wrong, which allows God's light to shine into one's life, leading to deeper understanding of scripture. Furthermore, the speaker warns that neglecting God's word and failing to repent can lead to spiritual dullness, making one unable to hear God's voice.

CFC Daily Devotions

November 22 | Daily Devotion | God Provides For The Righteous And Their Children | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 9m

David's testimony in Psalm 37 reveals that God provides for the righteous and blesses their descendants, not through accumulated wealth but through the fruit of righteous living. Zac Poonen emphasizes that keeping a good conscience—avoiding dishonest gain, repaying debts, and resisting covetousness—is the true inheritance to leave children and grandchildren, illustrating through examples like Zacchaeus how righteousness brings God's blessing that multiplies far beyond money alone.

CFC Daily Devotions

November 21 | Daily Devotion | Meditate On The Cross | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 20, 2025 · 8m

Zac Poonen exhorts believers to meditate on Christ's suffering on the cross and the depth of His love, emphasizing that true discipleship requires loving Jesus more than anything else on earth—family, career, reputation, or comfort. He warns against shallow Christianity motivated by desire for heaven rather than passionate love for Christ, calling believers to understand what Jesus endured (separation from God's presence) and to respond with wholehearted devotion and willingness to sacrifice everything.

CFC Daily Devotions

November 20 | Daily Devotion | Read Your Bible Everyday | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 19, 2025 · 9m

The speaker warns against being deceived by false teachings, especially concerning the signs of the last days, emphasizing that mere knowledge of the Bible is insufficient. True spiritual life requires diligent, deep study of Scripture, comparing what is heard with what is read, much like learning a new language. He stresses that believers must actively pursue understanding the Word of God to avoid spiritual complacency.

CFC Daily Devotions

November 19 | Daily Devotion | True Appreciation In Husband-Wife Relationship | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 18, 2025 · 10m

The speaker emphasizes that a husband's relationship with his wife is crucial because neglecting it can hinder his prayers, as stated in 1 Peter 3:7. He advises husbands to view their wives with understanding, recognizing both her physical weakness and her equal standing as a fellow heir. Genuine appreciation for one's wife must be expressed sincerely, even when she is not present to hear it.

28m

NCCF Church

Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 3

Zac Poonen · Nov 17, 2025 · 28m

Zac Poonen teaches on the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on being "poor in spirit" and mourning for sin. He uses illustrations showing how recognizing oneself as nothing before God multiplies one's value and effectiveness in the church, and emphasizes that genuine mourning comes from seeing Jesus's holiness and recognizing the gravity of sin, ultimately leading to compassion for others and true spiritual leadership.

CFC Daily Devotions

November 18 | Daily Devotion | A Life In Fellowship With Jesus | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 17, 2025 · 10m

The central message emphasizes that true salvation requires both faith and repentance, comparing them to the two necessary wires for electricity to flow. The speaker defines sin not just as breaking a law, but ultimately as anything that comes short of the glory of God, which is seen in Christ. He urges listeners to live with integrity in all areas of life, understanding that every word and action will be accounted for at the judgment seat of Christ.

57m

CFC India

The True Grace Of God | The Missing Messages In Today's Christianity | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 17, 2025 · 57m

The central message is that true Christian life requires the inner reality to match the outward appearance, a concept of 'living the truth.' This truth, realized through Jesus Christ, is superior to the external adherence to law. The speaker warns against hypocrisy, emphasizing that while one should confess sins only to God, one must never pretend to be okay or spiritual when one is not, as pretense leads to spiritual danger.

1h 9m

Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

Zac Poonen - What God Wants You and Your Church To Be | Austin CFC | 2025-11-16

Zac Poonen · Nov 17, 2025 · 1h 9m

The speaker emphasizes that preaching and speaking God's word must always be done with the primary motive of pleasing Jesus Christ, rather than seeking human approval. He urges the congregation to maintain a constant awareness of the Lord's presence during worship and meetings. Ultimately, the goal of church gatherings should be for every attendee to leave feeling personally convicted by the Lord's presence, as if they met with Him directly.

20m

CFC India

God Rewards Small Acts of Service | ದೇವರು ಚಿಕ್ಕ ಸೇವಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಗಳಿಗೆ ಪ್ರತಿಫಲವನ್ನು ಕೊಡುತ್ತಾರೆ | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 17, 2025 · 20m

The sermon emphasizes that God rewards small acts of service, drawing parallels from the Old Testament accounts of Joshua and Moses, and the principle of sowing and reaping. The speaker urges the congregation not to wait for grand miracles or prophets, but instead to focus on simple acts of kindness, such as helping a child cross the road or giving a small gift, as these small deeds are seen and rewarded by God.

CFC India

God Rewards Small Acts of Service - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 17, 2025 · 12m

The sermon emphasizes that God rewards small, humble acts of service, drawing parallels from the Old Testament accounts of Bezalel and the support given to Moses during battle. The speaker encourages the congregation to focus on these simple acts—like holding up a hand in prayer or helping a child—rather than seeking recognition for grand feats. Ultimately, the message urges believers to persevere in doing good works, knowing that sowing to the Spirit yields eternal life, as stated in Galatians 6:8-10.

CFC Daily Devotions

November 17 | Daily Devotion | Work Out What He Works In | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 16, 2025 · 12m

God works in believers to produce a passionate desire to do His will, and Christians must actively cooperate with this work through the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome sin and live obediently. Zac Poonen emphasizes that genuine spirituality is marked by a burning passion for God and His kingdom, not mere knowledge accumulation or surface religiosity, and that this passion energizes both the desire and ability to live righteously.

CFC Daily Devotions

November 16 | Daily Devotion | Seek For The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit To Serve God And Others

Zac Poonen · Nov 15, 2025 · 9m

Zac Poonen teaches that believers should earnestly seek the gifts of the Holy Spirit not for personal glory but to serve and bless others. Drawing from his own testimony of seeking the gift of prophecy for over 50 years, he emphasizes that God's grace provides abundance and supernatural enablement for every situation and ministry. He encourages all Christians to pursue spiritual gifts according to God's design, whether visible or hidden roles, trusting that God grants sufficiency for every good work.

CFC Daily Devotions

November 15 | Daily Devotion | God Wants To Point Me Out To The Devil | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 14, 2025 · 13m

The Holy Spirit convinces believers of three things: the necessity of depending on Jesus, the assurance of righteousness before God, and the definitive judgment of the devil on the cross. The speaker emphasizes that the church must be a visible testimony to the devil, demonstrating the mystery of Christ where all social, racial, and cultural distinctions are broken down. Ultimately, believers should live lives—in private, in their families, and in their church—that are so evident in their devotion to God that they silence the devil's accusations.