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23mZac Poonen - Submission to Authorities
Zac Poonen · Oct 7
9mOctober 7 | Daily Devotion | Live By Every Single Word From The Mouth Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 6
11mOctober 6 | Daily Devotion | Respect God's Word By Reading It | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 5
12mOctober 5 | Daily Devotion | The New And Living Way Into The Most Holy Place | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 4
11mOctober 4 | Daily Devotion | Fulfil God's Plan For Your Life By Denying Yourself Daily | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 3
9mOctober 3 | Daily Devotion | The Proper Working Of Each Individual Part | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 2
1h 5mHow to Prosper in Everything We Do — Zac Poonen — October 1, 2025
Zac Poonen · Oct 2
10mOctober 2 | Daily Devotion | The Father Himself Loves Us! Live A Life Centered In Him | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 1
3h 0mZac Poonen: Personal Questions – Honest Answers (Dec.2003)
Zac Poonen · Oct 1
11mOctober 1 | Daily Devotion | The Security That Jesus Had | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 30
12mSeptember 30 | Daily Devotion | Cleansed, Justified And Filled With The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 29
44mZac Poonen - Building the Walls Around the Church
Zac Poonen · Sep 29
36mHolding Fast Our Assurance Until the End - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 29
12mSeptember 29 | Daily Devotion | Confessed Sins Are All Cleansed | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 28
10mSeptember 28 | Daily Devotion | Mercy Of God To The Repentant Sinner | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 27
50mWhat Genuine Reverence for God Produces - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 27
11mSeptember 27 | Daily Devotion | Do Not Accuse, And Delight In The Fear Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 26
10mSeptember 26 | Daily Devotion | Judge Yourself And Be Merciful To Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 25
9mSeptember 25 | Daily Devotion | Genuine Reverence For God Leads To A Cautious Approach To Judgment
Zac Poonen · Sep 24
10mSeptember 24 |Daily Devotion |The Foundation Of Wisdom And Learning From The Dying Thief |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 23
9mSeptember 23 | Daily Devotion | The Essence Of Faith And God's Unconditional Love | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 22
20mCompleting God’s Plan for Our Lives - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 22
10mSeptember 22 | Daily Devotion | The Journey To Deeper Repentance And Fulfilling God's Unique Plan
Zac Poonen · Sep 21
9mSeptember 21 | Daily Devotion | A Job For Living, But Your Time For Church Building | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 20
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.
23mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Submission to Authorities
Zac Poonen · Oct 7, 2025 · 23m
Zac Poonen teaches that Christians must decrease so Christ can increase, particularly through submission to all authorities—at work, home, and in government. He argues that rebellion against authority is the root sin, illustrated through Genesis 3 where Eve's first sin was failing to consult Adam's authority rather than eating the fruit, and Adam's first sin was failing to assert his God-given headship. Submission to authority, whether to employers, spouses, parents, or government, is God's command and the means by which the life of Jesus is manifested in us.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
October 7 | Daily Devotion | Live By Every Single Word From The Mouth Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 6, 2025 · 9m
The central message emphasizes that human life must be sustained by every word proceeding from God, not merely by material means. The speaker urges listeners to take God's Word seriously, both for personal growth and for teaching their children, warning against spiritual complacency. He encourages daily Bible reading, citing Jesus' reliance on scripture to overcome temptation, and stresses that a life truly lived for Christ requires constant immersion in God's Word.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 6 | Daily Devotion | Respect God's Word By Reading It | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 5, 2025 · 11m
The speaker strongly encourages the audience to read and systematically study the Bible daily, emphasizing that neglecting God's Word is an insult to God and Jesus Christ. He shares personal accounts of how consistent Bible study provided him with divine direction regarding his life, marriage, and overcoming temptation. Ultimately, the message stresses appreciating the gift of having the Bible in one's own language.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
October 5 | Daily Devotion | The New And Living Way Into The Most Holy Place | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 4, 2025 · 12m
Jesus demonstrated complete submission to the Father's will, even in Gethsemane, which ultimately opened the way to the most holy place. Following this example, true discipleship requires a daily, radical self-denial—replacing personal will with God's will. The speaker warns that merely claiming to be 'born again' without giving up personal ambitions and plans is insufficient; true commitment is like a marriage where one gives up all personal autonomy to the spouse.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 4 | Daily Devotion | Fulfil God's Plan For Your Life By Denying Yourself Daily | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 3, 2025 · 11m
The central message is that every life is pre-planned by God, as established before the world's foundation. To fulfill this divine plan, one must daily deny oneself and live by dependence on Christ, symbolizing a death to the world. This commitment to fulfilling God's specific calling is the ultimate goal for every believer.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
October 3 | Daily Devotion | The Proper Working Of Each Individual Part | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 2, 2025 · 9m
The sermon emphasizes that the Church is built by the proper functioning of every individual part, drawing an analogy to the human body. The speaker challenges the congregation to move beyond mere attendance and actively participate in the 'inner core' of the church. True participation requires daily dying to self, allowing the life of Jesus to be manifested through one's actions and choices in daily life, which ultimately blesses others.
1h 5mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
How to Prosper in Everything We Do — Zac Poonen — October 1, 2025
Zac Poonen · Oct 2, 2025 · 1h 5m
The speaker emphasizes that true prosperity in all areas of life comes from delighting in the law of the Lord, as stated in Psalm 1. He warns against following the advice of wicked people and stresses that mere reading of scripture is insufficient; one must cultivate a deep, joyful delight in God's word. Spiritual growth comes not from academic knowledge but from allowing the heart to respond to God's word through meditation and consistent study.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
October 2 | Daily Devotion | The Father Himself Loves Us! Live A Life Centered In Him | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 1, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that true Christian life must be centered on the love of the Father, not on personal desires or worldly achievements. The speaker contrasts the superficial focus of some modern evangelism, which centers on material blessings, with the profound security found in knowing the Father's love. This security leads one to willingly submit to and desire to do the Father's will, even when it is difficult.
3h 0mCFC India
Zac Poonen: Personal Questions – Honest Answers (Dec.2003)
Zac Poonen · Oct 1, 2025 · 3h 0m
The speaker discusses his journey of faith, emphasizing that true assurance of salvation comes not from good upbringing or good deeds, but from God's sovereign choice and love. He shares that his certainty came from anchoring himself to John 6:37, and he affirms that his faith is based on God's word rather than on dramatic spiritual experiences. He concludes by noting that his awareness of sin and God's grace has deepened over time.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 1 | Daily Devotion | The Security That Jesus Had | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 30, 2025 · 11m
The central message is that true security and spiritual life are found not in external sources like groups, jobs, or even other people, but in a deep, personal relationship with the Father. The speaker warns that relying on the church community or material security can lead to spiritual complacency, causing believers to neglect their direct relationship with God. He emphasizes that Jesus' life exemplified this security by always being connected to the Father, and believers must learn to pray directly to the Father.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
September 30 | Daily Devotion | Cleansed, Justified And Filled With The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 29, 2025 · 12m
The message emphasizes that true cleansing comes from the blood of Christ, which not only forgives sins but also justifies us, declaring us righteous as if we had never sinned. This understanding should lead believers to take sin seriously and to maintain humility, remembering that our endurance until the end relies on this finished work. Furthermore, the speaker advises believers to stand firm in truth, resist accusations from the devil, and avoid despising others.
44mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Building the Walls Around the Church
Zac Poonen · Sep 29, 2025 · 44m
Drawing from Nehemiah's burden to rebuild Jerusalem's walls, Zac Poonen teaches that effective church members must have a deep concern for the spiritual condition and purity of the local church. He emphasizes that the walls of Jerusalem symbolize separation from worldliness and salvation, while the gates represent praise; when these walls break down, the church becomes indistinguishable from the world, allowing compromises like divorce, false baptism practices, and worldly spirit to infiltrate. Christians must actively stand against corruption and backsliding to maintain the church's holiness and function as a true reflection of Jesus.
36mCFC India
Holding Fast Our Assurance Until the End - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 29, 2025 · 36m
The message emphasizes holding fast to faith until the end by maintaining a sincere longing for God, even when others might judge or discourage. The speaker uses examples like Zacchaeus, the woman caught in adultery, and the thief on the cross to illustrate God's boundless mercy for sinners. Ultimately, achieving a holy life requires not just asking for it, but passionately hunger and thirsting for it, which must then lead to practicing mercy toward others.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
September 29 | Daily Devotion | Confessed Sins Are All Cleansed | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 28, 2025 · 12m
The message emphasizes that every Christian must live as a full-time witness for Christ, embodying the characteristics of a servant of the Lord. Key virtues include never being quarrelsome, showing kindness to everyone—especially those who are unkind—and being able to teach what little one knows of Christ. Furthermore, the speaker stresses the importance of patience, mercy, and gentleness when correcting others, recognizing that these acts can lead to repentance and salvation.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
September 28 | Daily Devotion | Mercy Of God To The Repentant Sinner | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 27, 2025 · 10m
The message emphasizes the importance of holding fast in faith and highlights God's boundless mercy, exemplified by Jesus' compassion for sinners like Zacchaeus, the woman caught in adultery, and the thief on the cross. True spiritual progress requires not only a passionate hunger for holiness but also the corresponding virtue of mercy towards others, even those who are far from righteousness.
50mCFC India
What Genuine Reverence for God Produces - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 27, 2025 · 50m
The core message is that pleasing God requires only faith, which is simply believing that the Creator loves us unconditionally, regardless of our imperfections. The speaker emphasizes that God's love is superior to any earthly love, and we must overcome the tendency to feel condemned by remembering God's boundless goodness. This understanding of God's love is what constitutes true faith.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
September 27 | Daily Devotion | Do Not Accuse, And Delight In The Fear Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 26, 2025 · 11m
The central message is a warning against judging or accusing others, drawing parallels between the accuser, Satan, and the tendency to criticize others. The speaker emphasizes that genuine reverence for God leads to self-judgment rather than judging others. He cites scripture to support that true discernment, like that shown by Jesus, looks at the heart and the potential for repentance, not just outward actions.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
September 26 | Daily Devotion | Judge Yourself And Be Merciful To Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 25, 2025 · 10m
The central message is a strong admonition against judging others, drawing heavily from James 4 and Matthew 7. The speaker emphasizes that judging belongs only to God, who is the sole judge. Instead of judging, believers are called to be witnesses to Christ's love and to judge themselves, recognizing that everyone is at a different spiritual level or 'grade.' Therefore, we must always assume others are ignorant and extend mercy.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
September 25 | Daily Devotion | Genuine Reverence For God Leads To A Cautious Approach To Judgment
Zac Poonen · Sep 24, 2025 · 9m
Genuine reverence for God is characterized by a deep respect that influences how we process information, teaching us not to judge by what we merely see or hear. The speaker emphasizes that true reverence, which is linked to the fullness of the Holy Spirit, requires us to recognize the limitations of our own perception and understanding. This principle should guide us in judging others less, trusting that God alone is the ultimate judge.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
September 24 |Daily Devotion |The Foundation Of Wisdom And Learning From The Dying Thief |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 23, 2025 · 10m
The speaker uses the example of the dying thief on the cross to illustrate the importance of having a genuine reverence for God. He emphasizes that this reverence, described as the 'fear of the Lord,' is the fundamental basis for all wisdom, comparing it to learning the ABCs before moving to higher studies. He warns that many modern Christians skip this foundational learning, leading to instability, and urges the audience to prioritize learning to respect and revere God.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
September 23 | Daily Devotion | The Essence Of Faith And God's Unconditional Love | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 22, 2025 · 9m
The central message emphasizes that pleasing God requires only faith—the simple belief that the creator of the universe loves us unconditionally, just as an earthly parent does. The speaker cautions against feeling condemned by high standards of holiness, reminding the audience that God's love is greater than any earthly love. Ultimately, the sermon urges believers to constantly remember God's boundless goodness when compared to their own efforts.
20mCFC India
Completing God’s Plan for Our Lives - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 22, 2025 · 20m
The speaker emphasizes that life itself is a miracle, drawing from Psalm 139 to show that God knew and planned for every detail of our lives before we were born. He stresses that while God forgives past sins, true repentance involves a deep sorrow that motivates one to actively cooperate with God's plan for the remaining years. The message urges listeners to take their relationship with God seriously, lest they waste time through casualness or disobedience.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
September 22 | Daily Devotion | The Journey To Deeper Repentance And Fulfilling God's Unique Plan
Zac Poonen · Sep 21, 2025 · 10m
The speaker emphasizes that Christian growth involves discovering new areas of unchristian behavior, such as expecting thanks from others, which he learned to release. He draws a parallel from Jesus' life, noting that Jesus focused entirely on finishing the work God gave him, regardless of opportunities for broader travel. Ultimately, the message urges listeners to take their life seriously, seek God's pre-ordained plan, and maintain a good conscience by practicing deep repentance and forgiving others.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
September 21 | Daily Devotion | A Job For Living, But Your Time For Church Building | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 20, 2025 · 9m
The central message emphasizes that the Church is a New Covenant concept, not found in the Old Testament, and requires a deep understanding of God's truth, which is often obscured by the devil. True understanding comes not from mere study, but from humility, which grants revelation from the Holy Spirit. Believers must commit to a local church body, recognizing that building up the church—a unified, responsible family—is the most enduring work, surpassing even evangelism.