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May 5 | Daily Devotion | The Lack Of The Fear Of God Leads To False Grace | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · May 5

May 4 | Daily Devotion | The Advantage Of Learning The Fear Of God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · May 3

1h 46m

30th April 2026 - Session 1 - The Example Jesus Set For Us By His Life - Bro Zac

Zac Poonen · Apr 30

April 24 | Daily Devotion | God Is Looking For Blameless Men Not Perfect Men | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 23

1h 16m

RLCF Men's Conference 2026 Q&A Session #2 — Zac Poonen — April 18, 2026

Zac Poonen · Apr 22

51m

6. Four Things That Happened on the Cross — Zac Poonen — April 18, 2026

Zac Poonen · Apr 22

47m

7. The Great Mystery of Godliness — Zac Poonen — April 19, 2026

Zac Poonen · Apr 22

49m

1. First Steps to Be a Man of God — Zac Poonen — April 17, 2026

Zac Poonen · Apr 22

1h 43m

Controlling Our Tongue | ನಮ್ಮ ನಾಲಿಗೆಯನ್ನು ನಿಯಂತ್ರಿಸುವುದು | Zac Poonen | Kannada

Zac Poonen · Apr 22

April 20 | Daily Devotion | Pursue Love More Than Anything Else | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 19

April 16 | Daily Devotion | True Grace Should Strengthen Our Heart | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 15

April 15 | Daily Devotion | Contentment Brings Great Spiritual Profit | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 14

April 13 | Daily Devotion | Be Aware Of The Lord's Presence To Overcome Sin | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 12

April 12 | Daily Devotion | Are You Freed From Your Sins? | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 11

April 9 | Daily Devotion | Stand Apart From The World | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 8

March 27 | Daily Devotion | All Grace Abounds To Those Who Give Their All To God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 26

March 25 | Daily Devotion | God Gives According To The Measure In Which You Give | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 24

March 21 | Daily Devotion | Disciplining Our Body Is Very Important To Run The Christian Race

Zac Poonen · Mar 20

March 18 | Daily Devotion | Mercy Triumphs Over Judgement | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 17

57m

Zac Poonen -The example of Job is a Challenge to Us | Austin CFC | 2026-03-11

Zac Poonen · Mar 14

March 11 | Daily Devotion | Discern Every Spirit And Keep Your Conscience Clear | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 10

March 10 | Daily Devotion | Put God First In Your Life | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 9

March 9 | Daily Devotion | Are You Giving God Your Best? | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 8

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March 8 | Daily Devotion | Persevering In Love And Faithfulness To Our Bridegroom | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 7

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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Zac Poonen · holiness

CFC Daily Devotions

May 5 | Daily Devotion | The Lack Of The Fear Of God Leads To False Grace | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · May 5, 2026 · 10m

Zac Poonen teaches that a proper understanding of God's grace must be built upon the foundation of the fear of God, which has been neglected in modern Christianity. He argues that many Christians have adopted a false grace that permits sinful living, when in fact those under the new covenant should live with greater holiness than those under the old covenant, and that true obedience and respect must be established from childhood. The absence of the fear of God has led to widespread spiritual compromise and a distorted gospel that bears no resemblance to the transformative power Christ demonstrated through his own obedience.

CFC Daily Devotions

May 4 | Daily Devotion | The Advantage Of Learning The Fear Of God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · May 3, 2026 · 9m

Zac Poonen explains that Jewish converts to Christianity had a significant advantage over those from godless backgrounds because they were first taught to fear God and hate evil through the law before understanding grace. He argues that learning the fear of God is foundational to wisdom and righteousness, and without this foundation, modern Christians often struggle with persistent sin despite hearing messages about grace for decades. The lack of fear of God in Christian teaching and practice has resulted in widespread moral compromise in churches today.

1h 46m

CFC Bangalore Live

30th April 2026 - Session 1 - The Example Jesus Set For Us By His Life - Bro Zac

Zac Poonen · Apr 30, 2026 · 1h 46m

Brother Zac emphasizes that the central purpose of Christianity is not merely escaping hell and going to heaven, but rather manifesting and partaking of Christ's life daily through transformation into His likeness. He challenges believers to evaluate whether they are truly growing in Christ's character and nature, evidenced by how those around them—family, spouses, and community—can testify to their increasing Christlikeness, a message CFC has proclaimed for fifty years without seeking money or offerings from the church.

CFC Daily Devotions

April 24 | Daily Devotion | God Is Looking For Blameless Men Not Perfect Men | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 23, 2026 · 11m

Zac Poonen teaches that God seeks blameless men, not perfect men. Blamelessness means having a clear conscience before God by immediately confessing and repenting of any sin the Holy Spirit convicts us of, and continuously growing in awareness of sin and corruption in our hearts. This involves vertical honesty with God and upright dealings with others, representing the first and foundational thing God desires from His people.

1h 16m

River of Life Christian Fellowship

RLCF Men's Conference 2026 Q&A Session #2 — Zac Poonen — April 18, 2026

Zac Poonen · Apr 22, 2026 · 1h 16m

The speaker emphasizes that Christians must cultivate genuine joy, which stems not from outward appearance but from an inner conviction of forgiveness. He stresses that true happiness comes from having nothing held against any person, urging the audience to practice radical forgiveness, mirroring Jesus' prayer on the cross. This process of forgiving others is presented as essential for one's own spiritual growth and reconciliation with God.

51m

River of Life Christian Fellowship

6. Four Things That Happened on the Cross — Zac Poonen — April 18, 2026

Zac Poonen · Apr 22, 2026 · 51m

The speaker emphasizes that the true measure of a church is not its size, but whether it is gathered by the Holy Spirit in the name of Jesus. He recounts his own experience leaving a Baptist church and starting a new work with his wife, stressing that the focus must be on holiness and a right relationship with God rather than institutional affiliation or money. The message calls for a crucial decision regarding adherence to the Spirit's guidance over established doctrine.

47m

River of Life Christian Fellowship

7. The Great Mystery of Godliness — Zac Poonen — April 19, 2026

Zac Poonen · Apr 22, 2026 · 47m

The speaker emphasizes that diligent Bible study is crucial because it reveals how God wants us to live, not just how to solve our problems. He teaches that the 'great mystery of godliness' is found in Christ coming in the flesh, which signifies that true holiness is not merely avoiding sin, but completely yielding one's self-will to God's will, as exemplified by Jesus in Gethsemane. This surrender of self-will is the essence of a holy life.

49m

River of Life Christian Fellowship

1. First Steps to Be a Man of God — Zac Poonen — April 17, 2026

Zac Poonen · Apr 22, 2026 · 49m

The speaker draws from Ezekiel 22 to emphasize the need for a man willing to build a 'wall of separation' between the church and the world. He argues that the defining characteristic that separates humanity from animals is the conscience, which is given by the Spirit. Therefore, to be a man God desires, one must prioritize guarding their conscience above their mind or body, warning against treating the cleansing power of Christ's blood casually.

1h 43m

CFC India

Controlling Our Tongue | ನಮ್ಮ ನಾಲಿಗೆಯನ್ನು ನಿಯಂತ್ರಿಸುವುದು | Zac Poonen | Kannada

Zac Poonen · Apr 22, 2026 · 1h 43m

The sermon emphasizes the need for balance in all areas of life, warning against neglecting the most important aspects of faith for minor details. Drawing parallels to biblical warnings, the speaker stresses that true spiritual growth involves moving forward in maturity rather than stagnating in past achievements. A major focus is on the need to guard the tongue, as leakage in speech can drain spiritual power and lead to a life burdened by inconsistency.

CFC Daily Devotions

April 20 | Daily Devotion | Pursue Love More Than Anything Else | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 19, 2026 · 9m

Zac Poonen calls believers to prioritize love above all else, warning against getting caught up in minor doctrinal matters while neglecting the central law of love for others. He emphasizes that true spiritual growth comes not from external rules or one's own efforts, but from asking God to fill us with His nature and Holy Spirit to enable genuine, Christ-like love toward all people, even those difficult to love.

CFC Daily Devotions

April 16 | Daily Devotion | True Grace Should Strengthen Our Heart | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 15, 2026 · 12m

True grace is not merely forgiveness for continued sin, but God's power to transform us into Christ's likeness and free us from sin itself. Zac Poonen contrasts this true grace—which strengthens the heart and produces godly living—with false grace that only addresses guilt while leaving believers in spiritual defeat, arguing that God's grace accomplishes far more in us than most believers actually experience or believe possible.

CFC Daily Devotions

April 15 | Daily Devotion | Contentment Brings Great Spiritual Profit | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 14, 2026 · 11m

Zac Poonen teaches that true godliness must be accompanied by contentment across all areas of life—finances, gifts, health, marriage, church fellowship, and employment. Without contentment, godliness becomes counterfeit and cannot produce the great spiritual profit God intends; believers must learn to be content with their circumstances while still faithfully pursuing legitimate goals, recognizing that God gives each person exactly what suits them.

CFC Daily Devotions

April 13 | Daily Devotion | Be Aware Of The Lord's Presence To Overcome Sin | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 12, 2026 · 12m

Zac Poonen teaches that awareness of God's presence is a foundational practice for overcoming sin. He encourages believers to cultivate constant consciousness of Christ's presence, especially in corporate worship, rather than engaging in self-pity or introspection; true victory comes from fixing our eyes on Jesus and recognizing his worthiness of praise rather than looking inward at our problems.

CFC Daily Devotions

April 12 | Daily Devotion | Are You Freed From Your Sins? | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 11, 2026 · 9m

Zac Poonen emphasizes that being freed from sin is crucial for spiritual growth beyond initial salvation. He warns believers not to remain content with repeated cycles of sinning and forgiveness, but rather to pursue progressive sanctification and victory over sin through the presence of Christ, while being vigilant against temptation and taking sin seriously as a weighty matter with eternal consequences.

CFC Daily Devotions

April 9 | Daily Devotion | Stand Apart From The World | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 8, 2026 · 10m

Zac Poonen uses Noah's example to challenge Christians to maintain a clear, visible separation from worldly values and priorities. Drawing a sharp line between the believer's eternal focus and the world's temporary concerns is not merely about avoiding certain behaviors, but about demonstrating through daily choices and sacrifice that Christ and God's kingdom are primary, not secondary to comfort and acceptance. Parents especially must model this commitment and maintain spiritual authority by living it out authentically, not merely preaching it.

CFC Daily Devotions

March 27 | Daily Devotion | All Grace Abounds To Those Who Give Their All To God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 26, 2026 · 11m

Zac Poonen teaches that God blesses those who surrender everything to Him without holding back, just as Jesus gave all to His Father. Using biblical principles like the law of sowing and reaping and the burnt offering, he emphasizes that partial commitment blocks God's fullness, including the Holy Spirit's power, and that cheerful, complete giving opens the floodgates of God's grace.

CFC Daily Devotions

March 25 | Daily Devotion | God Gives According To The Measure In Which You Give | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 24, 2026 · 10m

Zac Poonen teaches that God gives grace and blessing according to the measure of total commitment and sacrifice we give to Him, using Jesus as the ultimate example of one who gave everything to His Father. Drawing from Luke 6:38 and Philippians 2, he challenges believers to examine whether they truly prioritize God's work above their own interests, secular jobs, and family plans, warning that partial commitment results in only a fraction of what God could accomplish through us. The fundamental principle is that genuine devotion requires willingness to sacrifice everything—our time, energy, and plans—just as Jesus did, and only then will God fully commit His resources and gifts to us.

CFC Daily Devotions

March 21 | Daily Devotion | Disciplining Our Body Is Very Important To Run The Christian Race

Zac Poonen · Mar 20, 2026 · 12m

Zac Poonen teaches that disciplining the body is essential for running the Christian race successfully, drawing on 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. Using the example of Olympic athletes who practice self-control in eating, sleeping, and training, he emphasizes that believers must similarly discipline their bodies in three key areas—food, sleep, and sexuality—to avoid disqualification at the end. He illustrates practical discipline through fasting, which breaks slavery to food, builds compassion for the hungry, and strengthens spiritual authority, citing Jesus and the early church as models of balanced discipline.

CFC Daily Devotions

March 18 | Daily Devotion | Mercy Triumphs Over Judgement | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 17, 2026 · 9m

Jesus demonstrated that mercy triumphs over judgment by listening to the Father when confronted with the woman caught in adultery. Rather than enforcing the law rigidly, Jesus showed compassion while maintaining the law's integrity, teaching us to be strict with ourselves but merciful toward others, knowing that God will treat us with the same mercy we extend to others.

57m

Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

Zac Poonen -The example of Job is a Challenge to Us | Austin CFC | 2026-03-11

Zac Poonen · Mar 14, 2026 · 57m

The speaker emphasizes that human life cannot be sustained by physical needs alone but must rely on God's word. He discusses the need for discipline in areas like food, sleep, and sexual desire, noting that while these are natural desires, excess leads to spiritual neglect. The message concludes by referencing Job 31, highlighting a high standard of moral conduct—such as making a covenant with one's eyes—that is expected of believers.

CFC Daily Devotions

March 11 | Daily Devotion | Discern Every Spirit And Keep Your Conscience Clear | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 10, 2026 · 11m

Zac Poonen teaches on the importance of discerning spirits rather than condemning, emphasizing that preachers communicate not just words but their spiritual character to listeners. He stresses that maintaining a clear conscience before God and man—by promptly confessing sin, asking forgiveness, and addressing wrongs—is essential for being in the resurrection of the righteous, countering false accusations that this represents salvation by works.

CFC Daily Devotions

March 10 | Daily Devotion | Put God First In Your Life | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 9, 2026 · 10m

Zac Poonen teaches that Christians must put God first in every area of life, following the example of Abel who offered his best to God. Drawing from Malachi 1:11 and Hebrews 11:4, he emphasizes that true readiness for Christ's return requires wholehearted commitment without compromise—refusing to give God leftover time, resources, or energy, but rather the first and best of what we have. He warns that believers who compromise their convictions for worldly gain or convenience will shrink back in shame when Christ appears, while those who maintain clear consciences and prioritize God above all will be ready to meet Him.

CFC Daily Devotions

March 9 | Daily Devotion | Are You Giving God Your Best? | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 8, 2026 · 8m

Zac Poonen contrasts two types of believers represented by Cain and Abel: those who give God their leftover time, energy, and resources versus those who give Him their best. Using biblical examples from Genesis 4 and Malachi 1, he emphasizes that true worship requires offering God the very best, not what is convenient or surplus, and warns that compromising preachers who fail to proclaim this truth will answer to God when their congregants miss out on God's blessing.