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12mApril 15 | Daily Devotion | The Most Important Ministry Everyone Should Have | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 14
9mApril 13 | Daily Devotion | Family Life Is Very Important In Building The Body Of Christ |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 12
9mApril 12 | Daily Devotion | Old Covenant Or New Covenant Christian? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 11
1h 5mJesus Listened to the Father and Blessed Needy Individuals — Zac Poonen — April 7, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 9
1h 5mDiscipleship and Obeying Jesus' Commands — Zac Poonen — April 6, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 9
9mApril 8 | Daily Devotion | Be Like Jesus In Attitude, Humility And Taking Up The Cross | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 7
12mApril 7 | Daily Devotion | God Had Provided Something Better For Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6
12mApril 4 | Daily Devotion | The Humility of Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 3
15mApril 3 | Daily Devotion | Take Up Your Cross Daily | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 2
15mApril 2 | Daily Devotion | Act Like Men | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 1
53mKnow This - That Satan is a Defeated Enemy — Zac Poonen — March 31, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 1
12mApril 1 | Daily Devotion | Trusting In God's Purpose For Our Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 31
10mMarch 28 | Daily Devotion | Presenting A Pure Offering And Breaking Free From Traditions |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 27
11mMarch 22 | Daily Devotion | The Way To See Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 21
12mMarch 20 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Gave Us A New Commandment | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 19
8mMarch 16 | Daily Devotion | Become Like Little Children | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 15
15mMarch 13 | Daily Devotion | Learning To Be A Servant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 12
8mMarch 12 | Daily Devotion | Love The Church And Give Yourself For It | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 11
14mMarch 11 | Daily Devotion | Having The Attitude Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 10
12mMarch 9 | Daily Devotion | Seeking To Follow In The Footsteps Of Jesus Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 8
58mFollow Jesus' Example in Studying the Bible — Zac Poonen — March 6, 2024
Zac Poonen · Mar 7
10mMarch 6 | Daily Devotion | Let Your Home Be Heaven On Earth! | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 5
1h 30mZac Poonen - A Right Attitude Towards Money
Zac Poonen · Mar 4
16mZac Poonen - The Right Way to Break Bread Together
Zac Poonen · Mar 3
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.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
April 15 | Daily Devotion | The Most Important Ministry Everyone Should Have | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 14, 2024 · 12m
The central message is that the most vital pursuit in life is seeking the glory of the Lord, exemplified by David's desire to dwell in God's presence rather than asking for worldly comforts. The speaker advises believers to prioritize spending time with Jesus, like Mary at his feet, over being overly focused on ministry tasks. Ultimately, true spiritual life is found in seeking God's face, which guarantees provision and strength.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 13 | Daily Devotion | Family Life Is Very Important In Building The Body Of Christ |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 12, 2024 · 9m
The central message emphasizes that a strong church is built upon strong, godly homes. Key advice for marriage includes practicing forgiveness quickly and never going to bed angry. For parenting, the speaker stresses training children in the ways of the Lord by teaching them scripture, encouraging them often, and being present for them, especially during difficult teenage years.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 12 | Daily Devotion | Old Covenant Or New Covenant Christian? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 11, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that true New Covenant Christianity is not defined by doctrinal knowledge, but by a life transformation that mirrors Christ. The speaker warns against being satisfied with intellectual understanding of scripture, emphasizing that one must constantly compare their life to Jesus' life. Purification is a lifelong process where the believer must actively crucify their own fleshly desires, unlike the instantaneous burial of the old self.
1h 5mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus Listened to the Father and Blessed Needy Individuals — Zac Poonen — April 7, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 9, 2024 · 1h 5m
Jesus demonstrated a pattern of focusing on individuals rather than just large crowds, often being led by the Father in his actions. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian service requires obedience and waiting for the Lord's prompting, rather than being driven by personal need or ambition. He encourages developing the daily habit of opening one's heart to hear God's guidance first thing in the morning.
1h 5mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Discipleship and Obeying Jesus' Commands — Zac Poonen — April 6, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 9, 2024 · 1h 5m
The central message is that building a church requires more than just preaching the gospel; it demands making disciples who are taught to obey every command of Jesus. The speaker contrasts a mere convert, who only wants to go to heaven, with a true disciple, who commits to following and doing what Christ commanded. He emphasizes that this commitment to obedience is the condition for Christ's promise to be with them.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 8 | Daily Devotion | Be Like Jesus In Attitude, Humility And Taking Up The Cross | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 7, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that the Christian life is defined by humility, exemplified by Jesus Christ. The speaker urges listeners to adopt the attitude found in Christ, referencing Philippians 2:5, and to learn from Jesus' example of gentleness and humility found in Matthew 11:29. True humility is internal and cannot be faked through reputation, and this focus on Christ is reinforced by fixing our eyes on Him, especially through the ultimate act of humility on the cross (Hebrews 12:2).
12mCFC Daily Devotions
April 7 | Daily Devotion | God Had Provided Something Better For Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6, 2024 · 12m
The central message is that the greatest calling for Christians is not performing spectacular miracles or doing impressive works, but rather following Jesus' example. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life involves continually depending on the Holy Spirit and modeling Christ's example in daily living, such as attitude toward sin, money, and family. He concludes by pointing to Hebrews 12:1-2, stating that running the race by looking unto Jesus is far superior to any historical miracle.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
April 4 | Daily Devotion | The Humility of Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 3, 2024 · 12m
The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship means emulating the humility of Jesus, which is best seen not in grand miracles but in simple acts like washing feet. He argues that the world sees God's greatness in creation, but a true disciple sees it in Christ's humility. Furthermore, he points to the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew, noting that its inclusion of women from morally questionable backgrounds (Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba) proves that Jesus came to call sinners to repentance, not just the righteous.
15mCFC Daily Devotions
April 3 | Daily Devotion | Take Up Your Cross Daily | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 2, 2024 · 15m
The central message is to follow the example of Jesus Christ by taking up the cross daily, which requires constant self-denial and humility. The speaker contrasts this daily walk with the failures of others, emphasizing that true discipleship means actively choosing to love, forgive, and submit even when provoked. Failing to take up the cross daily makes one an enemy of Christ.
15mCFC Daily Devotions
April 2 | Daily Devotion | Act Like Men | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 1, 2024 · 15m
The central message is that true manhood, as exemplified by Christ, is not about physical strength but about living a life of profound humility and faithfulness. The speaker urges listeners to look to Jesus as the model for enduring the cross daily, which is presented as the better thing compared to the miracles of the Old Covenant. Disciples must be willing to endure reproach and go outside the comfort of compromising Christianity to follow Christ.
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Know This - That Satan is a Defeated Enemy — Zac Poonen — March 31, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 1, 2024 · 53m
The speaker teaches that the Gospel is more than just forgiveness for sins; it requires understanding that sin is coming short of the life of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that believers must press forward daily in Christlikeness, rather than remaining in a perpetual state of spiritual infancy. Furthermore, he stresses that just as Christ canceled our debt to God, we must forgive others by choosing not to remember their sins, living instead by our will rather than our memory.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
April 1 | Daily Devotion | Trusting In God's Purpose For Our Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 31, 2024 · 12m
The central message emphasizes learning to hear God's voice primarily through deep study of the Bible, rather than relying on dreams or fleeting messages. The speaker uses the example of Joseph to illustrate that God can use even the greatest evil—like betrayal and imprisonment—to bring about a greater good, mirroring the cross of Christ. Ultimately, true discipleship involves trusting God's overarching purpose even when facing personal suffering or the malice of others.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
March 28 | Daily Devotion | Presenting A Pure Offering And Breaking Free From Traditions |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 27, 2024 · 10m
The speaker emphasizes that God desires an offering that is pure, not merely ritualistic or cheap. He uses biblical examples, such as the blood on the door and the Red Sea crossing, to illustrate that true spiritual life requires a complete break from old ways, symbolized by obedience. The core message is that genuine spiritual growth comes from obedience to scripture, not from maintaining traditions or pleasing people, especially when it means confronting established norms.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
March 22 | Daily Devotion | The Way To See Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 21, 2024 · 11m
To see Jesus clearly, one must be willing to undergo a profound 'brokenness,' much like a grain of wheat that must fall into the ground to produce much fruit. This willingness requires prioritizing the desire to see Jesus over maintaining one's earthly attractiveness or reputation within the church. True fruitfulness comes not from being preserved, but from being broken open, echoing examples like Mary breaking the costly perfume jar.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
March 20 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Gave Us A New Commandment | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 19, 2024 · 12m
The central message is that the 'new commandment' to love one another, as exemplified by Jesus' love, requires a self-sacrificial commitment. This love demands that believers be willing to die to their own self-will, even when facing criticism or correction from others. Furthermore, the speaker notes that a sign of God's love in mature Christianity is not just encouragement, but also discipline and rebuke.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
March 16 | Daily Devotion | Become Like Little Children | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 15, 2024 · 8m
The central message is that to enter God's Kingdom, one must become like a little child, characterized by profound humility. The speaker contrasts this childlike humility with the tendency in the church to compare oneself to others or seek status. He emphasizes that true discipleship involves decreasing self-importance so that Christ can increase, and warns against looking down on or stumbling over the vulnerable, especially children.
15mCFC Daily Devotions
March 13 | Daily Devotion | Learning To Be A Servant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 12, 2024 · 15m
The central message emphasizes that true Christian life requires being filled with the Holy Spirit, which produces unselfishness and humility, contrasting it with artificial humility. The speaker draws parallels between the law of gravity and God's law: God gives grace to the humble and opposes the proud. Ultimately, the Christian's calling is to be a servant, following Jesus' example of emptying himself, rather than seeking to rule or be exalted over people.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
March 12 | Daily Devotion | Love The Church And Give Yourself For It | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 11, 2024 · 8m
Building a church requires more than just following doctrine or pattern; it demands the 'fire of God,' which comes through humble, God-fearing individuals. The speaker emphasizes that true service involves radical self-denial, mirroring the selfless love Christ showed the church. To build God's church, one must be willing to sacrifice everything, acting out of love rather than selfishness or pride.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
March 11 | Daily Devotion | Having The Attitude Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 10, 2024 · 14m
The central message emphasizes adopting the attitude of Christ by abandoning selfishness and pride, as taught in Philippians 2. True Christian living requires a commitment to pressing on to perfection, which means prioritizing the building of the church over personal gain, honor, or reputation. The speaker stresses that genuine holiness is selfless, seeking the good of others rather than personal glory.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
March 9 | Daily Devotion | Seeking To Follow In The Footsteps Of Jesus Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 8, 2024 · 12m
The true grace of God, as exemplified by Christ, is demonstrated by following His sinless example in life. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual fullness comes not from external displays like shouting, but from an inward attitude of thanksgiving and freedom from sin. Furthermore, the message advises wives that true grace in marriage is shown through respectful behavior, not external adornments or preaching.
58mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Follow Jesus' Example in Studying the Bible — Zac Poonen — March 6, 2024
Zac Poonen · Mar 7, 2024 · 58m
The speaker emphasizes that true belief in the Bible's divine authority requires reading it cover to cover, suggesting this as a test of conviction. He then discusses following Jesus' example, citing 1 John 2:6, arguing that Christians must consciously walk in the way Jesus walked, which is a process of spiritual growth in our known areas of life. This requires honesty, or walking in the light, to maintain fellowship with God.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
March 6 | Daily Devotion | Let Your Home Be Heaven On Earth! | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 5, 2024 · 10m
The message emphasizes living a balanced Christian life characterized by constant gratitude and freedom from grumbling or complaining, citing Philippians 2:4-15. The speaker stresses that this requires acknowledging our inability to live righteously on our own, necessitating reliance on the Holy Spirit's work within us. True spiritual breakthrough, like Lazarus's resurrection, only occurs when we reach a point of complete personal depletion, yielding to God's timing and power.
1h 30mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - A Right Attitude Towards Money
Zac Poonen · Mar 4, 2024 · 1h 30m
Zac Poonen teaches that authentic discipleship requires three conditions: prioritizing love for Christ above all relationships, daily self-denial and cross-bearing, and releasing possession of all material goods while maintaining the ability to use them. He emphasizes that this attitude toward money and possessions is essential for maintaining spiritual fervor and preventing backsliding, distinguishing between having something and possessing it—one can own things without clinging to them or finding identity in them.
16mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Right Way to Break Bread Together
Zac Poonen · Mar 3, 2024 · 16m
Zac Poonen teaches on the proper approach to observing the Lord's Supper, emphasizing that breaking bread together testifies to unity in the body of Christ. Drawing from John 13 and 1 Corinthians 10-11, he stresses the importance of self-examination and love for imperfect church members, warning against judgment of others and calling believers to judge themselves daily to maintain purity and unity. The core message is that partaking unworthily while harboring unforgiveness or judgment toward others dishonors Christ and can result in spiritual consequences.