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13mJune 4 | Daily Devotion | New Covenant Spirituality | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 3
10mJune 3 | Daily Devotion | True Faith Is In The Heart, Not In The Head | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 2
53mZac Poonen - What It Means to Be a Disciple of Jesus
Zac Poonen · Jun 2
8mZac Poonen - The Church Should Be a Happy Family
Zac Poonen · Jun 2
10mJune 2 | Daily Devotion | The Promises Of Grace Are Validated By Your Faith | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 1
10mJune 1 | Daily Devotion | God Wants The Compassion Of A Mother In Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 31
11mMay 31 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Revealed That God Is A Servant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 30
11mMay 30 | Daily Devotion | What Christ Accomplished On The Cross | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 29
9mMay 29 | Daily Devotion | Do God's Will To Have A Wonderful Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 28
10mMay 28 | Daily Devotion | Two Important Things In The Married Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 27
12mMay 27 | Daily Devotion | A Christlike Wife | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 26
14mZac Poonen - Jesus Weeps and Whips to Build the Church
Zac Poonen · May 26
10mMay 26 | Daily Devotion | A Christlike Husband | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 25
1h 31m25th May 2025 - CFC Bangalore | Completing God's Plan For Our Lives - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 25
9mMay 25 | Daily Devotion | God Is Interested In Building Our Home | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 24
10mMay 24 | Daily Devotion | Guard Your Tongue From Careless Words | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 23
1h 6mGod will Enable You To Love Him And To Love Others - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 23
12mMay 23 | Daily Devotion | Present Your Bodies As A Living And Holy Sacrifice | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 22
12mMay 22 | Daily Devotion | Do The Will Of God In Your Body | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 21
59mWarnings And Challenges To Love God Supremely - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 21
10mMay 21 | Daily Devotion | Give The Very Best To God In Your Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 20
11mMay 20 | Daily Devotion | Be Filled With The Holy Spirit And Do Not Grieve Him | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 19
38mThe Un-Imaginable Depth of Christ’s Love for Us — Zac Poonen — May 18, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 19
11mMay 19 | Daily Devotion | God's Goal For Man In The New Covenant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 18
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
June 4 | Daily Devotion | New Covenant Spirituality | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 3, 2025 · 13m
The speaker distinguishes between conscious sin, which is sin when one knows better, and unconscious sin, which is not condemned because it wasn't consciously chosen. While memory of past sins remains, the focus should be on controlling one's will to forgive and choose good actions. True Christian growth, or sanctification, is described as a process of cleansing the unconscious areas of life, which is possible in the New Covenant through the Holy Spirit, leading to a life that progressively reflects Christ.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 3 | Daily Devotion | True Faith Is In The Heart, Not In The Head | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 2, 2025 · 10m
True faith requires more than intellectual agreement; it demands obedience that manifests in one's heart and actions, unlike the devil who can agree with Christian doctrines but lacks true faith. The speaker emphasizes that believers must actively claim God's promises and focus on an overcoming life, rather than seeking specific spiritual gifts. Ultimately, Christians are called to walk as Jesus walked in the present, while becoming fully like Him awaits His return.
53mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - What It Means to Be a Disciple of Jesus
Zac Poonen · Jun 2, 2025 · 53m
Zac Poonen contrasts the modern emphasis on believing in Jesus with Jesus's primary call to follow him as a disciple, arguing that true discipleship requires committed obedience to all his commands, not merely intellectual assent. He emphasizes that following Jesus means treating him as a bride treats her bridegroom—with complete devotion and faithfulness—and that God's promise of his constant presence is conditional on making disciples and teaching them to obey everything Christ commanded.
8mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Church Should Be a Happy Family
Zac Poonen · Jun 2, 2025 · 8m
The church should function as a happy family characterized by harmony, sympathy, and humility toward one another. When partaking of communion, believers must examine and judge themselves rather than focusing on others' failings, following the pattern of 1 Peter 3:8 and 1 Corinthians 11, which calls for tender hearts and humble minds in all relationships.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 2 | Daily Devotion | The Promises Of Grace Are Validated By Your Faith | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 1, 2025 · 10m
The speaker emphasizes that many Christians only grasp the initial teaching of grace—forgiveness of sins—and neglect the deeper aspects of the Christian life. He warns against merely admiring Jesus Christ rather than truly following Him, arguing that believers must actively claim the promises of God found in the Bible. The central message is that every promise in Christ is a guaranteed 'yes,' and believers must actively claim these promises to live a life of victory and spiritual fullness.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 1 | Daily Devotion | God Wants The Compassion Of A Mother In Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 31, 2025 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that true Christian living requires compassion, comparing God's care to a mother's for her child. The speaker warns against spiritual pride stemming from knowledge or accomplishments, stressing that compassion is more important than earthly achievements. Furthermore, he advises that genuine ministry and leadership must flow from a heart of compassion, exemplified by Jesus' gentle approach to the Samaritan woman, rather than judgment.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 31 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Revealed That God Is A Servant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 30, 2025 · 11m
The central message is that true understanding of God comes through Scripture, as Jesus Christ is the ultimate revelation of God's nature. Jesus exemplified God's character by washing the disciples' feet, an act of humble service, which revealed that God is fundamentally a servant. Believers are called to emulate this servant-hearted attitude by being willing to do the
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 30 | Daily Devotion | What Christ Accomplished On The Cross | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 29, 2025 · 11m
The speaker explains that on the cross, Jesus cancelled the 'certificate of debt' representing every sin committed by humanity. This debt was so massive that it required Jesus to endure not just physical death, but also the spiritual agony of being forsaken by God—which is equated to hell. The ultimate lesson is that recognizing the gravity of sin and the depth of Christ's sacrifice should lead to a profound hatred for sin and a lifelong commitment to maintaining fellowship with God.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 29 | Daily Devotion | Do God's Will To Have A Wonderful Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 28, 2025 · 9m
The central message is that to truly follow Christ, one must learn to deny their own will and instead choose to do the will of the Father. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus' life was defined by this obedience, contrasting it with the natural tendency to please oneself. This discipline, though difficult at first, leads to a life that is wonderfully pleasing to God and can transform one's home into a heavenly place.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 28 | Daily Devotion | Two Important Things In The Married Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 27, 2025 · 10m
The sermon advises married couples that two major sources of conflict are relatives and money. Regarding family, a man must emotionally leave his parents' control and prioritize his wife, following the example of Jesus and the bride's devotion to her husband. For finances, couples must live within their means, avoiding debt because borrowing is likened to a serpent's bite, which can be cleared by prioritizing God's kingdom and living within one's income.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
May 27 | Daily Devotion | A Christlike Wife | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 26, 2025 · 12m
The sermon emphasizes that a wife's example should be Christ's perfect submission to God the Father, not the current state of the church. While men and women are equal before God, the wife is called to submit to her husband, even when he is disobedient or unconverted. The ultimate model for this submission is Jesus Christ, who demonstrated glorious submission to redeem others without speaking a word.
14mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Jesus Weeps and Whips to Build the Church
Zac Poonen · May 26, 2025 · 14m
Jesus' primary work is building His church as a unified body filled with the Holy Spirit. True discipleship requires personal holiness, submission to proper authority (especially in marriage), and a passionate zeal for the purity of God's house—demonstrated by Jesus both weeping over spiritual decline and actively confronting corruption, as seen in His cleansing of the temple.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 26 | Daily Devotion | A Christlike Husband | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 25, 2025 · 10m
The sermon emphasizes that a husband's role is modeled after Christ, who is the head of the church. A Christlike husband must love his wife as his own body, demonstrating sensitivity and care beyond mere provision. Furthermore, he must lead by example, going ahead in life and character, rather than dictating or criticizing from behind.
1h 31mCFC Bangalore Live
25th May 2025 - CFC Bangalore | Completing God's Plan For Our Lives - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 25, 2025 · 1h 31m
Zac Poonen leads a worship service at CFC Bangalore, emphasizing God's sovereignty, faithfulness, and the importance of worshiping and honoring Him. Through worship songs and prayer, he encourages believers to rejoice in God's reign, surrender to His will, and trust in His power to accomplish His plans for their lives.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 25 | Daily Devotion | God Is Interested In Building Our Home | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 24, 2025 · 9m
God is deeply invested in building a godly home, as evidenced by establishing the original union of Adam and Eve. The speaker emphasizes that maintaining a Christlike home requires a passionate faith, believing that God is more interested in its restoration than the occupants are. True faith means believing that no situation, no matter how difficult, is beyond God's ability to redeem and save.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 24 | Daily Devotion | Guard Your Tongue From Careless Words | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 23, 2025 · 10m
The speaker emphasizes that a person's heart dictates their words, using Jesus' teaching that the fruit comes from the tree. He warns that careless words reveal the true condition of the heart, suggesting that the most honest test of one's heart is how one speaks to those closest to them. Ultimately, the message stresses accountability, asserting that every word spoken will be accounted for at the judgment, making careful speech a necessary demonstration of genuine faith.
1h 6mCFC India
God will Enable You To Love Him And To Love Others - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 23, 2025 · 1h 6m
The speaker emphasizes that true love for God must be inseparable from love for one's neighbor, viewing these two aspects as the two necessary sides of a single coin. He uses the analogy of a mother's enduring love and references 1 Corinthians 13 and Matthew 22 to argue that a love for Christ that neglects loving fellow believers is a deception. Believers must uphold one another in prayer and share in each other's joys and sorrows.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
May 23 | Daily Devotion | Present Your Bodies As A Living And Holy Sacrifice | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 22, 2025 · 12m
True worship is not limited to singing or praising; rather, it is the act of presenting one's entire body as a living and holy sacrifice to God. The speaker emphasizes that genuine devotion requires willingly submitting one's eyes and tongue to God's will, foregoing personal desires. This level of sacrifice, like Abraham offering Isaac, is what truly builds God's church.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
May 22 | Daily Devotion | Do The Will Of God In Your Body | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 21, 2025 · 12m
God desires more than mere financial offerings or religious activities; the primary offering He seeks is our entire body. Jesus demonstrated this by pointing to His body as the ultimate sacrifice, choosing to do the Father's will rather than His own. Believers must understand that true devotion involves controlling the body's actions, specifically the eyes and tongue, rather than relying on external religious performance.
59mCFC India
Warnings And Challenges To Love God Supremely - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 21, 2025 · 59m
The sermon warns believers about the danger of their initial fervor for Christ cooling over time, which is evidenced by a diminished seriousness toward sin. The speaker emphasizes that true endurance in love until the end requires actively rejecting the love of the world, as this love is incompatible with the love of the Father. He urges the congregation to guard their hearts against worldly distractions, including sin, lust, and the pursuit of money.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 21 | Daily Devotion | Give The Very Best To God In Your Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 20, 2025 · 10m
True worship involves giving God the very best of your life, not just money. The speaker contrasts the offering of Abel, which God accepted, with Cain's offering, which was rejected, emphasizing that the quality of our giving reflects the importance we place on God. He warns that offering what costs nothing is spiritually worthless and can lead one to the side of Cain.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 20 | Daily Devotion | Be Filled With The Holy Spirit And Do Not Grieve Him | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 19, 2025 · 11m
The central message emphasizes that living the Christian life requires being filled with the Holy Spirit, as mere belief or good behavior is insufficient. The speaker urges listeners to earnestly seek this power, comparing it to needing an electrical connection. Furthermore, the sermon warns believers not to grieve the Holy Spirit by engaging in sin, cutting remarks, or worldly behaviors, recognizing the Spirit's intimate role in our lives like breath.
38mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Un-Imaginable Depth of Christ’s Love for Us — Zac Poonen — May 18, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 19, 2025 · 38m
The speaker explains that the true punishment for sin is being forsaken by God, not merely physical death. He argues that Jesus endured this ultimate separation from the Father during the last three hours of the crucifixion, which was more agonizing than any physical torture. The message concludes by urging listeners to value their fellowship with God above all else, as this connection is the most precious thing.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 19 | Daily Devotion | God's Goal For Man In The New Covenant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 18, 2025 · 11m
God has a distinct purpose for humanity, which shifted from purely earthly blessings in the Old Covenant to spiritual blessings in the New Covenant. The ultimate goal, according to the speaker, is to make believers like Jesus Christ. This requires valuing heavenly riches over earthly ones and maintaining a heart free from guilt and condemnation, recognizing the power of Christ over the devil.