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11mMay 18 | Daily Devotion | What Really Happened On The Cross | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 17
10mMay 17 | Daily Devotion | True Grace Is Help In Our Time Of Need | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 16
9mMay 16 | Daily Devotion | Always Live In The Truth | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 15
1h 8mWorshipping God in Spirit and Truth — Zac Poonen — May 14, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 15
10mMay 15 | Daily Devotion | Meditate On God's Word To Prosper In All That You Do | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 14
8mMay 14 | Daily Devotion | Be Honest And Help One Another In The Christian Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 13
1h 7mThe Three Promises of the New Covenant -- Zac Poonen -- May 11, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 13
11mMay 13 | Daily Devotion | Remain Small In Your Own Eyes If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 12
7mMay 12 | Daily Devotion | Don't Be A Dropout In The Christian Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 11
14mMay 11 | Daily Devotion | Discipline Yourself If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 10
10mMay 10 | Daily Devotion | Die To Self If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 9
11mMay 9 | Daily Devotion | The Christian Life Is Like A Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 8
57mBe Content with the Way God Made You — Zac Poonen — May 07, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 8
10mMay 8 | Daily Devotion | Suffer In Your Flesh To Cease From Sin
Zac Poonen · May 7
10mMay 7 | Daily Devotion | Seek To Understand Every Word Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 6
11mMay 6 | Daily Devotion | Respect Every Word Of God For An Exciting Christian Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 5
51mWhat Genuine Reverence for God Produces — Zac Poonen — May 04, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 5
10mMay 5 | Daily Devotion | The Lack Of The Fear Of God Leads To False Grace | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 4
29mThe Presence of the Lord When We Break Bread — Zac Poonen — May 03, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 4
9mMay 4 | Daily Devotion | The Advantage Of Learning The Fear Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 3
9mMay 3 | Daily Devotion | I Must Always Keep My Conscience Clear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2
1h 32mDay 2 | Session - 1 | God Will Enable You To Love Him And To Love Others - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2
9mMay 2 | Daily Devotion | The Danger Of Losing Your Fervent Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 1
1h 31mBrothers Q&A — Zac Poonen — April 30, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 1
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.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 18 | Daily Devotion | What Really Happened On The Cross | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 17, 2025 · 11m
The speaker explains that the true punishment for sin is not physical death, but being forsaken by God forever. He argues that Jesus' suffering on the cross was not merely physical, but involved the ultimate spiritual agony of being separated from the Father, which occurred during the last three hours of the crucifixion. The central message is that the greatest pain is the breaking of fellowship with God, a reality many Christians take for granted.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 17 | Daily Devotion | True Grace Is Help In Our Time Of Need | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 16, 2025 · 10m
The speaker corrects common misunderstandings of 'grace,' asserting that it is not merely 'unmerited favor' but rather divine help for our future needs, particularly when tempted. He distinguishes grace (help for the future) from mercy (forgiveness for past sins) and emphasizes that true grace is only available through Jesus Christ in the new covenant. The message encourages believers to approach the 'throne of grace' for help to overcome sin.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 16 | Daily Devotion | Always Live In The Truth | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 15, 2025 · 9m
The central message is that true Christian life requires the inner reality to match the outward appearance, which is the essence 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 sin confession is for God alone, one must never live a pretense or lie about one's inner state.
1h 8mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Worshipping God in Spirit and Truth — Zac Poonen — May 14, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 15, 2025 · 1h 8m
The sermon explains that true worship, as described in Romans 12:1, involves presenting one's entire body as a living and holy sacrifice, which is worship in the spirit and truth. Drawing parallels to the Old Testament burnt offering, the speaker argues that this requires a deep, tangible dedication of one's life, going beyond mere emotion or intellect. Ultimately, worshiping in the spirit means offering every part of oneself—including one's senses and thoughts—to God's will.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 15 | Daily Devotion | Meditate On God's Word To Prosper In All That You Do | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 14, 2025 · 10m
True spiritual growth comes not just from reading scripture, but from meditating on it daily, which is likened to digesting food for nourishment. To meditate effectively, one must first guard against sin and the counsel of the wicked. The speaker emphasizes maintaining a humble attitude, approaching scripture as if it's a daily, delicious meal, recognizing that profound depth is available even in familiar passages.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
May 14 | Daily Devotion | Be Honest And Help One Another In The Christian Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 13, 2025 · 8m
The speaker encourages the audience to run the Christian race with humility, focusing not on personal accolades but on the ultimate goal of praising Jesus. He draws parallels between David's repentance after sin and the need for believers to openly admit wrongdoing. The core message emphasizes mutual support, using the example of brothers helping each other finish a race, urging listeners to help one another stay in the race until Christ returns.
1h 7mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Three Promises of the New Covenant -- Zac Poonen -- May 11, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 13, 2025 · 1h 7m
The speaker emphasizes that merely confessing sins and expecting salvation is insufficient; believers must embrace the full blessing of the New Covenant, which includes the ability to hear God's voice daily. He warns against complacency, arguing that true discipleship requires a passionate, wholehearted life for Christ, not just a desire to avoid regret in eternity. This commitment must be fueled by a continuous desire—a deep 'thirst'—for the Holy Spirit, which is a continuous experience, not a one-time event.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 13 | Daily Devotion | Remain Small In Your Own Eyes If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 12, 2025 · 11m
The sermon uses the story of King Saul to warn against pride and self-importance in the Christian race. Saul, despite initial victories, became arrogant and disobeyed God's clear commands, leading to the loss of his kingship. The central message is to always remain humble, keeping oneself small in one's own eyes, as God favors the humble, which is essential for finishing the race well.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
May 12 | Daily Devotion | Don't Be A Dropout In The Christian Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 11, 2025 · 7m
The message encourages believers not to become dropouts in the Christian life, using Paul's life as an example of a radical conversion that allowed him to finish the race despite past sins. It emphasizes that God overlooks past failures, allowing believers to start running seriously from the present moment to win the prize. Furthermore, the speaker cautions against complacency, drawing lessons from the Israelites' failures and reminding the audience that God will never test us beyond what we are able to bear.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
May 11 | Daily Devotion | Discipline Yourself If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 10, 2025 · 14m
To win the Christian race, one must exercise self-control in all things, which requires spiritual discipline and dying to self. This self-control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit and involves mastering reactions to anger, practicing forgiveness, and setting a clear aim to become more Christlike. True success is measured by reflecting Christ in daily life, not by worldly achievements.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 10 | Daily Devotion | Die To Self If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 9, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that to run the Christian race and win, one must daily 'die to self' by denying personal rights and being willing to forgive others, even when wronged. The speaker emphasizes that this self-denial involves accepting shame for Christ's sake, mirroring Jesus' endurance on the cross. Ultimately, overcoming means consistently choosing to forgive and stand for Christ, regardless of the resulting shame or opposition.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 9 | Daily Devotion | The Christian Life Is Like A Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 8, 2025 · 11m
The Christian life is compared to a race, drawing parallels from the Old Testament's faith examples to the believer's current journey. The central message is that believers must run this race by laying aside all encumbrances—unsettled matters, sin, or weights—and fixing their eyes on Jesus, who ran the perfect race by overcoming daily temptations. Spiritual progress requires actively clearing these hindrances to run with endurance.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Be Content with the Way God Made You — Zac Poonen — May 07, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 8, 2025 · 57m
The central message is that godliness is a means of great gain only when accompanied by contentment. Contentment means being joyful and accepting everything God has allowed in one's life, recognizing that God has established boundaries for all things, including human limitations. The speaker uses the Book of Job and the natural order of creation to illustrate that accepting God's established boundaries leads to a godly life.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 8 | Daily Devotion | Suffer In Your Flesh To Cease From Sin
Zac Poonen · May 7, 2025 · 10m
The speaker emphasizes the profound warning in 1 Peter 4:1: suffering in the flesh leads to ceasing from sin. He argues that many Christians are content with a certain level of sin, but true progress requires taking this verse seriously. The speaker clarifies that 'flesh' in the New Testament refers not just to the physical body, but primarily to one's self-will, suggesting that holiness means yielding to God's will rather than asserting personal will.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 7 | Daily Devotion | Seek To Understand Every Word Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 6, 2025 · 10m
The speaker urges listeners to take God's Word seriously, comparing a superficial understanding of scripture to a farmer avoiding rocks in a field. He emphasizes that Christians must actively seek to understand difficult verses rather than glossing over them. Furthermore, he stresses that true spirituality requires prioritizing the spirit over the mind and body, noting that only humanity was created with the capacity to connect with God.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 6 | Daily Devotion | Respect Every Word Of God For An Exciting Christian Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 5, 2025 · 11m
The central message is that a truly exciting Christian life is lived by taking every word of God seriously, as scripture teaches that man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. The speaker emphasizes that a genuine commitment to God's Word, which is inspired by God, reflects true love for Him, contrasting this with merely seeking worldly benefits. He urges believers to read the entire Bible diligently to show proper respect for God.
51mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
What Genuine Reverence for God Produces — Zac Poonen — May 04, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 5, 2025 · 51m
The central message is that pleasing God requires only faith, which is simply believing that the Creator loves us unconditionally, regardless of our imperfections. The speaker uses the analogy of earthly parents' unconditional love to contrast with the overwhelming goodness of God. He emphasizes that God's love is so profound that even our best efforts pale in comparison, leading to the gift of the Holy Spirit.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 5 | Daily Devotion | The Lack Of The Fear Of God Leads To False Grace | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 4, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that a proper understanding of God's grace must be founded upon the 'fear of the Lord,' which is presented as the fundamental wisdom. The speaker argues that many Christians operate under a 'false grace' that permits continued sin, contrasting this with the seriousness of sin under the Old Covenant law. He urges listeners to understand the gravity of obedience, citing examples from Deuteronomy, and warns against spiritual complacency.
29mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Presence of the Lord When We Break Bread — Zac Poonen — May 03, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 4, 2025 · 29m
The central message is that the greatest aspect of the Christian life is experiencing the tangible, daily presence of Christ, which is facilitated by the Holy Spirit. The speaker warns against confusing the Spirit's work with mere outward signs, emphasizing that true presence prevents sin and leads to genuine obedience. He urges listeners to pray for the Holy Spirit to make Christ's presence real, both in worship and in daily life, allowing the Scriptures to burn the heart rather than just the mind.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 4 | Daily Devotion | The Advantage Of Learning The Fear Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 3, 2025 · 9m
The speaker contrasts the advantage of those raised in a culture that taught the fear of God versus those who only hear about God's grace. He argues that while grace is vital, a foundational understanding of the fear of God—which is presented as the beginning of wisdom—is necessary for true spiritual maturity. Without this grounding, Christians may remain complacent in sin despite hearing about God's love.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 3 | Daily Devotion | I Must Always Keep My Conscience Clear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2, 2025 · 9m
The central message is the necessity of maintaining a blameless conscience before God and others to ensure one is in the resurrection of the righteous. This requires immediate confession of sin—in thought, word, deed, attitude, and motive—to God, confessing wrongdoing to the person hurt, and finally, forgiving everyone who has wronged you. The speaker emphasizes that reconciliation with others is a prerequisite for a right relationship with God.
1h 32mCFC Bangalore Live
Day 2 | Session - 1 | God Will Enable You To Love Him And To Love Others - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2, 2025 · 1h 32m
Zac Poonen leads a worship session emphasizing God's enablement for believers to love Him and love others. The message, centered on themes of redemption, freedom in Christ, and devotion, calls Christians to fix their eyes on Jesus, receive His mercy and grace, and live with faith that pleases God for eternal purposes.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 2 | Daily Devotion | The Danger Of Losing Your Fervent Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 1, 2025 · 9m
The message warns against the danger of losing fervent devotion to Christ, citing examples from the churches in Ephesus and Revelation. True devotion is marked by humility, self-examination, and prioritizing Christ above worldly things like wealth, comfort, or ministry success. The speaker urges the audience to continually focus on loving Jesus with all the heart, asking, "Lord, whom have I in heaven but you?"
1h 31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Brothers Q&A — Zac Poonen — April 30, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 1, 2025 · 1h 31m
The speaker advises that while not all scripture passages hold equal weight, meditating on passages, especially when connecting the Old Testament to the New Testament (where Jesus quotes the Old), is highly beneficial. He uses the example of John 7:38 and Ezekiel 47 to illustrate that understanding the progressive nature of receiving the Holy Spirit requires careful study, emphasizing that the Spirit's work flows from the innermost being. He also notes that meditation helps one understand that spiritual growth involves being filled with the Spirit while remaining grounded in reality.