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March 3 | Daily Devotion | You Shall Worship And Then You Shall Serve | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 2

February 23 | Daily Devotion | The Overcoming Life In The New Covenant | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 22

February 20 | Daily Devotion | Pay Close Attention To Your Life And Your Teaching | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 19

February 14 | Daily Devotion | Being More Than Doing | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 13

55m

Understanding God's Ways - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 11

28m

Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 13

Zac Poonen · Feb 9

24m

Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 12

Zac Poonen · Feb 2

February 2 | Daily Devotion | Two Sins Which Are Very Serious | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 1

February 1 | Daily Devotion | Proclaiming The Whole Purpose Of God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 31

January 27 | Daily Devotion | Has Music Replaced The Holy Spirit? | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 26

January 25 | Daily Devotion | We Cannot Build The Church Without Sacrifice | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 24

January 22 | Daily Devotion | Discipline Your Body In Order To Win | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 21

29m

Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 10

Zac Poonen · Jan 19

Zac Poonen - The Goodness of God Is His Holiness

Zac Poonen · Jan 18

January 11 | Daily Devotion | Danger Of Falling And Failing When You Are Blessed | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 10

January 10 | Daily Devotion | Self Justification Is An Abomination To God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 9

January 9 | Daily Devotion | Danger Of Backsliding When You Have Wealth And Comfort | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 8

13m

January 4 | Daily Devotion | Discerning The Spirit Of Babylon | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 3

January 3 | Daily Devotion | Offer Your Body To God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 2

December 31 | Daily Devotion | God’s Love And A Clear Conscience | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 30

50m

2.The Holy Spirit Works Inside Us | 2.ಪವಿತ್ರಾತ್ಮನು ನಮ್ಮ ಒಳಗೆ ಕಾರ್ಯ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾನೆ | Zac Poonen | Kannada

Zac Poonen · Dec 29

56m

1.First Make The Inside Clean | 1.ಮೊದಲು ಒಳಬಾಗವನ್ನು ಶುಚಿಮಾಡು | Zac Poonen | Kannada

Zac Poonen · Dec 28

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December 28 | Daily Devotion | Spirit-led Growth In Purity And In Service | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 27

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

NCCF Church

Zac Poonen - Receiving the Bread and Cup in Jesus’ Presence

Zac Poonen · Mar 3, 2026 · 9m

Zac Poonen teaches on the proper observance of communion, emphasizing self-examination before partaking of bread and cup. He stresses that believers must judge themselves rather than others, warns against the sin of passing judgment on people outside one's authority, and encourages focusing on Christ's presence during the breaking of bread as a means of spiritual growth toward holiness.

CFC Daily Devotions

March 3 | Daily Devotion | You Shall Worship And Then You Shall Serve | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 2, 2026 · 12m

The central message is that Christian life must prioritize worship before service. Drawing from Isaiah 6 and Jesus' temptation, the speaker emphasizes that true devotion begins by focusing on God's majesty, as exemplified by the angels using four wings for worship and only two for service. He advises listeners to start their day and their approach to faith by worshipping God sincerely, rather than immediately listing their needs or requests.

CFC Daily Devotions

February 23 | Daily Devotion | The Overcoming Life In The New Covenant | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 22, 2026 · 12m

The speaker discusses the ongoing struggle between the law of sin and the desire to live a holy life, drawing from Romans 7. He emphasizes that while believers are not free from sin, they are free from condemnation and discouragement because of Christ. True Christian growth involves actively cooperating with God's work within us—both willing and doing His will—which requires the believer to 'work out' their salvation with fear and trembling.

CFC Daily Devotions

February 20 | Daily Devotion | Pay Close Attention To Your Life And Your Teaching | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 19, 2026 · 10m

The speaker emphasizes that those who teach God's word must first pay close attention to their own lives, echoing 1 Timothy 4:16. He warns against hypocrisy, noting that many people today possess knowledge without a corresponding lived life, resulting in a disfigured picture of the Gospel. True Christian life requires both repentance (turning from sin) and faith (dependence on Christ), which must work together for a complete gospel message.

CFC Daily Devotions

February 14 | Daily Devotion | Being More Than Doing | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 13, 2026 · 8m

Zac Poonen emphasizes that being precedes doing in the Christian life, arguing that character and personal transformation matter more than external accomplishments or service. Drawing from Acts 1:1's description of Jesus beginning to do and then teach, he contends that a life lived rightly first produces authentic service, and that hypocrisy results when believers prioritize activity over personal holiness, especially within the home and family.

55m

CFC India

Understanding God's Ways - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 11, 2026 · 55m

The speaker emphasizes that the most crucial element in gathering together for worship is the state of the heart, not the performance of singing or knowledge of scripture. He stresses that true spiritual reception comes from confessing known sins and maintaining a heart filled only with love toward everyone, as grudges block hearing God's word. The ultimate goal of gathering is heart transformation, not merely accumulating information.

28m

NCCF Church

Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 13

Zac Poonen · Feb 9, 2026 · 28m

In this message on the Sermon on the Mount, Zac Poonen teaches on Jesus's command to be perfect in mercy and warns against seeking honor from people through religious activities like giving, praying, and fasting. The core principle is that all Christian service and sacrifice must be done secretly before God's face, not for human recognition or approval.

24m

NCCF Church

Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 12

Zac Poonen · Feb 2, 2026 · 24m

In this sermon on Matthew 5, Zac Poonen emphasizes that Christians must pursue continuous spiritual growth and progress toward Christlikeness, not remain defeated by the same sins year after year. He outlines nine right attitudes from the Beatitudes—including poverty of spirit, mourning for sin, meekness, hungering for righteousness, mercy, purity of heart, peacemaking, standing for righteousness, and boldly confessing Christ—and contrasts Jesus's internal, root-level standard with the Old Testament's external commandments, using anger and lust as examples of attitudes that must be dealt with at their source rather than merely their outward manifestations.

CFC Daily Devotions

February 2 | Daily Devotion | Two Sins Which Are Very Serious | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Feb 1, 2026 · 8m

Zac Poonen identifies anger and sexual sin—specifically lusting with the eyes, sinning with the hands, and uncontrolled speech—as the two most serious sins in Jesus's Sermon on the Mount, the only ones explicitly connected to hell. He emphasizes that overcoming these secret sins requires not the fullness of the Holy Spirit but rather the fear of God, illustrated through Joseph's resistance to adultery, and stresses that God's judgment will focus on what we do in private when no one is watching.

CFC Daily Devotions

February 1 | Daily Devotion | Proclaiming The Whole Purpose Of God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 31, 2026 · 9m

True righteousness before God is fundamentally about the inner life and heart condition rather than external actions and appearances. Jesus taught that Christian righteousness must exceed the Pharisees' by being inward in quality rather than merely outward in quantity—addressing attitudes like anger at their source rather than just avoiding outward sins like murder, since God looks at the heart while people judge only by appearance.

CFC Daily Devotions

January 27 | Daily Devotion | Has Music Replaced The Holy Spirit? | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 26, 2026 · 11m

Zac Poonen critiques how modern Christianity has replaced the Holy Spirit's power with music, entertainment, and showmanship borrowed from worldly culture. He argues that true worship is surrender to God in holiness and victory over sin, not emotional experiences or psychological gimmicks, and calls believers to authentic discipleship that transforms lives rather than mere Sunday escapism.

CFC Daily Devotions

January 25 | Daily Devotion | We Cannot Build The Church Without Sacrifice | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 24, 2026 · 11m

The sermon emphasizes that the church must be built in a place of sacrifice, drawing parallels from the Old Testament examples of the Temple and Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac. The central message is that true devotion requires giving what costs you something—time, comfort, or reputation—rather than offering what is cheap or free. Following God's will requires thoughtful consideration, not just emotional decisions.

CFC Daily Devotions

January 22 | Daily Devotion | Discipline Your Body In Order To Win | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 21, 2026 · 6m

Zac Poonen teaches that disciplining our physical bodies is essential for spiritual victory and effective Christian living. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 9, he emphasizes self-control in eating, fasting, and physical desires as a means to strengthen our spiritual life and break dependencies that hinder our pursuit of God. He encourages practical steps like eating less, fasting monthly, and maintaining awareness of physical hunger to grow in discipline and spiritual power.

29m

NCCF Church

Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 10

Zac Poonen · Jan 19, 2026 · 29m

In this sermon on Matthew 5, Zac Poonen teaches that the foundation of the new covenant is internal transformation rather than external observance, using Jesus's hidden 30-year private life as the model. He emphasizes that true Christian living involves secret sacrifices and inward attitudes, contrasting this with Old Testament externalism, and applies this principle to anger as the root sin beneath murder.

NCCF Church

Zac Poonen - The Goodness of God Is His Holiness

Zac Poonen · Jan 18, 2026 · 8m

Zac Poonen teaches that God's true goodness is revealed through His holiness, not merely His blessing or provision. Using Isaiah 6 and Revelation 4 as examples, he emphasizes that Christians must pursue complete purity and freedom from sin in thoughts, words, motives, and attitudes—both individually and corporately in the local church—reflecting Jesus' perfect character.

CFC Daily Devotions

January 11 | Daily Devotion | Danger Of Falling And Failing When You Are Blessed | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 10, 2026 · 11m

The sermon uses the examples of Noah and David to illustrate the danger of spiritual complacency that comes with blessing and comfort. When Noah was blessed and comfortable, he fell into sin, and David, in his time of power, succumbed to lust and adultery, leading to murder. The central message is that spiritual vigilance is required, as ease and success can lead people to stray from God's path.

CFC Daily Devotions

January 10 | Daily Devotion | Self Justification Is An Abomination To God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 9, 2026 · 8m

Self-justification, exemplified by Aaron's excuses after the golden calf incident, is an abomination to God because it reflects a failure to take responsibility and acknowledge sin. The transcript emphasizes that God values those who take a stand for holiness and obedience—as He honored the sons of Levi for their decisive action against idolatry—and warns that comfort and wealth, rather than hardship, are the greatest threats to a church's spiritual faithfulness and purity.

CFC Daily Devotions

January 9 | Daily Devotion | Danger Of Backsliding When You Have Wealth And Comfort | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 8, 2026 · 11m

The sermon warns against the danger of backsliding when believers experience wealth and comfort, using the Israelites' worship of the golden calf as a primary example. The speaker emphasizes that prosperity can lead people to forget God and attribute their success to their own intelligence or efforts. True devotion requires constant remembrance of God, even when circumstances are favorable, and highlights the importance of godly leadership and intercessory prayer.

13m

CFC Daily Devotions

January 4 | Daily Devotion | Discerning The Spirit Of Babylon | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 3, 2026 · 13m

The message contrasts the 'Spirit of Babylon'—representing spiritual adultery and unfaithfulness to Christ—with the 'New Jerusalem,' which symbolizes the faithful bride of Christ. Spiritual adultery is defined as claiming to be Christian while being devoted to the world system, which is characterized by the lust of the flesh, eyes, and pride of life. True devotion, like the bride, is found in doing the will of God, contrasting with the temptation to focus on mere knowledge rather than spiritual life.

CFC Daily Devotions

January 3 | Daily Devotion | Offer Your Body To God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 2, 2026 · 12m

The central message is that God desires a believer's entire body, not just financial offerings or tithes. The speaker draws parallels between Old Testament rituals (like the lamb and the Red Sea crossing) and Christ's life and sacrifice, arguing that the ultimate offering required is self-surrender to God's will. Believers must understand that their physical actions and choices—how they use their eyes, tongue, and body—will be accounted for at the judgment seat of Christ.

CFC Daily Devotions

December 31 | Daily Devotion | God’s Love And A Clear Conscience | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 30, 2025 · 11m

The central message is that the foundation of the church is God's perfect, fatherly love, which means He disciplines us when we stray, unlike a grandfather. The speaker emphasizes that we must maintain a clear conscience by immediately seeking forgiveness when we sin, and that we must teach our children about Christian suffering and dependence on God's word rather than worldly comforts.

50m

CFC India

2.The Holy Spirit Works Inside Us | 2.ಪವಿತ್ರಾತ್ಮನು ನಮ್ಮ ಒಳಗೆ ಕಾರ್ಯ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾನೆ | Zac Poonen | Kannada

Zac Poonen · Dec 29, 2025 · 50m

The sermon contrasts the Old Covenant, which relied on external laws given on stone tablets, with the New Covenant, where God writes His laws internally in the heart and mind. The speaker emphasizes that the true measure of Christian life is not adherence to external rules or impressive church activities (like music or elaborate services), but rather the purity and holiness imparted by the Holy Spirit. This internal transformation, which surpasses the Old Covenant, is the essence of the New Covenant.

56m

CFC India

1.First Make The Inside Clean | 1.ಮೊದಲು ಒಳಬಾಗವನ್ನು ಶುಚಿಮಾಡು | Zac Poonen | Kannada

Zac Poonen · Dec 28, 2025 · 56m

The central message emphasizes that true holiness must come from within, contrasting outward displays of piety with genuine inner transformation. The speaker argues that self-proclaimed holiness or religious performance is insufficient; true purity is like a light that cannot be covered by darkness. He stresses that genuine holiness is a continuous work of the Spirit, which builds up rather than merely being a temporary display, and that the Holy Spirit's primary gift is holiness itself.