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9mJanuary 28 | Daily Devotion | Divine Wisdom Is A Matter Of Heart | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 27
11mJanuary 24 | Daily Devotion | Dying To Self Is A Daily Affair | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 23
10mJanuary 16 | Daily Devotion | To Get Discernment, Glory Only In Jesus Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 15
13mJanuary 13 | Daily Devotion | The Word Of The Cross For Believers: Not My Will But God's Will
Zac Poonen · Jan 12
8mJanuary 8 | Daily Devotion | Beware When You Become Rich That You Don't Forget God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 7
13mJanuary 5 | Daily Devotion | The Pure Bride Of Christ Is Selfless | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 4
11m“When I Am Right, I Can Be Wrong” - An Article Explained By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 26
11mDecember 22 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Is Our Example In Humility | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 21
9mDecember 19 | Daily Devotion | Mark Of A Man Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 18
8mDecember 18 | Daily Devotion | Choose A Life Of Self Denial | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 17
27mZac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 7
Zac Poonen · Dec 15
56mBeing Poor in Spirit and Valuing Others — Zac Poonen — December 3, 2025
Zac Poonen · Dec 4
29mZac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 5
Zac Poonen · Dec 1
28mZac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 3
Zac Poonen · Nov 17
12mGod Rewards Small Acts of Service - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 17
12mNovember 5 | Daily Devotion | Being Crucified With Christ And Giving Up All Possessions | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 4
15mZac Poonen - Building the Church With the Spirit of Christ
Zac Poonen · Oct 27
10mOctober 26 | Daily Devotion | Through Humility We Can Keep A Good Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 25
8mOctober 24 | Daily Devotion | Show Your Love For The Lord By Submitting To The Authority |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 23
9mOctober 18 | Daily Devotion | Have The Spirit Of A Servant Like Jesus Had | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 17
12mOctober 5 | Daily Devotion | The New And Living Way Into The Most Holy Place | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 4
11mSeptember 27 | Daily Devotion | Do Not Accuse, And Delight In The Fear Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 26
10mSeptember 26 | Daily Devotion | Judge Yourself And Be Merciful To Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 25
9mSeptember 25 | Daily Devotion | Genuine Reverence For God Leads To A Cautious Approach To Judgment
Zac Poonen · Sep 24
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.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
January 28 | Daily Devotion | Divine Wisdom Is A Matter Of Heart | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 27, 2026 · 9m
Divine wisdom differs fundamentally from intellectual cleverness—it requires a humble, pure heart rather than mental acuity. Zac Poonen teaches that spiritual understanding comes only when we acknowledge our spiritual foolishness and dependence on God's revelation, not through our own intelligence or cleverness, citing Jesus's promise to reveal truth to the humble rather than the intellectually proud.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
January 24 | Daily Devotion | Dying To Self Is A Daily Affair | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 23, 2026 · 11m
The central message is the necessity of daily dying to self to truly follow Jesus, which is described as a continuous process like a marriage commitment. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship requires walking the narrow way daily, not just standing at the gate. This daily surrender is linked to the 'new and living way' inaugurated by Christ, which ultimately means yielding one's will to the Father's will, as Jesus Himself stated.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
January 16 | Daily Devotion | To Get Discernment, Glory Only In Jesus Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 15, 2026 · 10m
The central message is that true spiritual maturity and discernment come from glorifying Jesus Christ above all else. The speaker warns that subtle forms of pride, such as valuing personal achievements or appearance, hinder spiritual growth. He emphasizes that genuine devotion means desiring nothing in life except Christ, leading to a deep, personal relationship with Jesus that surpasses mere intellectual understanding.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
January 13 | Daily Devotion | The Word Of The Cross For Believers: Not My Will But God's Will
Zac Poonen · Jan 12, 2026 · 13m
Zac Poonen teaches that the word of the cross for believers means surrendering self-will to God's will, following Jesus's example of never doing his own will but only the Father's will. True discipleship transcends merely avoiding outward sins; it requires secret self-denial in hidden areas of life, which God sees and rewards with spiritual anointing and lasting impact rather than mere external decency.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
January 8 | Daily Devotion | Beware When You Become Rich That You Don't Forget God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 7, 2026 · 8m
The sermon warns that prosperity and comfort can lead to forgetting God and becoming spiritually arrogant, echoing the warning given in the Old Testament. The speaker emphasizes that when material success comes, believers must guard against pride and remember the Lord who saved them from sin. True discipleship requires humility, exemplified by mingling with the poor, and requires parents to take full responsibility for their children's spiritual state before seeking God's help.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
January 5 | Daily Devotion | The Pure Bride Of Christ Is Selfless | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 4, 2026 · 13m
Zac Poonen contrasts the spirit of Babylon with the spirit of the bride of Christ, emphasizing that true discipleship pursues life in God rather than mere knowledge, and gives generously to God rather than offering the minimum. Using examples from Cain and Abel, Paul, and Jesus himself, he teaches that the bride of Christ is selfless, seeks no honor for itself, claims no rights, and serves others without seeking personal advancement.
11mCFC India
“When I Am Right, I Can Be Wrong” - An Article Explained By Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 26, 2025 · 11m
The central message is that while being factually correct is not inherently wrong, adopting an attitude of superiority over others, even when you are right, breaks your fellowship with God. True Christian living requires humility, giving all credit for good qualities to God, and loving one's neighbor as oneself, even when they are wrong. The speaker emphasizes that love does not rejoice in unrighteousness, and we must always approach others with respect, remembering our shared status as creatures before God.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
December 22 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Is Our Example In Humility | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 21, 2025 · 11m
The central message is that true discipleship requires following Jesus' first step: emptying oneself and adopting a posture of profound humility. The speaker emphasizes that this means becoming 'nobody' in one's own eyes, which is the prerequisite for God to use us mightily. Pride, which is the root of all sin, is countered by embracing this self-emptying attitude, contrasting the descent of Christ with the ascent of Satan.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
December 19 | Daily Devotion | Mark Of A Man Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 18, 2025 · 9m
A true mark of a man of God is the willingness to decrease so that Christ may increase. Drawing from Paul's example—a physically weak, unattractive apostle who kept silent about his heavenly vision for 14 years to avoid self-exaltation—Zac Poonen emphasizes that genuine spiritual maturity means having no desire for personal recognition, avoiding projecting oneself in front of Christ, and maintaining humility regardless of how others appreciate one's ministry. This posture of decreasing allows Christ to be seen clearly through believers' lives.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
December 18 | Daily Devotion | Choose A Life Of Self Denial | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 17, 2025 · 8m
The central message is that a life dedicated to spirituality requires consistent self-denial, choosing the difficult path over the easy one. The speaker uses biblical examples, such as the apostles encouraging disciples through tribulation, and the analogy of building muscle, to illustrate that true spiritual growth only comes from resisting self-will and following Christ's narrow way. He urges listeners to teach young people to embrace this discipline to avoid a wasted life.
27mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 7
Zac Poonen · Dec 15, 2025 · 27m
Zac Poonen expounds on the Beatitudes from Matthew 5, explaining nine right attitudes that characterize blessed believers: poverty of spirit, mourning for sin, meekness, hunger for righteousness, mercy, purity of heart, and peacemaking. He emphasizes that genuine righteousness must be accompanied by humility and mercy toward others, and that standing firm on biblical truth—whether through baptism, avoiding dishonesty, or confessing Christ—inevitably invites persecution from those whose compromises are exposed by our obedience.
56mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Being Poor in Spirit and Valuing Others — Zac Poonen — December 3, 2025
Zac Poonen · Dec 4, 2025 · 56m
The speaker emphasizes that merely hearing Jesus' teachings from the Sermon on the Mount is insufficient; true discipleship requires actively obeying everything taught. He warns that building life on understanding without obedience results in collapse during life's trials, comparing it to building on sand. The core message stresses that the prerequisite for building on the rock is being 'poor in spirit,' which means recognizing oneself as having no inherent worth before God.
29mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 5
Zac Poonen · Dec 1, 2025 · 29m
In this sermon on Matthew 5, Zac Poonen explains the nine blessed attitudes Jesus taught, focusing on developing humility (being poor in spirit), genuine grief over sin, gentleness in refusing to fight for earthly possessions, desperate hunger for righteousness in controlling eyes and tongue, and mercy through forgiveness. He emphasizes that righteousness comes only through genuine, desperate longing rather than casual religious practice, and that mercy means forgiving those who hurt us while still protecting and disciplining when necessary.
28mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 3
Zac Poonen · Nov 17, 2025 · 28m
Zac Poonen teaches on the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on being "poor in spirit" and mourning for sin. He uses illustrations showing how recognizing oneself as nothing before God multiplies one's value and effectiveness in the church, and emphasizes that genuine mourning comes from seeing Jesus's holiness and recognizing the gravity of sin, ultimately leading to compassion for others and true spiritual leadership.
12mCFC India
God Rewards Small Acts of Service - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 17, 2025 · 12m
The sermon emphasizes that God rewards small, humble acts of service, drawing parallels from the Old Testament accounts of Bezalel and the support given to Moses during battle. The speaker encourages the congregation to focus on these simple acts—like holding up a hand in prayer or helping a child—rather than seeking recognition for grand feats. Ultimately, the message urges believers to persevere in doing good works, knowing that sowing to the Spirit yields eternal life, as stated in Galatians 6:8-10.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
November 5 | Daily Devotion | Being Crucified With Christ And Giving Up All Possessions | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 4, 2025 · 12m
True discipleship requires a radical commitment to dying to self, mirroring Christ's crucifixion, which means having an unshakeable reaction to both praise and criticism. Furthermore, following Jesus demands giving up all possessions, not just what is held tightly, and living with radical trust in God's provision. This commitment involves prioritizing spiritual purity over worldly comfort or status.
15mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Building the Church With the Spirit of Christ
Zac Poonen · Oct 27, 2025 · 15m
Zac Poonen teaches that building a God-honoring church requires the attitude of Christ—doing nothing from selfishness and regarding others as more important than yourself. Using Philippians 2:3-5 and examples from Jesus's ministry, he emphasizes that becoming like Christ involves humility, genuine care for others (even to the point of inconvenience), and constant self-examination to measure spiritual growth. The foundational principle is that everything must be done for God's glory, not personal advancement or honor.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
October 26 | Daily Devotion | Through Humility We Can Keep A Good Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 25, 2025 · 10m
The central message is the necessity of keeping a good conscience before both God and man to be in the resurrection of the righteous. Keeping a good conscience does not mean never making mistakes, but rather immediately confessing any wrong thought, word, or action to God and, when appropriate, to the person wronged. This cleansing is ultimately achieved through the blood of Jesus Christ, requiring humility to acknowledge sin and take immediate corrective action.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
October 24 | Daily Devotion | Show Your Love For The Lord By Submitting To The Authority |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 23, 2025 · 8m
The core message emphasizes that true love for the Lord is demonstrated through submission to God's appointed authority. The speaker argues that the first sin in Eden was a failure of submission, and this principle applies universally, from angels to husbands and wives. Ultimately, following Jesus' life, submission to the Father's will, even unto death, is the ultimate proof of devotion to Christ.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
October 18 | Daily Devotion | Have The Spirit Of A Servant Like Jesus Had | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 17, 2025 · 9m
The central message emphasizes adopting the humble, servant-hearted attitude of Jesus, who prioritized others over himself even on the eve of his death. The speaker contrasts this with the modern tendency toward seeking status, recognition, and leadership, arguing that true spiritual fullness leads one to the lowest place. Ultimately, the Christian life is characterized by recognizing oneself as a sinner saved by grace, mirroring Christ's willingness to serve.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
October 5 | Daily Devotion | The New And Living Way Into The Most Holy Place | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 4, 2025 · 12m
Jesus demonstrated complete submission to the Father's will, even in Gethsemane, which ultimately opened the way to the most holy place. Following this example, true discipleship requires a daily, radical self-denial—replacing personal will with God's will. The speaker warns that merely claiming to be 'born again' without giving up personal ambitions and plans is insufficient; true commitment is like a marriage where one gives up all personal autonomy to the spouse.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
September 27 | Daily Devotion | Do Not Accuse, And Delight In The Fear Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 26, 2025 · 11m
The central message is a warning against judging or accusing others, drawing parallels between the accuser, Satan, and the tendency to criticize others. The speaker emphasizes that genuine reverence for God leads to self-judgment rather than judging others. He cites scripture to support that true discernment, like that shown by Jesus, looks at the heart and the potential for repentance, not just outward actions.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
September 26 | Daily Devotion | Judge Yourself And Be Merciful To Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 25, 2025 · 10m
The central message is a strong admonition against judging others, drawing heavily from James 4 and Matthew 7. The speaker emphasizes that judging belongs only to God, who is the sole judge. Instead of judging, believers are called to be witnesses to Christ's love and to judge themselves, recognizing that everyone is at a different spiritual level or 'grade.' Therefore, we must always assume others are ignorant and extend mercy.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
September 25 | Daily Devotion | Genuine Reverence For God Leads To A Cautious Approach To Judgment
Zac Poonen · Sep 24, 2025 · 9m
Genuine reverence for God is characterized by a deep respect that influences how we process information, teaching us not to judge by what we merely see or hear. The speaker emphasizes that true reverence, which is linked to the fullness of the Holy Spirit, requires us to recognize the limitations of our own perception and understanding. This principle should guide us in judging others less, trusting that God alone is the ultimate judge.