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52mControlling Our Tongue and Being Patient — Zac Poonen — January 7, 2026
Zac Poonen · Jan 8
10mJanuary 7 | Daily Devotion | God Gives Perseverance And Encouragement | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 6
12mJanuary 2 | Daily Devotion | The Right Way To Give | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 1
10mDecember 27 | Daily Devotion | Treasures Of Eternal Value In Your Bible | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 26
10mDecember 17 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Taught Us How To Pray Meaningfully | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 16
9mDecember 1 | Daily Devotion | Trust God’s Plan And His Provision | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 30
13mNovember 24 | Daily Devotion | Appreciate The Good First, Then Correct The Wrong | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 23
10mNovember 23 | Daily Devotion | Keep Your Conscience Like You Keep Your Eyes | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 22
9mNovember 22 | Daily Devotion | God Provides For The Righteous And Their Children | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 21
9mNovember 20 | Daily Devotion | Read Your Bible Everyday | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 19
9mNovember 8 | Daily Devotion | The Disciple Needs Revelation On The Son Of God And The Father
Zac Poonen · Nov 7
28mZac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 1
Zac Poonen · Nov 3
9mOctober 7 | Daily Devotion | Live By Every Single Word From The Mouth Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 6
11mOctober 6 | Daily Devotion | Respect God's Word By Reading It | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 5
1h 5mHow to Prosper in Everything We Do — Zac Poonen — October 1, 2025
Zac Poonen · Oct 2
3h 0mZac Poonen: Personal Questions – Honest Answers (Dec.2003)
Zac Poonen · Oct 1
9mSeptember 25 | Daily Devotion | Genuine Reverence For God Leads To A Cautious Approach To Judgment
Zac Poonen · Sep 24
10mSeptember 24 |Daily Devotion |The Foundation Of Wisdom And Learning From The Dying Thief |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 23
11mSeptember 16 | Daily Devotion | Being Conscious Of The Lord's Presence And Being Full Of Joy Always
Zac Poonen · Sep 15
11mSeptember 1 | Daily Devotion | Giving Our Best As An Offering To God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 31
11mAugust 27 | Daily Devotion | A Mature Christian Grows In The Knowledge Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 26
1h 4m24th August 2025 - We Believe And Therefore We Confess - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 25
1h 4mParadoxes of the Christian Life — Zac Poonen — August 17, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 20
11mAugust 20 | Daily Devotion | Putting Spirit First For An Exciting Christian Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 19
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.
52mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Controlling Our Tongue and Being Patient — Zac Poonen — January 7, 2026
Zac Poonen · Jan 8, 2026 · 52m
The speaker emphasizes that God's ways of thinking and doing are fundamentally different from human ways, citing Isaiah 55:8. He cautions against attributing divine words to personal imagination and stresses that true spiritual transformation comes from aligning one's thinking with Christ's way, particularly concerning areas like money. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to live simply, trust God's provision, and strive to honor Him in every aspect of life.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
January 7 | Daily Devotion | God Gives Perseverance And Encouragement | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 6, 2026 · 10m
The message emphasizes that God provides perseverance and encouragement, drawing lessons from scripture, particularly the Old Testament. Using the Israelites' 40 years in the wilderness as an example, the speaker stresses that life is sustained not by material comfort or food, but by the Word of God. Therefore, believers must regularly read and meditate on the Bible to learn how to live by God's every word.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
January 2 | Daily Devotion | The Right Way To Give | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 1, 2026 · 12m
The speaker argues that many Christian denominations focus excessively on money and offerings, citing Voltaire's observation that all groups share a love for money. He contrasts this with Jesus' teaching that God desires a body, not offerings. To counter this, his church adopted policies of never paying its elders and never collecting offerings, believing this aligns better with God's will and the spirit of cheerful giving.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
December 27 | Daily Devotion | Treasures Of Eternal Value In Your Bible | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 26, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that the ultimate goal of Christian life is to become like Christ, which is facilitated by the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that the Bible is not meant merely for knowledge or public speaking, but for revealing the glory of Jesus Christ. When believers truly see Christ's glory in scripture, it leads to self-examination, causing us to recognize our own sinfulness, which ultimately leads to transformation into Christ's likeness.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
December 17 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Taught Us How To Pray Meaningfully | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 16, 2025 · 10m
Jesus taught that meaningful prayer begins by addressing God as 'Father,' recognizing Him as both loving and all-powerful. The structure of prayer should center on God's glory, asking for His name to be honored and His kingdom to come, before moving to personal requests. Crucially, one must forgive others genuinely to ask God for forgiveness, and all prayer should conclude by giving all glory back to God.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
December 1 | Daily Devotion | Trust God’s Plan And His Provision | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 30, 2025 · 9m
God is a faithful provider who cares for His children and has already made provision for our needs, even before we face difficulties. Through examples like the tree planted by the bitter waters in Exodus and God's hidden work in the book of Esther, Zac Poonen demonstrates that God's love and protection extend to every detail of our lives, and we should build our faith by recognizing His provision in both small and large circumstances.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
November 24 | Daily Devotion | Appreciate The Good First, Then Correct The Wrong | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 23, 2025 · 13m
God's pattern, as seen in scripture, is to first acknowledge and appreciate the good before addressing what is wrong. This principle is illustrated by God's dealings with Adam, the church in Ephesus, and the church in Thyatira, where praise precedes correction. The speaker advises that we should emulate this by being quick to encourage others, as focusing only on faults reveals a negative human nature, often stemming from jealousy.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
November 23 | Daily Devotion | Keep Your Conscience Like You Keep Your Eyes | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 22, 2025 · 10m
The message emphasizes keeping one's conscience clear, comparing it to keeping one's eyes clean, as taught by Jesus. Ignoring small wrongdoings or sins, like ignoring dust in the eye, leads to spiritual blindness. Maintaining a clear conscience requires immediate repentance and seeking forgiveness for every wrong, which allows God's light to shine into one's life, leading to deeper understanding of scripture. Furthermore, the speaker warns that neglecting God's word and failing to repent can lead to spiritual dullness, making one unable to hear God's voice.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
November 22 | Daily Devotion | God Provides For The Righteous And Their Children | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 9m
David's testimony in Psalm 37 reveals that God provides for the righteous and blesses their descendants, not through accumulated wealth but through the fruit of righteous living. Zac Poonen emphasizes that keeping a good conscience—avoiding dishonest gain, repaying debts, and resisting covetousness—is the true inheritance to leave children and grandchildren, illustrating through examples like Zacchaeus how righteousness brings God's blessing that multiplies far beyond money alone.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
November 20 | Daily Devotion | Read Your Bible Everyday | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 19, 2025 · 9m
The speaker warns against being deceived by false teachings, especially concerning the signs of the last days, emphasizing that mere knowledge of the Bible is insufficient. True spiritual life requires diligent, deep study of Scripture, comparing what is heard with what is read, much like learning a new language. He stresses that believers must actively pursue understanding the Word of God to avoid spiritual complacency.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
November 8 | Daily Devotion | The Disciple Needs Revelation On The Son Of God And The Father
Zac Poonen · Nov 7, 2025 · 9m
The central message emphasizes that true understanding of God, the Father, and the Son comes only through divine revelation, not merely through intellectual knowledge or study. The speaker argues that many people mistake mere head knowledge for genuine spiritual understanding, citing Matthew 16:17 to support that revelation must come from the Father. A life lacking this deep revelation results in a shallow faith, failing to transform one's attitude toward sin or one's relationship with God.
28mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 1
Zac Poonen · Nov 3, 2025 · 28m
Zac Poonen begins a study of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), emphasizing that Jesus spoke primarily to his disciples, not the crowds, and that the central distinction is between those who hear and obey his words (wise builders) versus those who hear but don't obey (foolish builders). He clarifies that discipleship requires more than wanting to go to heaven; it demands active obedience to Jesus' teachings, and that the Great Commission is fundamentally about making disciples who practice what they are taught, not merely gaining doctrinal information.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
October 7 | Daily Devotion | Live By Every Single Word From The Mouth Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 6, 2025 · 9m
The central message emphasizes that human life must be sustained by every word proceeding from God, not merely by material means. The speaker urges listeners to take God's Word seriously, both for personal growth and for teaching their children, warning against spiritual complacency. He encourages daily Bible reading, citing Jesus' reliance on scripture to overcome temptation, and stresses that a life truly lived for Christ requires constant immersion in God's Word.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 6 | Daily Devotion | Respect God's Word By Reading It | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 5, 2025 · 11m
The speaker strongly encourages the audience to read and systematically study the Bible daily, emphasizing that neglecting God's Word is an insult to God and Jesus Christ. He shares personal accounts of how consistent Bible study provided him with divine direction regarding his life, marriage, and overcoming temptation. Ultimately, the message stresses appreciating the gift of having the Bible in one's own language.
1h 5mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
How to Prosper in Everything We Do — Zac Poonen — October 1, 2025
Zac Poonen · Oct 2, 2025 · 1h 5m
The speaker emphasizes that true prosperity in all areas of life comes from delighting in the law of the Lord, as stated in Psalm 1. He warns against following the advice of wicked people and stresses that mere reading of scripture is insufficient; one must cultivate a deep, joyful delight in God's word. Spiritual growth comes not from academic knowledge but from allowing the heart to respond to God's word through meditation and consistent study.
3h 0mCFC India
Zac Poonen: Personal Questions – Honest Answers (Dec.2003)
Zac Poonen · Oct 1, 2025 · 3h 0m
The speaker discusses his journey of faith, emphasizing that true assurance of salvation comes not from good upbringing or good deeds, but from God's sovereign choice and love. He shares that his certainty came from anchoring himself to John 6:37, and he affirms that his faith is based on God's word rather than on dramatic spiritual experiences. He concludes by noting that his awareness of sin and God's grace has deepened over time.
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.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
September 24 |Daily Devotion |The Foundation Of Wisdom And Learning From The Dying Thief |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 23, 2025 · 10m
The speaker uses the example of the dying thief on the cross to illustrate the importance of having a genuine reverence for God. He emphasizes that this reverence, described as the 'fear of the Lord,' is the fundamental basis for all wisdom, comparing it to learning the ABCs before moving to higher studies. He warns that many modern Christians skip this foundational learning, leading to instability, and urges the audience to prioritize learning to respect and revere God.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
September 16 | Daily Devotion | Being Conscious Of The Lord's Presence And Being Full Of Joy Always
Zac Poonen · Sep 15, 2025 · 11m
The message emphasizes the necessity of being constantly conscious of the Lord's presence in all aspects of life, comparing it to being aware of Jesus during singing. The speaker encourages viewers to develop this awareness through persistent practice in prayer and scripture reading. Ultimately, dwelling in God's presence is presented as the source of fullness of joy, which is superior to mere rejoicing.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
September 1 | Daily Devotion | Giving Our Best As An Offering To God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 31, 2025 · 11m
The speaker emphasizes that God desires a pure testimony in every location, not necessarily a large one. Drawing from Malachi, he contrasts the Israelites' habit of offering their sick, lame, and blind animals—the leftovers—with what God truly desires. He urges listeners to examine how they give their best to God in terms of time, energy, and money, warning against offering only the minimum or the leftovers of one's life.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
August 27 | Daily Devotion | A Mature Christian Grows In The Knowledge Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 26, 2025 · 11m
The speaker urges believers to move beyond superficial knowledge of scripture, comparing it to basic 'baby food' rather than seeking deeper understanding. True maturity involves pressing on to know the thoughts of God, which is revealed through the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, the goal is not mere accumulation of knowledge but developing a heart that reflects Christ's purity, like preparing a bride for Him.
1h 4mCFC Bangalore Live
24th August 2025 - We Believe And Therefore We Confess - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 25, 2025 · 1h 4m
Based on Romans 10:9-10, Zac Poonen teaches that faith and confession work together like two wires completing a circuit—what we believe in our heart must be confessed with our mouth. He presents eight foundational confessions for Christian living, beginning with God's unconditional love and perfect character, and emphasizing that believers must both receive challenge and encouragement from Scripture. The core message is that genuine faith requires both internal belief and external verbal testimony to produce spiritual transformation and joy.
1h 4mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Paradoxes of the Christian Life — Zac Poonen — August 17, 2025
Zac Poonen · Aug 20, 2025 · 1h 4m
The sermon explores the 'paradoxes of the Christian life,' arguing that Christian living requires adopting God's way of thinking, which is contrary to worldly understanding. Key paradoxes discussed include that one must acknowledge sin to become righteous, and that seeking the heavenly kingdom first will result in the provision of earthly needs. The speaker emphasizes that true understanding comes from deep Bible study and sincere repentance, citing examples like the dying thief.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
August 20 | Daily Devotion | Putting Spirit First For An Exciting Christian Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 19, 2025 · 11m
God's Word is incredibly profitable, changing every aspect of life, and Christians must take it seriously by digging into difficult verses rather than avoiding them. The message emphasizes that the spirit is the most important part of a person, surpassing even the mind, and that true spirituality means prioritizing connection with God over earthly concerns. This is illustrated by comparing the creation of man, who was given a spirit, to animals, who only possess body and mind.