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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 14 | Daily Devotion | There Should Be These Two Movements In Your Life | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 13

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 6 | Daily Devotion | Do Everything For The Glory Of God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 5

23m

Forgive Others As God Forgives Us | ದೇವರು ನಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿದಂತೆ ನಾವು ಇತರರನ್ನು ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಬೇಕು | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 2

56m

8.The Video Tape Of Our Memory | 8.ನಮ್ಮ ನೆನಪಿನ ದೃಶ್ಯ ಸುರುಳಿ (ವೀಡಿಯೋ ಟೇಪ್) | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 30

1h 2m

4.The Danger Of Hidden Sins | 4.ರಹಸ್ಯ ಪಾಪಗಳ ಅಪಾಯ | Zac Poonen | Kannada

Zac Poonen · Dec 29

1h 0m

3.Sensitivity To Small Things | 3.ಚಿಕ್ಕ ವಿಷಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮತೆ | Zac Poonen | Kannada

Zac Poonen · Dec 29

December 29 | Daily Devotion | No Condemnation For Past Sins, But No More Sinning | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 28

December 21 | Daily Devotion | Have A Sense Of Gratitude To The Lord | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 20

December 10 | Daily Devotion | Our Living God Answers Us, And He Is Not An Idol | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 9

December 8 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Sets You Free From Your Fleshly Nature | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 7

December 7 | Daily Devotion | Grace Can Help You Overcome Fear And All Sins | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 6

2h 7m

The True Grace Of God | ದೇವರ ನಿಜವಾದ ಕೃಪೆ | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 6

December 4 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Was Heard Because Of His Godly Fear | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 3

Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 5

Zac Poonen · Dec 1

November 28 | Daily Devotion | The One Who Is Forgiven Much Will Love Much | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 27

November 26 | Daily Devotion | Meditate On The Love Of God To Do His Will | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 25

59s

Death to Self is only a passage to #resurrection of Christ! https://youtu.be/unZdyQdHhrU #zacpoonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 22

Newest Oldest Longest Shortest

November 17 | Daily Devotion | Work Out What He Works In | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 16

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.

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Zac Poonen · sin victory

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.

27m

NCCF Church

Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 11

Zac Poonen · Jan 26, 2026 · 27m

Zac Poonen teaches on the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing that Jesus's teachings demand radical obedience in attitudes and actions—anger equals murder, lust equals adultery, and divorce is prohibited except for infidelity. He challenges churches to actually teach and live out these standards rather than diluting the message, warns that such sins can lead to hell, and calls believers to extend Christ-like mercy to those repenting from past sins, understanding that God's justification completely cleanses and restores the forgiven.

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 14 | Daily Devotion | There Should Be These Two Movements In Your Life | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 13, 2026 · 9m

Zac Poonen teaches that Christians should experience two essential movements in their lives: first, a personal journey from sin and defeat to victory (Egypt to Canaan), and second, a movement from spiritual isolation and money-centered living toward genuine fellowship in obedience to God's word (Babylon to Jerusalem). He contrasts the old covenant pattern of one-man ministry with the new covenant emphasis on two-by-two partnership and genuine community, warning against both personal spiritual complacency and isolation from others.

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 6 | Daily Devotion | Do Everything For The Glory Of God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 5, 2026 · 10m

Zac Poonen teaches that Christians must do everything for the glory of God, rejecting the spirit of Babylon—which seeks money, honor, and selfish pleasure—in favor of wholehearted devotion to Christ. He emphasizes the importance of immediately addressing sin through confession and repentance, just as one would urgently treat physical illness, and warns against living a double life with outward godliness but inward compromise.

23m

CFC India

Forgive Others As God Forgives Us | ದೇವರು ನಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿದಂತೆ ನಾವು ಇತರರನ್ನು ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಬೇಕು | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 2, 2026 · 23m

The speaker emphasizes that true Christian devotion must remain focused on Christ, warning against being distracted by worldly attachments, including even one's marriage life. He draws profound lessons from meditating on the cross, realizing that Christ bore the penalty of eternal hell for humanity's sins, not just a temporary suffering. This understanding of Christ's infinite sacrifice leads to a deep love for Him, which in turn empowers the believer to forgive everyone who has caused them pain or hurt throughout their lives.

56m

CFC India

8.The Video Tape Of Our Memory | 8.ನಮ್ಮ ನೆನಪಿನ ದೃಶ್ಯ ಸುರುಳಿ (ವೀಡಿಯೋ ಟೇಪ್) | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 30, 2025 · 56m

The sermon emphasizes that God sees the heart, not just outward appearances, referencing scripture passages about judgment. The speaker uses the analogy of a video camera recording everything—thoughts, words, and actions—to illustrate that our entire lives will be recorded and revealed before God. True security comes not from hiding secrets, but from confessing all sins and acknowledging them in the light of Christ's sacrifice, which can then cleanse and remove those sins.

1h 2m

CFC India

4.The Danger Of Hidden Sins | 4.ರಹಸ್ಯ ಪಾಪಗಳ ಅಪಾಯ | Zac Poonen | Kannada

Zac Poonen · Dec 29, 2025 · 1h 2m

The sermon emphasizes that true Christianity involves acknowledging sin and recognizing that Jesus died for sinners, not just for Christians. It warns against judging others, as only God has the authority to judge. Furthermore, the speaker cautions against being enslaved by worldly temptations, such as money, and stresses that one cannot serve two masters—God and the world/sin. The core message is to live in constant awareness of one's dependence on Christ's sacrifice.

1h 0m

CFC India

3.Sensitivity To Small Things | 3.ಚಿಕ್ಕ ವಿಷಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮತೆ | Zac Poonen | Kannada

Zac Poonen · Dec 29, 2025 · 1h 0m

The speaker discusses the misunderstanding of salvation, clarifying that Jesus saves us from sin, not from hell in the future. He emphasizes that our focus should be on the present reality of being saved from sin, as stated in the New Covenant's first promise. Furthermore, he addresses the need for believers to guard their conscience and to rise quickly from sin, comparing falling into sin to tripping over a banana peel or a stone, which happens unexpectedly.

CFC Daily Devotions

December 29 | Daily Devotion | No Condemnation For Past Sins, But No More Sinning | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 28, 2025 · 10m

The sermon uses the story of the woman caught in adultery to illustrate two core messages of the Gospel: first, that there is no condemnation for past sins because of Christ's cleansing blood, and second, that believers must strive to sin no more. The speaker emphasizes that the focus should be on the cleansing power of Christ's sacrifice rather than merely covering sins, and that the ultimate aim of Christian teaching is always to save, not to condemn.

CFC Daily Devotions

December 21 | Daily Devotion | Have A Sense Of Gratitude To The Lord | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 20, 2025 · 12m

Zac Poonen teaches that true Christian growth requires a deep sense of gratitude to Jesus and a genuine desire to live for Him rather than merely securing a place in heaven. He emphasizes that being filled with the Holy Spirit is essential for spiritual progress, enabling believers to overcome sin and become increasingly Christ-like year by year, and that those who truly recognize the severity of sin and Jesus' sacrifice will earnestly seek the Spirit's power rather than settling for complacency.

CFC Daily Devotions

December 10 | Daily Devotion | Our Living God Answers Us, And He Is Not An Idol | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 9, 2025 · 12m

The speaker cautions against worshipping an 'idol-god,' arguing that this idol is any false object of devotion, including a Christ figure perceived as inactive. True worship requires acknowledging the living, risen Christ who hears and answers prayer, which is proven by the ability to discern God's voice through Scripture. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that unresolved sin or negative attitudes toward others can render one's perceived God an idol that fails to hear or act.

CFC Daily Devotions

December 8 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Sets You Free From Your Fleshly Nature | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 7, 2025 · 11m

The Holy Spirit liberates believers from slavery to fleshly desires like food and money, and from the sinful nature that wages war against the mind. Drawing on Romans 7-8, Zac Poonen teaches that while Christians experience an ongoing conflict between the mind's desire to obey God and the flesh's pull toward sin, freedom comes through Christ without condemnation—believers can live as overcomers by relying on the Holy Spirit's power to set them free from the law of sin and death.

CFC Daily Devotions

December 7 | Daily Devotion | Grace Can Help You Overcome Fear And All Sins | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 6, 2025 · 12m

Zac Poonen teaches that God's grace enables believers to overcome both sin and fear, which he equates as equally serious spiritual enemies. He emphasizes that while the flesh will continue to tempt believers throughout their lives, Romans 6:14 promises that sin shall not have dominion over us, and through faith and repeated exposure to God's truth, we can conquer the 'giants' of habitual sin and fear that seek to control us.

2h 7m

CFC India

The True Grace Of God | ದೇವರ ನಿಜವಾದ ಕೃಪೆ | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 6, 2025 · 2h 7m

The central message contrasts living by outward appearance versus living by inner truth, drawing from John 1:17. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life requires the inner self to align with the outer life, a reality impossible under the Old Covenant but possible through the grace of Jesus Christ. He warns against hypocrisy, urging believers to confront their inner sinfulness rather than merely performing piety.

CFC Daily Devotions

December 4 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Was Heard Because Of His Godly Fear | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Dec 3, 2025 · 12m

Jesus was tempted in every way that we are tempted—including lust, anger, and sickness—yet He never sinned. Drawing from Hebrews 4:15 and 5:7, Zac Poonen explains that Jesus overcame temptation through fervent prayer with loud crying and tears, and teaches that believers can experience the same victory by praying with equal earnestness and godly fear to be delivered from sin.

NCCF 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.

CFC Daily Devotions

November 28 | Daily Devotion | The One Who Is Forgiven Much Will Love Much | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 27, 2025 · 10m

Drawing from Luke 7, Zac Poonen teaches that those who recognize and understand the gravity of their sins are forgiven much and consequently love Jesus more. Using the example of the sinful woman who anointed Jesus' feet, he explains that true love for Christ grows not from committing great transgressions, but from seeing even small sins—unforgiveness, lustful thoughts, angry words—from God's perspective as serious violations. This deep understanding of sin's weight and Christ's forgiveness transforms believers into devoted followers.

CFC Daily Devotions

November 26 | Daily Devotion | Meditate On The Love Of God To Do His Will | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 12m

The central message emphasizes that true love for Jesus stems from meditating on the depth of His prior love for us, as stated in 1 John 4:19. The speaker deeply analyzes the crucifixion, focusing on the three hours when Jesus bore the punishment for sin, experiencing what he termed 'hell'—the state of being forsaken by God. This profound realization of Christ's suffering for our sin should motivate us to hate sin and desire to follow Him completely, even over our own desires or perceived 'heavenly' goals.

59s

River of Life Christian Fellowship

Death to Self is only a passage to #resurrection of Christ! https://youtu.be/unZdyQdHhrU #zacpoonen

Zac Poonen · Nov 22, 2025 · 59s

The speaker emphasizes that daily life presents constant opportunities to die to one's own will and desires. He assures the audience that choosing this path of 'death' is not miserable because it is always followed by a resurrection, contrasting this with other philosophies that view self-denial as a miserable existence.