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9mApril 20 | Daily Devotion | Pursue Love More Than Anything Else | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 19
9mApril 19 | Daily Devotion | Confess The Promises Of God And Not Your Failures | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 18
10mApril 18 | Daily Devotion | Is The Victory You Have An Ishmael? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 17
10mApril 17 | Daily Devotion | Trust In God's Promises Against All Odds | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 16
12mApril 16 | Daily Devotion | True Grace Should Strengthen Our Heart | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 15
11mApril 15 | Daily Devotion | Contentment Brings Great Spiritual Profit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 14
13mZac Poonen - Every Member Has an Important Part in Building Christ's Body
Zac Poonen · Apr 14
12mApril 14 | Daily Devotion | Without God We Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 13
12mApril 13 | Daily Devotion | Be Aware Of The Lord's Presence To Overcome Sin | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 12
9mApril 12 | Daily Devotion | Are You Freed From Your Sins? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 11
10mApril 11 | Daily Devotion | Be Like A Baby In Humility | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 10
11mApril 10 | Daily Devotion | Ask God For Wisdom In Faith Without Any Doubting | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 9
10mApril 9 | Daily Devotion | Stand Apart From The World | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 8
1h 3mBe Rooted And Grounded In Love | ಪ್ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬೇರೂರಿ ಮತ್ತು ನೆಲೆಗೊಂಡಿರಿ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Apr 8
10mApril 8 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Comes Inside Us To Manifest Life Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 7
14mZac Poonen - Understanding Repentance and Temptation
Zac Poonen · Apr 7
8mZac Poonen - The Meaning of the Breaking of Bread
Zac Poonen · Apr 7
12mApril 7 | Daily Devotion | Ask Forgiveness And Forgive Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6
1h 0mGod Uses The Weak And The Foolish - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6
10mApril 6 | Daily Devotion | If God Is So Good, Why Can't He Forgive Everybody? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 5
10mApril 5 | Daily Devotion | Listen To The Voice Of God And Your Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 4
11mApril 4 | Daily Devotion | Preserve Yourself In Fervent Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 3
55mHow God's Children Can Mature and Become His Sons — Zac Poonen — April 2, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 3
9mApril 3 | Daily Devotion | Beware Of Teachers Who Are Not Spiritual Fathers | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 2
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.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 20 | Daily Devotion | Pursue Love More Than Anything Else | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 19, 2025 · 9m
The central message emphasizes that the 'royal law' is the law of love, urging listeners to prioritize loving others above all else. The speaker warns against focusing on minor faults in others (specks) while ignoring major internal failings, such as an unloving attitude or unforgiveness (the beam). True spiritual growth requires submitting to God's Spirit to cultivate His nature of love, rather than relying on personal effort.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 19 | Daily Devotion | Confess The Promises Of God And Not Your Failures | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 18, 2025 · 9m
The central message is that believers can partake of the divine nature through the promises of God, which is achieved through the gift of the Holy Spirit. This divine nature allows one to overcome the corruption of the world, which manifests as strong desires, and guides one to focus on the glory of God rather than personal slights. Ultimately, the speaker urges listeners to confess their faith in Jesus and trust God's promises, leading to a life free from anxiety.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 18 | Daily Devotion | Is The Victory You Have An Ishmael? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 17, 2025 · 10m
The message uses the story of Abraham, Sarah, and Ishmael to illustrate that self-achieved victories are insufficient for God's acceptance. Ishmael represents any apparent victory gained through personal effort, such as controlling a sin for a short time, which ultimately lacks divine acceptance. True blessing comes only when God works in the heart, leading to a transformation that is entirely His doing, as seen with Isaac.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 17 | Daily Devotion | Trust In God's Promises Against All Odds | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 16, 2025 · 10m
The message uses Abraham's story in Romans 4 to illustrate that true faith involves believing God's promises even when all evidence suggests impossibility. Just as Abraham was promised a multitude of children despite his and Sarah's barrenness, believers must trust God's word for victory over sin and life, even when feeling defeated. The key is to look to God's promise rather than one's own perceived weakness or failure.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
April 16 | Daily Devotion | True Grace Should Strengthen Our Heart | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 15, 2025 · 12m
The speaker emphasizes that the true purpose of God's grace is not merely forgiveness for past sins, but a power that strengthens the heart to live righteously. He warns against misunderstanding grace, which can lead believers to settle for a low standard of living or focus only on physical healing. True grace, exemplified by Christ's sinless life, empowers believers to live without sin, lies, or retaliation, strengthening the heart rather than just instructing the mind.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 15 | Daily Devotion | Contentment Brings Great Spiritual Profit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 14, 2025 · 11m
True godliness, as taught in 1 Timothy 6:6, is only profitable when it is accompanied by contentment. This contentment must apply not only to material possessions and circumstances but also to our spiritual gifts and our marriages. The speaker emphasizes that wishing for what we do not have, whether it's another's gift or a different circumstance, undermines genuine godliness and prevents us from experiencing God's abundant blessings where we are.
13mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Every Member Has an Important Part in Building Christ's Body
Zac Poonen · Apr 14, 2025 · 13m
Every member of the church body has a vital role in building up Christ's body, not just those in visible leadership positions. Whether through prayer with genuine burden, holiness, or other spiritual gifts, each believer contributes to the church's growth when functioning properly, and maintaining purity from sin is essential for effective service.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
April 14 | Daily Devotion | Without God We Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 13, 2025 · 12m
The central message emphasizes that apart from Christ, our efforts in life and ministry amount to nothing, comparing worldly achievements to wood, hay, and stubble that burn away. True spiritual life requires constant reliance on the Holy Spirit and recognizing that inner attitudes, especially regarding money, are more important than outward actions. The speaker urges listeners to examine their motives and depend solely on Christ's power.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
April 13 | Daily Devotion | Be Aware Of The Lord's Presence To Overcome Sin | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 12, 2025 · 12m
The central message is that developing an awareness of Christ's constant presence is the most effective way to overcome sin. The speaker encourages believers to practice this awareness in all aspects of life, such as in church services and at home, by focusing their worship and thoughts on Christ's sacrifice rather than self-pity. He urges the congregation to fix their eyes on Jesus, recognizing Him as the true leader in praise, to better see their sin and maintain devotion.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 12 | Daily Devotion | Are You Freed From Your Sins? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 11, 2025 · 9m
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of being absolutely sure of salvation by remembering John 6:37, assuring new believers that Jesus will not cast them out. Beyond initial assurance, true spiritual growth requires actively pressing on to overcome sin, much like advancing in studies. He warns that treating sin lightly, especially through temptation like the internet, can lead to spiritual ruin, urging immediate repentance upon falling and maintaining a constant reverence for God.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 11 | Daily Devotion | Be Like A Baby In Humility | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 10, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that true greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven comes not from worldly achievement or status, but from profound humility, exemplified by a child. The speaker contrasts the human tendency toward competition and pride with the natural state of a baby, who is unconcerned with comparison or status. He urges listeners to adopt the child's dependence, willingness to ask for help, and lack of pride, applying this lesson to their relationship with God by constantly crying out for grace.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 10 | Daily Devotion | Ask God For Wisdom In Faith Without Any Doubting | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 9, 2025 · 11m
Paul urges believers to ensure their love grows in wisdom, citing examples from parenting and marriage. The message emphasizes that when lacking wisdom, one must ask God in faith, as He promises to give generously without reproach. True wisdom is linked to humility, and the key condition for receiving God's wisdom is asking without doubting.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 9 | Daily Devotion | Stand Apart From The World | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 8, 2025 · 10m
The message uses the story of Noah building the ark to illustrate the necessity of drawing a clear line between Christian values and the world's passing culture. This separation must be evident not just in words, but in one's entire lifestyle, including how one spends time, money, and energy. True commitment is demonstrated by actions that show one's ultimate allegiance is to God, not worldly pursuits.
1h 3mCFC India
Be Rooted And Grounded In Love | ಪ್ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬೇರೂರಿ ಮತ್ತು ನೆಲೆಗೊಂಡಿರಿ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Apr 8, 2025 · 1h 3m
The sermon emphasizes that true Christian life must be rooted first and foremost in love for Jesus Christ, as highlighted in 1 Corinthians 13. The speaker contrasts the superficiality of worldly love with the profound, sacrificial love exemplified by Jesus, who acted out of obedience to the Father's command. Ultimately, following Christ means carrying the cross, which is an act motivated by love for the Father, not by human obligation or perceived need within the local church.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 8 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Comes Inside Us To Manifest Life Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 7, 2025 · 10m
The speaker contrasts God's work in the Old Testament, where help was external, with the New Testament, where God dwells internally through the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes that while external help can solve visible problems, only the Spirit residing within can solve internal struggles, such as sin and weakness of will. Therefore, believers must rely on the power of the Holy Spirit from within to live righteously, rather than merely confessing sins externally.
14mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Understanding Repentance and Temptation
Zac Poonen · Apr 7, 2025 · 14m
Zac Poonen teaches that true repentance is a complete about-turn from the old life toward Christ and the things of eternity, not a partial compromise. He emphasizes that temptation is not sin—even Jesus experienced temptation—and that Christians must maintain absolute faithfulness to Christ, rejecting worldly desires while resisting the enemy's attempts to draw them back. God permits temptation to strengthen us and teach us to be soldiers in spiritual warfare.
8mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Meaning of the Breaking of Bread
Zac Poonen · Apr 7, 2025 · 8m
Zac Poonen teaches that breaking bread is a proclamation of the Lord's death through how we live—dying to worldly attractions and sin, and rising with Christ to seek heavenly things. He emphasizes that true communion involves self-examination to assess whether we are actually living as those who have died and been resurrected with Christ, which is the deeper, transformative meaning of this practice that most believers fail to grasp.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
April 7 | Daily Devotion | Ask Forgiveness And Forgive Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6, 2025 · 12m
The central message emphasizes that true prayer and a relationship with God are contingent upon reconciling with others. Jesus taught that one must first seek forgiveness from those wronged before approaching God in prayer. Furthermore, the speaker stresses the reciprocal nature of forgiveness, warning that failure to forgive others will prevent God from forgiving us, regardless of other good deeds.
1h 0mCFC India
God Uses The Weak And The Foolish - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6, 2025 · 1h 0m
The speaker advises young people to take the Christian life seriously early, warning that true spiritual growth requires more than initial zeal. He strongly cautions against hypocrisy, calling it the biggest sin in all denominations, and warns that seeking the honor of man is a form of idolatry. Ultimately, he urges listeners to be honest with God and reject the need to impress others with outward piety.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 6 | Daily Devotion | If God Is So Good, Why Can't He Forgive Everybody? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 5, 2025 · 10m
The speaker addresses the question of why God cannot forgive everyone, explaining that divine justice requires accountability, much like a teacher cannot give full marks to a student who did not study. He emphasizes that God's perfect love is demonstrated through the principle of substitution, using the example of Jesus taking the punishment for our sins on the cross. The central message is that our salvation and clean lives are due to Jesus' sacrifice, and we must live thankfully by not dirtying the 'clean shirt' of his atonement.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 5 | Daily Devotion | Listen To The Voice Of God And Your Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 4, 2025 · 10m
The speaker emphasizes that God speaks to us daily, citing Genesis 1 as evidence that God spoke each day of creation. He draws a key distinction between humans and animals: God breathed into Adam, giving humanity a conscience. This conscience is vital because it alerts us to wrong actions, making it the most important part of ourselves to safeguard. To keep this conscience clean, one must confess sins to the Lord through Jesus Christ and then live with sensitivity, immediately confessing wrongs to others.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 4 | Daily Devotion | Preserve Yourself In Fervent Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 3, 2025 · 11m
The central message is that the greatest danger of deception is losing fervent devotion to Christ. When our primary focus shifts to money, material things, ministry, or any area other than Christ, we become vulnerable to spiritual deception. True protection comes from maintaining a deep, passionate love for Jesus Christ.
55mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
How God's Children Can Mature and Become His Sons — Zac Poonen — April 2, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 3, 2025 · 55m
The speaker argues that true spiritual maturity is not measured by knowledge, gifted speaking, or even church attendance, but by a deep, Christ-like inner transformation. He contrasts the Corinthians, who were gifted but spiritually immature, with the calling to be holy and blameless in God's sight, which predates creation. The central message is that maturity involves a thorough, internal alignment of one's entire being with Christ, rather than merely focusing on post-death salvation.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 3 | Daily Devotion | Beware Of Teachers Who Are Not Spiritual Fathers | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 2, 2025 · 9m
The message warns against being deceived by teachers who lack the genuine, fatherly concern for the spiritual well-being of their students. The speaker distinguishes between a teacher, who is motivated by salary, and a true father or servant of God, whose concern is presenting the individual as a pure virgin to Christ. He advises believers to test preachers by asking if their interest lies in the listener's soul or in what they can gain from them.