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11mMarch 12 | Daily Devotion | Avoid Those Who Quench The Fire To Walk The Narrow Way | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 11
11mMarch 11 | Daily Devotion | Discern Every Spirit And Keep Your Conscience Clear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 10
13mZac Poonen - Why Jesus Did Not Take the Anesthetic at the Cross
Zac Poonen · Mar 10
10mMarch 10 | Daily Devotion | Put God First In Your Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 9
8mMarch 9 | Daily Devotion | Are You Giving God Your Best? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 8
1h 1mEvery Temptation to Sin Can Be Overcome -- Zac Poonen -- February 5, 2025
Zac Poonen · Mar 8
10mMarch 8 | Daily Devotion | Persevering In Love And Faithfulness To Our Bridegroom | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 7
1h 0mHaving a Solid Grip in the Christian Life -- Zac Poonen -- March 5, 2025
Zac Poonen · Mar 7
11mMarch 7 | Daily Devotion | Flee From Idolatry And Prepare For Christ’s Coming | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 6
9mMarch 6 | Daily Devotion | The Lord Will Fight For You If You Keep Silent | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 5
10mZac Poonen - The Importance of “Breaking of Bread” as a Church
Zac Poonen · Mar 4
9mMarch 5 | Daily Devotion | God Is Faithful In Every Temptation | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 4
20mZac Poonen - Completing God’s Plan for Our Lives
Zac Poonen · Mar 4
11mMarch 4 | Daily Devotion | Genuine Concern For The Welfare Of Others Is The Spirit Of Christ
Zac Poonen · Mar 3
12mMarch 3 | Daily Devotion | You Shall Worship And Then You Shall Serve | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 2
12mMarch 2 | Daily Devotion | Let The Word Of God Abide In You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 1
12mMarch 1 |Daily Devotion |Be Filled With The Holy Spirit To Be Thankful In All Situations |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 28
9mFebruary 28 | Daily Devotion | Seek Earnestly For A Heart Of Wisdom | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 27
11mFebruary 27 | Daily Devotion | Sin Shall Not Rule Over You When You Are Humble | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 26
46mOvercomers Judge Themselves Daily - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 26
8mFebruary 26 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Was Tempted In Every Point As We Are! | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 25
10mFebruary 25 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Is Our Saviour, Baptizer And Forerunner | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 24
50mZac Poonen - Jesus Overcoming Sin - and Building the Church
Zac Poonen · Feb 24
10mFebruary 24 | Daily Devotion | Hearing Jesus Himself Speak To Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 23
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.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
March 12 | Daily Devotion | Avoid Those Who Quench The Fire To Walk The Narrow Way | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 11, 2025 · 11m
The message emphasizes the necessity of walking the narrow way, which requires constant vigilance against the dangers of worldliness and legalism. To remain on this path, believers must continually look to Jesus, take up the cross daily, and guard their hearts against people who quench the fire of the Holy Spirit through gossip or worldly distractions. The speaker urges listeners to avoid those who cause divisions and instead seek fellowship with people who call upon the Lord with pure hearts.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
March 11 | Daily Devotion | Discern Every Spirit And Keep Your Conscience Clear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 10, 2025 · 11m
The speaker emphasizes the critical need for discernment when evaluating spiritual teaching, warning against being swayed by a preacher's spirit rather than just their accurate words. He stresses that true Christian living requires maintaining a blameless conscience before God and man, which involves constant confession and reconciliation. Ultimately, he cautions against the dangers of cults, which seek money, control, and misuse women, contrasting this with the freedom found in adhering strictly to Scripture.
13mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Why Jesus Did Not Take the Anesthetic at the Cross
Zac Poonen · Mar 10, 2025 · 13m
Jesus refused the anesthetic offered at the cross because He chose to remain fully alert and conscious to forgive those crucifying Him and to care for His mother, demonstrating the depth of His sacrificial love. Zac Poonen teaches that understanding and meditating on Jesus's love at the cross is the foundation for all Christian obedience, arguing that genuine love for God flows from recognizing how deeply He first loved us, which then enables us to love others unconditionally.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
March 10 | Daily Devotion | Put God First In Your Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 9, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that believers must prioritize God above all else in every aspect of life, mirroring Abel's pure offering. The speaker urges listeners to live in a state of constant readiness for Christ's second coming, warning against compromising convictions for worldly gain. True Christians must ensure God is first in their hearts and actions, remaining steadfast regardless of external pressures or temptations.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
March 9 | Daily Devotion | Are You Giving God Your Best? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 8, 2025 · 8m
The sermon uses the contrast between Cain and Abel's offerings in Genesis 4 to illustrate the difference between giving God leftovers and giving Him one's very best. The speaker argues that Christians, like the priests in Malachi, often give God what is left over after serving themselves, which is compared to giving a beggar the dregs of a drink. God deserves the best, and those who compromise the truth for popularity will face judgment.
1h 1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Every Temptation to Sin Can Be Overcome -- Zac Poonen -- February 5, 2025
Zac Poonen · Mar 8, 2025 · 1h 1m
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of repeatedly teaching foundational truths, citing Peter's commitment to reminding the church even after his death. He argues that true spiritual teaching requires persistence, as people need to hear vital messages multiple times to achieve genuine understanding. The core message is a call to move from a life of spiritual wandering to one of victory over sin, comparing this to the Israelites entering the promised land of Canaan.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
March 8 | Daily Devotion | Persevering In Love And Faithfulness To Our Bridegroom | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 7, 2025 · 10m
The message uses the analogy of a fiancée waiting for her groom to illustrate the need for faithfulness to Christ. The central message emphasizes that true Christian living requires a passionate desire to overcome known sins—such as anger, lust, and greed—by immediately confessing every slip-up to God. The speaker also cautions against empty religious expressions, urging believers to align their worship and declarations with what is explicitly taught in Scripture, particularly regarding the destruction of Babylon.
1h 0mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Having a Solid Grip in the Christian Life -- Zac Poonen -- March 5, 2025
Zac Poonen · Mar 7, 2025 · 1h 0m
The speaker encourages preachers to repeat foundational truths, noting that God's Spirit is not afraid to repeat what has already been said. This repetition serves to teach new generations and those who have since joined the church. Furthermore, the message emphasizes that true spiritual sustenance comes not from reading scripture once, but from continually hearing and living by every word that proceeds from God's mouth, which requires a sensitive conscience.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
March 7 | Daily Devotion | Flee From Idolatry And Prepare For Christ’s Coming | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 6, 2025 · 11m
The sermon warns believers to flee idolatry, defining it not just as worshipping idols, but also as greed—coveting what God has not given us. To be ready for Christ's return, believers must ensure that Christ rules in their hearts, not self. While salvation's foundation rests solely on Christ's righteousness, the believer's 'dress' for the marriage to the Lamb consists of their own righteous actions, which flow from genuine faith.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
March 6 | Daily Devotion | The Lord Will Fight For You If You Keep Silent | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 5, 2025 · 9m
The central message is that when facing conflict, the believer should remain silent and trust in God's fight on their behalf. The speaker draws from Psalm 46:10, advising to 'be still and know that I am God,' and uses the example of King Jehoshaphat to illustrate that fear dissipates when one seeks the Lord. Ultimately, the message emphasizes that true spiritual strength comes from refusing to fight with human beings, as this focus distracts from the spiritual warfare against evil principalities.
10mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Importance of “Breaking of Bread” as a Church
Zac Poonen · Mar 4, 2025 · 10m
Zac Poonen emphasizes that the breaking of bread (communion) was central to the early church and should remain a vital practice today, not merely a ritual. He teaches that it signifies our unity as one body in Christ and calls believers to examine themselves—not others—regarding their commitment to Jesus and the church community. The practice carries serious spiritual weight: partaking worthily strengthens our identification with Christ's death and resurrection, while self-judgment during the breaking of bread protects us from final judgment.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
March 5 | Daily Devotion | God Is Faithful In Every Temptation | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 4, 2025 · 9m
The speaker assures the listeners that God will never allow them to face anything too difficult to bear, promising grace and help through every trial. He shares personal testimonies of enduring illness (Asma) and seasickness, drawing parallels to Jesus's own suffering, noting that Jesus was
20mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Completing God’s Plan for Our Lives
Zac Poonen · Mar 4, 2025 · 20m
Zac Poonen teaches that God has a detailed plan for each person's life, written before they were even formed in the womb, and that fulfilling this plan requires wholehearted cooperation with God through repentance and commitment. He emphasizes that wasted years through rebellion or casual Christianity should bring genuine sorrow that propels believers to run full speed for God's purposes, using Paul's transformation as an example of how deep repentance can fuel zealous service despite past failures.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
March 4 | Daily Devotion | Genuine Concern For The Welfare Of Others Is The Spirit Of Christ
Zac Poonen · Mar 3, 2025 · 11m
The central message is that the true spirit of Christ is characterized by genuinely caring for the welfare of others, rather than seeking personal gain or status. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual maturity is demonstrated by a willingness to serve and sacrifice one's time and resources for the glory of God and the eternal lives of others. This attitude requires humility, viewing others as more important than oneself, mirroring Christ's actions, such as washing his disciples' feet.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
March 3 | Daily Devotion | You Shall Worship And Then You Shall Serve | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 2, 2025 · 12m
The central message is that true Christian life requires prioritizing worship before service. Drawing parallels from the angels' wings (four for worship, two for service) and Jesus' temptation, the speaker emphasizes that one must first focus on adoring God in spirit and heart. This principle should guide daily life, ensuring that our requests and actions flow from a deep place of worship rather than immediate earthly needs.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
March 2 | Daily Devotion | Let The Word Of God Abide In You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 1, 2025 · 12m
The central message emphasizes the necessity of constantly listening to God's Word, as it provides light and guidance in all situations, much like it did for the Israelites at the Red Sea. The speaker warns against treating God's word as disposable, urging believers to let it 'abide' in them rather than merely visiting them. True faith is demonstrated by humility and reliance on God's power, recognizing that even great works can sometimes hinder God's ultimate plan.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
March 1 |Daily Devotion |Be Filled With The Holy Spirit To Be Thankful In All Situations |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 28, 2025 · 12m
The central message is that true thankfulness in all situations is not a natural ability but a result of being filled with the Holy Spirit. The speaker contrasts getting 'drunk' on worldly luxuries with seeking the Spirit, which results in a permanent spirit of thankfulness. This spirit is necessary to overcome complaining, grumbling, and criticism, transforming one's life and bringing heaven's atmosphere into the home.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
February 28 | Daily Devotion | Seek Earnestly For A Heart Of Wisdom | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 27, 2025 · 9m
The message emphasizes the importance of diligently preparing one's heart for God by learning to 'number one's days' rather than just years. The central message is to cultivate a heart of wisdom characterized by forgiveness, love for all people, and the constant setting right of wrong attitudes. Furthermore, the speaker warns against false teachings that diminish the necessity of enduring in love until the end, urging listeners to prioritize Christ-centered love above all else.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
February 27 | Daily Devotion | Sin Shall Not Rule Over You When You Are Humble | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 26, 2025 · 11m
The central message is that believers are not destined to be ruled by sin, but rather, they are protected by God's grace. The speaker contrasts the common teaching that sin will eventually be cleansed by the blood of Christ with the gospel truth that grace actively prevents sin from mastering a person. He emphasizes that this victory is achieved by remaining under grace and adopting humility, as scripture states God gives grace to the humble.
46mCFC India
Overcomers Judge Themselves Daily - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 26, 2025 · 46m
The central message is that true spiritual progress requires daily self-examination, a practice likened to judging oneself daily. The speaker warns against the tendency to judge others, instead encouraging believers to learn from the mistakes of others while focusing on personal growth. This daily self-judgment is presented as a mark of the true family of God, leading to continuous spiritual advancement.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
February 26 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Was Tempted In Every Point As We Are! | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 25, 2025 · 8m
Jesus was tempted in every way we are, making him the perfect example for our own struggles. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus did not use his divine power to overcome sin, but rather lived and prayed like a man, showing us how to fight temptation through reliance on God. Believing that Jesus lived exactly like us, without sin, is crucial for overcoming our own temptations.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
February 25 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Is Our Saviour, Baptizer And Forerunner | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 24, 2025 · 10m
The message outlines three progressive stages of the Christian life, using the Old Testament Tabernacle as an analogy: first, knowing Jesus as Savior from sin; second, being baptized into the Holy Spirit; and third, following Jesus as our Forerunner into God's presence. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian growth requires moving beyond merely escaping hell by actively seeking the Holy Spirit and following Christ's example in daily life, rather than just believing in Him.
50mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Jesus Overcoming Sin - and Building the Church
Zac Poonen · Feb 24, 2025 · 50m
Jesus builds His church on the revelation that He came in the flesh like us, enabling believers to overcome sin. This revelation, not mere intellectual knowledge, is the foundation for the church functioning as a unified body where members work together without competition or strife, reflecting Christ's image.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
February 24 | Daily Devotion | Hearing Jesus Himself Speak To Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 23, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that true understanding of God comes not merely from reading the Bible or hearing preachers, but from hearing Jesus speak directly to the heart through the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that one must maintain absolute honesty with their conscience, as ignoring it leads away from God. Ultimately, the goal of Christian life is to cultivate a personal relationship with Christ, desiring to hear Him speak daily.