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11mOctober 31 | Daily Devotion | Your Hidden Life Is More Important Than Your Visible Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 30
10mOctober 30 | Daily Devotion | Brokenness And Abundance | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 29
1h 1mZac Poonen - Marks of the True Bride of Christ
Zac Poonen · Oct 28
11mOctober 29 | Daily Devotion | Genuine Concern for the Welfare of Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 28
12mOctober 28 | Daily Devotion | One Thing I Have Desired | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 27
13mOctober 27 | Daily Devotion | Cast Your Burdens Upon the Lord and He will Sustain You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 26
11mOctober 26 | Daily Devotion | God Writes His Laws in our Minds and Hearts | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 25
13mOctober 25 | Daily Devotion | Develop the Habit of Listening to the Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 24
11mOctober 24 | Daily Devotion | Beware of the Form of Godliness Without Power | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 23
12mOctober 23 | Daily Devotion | Last Days Hypocritical Christians | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 22
10mOctober 22 | Daily Devotion | Beholding the Glory Of Jesus in Scriptures | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 21
12mOctober 21 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Reveals God's Thoughts | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 20
11mOctober 20 | Daily Devotion | Have You Understood Faith? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 19
15mOctober 19 | Daily Devotion | Family Life is More Important than Ministry | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 18
57mTwo Parts of the Word of the Cross - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 18
11mOctober 18 | Daily Devotion | Always Have a Clear Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 17
12mOctober 17 | Daily Devotion | Secret of True Prosperity | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 16
10mOctober 16 | Daily Devotion | Recognizing That We Are Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 15
10mOctober 15 | Daily Devotion | Following In Christ’s Footsteps | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 14
12mZac Poonen - Understand and Appreciate Your Wife
Zac Poonen · Oct 14
9mOctober 14 | Daily Devotion | Recognizing The Value Of Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 13
11mOctober 13 | Daily Devotion | Understanding The Body Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 12
7mOctober 12 | Daily Devotion | Be Humble Like A Little Child | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 11
7mOctober 11 | Daily Devotion | Christian Life Is A Love Relation With Jesus Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 10
August 5 | Daily Devotion | Idolatry Is Spiritual Adultery | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen teaches that idolatry constitutes spiritual adultery against God, drawing a parallel between unfaithfulness in marriage and unfaithfulness in our devotion to God. The message calls believers to recognize idolatry in their lives and turn from it in repentance to restore their relationship with God.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 31 | Daily Devotion | Your Hidden Life Is More Important Than Your Visible Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 30, 2024 · 11m
The central message emphasizes that a person's hidden life—their thoughts, attitudes, and motives—is far more important than their visible outward Christian life. Drawing from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught that merely hearing the word is insufficient; true stability comes from obedience, which is built on a deep, unseen foundation. The strength of a life, like a tree or a building, is determined by what is hidden underground, not what is displayed publicly.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
October 30 | Daily Devotion | Brokenness And Abundance | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 29, 2024 · 10m
God uses brokenness and hardship to refine individuals, as demonstrated by Paul's suffering, because He cannot commit authority to an unbroken man. The message encourages listeners to submit to difficult circumstances, viewing them as a process of purification like gold in fire. By accepting God's allowing of trials, one can ultimately reach a place of abundance and overflowing blessing.
1h 1mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Marks of the True Bride of Christ
Zac Poonen · Oct 28, 2024 · 1h 1m
Zac Poonen teaches that the true bride of Christ is characterized by loyalty and purity, both individually and corporately. He contrasts the faithful bride with Babylon (a harlot system)—those who claim Christ as bridegroom but lack genuine loyalty in their private lives, distracted by worldly pursuits. Poonen emphasizes that consistent Bible reading and alignment with God's ways of thinking, not human ways, are essential marks of a true follower who loves Christ as a devoted bride.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 29 | Daily Devotion | Genuine Concern for the Welfare of Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 28, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes that true spiritual leadership, exemplified by Timothy, involves a genuine concern for the welfare of others rather than self-promotion. The speaker contrasts this with those who seek personal status or position within the church. He stresses that building the church requires a solid foundation in God's love, a life lived in integrity with God, and a godly home life before ministry can be effectively built upon it.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
October 28 | Daily Devotion | One Thing I Have Desired | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 27, 2024 · 12m
The central message encourages believers to desire nothing more than to dwell in God's presence and behold His glory, citing Psalm 27. The speaker contrasts outward religious activity and ministry success with genuine spiritual depth, arguing that true worship involves simply sitting in God's presence rather than constantly serving or preaching. He urges the audience, especially senior members, to cultivate humility by regularly apologizing to others and to prioritize being a worshipper over being a minister.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
October 27 | Daily Devotion | Cast Your Burdens Upon the Lord and He will Sustain You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 26, 2024 · 13m
The message centers on Psalm 55:22, encouraging listeners to cast all their burdens upon the Lord, who promises to sustain them. The speaker emphasizes that God's faithfulness is reliable, even when facing extreme trials, drawing parallels to the Israelites in the wilderness and the promise that those who seek God's kingdom first will find everything they need. True spiritual strength comes from detaching oneself from earthly attachments and placing ultimate trust in God.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 26 | Daily Devotion | God Writes His Laws in our Minds and Hearts | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 25, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes that God writes His law into our minds, giving us the desire to do His will, and into our hearts, giving us the strength to do it. True Christian life requires humility, acknowledging that even the desire to follow God comes from the Holy Spirit, not from personal effort. Ultimately, we must cooperate with God's grace by agreeing with His will, allowing Him to strengthen our hearts to overcome sin.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
October 25 | Daily Devotion | Develop the Habit of Listening to the Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 24, 2024 · 13m
The speaker discusses the struggle between the desires of the flesh and the will to live according to God's law, referencing Romans 7. He emphasizes that feeling convicted about sin is a sign of being born again, but this conviction should not lead to self-condemnation. True freedom comes from understanding that living by the Spirit, not by rules, results in no condemnation, allowing believers to confess sin immediately and seek forgiveness.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 24 | Daily Devotion | Beware of the Form of Godliness Without Power | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 23, 2024 · 11m
The message advises believers to actively flee from temptations, such as polluted links online, rather than just resisting them, drawing a parallel between fleeing temptation and running from a tempting woman. Furthermore, it warns against those who possess a form of godliness but are actually lovers of self, money, or who seek to draw attention to themselves rather than pointing people to Christ. True spirituality involves decreasing oneself so that Christ may increase.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
October 23 | Daily Devotion | Last Days Hypocritical Christians | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 22, 2024 · 12m
The sermon warns that in the last days, many Christians will possess only the outward 'form' of godliness—correct doctrines and outward piety—but lack genuine inner power. The speaker urges listeners to guard against spiritual deception, comparing it to a wolf in sheep's clothing, and emphasizes that true devotion to Christ must supersede the desire to impress others. Spiritual cleansing requires both God's work for past sins and diligent self-cleansing in one's present walk.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
October 22 | Daily Devotion | Beholding the Glory Of Jesus in Scriptures | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 21, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that true understanding of scripture comes not from enforcing doctrines, but from allowing the Holy Spirit to reveal the glory of Jesus Christ within the text. The speaker emphasizes that Christian relationships, such as submission in marriage or church life, must be understood sequentially, starting with mutual submission to one another in the fear of Christ, rather than jumping to specific commands. Furthermore, he stresses the importance of respecting the boundaries and dignity of all people, including children, servants, and fellow believers.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
October 21 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Reveals God's Thoughts | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 20, 2024 · 12m
The central message emphasizes that true understanding of God's will comes not from human intellect or extensive study of books, but through the direct revelation of the Holy Spirit. The speaker warns against relying solely on academic knowledge of scripture, cautioning that this can lead to doctrinal error. He urges listeners to seek revelation from the Spirit, comparing it to the difference between the letter of the law and the life given by the Spirit.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 20 | Daily Devotion | Have You Understood Faith? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 19, 2024 · 11m
True faith is not intellectual knowledge of the Bible, but a helpless dependence upon God, likened to a branch depending on a tree for sap. The speaker emphasizes that this dependence is the source of victory over the world and warns against relying on past experience or cleverness. He urges the congregation to consistently return to the ancient truths taught by the apostles, as these foundational teachings provide the only true path to rest for the soul.
15mCFC Daily Devotions
October 19 | Daily Devotion | Family Life is More Important than Ministry | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 18, 2024 · 15m
The speaker emphasizes that family life is more important than ministry, advising that time with family should take precedence when a choice must be made. He stresses the need for fathers to spend quality, dedicated time with their children, and for parents to actively teach their children the Word of God at home, not just leaving it to Sunday school. Furthermore, he advises husbands to prioritize cleaving to their wives by leaving excessive attachment to their parents.
57mCFC India
Two Parts of the Word of the Cross - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 18, 2024 · 57m
The speaker explains that salvation involves three tenses—past, present, and future—and that the Word of the Cross is central to this process. He argues that the Word of the Cross is considered foolishness by both unbelievers and many believers who are content with a superficial understanding of faith. True salvation requires accepting that Christ's work is sufficient, which means turning from self-centeredness to being God-centered, as exemplified by Jesus' purpose to do the will of the Father.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 18 | Daily Devotion | Always Have a Clear Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 17, 2024 · 11m
The speaker outlines the Christian life as a three-story building, starting with the foundation of God's perfect love. He emphasizes that true Christian living requires maintaining a clear conscience by immediately getting up after any slip-up. Achieving victory over sin is a gradual process requiring two key conditions: a deep longing (thirst) for victory and genuine faith, which means believing God is more eager to give His promises than we are to receive them.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
October 17 | Daily Devotion | Secret of True Prosperity | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 16, 2024 · 12m
True spiritual growth comes not from merely following rules or easing one's conscience, but from diligently meditating on Scripture day and night. The speaker emphasizes that one must actively seek to hear God speak through the Word, as Jesus taught that man lives by every word proceeding from God's mouth. Developing this habit of meditation, even with printed Bibles, is crucial for finding God's guidance in difficult life situations.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
October 16 | Daily Devotion | Recognizing That We Are Nothing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 15, 2024 · 10m
The central message contrasts self-exaltation with true humility, drawing parallels from Philippians 2 and the story of the rich man and Lazarus. The speaker emphasizes that God exalts the humble, citing Jesus' willingness to humble himself to the lowest point. True humility is an internal state, not an outward display, and it is essential for God to exalt a person's life and ministry.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
October 15 | Daily Devotion | Following In Christ’s Footsteps | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 14, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that true discipleship requires following Christ's example, which begins with a profound act of self-emptying and humility. The speaker emphasizes that we must learn to become 'nobodies' in our own eyes, allowing God to reduce us to zero so that He can use us mightily. This humility is contrasted with the pride that led Satan to fall, illustrating that God resists the proud, and spiritual victory over sin is achieved through this descent into lowliness.
12mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Understand and Appreciate Your Wife
Zac Poonen · Oct 14, 2024 · 12m
Zac Poonen teaches husbands to live with their wives in an understanding way, recognizing their wives as weaker vessels while honoring them as fellow heirs of God's grace. He emphasizes that a poor marriage relationship directly hinders a believer's prayers and spiritual life, contrasting the Old Testament where family relationships were not emphasized with the New Testament requirement for Christians to maintain good marriages and family life as a foundation for serving God.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
October 14 | Daily Devotion | Recognizing The Value Of Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 13, 2024 · 9m
The central message is the importance of recognizing and respecting the boundaries and unique graces God has given to every person. The speaker uses analogies—from property markers to the body of Christ—to illustrate that violating another's boundaries or showing partiality undermines God's design. True Christian living requires valuing others, even those who are less gifted, and recognizing that God's grace is distributed without favoritism.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 13 | Daily Devotion | Understanding The Body Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 12, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that true understanding of the Body of Christ requires recognizing the indispensable value of every member, especially those who are considered weaker or less gifted. The speaker warns that self-centeredness—seeking only what benefits oneself—is a sign of not seeing the Body and can be as detrimental as a cancer. True discipleship, like Christ's love for the church, involves self-sacrifice and genuinely caring for the welfare of others.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
October 12 | Daily Devotion | Be Humble Like A Little Child | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 11, 2024 · 7m
The central message emphasizes the necessity of pursuing humility, comparing it to the state of a little child. Drawing from Matthew 18, the speaker argues that true greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven is found in humility, not earthly status. He encourages listeners to adopt the childlike dependence on God, acknowledging their limited wisdom and yielding to the guidance of the Heavenly Father.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
October 11 | Daily Devotion | Christian Life Is A Love Relation With Jesus Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 10, 2024 · 7m
The Christian life is fundamentally a love relationship with Jesus Christ, which requires primary devotion to Him above all else. The speaker emphasizes that God's jealousy is for our spirit to be devoted only to Him, echoing the greatest commandment to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, strength, and mind. True devotion means being willing to drop everything to seek Him, contrasting this with times when we are preoccupied with other things.