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11mJuly 29 | Daily Devotion | From Wrath To Fellowship Through The Blood Of Jesus Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 28
8mJuly 28 | Daily Devotion | Resist Unto Blood In Your Striving Against Sin | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 27
11mJuly 27 | Daily Devotion | Distinguish Between Condemnation And Conviction | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 26
11mJuly 26 | Daily Devotion | Expecting The Lord To Come | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 25
10mJuly 25 | Daily Devotion | The Last Days Will Be Like The Days Of Noah | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 24
12mJuly 24 | Daily Devotion | The Fruit Of Our Service Is Holiness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 23
11mJuly 23 | Daily Devotion | Comparing The Old And The New Covenant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 22
13mJuly 22 | Daily Devotion | Be Conformed To The Likeness Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 21
12mJuly 21 | Daily Devotion | Using Our Mina Properly By Denying Our Self-Will | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 20
8mJuly 20 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Took The Blame And Forgave - Follow Him! | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 19
9mJuly 19 | Daily Devotion | Be A Man Or A Woman Who Fears God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 18
1h 2mI Believe, Therefore I Confess — Zac Poonen — July 17, 2024
Zac Poonen · Jul 18
12mJuly 18 | Daily Devotion | The Church Is Built By Those Who Fear God And Worship Him | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17
11mJuly 17 | Daily Devotion | God Reveals His Secrets To Those Who Fear Him | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 16
30mZac Poonen - Marks of a Truly Christian Church
Zac Poonen · Jul 16
11mJuly 16 | Daily Devotion | God Can Make You Increase In Love | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 15
13mJuly 15 | Daily Devotion | Entering Into Fullness Of Joy | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 14
10mJuly 14 | Daily Devotion | Rending My Self-Will To Fellowship With The Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 13
11mJuly 13 | Daily Devotion | Living By The Tree Of Life, Not The Tree Of Knowledge Of Good And Evil
Zac Poonen · Jul 12
10mJuly 12 | Daily Devotion | True Meaning Of Taking Up The Cross | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 11
11mJuly 11 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Took All Our Condemnation | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 10
12mJuly 10 | Daily Devotion | Freedom From Self-Condemnation | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 9
8mJuly 9 | Daily Devotion | Continually Abiding In Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 8
49mZac Poonen - Knowing God As Father And Hating Sin
Zac Poonen · Jul 8
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
July 29 | Daily Devotion | From Wrath To Fellowship Through The Blood Of Jesus Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 28, 2024 · 11m
The sermon emphasizes that the blood of Jesus Christ serves as propitiation, satisfying God's wrath against sin, which was necessary for humanity to be reconciled to God. True forgiveness requires confessing sin directly to God, taking personal responsibility for wrongdoing, rather than blaming others, which is necessary to walk in fellowship with the Father.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
July 28 | Daily Devotion | Resist Unto Blood In Your Striving Against Sin | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 27, 2024 · 8m
The message emphasizes that true discipleship requires striving against sin to the point of shedding blood, mirroring Jesus' ultimate sacrifice. The speaker warns that sin, even seemingly small acts like lust or anger, breaks one's fellowship with the Father, which is the most valuable thing. To emulate Christ, one must value this fellowship so highly that any temptation causes an immediate and profound reaction of repentance.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 27 | Daily Devotion | Distinguish Between Condemnation And Conviction | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 26, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes that true joy is found only in the presence of God, which is secured through Christ's blood. A key distinction is drawn between condemnation and conviction: condemnation is a ministry that declares one is unworthy or useless, while the Holy Spirit's conviction points out sin with a message of hope and a way to set things right. Believers must learn to recognize and reject messages of condemnation, understanding that the New Covenant brings life, not death or condemnation.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 26 | Daily Devotion | Expecting The Lord To Come | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 25, 2024 · 11m
The central message is the necessity of living in constant readiness for the Lord's return, which requires personal sanctification. True readiness is demonstrated by cultivating a dual hope: the hope of seeing Christ face-to-face and the hope of being conformed to His image. This purification is achieved daily through service, leading others to Christ, and practicing virtues like thankfulness, contentment, and freedom from anxiety, all sustained by the belief that Christ keeps us from falling.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 25 | Daily Devotion | The Last Days Will Be Like The Days Of Noah | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 24, 2024 · 10m
The sermon compares the last days to the times of Noah and Lot, noting characteristics like widespread violence and unnatural behavior. The central call is for believers to be like Noah—preachers of righteousness who build the Church of Jesus Christ with unwavering passion. This requires personal sacrifice, family cooperation, and a commitment to leading others to godliness.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
July 24 | Daily Devotion | The Fruit Of Our Service Is Holiness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 23, 2024 · 12m
The central message is that the true fruit of Christian service is holiness, which is achieved through the work of the Holy Spirit. The speaker contrasts old covenant service, which could lead to sin, with the New Covenant ministry, which brings sanctification. Believers must seek to see the glory of Jesus in God's Word, allowing the Spirit to transform them from glory to glory, rather than focusing solely on personal sin.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 23 | Daily Devotion | Comparing The Old And The New Covenant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 22, 2024 · 11m
The sermon compares the Old and New Covenants, arguing that the Old Covenant offered blessings like forgiveness, healing, and material prosperity, but the New Covenant promises something deeper. The key shift is from merely having the Spirit 'upon' people to having the Spirit dwell *within* the believer's spirit, enabling true worship in the Spirit, which is a profound change from the physical and emotional worship of the past.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
July 22 | Daily Devotion | Be Conformed To The Likeness Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 21, 2024 · 13m
The central message is that the true result of serving the Lord is sanctification, meaning one's life becomes progressively more Christlike. The speaker emphasizes that God's ultimate plan for believers is not merely to reach heaven, but to be conformed to the image of Christ. This process requires believers to press on toward perfection, recognizing that the Old Covenant law has been abolished and cannot achieve this sanctification.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
July 21 | Daily Devotion | Using Our Mina Properly By Denying Our Self-Will | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 20, 2024 · 12m
The central message emphasizes that believers have only one life and must use it wisely by denying their self-will to follow Jesus. The speaker argues that true reward in heaven comes not from accumulating earthly achievements or possessions, but from a life lived in selfless obedience to God's will. Following Jesus' example, one must constantly choose the Father's will over personal desires, even when it is difficult.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
July 20 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Took The Blame And Forgave - Follow Him! | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 19, 2024 · 8m
The central message encourages the listener to maintain a fresh appreciation for the sacrifice of Jesus, realizing that the truth of Christ dying for our sins should never become casual. Furthermore, the speaker urges believers to emulate Christ by willingly taking the blame for others, even when it is not their fault, and to embrace this path through a willingness to die and be resurrected with Him.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
July 19 | Daily Devotion | Be A Man Or A Woman Who Fears God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 18, 2024 · 9m
The speaker emphasizes that God values a man or woman who fears Him, is upright, and turns away from evil, noting that this quality is more important to God than the universe itself. Drawing from the Book of Job, he highlights that even a wealthy, prominent family man can be godly. He particularly challenges parents to maintain a constant concern for their children's inner spiritual state, proactively praying for them against sins they may not openly commit.
1h 2mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
I Believe, Therefore I Confess — Zac Poonen — July 17, 2024
Zac Poonen · Jul 18, 2024 · 1h 2m
The speaker emphasizes that true faith is not merely intellectual belief but a complete, helpless dependence upon God, likened to a branch remaining attached to a tree. Overcoming the world requires confidence in three things: God's unconditional love, His almighty power, and His perfect wisdom. Furthermore, faith must be outwardly expressed, as believing in the heart must be confessed with the mouth, resulting in salvation.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
July 18 | Daily Devotion | The Church Is Built By Those Who Fear God And Worship Him | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17, 2024 · 12m
The central message is that the true church is built by those who genuinely fear God and are willing to make profound sacrifices, like Abraham offering Isaac. True devotion requires laying down what we love most—whether it's status, money, or ambition—at the altar. Furthermore, one must obey God's commands without relying on personal reason or cleverness, and these acts of sacrifice should be done privately for God alone.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 17 | Daily Devotion | God Reveals His Secrets To Those Who Fear Him | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 16, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that true victory over sin and spiritual death comes only through recognizing that God is the only one who can save us, leading to a reliance on the Holy Spirit. The speaker contrasts physical death with the spiritual death resulting from sin, emphasizing that merely understanding the New Covenant is insufficient; one must live a life empowered by the Spirit to overcome sin. Furthermore, he stresses that the secret of the Lord is revealed to those who fear God, which is the foundation for effective prayer.
30mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Marks of a Truly Christian Church
Zac Poonen · Jul 16, 2024 · 30m
Zac Poonen explains how truly Christian churches maintain the presence of Jesus by adhering to the whole counsel of God and not compromising biblical standards. He illustrates through church history how churches gradually backslide when they lower doctrinal standards (particularly on issues like divorce), causing spiritually discerning believers to separate and form faithful remnant communities, resulting in cycles of new churches that eventually face the same temptation to compromise.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 16 | Daily Devotion | God Can Make You Increase In Love | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 15, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes achieving a state of being 'without blame' before Christ's return by diligently self-examining daily, treating scripture both as encouragement and as reproof. To increase in love, one must realize that this supernatural ability comes from God's power, not personal effort. The speaker contrasts the Old Covenant's declaration of delighting in God's will with the New Covenant's reality, where God actively works within us by the Holy Spirit to both desire and accomplish His will.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
July 15 | Daily Devotion | Entering Into Fullness Of Joy | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 14, 2024 · 13m
True Christian fellowship with God is achieved not through emotional experiences or outward displays, but by consistently denying one's own will and taking up the cross daily. The speaker argues that genuine spirituality comes from this self-denial, which is tested in daily life, rather than from feelings evoked during worship. He warns against mistaking emotional manipulation (the 'Soul') for the genuine work of the Holy Spirit.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 14 | Daily Devotion | Rending My Self-Will To Fellowship With The Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 13, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that true fellowship with God requires the breaking of one's self-will, symbolized by the tearing of the veil in the Old Testament. The speaker distinguishes between the soul (mind, feelings, will) and the spirit, emphasizing that the spirit must rule the soul for a life connected to God. This breakthrough is achieved through the Holy Spirit, which leads believers into a life of true fellowship with the Father.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 13 | Daily Devotion | Living By The Tree Of Life, Not The Tree Of Knowledge Of Good And Evil
Zac Poonen · Jul 12, 2024 · 11m
The speaker contrasts living by the 'Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil' (which only distinguishes right from wrong) with living by the 'Tree of Life.' True spiritual growth requires moving beyond merely doing what is lawful or right, and instead, discerning what is truly profitable by seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This means prioritizing the will of God above all other good or permissible activities, much like Jesus prioritizing His mission over worldly opportunities.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 12 | Daily Devotion | True Meaning Of Taking Up The Cross | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 11, 2024 · 10m
The central message revolves around the necessity of taking up the cross, which the speaker clarifies means putting one's 'soul life' to death, rather than merely understanding the concept. He argues that a failure to hate one's soul life leads to constant offense, susceptibility to praise, and spiritual stagnation, keeping believers in a 'kindergarten' phase of faith. True spiritual growth and freedom come from accepting that only God's opinion matters.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 11 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Took All Our Condemnation | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 10, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that believers are completely free from condemnation because Jesus Christ took the full punishment of sin on the cross. The speaker emphasizes that understanding Romans 8:1 requires seeing the connection to Romans 7:25, recognizing that while the struggle against sin remains, the finished work of Christ negates any basis for condemnation. Therefore, believers can rejoice in this total freedom through Jesus.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
July 10 | Daily Devotion | Freedom From Self-Condemnation | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 9, 2024 · 12m
The message contrasts the 'old Covenant' as a ministry of condemnation with the 'New Covenant' as a ministry of righteousness. The speaker emphasizes that true repentance is an act of the will, not self-condemnation, and that believers should rest in the assurance that Christ's blood cleanses from sin. Ultimately, believers are declared righteous (justified) by faith, meaning they are treated as if they had always been righteous, not just that they never sinned.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
July 9 | Daily Devotion | Continually Abiding In Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 8, 2024 · 8m
The central message is that true victory over sin and spiritual life are not achieved through self-effort or self-determination, but only through constant dependence on and abiding in Christ. The speaker warns that any perceived victory leads to pride, which is a subtle sin. Furthermore, being a true servant in the New Covenant means adopting a humble attitude, focusing on the spirit rather than rigidly adhering to the letter of the law or judging others.
49mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Knowing God As Father And Hating Sin
Zac Poonen · Jul 8, 2024 · 49m
Zac Poonen teaches that knowing God as a loving Father is foundational to the Christian life, emphasizing that Jesus came to reveal the Father's character to us. He challenges believers to move beyond formal religious practices and allow the Holy Spirit to prompt them to intimately address God as 'Abba' (Daddy), demonstrating a genuine relationship rooted in understanding God's loving nature rather than mere obedience to rules.