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10mJune 28 | Daily Devotion | Humility Is The First Step To Get Genuine Faith | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 27
14mJune 27 | Daily Devotion | Delighting In The Fear Of God Helps Us To Not Judge By Sight | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 26
10mJune 12 | Daily Devotion | Seek God's Glory And Not Your Own | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 11
11mJune 9 | Daily Devotion | How God Uses Failure To Shape Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 8
9mJune 6 | Daily Devotion | The Opposite Of Faith Is Pride | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 5
8mZac Poonen - The Church Should Be a Happy Family
Zac Poonen · Jun 2
10mJune 1 | Daily Devotion | God Wants The Compassion Of A Mother In Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 31
9mMay 29 | Daily Devotion | Do God's Will To Have A Wonderful Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 28
10mMay 15 | Daily Devotion | Meditate On God's Word To Prosper In All That You Do | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 14
11mMay 13 | Daily Devotion | Remain Small In Your Own Eyes If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 12
10mMay 10 | Daily Devotion | Die To Self If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 9
57mBe Content with the Way God Made You — Zac Poonen — May 07, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 8
9mMay 2 | Daily Devotion | The Danger Of Losing Your Fervent Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 1
11mMay 1 | Daily Devotion | Allow God To Break You To Make You Truly Humble | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 30
10mApril 30 | Daily Devotion | Learn True Humility And Gentleness From Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 29
9mApril 29 | Daily Devotion | The Origin Of All Sin Is Pride | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 28
9mApril 28 | Daily Devotion | Be A Peacemaker In Your Marriage | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 27
53m6: God Humbles Us to Give Us Grace — Zac Poonen — April 19, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
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
1h 0mGod Uses The Weak And The Foolish - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6
9mMarch 31 | Daily Devotion | Glorying Only In The Cross Of Christ | Zac Poone
Zac Poonen · Mar 30
13mMarch 20 | Daily Devotion | Repentance From Pride And Rebellion Against Authority | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 19
13mMarch 19 | Daily Devotion | Knowing God As Our Father Frees Us From These Attitudes | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 18
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.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 28 | Daily Devotion | Humility Is The First Step To Get Genuine Faith | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 27, 2025 · 10m
Jesus was astonished twice: once at the unbelief of his own people and once at the faith of a centurion. The speaker emphasizes that genuine faith is not dependent on religious knowledge but stems from profound humility and recognizing one's unworthiness before God. Therefore, humility is presented as the essential first step toward developing true faith.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
June 27 | Daily Devotion | Delighting In The Fear Of God Helps Us To Not Judge By Sight | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 26, 2025 · 14m
The central message is that delighting in the fear of the Lord means one will never judge or form an opinion based solely on what their eyes see or what their ears hear. The speaker uses examples from scripture (Jesus's actions) and daily life to illustrate that true wisdom requires looking beyond surface appearances and understanding underlying motives. This principle is presented as a way to avoid wrongly judging others and to ensure one's own life is built on deeper truth rather than mere observation.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 12 | Daily Devotion | Seek God's Glory And Not Your Own | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 11, 2025 · 10m
The message contrasts the self-centered nature of humanity, likened to the 'tree of Adam,' with the selfless example of Jesus, who lived only to glorify the Father. The speaker uses Paul's selection of Timothy over other co-workers to illustrate that true discipleship requires a consistent focus on God's glory rather than personal benefit. He warns that many Christians, despite initial zeal, eventually revert to seeking their own interests.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
June 9 | Daily Devotion | How God Uses Failure To Shape Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 8, 2025 · 11m
God allows failure for two primary purposes: to prevent us from becoming spiritually proud of our victories or blessings, and to keep us humble enough that we do not look down on others who have failed. The speaker uses Peter's denial and subsequent ministry as an example, noting that Peter's memory of his failure was what sustained his humility and allowed God to use him. Ultimately, failure serves to teach us our utter helplessness apart from Christ.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
June 6 | Daily Devotion | The Opposite Of Faith Is Pride | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 5, 2025 · 9m
The central message contrasts the proud person with the righteous person, who lives by faith, noting that the opposite of faith is pride. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual strength comes not from appearing strong, but from allowing God to break down one's pride and weakness. Ultimately, receiving God's grace requires profound humility, as God opposes the proud but gives grace only to the humble.
8mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Church Should Be a Happy Family
Zac Poonen · Jun 2, 2025 · 8m
The church should function as a happy family characterized by harmony, sympathy, and humility toward one another. When partaking of communion, believers must examine and judge themselves rather than focusing on others' failings, following the pattern of 1 Peter 3:8 and 1 Corinthians 11, which calls for tender hearts and humble minds in all relationships.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 1 | Daily Devotion | God Wants The Compassion Of A Mother In Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 31, 2025 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that true Christian living requires compassion, comparing God's care to a mother's for her child. The speaker warns against spiritual pride stemming from knowledge or accomplishments, stressing that compassion is more important than earthly achievements. Furthermore, he advises that genuine ministry and leadership must flow from a heart of compassion, exemplified by Jesus' gentle approach to the Samaritan woman, rather than judgment.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 29 | Daily Devotion | Do God's Will To Have A Wonderful Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 28, 2025 · 9m
The central message is that to truly follow Christ, one must learn to deny their own will and instead choose to do the will of the Father. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus' life was defined by this obedience, contrasting it with the natural tendency to please oneself. This discipline, though difficult at first, leads to a life that is wonderfully pleasing to God and can transform one's home into a heavenly place.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 15 | Daily Devotion | Meditate On God's Word To Prosper In All That You Do | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 14, 2025 · 10m
True spiritual growth comes not just from reading scripture, but from meditating on it daily, which is likened to digesting food for nourishment. To meditate effectively, one must first guard against sin and the counsel of the wicked. The speaker emphasizes maintaining a humble attitude, approaching scripture as if it's a daily, delicious meal, recognizing that profound depth is available even in familiar passages.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 13 | Daily Devotion | Remain Small In Your Own Eyes If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 12, 2025 · 11m
The sermon uses the story of King Saul to warn against pride and self-importance in the Christian race. Saul, despite initial victories, became arrogant and disobeyed God's clear commands, leading to the loss of his kingship. The central message is to always remain humble, keeping oneself small in one's own eyes, as God favors the humble, which is essential for finishing the race well.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 10 | Daily Devotion | Die To Self If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 9, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that to run the Christian race and win, one must daily 'die to self' by denying personal rights and being willing to forgive others, even when wronged. The speaker emphasizes that this self-denial involves accepting shame for Christ's sake, mirroring Jesus' endurance on the cross. Ultimately, overcoming means consistently choosing to forgive and stand for Christ, regardless of the resulting shame or opposition.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Be Content with the Way God Made You — Zac Poonen — May 07, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 8, 2025 · 57m
The central message is that godliness is a means of great gain only when accompanied by contentment. Contentment means being joyful and accepting everything God has allowed in one's life, recognizing that God has established boundaries for all things, including human limitations. The speaker uses the Book of Job and the natural order of creation to illustrate that accepting God's established boundaries leads to a godly life.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 2 | Daily Devotion | The Danger Of Losing Your Fervent Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 1, 2025 · 9m
The message warns against the danger of losing fervent devotion to Christ, citing examples from the churches in Ephesus and Revelation. True devotion is marked by humility, self-examination, and prioritizing Christ above worldly things like wealth, comfort, or ministry success. The speaker urges the audience to continually focus on loving Jesus with all the heart, asking, "Lord, whom have I in heaven but you?"
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 1 | Daily Devotion | Allow God To Break You To Make You Truly Humble | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 30, 2025 · 11m
The message uses the lives of Moses and Jacob to illustrate that God's plan for an individual often requires breaking them down to achieve true readiness. Moses, despite his power and education, could not lead God's people until God humbled him through years of servitude. Similarly, the speaker advises that true spiritual maturity comes when one recognizes their own total incapability before God.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 30 | Daily Devotion | Learn True Humility And Gentleness From Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 29, 2025 · 10m
True Christian character, such as humility and kindness, must originate from a genuine root of salvation, otherwise, it is mere hypocrisy. The speaker emphasizes that believers should learn humility and gentleness directly from Jesus' life and teachings, rather than from human definitions or imitation of others. This genuine learning involves accepting God's will, even when it requires great humility, such as receiving gifts or forgiving others.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 29 | Daily Devotion | The Origin Of All Sin Is Pride | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 28, 2025 · 9m
The speaker teaches that the origin of all sin is pride, citing Ezekiel 28:17, which speaks of a heart being lifted up. He emphasizes that dealing with this root sin is necessary for true spiritual progress, as external sins are merely manifestations. Ultimately, God opposes the proud, and grace is given only to the humble, suggesting that humility is the key to receiving the Holy Spirit's work.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 28 | Daily Devotion | Be A Peacemaker In Your Marriage | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 27, 2025 · 9m
The message emphasizes that peacemaking is a core responsibility in marriage, drawing parallels to Jesus' teaching on proclaiming peace. True peacemaking requires humility, exemplified by God taking the first step to reconcile with humanity. In marital conflict, the one who is most spiritually mature should initiate reconciliation, moving the relationship from conflict to peace, and ultimately to fellowship.
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
6: God Humbles Us to Give Us Grace — Zac Poonen — April 19, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2025 · 53m
The speaker uses Paul's experience in the third heaven to illustrate that true spiritual experiences are not something that can be boasted about or shared in detail, as God restricts what is revealed. He then contrasts this with the tendency to share exaggerated testimonies, suggesting such claims are often false. The message emphasizes that God is a God of encouragement, not discouragement, and applies this principle to parenting and church building, where one must recognize the 'perfect fit' God intends.
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.
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.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
March 31 | Daily Devotion | Glorying Only In The Cross Of Christ | Zac Poone
Zac Poonen · Mar 30, 2025 · 9m
The central message is that Christian understanding of the cross must progress beyond merely acknowledging that Christ died for sin. True discipleship requires a deep humility, recognizing that one has nothing to boast about, and a commitment to live completely for Christ. This progression is symbolized by being immersed in water, representing dying to self and living only for Christ, mirroring Jesus' sacrifice.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
March 20 | Daily Devotion | Repentance From Pride And Rebellion Against Authority | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 19, 2025 · 13m
Repentance is defined as a complete 180-degree turn away from sin, which is fundamentally rooted in pride and rebellion against authority. The speaker emphasizes that merely accepting Christ is not enough; one must actively change one's attitude toward sin, becoming as passionate about God as they once were about sin. True repentance requires humility, mirroring Jesus' descent, and recognizing that pride is the origin of all sin, tracing back to Lucifer's rebellion against God.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
March 19 | Daily Devotion | Knowing God As Our Father Frees Us From These Attitudes | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 18, 2025 · 13m
The sermon uses the story of Samuel to illustrate that God speaks to the humble and pure heart, bypassing the knowledgeable but burdened. The central message is that knowing God as a loving Father, as taught in the Lord's Prayer, provides profound security. The speaker warns against the 'no entry' roads of discouragement and self-condemnation, reminding listeners that through Christ, there is no condemnation for those who are in Him.