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9mMay 4 | Daily Devotion | The Advantage Of Learning The Fear Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 3
1h 31mBrothers Q&A — Zac Poonen — April 30, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 1
1h 9m4: From God, Through God and To God — Zac Poonen — April 19, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
10mApril 23 | Daily Devotion | Let The Lord God Awaken You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 22
10mApril 17 | Daily Devotion | Trust In God's Promises Against All Odds | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 16
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
54mZac Poonen - The Narrow Way Alone Leads to Life
Zac Poonen · Mar 31
8mMarch 26 |Daily Devotion | The Secret Of Godliness Is Not In The Doctrine But In The Person Of Jesus
Zac Poonen · Mar 25
10mMarch 24 | Daily Devotion | Learn From Jesus To Please The Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 23
10mMarch 22 | Daily Devotion | God Can Restore All That We Have Lost | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 21
9mMarch 18 | Daily Devotion | Mercy Triumphs Over Judgement | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 17
8mMarch 13 | Daily Devotion | The Real Truth Will Set You Free from Sin | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 12
11mMarch 11 | Daily Devotion | Discern Every Spirit And Keep Your Conscience Clear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 10
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
1h 0mHaving a Solid Grip in the Christian Life -- Zac Poonen -- March 5, 2025
Zac Poonen · Mar 7
12mMarch 2 | Daily Devotion | Let The Word Of God Abide In You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 1
12mFebruary 17 | Daily Devotion | Begin Your Christian Life Where Jesus Began | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 16
10mFebruary 8 | Daily Devotion | What It Means To Be Truly Spiritual | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 7
14mZac Poonen - The Fear of God and Respect for Elders
Zac Poonen · Feb 3
9mJanuary 28 | Daily Devotion | Divine Wisdom Is A Matter Of Heart | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 27
10mJanuary 23 | Daily Devotion | Seek To Be Filled By The Spirit Of Wisdom | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 22
10mJanuary 20 | Daily Devotion | Don’t Be Foolish, But Make The Most Of Your Time | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 19
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
May 4 | Daily Devotion | The Advantage Of Learning The Fear Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 3, 2025 · 9m
The speaker contrasts the advantage of those raised in a culture that taught the fear of God versus those who only hear about God's grace. He argues that while grace is vital, a foundational understanding of the fear of God—which is presented as the beginning of wisdom—is necessary for true spiritual maturity. Without this grounding, Christians may remain complacent in sin despite hearing about God's love.
1h 31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Brothers Q&A — Zac Poonen — April 30, 2025
Zac Poonen · May 1, 2025 · 1h 31m
The speaker advises that while not all scripture passages hold equal weight, meditating on passages, especially when connecting the Old Testament to the New Testament (where Jesus quotes the Old), is highly beneficial. He uses the example of John 7:38 and Ezekiel 47 to illustrate that understanding the progressive nature of receiving the Holy Spirit requires careful study, emphasizing that the Spirit's work flows from the innermost being. He also notes that meditation helps one understand that spiritual growth involves being filled with the Spirit while remaining grounded in reality.
1h 9mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
4: From God, Through God and To God — Zac Poonen — April 19, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2025 · 1h 9m
The speaker discusses the theme of being tested, drawing parallels from the Fall in Eden, where the initial sin was not eating the fruit but failing to submit to her husband's authority. He emphasizes that the primary sin in the church is not submitting to authority. Furthermore, he advises believers to focus on self-examination, citing 1 Corinthians 11, as a means of avoiding judgment on the final day, rather than judging others, which is warned against in Matthew 7:1.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 23 | Daily Devotion | Let The Lord God Awaken You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 22, 2025 · 10m
The message emphasizes that a godly life requires maintaining a fervent love for Jesus, which begins by dedicating the first moments of the day to Him. The speaker draws heavily from Isaiah 50, teaching that true spiritual life means keeping one's 'ear open' to hear what God has to say, much like a police officer keeping a radio constantly tuned to receive messages. This constant readiness to listen is presented as the highest standard of Christian living, surpassing mere physical acts of prayer.
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.
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.
54mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Narrow Way Alone Leads to Life
Zac Poonen · Mar 31, 2025 · 54m
Zac Poonen teaches on Matthew 24, emphasizing that enduring faithfully to the end is essential for salvation, not merely accepting Christ once. He warns against two key dangers in the end times: deception and fear, stressing that regular Bible reading and study are marks of genuine spiritual rebirth, as believers should naturally hunger for God's Word like newborn babies cry for milk.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
March 26 |Daily Devotion | The Secret Of Godliness Is Not In The Doctrine But In The Person Of Jesus
Zac Poonen · Mar 25, 2025 · 8m
The central message is that true godliness comes not from merely understanding the doctrine that Jesus came in the flesh, but from personally seeing and experiencing the person of Jesus. The speaker warns that focusing only on doctrine can lead to legalism and spiritual emptiness, contrasting this with the transformative power of encountering Christ Himself. He emphasizes that the Bible's purpose is to point people to Jesus, not to become an end in itself.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
March 24 | Daily Devotion | Learn From Jesus To Please The Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 23, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that pleasing God is not dependent on visible accomplishments like miracles, preaching, or extensive travel, as exemplified by Jesus's life in Nazareth. Instead, Jesus was pleasing to the Father through his deep knowledge of scripture, which he acquired through diligent study and meditation. The speaker encourages listeners to take scripture seriously, emphasizing that understanding God comes not from clever minds, but from having a pure heart.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
March 22 | Daily Devotion | God Can Restore All That We Have Lost | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 21, 2025 · 10m
Drawing from David's experience of losing everything but recovering it, the message emphasizes that God can restore what we have lost, both materially and spiritually. The speaker points to passages like Joel 2:25 and Luke 11 to assure listeners that God will restore years wasted, relationships damaged, and truths stolen by the enemy. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to claim these promises of recovery in their lives and within the Church.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
March 18 | Daily Devotion | Mercy Triumphs Over Judgement | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 17, 2025 · 9m
The sermon emphasizes that while Jesus fulfilled every detail of the Old Testament law, the ultimate principle to follow is that mercy must triumph over judgment. Drawing from the story of the woman caught in adultery, the speaker argues that instead of rigidly applying judgment, one should emulate Jesus by showing mercy. He concludes by urging listeners to remember James 2:13: 'Mercy triumphs over judgment.'
8mCFC Daily Devotions
March 13 | Daily Devotion | The Real Truth Will Set You Free from Sin | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 12, 2025 · 8m
The central message, drawn from John 8:32, is that knowing the truth will set a person free, specifically from sin. The speaker recounts his personal journey of breaking free from religious traditions that did not align with Christ's teaching. He warns that merely attending a church or being nice is insufficient; one must seek out a teaching that radically challenges and frees one from sin.
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.
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.
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.
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
February 17 | Daily Devotion | Begin Your Christian Life Where Jesus Began | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 16, 2025 · 12m
The central message is that true Christian living begins by imitating Jesus's life, which involved submitting to imperfect human authority. The speaker emphasizes that submission to God-appointed authority is a crucial, often difficult, lesson in discipleship. He assures listeners that if they are wholehearted disciples, God will never test them beyond their ability, and all things will ultimately work for their good.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
February 8 | Daily Devotion | What It Means To Be Truly Spiritual | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 7, 2025 · 10m
True spirituality requires the Word of God to penetrate beyond mere thought and feeling, sinking deep into the spirit. The speaker explains that the Bible divides humanity into body, soul (mind and feelings), and spirit, and true growth happens when the Word compels us to deny our own will. This daily process of taking up the cross—responding to life's challenges by choosing Christ's will over our own desires—is what allows the seed of the Word to take root deeply, like building on the rock.
14mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Fear of God and Respect for Elders
Zac Poonen · Feb 3, 2025 · 14m
Zac Poonen teaches that the fear of God is foundational to understanding Scripture, comparing it to learning the alphabet before studying other subjects. He illustrates how those who truly fear God, like Simeon and Anna, recognize God's work and receive divine guidance, while those who merely study Scripture intellectually without reverence—like the Pharisees—miss its essential message and make wrong decisions. He emphasizes that beginning with the fear of God enables believers to understand Scripture properly and receive the Holy Spirit's guidance in daily situations.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
January 28 | Daily Devotion | Divine Wisdom Is A Matter Of Heart | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 27, 2025 · 9m
The central message is that true spiritual wisdom comes not from intellectual cleverness or intelligence, but from a humble heart. The speaker emphasizes that one must acknowledge their spiritual foolishness before God's Word to avoid self-deception. This humility is presented as the essential prerequisite for understanding divine truths.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
January 23 | Daily Devotion | Seek To Be Filled By The Spirit Of Wisdom | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 22, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that true wisdom comes from being filled with the Spirit of Wisdom, which teaches one to fear and revere God above all else. Following Jesus' example, believers must learn to disregard what their eyes and ears tell them, instead relying solely on what God's Word says in their hearts. This requires a conscious choice to remain under the fullness of the Holy Spirit's anointing.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
January 20 | Daily Devotion | Don’t Be Foolish, But Make The Most Of Your Time | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 19, 2025 · 10m
The central message is the importance of being disciplined with time, as the days are evil and time cannot be recovered. The speaker emphasizes that while God can restore lost money or health, wasted time is permanently lost. He encourages listeners to utilize small, fragmented moments—like dedicating 15 minutes daily to Bible study—to make the most of their time for Christ.