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10mMay 9 | Daily Devotion | Is This The Root Of Our Sin - Part-3 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 8
13mMay 8 | Daily Devotion | Is This The Root Of Our Sin - Part-2 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 7
12mMay 7 | Daily Devotion | Is This The Root Of Our Sin - Part-1 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 6
8mMay 6 | Daily Devotion | Be Faithful Witnesses For God In The Last Days | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 5
10mMay 5 | Daily Devotion | Be Subject To One Another In The Fear Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 4
9mMay 4 | Daily Devotion | Submit To God And Resist The Devil | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 3
1h 4mThe New Covenant Explained Simply — Zac Poonen — May 1, 2024
Zac Poonen · May 3
9mMay 3 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Defeated Satan On The Cross | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2
1h 0mPressing On To Become More Christlike - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2
9mMay 2 | Daily Devotion | God Works In Those Who Are Sick And Tired Of Themselves | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 1
7mMay 1 | Daily Devotion | Seeing Our Need To Fulfill Our Calling | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 30
8mApril 30 | Daily Devotion | The Gift We Must Seek To Serve Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 29
11mApril 29 | Daily Devotion | Meaning Of True Repentance | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 28
9mApril 28 | Daily Devotion | Faith To Believe That God Can Fulfill His Perfect Will For Your Life
Zac Poonen · Apr 27
10mApril 27 | Daily Devotion | Overcome Fear Through God’s Grace | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 26
9mApril 26 | Daily Devotion | Perfect Love Casts Out Fear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
11mApril 25 | Daily Devotion | Live Under The Headship Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 24
10mApril 24 | Daily Devotion | Be Strong And Live By Faith | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 23
9mApril 23 | Daily Devotion | Life In The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 22
1h 51m21st April 2024 - CFC Bangalore - How To Escape Deception - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21
11mApril 22 | Daily Devotion | Walking According To The Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21
1h 0mHow To Escape Deception - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21
14mZac Poonen - Being Broken to Be a Nobody
Zac Poonen · Apr 21
11mApril 21 | Daily Devotion | Fruitfulness Through Brokenness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 20
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.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 9 | Daily Devotion | Is This The Root Of Our Sin - Part-3 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 8, 2024 · 10m
The core message is that the root of sin and much of Christian struggle is self-centeredness. True Christian life, whether in ministry or marriage, requires shifting focus from what we have done for God to what God has done for us through Christ's sacrifice. By centering our lives on God's grace, we find equality with all believers and experience peace, which is achieved by 'taking up the cross' and putting the self to death.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
May 8 | Daily Devotion | Is This The Root Of Our Sin - Part-2 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 7, 2024 · 13m
The core sin identified is self-centeredness, which manifests as a 'give me' attitude, whether openly expressed or secretly harbored. True Christian life requires repentance from this self-focus, recognizing that all blessings come from God's mercy. The speaker emphasizes that the Lord's Prayer models this by prioritizing God's glory ('hallowed be thy name') and God's will ('let your kingdom come') over personal needs.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
May 7 | Daily Devotion | Is This The Root Of Our Sin - Part-1 | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 6, 2024 · 12m
The core sin is identified as self-centeredness, which is the root issue that must be addressed for true salvation. The root of holiness, conversely, is making Christ the center of one's life, rather than self. The speaker uses the analogy of astronomy and the parable of the two sons to illustrate that true repentance means turning from self-focus to Christ-focus, which is necessary for a right understanding of life and faith.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
May 6 | Daily Devotion | Be Faithful Witnesses For God In The Last Days | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 5, 2024 · 8m
The sermon warns that the last days will resemble the times of Noah, characterized by sin, violence, and moral decay. To stand against this, believers must emulate Noah's family by being self-sufficient in doing God's work and maintaining godly homes. The central message is to be faithful witnesses by submitting thoroughly to God, relying on the Holy Spirit to endure to the end.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 5 | Daily Devotion | Be Subject To One Another In The Fear Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 4, 2024 · 10m
The message emphasizes that resisting the devil requires being filled with the Holy Spirit, which is achieved through desperate thirst and faith. Furthermore, it addresses marital roles by teaching husbands to be subject to their wives in the fear of Christ, understanding that wives are weaker vessels and fellow heirs with equal standing before God. This understanding requires husbands to treat their wives with the respect due to a queen.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 4 | Daily Devotion | Submit To God And Resist The Devil | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 3, 2024 · 9m
The message emphasizes that Satan attacks homes by allowing darkness in through things like filthy movies, which compromises the family. To resist the devil, one must live under the headship of Christ, remembering that the devil will flee from those who are more powerful than him. A key element in preserving the family is maintaining a sensitive conscience, which God breathed into man, as this conscience is the distinguishing mark between humanity and animals.
1h 4mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The New Covenant Explained Simply — Zac Poonen — May 1, 2024
Zac Poonen · May 3, 2024 · 1h 4m
The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the New Covenant, noting that many aspects of the Bible are overlooked in modern preaching. He advises preaching simply, like Jesus did, and warns against the temptation to impress people with knowledge rather than genuinely helping them. A core message is the necessity of transparency and honesty in Christian life, contrasting it with hypocrisy.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 3 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Defeated Satan On The Cross | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that Jesus Christ completely defeated Satan on the cross, not just by dying, but by making the power of death powerless. This victory frees believers from the bondage and fear of death, and from the debt of sin, which Jesus cancelled by nailing the certificate of debt to the cross. Believers must live under the headship of Christ to remain free from Satan's power.
1h 0mCFC India
Pressing On To Become More Christlike - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2, 2024 · 1h 0m
The central message is that Christian life should show continuous progress toward Christlikeness, likened to the sun shining brighter until noon. The speaker warns against getting stuck in an endless cycle of sin, confession, and forgiveness without true spiritual growth. Progress is achieved not through mere confession, but by embracing the path of the cross, accepting that one's life is no longer their own, but Christ's.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 2 | Daily Devotion | God Works In Those Who Are Sick And Tired Of Themselves | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 1, 2024 · 9m
The sermon uses Genesis 1 as an allegory for human spiritual life, noting that humanity starts in a state of being 'formless, empty, and dark' after the fall. True restoration, which mirrors becoming like Christ, requires being 'sick and tired' of one's current state and being filled by both the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. The speaker warns that good works or adherence to scripture without the Spirit leads only to a 'good life,' not the life of Christ, which requires selfless motives.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
May 1 | Daily Devotion | Seeing Our Need To Fulfill Our Calling | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 30, 2024 · 7m
The central message emphasizes that seeing Jesus is seeing the Father, highlighting Jesus' humility, compassion, and opposition to those who profit from religion. The speaker urges believers to embrace the commission, comparing it to being an ambassador for Christ, and stresses that the first step to fulfilling this calling is repentance and being filled with the Holy Spirit, which empowers believers to go forth as witnesses.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
April 30 | Daily Devotion | The Gift We Must Seek To Serve Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 29, 2024 · 8m
The central message is that the desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit must be directed toward serving others, rather than just seeking personal experiences. The speaker challenges listeners to consider what they want to use the Spirit's power for—such as forgiving others, loving neighbors, or encouraging family—and to be willing to pay the necessary price for this transformation. Ultimately, the speaker emphasizes that being filled with the Spirit enables every believer to be a blessing by encouraging, challenging, and building up others in their daily lives.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 29 | Daily Devotion | Meaning Of True Repentance | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 28, 2024 · 11m
True repentance means a complete change of mind and direction, symbolized by turning around completely, away from sin and toward God. The speaker emphasizes that genuine prayer is impossible if one has wronged another person, citing Jesus' teaching to reconcile first. Furthermore, true discipleship requires actively forgiving others, as holding onto bitterness is described as poison.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 28 | Daily Devotion | Faith To Believe That God Can Fulfill His Perfect Will For Your Life
Zac Poonen · Apr 27, 2024 · 9m
The message assures listeners that no matter how much they feel they have failed, God can restore them, comparing this to God creating something beautiful from the formless void in Genesis. The central theme is that true faith means believing the Word of God, specifically that the blood of Jesus cleanses all sins, which justifies us as if we never sinned. The speaker warns against those who doubt this cleansing power, asserting that God speaks the truth and the devil lies.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 27 | Daily Devotion | Overcome Fear Through God’s Grace | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 26, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that overcoming fear is impossible through personal strength or boldness; it requires God's grace. Drawing from Paul's experience, the speaker emphasizes that God gives grace only to the humble, and circumstances, even difficulties, can be tools God uses to keep us humble. Therefore, we must accept our current circumstances and rely entirely on God's power, which is most evident in our weakness.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 26 | Daily Devotion | Perfect Love Casts Out Fear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that perfect love completely expels fear, contrasting the fear of punishment with the assurance of God's perfect love. The speaker emphasizes that true faith in God's love, demonstrated by remembering that He gave His Son freely, is the antidote to fear, which the Bible warns will cause people to faint in the last days. Believers are encouraged to keep their focus on Jesus, like looking up to Him rather than being distracted by worldly anxieties.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 25 | Daily Devotion | Live Under The Headship Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 24, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes that true Christian life requires remaining under the headship of Christ, much like a branch connected to a tree, ensuring continuous fruitfulness. The speaker contrasts this with being a 'paralyzed arm'—a Christian who is nominally connected but functionally useless to the body of Christ. To truly 'act like a man' means living in absolute purity, humility, and dependence on God, following Christ's entire earthly example, not just his death and resurrection.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 24 | Daily Devotion | Be Strong And Live By Faith | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 23, 2024 · 10m
The message emphasizes that Christian life requires constant spiritual alertness, as the battle against Satan is perpetual. True faith is not merely intellectual agreement with doctrine but a living dependence on Christ, like a branch abiding in the vine. To 'live by faith' means recognizing our utter inability to produce any eternal value or spiritual strength apart from Christ's sustaining power.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 23 | Daily Devotion | Life In The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 22, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that living in the Holy Spirit means consistently manifesting the life of Jesus Christ in one's daily life, which requires daily self-denial, or 'dying of Jesus.' This process involves being willingly delivered into difficult or challenging circumstances, as God uses these moments to reveal Christ's life—including kindness, humility, and forgiveness—through our words and conduct. Ultimately, this personal transformation is meant to flow outward, becoming a 'river' that blesses others.
1h 51mCFC Bangalore Live
21st April 2024 - CFC Bangalore - How To Escape Deception - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21, 2024 · 1h 51m
The sermon focuses on worshiping God's sovereignty and faithfulness, drawing heavily from hymns and scripture readings. The core message encourages believers to lift up praise to God, recognizing Him as the Almighty King who is in control of all things. It concludes with a call to approach the throne of grace with expectation, asking for the Holy Spirit's guidance to be transformed into the likeness of Christ.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 22 | Daily Devotion | Walking According To The Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes that living in the Spirit requires a daily, deliberate choice to walk by the Spirit rather than the flesh, which is not automatic. True life in Christ involves continually taking up the cross by allowing the 'sword' to fall on our self-life, which brings a delight similar to discarding garbage. This surrender is necessary for spiritual growth, discernment, and ultimately, life and peace.
1h 0mCFC India
How To Escape Deception - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21, 2024 · 1h 0m
The speaker warns against spiritual deception, urging listeners to distinguish between a true spiritual father and a mere teacher who seeks personal gain. He emphasizes that true spiritual concern is focused on the believer's eternal well-being, comparing this to the Holy Spirit's singular purpose of preparing the bride for Christ. The core defense against deception is maintaining fervent, unwavering devotion to Jesus Christ.
14mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Being Broken to Be a Nobody
Zac Poonen · Apr 21, 2024 · 14m
Zac Poonen teaches that true spiritual maturity requires brokenness and humility before God. Drawing from the Book of Job, he illustrates how God values a person who recognizes their own nothingness and surrenders their self-justification, rather than someone who relies on their own righteousness or good works. The mark of genuine faith is not external virtue but a broken spirit that daily acknowledges dependence on God and refuses to defend oneself.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 21 | Daily Devotion | Fruitfulness Through Brokenness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 20, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that true spiritual fruitfulness comes not from merely being blessed, but from being broken by God. Just as Jesus multiplied the loaves by breaking them, believers must allow God to break them—through humbling experiences—to experience a greater outpouring of God's power. The speaker uses examples from Moses and King Saul to illustrate that God often uses brokenness to prepare leaders and individuals for greater service, emphasizing the need to remain humble and small in one's own eyes to enter the Kingdom of God.