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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
10mApril 20 | Daily Devotion | God's Ways Are Not Our Ways | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 19
7mApril 19 | Daily Devotion | God Wants You To Become A Nobody | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 18
7mApril 18 | Daily Devotion | Be A True Worshipper | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 17
12mApril 17 | Daily Devotion | Worship God And Be Free From Idols | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 16
9mApril 16 | Daily Devotion | Love The Truth And Long To Be Saved From Sin | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 15
20mZac Poonen - The New Covenant Sabbath Rest
Zac Poonen · Apr 15
12mApril 15 | Daily Devotion | The Most Important Ministry Everyone Should Have | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 14
9mApril 14 | Daily Devotion | The Invisible Crown That You Can Have On Earth | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 13
9mApril 13 | Daily Devotion | Family Life Is Very Important In Building The Body Of Christ |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 12
9mApril 12 | Daily Devotion | Old Covenant Or New Covenant Christian? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 11
9mApril 11 | Daily Devotion | We Are The Light Of The World | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 10
12mApril 10 | Daily Devotion | The Son Does Nothing By Himself - Humility Of Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 9
1h 2mWe Must Judge Ourselves Every Day — Zac Poonen — April 7, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 9
1h 5mJesus Listened to the Father and Blessed Needy Individuals — Zac Poonen — April 7, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 9
August 6 | Daily Devotion | The Tree Of Law And The Tree Of Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
This devotion contrasts the tree of law with the tree of life, exploring how living by legalistic rules differs from living in the Spirit. Zac Poonen teaches that true spiritual life comes not from external commandments but from an intimate relationship with God through the Spirit.
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.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 20 | Daily Devotion | God's Ways Are Not Our Ways | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 19, 2024 · 10m
Jesus exemplified profound humility by treating everyone, regardless of their social standing or past sins, with inherent worth. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian service requires adopting a mindset of equality, mirroring Christ's willingness to meet people at their level without any sense of superiority. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to embrace a God-like perspective that values the redeemed, no matter their past.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
April 19 | Daily Devotion | God Wants You To Become A Nobody | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 18, 2024 · 7m
The central message is that true spiritual understanding comes from being 'poor in spirit,' which means being acutely aware of one's own need before God. The speaker uses the Book of Job as an example, showing that God convicts Job not of his specific sins, but of his self-sufficiency and pride. The ultimate goal is for the believer to reach a point of profound brokenness, declaring, 'I am nothing,' which leads to genuine repentance and a life lived in dependence on God.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
April 18 | Daily Devotion | Be A True Worshipper | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 17, 2024 · 7m
True worship is not merely singing songs or expressing gratitude; it is a profound dedication of one's entire life to God, exemplified by Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac. The speaker outlines four levels of communication with God—prayer, thanksgiving, praise, and worship—and clarifies that true worship is found in the spirit, desiring nothing on earth except God. This requires becoming a 'maximum Christian' who is willing to lay down everything for Him.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
April 17 | Daily Devotion | Worship God And Be Free From Idols | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 16, 2024 · 12m
The central message warns against treating worldly things, like food or money, as idols, which prevents one from being fully available to God. The speaker emphasizes that while many things may be 'lawful,' only those that are 'profitable' for eternity should guide one's life, urging believers to move beyond merely meeting minimum requirements for faith. Ultimately, the body is declared to be for the Lord and a temple of the Holy Spirit, requiring constant vigilance against allowing any desire to become a master.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 16 | Daily Devotion | Love The Truth And Long To Be Saved From Sin | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 15, 2024 · 9m
The central message is the necessity of loving the truth in both self-examination and scripture to avoid deception. The speaker warns that God may allow deception for those who do not love the truth and do not desire to be saved from sin. To remain vigilant, one must honestly acknowledge wrong attitudes to God and must consistently adhere to what the Word of God teaches, even if it contradicts past beliefs.
20mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The New Covenant Sabbath Rest
Zac Poonen · Apr 15, 2024 · 20m
Zac Poonen explains that the New Covenant Sabbath rest is not merely a day of physical inactivity, but a perpetual state of spiritual peace and trust in God. True Sabbath rest involves freedom from anxiety about the past (through Christ's blood and God's forgiveness), confidence in God's sovereignty and fatherly care for the future, and complete surrender of our will to God's purposes. Believers are called to live in constant rest, free from turmoil caused by circumstances, people, or fear, resting in the assurance that God remembers our sins no more and orchestrates all things for our good.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
April 15 | Daily Devotion | The Most Important Ministry Everyone Should Have | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 14, 2024 · 12m
The central message is that the most vital pursuit in life is seeking the glory of the Lord, exemplified by David's desire to dwell in God's presence rather than asking for worldly comforts. The speaker advises believers to prioritize spending time with Jesus, like Mary at his feet, over being overly focused on ministry tasks. Ultimately, true spiritual life is found in seeking God's face, which guarantees provision and strength.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 14 | Daily Devotion | The Invisible Crown That You Can Have On Earth | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 13, 2024 · 9m
The message warns that even the most spiritual believers can lose God's anointing if they become complacent or fail to hold fast to what God has given them. The speaker contrasts earthly recognition (like an elder's title) with the invisible anointing of God, emphasizing that true spiritual gifting requires humility and constant reliance on God's Spirit. He concludes by encouraging listeners to desire this invisible anointing over any earthly accolades.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 13 | Daily Devotion | Family Life Is Very Important In Building The Body Of Christ |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 12, 2024 · 9m
The central message emphasizes that a strong church is built upon strong, godly homes. Key advice for marriage includes practicing forgiveness quickly and never going to bed angry. For parenting, the speaker stresses training children in the ways of the Lord by teaching them scripture, encouraging them often, and being present for them, especially during difficult teenage years.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 12 | Daily Devotion | Old Covenant Or New Covenant Christian? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 11, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that true New Covenant Christianity is not defined by doctrinal knowledge, but by a life transformation that mirrors Christ. The speaker warns against being satisfied with intellectual understanding of scripture, emphasizing that one must constantly compare their life to Jesus' life. Purification is a lifelong process where the believer must actively crucify their own fleshly desires, unlike the instantaneous burial of the old self.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 11 | Daily Devotion | We Are The Light Of The World | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 10, 2024 · 9m
The message emphasizes that believers are called to be the light of the world, a responsibility Jesus passed on to his disciples. True spiritual growth requires proper repentance—a 180-degree turn from sin and the world—rather than just believing and confessing. The speaker warns that a lack of weeping or sensitivity after sin indicates a spiritual numbness, and understanding sin is prerequisite to genuine repentance.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
April 10 | Daily Devotion | The Son Does Nothing By Himself - Humility Of Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 9, 2024 · 12m
Jesus's profound humility is demonstrated by His inability to act independently, as He stated, "I can do nothing of myself unless I see the Father doing it." The speaker uses examples from John 5—healing the lame man and the pool of Bethesda—to illustrate that Jesus's actions were always dependent on the Father's will, contrasting this with human actions motivated by self-initiative or mere compassion. True spiritual wisdom requires constant dependence on the Father rather than acting on personal power or perceived need.
1h 2mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
We Must Judge Ourselves Every Day — Zac Poonen — April 7, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 9, 2024 · 1h 2m
The speaker critiques the hypocrisy in religious practice, arguing that outward displays of piety, like singing or worship, are meaningless without genuine heart conviction. He urges listeners to direct their praise and devotion solely to Jesus Christ, recognizing Him as the most important presence in any gathering. True faith requires a heart-felt commitment that transcends performance, as God looks at the heart, not the outward appearance.
1h 5mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus Listened to the Father and Blessed Needy Individuals — Zac Poonen — April 7, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 9, 2024 · 1h 5m
Jesus demonstrated a pattern of focusing on individuals rather than just large crowds, often being led by the Father in his actions. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian service requires obedience and waiting for the Lord's prompting, rather than being driven by personal need or ambition. He encourages developing the daily habit of opening one's heart to hear God's guidance first thing in the morning.