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11mMarch 24 | Daily Devotion | Knowing God Through Suffering | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 23
11mMarch 23 | Daily Devotion | Outcome Of Lord's Dealings | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 22
11mMarch 22 | Daily Devotion | The Way To See Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 21
11mMarch 21 | Daily Devotion | Seek For The Witness Of The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 20
12mMarch 20 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Gave Us A New Commandment | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 19
10mMarch 19 | Daily Devotion | Do Not Be Anxious | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 18
9mMarch 18 | Daily Devotion | Freedom From Anxiety | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 17
12mMarch 17 | Daily Devotion | Please God By Faith | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 16
8mMarch 16 | Daily Devotion | Become Like Little Children | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 15
12mMarch 15 | Daily Devotion | Effective Prayer Is Two-Way Communication With God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 14
11mMarch 14 | Daily Devotion | The Way To Bless Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 13
15mMarch 13 | Daily Devotion | Learning To Be A Servant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 12
22mZac Poonen - Repentance, Dying To Self and Being Filled with the Spirit
Zac Poonen · Mar 12
8mMarch 12 | Daily Devotion | Love The Church And Give Yourself For It | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 11
14mMarch 11 | Daily Devotion | Having The Attitude Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 10
10mMarch 10 | Daily Devotion | Suffer In The Flesh To Stop Sinning | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 9
12mMarch 9 | Daily Devotion | Seeking To Follow In The Footsteps Of Jesus Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 8
14mMarch 8 | Daily Devotion | Long For The Word Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 7
58mFollow Jesus' Example in Studying the Bible — Zac Poonen — March 6, 2024
Zac Poonen · Mar 7
11mMarch 7 | Daily Devotion | The True Grace Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 6
10mMarch 6 | Daily Devotion | Let Your Home Be Heaven On Earth! | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 5
12mMarch 5 | Daily Devotion | Seek God With All Your Heart For The Wonderful Life Of Jesus! |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 4
1h 30mZac Poonen - A Right Attitude Towards Money
Zac Poonen · Mar 4
32mZac Poonen - The Root Of All Sin Is Pride
Zac Poonen · Mar 4
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
March 24 | Daily Devotion | Knowing God Through Suffering | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 23, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that true understanding of God and life's purpose is revealed not during times of ease, but through suffering and brokenness. The speaker emphasizes that God cares for us down to the last detail, and our faith is truly proven in darkness. He encourages listeners to maintain the perspective of eternity, remembering that earthly suffering is momentary compared to the eternal joy awaiting us.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
March 23 | Daily Devotion | Outcome Of Lord's Dealings | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 22, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that the ultimate goal of life is to know God personally, which Jesus defined as eternal life. The speaker argues that God often uses trials and suffering—rather than comfort—to bring us to this intimate knowledge of Him. He encourages listeners to endure suffering patiently, not complain, and always focus on the final, positive outcome of God's dealings in their lives.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
March 22 | Daily Devotion | The Way To See Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 21, 2024 · 11m
To see Jesus clearly, one must be willing to undergo a profound 'brokenness,' much like a grain of wheat that must fall into the ground to produce much fruit. This willingness requires prioritizing the desire to see Jesus over maintaining one's earthly attractiveness or reputation within the church. True fruitfulness comes not from being preserved, but from being broken open, echoing examples like Mary breaking the costly perfume jar.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
March 21 | Daily Devotion | Seek For The Witness Of The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 20, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes that Christian life requires continuous spiritual progress, comparing it to the daily progression seen in creation. The speaker warns against complacency, stressing that true security must come from the internal witness of the Holy Spirit confirming one's identity as a child of God, rather than external validation like baptism or church commitment. Believers must continually seek this assurance to live confidently knowing God's care and provision.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
March 20 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Gave Us A New Commandment | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 19, 2024 · 12m
The central message is that the 'new commandment' to love one another, as exemplified by Jesus' love, requires a self-sacrificial commitment. This love demands that believers be willing to die to their own self-will, even when facing criticism or correction from others. Furthermore, the speaker notes that a sign of God's love in mature Christianity is not just encouragement, but also discipline and rebuke.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
March 19 | Daily Devotion | Do Not Be Anxious | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 18, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that anxiety is often rooted in misplaced trust in money or in the habit of judging others. The speaker emphasizes that to overcome anxiety, one must adopt a holistic approach by making money a servant rather than a master, and by ceasing to judge others. He points to scripture passages surrounding the command 'do not be anxious' to illustrate this comprehensive lifestyle change.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
March 18 | Daily Devotion | Freedom From Anxiety | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 17, 2024 · 9m
The central message addresses anxiety by distinguishing between serving God and serving money, emphasizing that one cannot be a master to both. While earning a living is necessary, one must ensure God is the master and money remains a servant. True faith involves trusting in a God who perfectly cares for one's daily needs, as demonstrated by the speaker's personal experience of relying solely on God's provision.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
March 17 | Daily Devotion | Please God By Faith | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 16, 2024 · 12m
The central message is that pleasing God is impossible without faith, which is defined not merely as intellectual belief but as a deep, trusting relationship. True faith involves believing that God, whose name is 'I Am,' knows every detail of our lives and genuinely cares about every circumstance, even those we struggle with. This foundational trust in God's omniscience and care is the prerequisite for all other spiritual efforts.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
March 16 | Daily Devotion | Become Like Little Children | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 15, 2024 · 8m
The central message is that to enter God's Kingdom, one must become like a little child, characterized by profound humility. The speaker contrasts this childlike humility with the tendency in the church to compare oneself to others or seek status. He emphasizes that true discipleship involves decreasing self-importance so that Christ can increase, and warns against looking down on or stumbling over the vulnerable, especially children.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
March 15 | Daily Devotion | Effective Prayer Is Two-Way Communication With God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 14, 2024 · 12m
Effective prayer is characterized by genuine, two-way communication with God, rather than performing for an audience. The speaker advises praying in secret, as God sees in private and rewards openly. Furthermore, prayer should avoid meaningless repetition, emphasizing that listening to God is often more important than speaking, drawing an analogy to phone conversations.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
March 14 | Daily Devotion | The Way To Bless Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 13, 2024 · 11m
The central message emphasizes developing a consistent habit of listening to God's voice, comparing it to recognizing a familiar voice amidst many others. The speaker advises believers to study the Bible regularly to make God's word clearer and to be mindful of one's tongue, drawing parallels to Jesus' temptation and the need for disciplined speech. Ultimately, consistent listening, starting from the morning, will guide one through life's decisions and interactions.
15mCFC Daily Devotions
March 13 | Daily Devotion | Learning To Be A Servant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 12, 2024 · 15m
The central message emphasizes that true Christian life requires being filled with the Holy Spirit, which produces unselfishness and humility, contrasting it with artificial humility. The speaker draws parallels between the law of gravity and God's law: God gives grace to the humble and opposes the proud. Ultimately, the Christian's calling is to be a servant, following Jesus' example of emptying himself, rather than seeking to rule or be exalted over people.
22mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Repentance, Dying To Self and Being Filled with the Spirit
Zac Poonen · Mar 12, 2024 · 22m
Zac Poonen teaches that spiritual growth is a continuous journey from conversion to Christ's return, requiring constant repentance (a complete 180-degree turn from sin) and progressive transformation to become more Christlike. He emphasizes that true repentance is not a one-time event but an ongoing practice, and that genuine faith is demonstrated through daily purification and lifestyle change, not mere head knowledge.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
March 12 | Daily Devotion | Love The Church And Give Yourself For It | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 11, 2024 · 8m
Building a church requires more than just following doctrine or pattern; it demands the 'fire of God,' which comes through humble, God-fearing individuals. The speaker emphasizes that true service involves radical self-denial, mirroring the selfless love Christ showed the church. To build God's church, one must be willing to sacrifice everything, acting out of love rather than selfishness or pride.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
March 11 | Daily Devotion | Having The Attitude Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 10, 2024 · 14m
The central message emphasizes adopting the attitude of Christ by abandoning selfishness and pride, as taught in Philippians 2. True Christian living requires a commitment to pressing on to perfection, which means prioritizing the building of the church over personal gain, honor, or reputation. The speaker stresses that genuine holiness is selfless, seeking the good of others rather than personal glory.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
March 10 | Daily Devotion | Suffer In The Flesh To Stop Sinning | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 9, 2024 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that true grace involves self-discipline, specifically suffering in the flesh to overcome sin, rather than finding comfort in sinning. The speaker also stresses the importance of humility, submission to elders, and maintaining modesty in dress, drawing parallels to the choices available in Eden. Ultimately, true grace empowers believers to resist the devil and stand firm in the truth.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
March 9 | Daily Devotion | Seeking To Follow In The Footsteps Of Jesus Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 8, 2024 · 12m
The true grace of God, as exemplified by Christ, is demonstrated by following His sinless example in life. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual fullness comes not from external displays like shouting, but from an inward attitude of thanksgiving and freedom from sin. Furthermore, the message advises wives that true grace in marriage is shown through respectful behavior, not external adornments or preaching.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
March 8 | Daily Devotion | Long For The Word Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 7, 2024 · 14m
The core message emphasizes that true grace requires completely putting aside all malice, hatred, guile, and hypocrisy, testing one's heart by considering what one wishes for those who have harmed them. The speaker stresses that genuine new birth is evidenced by a deep longing for God's Word, comparing this desire to a newborn baby crying for milk. He warns against superficial Christianity and encourages believers to live in a constant state of repentance.
58mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Follow Jesus' Example in Studying the Bible — Zac Poonen — March 6, 2024
Zac Poonen · Mar 7, 2024 · 58m
The speaker emphasizes that true belief in the Bible's divine authority requires reading it cover to cover, suggesting this as a test of conviction. He then discusses following Jesus' example, citing 1 John 2:6, arguing that Christians must consciously walk in the way Jesus walked, which is a process of spiritual growth in our known areas of life. This requires honesty, or walking in the light, to maintain fellowship with God.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
March 7 | Daily Devotion | The True Grace Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 6, 2024 · 11m
The true grace of God is understood not as a license to sin, but as the power that prevents sin from ruling or mastering a believer. This grace requires believers to live in fear and conduct themselves holy in all behavior, recognizing that their redemption is far more valuable than any earthly wealth. The message warns against false teachings that minimize the seriousness of sin or the preciousness of Christ's blood.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
March 6 | Daily Devotion | Let Your Home Be Heaven On Earth! | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 5, 2024 · 10m
The message emphasizes living a balanced Christian life characterized by constant gratitude and freedom from grumbling or complaining, citing Philippians 2:4-15. The speaker stresses that this requires acknowledging our inability to live righteously on our own, necessitating reliance on the Holy Spirit's work within us. True spiritual breakthrough, like Lazarus's resurrection, only occurs when we reach a point of complete personal depletion, yielding to God's timing and power.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
March 5 | Daily Devotion | Seek God With All Your Heart For The Wonderful Life Of Jesus! |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 4, 2024 · 12m
The central message is to live by one's will rather than one's fluctuating feelings, as feelings are deceptive. The speaker emphasizes that true forgiveness is a choice made in the will, not merely a feeling, and that one must not condemn oneself over past sins. Ultimately, the goal is to achieve a balance where the inner life perfectly mirrors the outer life, which is only possible through a deep, heartfelt seeking of God.
1h 30mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - A Right Attitude Towards Money
Zac Poonen · Mar 4, 2024 · 1h 30m
Zac Poonen teaches that authentic discipleship requires three conditions: prioritizing love for Christ above all relationships, daily self-denial and cross-bearing, and releasing possession of all material goods while maintaining the ability to use them. He emphasizes that this attitude toward money and possessions is essential for maintaining spiritual fervor and preventing backsliding, distinguishing between having something and possessing it—one can own things without clinging to them or finding identity in them.
32mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Root Of All Sin Is Pride
Zac Poonen · Mar 4, 2024 · 32m
Pride is the root of all sin, and genuine spiritual victory comes only after believers hit rock bottom and acknowledge their complete dependence on God rather than their own efforts. True transformation is marked by humility, freedom from pride even after receiving blessings, and the inability to despise others—recognizing that all victory is God's work, not personal achievement.