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16mZac Poonen - The Right Way to Break Bread Together
Zac Poonen · Mar 3
11mMarch 4 | Daily Devotion | An Ambition To Please God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 3
15mMarch 3 | Daily Devotion | The Reason God Allows You To Fail | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 2
8mMarch 2 | Daily Devotion | Three Hedges Around A Godly Man | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 1
15mMarch 1 | Daily Devotion | Live By The Principles That Jesus Lived By On Earth | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 29
10mFebruary 29 | Daily Devotion | Partaking of God’s Nature | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 28
14mFebruary 28 | Daily Devotion | A Reverential Fear Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 27
13mFebruary 27 | Daily Devotion | Proof Of Being In Christ's Household | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 26
29mZac Poonen - Set your mind on heavenly things; Greed is idolatry
Zac Poonen · Feb 26
9mFebruary 26 | Daily Devotion |Not Tithing! But Offering Your Body As A Living Sacrifice! |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 25
17mFebruary 25 | Daily Devotion | God Is Always Silently Planning In Love For You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 24
11mFebruary 24 | Daily Devotion | Do Not Waste Your Life! Only One Thing Is Needful! | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 23
10mFebruary 23 | Daily Devotion | Listen To God Everyday | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 22
11mFebruary 22 | Daily Devotion | Don't Ever Lose Heart Or Feel Condemned | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 21
10mFebruary 21 | Daily Devotion | Forgetting The Things That Are Behind | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 20
10mFebruary 20 | Daily Devotion | God Does Not Despise Anyone! | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 19
17mZac Poonen - Two Ministries: Accusing and Interceding
Zac Poonen · Feb 19
9mFebruary 19 | Daily Devotion | No Root Of Bitterness In Our Hearts | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 18
8mFebruary 18 | Daily Devotion | Not The Grave, But The Sky Is Our Goal | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 17
10mFebruary 17 | Daily Devotion | The More You Sweat In Peace The Less You Bleed In War | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 16
8mFebruary 16 | Daily Devotion | How Early Apostles Overcame Fear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 15
16mFebruary 15 | Daily Devotion | How Can I Endure In Love For Jesus Until The End? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 14
5mFebruary 14 | Daily Devotion | Whom Does God Choose? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 13
26mZac Poonen - Humility and Reverence for God
Zac Poonen · Feb 13
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.
16mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Right Way to Break Bread Together
Zac Poonen · Mar 3, 2024 · 16m
Zac Poonen teaches on the proper approach to observing the Lord's Supper, emphasizing that breaking bread together testifies to unity in the body of Christ. Drawing from John 13 and 1 Corinthians 10-11, he stresses the importance of self-examination and love for imperfect church members, warning against judgment of others and calling believers to judge themselves daily to maintain purity and unity. The core message is that partaking unworthily while harboring unforgiveness or judgment toward others dishonors Christ and can result in spiritual consequences.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
March 4 | Daily Devotion | An Ambition To Please God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 3, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that a Christian's ultimate ambition must be to be well-pleasing to God, rather than achieving worldly success or experiencing supernatural miracles. The speaker contrasts the Israelites, who experienced daily miracles but were not pleasing to God, with Jesus, who lived a sinless life over 30 years, which earned the Father's praise. True spiritual ambition means overcoming sin, complaining, and lust, even if it means foregoing visible miracles.
15mCFC Daily Devotions
March 3 | Daily Devotion | The Reason God Allows You To Fail | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 2, 2024 · 15m
The central message emphasizes that true spiritual life comes from valuing the 'Breath of God' over worldly things, as the physical world is dust. The speaker argues that genuine anointing and ministry are not dependent on status or time spent preaching, but rather on humility. Furthermore, achieving victory requires reaching 'Rock Bottom,' and the greatest danger after receiving blessings is falling into pride, which ultimately leads to defeat.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
March 2 | Daily Devotion | Three Hedges Around A Godly Man | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 1, 2024 · 8m
The speaker uses the story of Job to illustrate that God places three protective 'hedges' around a godly man: his property, his family, and himself. These hedges represent divine protection, which can only be breached by God's permission, even when Satan attacks. The central message is that a true child of God has this assurance of protection over their life, family, and possessions, leading to the declaration, 'The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.'
15mCFC Daily Devotions
March 1 | Daily Devotion | Live By The Principles That Jesus Lived By On Earth | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 29, 2024 · 15m
The message emphasizes that Christians should follow Jesus' principles rather than merely admiring his life. It teaches that overcoming life's challenges requires drawing upon God's grace, which is accessed by asking Him for power, not by trying to obey through personal effort alone. Furthermore, the speaker stresses the importance of filling one's mind with God's Word to counter temptation, contrasting this with filling the mind with unnecessary worldly information.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
February 29 | Daily Devotion | Partaking of God’s Nature | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 28, 2024 · 10m
The highest goal in spiritual life is to partake of God's nature, which is holiness, rather than merely avoiding sin for fear or reputation. This transformation is a process where sin becomes unnatural, like water off a duck's back. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that love must increase in both knowledge and discernment, which is crucial for leaders to correctly guide and protect others.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
February 28 | Daily Devotion | A Reverential Fear Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 27, 2024 · 14m
The central message emphasizes the necessity of living with a reverential fear of God, contrasting it with the fear that leads to slavery or the misguided understanding of God's love. The speaker argues that true Christian life requires being holy and not conforming to former lusts, warning that failing to fear God leads to spiritual delusion and a lack of true freedom found in the New Covenant.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
February 27 | Daily Devotion | Proof Of Being In Christ's Household | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 26, 2024 · 13m
The central message is that true membership in the household of God requires self-judgment, meaning one must first judge their own sin rather than judging others. The speaker emphasizes that the New Covenant is fundamentally about freedom from sin, and achieving this requires developing a deep, revulsive hatred for iniquity and a love for righteousness. This self-examination is presented as the path to not being judged at the judgment seat of Christ.
29mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Set your mind on heavenly things; Greed is idolatry
Zac Poonen · Feb 26, 2024 · 29m
Zac Poonen teaches that Christians must set their minds on heavenly things and understand their spiritual identity as raised and seated with Christ in the heavenly places, rather than being bound to earthly concerns. He contrasts nominal Christianity with genuine discipleship, emphasizing unashamed public witness for Christ and the need to experience the reality of resurrection power. Greed is exposed as idolatry, and believers are called to maintain a heavenly perspective by understanding baptism as burial with Christ and living out that spiritual reality daily.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
February 26 | Daily Devotion |Not Tithing! But Offering Your Body As A Living Sacrifice! |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 25, 2024 · 9m
The central message urges believers to respond to God's salvation not with mere financial tithing, but by presenting their entire bodies as a living sacrifice, as commanded in Romans 12:1. The speaker emphasizes that this sacrifice requires self-denial—cutting up one's eyes, tongue, and hands—to dedicate them to God's will rather than worldly desires. True spiritual worship is demonstrated by how one lives throughout the entire week, not just during Sunday services.
17mCFC Daily Devotions
February 25 | Daily Devotion | God Is Always Silently Planning In Love For You | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 24, 2024 · 17m
God's plan for our lives is always executed in love, meaning every trial serves a purpose leading to promotion, as seen in Psalm 23. To hear God's plan, one must maintain a clear conscience by confessing sins and forgiving others immediately. Furthermore, we must trust that God works silently, even when we cannot perceive His direct voice.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
February 24 | Daily Devotion | Do Not Waste Your Life! Only One Thing Is Needful! | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 23, 2024 · 11m
The central message emphasizes that the most crucial thing in life is to sit at the feet of God and listen to His word, rather than focusing on outward achievements or ministry success. The speaker advises against being distracted by worldly fame or the desire to be a renowned preacher, encouraging instead a deep, quiet listening to God's guidance. This principle applies to all, regardless of gender or perceived gifting, as true ministry flows from hearing God clearly.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
February 23 | Daily Devotion | Listen To God Everyday | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 22, 2024 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that the most crucial thing for a believer is to prioritize listening to God's word, as exemplified by Mary choosing to listen rather than serve. The speaker advises that while activity is good, deep listening and fellowship with God's word lead to greater spiritual accomplishment. This principle applies to all aspects of life, ensuring every believer remains connected to the head (Christ) by continually hearing His direction.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
February 22 | Daily Devotion | Don't Ever Lose Heart Or Feel Condemned | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 21, 2024 · 11m
The central message encourages believers to find the glory of Jesus in every part of scripture, which the Holy Spirit reveals. The speaker uses examples from Matthew 12 and John 7 to illustrate that true discipleship involves acknowledging personal failure and limitations, and responding to slight or ingratitude with forgiveness, mirroring Christ's example. This ability to see Christ's glory and emulate His character is the true ministry.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
February 21 | Daily Devotion | Forgetting The Things That Are Behind | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 20, 2024 · 10m
The central message encourages believers to focus entirely on becoming more like Jesus Christ, rather than on accomplishments or status. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship means pressing forward with a single goal: Christlikeness, which requires deliberately forgetting past achievements or failures. This focus is an act of the will, trusting in God's presence rather than one's own memory or works.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
February 20 | Daily Devotion | God Does Not Despise Anyone! | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 19, 2024 · 10m
The central message is that God does not despise anyone, and we should emulate this by treating others with grace rather than judging them by our own standards or culture. The speaker uses examples of cultural differences and the contrast between a 'teacher' and a 'father' to illustrate that true guidance requires patience and unconditional love, especially when others struggle to learn or conform.
17mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Two Ministries: Accusing and Interceding
Zac Poonen · Feb 19, 2024 · 17m
Satan's primary ministry is to accuse believers day and night before God, while Jesus intercedes for them constantly in prayer. Christians must choose to align with Jesus's ministry of intercession and restoration rather than Satan's accusatory nature, actively showing mercy and grace to fellow believers instead of judging them harshly, thereby cooperating with Christ in making others glorious.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
February 19 | Daily Devotion | No Root Of Bitterness In Our Hearts | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 18, 2024 · 9m
The message emphasizes the necessity of pursuing peace with all people and achieving sanctification, as these are prerequisites for seeing the Lord. The speaker stresses that true forgiveness must come from the heart, going beyond mere outward acts of reconciliation. He warns against harboring any root of bitterness, advising that one must actively choose to wish good for others, even when remembering past hurts, as this bitterness can defile both the individual and others.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
February 18 | Daily Devotion | Not The Grave, But The Sky Is Our Goal | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 17, 2024 · 8m
The central message is that the believer's ultimate goal should be the 'sky, not the grave,' anticipating the return of Christ. The speaker draws lessons from Enoch and Elijah, emphasizing that a life pleasing to God involves walking with Him, preaching judgment against sin, and maintaining a clear allegiance to God alone. Believers are encouraged to live actively, not just wait passively, for the Lord's return.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
February 17 | Daily Devotion | The More You Sweat In Peace The Less You Bleed In War | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 16, 2024 · 10m
The message contrasts the seriousness with which Christians treat sin versus fear, arguing that Jesus commanded us to avoid both. The speaker emphasizes that just as we must obey the command 'sin not,' we must take 'fear not' with equal seriousness. He advises believers to proactively conquer small anxieties and fears now, using the pattern of prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving, to prepare for future trials.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
February 16 | Daily Devotion | How Early Apostles Overcame Fear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 15, 2024 · 8m
The message warns that in the last days, many will faint from fear due to global instability, but those who are grounded in God will stand firm. True security comes not from earthly things like money or institutions, but from placing confidence in the unshakeable Rock, which is God. The ultimate antidote to fear is being continuously filled with the Holy Spirit, as demonstrated by the disciples only after Pentecost.
16mCFC Daily Devotions
February 15 | Daily Devotion | How Can I Endure In Love For Jesus Until The End? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 14, 2024 · 16m
The speaker argues that a Christian's devotion must be exclusively to Christ, warning against the spiritual 'harlotry' of prioritizing money or worldly attractions over God. He emphasizes that according to Jesus' teaching, one cannot serve two masters—God and wealth—and that true discipleship requires proving faithfulness through financial struggle, as God tests believers in this area before granting ministry.
5mCFC Daily Devotions
February 14 | Daily Devotion | Whom Does God Choose? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 13, 2024 · 5m
God intentionally chooses those who are considered foolish, weak, or despised by the world, not the wise or powerful. This is so that when God works through an individual, no one can boast in their ability. The message encourages listeners to embrace humility and trust God's calling, regardless of their perceived limitations, echoing examples from scripture like Peter and Jeremiah.
26mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Humility and Reverence for God
Zac Poonen · Feb 13, 2024 · 26m
Zac Poonen teaches on humility as essential to receiving God's grace, using 1 Peter 5:6 and examples from Scripture to show that God opposes the proud but exalts the humble. He emphasizes that true exaltation means victory over sin, not worldly success, and that pride—even subtle spiritual pride—prevents receiving God's grace and leads to defeat by sin.