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11mMay 9 | Daily Devotion | The Christian Life Is Like A Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 8
10mMay 8 | Daily Devotion | Suffer In Your Flesh To Cease From Sin
Zac Poonen · May 7
10mMay 5 | Daily Devotion | The Lack Of The Fear Of God Leads To False Grace | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 4
9mMay 3 | Daily Devotion | I Must Always Keep My Conscience Clear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2
9mApril 29 | Daily Devotion | The Origin Of All Sin Is Pride | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 28
8mApril 27 | Daily Devotion | Things That Give Room To The Devil | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 26
11mApril 26 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Rebuked Unbelief | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
1h 9m4: From God, Through God and To God — Zac Poonen — April 19, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
1h 3m1: Our Inner Attitudes Are Most Important — Zac Poonen — April 18, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25
11mApril 24 | Daily Devotion | God Is Looking For Blameless Men Not Perfect Men | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 23
53mYielding Our Body And Its Passions Fully To The Lord - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 20
10mApril 18 | Daily Devotion | Is The Victory You Have An Ishmael? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 17
12mApril 13 | Daily Devotion | Be Aware Of The Lord's Presence To Overcome Sin | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 12
9mApril 12 | Daily Devotion | Are You Freed From Your Sins? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 11
10mApril 8 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Comes Inside Us To Manifest Life Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 7
8mZac Poonen - The Meaning of the Breaking of Bread
Zac Poonen · Apr 7
1h 0mGod Uses The Weak And The Foolish - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6
10mApril 6 | Daily Devotion | If God Is So Good, Why Can't He Forgive Everybody? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 5
12mApril 1 | Daily Devotion | The Old Man Was Crucified On The Cross | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 31
8mMarch 29 | Daily Devotion | Lord! Show Me The Corruption In My Flesh | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 28
12mMarch 28 | Daily Devotion | Two Things That Will Protect You From Deception | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 27
1h 27mBrother Zac Poonen's 80th Birthday Celebration at NCCF
Zac Poonen · Mar 24
13mMarch 14 | Daily Devotion | Two Things Required To Become Spiritual | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 13
8mMarch 13 | Daily Devotion | The Real Truth Will Set You Free from Sin | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 12
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.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 9 | Daily Devotion | The Christian Life Is Like A Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 8, 2025 · 11m
The Christian life is compared to a race, drawing parallels from the Old Testament's faith examples to the believer's current journey. The central message is that believers must run this race by laying aside all encumbrances—unsettled matters, sin, or weights—and fixing their eyes on Jesus, who ran the perfect race by overcoming daily temptations. Spiritual progress requires actively clearing these hindrances to run with endurance.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 8 | Daily Devotion | Suffer In Your Flesh To Cease From Sin
Zac Poonen · May 7, 2025 · 10m
The speaker emphasizes the profound warning in 1 Peter 4:1: suffering in the flesh leads to ceasing from sin. He argues that many Christians are content with a certain level of sin, but true progress requires taking this verse seriously. The speaker clarifies that 'flesh' in the New Testament refers not just to the physical body, but primarily to one's self-will, suggesting that holiness means yielding to God's will rather than asserting personal will.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 5 | Daily Devotion | The Lack Of The Fear Of God Leads To False Grace | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 4, 2025 · 10m
The central message is that a proper understanding of God's grace must be founded upon the 'fear of the Lord,' which is presented as the fundamental wisdom. The speaker argues that many Christians operate under a 'false grace' that permits continued sin, contrasting this with the seriousness of sin under the Old Covenant law. He urges listeners to understand the gravity of obedience, citing examples from Deuteronomy, and warns against spiritual complacency.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 3 | Daily Devotion | I Must Always Keep My Conscience Clear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2, 2025 · 9m
The central message is the necessity of maintaining a blameless conscience before God and others to ensure one is in the resurrection of the righteous. This requires immediate confession of sin—in thought, word, deed, attitude, and motive—to God, confessing wrongdoing to the person hurt, and finally, forgiving everyone who has wronged you. The speaker emphasizes that reconciliation with others is a prerequisite for a right relationship with God.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 29 | Daily Devotion | The Origin Of All Sin Is Pride | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 28, 2025 · 9m
The speaker teaches that the origin of all sin is pride, citing Ezekiel 28:17, which speaks of a heart being lifted up. He emphasizes that dealing with this root sin is necessary for true spiritual progress, as external sins are merely manifestations. Ultimately, God opposes the proud, and grace is given only to the humble, suggesting that humility is the key to receiving the Holy Spirit's work.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
April 27 | Daily Devotion | Things That Give Room To The Devil | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 26, 2025 · 8m
The sermon emphasizes that Christians must actively prevent the devil from gaining any foothold in their lives, drawing heavily from Ephesians 4. Key areas where we give room to the devil include unresolved anger, covetousness (especially regarding material possessions), and negative speech. The speaker stresses that internal issues like bitterness, even if unspoken, are dangerous and must be purged, as these weaknesses allow Satan to attack various aspects of life, including marriage and finances.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 26 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Rebuked Unbelief | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2025 · 11m
The sermon emphasizes that unbelief is a sin, not merely a weakness, and that Jesus strongly rebuked His disciples for it. The speaker advises that true faith means trusting that God is in control of all circumstances and that no trial will exceed our ability, citing 1 Corinthians 10:13. Furthermore, the message stresses that believers must have faith not only in forgiveness but also in the complete defeat of Satan on the cross, and that God's promise to 'not remember' our sins should prevent us from dwelling on past failures.
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.
1h 3mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
1: Our Inner Attitudes Are Most Important — Zac Poonen — April 18, 2025
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2025 · 1h 3m
The central message warns against intellectual knowledge divorced from true commitment, citing the scribes who knew the law but crucified Christ. The speaker emphasizes that true Christianity requires a willingness to pay a price and stand by the truth, even when it causes offense. He warns that those who seek personal profit, whether in money or honor, will eventually fall away, as the church is meant for sacrifice, not gain.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 24 | Daily Devotion | God Is Looking For Blameless Men Not Perfect Men | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 23, 2025 · 11m
The central message is that God values a blameless heart over a perfect one, citing Job 1:1 as the first thing God records. Being blameless means that one's conscience is clear, having confessed sins immediately and seeking forgiveness for hurts. Spiritual growth is marked by an increasing awareness of sin, and this process is a living way of life that brings the life of Jesus into every area of the flesh put to death.
53mCFC India
Yielding Our Body And Its Passions Fully To The Lord - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 20, 2025 · 53m
The sermon uses the Israelites' failure to enter the Promised Land of Canaan as an allegory for believers who fail to overcome sin. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian victory requires yielding the entire body and all its passions to the Lord, just as the body belongs completely to Christ. Failing to surrender one's body and desires to Christ, even while professing faith, is likened to a spiritual prostitution or a marriage where the heart is given but the body is withheld.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 18 | Daily Devotion | Is The Victory You Have An Ishmael? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 17, 2025 · 10m
The message uses the story of Abraham, Sarah, and Ishmael to illustrate that self-achieved victories are insufficient for God's acceptance. Ishmael represents any apparent victory gained through personal effort, such as controlling a sin for a short time, which ultimately lacks divine acceptance. True blessing comes only when God works in the heart, leading to a transformation that is entirely His doing, as seen with Isaac.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
April 13 | Daily Devotion | Be Aware Of The Lord's Presence To Overcome Sin | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 12, 2025 · 12m
The central message is that developing an awareness of Christ's constant presence is the most effective way to overcome sin. The speaker encourages believers to practice this awareness in all aspects of life, such as in church services and at home, by focusing their worship and thoughts on Christ's sacrifice rather than self-pity. He urges the congregation to fix their eyes on Jesus, recognizing Him as the true leader in praise, to better see their sin and maintain devotion.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 12 | Daily Devotion | Are You Freed From Your Sins? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 11, 2025 · 9m
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of being absolutely sure of salvation by remembering John 6:37, assuring new believers that Jesus will not cast them out. Beyond initial assurance, true spiritual growth requires actively pressing on to overcome sin, much like advancing in studies. He warns that treating sin lightly, especially through temptation like the internet, can lead to spiritual ruin, urging immediate repentance upon falling and maintaining a constant reverence for God.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 8 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Comes Inside Us To Manifest Life Of God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 7, 2025 · 10m
The speaker contrasts God's work in the Old Testament, where help was external, with the New Testament, where God dwells internally through the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes that while external help can solve visible problems, only the Spirit residing within can solve internal struggles, such as sin and weakness of will. Therefore, believers must rely on the power of the Holy Spirit from within to live righteously, rather than merely confessing sins externally.
8mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Meaning of the Breaking of Bread
Zac Poonen · Apr 7, 2025 · 8m
Zac Poonen teaches that breaking bread is a proclamation of the Lord's death through how we live—dying to worldly attractions and sin, and rising with Christ to seek heavenly things. He emphasizes that true communion involves self-examination to assess whether we are actually living as those who have died and been resurrected with Christ, which is the deeper, transformative meaning of this practice that most believers fail to grasp.
1h 0mCFC India
God Uses The Weak And The Foolish - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 6, 2025 · 1h 0m
The speaker advises young people to take the Christian life seriously early, warning that true spiritual growth requires more than initial zeal. He strongly cautions against hypocrisy, calling it the biggest sin in all denominations, and warns that seeking the honor of man is a form of idolatry. Ultimately, he urges listeners to be honest with God and reject the need to impress others with outward piety.
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.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
April 1 | Daily Devotion | The Old Man Was Crucified On The Cross | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 31, 2025 · 12m
The speaker shares personal anecdotes about God's providence in his life, particularly regarding his marriage, before transitioning to a deeper theological teaching on the cross. He outlines four key aspects of the crucifixion, emphasizing that beyond Christ dying for sins, the believer's 'old man' (sinful nature) was crucified with Christ, leading to freedom from sin's slavery.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
March 29 | Daily Devotion | Lord! Show Me The Corruption In My Flesh | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 28, 2025 · 8m
The speaker urges listeners to confront the inherent corruption within their own flesh, comparing it to that of anyone, including criminals. He emphasizes that true salvation requires a radical realization, echoing Paul's declaration that nothing good dwells in one's flesh. This deep self-awareness is necessary because without it, one will remain in a superficial understanding of Christianity and fail to desire true salvation.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
March 28 | Daily Devotion | Two Things That Will Protect You From Deception | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 27, 2025 · 12m
The central message is that true salvation requires a genuine recognition of one's sinfulness and a sincere desire to turn from it, which is the essence of repentance. The speaker warns that many nominal Christians attend church without realizing they are sinners, and this lack of repentance means they are not truly born again. He emphasizes that the greatest danger is not just deception by Satan, but potentially being deceived by God himself if one does not love the truth about sin.
1h 27mNCCF Church
Brother Zac Poonen's 80th Birthday Celebration at NCCF
Zac Poonen · Mar 24, 2025 · 1h 27m
This video captures a church celebration honoring brother Zac Poonen on his 80th birthday at NCCF. Church members share testimonies of how his faithful teaching ministry has transformed their spiritual lives, emphasizing his dedication to helping believers grow in Christ-likeness and his role in establishing genuine Christian community. The celebration reflects gratitude for decades of ministry devoted to teaching the new covenant, victory over sin, and the central ambition of pleasing God alone.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
March 14 | Daily Devotion | Two Things Required To Become Spiritual | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 13, 2025 · 13m
To achieve spiritual richness, one must cultivate humility and reverence for God, which are contrasted with the world's pursuit of earthly honors. The speaker emphasizes that God has a specific plan for each life, and the greatest threat to fulfilling this plan is personal sin, pride, or unforgiveness. True reverence involves desiring to decrease in the eyes of men so that Christ can be exalted, mirroring the desire of angels in heaven.
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.