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11mJuly 28 | Daily Devotion | Setting Our Mind On God's Interests | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 27
11mJuly 25 | Daily Devotion | Cleansing Ourselves From The Defilement Of Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 24
10mJuly 24 | Daily Devotion | Worshipping God In The Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 23
7mZac Poonen - Being Broken and Poured Out
Zac Poonen · Jul 13
9mJuly 9 | Daily Devotion | God's Grace Is His Power For Every Need | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 8
27mZac Poonen - Living in the Light of Your Conscience
Zac Poonen · Jul 6
12mJuly 1 | Daily Devotion | True Spirituality Is Denying Your Will | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 30
12mJune 24 | Daily Devotion | What Happens When You Worship? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 23
10mJune 23 | Daily Devotion | Worship Is Beyond Thanksgiving And Praise | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 22
11mJune 21 | Daily Devotion | Give Thanks If You Want To Be A Worshipper | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 21
8mJune 17 | Daily Devotion | Let Peace Be The Referee In Your Heart To Set Matters Right | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 16
12mJune 13 | Daily Devotion | Be Concerned For God's Name | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 12
49mNCCF Conference 2026 - Sixteen Lessons I Have Learnt (Part 2) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 9
1h 49mNCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 8
40mNCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 8
NCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
10h 8mNCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
NCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 7
13mJune 4 | Daily Devotion | New Covenant Spirituality | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 3
12mMay 23 | Daily Devotion | Present Your Bodies As A Living And Holy Sacrifice | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 22
12mMay 22 | Daily Devotion | Do The Will Of God In Your Body | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 21
10mMay 21 | Daily Devotion | Give The Very Best To God In Your Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 20
10mMay 17 | Daily Devotion | True Grace Is Help In Our Time Of Need | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 16
14mMay 11 | Daily Devotion | Discipline Yourself If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 10
August 3 | Daily Devotion | Repentance Is The Mark Of Being Truly Born Again | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Repentance is the defining mark of a truly born-again Christian. Without genuine repentance—a turning away from sin with changed behavior—one's claim to conversion is hollow and superficial.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 28 | Daily Devotion | Setting Our Mind On God's Interests | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 27, 2026 · 11m
The central message is the necessity of renewing one's mind to think according to God's interests rather than man's. This process, called sanctification, is a lifelong work requiring submission to the Holy Spirit. True understanding involves moving beyond merely observing God's actions to grasping His deeper ways and principles.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 25 | Daily Devotion | Cleansing Ourselves From The Defilement Of Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 24, 2026 · 11m
The message emphasizes the necessity of cleansing oneself from both outward sin (flesh) and inward defilements of spirit to inherit God's promises. The speaker contrasts living by external rules with the 'law of the spirit,' which is a life lived in Christ that immediately rejects anything contrary to God's will. Maintaining a pure spirit requires immediate action, like removing a foreign object from the foot, rather than allowing bitterness or wrong attitudes to linger.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 24 | Daily Devotion | Worshipping God In The Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 23, 2026 · 10m
True worship is defined as an intimate relationship centered entirely on God Himself, distinct from mere thanksgiving or praise. The message draws parallels between Old Testament worship and the new reality opened by Christ, emphasizing that true worship must occur 'in spirit and truth.' Ultimately, being a worshiper means maintaining a constant attitude of close intimacy with Jesus.
7mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Being Broken and Poured Out
Zac Poonen · Jul 13, 2026 · 7m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be a constant reflection of Jesus by being willing to be broken and poured out for others daily, not just during formal communion. The speaker emphasizes examining oneself to see if one has resisted yielding their will or emptying themselves before the Lord. Ultimately, true discipleship requires embracing the way of the cross in every aspect of life.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
July 9 | Daily Devotion | God's Grace Is His Power For Every Need | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 8, 2026 · 9m
The message emphasizes that God's grace is sufficient for every need, strengthening the believer's heart against discouragement and unbelief. It draws a distinction between intellectual belief (the mind) and deep conviction (the heart), urging listeners to trust in their hearts rather than relying solely on their minds when facing difficulties. Ultimately, the speaker assures that God will supply all spiritual needs through Christ.
27mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Living in the Light of Your Conscience
Zac Poonen · Jul 6, 2026 · 27m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ by growing in purity both personally and corporately. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship requires a passion for Christ Himself rather than merely focusing on heavenly rewards or worldly comforts. He warns against minimizing sin, noting that God judges us according to the level of our conscience, defining sin as knowing what is right but failing to do it.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
July 1 | Daily Devotion | True Spirituality Is Denying Your Will | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 30, 2026 · 12m
True spirituality is not found in mere Bible knowledge or emotional excitement, but in the daily yielding and denial of one's own will to God's will. The speaker emphasizes that both intellectual understanding and outward fervor are deceptive if they do not manifest as a willingness to submit one's desires to the Father's plan. Ultimately, what matters is how one acts when tempted or provoked, demonstrating genuine submission rather than just knowing facts or feeling moved.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
June 24 | Daily Devotion | What Happens When You Worship? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 23, 2026 · 12m
The message uses Isaiah's prophecies and visions—particularly the contrast between social sins and heavenly worship—to illustrate what true worship entails. The core message is that genuine worship leads to profound self-examination, causing one to realize their own sinfulness before God's holiness. This realization results in a deep desire for cleansing, symbolized by the baptism of fire.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
transcribingJune 23 | Daily Devotion | Worship Is Beyond Thanksgiving And Praise | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 22, 2026 · 10m
True worship transcends mere expressions of thanks or praise; it is a deeper state of being before God. The message emphasizes that genuine worship involves a complete surrender and focus on the divine presence, moving beyond just acknowledging blessings. It encourages listeners to deepen their encounter with God.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
June 21 | Daily Devotion | Give Thanks If You Want To Be A Worshipper | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 21, 2026 · 11m
The message emphasizes that effective service requires being a worshiper first, citing the biblical order: worship and then serve. The speaker details three steps to worship—thanksgiving, praise, and worship—stressing that one must start by developing a habit of constant thankfulness. True gratitude comes from recognizing undeserved blessings, contrasting this with feeling entitled to rewards.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
June 17 | Daily Devotion | Let Peace Be The Referee In Your Heart To Set Matters Right | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 16, 2026 · 8m
The central message emphasizes that believers must allow the peace of Christ to act as a 'referee' in their hearts, forcing them to stop any wrongdoing or unconfessed sin. Like a referee blowing a whistle, this divine intervention requires one to confront and set right any spiritual fouls before continuing with life. True salvation, exemplified by Zacchaeus, comes when an individual takes concrete steps to confess and rectify past wrongs.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
June 13 | Daily Devotion | Be Concerned For God's Name | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 12, 2026 · 12m
The central message is that true prayer and Christian living must be motivated by a desire to glorify God's name and glory, rather than seeking personal recognition or achievement. The speaker emphasizes that this focus should permeate every aspect of life, contrasting superficial religious rituals with genuine devotion to the Father. He encourages listeners to live for God's glory, drawing parallels to Jesus' own life and the example of Timothy.
49mNCCF Church
NCCF Conference 2026 - Sixteen Lessons I Have Learnt (Part 2) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 9, 2026 · 49m
The speaker outlines several key truths learned in his Christian walk, emphasizing that God desires believers to be reflections of Jesus through holiness and humility. Key points include maintaining physical fitness for service, embracing honesty, giving cheerfully, drawing holiness from looking unto Jesus, living by the cross, trusting in divine protection against harm, recognizing God's perfect plan for good works, and always reading scripture within its full context.
1h 49mNCCF Church
NCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 8, 2026 · 1h 49m
The message emphasizes that building the church requires both holiness and humility, achieved by taking even the smallest commands from God seriously. The speaker urges the congregation to avoid spiritual complacency, comparing the attitude of the 'big kid' who thinks they can do everything versus the 'little kid' who humbly admits need. True spiritual progress requires repentance and a continuous desire to obey God's small directives.
40mNCCF Church
NCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 8, 2026 · 40m
The central message is that the church must reflect Jesus by pursuing holiness individually and functioning corporately. This transformation requires believers to daily offer their bodies as living, holy sacrifices, resisting conformity to the world. The ultimate goal is a renewal into the image of Christ, which is best demonstrated through humility and service, even amidst trials.
0sNCCF Church
transcribingNCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2026 · 0s
The ultimate goal for Christians is to reflect Jesus Christ in all aspects of life. This transformation happens individually through cultivating personal purity and corporately by becoming fully engaged members of the local church. The message emphasizes that both personal holiness and corporate church function are necessary for this reflection.
10h 8mNCCF Church
NCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2026 · 10h 8m
The speaker emphasizes that the goal of the Christian life is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation must happen both individually through personal purity and corporately by functioning as members within the local church. The overall message centers on building up the body of Christ through holiness and humility.
0sNCCF Church
transcribingNCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 7, 2026 · 0s
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation happens both individually through personal purity and corporately by functioning fully within the local church.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
June 4 | Daily Devotion | New Covenant Spirituality | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 3, 2026 · 13m
The speaker distinguishes between conscious sin, which is actionable and subject to God's judgment (as per James 4:17), and unconscious sin, which stems from the past and does not require confession or guilt. True Christian growth, or sanctification, involves gaining light on the unconscious areas of life, allowing the believer to become more Christ-like. This process is compared to slicing away the visible top layer of ice to reveal the hidden, deeper layers beneath.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
May 23 | Daily Devotion | Present Your Bodies As A Living And Holy Sacrifice | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 22, 2026 · 12m
True worship is not merely singing or giving material offerings, but presenting one's entire body as a living and holy sacrifice to God. The speaker emphasizes that this dedication requires giving up personal will, controlling one's eyes and tongue, and offering what costs the most, citing examples from Abel and Abraham. Ultimately, building God's church requires this radical self-surrender.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
May 22 | Daily Devotion | Do The Will Of God In Your Body | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 21, 2026 · 12m
True worship in the New Testament is not about external offerings or money, but about presenting your entire body to God and refusing to use it for sin. Jesus demonstrated this by committing to do God's will in His body rather than His own, and believers must similarly surrender control of their eyes, tongue, and all bodily desires to avoid becoming workers of iniquity who will be rejected by Christ despite external religious activities.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 21 | Daily Devotion | Give The Very Best To God In Your Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 20, 2026 · 10m
Drawing from the contrast between Cain and Abel and David's refusal to offer God what cost him nothing (2 Samuel 24), this devotion urges believers to give God their very best—primarily their lives and righteousness, not just money. Poonen warns against being like Cain, who gave cheap offerings merely to ease his conscience, and shares personal testimony of refusing to cheat on customs duty because God has no shortage of money but a great shortage of righteous people. The type of offering one brings to God reveals how important God truly is in one's life.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 17 | Daily Devotion | True Grace Is Help In Our Time Of Need | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 16, 2026 · 10m
Grace is not unmerited favor but rather God's help in our time of need, particularly to overcome temptation and sin. Throughout scripture, from Jesus's birth to death, grace is presented as the power that enables us to resist our sinful nature and live in obedience, just as Jesus overcame through grace and never sinned despite being tempted in all things as we are.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
May 11 | Daily Devotion | Discipline Yourself If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 10, 2026 · 14m
To win the Christian race, believers must exercise self-control and discipline themselves daily, dying to selfish desires and carnal impulses. Self-control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit that enables us to respond with Christ-likeness in all situations—whether provoked, tempted, or offended—and the mark of true spiritual progress is becoming increasingly Christ-like over time, reflected in how we conduct ourselves at home, work, and in relationships.