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10mJuly 26 | Daily Devotion | When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 25
11mJuly 21 | Daily Devotion | Be Merciful And Don't Judge According To The Flesh | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 20
11mJuly 19 | Daily Devotion | Wanting To Justify Myself Is An Abomination Before God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 18
15mRight Attitudes When We Break Bread | ನಾವು ರೊಟ್ಟಿ ಮುರಿಯುವಾಗ ಹೊಂದಬೇಕಾದ ಸರಿಯಾದ ಮನೋಭಾವಗಳು |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17
9mJuly 13 | Daily Devotion | A Good Foundation: Humility And A Good Inner Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 12
8mJuly 5 | Daily Devotion | God's Grace Is Given Only To The Humble | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 4
9mJune 30 | Daily Devotion | Forgetting Our Past Sins Makes Us Spiritually Blind | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 29
10mJune 29 | Daily Devotion | A Worshiper Is One Who Has Humility And Reverence Toward God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 28
10mJune 28 | Daily Devotion | Humility Is The First Step To Get Genuine Faith | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 27
1h 15mNCCF Conference 2026 - Q&A Session (Part 2) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 10
11mJune 9 | Daily Devotion | How God Uses Failure To Shape Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 8
1h 49mNCCF CONFERENCE 2026
Zac Poonen · Jun 8
9mJune 6 | Daily Devotion | The Opposite Of Faith Is Pride | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 5
1h 23mZac Poonen - Submission to Authority is God's Perfect Will | Austin CFC | 2026-05-31
Zac Poonen · Jun 1
38mZac Poonen - Living and Growing in the Fear of God
Zac Poonen · Jun 1
10mJune 1 | Daily Devotion | God Wants The Compassion Of A Mother In Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 31
11mMay 31 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Revealed That God Is A Servant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 30
9mMay 16 | Daily Devotion | Always Live In The Truth | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 15
11mMay 13 | Daily Devotion | Remain Small In Your Own Eyes If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 12
10mMay 10 | Daily Devotion | Die To Self If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 9
7mZac Poonen - Broken and Poured Out
Zac Poonen · May 4
13mMay 2 | Daily Devotion | Be Willing To Change Your Opinion About People | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2
11mMay 1 | Daily Devotion | Allow God To Break You To Make You Truly Humble | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 30
10mApril 30 | Daily Devotion | Learn True Humility And Gentleness From Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 29
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.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 26 | Daily Devotion | When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 25, 2026 · 10m
True spiritual progress involves desiring less personal honor and focusing entirely on glorifying Christ, echoing John the Baptist's sentiment. The core message draws from 2 Corinthians 12:9, teaching that it is only when we are weak that we become truly strong in God. This principle applies to various life areas—physical weakness, financial struggle, or lack of recognition—as God uses our limitations to make us dependent on Him.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 21 | Daily Devotion | Be Merciful And Don't Judge According To The Flesh | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 20, 2026 · 11m
The message contrasts the wealthy man who ignores Lazarus with the poor but godly brother, illustrating that true godliness is measured by attitude and compassion, not material wealth or religious performance. Drawing from John 8, the speaker emphasizes that Jesus did not condemn the woman caught in adultery; rather, he forgave her while warning her against sinning again. The central message is a call to stop judging others according to worldly standards, recognizing that God's role is to save, not to judge.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 19 | Daily Devotion | Wanting To Justify Myself Is An Abomination Before God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 18, 2026 · 11m
The central message warns against the sin of self-justification before men, noting that what appears great to people is an abomination to God. The speaker uses the Parable of the Good Samaritan to illustrate that true compassion and recognizing a brother's need—regardless of social standing or perceived fault—is far superior to religious observance or judgment. Ultimately, one must focus on Christ-like compassion rather than self-righteousness.
15mCFC India
Right Attitudes When We Break Bread | ನಾವು ರೊಟ್ಟಿ ಮುರಿಯುವಾಗ ಹೊಂದಬೇಕಾದ ಸರಿಯಾದ ಮನೋಭಾವಗಳು |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17, 2026 · 15m
The central message is that when gathered around the Lord's table, believers must abandon any tendency to compare themselves or others in terms of status or greatness. Instead, they should adopt a mindset characterized by mutual love, trust, and recognizing God's grace despite human imperfection. The speaker emphasizes that our focus should be on Christ's service rather than internal competition.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
July 13 | Daily Devotion | A Good Foundation: Humility And A Good Inner Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 12, 2026 · 9m
The message emphasizes that true spiritual understanding comes from humility, comparing it to the childlike state described in Matthew 5:3. The speaker distinguishes between knowledge, which can lead to pride, and revelation, which is given by God and changes one's life toward greater humility. To build a life pleasing to God, one must seek this divine revelation and adopt an internal righteousness that surpasses mere outward compliance.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
July 5 | Daily Devotion | God's Grace Is Given Only To The Humble | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 4, 2026 · 8m
The message distinguishes between mercy, which covers past sins, and grace, which provides help for future situations. The central theme is that God gives grace specifically to the humble, as scripture repeatedly teaches. Conversely, God resists the proud, meaning that anyone who acts with pride will face opposition from God.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
June 30 | Daily Devotion | Forgetting Our Past Sins Makes Us Spiritually Blind | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 29, 2026 · 9m
The core message emphasizes that true faith is found in recognizing one's utter unworthiness before God, adopting the posture of the Roman centurion. To maintain spiritual vision and avoid self-deception, believers must actively remember their past sins, not out of guilt, but to continually acknowledge God's grace. This remembrance prevents spiritual pride and dependence on personal merit.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 29 | Daily Devotion | A Worshiper Is One Who Has Humility And Reverence Toward God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 28, 2026 · 10m
The speaker argues that modern Christianity suffers from a decline in genuine reverence and worship toward God. True worship requires recognizing one's unworthiness before God, which is distinct from low self-esteem. He emphasizes that this spirit of deep respect is necessary for spiritual depth and contrasts it with superficial religious displays or titles.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 28 | Daily Devotion | Humility Is The First Step To Get Genuine Faith | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 27, 2026 · 10m
Jesus was astonished twice: once by the unbelief of his own people in Nazareth, and a second time by the great faith of a centurion. The speaker emphasizes that this profound faith, which even Bible-educated Israelites lacked, is rooted first in humility—recognizing one's unworthiness before God. True faith requires this humble dependence on Jesus.
1h 15mNCCF Church
NCCF Conference 2026 - Q&A Session (Part 2) - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 10, 2026 · 1h 15m
The central message is that Christians must maintain a correct understanding of God as a loving, compassionate Father, countering the devil's tendency to portray Him as a strict punisher. This understanding is crucial for spiritual growth, as it allows believers to accept discipline as an act of love. Furthermore, the speaker advises believers to emulate God's patience by refraining from quick judgment of others.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
June 9 | Daily Devotion | How God Uses Failure To Shape Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 8, 2026 · 11m
God allows failure for two primary purposes: to prevent us from becoming spiritually proud of our victories or blessings, and to keep us from looking down on others who have failed. The speaker uses Peter's experience after Pentecost and his subsequent denial to illustrate how profound failure teaches humility, which is necessary to maintain a proper relationship with God and fellow believers.
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.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
June 6 | Daily Devotion | The Opposite Of Faith Is Pride | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 5, 2026 · 9m
The central message contrasts the proud person with the righteous person, who lives by faith, citing Habakkuk 2:4. The speaker emphasizes that the opposite of faith is pride, and that God gives grace only to the humble, as stated in 1 Peter 5:5. True spiritual breakthrough and receiving God's grace require the individual to honestly admit their pride and submit to God's humbling process.
1h 23mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - Submission to Authority is God's Perfect Will | Austin CFC | 2026-05-31
Zac Poonen · Jun 1, 2026 · 1h 23m
The speaker uses Genesis and other scripture passages to illustrate how perfection can be corrupted, citing the fall of man and the historical decline of the church. He argues that God always desires purity, which is best exemplified by perfect humility and submission. The central message contrasts the initial perfection of creation with the corruption brought by pride, drawing parallels between Satan's fall and the need for believers to maintain humble submission to God.
38mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Living and Growing in the Fear of God
Zac Poonen · Jun 1, 2026 · 38m
The central message emphasizes that the fear of the Lord, or reverence for God, is the foundation of all wisdom, drawing from Proverbs 9:10. The speaker stresses that this reverence must be taught to children from a young age, paralleling the importance of foundational education. He warns that skipping this foundational teaching and jumping directly to the doctrine of grace leads to a misunderstanding of God's standards, resulting in spiritual laxity and a lack of respect for authority.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 1 | Daily Devotion | God Wants The Compassion Of A Mother In Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 31, 2026 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that true Christian living requires the compassion of a mother, drawing parallels from Isaiah 49 and the encounter with the Samaritan woman. The speaker warns against spiritual pride and the tendency to judge others, urging listeners to lead and minister from a heart of genuine compassion rather than just knowledge. Ultimately, the goal of the Christian life is not merely holiness, but embodying love and compassion like Christ.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 31 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Revealed That God Is A Servant | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 30, 2026 · 11m
The central message is that true understanding of God comes through Scripture, as Jesus Christ is the ultimate revelation of the Father. Jesus exemplified God's nature by washing the disciples' feet, demonstrating that God is fundamentally a servant willing to do the lowest tasks. Therefore, believers, especially leaders, must emulate this servant-hearted attitude in all aspects of life and ministry.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
May 16 | Daily Devotion | Always Live In The Truth | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 15, 2026 · 9m
Zac Poonen teaches that true grace, revealed through Jesus Christ, enables believers to live in complete honesty where their inner life corresponds with their outer life, rejecting pretense and hypocrisy. Living the truth means being honest about oneself before God—not confessing sins publicly, but never pretending to be something you're not—which requires both grace and the humility to admit failure rather than maintain a false reputation.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 13 | Daily Devotion | Remain Small In Your Own Eyes If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 12, 2026 · 11m
Zac Poonen teaches that remaining humble and small in your own eyes is essential to finishing the Christian race well. Using Saul's example from 1 Samuel, he shows how Saul started with obedience and received great victories, but pride caused him to disobey God and ultimately lose the kingdom. The key difference between Saul and David was not the severity of their sins, but their response to correction—humility and brokenness keep us dependent on God's grace and able to persevere to the end.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
May 10 | Daily Devotion | Die To Self If You Want To Win The Race | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 9, 2026 · 10m
Zac Poonen teaches that winning the Christian race requires dying to self daily, following Jesus's example of enduring the cross and despising shame. He illustrates this through practical examples like asking forgiveness, accepting blame, and standing firm for Christ regardless of mockery, emphasizing that overcoming shame and self-denial are the path to sitting at God's right hand.
7mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Broken and Poured Out
Zac Poonen · May 4, 2026 · 7m
Breaking bread and drinking the cup is a solemn covenant to be broken—surrendering our self-centered nature—and poured out in service to others, exactly opposite to how the world operates. This means accepting humiliation without defensiveness, trusting God's promise that all things work for our good, and living the way of the cross that Jesus modeled by taking punishment he never deserved.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
May 2 | Daily Devotion | Be Willing To Change Your Opinion About People | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2, 2026 · 13m
Zac Poonen challenges believers to examine their prejudices against people or groups and to remain willing to change their opinions when confronted with evidence that contradicts them. Drawing from the example of Nathaniel, who had contempt for people from Nazareth yet was commended by Jesus for his lack of hypocrisy and willingness to immediately change his mind when convinced, Poonen emphasizes that genuine humility and honesty involve recognizing our sinful judgments and being ready to abandon them. He distinguishes between discernment (necessary for leaders) and prejudice (preconceived categorization), calling believers to see people as Jesus sees them.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
May 1 | Daily Devotion | Allow God To Break You To Make You Truly Humble | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 30, 2026 · 11m
Zac Poonen teaches that God breaks those with pride and position to make them truly humble, which is essential for effective spiritual leadership. Using Moses and Jacob as examples, he shows how God humbles the self-reliant through prolonged suffering and loss of status, transforming them from proud achievers into vessels fit for God's purposes. True humility, he explains, is not artificial but comes from genuinely recognizing one's own incapability without God.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
April 30 | Daily Devotion | Learn True Humility And Gentleness From Jesus | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 29, 2026 · 10m
Zac Poonen teaches that true humility and gentleness must flow from an inward transformation through salvation, not merely from external behavior or cultural definitions. He emphasizes learning these virtues directly from Jesus' example—His forgiveness of enemies, His defense of the weak and despised, and His willingness to receive gifts—rather than adopting shallow, dictionary definitions that can mask hypocrisy.