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11mAugust 2 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Became A Curse So That We Can Be A Blessing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 1
14mAugust 1 | Daily Devotion | Knowing The Deep Love Of Our Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 31
13mJuly 31 | Daily Devotion | Knowing God As Our Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 30
10mJuly 29 | Daily Devotion | Set Your Mind On The Things Above | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 28
11mJuly 28 | Daily Devotion | Setting Our Mind On God's Interests | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 27
10mJuly 27 | Daily Devotion | Taking Every Thought Captive To The Obedience Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 26
10mJuly 26 | Daily Devotion | When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 25
11mJuly 25 | Daily Devotion | Cleansing Ourselves From The Defilement Of Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 24
9mJuly 18 | Daily Devotion | God Tests And Examines The Heart Of The Righteous | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17
35mTrue Riches And Wise Fathers | ನಿಜವಾದ ಐಶ್ವರ್ಯ ಹಾಗೂ ಜ್ಞಾನಿಗಳಾದ ತಂದೆಗಳು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Jul 17
57mZac Poonen - The Eternal Life is to Know God | Austin CFC | 2026-07-08
Zac Poonen · Jul 16
11mJuly 12 | Daily Devotion | The Three Conditions Of Discipleship | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 11
9mJuly 11 | Daily Devotion | A Disciple Of Jesus Must Be Like Salt | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 10
10mJuly 10 | Daily Devotion | Revelation Makes The Followers Of Jesus Whole-Hearted | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 9
8mJuly 7 | Daily Devotion | Basis For Christian Work: Jesus Has All Authority | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 6
8mJuly 5 | Daily Devotion | God's Grace Is Given Only To The Humble | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 4
10mJuly 3 | Daily Devotion | Fellowship Is Different From Friendship | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 2
11mJune 25 | Daily Devotion | The Security That Jesus Had | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 24
9mJune 19 | Daily Devotion | Does Jesus Entrust Himself To You? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 18
13mThe Beginning of CFC in Tamil Nadu (Tamil)
Zac Poonen · Jun 17
12mJune 15 | Daily Devotion | Have Peace With God By Having A Clear Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 14
12mJune 14 | Daily Devotion | It Is Possible To Set Our Mind On The Things Above | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 13
12mJune 13 | Daily Devotion | Be Concerned For God's Name | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 12
10mJune 12 | Daily Devotion | Seek God's Glory And Not Your Own | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 12
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
August 2 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Became A Curse So That We Can Be A Blessing | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Aug 1, 2026 · 11m
The message emphasizes that Jesus became a curse on the cross to redeem believers from the law's curse. This act allows us to receive the Holy Spirit, which empowers us to fulfill God's promise: that we will be blessed and become a blessing to every family we encounter. True spiritual fullness, marked by the aroma of Christ, results in leaving goodness and loving kindness wherever we go.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
August 1 | Daily Devotion | Knowing The Deep Love Of Our Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 31, 2026 · 14m
The central message is that true Christian maturity comes from understanding and experiencing God's deep, intimate love as Father. This knowledge leads to perfect unity within the body of Christ, eliminating jealousy or competition with others. The speaker emphasizes that knowing God as a forgiving Father—as illustrated by the Prodigal Son—is foundational for faith and repentance.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
July 31 | Daily Devotion | Knowing God As Our Father | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 30, 2026 · 13m
The central message is that true Christian living requires shifting focus from self-centeredness to being God-centered, mirroring how Jesus lived by loving the Father. The speaker emphasizes that genuine repentance involves a 180-degree turn away from self-focus toward prioritizing God's glory. Knowing God as Father leads to a profound freedom where one no longer seeks approval from people but only from God.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 29 | Daily Devotion | Set Your Mind On The Things Above | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 28, 2026 · 10m
The message urges believers to set their minds on heavenly things rather than earthly concerns, drawing from Colossians 3:1-2 and Romans 12:2. This transformation involves adopting a heavenly perspective in all circumstances, which brings rest by affirming that God is always in control, even when things go wrong. Ultimately, living as a favorite child of God allows one's life to testify to the Father's love.
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.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 27 | Daily Devotion | Taking Every Thought Captive To The Obedience Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 26, 2026 · 10m
The message emphasizes that Christian understanding requires dethroning the intellect rather than destroying it, as true transformation comes from the Holy Spirit. The speaker warns against two extremes: those who ignore the spirit and rely solely on their mind, and those who treat the mind as supreme. True spiritual insight is achieved when one yields to the Holy Spirit, allowing Him to rule over the mind's thoughts and strongholds.
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 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.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
July 18 | Daily Devotion | God Tests And Examines The Heart Of The Righteous | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 17, 2026 · 9m
God constantly examines our hearts, looking beyond outward appearance to assess our true attitude toward Him and others. True fellowship with God requires developing a non-judgmental life, as loving God is easier than loving imperfect people. Ultimately, we must live before God's face so that when we stand before the Lord, we are not deceived by praise or criticism.
35mCFC India
True Riches And Wise Fathers | ನಿಜವಾದ ಐಶ್ವರ್ಯ ಹಾಗೂ ಜ್ಞಾನಿಗಳಾದ ತಂದೆಗಳು | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Zac Poonen · Jul 17, 2026 · 35m
The sermon emphasizes the need for believers to be diligent in examining their inner lives, comparing it to how carefully we tend to our physical bodies, especially our eyes. True riches are identified as conforming to Christ's likeness, receiving the anointing of the Holy Spirit (which should be sought daily), and having revelation from Scripture that surpasses mere intellectual understanding.
57mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen - The Eternal Life is to Know God | Austin CFC | 2026-07-08
Zac Poonen · Jul 16, 2026 · 57m
The speaker clarifies that biblical eternal life is not merely living forever but rather knowing God the Father and Jesus Christ personally through the Holy Spirit, as defined by Jesus in John 17:3. True knowledge of God requires an intimate union, likened to a husband and wife's relationship, which necessitates confessing all sins and abandoning any tendency to blame others. The breaking of this connection with God is evidenced by pointing fingers at another person.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
July 12 | Daily Devotion | The Three Conditions Of Discipleship | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 11, 2026 · 11m
Discipleship requires three conditions: first, loving Jesus supremely above all else; second, daily taking up one's cross by refusing to let self-offense or bitterness take root; and third, relinquishing possession of all earthly things. The speaker emphasizes that these are not literal renunciations but a heart attitude acknowledging that everything belongs ultimately to the Lord.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
July 11 | Daily Devotion | A Disciple Of Jesus Must Be Like Salt | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 10, 2026 · 9m
The message emphasizes that true discipleship requires understanding three foundational conditions outlined in Luke 14:25-33, which go beyond merely preaching the gospel to actively making followers of Christ. Furthermore, believers must live lives that are distinctly noticeable—like salt or light—so that those around them recognize a difference from worldly standards, lest they become useless.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 10 | Daily Devotion | Revelation Makes The Followers Of Jesus Whole-Hearted | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 9, 2026 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that true spiritual understanding and discipleship come not from academic knowledge of scripture, but from the illumination and revelation of the Holy Spirit. The speaker uses examples from Matthew 11:25 and Matthew 16 to show that God reveals truth to the humble, even those who are uneducated. Ultimately, knowing the Bible is less important than having a heart filled with the Holy Spirit's revelation.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
July 7 | Daily Devotion | Basis For Christian Work: Jesus Has All Authority | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 6, 2026 · 8m
The message emphasizes that salvation means being saved from sin, which is distinct from merely being forgiven. The speaker urges listeners to rely on Jesus' saving power against personal sins and difficulties in relationships. Furthermore, he stresses that ministry efforts should be based solely on the authority Christ has given ("All authority in heaven and earth is given me. Therefore, go and preach"), rather than focusing on perceived needs of others.
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.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
July 3 | Daily Devotion | Fellowship Is Different From Friendship | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jul 2, 2026 · 10m
True fellowship is not merely spending time together (friendship) but maintaining a genuine connection with God through a clear conscience. This spiritual connection, likened to the brain controlling all body parts, allows believers to function perfectly within the Body of Christ even when physically separated. The key to this deep communion is confessing sin and keeping one's conscience right.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
June 25 | Daily Devotion | The Security That Jesus Had | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2026 · 11m
The central message is that true security and spiritual life are found not in external sources like groups, jobs, or even the church community, but solely in a personal relationship with God the Father. The speaker warns against becoming overly reliant on these earthly structures, which can lead to neglecting direct communication with God through prayer and Bible study. He emphasizes imitating Jesus by seeking to please the Father above all else.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
June 19 | Daily Devotion | Does Jesus Entrust Himself To You? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 18, 2026 · 9m
The speaker contrasts merely believing in Jesus with experiencing Him entrusting Himself to an individual, using John 2:23-24 as a key example. He emphasizes that true commitment requires more than just intellectual belief; it demands the personal assurance of Christ's trust. Furthermore, drawing from Simeon's experience (Luke 2), he teaches that when Christ is powerfully present in a church through the Holy Spirit, hidden thoughts within people's hearts will be revealed, leading to spiritual rising and falling.
13mCFC India
The Beginning of CFC in Tamil Nadu (Tamil)
Zac Poonen · Jun 17, 2026 · 13m
The sermon emphasizes that true Christian life is not found in religious institutions, titles, or traditions, but in a genuine, transforming life from Christ—the 'living life.' It warns against materialism and the pursuit of earthly status within the church, urging believers to prioritize personal devotion over mere adherence to ritual. The core message calls for a return to radical discipleship modeled after Jesus's humility and willingness to sacrifice everything.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
June 15 | Daily Devotion | Have Peace With God By Having A Clear Conscience | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 14, 2026 · 12m
True peace with God is achieved by keeping one's conscience clear through confession and reconciliation. This internal peace allows believers to discern God's will, which is characterized by inner tranquility when seeking the glory of God. Ultimately, maintaining a clean conscience is essential for hearing God's voice and being prepared for the resurrection of the righteous.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
June 14 | Daily Devotion | It Is Possible To Set Our Mind On The Things Above | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 13, 2026 · 12m
The message challenges listeners to move beyond merely understanding Christian doctrine and instead grapple with how to practically live out a heavenly-minded existence. Drawing from passages like Colossians 3:2 and the Sermon on the Mount, the speaker emphasizes that true righteousness is internal—concerning values, motives, and heart attitudes—rather than external performance. The ultimate key to achieving this high standard is not human effort but being filled with the Holy Spirit.
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.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
June 12 | Daily Devotion | Seek God's Glory And Not Your Own | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jun 12, 2026 · 10m
The message contrasts the self-centered nature of humanity, likened to the 'tree of Adam,' with the selfless life modeled by Jesus, the 'tree of Christ.' Paul uses the example of Timothy to illustrate that true discipleship requires seeking God's glory rather than personal benefit. The core message is that Christian life must be motivated by glorifying the Father, a principle that goes deeper than mere religious activity.