RLCF Praise Live — March 29, 2026

CFC Messages · Apr 3, 2026 · 28m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The message emphasizes that Christian life requires a deep connection to Christ, viewing the relationship like the head to the body. It stresses that worship and praise should come from a heart of genuine thanksgiving, and that believers must actively pray, asking the Holy Spirit to guide their petitions. Crucially, the speaker urges listeners to confess any unconfessed sin, as the blood of Jesus cleanses us, allowing us to stand before God with a clear conscience, even while acknowledging the ongoing process of sanctification.

God Needs Men to Represent Him - Zac Poonen - April 6, 2012

Zac Poonen · Apr 15, 2012 · 1h 4m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker argues that the true meaning of eternal life is not merely living forever, but rather knowing God and Jesus Christ personally, as defined in John 17:3. He critiques Christians who rely solely on quoting scripture or who exhibit spiritual ignorance, contrasting this with the life empowered by the Holy Spirit, which is the 'Living Word.' True rebirth involves an internal realization of one's adoption as a child of God, guided by the Spirit.

Be Merciful to Each Other & I Can't Do Anything — David Bertsch & Alan Thomas — September 21, 2025

CFC Messages · Sep 26, 2025 · 16m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The sermon emphasizes that true devotion to God is characterized by being fair, just, and merciful, rather than through elaborate sacrifices. The speaker draws parallels from Micah 6:8 and Matthew 5:7, applying this principle to the church's internal life. He uses the early church's dispute over food distribution in Acts 6 to illustrate that the devil can find footholds in small matters, urging the congregation instead to focus on ministry, prayer, and mutual mercy.

Joanna Veenstra (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- May 22, 2024

Santosh Poonen · Oct 28, 2024 · 33m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

Who Is He in Yonder Stall — RLCF Praise Live — July 14, 2024

CFC Messages · Jul 18, 2024 · 4m 10s · River of Life Christian Fellowship

This video appears to be a worship service featuring music and congregational singing. The lyrics repeatedly praise God, acknowledging Him as the Shepherd, the King of Glory, and the Lord of wondrous story. The central theme is one of humble adoration and recognizing God's supreme power and glory.

Global Online Meeting Q&A — Zac Poonen — June 17, 2023

Zac Poonen · Jun 20, 2023 · 1h 7m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker addresses how to discern if a life decision is guided by the Holy Spirit versus personal emotion, suggesting that spiritual growth is marked by God becoming quieter in direct answers, which is a sign of maturity. He emphasizes that consistent spiritual growth is not always visible, comparing it to physical growth, and advises that persistent sin struggles should be treated like repeatedly hitting a snake to weaken it, rather than feeding it. Regarding baptism, he advises that if one has genuine conviction of being born again, further baptism is unnecessary.

2025 RLCF SDG Singles Testimonies — June 22, 2025

CFC Messages · Jun 27, 2025 · 1h 2m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

Doing God's Will and Finishing It - Olu Talabi - December 8, 2019

Olu Talabi · Dec 9, 2019 · 42m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The central message is that the goal of the Christian life is to know Jesus and be transformed into His likeness, which involves learning about Him and following His commandments. The speaker emphasizes that after hearing and believing God's Word, the believer's task is to teach and live out what they have learned, drawing strength from the Holy Spirit. He concludes by focusing on John 4:34, interpreting Jesus' statement, "My meat and my food is to do the will of the one who sent me and to finish it," as the ultimate sustenance for Christian life.

Jesus Alone is Worthy & He Disarmed Satan our Accuser — Santosh P & Chetan C — March 29, 2026

CFC Messages · Apr 3, 2026 · 16m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

God Teaches the Humble His Way — Ajay Chakravarthy — February 22, 2026

Ajay Chakravarthy · Feb 22, 2026 · 43m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

God teaches His way to the humble, as exemplified by the shepherds who followed the star to find Jesus. The speaker warns against the danger of relying on one's own understanding, citing the Magi who, after following the star, once chose to rely on their own plans. This momentary lapse in trust led to severe consequences, mirroring the original temptation in Eden.

Words of Encouragement — David Lane & Alan Thomas — September 25, 2022

CFC Messages · Sep 30, 2022 · 17m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

RLCF Praise Live — March 19, 2023

CFC Messages · Mar 22, 2023 · 30m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The service is a worship experience centered on praising God for His love, grace, and healing power. The message emphasizes that believers should not be led by feelings but by faith, remembering that God's love is constant even through trials. The service concludes with prayers for spiritual strength, freedom from sin, and a greater outpouring of the Holy Spirit for the church and homes.

RLCF Praise Live & Weekly Memory Verses - July 7, 2019

CFC Messages · Jul 16, 2019 · 25m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The sermon emphasizes that salvation and standing before God are found solely in Christ's righteousness, as no other effort suffices. It draws parallels to seeking God with all of our hearts and references biblical passages concerning prayer, praise, and the need for a circumcised heart. The message concludes with a reminder to sow to the Spirit to reap eternal life.

Be Wise and Be Filled With the Spirit — Zac Poonen — August 10, 2025

Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2025 · 20m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The sermon emphasizes that true wisdom, as taught in Ephesians 5, is not intellectual but comes from understanding and walking in the will of the Lord. This wisdom is achieved by being continuously filled with the Holy Spirit, which requires the believer to constantly take up their cross and deny self. This process of spiritual growth is likened to increasing capacity, moving from a cup to a river, demanding persistent thirst for God's life.

RLCF Praise Live -- January 31, 2021

CFC Messages · Feb 3, 2021 · 29m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

This service was a time of worship and consecration, focusing heavily on the supremacy of Jesus Christ and the need for believers to dedicate their entire lives to Him. The message emphasized renouncing all worldly attachments—ambitions, possessions, and relationships—to keep the way clear for Christ. The service concluded with prayers for the Holy Spirit, healing, and readiness for the Lord's return.

Riches of Glory Upon Vessels of Mercy — Ajay Chakravarthy — December 14, 2025

Ajay Chakravarthy · Dec 15, 2025 · 50m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The sermon emphasizes God's boundless mercy, illustrating that God often blesses people who have done nothing, contrasting this with worldly reward systems. Using the example of the man born blind, the speaker highlights that Jesus' healing process was designed not just to cure, but to demonstrate God's power and test the man's obedience by sending him to the Pool of Siloam. The core message is that God's grace is freely given, requiring only faith to receive it.

Our Relation to Earthly Authorities - Olu Talabi - September 20, 2020

Olu Talabi · Sep 20, 2020 · 49m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker advises Christians on how to approach earthly authorities and scripture with humility and meekness. He emphasizes that when studying God's word, one must approach it like a child, setting aside preconceived notions and biases to hear what the Holy Spirit intends. The core message is to receive teaching with a spirit of inquiry and submission, rather than a critical or argumentative mindset.

Church of God, Beloved and Chosen -- RLCF Praise Live -- February 1, 2026

CFC Messages · Feb 2, 2026 · 2m 38s · River of Life Christian Fellowship

This video features a musical worship service focusing on the themes of being chosen by God and sanctification. The lyrics emphasize that believers are washed, sanctified by the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. The central message is that sanctification is achieved by faith in Jesus, not by personal effort, leading to a blameless life until Christ's return.

Seeing our Need to be Filled with the Spirit - Zac Poonen - September 4, 2015

Zac Poonen · Sep 5, 2015 · 56m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker emphasizes the desperate need to be filled with the Holy Spirit, moving beyond small expectations to ask for God's full power. He draws a parallel between conquering visible sins (giants) and achieving a 'land of rest' in one's life, urging listeners to conquer known sins like getting offended by submitting to Christ's humility. True faith involves a complete dependence on God, recognizing that apart from Him, nothing amounts to nothing.

God Chose Us While We Were Filthy Sinners — Santosh Poonen — March 26, 2023

Santosh Poonen · Mar 30, 2023 · 16m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The central message is that the secret to bearing lasting fruit is recognizing that Jesus chose us, not that we chose Him. The speaker contrasts the mindset of a hired employee, who expects a paycheck, with the security of being a son. True assurance and lasting fruit come from grounding oneself in the unshakeable fact that God is our Father and has chosen us, regardless of current circumstances or failures.

RLCF Praise Live — June 2, 2024

CFC Messages · Jun 5, 2024 · 47m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation -- Zac Poonen -- August 29, 2021

Zac Poonen · Aug 30, 2021 · 48m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The central message is the necessity of seeking the fullness of the Holy Spirit to gain the boldness required to witness for Christ publicly, regardless of ridicule. The speaker urges listeners to move beyond a merely 'good' Christian life to one characterized by shameless devotion to Jesus. True spiritual growth is demonstrated by being willing to confess Christ even when it brings shame.

Full message: https://youtu.be/tVdl-L3dDBI #discipline #body #disqualified #satisfied #thirsting

CFC Messages · Nov 30, 2024 · 1m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker emphasizes that believers must discipline their bodies and minds to make them slaves to the Holy Spirit's will, rather than allowing them to follow their own desires. He challenges the audience to consider if their body and tongue are truly under the Spirit's control, warning that failure to do so could lead to disqualification.

Who Can Build the Body of Christ: 2: One Who is Empowered By the Spirit - Zac Poonen - May 23, 2014

Zac Poonen · Mar 9, 2019 · 59m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

Building the Body of Christ requires more than mere intellectual knowledge of Scripture; it demands the anointing of the Holy Spirit. The speaker contrasts a mere 'congregation' (like a pile of bricks) with the true 'body' (like a house), emphasizing that the body requires interconnectedness and submission to local leadership. The ultimate mark of this body is sacrificial love, where members care for and support one another without jealousy.