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29mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Dec 11
4m 2sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Dec 11
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Dec 6
28mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Dec 4
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 30
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Nov 23
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Nov 23
1mSantosh Poonen · Nov 23
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Nov 23
58sSantosh Poonen · Nov 23
41mAnnie Poonen · Nov 22
1mSantosh Poonen · Nov 17
53sSantosh Poonen · Nov 17
1mSantosh Poonen · Nov 16
53sSantosh Poonen · Nov 16
39sSantosh Poonen · Nov 16
56sSantosh Poonen · Nov 16
1mSantosh Poonen · Nov 15
12mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 15
47mAjay Chakravarthy · Nov 4
4m 23sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Oct 30
56mSantosh Poonen · Oct 28
32mSantosh Poonen · Oct 28
38mSantosh Poonen · Oct 28
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.
29mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Dec 11, 2024 · 29m
The sermon emphasizes the enduring, pure, and changeless love of Jesus, which led Him to the Cross. It encourages the congregation to emulate this love by committing their lives fully to God, trusting in His faithfulness to complete the work He started. Key prayers focus on maintaining faith, unity within the church and families, and dedicating all aspects of life to God.
4m 2sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Dec 11, 2024 · 4m 2s
The sermon reflection focuses on the theme of enduring, unchanging love, drawing parallels between Christ's unwavering love for humanity—even to the point of death—and the believer's response. It encourages the congregation to emulate this pure, warm, and changeless love in their own lives, especially when facing trials.
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Dec 6, 2024 · 17m
The speaker emphasizes that truly seeing Jesus requires a daily commitment to taking up the cross, meaning choosing God's will over personal desires. He contrasts temporary, spectacular spiritual experiences with the constant, daily discipline of following Christ. The message draws from John 12 and Isaiah 33, urging listeners to remain faithful day after day rather than relying on one-time events.
28mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Dec 4, 2024 · 28m
The message centers on the believer's relationship with Christ, emphasizing that the truth will set the believer free, even when facing trouble. The speaker urges the congregation to dedicate their entire lives—including habits, self-seeking, and misplaced loves—at the altar to Jesus. The core call is to live a life fully yielded to God, recognizing the fleeting nature of earthly life and preparing for Christ's return by being filled with faith.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 30, 2024 · 59s
The message warns against spiritual complacency, cautioning against merely 'cooling off' or coasting through life while waiting for Christ's return. True discipleship requires an active, running pursuit of Christ, rather than a passive waiting posture. The speaker emphasizes that believers should be eagerly running to meet Him when He appears.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2024 · 1m 1s
The speaker urges the audience not to make full use of this world because life is singular. Instead, the goal of life should be to live in a way that honors the kingdom of heaven, even if worldly success is achieved. He emphasizes that wasting one's life on earthly pursuits means wasting the only life given.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2024 · 1m 1s
The message advises believers not to let earthly losses or grief prevent them from serving the Kingdom of God. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 7:3, the speaker urges listeners to mourn appropriately while recognizing that time is short and must be redeemed for God's purposes. Ultimately, the focus should shift from dwelling on what was lost to actively living for Christ's return.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2024 · 1m
The speaker warns that the days are evil and that the world is passing away, urging listeners to redeem the time in their own lives. He emphasizes that believers should focus on their personal walk with God rather than being distracted by current political events or societal trends. The central message is a call to spiritual vigilance and living righteously as Christ's return nears.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2024 · 1m 1s
God desires for children to grow up walking wisely in all aspects of life. The speaker warns that every thought and word will be accounted for at a judgment seat. He encourages the young people to resist worldly temptations, such as inappropriate conversations or immodest dressing, by remaining within the godly environment of the church.
58sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2024 · 58s
The speaker uses the analogy of having only 'one' unit of something to illustrate the need for extreme intentionality and care. When resources are abundant, one can afford to be wasteful, but when only one remains, every expenditure must be carefully considered and purposeful. This emphasizes the seriousness and focus required when one's resources or opportunities are limited.
41mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Annie Poonen · Nov 22, 2024 · 41m
Drawing from Proverbs 31, the message emphasizes that a wise woman is prepared for difficult times, much like preparing for winter. Spiritually, this means building up one's household and life to withstand the 'spiritual winter' of the last days, which will bring coldness in love, deception, and lawlessness. The key takeaway is to maintain a spirit of comfort and wisdom, speaking with kindness and relying on the Lord's word.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 17, 2024 · 1m
The speaker shares a personal evolution in understanding Heaven, moving beyond the common imagery of a pain-free paradise. For him, true Heaven is defined by the state where God possesses his entire being, unhindered by anything else. He emphasizes that this complete surrender is the ultimate goal of spiritual growth.
53sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 17, 2024 · 53s
The central message is that Christian life requires walking by faith rather than relying on what is visible or understood. The speaker emphasizes that this journey involves continually trusting God, even when circumstances are overwhelming or when God's plans are unclear. Faith is presented as a continuous act of holding onto Christ's hand.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 16, 2024 · 1m
The speaker uses Jesus's life and crucifixion as an example to address the importance of faith, particularly in times of uncertainty. He highlights that Jesus's suffering and unanswered questions point to a need for someone who will trust God from beginning to end. The core message is an invitation to listen to Jesus's example and trust Him for salvation.
53sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 16, 2024 · 53s
The speaker shares his personal journey of faith, noting a shift from needing constant explanation to trusting God's unseen guidance. He emphasizes that true spiritual growth involves placing confidence not in what one can see or understand, but in God's hand. The core message is that God now requires trust rather than detailed explanations.
39sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 16, 2024 · 39s
True growth in faith means becoming less reliant on one's own senses, intellect, or ability to understand circumstances. Instead of depending on what one can see or hear, growing faith requires a deeper trust in God's leading. This process involves God intentionally obscuring things from us to foster greater dependence on Him.
56sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 16, 2024 · 56s
God's ultimate plan for believers is to conform them into the image of Jesus Christ, which is presented as a divine promise. This process of conformity will inevitably involve testing, as God's word will test the believer to prove their genuine faith. The speaker emphasizes that full conformity to Christ's image requires complete commitment.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 15, 2024 · 1m
The central message is that being filled with the Holy Spirit is not the end goal, but rather the beginning of a life of following the Spirit's guidance. The speaker warns that many people mistakenly believe that experiencing an outpouring of the Spirit is the pinnacle, and the easiest way to lose that anointing is by failing to follow where the Spirit leads them.
12mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 15, 2024 · 12m
The speaker emphasizes the importance of longsuffering, drawing parallels between God's patience with humanity (like with Judas) and the Christian call to bear one another's burdens. He cites Galatians 6:2, noting that failing to help a brother or sister through their struggles is a form of self-deception. Ultimately, the message calls the congregation to adopt the humble, Christ-like attitude to achieve unity, which brings glory to God.
47mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Nov 4, 2024 · 47m
The speaker uses the analogy of learning to ride a bicycle to illustrate that Christian life requires more than just knowing what to do; it requires divine help to make the teachings real. He emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is necessary to help believers live out what they hear, especially when facing discouragement in various areas of life. Ultimately, he encourages the congregation to trust in God's presence and promises, drawing parallels between being in the womb and living in the current spiritual time, where God's voice is a comforting assurance.
4m 23sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Oct 30, 2024 · 4m 23s
The message emphasizes that to be like the Master, one must emulate His example and word. Jesus' ministry was characterized by powerful preaching, healing, and compassion, often leading to profound, contrite hearts rather than mere applause. Ultimately, His life demonstrated perfect obedience, suffering, and following the Father's will.
56mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Oct 28, 2024 · 56m
The speaker emphasizes that God's will is revealed solely through Jesus Christ and His Word, not through intermediaries. He strongly warns against the sin of sexual immorality, urging listeners to flee it constantly. The message concludes by encouraging the audience to embrace the calling of discipleship, which requires taking up one's cross, and highlights that the most important focus in life is not on worldly measures of success or luck, but on God's divine plan.
32mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Oct 28, 2024 · 32m
The message emphasizes that true Christian life requires more than just going through the motions of routine religious observance; it demands a deep passion for God. The speaker uses the life of Charles G. Trumbull to illustrate that the only life that truly wins is the life of Jesus Christ dwelling within the believer. This requires a complete surrender, where the fire of God burns up the entire life, not just providing occasional help or victory in specific sins.
38mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Oct 28, 2024 · 38m
The video recounts the life of Iva Durham Vennard, detailing her spiritual journey marked by periods of doubt, worldly distraction, and eventual profound surrender to God. Key moments include her initial spiritual awakening at a camp meeting, subsequent struggles with secular influences, and repeated calls to refocus on her relationship with Christ. The narrative emphasizes that God uses failures and disappointments to mold individuals into the people He intends them to be.