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18mWords of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & Chetan Chadalavada -- November 28, 2021
Olu Talabi · Dec 4
57mIt is the Fear of God That Will Keep You From Sin -- Santosh Poonen -- November 28, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Nov 29
10mRealizing Our True Purpose #4: God's Power in Us -- Santosh Poonen -- November 18, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Nov 19
33mRLCF Praise Live -- November 7, 2021
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 10
15mWords of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & Chetan Chadalavada -- October 31, 2021
Olu Talabi · Nov 5
1h 7mSpiritual Backsliding Comes Through Neglect -- Santosh Poonen -- November 3, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Nov 4
56mJesus Gave Himself Up Fully So That His Bride Would Be Pure -- Santosh Poonen -- October 31, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Nov 1
1h 6mA Challenge to Greater Godliness -- Zac Poonen -- October 17, 2021
Zac Poonen · Oct 18
35mRLCF Praise Live (with Children's Songs) -- October 3, 2021
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Oct 6
1h 1mDon't Give to God That Which Costs You Nothing -- Zac Poonen -- September 26, 2021
Zac Poonen · Sep 29
35mRLCF Praise Live -- September 5, 2021
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Sep 7
34mJudging Ourselves in God's Presence -- Zac Poonen -- August 25, 2021
Zac Poonen · Aug 26
34mIf We Judge Ourselves We Will Not Be Judged (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- August 18, 2021
Annie Poonen · Aug 19
51mJesus: Savior, Baptizer, Forerunner -- Zac Poonen -- August 1, 2021
Zac Poonen · Aug 2
39mRLCF Praise Live -- July 25, 2021
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Jul 28
57mA Dwelling Place for God Like Heaven Upon Earth -- Santosh Poonen -- June 13, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Jun 15
32mRLCF Praise Live -- June 6, 2021
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Jun 9
46mGod Wants to Bless Us and Make Us a Blessing -- Zac Poonen -- June 2, 2021
Zac Poonen · Jun 3
25mRLCF Praise Live -- May 23, 2021
River of Life Christian Fellowship · May 26
20mReaching Forward to What Lies Ahead -- Zac Poonen -- March 14, 2021
Zac Poonen · Mar 17
41mSeek for the Pure Godly Wisdom (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- March 10, 2021
Annie Poonen · Mar 11
15mWords of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & Dave Bertsch -- February 28, 2021
Olu Talabi · Mar 4
55mKeep Your Conscience Blameless Always -- Santosh Poonen -- February 28, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Mar 1
29mRLCF Praise Live -- January 24, 2021
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Jan 27
August 4 | Daily Devotion | The Mark Of New Covenant Blessing Is Not Wealth And Health | Zac Poonen
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.
18mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & Chetan Chadalavada -- November 28, 2021
Olu Talabi · Dec 4, 2021 · 18m
The speaker addresses the apparent contradictions within scripture regarding holiness, faith vs. works, and love vs. fear of God, concluding that the Bible presents a balanced truth. He emphasizes that these concepts are not conflicting but rather complementary aspects of a deeper reality. The central message is the need to internalize God's word first, allowing it to work in the heart before being eager to share it with others, drawing parallels to Ezekiel's commission.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
It is the Fear of God That Will Keep You From Sin -- Santosh Poonen -- November 28, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Nov 29, 2021 · 57m
The central message is that while God's kindness leads to repentance, it is the fear of God that leads to true victory over sin and becoming an overcomer. The speaker emphasizes treasuring God's word in our hearts, as this internal knowledge is what sustains us against sin, rather than merely speaking about it. He urges the congregation to live as obedient children, striving for holiness in all behaviors.
10mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Realizing Our True Purpose #4: God's Power in Us -- Santosh Poonen -- November 18, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Nov 19, 2021 · 10m
The central message is that salvation is more than just forgiveness; believers must be empowered by the Holy Spirit to resist the ongoing attraction to sin. God desires believers to become holy and to act as messengers, which requires relying on Christ's power within, rather than trying to live right by personal strength. The speaker emphasizes getting back up after failure and regularly reading the Bible to grow in obedience.
33mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live -- November 7, 2021
CFC Messages · Nov 10, 2021 · 33m
The service focused on setting the tone for the week through praise and proclaiming faith in God's grace. The message emphasized that true worship requires surrendering our wills, bodies, and tongues as living sacrifices. A key teaching point was identifying and removing hindrances—such as worldly dreams, sinful habits, pride, or comparison—that create distance between the soul and the Savior, ensuring nothing stands between the believer and God's favor.
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & Chetan Chadalavada -- October 31, 2021
Olu Talabi · Nov 5, 2021 · 15m
The central message is that Jesus is returning for a pure and spotless bride, emphasizing the need for believers to examine their lives for purity. The speaker urges listeners to move beyond mere profession of faith and actively desire to keep their garments pure by setting aside worldly loves, pride, and self-preservation. He stresses that true discipleship requires alignment of mind and will with Christ, echoing passages from Revelation and 2 Peter.
1h 7mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Spiritual Backsliding Comes Through Neglect -- Santosh Poonen -- November 3, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Nov 4, 2021 · 1h 7m
The speaker emphasizes that spiritual backsliding often occurs through neglect, not outright rejection of the gospel. He encourages the congregation to maintain a constant thirst for the Holy Spirit and to pay close attention to the word, understanding that all teaching must be seen as manifesting in Jesus Christ. The core warning is about neglecting the salvation offered in the new covenant, which requires active nurturing of the life of Christ within.
56mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus Gave Himself Up Fully So That His Bride Would Be Pure -- Santosh Poonen -- October 31, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Nov 1, 2021 · 56m
The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual revival is not found in temporary emotional highs or spectacular events, but in a steady, consistent growth in holiness, likened to the sun rising brighter and brighter. He stresses that the ultimate test of faith is love—loving God and neighbor with all one's being—which surpasses any miraculous gift. Furthermore, he cautions against becoming judgmental, reminding the congregation that all grace and life are gifts from God.
1h 6mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
A Challenge to Greater Godliness -- Zac Poonen -- October 17, 2021
Zac Poonen · Oct 18, 2021 · 1h 6m
The central message is that all Christians are called to be witnesses of what the Lord has done in their lives, regardless of natural gifting. The speaker urges listeners not to be complacent, comparing a lukewarm Christian life to a beautiful house without electricity. To truly witness, one must be filled with the Holy Spirit, which empowers one to share the gospel without needing to be prompted. Furthermore, the sermon stresses the urgent need to witness to one's immediate family before it is too late.
35mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live (with Children's Songs) -- October 3, 2021
CFC Messages · Oct 6, 2021 · 35m
This service was a praise session focusing on gratitude, the nature of the church as a place of rest, and remembering God's greatness. The speaker emphasized that true spiritual life is found in praising God with a grateful heart and that the church is a sanctuary for the weary. The session also included teaching children about the true 'fruit of the spirit,' contrasting it with physical objects.
1h 1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Don't Give to God That Which Costs You Nothing -- Zac Poonen -- September 26, 2021
Zac Poonen · Sep 29, 2021 · 1h 1m
The sermon uses Malachi's critique of Israel's poor offerings to warn Christians against giving God what costs them nothing. The speaker argues that accepting Christ and making small, easy offerings can lead to a dangerous complacency, suggesting that true devotion requires giving sacrifices that represent a genuine cost or sacrifice. The message concludes with the promise that God's name will be great through a people who offer pure, acceptable worship.
35mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
transcribingRLCF Praise Live -- September 5, 2021
CFC Messages · Sep 7, 2021 · 35m
This video is a live worship service featuring various songs and moments of praise. The service includes segments dedicated to acknowledging God's holiness, reflecting on His grace and love, and moments of corporate prayer. It serves as a general act of worship and praise.
34mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Judging Ourselves in God's Presence -- Zac Poonen -- August 25, 2021
Zac Poonen · Aug 26, 2021 · 34m
The central message is that Christian witness should be primarily demonstrated through one's life, rather than just what is spoken. The speaker emphasizes that believers must strive to keep their conscience clean daily, acknowledging both their conscious and unconscious areas of unchrist-likeness. This self-examination is necessary because God will manifest the fragrance of Christ through those who diligently work on their inner selves.
34mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
If We Judge Ourselves We Will Not Be Judged (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- August 18, 2021
Annie Poonen · Aug 19, 2021 · 34m
The central message is the necessity of daily self-examination and repentance, rather than waiting for special occasions. The speaker emphasizes that instead of judging others, believers must continually examine their own hearts, drawing inspiration from Psalm 139. This process should be done with hope and a desire to become more like Christ, avoiding the pitfalls of self-condemnation and discouragement.
51mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus: Savior, Baptizer, Forerunner -- Zac Poonen -- August 1, 2021
Zac Poonen · Aug 2, 2021 · 51m
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life is sustained not by the physical presence of Jesus, but by the indwelling Holy Spirit, which is superior to Jesus' temporary physical presence. He warns against deception, particularly the false understanding that the Holy Spirit's work is merely speaking in tongues, asserting instead that the Spirit's work is to make one holy. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to embrace the steady, bright growth promised by the 'path of the righteous,' which is an inheritance from God.
39mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live -- July 25, 2021
CFC Messages · Jul 28, 2021 · 39m
The sermon emphasizes that true praise requires abandoning complaining, drawing from scripture that links praise to victory. The speaker encourages the congregation to praise God for the freedom found in Christ, recognizing that this freedom is greater than any material blessing. The message culminates in a call to dedicate one's entire life—body, mind, and spirit—as a living sacrifice to God.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
A Dwelling Place for God Like Heaven Upon Earth -- Santosh Poonen -- June 13, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Jun 15, 2021 · 57m
The central message emphasizes that true love for God is demonstrated by keeping His commandments, as stated in John 14:23. The speaker warns that merely claiming love for God is insufficient; one must actively obey His word. Furthermore, the sermon suggests that the presence of God, or 'heaven,' can dwell on earth through the Holy Spirit, making the believer's life and community a dwelling place for God.
32mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live -- June 6, 2021
CFC Messages · Jun 9, 2021 · 32m
The sermon emphasizes total surrender to God, urging listeners to give their lives, ambitions, and plans entirely to Him. Key themes include casting anxieties and cares onto the Lord, trusting in His perfect plan for welfare and hope, and praying for freedom from sin, addiction, and the devil's influence. The speaker also prays for physical healing, provision for material needs, and restoration and unity within families and the church.
46mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
God Wants to Bless Us and Make Us a Blessing -- Zac Poonen -- June 2, 2021
Zac Poonen · Jun 3, 2021 · 46m
The central message emphasizes that believers must live with the constant awareness that God is the only one with whom they have to do. The speaker warns against the danger of hypocrisy, which is acting a certain way for the approval of others rather than for God's sake. True freedom comes from recognizing that only God's opinion matters eternally, freeing one from the need to perform for human approval.
25mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live -- May 23, 2021
CFC Messages · May 26, 2021 · 25m
This service is a comprehensive time of praise, prayer, and surrender to God. The speakers emphasize giving their entire lives—bodies, ambitions, and desires—to God, asking for grace to walk in that surrender. Key prayers include binding satanic strongholds, seeking healing for the sick, trusting God for material provision, and praying for unity, godly marriages, and the spiritual well-being of the next generation.
20mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Reaching Forward to What Lies Ahead -- Zac Poonen -- March 14, 2021
Zac Poonen · Mar 17, 2021 · 20m
The sermon focuses on the danger of spiritual complacency, using the Laodicean church as an example of those who feel they have 'need of nothing.' The speaker emphasizes that true Christian hope is not merely seeing Christ at His return, but rather becoming completely like Him in thought, motive, and attitude. This requires a daily, purifying pursuit of Christ's standard, moving beyond self-satisfaction to a state of constant spiritual need.
41mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Seek for the Pure Godly Wisdom (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- March 10, 2021
Annie Poonen · Mar 11, 2021 · 41m
The message emphasizes the pursuit of godly wisdom, drawing parallels between the process of building a house with wisdom and the deep, often painful, chiseling work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts. True wisdom requires unlearning worldly knowledge and embracing purity of heart, which is necessary to see God in every situation, much like a newborn baby's pure gaze. The ultimate goal is to allow God to break us down so that we can be strong pillars that bring glory to His name.
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & Dave Bertsch -- February 28, 2021
Olu Talabi · Mar 4, 2021 · 15m
The speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear conscience before God, drawing parallels between the blood of Jesus purging our conscience (Hebrews 9:14) and the need for us to actively keep our
55mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Keep Your Conscience Blameless Always -- Santosh Poonen -- February 28, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Mar 1, 2021 · 55m
The message emphasizes the necessity of actively keeping oneself in God's love, as failure to do so can lead to chaos in all areas of life. Drawing from Peter's experience, the speaker explains that trials are designed by God to act as a 'sifting' process, separating the eternal 'gold' from the worthless 'dross.' This process is ultimately purifying, and even the devil must seek God's permission to test us.
29mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live -- January 24, 2021
CFC Messages · Jan 27, 2021 · 29m
The sermon emphasizes the continuous process of transformation through God's grace, urging the congregation to live daily in the light of eternity. Key themes include trading old sins and sorrows for the joy of the Lord, accepting God's power to change us daily, and dedicating our lives entirely to His glory. The speaker prays for spiritual renewal, freedom from bondage, and physical healing.