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2m 35sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 10
6mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 10
1h 0mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 10
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 9
58mSantosh Poonen · Jan 29
17mDavid Lane · Jan 26
3m 48sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jan 24
4m 3sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jan 18
13mOlu Talabi · Jan 8
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jan 5
37mAjay Chakravarthy · Dec 25
15mDavid Lane · Dec 22
4m 21sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Dec 20
42mSantosh Poonen · Dec 4
3m 7sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 30
47mAjay Chakravarthy · Nov 27
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 24
3m 38sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 22
1h 4mSantosh Poonen · Nov 20
16mDavid Lane · Nov 17
52mAjay Chakravarthy · Nov 13
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 10
21mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 8
2m 59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 1
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.
2m 35sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 10, 2024 · 2m 35s
This video is a worship session featuring music that expresses deep devotion to Christ. The central theme, repeated throughout the song, is that the longer the speaker serves God, the sweeter the experience becomes. The lyrics also mention that God supplies every need and that the speaker's way gets brighter through this service.
6mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 10, 2024 · 6m
Jesus serves as our Forerunner, setting a perfect example for us to follow in every aspect of life. He lived to demonstrate how to walk free from the opinions of others, relying only on the Father. To emulate him, one must be willing to surrender completely, like a grain of wheat that must die to bring forth new life.
1h 0mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 10, 2024 · 1h 0m
The message emphasizes the depth of praise due to Jesus, noting that human praise is insufficient compared to His majesty. The core teaching focuses on Jesus' example as our guide, highlighting that He lived a life of obedience, drawing strength from the Father, and modeling perfect discipleship. Believers are encouraged to follow His footsteps in all aspects of life, trusting in His unchanging nature.
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 9, 2024 · 17m
The speaker emphasizes that the commandment to love one another, as taught by Jesus, is the defining mark of a disciple. He draws heavily from John's writings, noting that true love must be demonstrated not just by words, but by deeds and truth. A critical danger to this love is allowing offenses, often arising from petty matters, to cause division and cause the professed love to crumble.
58mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jan 29, 2024 · 58m
The central message is that Christian life, both in this life and eternity, must remain focused entirely on Jesus Christ. The speaker urges listeners to ensure that Jesus is the most precious thing to them, defining a true believer as one who has repented and committed to following Him. He concludes by encouraging believers to build themselves up in their faith and pray in the Holy Spirit.
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
David Lane · Jan 26, 2024 · 17m
The speaker urges listeners not to become stagnant in their Christian walk, using examples from Joshua and Paul's writings to emphasize the need to press on toward Christ. The central message is that the goal of life is conformity to the image of Christ, requiring continuous effort to excel more and forget what lies behind. The speaker also draws encouragement from the story of Leah, suggesting God sees and blesses those who are overlooked or unloved.
3m 48sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jan 24, 2024 · 3m 48s
The message focuses on the glorious future of the Church, comparing believers to Christ's holy Bride. It warns that the greatest enemy is not external, but the self—the desire to control and have one's own way. Believers are urged to deny the flesh, cast off weights, and follow Christ closely, as the way to glory is narrow.
4m 3sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jan 18, 2024 · 4m 3s
The central prayer is a plea for Jesus Christ to be supreme in every aspect of life—including the church, family, and personal relationships. The speaker expresses a desire for Christ's supremacy over all human constructs, such as creeds, forms, words, and human love. The commitment is to die to self and live solely for Christ's will.
13mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Olu Talabi · Jan 8, 2024 · 13m
The speaker encourages the congregation to maintain a cheerful disposition throughout the coming year, even when facing trials, by remembering that Jesus promised peace amidst tribulation. To sustain this cheerfulness, believers must first maintain intimacy with God and His Word. Furthermore, the community has a role to play by actively provoking one another to love God through keeping His commandments and by engaging in practical good works in both church and outside the church.
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jan 5, 2024 · 16m
The speaker emphasizes that personal holiness and love for others are not separate pursuits but are directly related. He draws from scripture to argue that one's growth in holiness must be matched by an increase in love for fellow believers and all people. True love, which must be unhypocritical and come from within, is the ultimate demonstration of Christ's imitation, and the speaker commits to pursuing this balance in the new year.
37mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Dec 25, 2023 · 37m
The sermon warns against the danger of acting in haste, comparing it to the temptation to make decisions without fully considering the consequences, as seen in the Garden of Eden. The speaker uses the examples of Saul's disobedience in 1 Samuel and the disciples' rash actions during Jesus' arrest to illustrate that waiting patiently for God's clear direction is crucial for obedience and God's plan.
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
David Lane · Dec 22, 2023 · 15m
The speaker emphasizes following Jesus' example by constantly entrusting oneself to God who judges righteously, rather than just handling circumstances. He draws parallels from scripture, noting that just as the nations seek the Lord within their boundaries, believers must remain within God's established boundaries to seek Him. Ultimately, the message centers on unwavering commitment to Christ, recognizing Him as the only source of eternal life and the ultimate reward.
4m 21sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Dec 20, 2023 · 4m 21s
This is a worship service encouraging people to come to Jesus Christ. The central message is to lay down all burdens and find rest and comfort in His love and mercy. It emphasizes following Him and exchanging worldly gain for His eternal kingdom.
42mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Dec 4, 2023 · 42m
The speaker emphasizes that God has one ultimate purpose for each individual, and any prayer request that hinders this purpose would be denied. He warns that the world is watching believers to see if their actions align with their professed faith, noting that true discipleship is demonstrated not by outward appearance or success, but by maintaining joyful trust in God even amidst severe trials. The ultimate testimony the world seeks is the unwavering song of faith during suffering.
3m 7sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 30, 2023 · 3m 7s
This video is a worship session featuring music celebrating Jesus Christ as the joy of living and the king of life. The lyrics express deep devotion, commitment to following Christ's commands, and reliance on His guidance and grace. The central theme is finding ultimate joy and purpose in Jesus.
47mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Nov 27, 2023 · 47m
The sermon distinguishes between the 'door' and the 'way,' emphasizing that while the door represents initial salvation through faith in Christ's blood, the way requires daily discipleship—taking up one's cross and following Jesus. Following this way leads to a deeper knowledge of the Father and entering into the promised rest, which means actively resisting the 'giants' of sin and living in obedience. This requires a transformation from a life enslaved to sin to one empowered by the Holy Spirit.
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 24, 2023 · 17m
The message emphasizes the necessity of actively cultivating a genuine interest in God's word and things of Christ while still on earth. Drawing from Scripture, the speaker argues that spiritual enjoyment and devotion in heaven will only be possible if the seed of interest and love for God's ways is already present now. He advises believers to diligently examine their hearts regarding their love for Jesus, the desire to know Him, and the content of their speech to discern if they are living for the kingdom of God.
3m 38sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 22, 2023 · 3m 38s
This video is primarily a worship session featuring music that proclaims Christ's sufficiency. The lyrics repeatedly emphasize that Christ is enough for every need, serving as the ultimate reward and source of satisfaction. The central theme is a decisive commitment to follow Jesus, leaving the world behind at the cross.
1h 4mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2023 · 1h 4m
The central message is that true Christian life requires a constant, heavenly-centered focus on Jesus Christ, rejecting worldly distractions. The speaker emphasizes that reverence for God must permeate all aspects of life, including church attendance, and that the goal of the church is not mere attendance but the transformation of members into Christ's image. This transformation is rooted in the true fear of the Lord, which is characterized by joy and love, not gloominess.
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
David Lane · Nov 17, 2023 · 16m
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a deep, constant hunger for the Lord, regardless of whether life is filled with trials or relative ease. Drawing from Philippians 3, he urges listeners to count all earthly things as loss in comparison to the surpassing value of knowing Christ. The core message is to press on toward the prize of the high calling by keeping the desire to see the Lord Jesus at the forefront of one's heart at all times.
52mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Nov 13, 2023 · 52m
The sermon uses the story of the young man who sought eternal life but felt something was missing, contrasting it with Jesus' teachings on discipleship. The central message is that true discipleship requires making absolute choices: one must love Jesus more than family, possessions, or even one's own life. The speaker emphasizes that one cannot follow Christ while simultaneously loving the world or one's possessions.
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 10, 2023 · 15m
The central message is that Christian growth, or finding spiritual 'pasture,' comes directly from receiving, believing, and actively obeying God's Word. The speaker emphasizes that a Christian life is one of constant growth, requiring believers to desire God's word like newborn babies and to live by it, as demonstrated by Jesus' teaching on the necessity of doing what is heard. True intimacy with God is found not just in hearing the Word, but in obeying it.
21mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 8, 2023 · 21m
The service was characterized by worship, praise, and prayer, focusing heavily on themes of surrender, devotion to Jesus, and reliance on God's grace. Participants prayed for a pure passion and a glorious ambition to follow Christ, acknowledging that their lives and ambitions are surrendered to God's will. The worship also emphasized the sacrifice of Christ and the cleansing power of His blood.
2m 59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 1, 2023 · 2m 59s
The central message is a call to run toward Jesus Christ, requiring believers to forsake earthly things and focus solely on God's nature. To follow Christ, one must cast aside all other thoughts and strive daily to grow more like Jesus in every aspect of life, including body, soul, and spirit.