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1h 0mA Firm Grip on the Christian Life: 3: The Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen - October 31, 2009
Zac Poonen · Mar 10
1h 3mA Firm Grip on the Christian Life: 2: The Word of God - Zac Poonen - October 31, 2009
Zac Poonen · Mar 10
53mThe Holy Spirit Helps the Bride Make Herself Ready - Santosh Poonen - May 23, 2014
Santosh Poonen · Mar 10
59mWho Can Build the Body of Christ: 2: One Who is Empowered By the Spirit - Zac Poonen - May 23, 2014
Zac Poonen · Mar 9
55mWho Can Build the Body of Christ: 1: One Who Has a Burden - Zac Poonen - May 23, 2014
Zac Poonen · Mar 9
31mRLCF Praise Live and Memory Verses - March 3, 2019
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Mar 5
29mRLCF Praise Live & Memory Verses - February 10, 2019
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 11
31mRLCF Praise Live & Memory Verses - January 27, 2019
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Jan 28
27mRLCF Praise Live - December 16, 2018
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Dec 17
14mWords of Encouragement - Olu Talabi & David Lane - October 21, 2018
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Oct 22
29mPrevailing Prayer Begins with Desperate Thirst - Santosh Poonen - October 21, 2018
Santosh Poonen · Oct 22
32mWhen Christ Becomes Your Burden - Santosh Poonen - September 16, 2018
Santosh Poonen · Sep 17
47mYielding Our Will to Do God’s Will - Zac Poonen - September 8, 2018
Zac Poonen · Sep 11
52mWhat Grace Can Do For You - Zac Poonen - September 9, 2018
Zac Poonen · Sep 10
22mWhy Am I Still Tempted? - Ajay Chakvarathy - August 19, 2018
Ajay Chakravarthy · Aug 21
30mNew Covenant Eldership - Zac Poonen - August 5, 2018
Zac Poonen · Aug 7
57mI Would Have Despaired Unless I Had Believed - Santosh Poonen - October 22, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Oct 23
52mThe Church: Preparing the Way for Christ - Santosh Poonen - October 8, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Oct 9
59mRevelation, Authority, Discipleship - Santosh Poonen - August 27, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Aug 29
47mCounterfeits and Deceptions - Zac Poonen - June 4, 2017
Zac Poonen · Jun 9
59mQuestions & Answers - Zac Poonen - May 27, 2017
Zac Poonen · May 30
39mMaking End-Year Resolutions - Santosh Poonen - January 1, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Jan 2
48mIf It Dies, It Bears Much Fruit - Santosh Poonen - November 6, 2016
Santosh Poonen · Nov 7
21mThe Testimony of the Life of Christ in Us - Ajay Chakravarthy - July 10, 2016
Ajay Chakravarthy · Sep 6
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.
1h 0mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
A Firm Grip on the Christian Life: 3: The Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen - October 31, 2009
Zac Poonen · Mar 10, 2019 · 1h 0m
The speaker discusses the difference between the Holy Spirit's gentle guidance and the controlling nature of demonic influence, emphasizing that the Spirit gives freedom of choice. He advises believers to take Jesus' yoke, which involves learning to walk straight in life, and stresses the importance of having a 'solid grip' on the Christian life. A key point is that sin must be named honestly and filthily to be cleansed by the blood of Christ, rather than using spiritual euphemisms.
1h 3mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
A Firm Grip on the Christian Life: 2: The Word of God - Zac Poonen - October 31, 2009
Zac Poonen · Mar 10, 2019 · 1h 3m
The speaker emphasizes that true understanding of scripture comes not from clever study or tradition, but from profound humility and revelation by the Holy Spirit. He warns against misinterpreting scripture by ignoring necessary conditions, using the cleansing of sin through the blood of Jesus as a primary example. Ultimately, one must walk in the light—living openly and truthfully—for the blood of Christ to cleanse them from sin.
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Holy Spirit Helps the Bride Make Herself Ready - Santosh Poonen - May 23, 2014
Santosh Poonen · Mar 10, 2019 · 53m
The central message emphasizes that building the church requires three core elements: discipleship, fellowship, and the fullness of the Holy Spirit. Discipleship means committing to Christ above all else, which must be proven through practical living in one's daily life, especially within marriage and family. True discipleship is manifested through deep fellowship with one another, which in turn requires being filled with the Holy Spirit, as Jesus instructed his followers.
59mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
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
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.
55mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Who Can Build the Body of Christ: 1: One Who Has a Burden - Zac Poonen - May 23, 2014
Zac Poonen · Mar 9, 2019 · 55m
The speaker argues that the ultimate purpose of the Holy Spirit is not merely forgiveness or salvation, but the building of the Church. He contrasts the immaturity of Christians who only focus on personal sin forgiveness with those who press on to understand God's ultimate purpose. Drawing parallels to biblical figures like Moses, the message emphasizes that God uses dedicated individuals—especially men—who are willing to stand firmly for God's glory, regardless of public opinion.
31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live and Memory Verses - March 3, 2019
CFC Messages · Mar 5, 2019 · 31m
This service is a vibrant worship session focusing on praise, drawing near to God's throne of grace, and acknowledging God's faithfulness through all ages. Key themes include casting cares upon God, asking for the filling of the Holy Spirit, and praying for healing, reconciliation, and provision for both emotional and material needs. The message emphasizes drawing near with confidence to receive mercy and grace.
29mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live & Memory Verses - February 10, 2019
CFC Messages · Feb 11, 2019 · 29m
This session is primarily a time of corporate worship, featuring multiple songs of praise and reflection. The speakers guide the congregation in moments of prayer, focusing on yielding personal will to God's plan, seeking healing for relationships and physical ailments, and acknowledging God's sovereignty. Key themes include reliance on God's grace, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the hope found in Christ's victory.
31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live & Memory Verses - January 27, 2019
CFC Messages · Jan 28, 2019 · 31m
This session is a worship service featuring praise music and spontaneous prayer. The central themes revolve around praising God's power, acknowledging spiritual death and the need for resurrection life through the Holy Spirit, and committing to a life of purity and devotion to Jesus. The speakers emphasize that true freedom comes from Christ and that believers should live in a way that honors God's covenant.
27mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live - December 16, 2018
CFC Messages · Dec 17, 2018 · 27m
The sermon emphasizes that salvation comes through recognizing our own sinfulness and accepting the grace shown on the cross. The central message is not self-improvement or trying to be better, but rather being transformed by God's Spirit to live a life surrendered to Him. The speaker urges the congregation to open their hearts to receive the Holy Spirit's power to be useful vessels for God's work.
14mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement - Olu Talabi & David Lane - October 21, 2018
CFC Messages · Oct 22, 2018 · 14m
The central message emphasizes that true faith and the life of victory in Christ require seeking the honor of God alone, rather than the approval or opinion of men. The speaker draws heavily on scripture, warning against trusting in human beings or the praise of man, and instead urging the audience to live before God. He concludes by noting that only the Spirit of Christ can truly discern and bring life from the Word of God, dividing the soul from the spirit.
29mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Prevailing Prayer Begins with Desperate Thirst - Santosh Poonen - October 21, 2018
Santosh Poonen · Oct 22, 2018 · 29m
The sermon emphasizes that true spiritual life, like a river, is found not in times of ease but in the wilderness through desperate thirst and reliance on God. The speaker urges the congregation to press forward in faith, taking up their cross, and to live in constant dependence on the Holy Spirit. He concludes by referencing Jesus cleansing the temple, highlighting that even in righteous confrontation, profound humility is required.
32mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
When Christ Becomes Your Burden - Santosh Poonen - September 16, 2018
Santosh Poonen · Sep 17, 2018 · 32m
The speaker encourages the audience to meditate on 1 Corinthians 14, emphasizing that pursuing love is paramount, and that true prophecy involves edification, exhortation, and consolation through the Holy Spirit. He stresses that spiritual gifts are not the measure of faith; rather, one must be a doer of the word, as demonstrated by Jesus's humble entrance into Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling prophecy.
47mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Yielding Our Will to Do God’s Will - Zac Poonen - September 8, 2018
Zac Poonen · Sep 11, 2018 · 47m
The speaker draws lessons from the prophets, noting that each delivered a specific, necessary message, which was always to repent. He emphasizes that a true servant of God has a burden for the people, like Jeremiah, and that God's work often requires first 'plucking up, breaking down, destroying, and overthrowing' false ideas and traditions before building. He warns that attempting to build upon a flawed foundation will fail, urging believers to allow the Holy Spirit to dismantle unbiblical practices in their lives.
52mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
What Grace Can Do For You - Zac Poonen - September 9, 2018
Zac Poonen · Sep 10, 2018 · 52m
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian living requires following Jesus' example, which means relying on the Holy Spirit's power rather than emotions. He stresses that obedience to God's commands requires first asking for grace, comparing this to needing money to buy bread. Furthermore, he advises filling one's mind primarily with God's Word to be equipped to handle life's trials, contrasting this with filling the mind with unnecessary worldly information.
22mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Why Am I Still Tempted? - Ajay Chakvarathy - August 19, 2018
Ajay Chakravarthy · Aug 21, 2018 · 22m
The speaker addresses the common struggle of feeling tempted even after conversion, refuting the idea that baptism or the filling of the Holy Spirit eliminates sin. He uses an analogy of the 'old man' versus the 'new man' to illustrate that while sin's power is broken at the cross, the believer must actively guard their heart and continually rely on God's Word and the Holy Spirit for strength to overcome recurring temptations.
30mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
New Covenant Eldership - Zac Poonen - August 5, 2018
Zac Poonen · Aug 7, 2018 · 30m
The speaker argues that the Old Covenant was abolished because God's ultimate plan required the Holy Spirit to dwell in man, which was impossible due to sin. He emphasizes that sin requires a definitive price, which Jesus paid on the cross. The New Covenant shifts the relationship from a governmental one to a familial one, where the church functions as the 'body of Christ'—a family where Christ is the head, requiring the cooperation of all members because no single human can perfectly manifest the glory of God.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
I Would Have Despaired Unless I Had Believed - Santosh Poonen - October 22, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Oct 23, 2017 · 57m
The speaker encourages listeners facing any kind of loss—physical, emotional, or memory-related—by pointing them to the comfort of the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes that God does not judge us by what we are currently experiencing, and that we should seek the Spirit's comfort. Furthermore, he stresses that while sin is always dishonoring to God, true repentance involves a godly sorrow, which is distinct from the devil's condemnation.
52mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Church: Preparing the Way for Christ - Santosh Poonen - October 8, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Oct 9, 2017 · 52m
The sermon emphasizes that the Church is the body of Christ, connected to Jesus Christ, and that the focus in the New Covenant is on this unified body rather than individual leaders. The speaker draws parallels between the Old Covenant's physical focus and the New Covenant's spiritual reality, using the Holy Spirit's work—likened to the wind in John 3—to illustrate the necessary 'disorganization' or divine leading that moves beyond human planning. The ultimate goal is to understand the unity of the body in Christ.
59mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Revelation, Authority, Discipleship - Santosh Poonen - August 27, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Aug 29, 2017 · 59m
The speaker emphasizes that true freedom from sin comes not from legalism, but from understanding that under grace, sin cannot be a master. He warns that failing to live in grace can manifest as a root of bitterness, which originates in the heart, often stemming from pride or comparison. The core message is to proactively deal with these internal roots of bitterness, as neglecting them can have deep, dormant consequences, contrasting the limited scope of the Old Covenant with the transformative power of the New Covenant through the Holy Spirit.
47mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Counterfeits and Deceptions - Zac Poonen - June 4, 2017
Zac Poonen · Jun 9, 2017 · 47m
The speaker argues that deception, particularly regarding the fullness of the Holy Spirit, is common because people naturally counterfeit valuable things. He draws from scripture to argue that God allows exposure to temptation and deception because spiritual maturity is achieved through overcoming these trials, not by being protected from them. True growth requires constant testing, which leads believers to higher levels of spiritual understanding.
59mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Questions & Answers - Zac Poonen - May 27, 2017
Zac Poonen · May 30, 2017 · 59m
The speaker explains that assurance of being born again comes from the joint work of the Holy Spirit and God's Word, not from feelings. True assurance is found by sincerely confessing sin, believing in Christ's death and resurrection, and relying on the Spirit's witness. He warns against legalism, arguing that true godliness is found by looking to Jesus, who exemplified mercy rather than strict adherence to rules.
39mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Making End-Year Resolutions - Santosh Poonen - January 1, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Jan 2, 2017 · 39m
The speaker encourages the congregation to view life not through the lens of New Year's resolutions, but through the focus of how they will finish their race. True Christian living requires dying to self and putting others first, allowing God's love to flow through us. Ultimately, the speaker emphasizes that lasting change comes from seeking the Holy Spirit and focusing on finishing well, rather than just starting strong.
48mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
If It Dies, It Bears Much Fruit - Santosh Poonen - November 6, 2016
Santosh Poonen · Nov 7, 2016 · 48m
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of both encouragement and strong exhortation in spiritual growth, noting that true growth requires confronting areas needing improvement. He challenges the younger generation to surpass the current generation in devotion to Jesus, drawing heavily on John 14:12. The core message is that believers are called to do 'Greater Works' than Jesus, which is understood to be facilitated by the sending of the Holy Spirit after Jesus ascends to the Father.
21mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Testimony of the Life of Christ in Us - Ajay Chakravarthy - July 10, 2016
Ajay Chakravarthy · Sep 6, 2016 · 21m
The speaker encourages the congregation to view testimony time as an expression of care for the body of Christ, drawing parallels to scripture passages like 1 Corinthians 12:25. He advises believers to overcome timidity and fear of man by relying on the Holy Spirit and sharing their testimonies boldly. Ultimately, the message emphasizes that giving testimony is a way to overcome the devil and that believers must pay close attention to both their lives and their teachings to ensure salvation.