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1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Nov 22
59sSantosh Poonen · Nov 22
56sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 22
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Nov 18
13mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 7
23mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Sep 25
2m 53sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Sep 25
5mZac & Annie Poonen · Sep 2
50mAnnie Poonen · Aug 22
1h 6mZac Poonen · Aug 11
1h 3mZac Poonen · Aug 11
46mZac Poonen · Aug 11
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jul 12
1h 2mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jun 27
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jun 13
4m 15sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jun 11
18mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · May 30
19mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · May 16
57mZac Poonen · May 8
53mZac Poonen · Apr 25
58mSantosh Poonen · Apr 14
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Mar 16
1h 7mSantosh Poonen · Mar 3
1mSantosh Poonen · Feb 20
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Repentance is the defining mark of a truly born-again Christian. Without genuine repentance—a turning away from sin with changed behavior—one's claim to conversion is hollow and superficial.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 22, 2025 · 1m 1s
True love, whether for a spouse, family, or church members, must originate from humility to be considered the love of the Kingdom of Heaven. The speaker warns that any love not rooted in humility is a counterfeit. Ultimately, the love characteristic of the Kingdom of Heaven is reserved only for those who are poor in spirit.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 22, 2025 · 59s
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian life is not a series of complex steps but hinges on one core virtue: humility. Humility is presented as the single key that unlocks the ability to achieve other spiritual victories, such as patience, love, kindness, and control over anger. The message concludes by referencing the Beatitudes, stating that the poor in spirit are blessed because they possess this key.
56sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 22, 2025 · 56s
The message cautions against comparing oneself to other people, noting that such comparisons can lead to feelings of inadequacy. Instead, the speaker encourages comparing oneself to Christ, emphasizing that this comparison should not be for condemnation but for salvation. This focus on Christ provides hope because He came to save, not to judge.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 18, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker addresses the common cycle where Christians rely on God's grace after failure, only to then boast in their own strength, leading to further falls. The core message is that true strength is found by remaining in a state of acknowledged weakness, thereby depending completely on God's grace. This concept is illustrated by Paul's testimony regarding what he chooses to boast about.
13mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 7, 2025 · 13m
True Christian fellowship is not merely gathering or sharing common interests; it requires walking in the light of God's presence, which means living with honesty and humility. The speaker emphasizes that without this commitment to truth, any perceived fellowship is a lie. Ultimately, true fellowship is found only with the Father and Jesus Christ.
23mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Sep 25, 2025 · 23m
The sermon emphasizes the mystery of Christ's meekness and majesty, citing Jesus washing the disciples' feet while simultaneously claiming lordship. It encourages believers to confess this duality—the humble servant and the divine Lord—and to live in the light of this revelation. The message concludes by urging the congregation to seek to emulate Christ's humility by becoming servants to one another.
2m 53sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Sep 25, 2025 · 2m 53s
This video is a musical worship piece focusing on the theme of meekness and majesty. It praises a divine figure who dwells in humanity, highlighting the harmony between godhood and humility. The music calls for worship, acknowledging the deity's sacrifice, suffering, and life-giving power.
5mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac & Annie Poonen · Sep 2, 2025 · 5m
The core message is that the 'fear of the Lord' should be understood as a deep reverence for God, which serves as the foundation of true wisdom. This reverence leads to obedience, respect for others' boundaries, and ultimately enables believers to fulfill their purpose of being a blessing to others. The speaker also emphasizes the continuous need to humbly ask God for wisdom daily, trusting in faith.
50mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Annie Poonen · Aug 22, 2025 · 50m
The message emphasizes the difference between worldly wisdom, which is characterized by selfish ambition and jealousy, and godly wisdom. Godly wisdom, described as pure, peaceable, and gentle, is fundamentally reasonable—meaning it is willing to listen, teachable, and yields to others. The speaker urges the audience to seek this wisdom daily to avoid the pitfalls of self-will and to be wise in navigating life's challenges.
1h 6mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2025 · 1h 6m
The speaker addresses marital struggles by emphasizing that a failure to love others often stems from a failure to love God wholeheartedly, which requires breaking the self-love habit. He defines true faith as helpless dependence on God, contrasting it with arrogant self-sufficiency. Regarding marital intimacy and disagreements, he asserts that sexual desire does not decrease with spiritual closeness and advises couples to humble themselves and obey God's design. Finally, he counsels that in household disagreements, like tidiness or parenting styles, patience and self-denial are more important than being 'right,' as anger is worse than disorder.
1h 3mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2025 · 1h 3m
The central message is that true discipleship requires believers to actively decrease in prominence so that Christ may increase. Drawing from Paul's experience and John 10, the speaker argues that any desire for personal recognition or being seen is a hindrance to Christ's glory. He emphasizes that a genuine man of God longs to be inconspicuous, allowing Christ to be the focus.
46mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2025 · 46m
The central message is to emulate the character of Jesus Christ, particularly by learning from the innocence and humility of a child. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian living involves shedding adult pride, forgiving easily, and consistently obeying parents and God. He encourages the audience to strive for holiness, mirroring Jesus' perfect example in all aspects of life.
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jul 12, 2025 · 16m
The central message is that true discipleship requires a lifelong commitment to humility, mirroring the lowliness of heart exemplified by Jesus. The speaker emphasizes that genuine desire to follow Christ means being willing to humble oneself, admit error, and submit, even when it is difficult or painful. This lesson is presented as a continuous process, contrasting the pride of the Pharisees with the necessary spirit of being 'poor in spirit' to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
1h 2mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jun 27, 2025 · 1h 2m
The speakers shared testimonies focusing on spiritual maturity, the importance of consistent obedience, and living for God's glory. Key themes included accepting God's correction with humility, recognizing that true life is found in pleasing God, and the necessity of being fully yielded and humble. Several speakers emphasized drawing strength from the Holy Spirit and trusting God's plan despite uncertainty.
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jun 13, 2025 · 15m
The speaker emphasizes the critical need to guard against any root of bitterness, both in the church and at home, as it can cause defilement. Drawing from scripture, he stresses that instead of allowing personal definitions of love or rightness, believers must imitate Christ by putting on tender mercies, kindness, humility, and above all, love. True Christian living begins with cultivating this heart of compassion, allowing the peace of God to rule in one's heart.
4m 15sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jun 11, 2025 · 4m 15s
The central message revolves around the need to have one's spiritual cup filled by the Lord. The speaker emphasizes that when believers come to God in humility, He will fill them, contrasting this with worldly pleasures that cannot satisfy. The prayer is for every person present to leave the meeting with their spiritual cup overflowing.
18mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · May 30, 2025 · 18m
The speaker emphasizes that God does not despise anyone, drawing from Job 36:5 and noting that Jesus's gentle nature reflects God's character. He argues that God's boundless mercy extends even to those who are captive or in sin, contrasting this with human tendency to despise others. The core message is a call to emulate Christ's humility and compassion, especially when facing personal struggles or the failings of others, relying on endurance and faith.
19mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · May 16, 2025 · 19m
The sermon contrasts the Old Covenant, where God promised to increase the kingdom, with the New Covenant, which is characterized by the believer decreasing so that Christ's government may endlessly increase. The speaker uses the analogy of a pencil to illustrate that as the pencil writes more (the mission increases), it gets smaller (the self decreases). This principle of self-emptying is presented as the hallmark of the new covenant life, exemplified by Paul's willingness to be afflicted and diminished for Christ's life to be manifested.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · May 8, 2025 · 57m
The central message is that godliness is a means of great gain only when accompanied by contentment. Contentment means being joyful and accepting everything God has allowed in one's life, recognizing that God has established boundaries for all things, including human limitations. The speaker uses the Book of Job and the natural order of creation to illustrate that accepting God's established boundaries leads to a godly life.
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2025 · 53m
The speaker uses Paul's experience in the third heaven to illustrate that true spiritual experiences are not something that can be boasted about or shared in detail, as God restricts what is revealed. He then contrasts this with the tendency to share exaggerated testimonies, suggesting such claims are often false. The message emphasizes that God is a God of encouragement, not discouragement, and applies this principle to parenting and church building, where one must recognize the 'perfect fit' God intends.
58mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Apr 14, 2025 · 58m
The speaker emphasizes the critical need for genuine spiritual preparation, urging the congregation to lay down pride and lukewarmness to invite the Holy Spirit's revival. Drawing from Paul's declaration of being the worst of sinners, the message cautions against speaking such profound spiritual claims lightly, suggesting that true humility requires a deep, God-given realization of one's own sinfulness relative to others. Ultimately, the core message is to approach God with a profound and honest sense of sin.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Mar 16, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker advises Christians to examine their motives when serving others, warning against the 'solish' tendency to volunteer for help merely to gain reputation or satisfaction. True service must be examined by the Word of God to ensure the motivation is pure and not self-serving.
1h 7mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Mar 3, 2025 · 1h 7m
The sermon emphasizes that true Christian life hinges on humility, which is presented as the master key to everything. The speaker encourages the congregation to use the Word of God like a mirror to honestly examine their hearts, rather than seeking mere praise or information. Ultimately, the goal of spiritual examination is not condemnation, but to foster a desire to be saved by Christ, which begins with recognizing one's need for grace.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Feb 20, 2025 · 1m
Jesus never sought the approval of others because he knew what was in man and did not need external testimony. The message warns that constantly seeking approval from friends or the world is a fruitless chase that never brings satisfaction. Ultimately, one must decide to stop seeking external validation.