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34mRLCF Praise Live -- November 28, 2021
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Dec 1
15mWords of Encouragement -- Dave Bertsch & David Lane -- November 21, 2021
David Lane · Nov 26
31mRLCF Praise Live -- November 21, 2021
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 24
1h 5mThe Goal of the New Covenant is to Win Christ -- Santosh Poonen -- November 21, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Nov 22
10mRealizing Our True Purpose #3: Our Response to God -- Santosh Poonen -- November 17, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Nov 19
33mRLCF Praise Live -- November 7, 2021
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 10
56mJesus Gave Himself Up Fully So That His Bride Would Be Pure -- Santosh Poonen -- October 31, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Nov 1
12mWords of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & Dave Bertsch -- October 10, 2021
Olu Talabi · Oct 15
13mWords of Encouragement -- Santosh Poonen & David Lane -- September 26, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Sep 28
17mWords of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & Chetan Chadalavada -- September 12, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · Sep 18
30mRLCF Praise Live -- August 8, 2021
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Aug 11
45mGod's Promises for Hard Times -- Zac Poonen -- July 26, 2009 (Audio Only)
Zac Poonen · Aug 7
56mStanding True to God in the Last Days -- Zac Poonen -- July 28, 2021
Zac Poonen · Jul 29
48mGod to Whom I Belong -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- July 11, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jul 12
19mWords of Encouragement -- Olu Talai & Chetan Chadalavada -- June 20, 2021
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Jun 27
57mIn My Father's Keeping -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- June 20, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jun 27
22mWords of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & Dave Bertsch -- June 13, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jun 20
43mDo Not Be Partial (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- June 16, 2021
Annie Poonen · Jun 17
1h 9mGod Wants You to Overcome Discouragement -- Zac Poonen -- June 12, 2021
Zac Poonen · Jun 14
33mRLCF Praise Live -- May 30, 2021
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Jun 4
17mWords of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & Dave Bertsch -- May 23, 2021
Olu Talabi · May 28
20mWords of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & David Lane -- May 9. 2021
River of Life Christian Fellowship · May 15
42mKnowing God and All He Has Done for Us -- Olu Talabi -- May 9, 2021
Olu Talabi · May 10
40mA Well Springing Up to Eternal Life -- Santosh Poonen -- May 2, 2021
Santosh Poonen · May 3
August 5 | Daily Devotion | Idolatry Is Spiritual Adultery | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen teaches that idolatry constitutes spiritual adultery against God, drawing a parallel between unfaithfulness in marriage and unfaithfulness in our devotion to God. The message calls believers to recognize idolatry in their lives and turn from it in repentance to restore their relationship with God.
34mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live -- November 28, 2021
CFC Messages · Dec 1, 2021 · 34m
The service focused on proclaiming God's constant goodness, regardless of circumstances, and the necessity of maintaining praise even through doubt and trials. Key themes included finding rest in God's nearness, placing complete trust in Him, and desiring a deep, lasting connection with the Holy Spirit to build a life rooted in His eternal love.
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Dave Bertsch & David Lane -- November 21, 2021
David Lane · Nov 26, 2021 · 15m
The speaker draws heavily from Paul's experience in Philippians 3, illustrating that even with immense credentials, all earthly achievements are worthless compared to knowing Christ. He contrasts this with the struggle described in Romans 7, where Paul details his internal battle against sin, realizing his inability to achieve righteousness on his own. The central message is that true salvation and strength come only from placing complete trust in Christ, acknowledging our utter helplessness apart from Him.
31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live -- November 21, 2021
CFC Messages · Nov 24, 2021 · 31m
The message emphasizes that praise and exalting God lead to victory, calling the congregation to trust in Christ's triumph over enemies and sin. Key themes include casting all cares, anxieties, and fears onto God, recognizing that Christ defeated sin and death on the cross, and committing to living by God's will rather than one's own. The speaker encourages believers to be bold witnesses empowered by the Holy Spirit.
1h 5mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Goal of the New Covenant is to Win Christ -- Santosh Poonen -- November 21, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Nov 22, 2021 · 1h 5m
The central message emphasizes that true life and adequacy come solely from the Holy Spirit, not from personal effort or adherence to religious rules. The speaker warns against the danger of living by the 'letter of the law,' which can lead to death, even within a seemingly religious community. He urges the congregation to seek the power of the Holy Spirit as the only source of life that truly pleases God.
10mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Realizing Our True Purpose #3: Our Response to God -- Santosh Poonen -- November 17, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Nov 19, 2021 · 10m
The central message is that while God has already provided the solution to sin through Jesus, one must actively respond to receive its benefit. This response requires three actions: honestly admitting sin and the need for salvation, repenting by deciding to turn away from sin, and believing in Jesus' ability to save completely. True transformation comes when God replaces our 'stony heart' with a new, clean heart through the Holy Spirit.
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.
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.
12mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & Dave Bertsch -- October 10, 2021
Olu Talabi · Oct 15, 2021 · 12m
The message emphasizes that submitting to authority, even when difficult or misunderstood, is a fruit of faith. True faith means having confidence that God has our best interests at heart, regardless of the immediate circumstances or the authority figure's intentions. This principle of submission is illustrated through examples like the widow's sacrificial giving and David's obedience, all pointing to trusting God's ultimate care.
13mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Santosh Poonen & David Lane -- September 26, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Sep 28, 2021 · 13m
The message emphasizes that God desires people to come to heaven through repentance, not just to reach a destination. Drawing parallels from David's low points and Lazarus's burial, the speaker encourages listeners not to give up when spiritual processes feel slow or difficult. True faith requires persistent asking, and believers must trust God through the entire process of sanctification, recognizing that the final identification of who we are comes only from Christ.
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & Chetan Chadalavada -- September 12, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · Sep 18, 2021 · 17m
The speaker urges the audience to deeply consider the profound value of knowing Jesus, comparing it to a hidden treasure or a pearl of great worth that demands giving up all earthly priorities. He emphasizes that true love for Christ must be sustained by remembering the depth of God's sacrifice on the cross, warning against letting the passion for Jesus wane. The message concludes by advising against taking offense, drawing a parallel to John the Baptist's doubt, and encouraging reliance on Christ's grace rather than unmet expectations.
30mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live -- August 8, 2021
CFC Messages · Aug 11, 2021 · 30m
This service focuses on God's faithfulness to complete the good work He has started in believers, drawing strength from the resurrection of Jesus. The service includes corporate prayer where attendees commit their lives, burdens, and needs to God, asking for freedom from sin, spiritual bondage, and physical sickness. The central theme is exalting God's glory and trusting in His perfect plan.
45mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
God's Promises for Hard Times -- Zac Poonen -- July 26, 2009 (Audio Only)
Zac Poonen · Aug 7, 2021 · 45m
The speaker encourages the audience to trust God's provision, noting that nothing surprises Him, as illustrated by the Israelites finding sweet water where they expected bitterness. He advises believers to recognize that current difficulties, such as financial crises, are opportunities for God to sift out unshakeable truths, warning against worshipping 'Mammon' (money) over Christ. Ultimately, we must learn from past failures and actively claim God's promises for the future.
56mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Standing True to God in the Last Days -- Zac Poonen -- July 28, 2021
Zac Poonen · Jul 29, 2021 · 56m
The sermon warns that in the last days, deception, wars, famines, and the cooling of love will occur, making it impossible to pray against these inevitable events. The central message is that believers must focus on remaining rooted and grounded in the love of Christ, as this internal commitment is independent of external circumstances or the behavior of others. Enduring in love until the end is paramount for salvation.
48mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
God to Whom I Belong -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- July 11, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jul 12, 2021 · 48m
The central message is that believers find ultimate security and belonging in God, who paid the price for their forgiveness. The speaker emphasizes that we are purchased by Christ's blood and should rest in God's care, comparing it to a weaned child resting in a mother's arms. He warns against self-reliance and misplaced trust, using biblical examples to show that true security comes from faith in God's protective and benevolent plan, not from our own perceived safety measures.
19mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Olu Talai & Chetan Chadalavada -- June 20, 2021
CFC Messages · Jun 27, 2021 · 19m
The speaker emphasizes that truly knowing God as Father is not just intellectual knowledge but an experience gained through times of testing and chaos. He draws heavily on Luke 10 and John 14, stressing that this deep knowledge comes through following Christ and keeping His commandments. Furthermore, he encourages the congregation to practice asking God in faith, referencing Matthew 7:7, and warns against the danger of worldly love weakening one's faith, citing the example of Demas.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
In My Father's Keeping -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- June 20, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jun 27, 2021 · 57m
The sermon emphasizes that knowing God as Father is not dependent on physical lineage, but rather on adopting a heart of care, like that of a father or mother. The speaker draws examples from Paul's pastoral care and Jesus's reactions to acts of faith, concluding that the core requirement for believers is to maintain daily, unwavering faith that God cares for them personally, even amidst life's storms.
22mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & Dave Bertsch -- June 13, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jun 20, 2021 · 22m
The speaker encourages the audience to desire a life that reflects the 'fragrance of heaven' in all areas—work, home, and church—by being authentic in all settings. Drawing parallels from the Bible, he emphasizes that just as Queen of Sheba traveled from the ends of the earth to meet Solomon, believers should seek deep, personal encounters with the Lord, trusting Him with our difficult questions and circumstances. The ultimate goal is to have an experience so profound that it becomes a powerful testimony, like the Queen who said, 'I did not believe the reports until I came and my eyes saw it.'
43mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Do Not Be Partial (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- June 16, 2021
Annie Poonen · Jun 17, 2021 · 43m
The message centers on the sin of partiality, which can manifest in personal relationships, parenting, or judging others. The speaker advises listeners to forgive those who have been partial to them and to actively examine their own lives for hidden biases. Ultimately, the core truth to hold onto is that God shows no partiality, which provides a foundation for faith even when earthly circumstances appear unfair.
1h 9mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
God Wants You to Overcome Discouragement -- Zac Poonen -- June 12, 2021
Zac Poonen · Jun 14, 2021 · 1h 9m
God desires that believers remain free from discouragement and anxiety, which often stem from earthly concerns. Instead of worrying about external circumstances, believers are taught to seek God's kingdom and righteousness first, trusting that God will provide for all needs. Furthermore, Christians are encouraged to grieve differently than the world, finding comfort in the hope of reunion with loved ones who have passed away, as God sovereignly determines the number of our days.
33mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live -- May 30, 2021
CFC Messages · Jun 4, 2021 · 33m
The service focused on praising God for His wonderful grace and the life-giving power of Christ. The speaker encouraged the congregation to live out their faith practically, reigning over sin, anger, and selfish ambition daily. A key message was to commit all needs, including doubts and struggles, to God, trusting in His unchanging plan and seeking His kingdom first.
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & Dave Bertsch -- May 23, 2021
Olu Talabi · May 28, 2021 · 17m
The speaker reflects on the passage of Genesis 17, questioning the focus on external rituals like circumcision, which was commanded for both Israelites and non-Jews. He argues that God's true concern, as supported by scripture, is not external observance but the condition of the heart. True righteousness and obedience come from the heart being bent to follow God's commandments, exemplified by Abraham's faith and culminating in Christ.
20mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & David Lane -- May 9. 2021
CFC Messages · May 15, 2021 · 20m
The message emphasizes the necessity of asking God in faith, drawing from James 4:3 and 1 John 3:21. The speaker encourages the congregation to pray for spiritual revelation, asking God to open their eyes to see the truth, much like Paul did for the Ephesians. Ultimately, the core message is that true faith, exemplified by David facing Goliath and the unconditional love of a parent, allows one to overcome persistent sin and bondage.
42mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Knowing God and All He Has Done for Us -- Olu Talabi -- May 9, 2021
Olu Talabi · May 10, 2021 · 42m
The central message is that God desires for every believer to grow in the deep knowledge of Him, which is made possible through the work of Jesus Christ in the New Covenant. The speaker emphasizes that true knowledge goes beyond mere information; it requires an intimate understanding of what Christ has accomplished, urging believers to walk in the victories already won by faith rather than remaining in doubt or stagnation. This growth is facilitated by the Holy Spirit opening our eyes to these truths.
40mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
A Well Springing Up to Eternal Life -- Santosh Poonen -- May 2, 2021
Santosh Poonen · May 3, 2021 · 40m
The speaker shares his testimony of God's grace overcoming past failures and his deep desire to live a life pleasing to Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the importance of being deeply rooted and grounded in Christ through faith, drawing from Ephesians 3:17. Furthermore, he stresses the biblical principle of submitting to godly spiritual authority, asserting that Jesus alone deserves the sole leadership in the church.