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1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 28
58sSantosh Poonen · Nov 25
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Nov 20
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54sSantosh Poonen · Nov 20
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Nov 19
57sSantosh Poonen · Nov 18
5mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 12
16mSantosh Poonen · Nov 9
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Oct 31
2m 26sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Oct 15
51mSantosh Poonen · Aug 29
3m 15sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Aug 20
3m 43sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Aug 20
1m 48sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Aug 20
46mZac Poonen · Aug 11
1h 0mZac Poonen · Aug 11
29mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jul 30
18mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jul 25
3m 18sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jul 25
1h 0mSantosh Poonen · Jul 21
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jul 18
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
CFC Messages · Nov 28, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker discusses Paul's profound realization of his own sinfulness after growing closer to Jesus. Paul's deep understanding of sin, revealed by God, led him to view even minor sins, like speaking back to a high priest, as worse than heinous crimes. This illustrates the transformative power of knowing God's standard of holiness.
58sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 58s
The speaker addresses the concept of rejoicing in the Lord always, challenging the notion that God's promises are exaggerated. He warns that minimizing God's promise to a percentage, like 75%, is essentially calling God an exaggerator. The message emphasizes the necessity of full, unwavering joy in the Lord.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker explains that God leads individuals not just to new places, but to hidden corners of their hearts where hypocrisy resides. True followers, like those who follow the Lamb, are purified until there is no lie or hypocrisy found in them. This transformation is achieved by following Christ.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2025 · 1m 1s
The message centers on the concept of God dwelling in unapproachable light, contrasting it with the idea of casually approaching God's presence. The speaker urges listeners to consider what they are willing to have this pure light expose, suggesting that true intimacy requires a willingness to face divine scrutiny.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker argues that many modern churches are characterized by pretense and hypocrisy. He suggests that the true presence of God will strip away all outward appearances and hidden aspects of a person, exposing their true selves. The central challenge is whether the congregation is willing to face this genuine exposure.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2025 · 1m
True holiness involves a transformation that mirrors the resurrected Christ, moving beyond the struggles of sin and bitterness. This resurrection life manifests as fresh, soothing peace, enabling one to forgive easily and practice genuine patience with others. The speaker calls for God's help to bring the listener into this resurrected state.
54sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2025 · 54s
The message emphasizes that the promise of entering God's rest is available to all who take Hebrews 4:1 seriously. The call to 'fear' is interpreted not as a threat, but as an encouragement and invitation to guard against the devil robbing believers of the rest God intended from the moment of salvation. Believers are urged to claim the rest found in God's light.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 19, 2025 · 1m 1s
The central message urges believers not to let the world influence their lives, but rather to dedicate their entire being to God. The speaker emphasizes that God desires a 'living and holy sacrifice'—a continuous offering of one's life while alive—rather than a dead sacrifice offered after life has ended.
57sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 18, 2025 · 57s
The sermon emphasizes that the presence of God's fire and glory within the church is what keeps it alive. To truly belong, one must be willing to go through the fire, suggesting that only those who have paid a cost to be there remain. Believers must continuously examine themselves to ensure they are present because they have walked through this purifying experience.
5mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 12, 2025 · 5m
The central message is that true treasure and glory are found in being emptied of self and earthly attachments to be filled by Christ. The speaker encourages the congregation to surrender everything—ambitions, desires, and self-reliance—so that they can become vessels that bear the wealth and glory of Christ. This process requires asking the Holy Spirit to remove anything that might cloud the light of Christ.
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 9, 2025 · 16m
The sermon emphasizes that participation in the Lord's Table requires more than mere remembrance of Jesus; it demands a commitment to both vertical devotion to Christ and horizontal fellowship within the body of Christ. The speaker draws heavily from 2 Peter 1, outlining a process of spiritual growth—diligence in faith leading to virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, and brotherly affection—culminating in love. Ultimately, true love, as described in 1 Corinthians 13, must come from a pure heart, exemplified by the selfless principle that 'love never seeks its own.'
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Oct 31, 2025 · 15m
True fellowship requires a shared agreement and common mind regarding Jesus Christ, as illustrated by passages from Amos and Paul. This unity must be genuine, stemming from a shared pursuit of Christ's character—such as humility or truth—and cannot be forced. The speaker emphasizes that the church is built by individual stones, and this building requires holiness and a commitment to Christ, who must find a place of rest in the believer's temple.
2m 26sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Oct 15, 2025 · 2m 26s
This video is a worship session focused on exalting God's greatness and unmatched nature. The central theme is acknowledging that God deserves all glory and honor. The worship involves lifting hands in praise and singing praises to God's miracles.
51mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Aug 29, 2025 · 51m
The video recounts the life and ministry of William Charmer Burns, a Scottish preacher. It details his spiritual journey from pursuing a secular career to dedicating himself to full-time ministry after being profoundly moved by the gospel. Key moments include his powerful preaching in Dublin and his deep commitment to knowing God's perfect holiness and hatred of sin.
3m 15sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Aug 20, 2025 · 3m 15s
This video is a worship service focusing on themes of gathering, worship, and the enduring nature of God's love. The central message emphasizes that God's steadfast love and mercies are new every morning, and that His faithfulness is great. The worship encourages believers to lift up God's name through song.
3m 43sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
transcribingCFC Messages · Aug 20, 2025 · 3m 43s
This video appears to be a worship service or praise session from River of Life Christian Fellowship. Without a transcript, the central message is focused on worship and devotion to God, as suggested by the title 'Fill My Cup, Lord.'
1m 48sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Aug 20, 2025 · 1m 48s
This video is a worship session featuring the song "Breathe on Me, Breath of God." The central theme is a plea for the Holy Spirit's presence to purify the heart and guide the singer toward holiness. The lyrics express a desire to live a life pleasing to God and to remain connected to divine life.
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.
1h 0mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · Aug 11, 2025 · 1h 0m
The speaker emphasizes that the New Covenant requires more than just forgiveness; it demands a progressive transformation into Christlikeness, likened to the sun rising brighter until noon. He contrasts mere forgiveness (the 'gate') with true salvation (the 'way'), arguing that a Christian's life must show continuous, visible growth in overcoming sin, not just repeated instances of being forgiven. The ultimate goal is to become fully Christ-like, which is best observed by one's spouse and family.
29mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
transcribingCFC Messages · Jul 30, 2025 · 29m
This video appears to be a live worship service from River of Life Christian Fellowship. Without a transcript or specific sermon details, the content is limited to general praise and worship.
18mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jul 25, 2025 · 18m
The central message is the necessity of maintaining a heart that is constantly repentant and immediately addresses anything displeasing to God. The speaker uses the Pharisees' unwillingness to repent, as depicted in Matthew, to illustrate the danger of spiritual complacency. He urges listeners to respond immediately to gentle conviction, rather than waiting for harsher correction.
3m 18sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jul 25, 2025 · 3m 18s
This appears to be a worship service featuring praise and adoration to God's wonderful nature. The lyrics express deep awe at God's mercy, boundless power, and purity. The central theme is one of profound worship, acknowledging God's unmatched love compared to any earthly parent.
1h 0mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jul 21, 2025 · 1h 0m
The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual growth requires deepening fellowship not only with Christ but also with the local body of believers, citing John's command to love one's brother. He argues that readiness for Christ's return is not merely about confessing past sins, but about living a life of constantly clear conscience and, more profoundly, fulfilling the work God has called us to accomplish on earth.
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jul 18, 2025 · 17m
The central message is that Christian living and ministry must be done entirely by God's strength and power, not by personal will or understanding. The speaker draws heavily on Galatians 4, contrasting the 'flesh' (self-will) with the promise of the Spirit, and emphasizes that any effort not rooted in divine dependence is sin. He urges listeners to constantly seek the Lord so that all actions bring glory to God.