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1h 5mBuilding a New Covenant Home - Zac Poonen - May 26, 2018
Zac Poonen · May 29
1h 2mWhy the Old Covenant was Abolished - Zac Poonen - May 25, 2018
Zac Poonen · May 26
43mA Tower of Good Works - Santosh Poonen - April 29, 2018
Santosh Poonen · Apr 30
8mGood and Faithful - Sanjay Poonen - April 8, 2018
Sanjay Poonen · Apr 20
35mSetting an Example By Walking in the Light - Santosh Poonen - April 1, 2018
Santosh Poonen · Apr 2
43mHeaven: Undistracted Devotion to Jesus - Santosh Poonen - March 4, 2018
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5
44mI Need You, My Brother, My Sister - Santosh Poonen - February 18, 2018
Santosh Poonen · Feb 19
57mFour Every-Day Resolutions - Santosh Poonen - January 7, 2018
Santosh Poonen · Jan 16
38mThe Church Characterized By Love - Santosh Poonen - December 24, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Dec 25
45m"Imitate Me As I Imitate My Father" - Santosh Poonen - December 10, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Dec 11
38mLearning Humility from Infants - Olu Talabi, Ajay Chakravarthy - December 3, 2017
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Dec 4
38mKnowing the Father Like an Infant - Santosh Poonen - November 5, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Nov 6
58mBehold, My Son! - Santosh Poonen - September 24, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Sep 25
38mJesus: Transfigured or Revealed? - Santosh Poonen - September 10, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Sep 11
59mRevelation, Authority, Discipleship - Santosh Poonen - August 27, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Aug 29
57mThe Compromise of Balaam - Santosh Poonen - August 2, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Aug 11
31mWill I Finish the Race? - Ajay Chakravarthy - August 2, 2017
Ajay Chakravarthy · Aug 11
30mAn Example of Purity in This Generation - Olu Talabi - August 4, 2017
Olu Talabi · Aug 8
54mBe Ready for Christ's Coming – Forgive Everyone - Zac Poonen - July 23, 2017
Zac Poonen · Jul 24
14mThe Intensity of Intimacy with Jesus - Ajay Chakravarthy - September 25, 2016
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jun 22
17mSeeing People as Our Possession for the Kingdom - Olu Talabi - April 16, 2017
Olu Talabi · Jun 22
58mThree Spiritual Principles for Fathers - Santosh Poonen - June 18, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Jun 19
49mHumility in Serving God - Santosh Poonen - June 11, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Jun 13
54mWhat Jesus Said Concerning Prayer - Zac Poonen - May 31, 2017
Zac Poonen · Jun 12
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.
1h 5mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Building a New Covenant Home - Zac Poonen - May 26, 2018
Zac Poonen · May 29, 2018 · 1h 5m
The speaker argues that family life is given significantly more importance in the New Covenant compared to the Old Testament, where detailed laws regarding marital and family conduct are scarce. He points to the qualifications for an elder in 1 Timothy and Titus, noting the high standards required for a man to manage his own family well. Ultimately, the message is that the high value God places on family life—a theme absent in the Old Covenant—should guide believers' pursuit, regardless of whether they become elders themselves.
1h 2mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Why the Old Covenant was Abolished - Zac Poonen - May 25, 2018
Zac Poonen · May 26, 2018 · 1h 2m
The speaker argues that many believers are living under the standards of the Old Covenant rather than the New Covenant established by Christ. He emphasizes that the New Covenant requires a deeper, ongoing transformation involving principles like rejoicing always and giving thanks in everything, which were not explicit commandments in the Old Testament. True Christian life requires continuous progression toward God's eternal purpose, which is to be conformed to the image of Christ through intimate fellowship with God.
43mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
A Tower of Good Works - Santosh Poonen - April 29, 2018
Santosh Poonen · Apr 30, 2018 · 43m
The speaker emphasizes that the church should function as a family, not an organization focused on performance or impressing people. The core goal must always be to exalt Jesus Christ, ensuring that all activities, including music and service, are offered purely to God without seeking personal glory. True service involves offering what is pure and untouched by self-promotion, allowing the Lord to be glorified through the collective body.
8mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Good and Faithful - Sanjay Poonen - April 8, 2018
Sanjay Poonen · Apr 20, 2018 · 8m
The sermon emphasizes that true Christian success is defined not by worldly achievement, but by being 'good and faithful' in all things. Drawing from the parable of the talents, the speaker urges the congregation to focus on faithfulness over mere success. He encourages believers to run the Christian life with endurance, picking themselves up after falls, and pressing on daily toward spiritual perfection until Christ returns.
35mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Setting an Example By Walking in the Light - Santosh Poonen - April 1, 2018
Santosh Poonen · Apr 2, 2018 · 35m
The central message emphasizes that true Christianity is defined by one's actions—walking in the manner of Christ—rather than mere profession or identity. The speaker stresses the profound responsibility adults have to set a positive example for the younger generation, warning that children are highly susceptible to absorbing the behavior they observe. He encourages the congregation to live out their faith visibly through their daily walk.
43mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Heaven: Undistracted Devotion to Jesus - Santosh Poonen - March 4, 2018
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5, 2018 · 43m
The speaker urges listeners to live each moment with the urgency of knowing life is fleeting, drawing parallels to the fool who builds big plans for tomorrow. He emphasizes that true devotion means prioritizing pleasing God alone, much like Jesus was guided only by the Father's command rather than the demands of people. Ultimately, the goal of life and ministry should be to focus on pleasing God and preparing for heaven.
44mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
I Need You, My Brother, My Sister - Santosh Poonen - February 18, 2018
Santosh Poonen · Feb 19, 2018 · 44m
The sermon emphasizes that when confronting sin in a brother or sister, one must first judge oneself, pray with a deep burden, and forgive. The initial step is always to address the fault privately and gently, aiming not to win an argument or prove one's own righteousness, but solely to win the person's soul. This approach requires a spirit of gentleness, mirroring the goal of Christ's love.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Four Every-Day Resolutions - Santosh Poonen - January 7, 2018
Santosh Poonen · Jan 16, 2018 · 57m
The speaker urges the congregation to adopt 'today resolutions' rather than traditional New Year's resolutions, arguing that resolutions set for an entire year are set up for failure. Drawing from scripture, he emphasizes that 'today is the day of salvation' and that believers should make commitments they can practice in the present moment. He suggests that by living day-by-day, mirroring God's creation process, believers can experience God's work continuously throughout the year.
38mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Church Characterized By Love - Santosh Poonen - December 24, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Dec 25, 2017 · 38m
The central message is that the defining characteristic of the Church must be its mission to save those who are lost, encompassing both those outside the faith and those who have backslid within it. The speaker warns against allowing the focus on personal piety, discipleship, and fellowship to become self-centered, urging the congregation to maintain the passion and burden that drove Jesus to leave heaven for humanity. Ultimately, every believer, regardless of their current comfort level, is a missionary in their immediate surroundings.
45mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
"Imitate Me As I Imitate My Father" - Santosh Poonen - December 10, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Dec 11, 2017 · 45m
The speaker emphasizes that sin fundamentally stems from a lack of heavenly perspective, drawing strength from promises like Revelation 3:21. He focuses heavily on Matthew 18, arguing that children represent the opposite of worldly values like greatness or wealth, and that becoming like a child—humble and dependent—is essential for entering the Kingdom of Heaven. Furthermore, he stresses the extreme seriousness of adults modeling Christ's life, warning that actions that cause children to stumble carry severe spiritual consequences.
38mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Learning Humility from Infants - Olu Talabi, Ajay Chakravarthy - December 3, 2017
CFC Messages · Dec 4, 2017 · 38m
The central message is that true greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven is achieved not through works or status, but through profound humility, exemplified by a little child or infant. Jesus taught that one must humble oneself completely, mirroring the dependence of a child on the Father. This humility is so vital that God gives grace to the humble, and God reveals divine truth to those who are humble rather than to the proud.
38mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Knowing the Father Like an Infant - Santosh Poonen - November 5, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Nov 6, 2017 · 38m
Jesus taught the disciples that the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a child, emphasizing that true understanding comes from humility rather than perceived knowledge or status. The speaker urges listeners to move away from relying solely on the words of preachers and instead learn to observe God speaking through everyday circumstances, including family members and the world around them. This requires adopting the humble perspective of a child.
58mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Behold, My Son! - Santosh Poonen - September 24, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Sep 25, 2017 · 58m
The speaker draws parallels between the praise of young children and the spiritual state required for the Kingdom of Heaven, emphasizing that one must repent and become like a child. He stresses that the purpose of ministry and service should be to direct attention to Jesus Christ, making Him the most attractive focus, rather than drawing attention to the performers or leaders. The message concludes by referencing the divine declaration, "This is my beloved Son in whom I am well-pleased, listen to him," and the danger of being unaware of this truth.
38mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus: Transfigured or Revealed? - Santosh Poonen - September 10, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Sep 11, 2017 · 38m
The speaker discusses the meaning of the Sabbath rest, drawing from Hebrews 4, clarifying that it is not limited to a specific day but is a daily state of rest from self-effort. He emphasizes that salvation is received by resting from works, acknowledging total sinfulness (Romans 3:23), but this rest does not negate the need for sanctification, which requires yielding to Christ's conformity. Finally, he urges listeners to live in constant preparedness for Christ's return by maintaining a clear conscience before God and others.
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.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Compromise of Balaam - Santosh Poonen - August 2, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Aug 11, 2017 · 57m
The speaker contrasts the Old Covenant ministry with the New Covenant ministry, emphasizing that true discipleship involves inviting people to see the reality of one's life, not just hearing sermons. He argues that the focus of the church should be on the life lived outside the building—in the home and in private thoughts—as this is the true
31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Will I Finish the Race? - Ajay Chakravarthy - August 2, 2017
Ajay Chakravarthy · Aug 11, 2017 · 31m
The sermon emphasizes the importance of finishing the Christian race by warning against common pitfalls like getting offended, the love of money, and allowing worldly pursuits to define one's identity. Using Judas and Demas as examples, the speaker urges the congregation to examine what truly drives them—whether it is ministry, worldly success, or something else—to ensure their focus remains on Christ's love.
30mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
An Example of Purity in This Generation - Olu Talabi - August 4, 2017
Olu Talabi · Aug 8, 2017 · 30m
The speaker encourages the audience to deepen their personal love and intimacy with Jesus Christ, emphasizing that this relationship must be their primary focus above all else. He draws parallels between the enduring nature of Christ and the fleeting nature of conference experiences. Furthermore, he challenges the listeners to be a generation that stands true for the Lord, noting that God has always provided witnesses through every era, and humanity is needed because only believers can testify through personal experience of Christ's redemption.
54mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Be Ready for Christ's Coming – Forgive Everyone - Zac Poonen - July 23, 2017
Zac Poonen · Jul 24, 2017 · 54m
The sermon distinguishes between the promises of the Old Covenant (material blessings) and the New Covenant, emphasizing that spiritual blessings are found in Christ. The central message is that true spirituality is not measured by intellectual understanding of scripture, but by the daily, continuous choice to deny one's own will and please God, mirroring Christ's life. This commitment to self-denial is the 'new and living way' inaugurated by Christ's atoning death.
14mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Intensity of Intimacy with Jesus - Ajay Chakravarthy - September 25, 2016
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jun 22, 2017 · 14m
The sermon emphasizes the necessity of an intense, exclusive intimacy with Jesus, comparing it to the relationship between a bride and the bridegroom. The speaker argues that true devotion goes beyond merely attending church or having a good testimony; it requires a complete, possessive commitment, like Mary's lavish anointing of Jesus. He urges the listeners to strive to be the bride, characterized by total devotion, rather than just a guest at the feast.
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Seeing People as Our Possession for the Kingdom - Olu Talabi - April 16, 2017
Olu Talabi · Jun 22, 2017 · 17m
The speaker reflects on divine protection, drawing parallels between Psalm 34 and the concept of angelic encampment around believers. He emphasizes that our focus in life, and especially in ministry, should be on Christ and the Kingdom, rather than just the immediate event. Drawing from Psalm 2 and Revelation, he teaches that believers who overcome trials and remain faithful can inherit people and the ends of the earth, mirroring Christ's victory.
58mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Three Spiritual Principles for Fathers - Santosh Poonen - June 18, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Jun 19, 2017 · 58m
The speaker shares that becoming a father provided him with a new perspective, allowing him to see God's view of him rather than just his own. He outlines three spiritual principles for fathers, starting with the fear of the Lord, which he contrasts with mere knowledge. He emphasizes that true wisdom, which is the beginning of wisdom, comes from fearing the Lord, not just accumulating information or techniques about fatherhood.
49mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
transcribingHumility in Serving God - Santosh Poonen - June 11, 2017
Santosh Poonen · Jun 13, 2017 · 49m
This message emphasizes that true service to God must be rooted in humility. The speaker teaches that when we serve out of a desire for recognition or status, our service becomes tainted. Instead, genuine service flows from a heart that acknowledges God's sovereignty and our dependence on Him.
54mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
What Jesus Said Concerning Prayer - Zac Poonen - May 31, 2017
Zac Poonen · Jun 12, 2017 · 54m
Jesus taught that believers ought to pray at all times, a practice likened to breathing, meaning prayer must be continuous throughout daily life. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that prayer must be done in secret, as Jesus warned against praying publicly merely to impress others. True change comes from self-examination after praying in public, which allows one to gradually break free from the need for external validation.