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47sSantosh Poonen · Jun 18
48mAjay Chakravarthy · Jun 17
21mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jun 16
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Jun 16
1mSantosh Poonen · Jun 16
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Jun 16
57sSantosh Poonen · Jun 15
57sSantosh Poonen · Jun 15
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jun 14
58sSantosh Poonen · Jun 14
1h 12mSantosh Poonen · Jun 10
1mSantosh Poonen · Jun 7
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Jun 6
1mSantosh Poonen · Jun 6
1mZac Poonen · Jun 5
2m 30sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jun 5
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3m 35sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jun 5
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2m 42sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jun 5
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38mSantosh Poonen · Jun 3
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · May 31
3m 26sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · May 30
Zac Poonen · 9m · CFC Daily Devotions
This devotion contrasts the tree of law with the tree of life, exploring how living by legalistic rules differs from living in the Spirit. Zac Poonen teaches that true spiritual life comes not from external commandments but from an intimate relationship with God through the Spirit.
47sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 18, 2024 · 47s
The central message is that our focus should be on Jesus, not on our tasks or circumstances. Just as Mary chose to listen to Jesus' words, we should invite Him into every area of our lives—our kitchen, laundry room, or any work area—and ask Him to be involved in what we are doing. We must invite Him to be part of our daily business.
48mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jun 17, 2024 · 48m
The message draws lessons from the three crosses of the crucifixion and the story of Jonah to illustrate the conflict between human pride and God's will. The core message is that human pride is incredibly strong, often fighting against God's desire for salvation, requiring deep humbling. Jonah's journey—from fleeing God to being swallowed by a great fish—demonstrates that submission to God's will, even through extreme pressure, leads to release and restoration.
21mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jun 16, 2024 · 21m
The message emphasizes that despite trials and feeling forsaken, God remains sovereign and present, reminding the congregation that He is still on the throne. The core message revolves around finding hope and assurance in Christ's enduring presence and the good news of His reign. Ultimately, the sermon calls for believers to confess sin, repent, and surrender their lives to God's grace and will.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 16, 2024 · 1m 1s
The central message is that God desires all children, regardless of age, to be active partners in His kingdom right now. This partnership involves participating in daily life, whether it's with schoolwork, playing games, or helping parents. The speaker emphasizes that being a partner means living in harmony and avoiding conflict, as one is in business with Jesus.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 16, 2024 · 1m
The central message is that God is not concerned with the duration since a person last sinned or fell, but rather with the presence of faith in the present moment. True faith is demonstrated by depending on God today, regardless of past failures. Jesus exemplified this by depending on the Father every single day of His life.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 16, 2024 · 1m 1s
The message uses the analogy of a trillionaire inviting people to partner in a kingdom, comparing earthly contributions to spiritual partnership. The core message is that God invites believers to be partners in His kingdom, which is a wonderful opportunity. This partnership involves obedience and is facilitated by the Father's good pleasure, exemplified by the gift of the Holy Spirit.
57sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 15, 2024 · 57s
The core message is that what pleases God is not merely the act of keeping commandments, but rather the faith that leads one to keep them. The speaker contrasts God's commandments, which are not burdensome, with self-imposed legalistic burdens. True obedience flows from faith, which is the ultimate victory over the world.
57sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 15, 2024 · 57s
The true sign that one is carrying Jesus' yoke is finding rest through obedience to Him. The speaker refutes the common belief that the Christian life is inherently burdensome, asserting that if it feels heavy, the yoke being carried is likely not the one Jesus prescribed. Following Jesus' yoke leads to rest for the soul.
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jun 14, 2024 · 15m
The central message is that humanity is inherently a slave—either to sin, which leads to death, or to God's righteousness through obedience, which leads to life. While resisting God's commandments feels like freedom, it is actually slavery to something else. True ability to keep God's commandments is impossible in natural strength and requires the enabling power of the Holy Spirit. The speaker urges the congregation to cry out for this Spirit's help to pursue God's will.
58sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 14, 2024 · 58s
The speaker emphasizes the profound joy in heaven over a single sinner who repents, referencing Jesus' teaching in Luke 15. He shares personal experiences of confronting unChristlike behavior and finding immense relief and acceptance when he genuinely repented to God. The core message is the overwhelming joy of reconciliation through repentance.
1h 12mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 10, 2024 · 1h 12m
The sermon emphasizes that believers are called to live a life of perpetual rest, drawing parallels to the holiness of the Sabbath. It strongly warns against sin, comparing it to drinking from an unclean toilet, and stresses that while preaching is helpful, true freedom from sin requires the work of the Holy Spirit. The speaker concludes by reiterating that Christ came specifically to save the worst sinners, encouraging the audience to embrace repentance.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 7, 2024 · 1m
The message encourages listeners who feel defeated in various areas—such as their eyes, tongue, ears, or by unforgiveness—to turn back to God. Regardless of their current difficult circumstances, turning to Him is the way to bring joy to the Father's heart.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 6, 2024 · 1m 1s
True pleasing to God comes not from self-righteous endurance or merely 'making it through' difficult times, but from genuine dependence on the Lord. The speaker contrasts self-sufficiency with true faith, arguing that returning to God after failure and admitting need is the posture that pleases Him. The core message is to live a life wholly dependent on God, regardless of past struggles or current perfection.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 6, 2024 · 1m
The speaker argues that Christianity fundamentally means having the ambition to please God. He outlines three stages of life: living for oneself (as an unbeliever), calling oneself a believer while still living for self, and finally, living to please God in heaven. He warns that the concept of only living for God in heaven is a lie from the devil.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · Jun 5, 2024 · 1m
The speaker emphasizes that sin, even seemingly small sins, must be taken with extreme seriousness because the stakes are eternal life or death. He uses the analogy of germs in surgery to illustrate how unseen, small things can have deadly consequences, drawing a parallel to the spiritual danger of sin. This underscores the need for high standards within the church.
2m 30sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jun 5, 2024 · 2m 30s
This video is a worship session focused on praising God's enduring mercy and loving-kindness. The lyrics repeatedly affirm that God's mercy is a constant provision, seen day after day. The central message is one of gratitude for God's unwavering faithfulness.
4m 8sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jun 5, 2024 · 4m 8s
The central message is that true peace and blessing can only be achieved when one completely dedicates everything—body, soul, and heart—to God's will. The speaker emphasizes that yielding all to the altar of sacrifice is necessary to experience rest and be fully blessed by the Lord.
3m 35sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jun 5, 2024 · 3m 35s
This video is a worship service featuring praise music dedicated to God's greatness. The lyrics focus on acknowledging God as the source of life, love, light, and hope. The overall message is one of collective praise and adoration for the Lord.
2m 35sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jun 5, 2024 · 2m 35s
This video is a worship piece focusing on the supreme nature of Jesus Christ. The lyrics praise Jesus as the only one, emphasizing His holiness, glory, and power. The song expresses a deep yearning for divine guidance, protection from earthly struggles, and a desire to live solely for God's glory.
2m 42sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jun 5, 2024 · 2m 42s
This video is a worship service featuring congregational singing and praise. The central theme, drawn from the lyrics, is the commitment to continually praise the Lord at all times. It also includes exclamations of deliverance, testifying that the Lord hears cries and rescues people from fear.
47mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jun 5, 2024 · 47m
This service is a time of corporate praise, worship, and deep prayer, focusing on exalting God's greatness, mercy, and faithfulness. The prayers specifically petition for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, deliverance from spiritual bondage, restoration and unity within marriages and families, and for the church to be sent out as ambassadors to reconcile the world to God.
38mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 3, 2024 · 38m
The speaker argues that true Christianity is defined by an ambition to please God, not merely by going through stages like praying or calling oneself a believer. He uses the analogy of a doctor's hygiene to stress the seriousness of sin, comparing it to spiritual germs. The core message is that one must live on Earth with the goal of pleasing God, because this ambition will be tested and confirmed in eternity. The speaker encourages the audience to examine their hearts to ensure their ultimate ambition is for God's pleasure.
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · May 31, 2024 · 17m
The central message emphasizes cultivating the 'fear of the Lord,' which is understood not as mere terror but as a profound reverence that keeps one from sinning against God. The speaker draws from Hebrews 5 and 7, noting that Jesus's strong cries and tears were to be saved from spiritual death—separation from the Father. Ultimately, the goal is transformation into Christ's image through the Holy Spirit, leading to a life characterized by deep reverence for God's holiness.
3m 26sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · May 30, 2024 · 3m 26s
The central message is one of complete trust and surrender to God's divine will, encapsulated in the declaration, "Whatever my God ordains is right." The speaker encourages believers to remain still, follow God's guidance, and leave all outcomes to Him, trusting that He will lead them on the proper path and turn their griefs away.