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59sSantosh Poonen · Dec 1
2m 35sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 29
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59sZac Poonen · Nov 22
1mSantosh Poonen · Nov 21
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 20
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1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Nov 20
54sSantosh Poonen · Nov 20
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Nov 19
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52mAjay Chakravarthy · Nov 16
16mSantosh Poonen · Nov 9
13mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 7
Zac Poonen · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
True blessing under the New Covenant is not measured by material wealth and health, but by spiritual transformation and union with Christ. The mark of God's blessing is internal holiness and a clear vision of Christ, not external prosperity.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Dec 1, 2025 · 59s
The speaker emphasizes the complete nature of Christ, contrasting it with any gospel that suggests mere forgiveness without transformation. True discipleship requires following a Christ who was fully revealed in the flesh and who calls believers to be conformed to His image. This complete Christ was vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, and proclaimed globally.
2m 35sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 29, 2025 · 2m 35s
This video features a song expressing deep devotion to Christ, portraying Him as the good shepherd of the soul. The lyrics speak of finding peace and rest through complete surrender to Christ, acknowledging His constant guidance through life's struggles. Ultimately, the song expresses trust in Christ's care through life's journey, even unto death.
14mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 29, 2025 · 14m
The speaker reflects on Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Jesus, emphasizing that a greater, spiritual clinging to Christ is possible beyond physical presence. Drawing parallels to the helplessness of infants and the trust shown by Jesus in his Father, the message encourages listeners to trust God completely, even when facing uncertainty and trials, trusting in a divine plan greater than our immediate understanding.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28, 2025 · 1m 1s
The central message is that the church is the only thing that will endure through tribulation. The speaker urges listeners to commit themselves fully to building up this body of Christ, emphasizing that this commitment must be deep and unwavering. He stresses that the church must be the pure body of Christ, not merely a casual gathering of believers.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 1m 1s
Being born again is not a single event but the start of a continuous journey of giving one's whole heart to Jesus. As one walks with Jesus, the capacity to love him grows, requiring a daily commitment to give everything. This process involves continually yielding ownership of things and loves to Him.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 59s
The core message is that true spiritual transformation, or being born again, means relinquishing personal decision-making to Christ. The speaker emphasizes that the issue is not the quality of one's actions, but rather who is directing them. To be born again is to live in a state where Christ is making the decisions for you, as stated in Galatians 2:20.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker suggests that the devil is not intimidated by visible Christian giftedness, such as preaching or singing. He questions whether the church's current activities, despite appearing strong, provide any real authority over the devil. The core message challenges the congregation to consider what truly matters beyond outward religious displays.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 1m 1s
The central message is that everything taught in the New Testament epistles is rooted in the lived experience of Jesus Christ. When reading commands like 'rejoice in the Lord always,' the believer should understand that Jesus Himself lived out that reality. Therefore, Jesus is the ultimate model and perfector of our faith.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2025 · 1m
The speaker uses the analogy of gravity to illustrate that spiritual principles, like the law of humility, operate without regard to past performance. Just as gravity will act regardless of how long you've been careful, spiritual laws will take effect when the opportunity arises. The core message is that spiritual discipline is not based on past success but on present adherence to truth.
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.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · Nov 22, 2025 · 59s
The speaker emphasizes that daily life presents constant opportunities to die to one's own will and desires. He assures the audience that choosing this path of 'death' is not miserable because it is always followed by a resurrection, contrasting this with other philosophies that view self-denial as a miserable existence.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 1m
The greatest glory to God comes from the multiplication of His divine nature within many sons and daughters. This divine nature, which is marvelous and plentiful, is magnified when it is shared among believers. Therefore, the focus of preaching is on the new covenant, which involves partaking of this divine nature.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 20, 2025 · 1m 1s
The sermon uses the example of the Corinthians to illustrate spiritual neglect, warning that believers can spiritually starve their brothers and sisters. It emphasizes that it is the responsibility of every Christian to feed others spiritually, whether through words of encouragement to a spouse or another believer. The core message is to be mindful of the spiritual needs of those around you, especially when you have abundance.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 20, 2025 · 1m
The message emphasizes that while many actions may not be outright sin, they might still not be profitable or edifying. The speaker challenges the audience to consider if their actions, even seemingly harmless ones like gossip, actually build up the body of Christ. The core principle is to always consider how one's actions benefit their neighbor and the church.
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.
54sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2025 · 54s
The speaker contrasts the perceived authenticity of other religions with the tendency of some Christians to hide their faith, such as avoiding public prayer. He encourages believers to live openly and boldly in their faith, suggesting that an unashamed witness to Christ can draw others to Jesus.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 19, 2025 · 1m 1s
The sermon contrasts two ultimate destinies: a life of earthly luxury leading to eternal emptiness, and a life lived in faith, exemplified by the poor Lazarus. The central message encourages the audience to live lives that glorify God and align with His will, regardless of their current station in life.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 19, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker uses the analogy of an X-ray machine and a conveyor belt to illustrate that our entire lives will eventually pass through the fire of judgment. Everything we have done since birth must be examined, and only what endures the test will remain. This emphasizes the accountability for our entire lives before God.
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.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 19, 2025 · 1m 1s
The sermon uses the analogy of an X-ray machine and a conveyor belt to illustrate that our entire lives will eventually pass through the fire of judgment. Everything we have done throughout our lives will be examined to see what remains. The central message is the necessity of preparing our lives for this ultimate scrutiny.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 19, 2025 · 1m
The speaker urges listeners to read the Bible thoroughly before Christ's return, emphasizing that this opportunity will not come again. While he clarifies that reading the Bible is not a condition for heaven, neglecting God's written Word will lead to a life of regret, even in eternity. He stresses the importance of teaching this value to the next generation.
52mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Nov 16, 2025 · 52m
The central message is the necessity of personally experiencing and knowing Jesus, rather than just hearing about Him secondhand. The speaker uses personal anecdotes, such as learning to drive safely, and the story of the Samaritan woman to illustrate that true faith requires direct, personal encounter with the Lord. He emphasizes that believers must actively seek to hear God's word for themselves, mirroring the woman's journey from doubt to proclaiming hope.
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.'
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.