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58sSantosh Poonen · Nov 25
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Nov 25
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1h 9mSantosh Poonen · Nov 23
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1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Nov 21
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1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Nov 21
52mAnnie Poonen · Nov 21
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Nov 21
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1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 20
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Nov 20
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54sSantosh Poonen · Nov 20
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Nov 19
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Nov 18
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Nov 18
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 18
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 18
52mAjay Chakravarthy · Nov 16
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 14
2m 8sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 12
31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Nov 12
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.
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 25, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker addresses the tendency of some Christians to minimize God's promises, suggesting they believe God only meant a percentage rather than the full extent. He warns that the devil will exploit this doubt by questioning God's comprehensive plan, leading believers to doubt the totality of God's sovereignty in all circumstances.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker distinguishes between mere agreement with God's word and true faith. He argues that simply agreeing with scripture is dead, while genuine faith is described as being alive and possessing power. The core message encourages listeners to examine whether their belief is just intellectual agreement or a deep, living conviction.
1h 9mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2025 · 1h 9m
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of knowing what comes after death, using the story of a young woman with a terminal illness to illustrate this point. He urges the congregation, especially the youth, to secure their eternal hope in Jesus Christ, as fear of death is a common uncertainty in the world. The central message is to actively seek assurance of salvation and share the hope of eternity with others.
58sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2025 · 58s
The speaker argues that it is possible to achieve a level of 'respectable Christian living' or perform many good deeds without genuine grace. However, this self-sufficiency will eventually fail when a significant calamity or disaster occurs, revealing the lack of true grace.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 1m 1s
The message emphasizes experiencing the deep love of God found in Christ, particularly through trials. The speaker draws from Romans 5:3-5 to explain that tribulation leads to perseverance, which in turn builds proven character. This proven character results in a hope that cannot disappoint because God's love has been poured into our hearts through Jesus Christ.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 59s
The central message is that true assurance of forgiveness and justification through Christ is evidenced by experiencing genuine peace in the heart. The speaker cautions against merely understanding the doctrine intellectually, emphasizing that one must draw near to Jesus to actually receive this peace immediately after repentance. This peace is the proof of a real encounter with Christ.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker uses the analogy of a man constantly being harassed and robbed to illustrate God's protective power. He argues that since God has already made the speaker His son, He will certainly provide everything else needed. The core message emphasizes the security and provision found in being adopted by God.
52mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Annie Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 52m
The message uses the story of Rahab, a prostitute, to illustrate that God chooses and saves people from filthy or sinful conditions through grace. Just as God looks past our past sins when we come to Him in faith, Rahab's faith was demonstrated when she helped the Israelite spies, showing that God's mercy covers our imperfections. Ultimately, believers must combine trusting in God's power with actively doing their part and being prepared.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 1m 1s
The central message is that true peace and resilience come from knowing the love of God found in Christ Jesus. The speaker argues that if one possesses this deep knowledge of God's love, they will not become easily offended by criticism, gossip, or correction from others. This understanding allows one to remain steadfast regardless of external difficulties or conflict.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 1m 1s
God's salvation is not earned through human effort, such as reading the Bible or striving to do well. Instead, salvation is available to those who are low in spirit. The message emphasizes that even those who have recently fallen into deep sin can find salvation through the Lord.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 20, 2025 · 1m
The message emphasizes God's faithfulness, citing 1 Corinthians 10:13, which assures believers that God will not allow temptation beyond what they can endure. When faced with temptation, believers should remember that God has already provided a way of escape, meaning an exit door is available in every trial.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2025 · 1m 1s
The message encourages listeners to actively commit to Christ by making a covenant transaction with the Lord. The speaker urges the audience to take time to seriously consider the implications of God's promises and affirm their belief in what has been spoken. This commitment is presented as the path to experiencing freedom.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2025 · 1m 1s
The message emphasizes that despite any earthly dependencies—such as employers, jobs, or medical decisions—a believer ultimately belongs to God. God purchased every life with the precious blood of Jesus Christ, making this ownership superior to any human authority or circumstance. Therefore, believers should remember that their true allegiance and ownership belong to God.
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 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 18, 2025 · 1m 1s
The sermon emphasizes that effective prayer involves reminding God of His prior promises rather than pleading or convincing Him. When believers pray with faith, citing what God has already declared, it delights Him and prompts Him to act. This principle is illustrated by Solomon's prayer, where he repeatedly points back to God's established promises.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 18, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker addresses the common cycle where Christians rely on God's grace after failure, only to then boast in their own strength, leading to further falls. The core message is that true strength is found by remaining in a state of acknowledged weakness, thereby depending completely on God's grace. This concept is illustrated by Paul's testimony regarding what he chooses to boast about.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 18, 2025 · 59s
The speaker draws from the hymn lyric, "Cover my defenseless head, hangs my helpless soul on Thee," to illustrate a posture of complete reliance on God. True people of God exhibit this characteristic by admitting their helplessness and trusting God to be their defense during difficult trials and uncertainties.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 18, 2025 · 1m 1s
The message uses the rebuilding of the wall in Nehemiah as an analogy for trusting God again after past failures. The speaker notes that when we begin to trust God, it angers the devil, who responds by mocking our efforts. This mockery often comes from those who doubt our ability to achieve victory through faith.
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.
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 14, 2025 · 15m
The speaker emphasizes that true patience and perseverance are not something we generate ourselves but are gifts from God, who is the God of patience and comfort. He draws heavily on the example of Christ, noting that His patience is a steadfast commitment to God's judgment, unlike passive waiting. Ultimately, believers are encouraged to keep entrusting themselves to Christ, trusting in God's sovereignty regardless of current circumstances.
2m 8sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 12, 2025 · 2m 8s
The video is a worship service focused on the imminent return of Christ. The central message repeatedly emphasizes the joyful anticipation of seeing the King, promising an end to tears, death, and sorrow.
31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Nov 12, 2025 · 31m
The service focused heavily on themes of Christ's return and the believer's hope in Him. Key passages referenced Jesus preparing a place for believers and the assurance that the truth will set them free. The message encouraged the congregation to look forward to seeing the King and to approach God's presence with boldness, recognizing Jesus as the mediator and intercessor.