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58sGod hates Self, not the fact that you may have failed. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 29
1mVictory isn't "I" doing better, but dying for Christ to live. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 29
1mSelf-condemnation will never lead you to victory! #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 28
1mGodly fear never allows any of this world to corrupt your life. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/Z4bOjlipa_I
Santosh Poonen · May 21
58sIsn't it wonderful that the old You is put to death by baptism! #santoshpoonen youtu.be/jeoTh-_A2x0
Santosh Poonen · May 17
1mBecause you are in Christ Jesus there is no condemnation on you. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/JFwDFvuq46Q
Santosh Poonen · May 8
58sThe difference is Holy Spirit convicts us BEFORE we get caught. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/JFwDFvuq46Q
Santosh Poonen · May 8
1h 2mThe Gospel Explained Fully in Romans — Zac Poonen — April 6, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 9
53mKnow This - That Satan is a Defeated Enemy — Zac Poonen — March 31, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 1
3m 56sGlorious Freedom — RLCF Praise Live — March 24, 2024
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Mar 31
16mPleasing God by Fighting the Battle in the Hidden Areas — David Lane & Alan Thomas — March 03, 2024
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Mar 8
3m 50sOpen the Wells of Salvation — RLCF Praise Live — February 25, 2024
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Mar 2
3m 9sHow Deep the Father’s Love for Us — RLCF Praise Live — February 11, 2024
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 15
1h 10mYou Can Receive Mercy but You Must Find Grace — Santosh Poonen — February 11, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Feb 12
3m 23sJesus Paid It All — RLCF Praise Live — January 14, 2024
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Jan 18
23mNo Stalemate in the War Against Satan — Santosh Poonen — January 7, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Jan 8
18mDo Not Wrestle Against Flesh — David Bertsch — January 7, 2024
David Bertsch · Jan 8
31mRLCF Praise Live — December 24, 2023
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Dec 29
31mUnderstanding Satan’s Tactics: Deception & Discouragement — Ajay Chakravarthy — December 10, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Dec 11
14mBeing on Guard Against Sin in Childlike Surrender — Dave Bertsch & Allan Daniel — November 26, 2023
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Dec 1
47mJesus Said “I am the Door” — Ajay Chakravarthy — November 5, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Nov 6
2h 42mRLCF Praise Live at Family Conference — September 22 - 24, 2023
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Sep 29
59m1. God Blesses Us - to Make Us a Blessing -- Zac Poonen -- September 22, 2023
Zac Poonen · Sep 28
4m 23sThere is a Name Above All Names — RLCF Praise Live -- September 17, 2023
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Sep 21
August 4 | Daily Devotion | The Mark Of New Covenant Blessing Is Not Wealth And Health | Zac Poonen
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
God hates Self, not the fact that you may have failed. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 29, 2024 · 58s
The central message is that God hates self-condemnation more than He hates failure. The speaker advises listeners that instead of beating themselves up over mistakes, they should treat their self-critical voice as if it were a disliked person speaking to them, and simply tell that voice to stop.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Victory isn't "I" doing better, but dying for Christ to live. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 29, 2024 · 1m
True victory is not achieved through self-improvement or personal effort, but through the death of the self to Christ. The speaker emphasizes that the secret to victory lies in recognizing that the 'I' must be put to death, as a dead person cannot fail. Therefore, failure is evidence that one is not yet spiritually dead.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Self-condemnation will never lead you to victory! #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 28, 2024 · 1m
The speaker warns against the spiritual trap of self-condemnation, noting that whether one commends or condemns oneself, the source remains the self that must be put to death. Condemning oneself for past sins does not prove anything to God or oneself; the underlying problem remains unresolved.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Godly fear never allows any of this world to corrupt your life. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/Z4bOjlipa_I
Santosh Poonen · May 21, 2024 · 1m
The central message is that a godly fear acts as a protective barrier, preventing the corrupting influence of the world from infiltrating one's life. Jesus's example, marked by loud prayers and tears, demonstrates that this godly fear was key to his deliverance from death. The speaker urges the audience to learn this true fear of God, which motivates a decisive departure from sin.
58sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Isn't it wonderful that the old You is put to death by baptism! #santoshpoonen youtu.be/jeoTh-_A2x0
Santosh Poonen · May 17, 2024 · 58s
Baptism symbolizes the death of the old self—the person prone to fighting, jealousy, lying, and rudeness. The central message is that through this spiritual rebirth, Jesus can now live within the believer, enabling a transformation where bad moods and excuses are replaced by a consistent, kind nature.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Because you are in Christ Jesus there is no condemnation on you. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/JFwDFvuq46Q
Santosh Poonen · May 8, 2024 · 1m
The central message is that believers who are in Christ Jesus face no condemnation. The speaker emphasizes that this freedom is available to anyone who commits to following Christ, regardless of past sin. The condemnation rests on sin itself, not on the individual, and God offers freedom through accepting His path.
58sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The difference is Holy Spirit convicts us BEFORE we get caught. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/JFwDFvuq46Q
Santosh Poonen · May 8, 2024 · 58s
The presence of the Holy Spirit causes an internal change, leading to a conscience that convicts a person *before* they are caught in sin. This internal guidance means that even when unsupervised, the Spirit prompts a desire to walk away from sin because the individual's heart has genuinely changed.
1h 2mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Gospel Explained Fully in Romans — Zac Poonen — April 6, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 9, 2024 · 1h 2m
The speaker argues that Romans provides the most systematic explanation of the Full Gospel, detailing how the Holy Spirit builds up God's purpose for humanity. He analyzes passages in Romans, particularly concerning the fallen state of man, emphasizing that the first step downward into sin is failing to honor God or give thanks. The message warns that sin, if taken lightly, leads to severe judgment, urging listeners to prioritize thankfulness.
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Know This - That Satan is a Defeated Enemy — Zac Poonen — March 31, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 1, 2024 · 53m
The speaker teaches that the Gospel is more than just forgiveness for sins; it requires understanding that sin is coming short of the life of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that believers must press forward daily in Christlikeness, rather than remaining in a perpetual state of spiritual infancy. Furthermore, he stresses that just as Christ canceled our debt to God, we must forgive others by choosing not to remember their sins, living instead by our will rather than our memory.
3m 56sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Glorious Freedom — RLCF Praise Live — March 24, 2024
CFC Messages · Mar 31, 2024 · 3m 56s
This video is a worship service featuring music that celebrates freedom found in Jesus Christ. The lyrics repeatedly declare liberation from sin, bondage, hatred, worry, and all forms of earthly chains. The central message is the glorious, permanent freedom secured through faith in Jesus.
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Pleasing God by Fighting the Battle in the Hidden Areas — David Lane & Alan Thomas — March 03, 2024
CFC Messages · Mar 8, 2024 · 16m
The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual cleansing and knowing God's truth must happen in the 'inward parts' or hidden areas of the heart, not just outwardly. He draws parallels from scripture (Psalm 51, Romans 2) to illustrate that genuine praise comes from God for internal transformation, not from human recognition. The central message is the necessity of fighting small, hidden sins and attitudes before they accumulate and become overwhelming.
3m 50sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Open the Wells of Salvation — RLCF Praise Live — February 25, 2024
CFC Messages · Mar 2, 2024 · 3m 50s
The speaker expresses a deep longing for God's holy likeness and a desire for the well of grace and salvation to open deeply within the heart. A central theme is being 'dead to the world' and sin, recognizing that crucifying the earthly self is necessary to be emptied of sin. The speaker asks for help to destroy the self and sin so they can be filled with the Spirit and serve God.
3m 9sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us — RLCF Praise Live — February 11, 2024
CFC Messages · Feb 15, 2024 · 3m 9s
The central message focuses on the immeasurable depth of the Father's love, exemplified by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that the suffering and death of Christ paid the penalty for sin, leading to life. The ultimate takeaway is a declaration of boasting not in personal achievements, but solely in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection.
1h 10mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
You Can Receive Mercy but You Must Find Grace — Santosh Poonen — February 11, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Feb 12, 2024 · 1h 10m
The sermon addresses the danger of hypocrisy, noting that outward appearances of righteousness can mask inner sin, referencing Jesus's words to the Pharisees. The speaker encourages listeners to be willing to have their true condition exposed to the Holy Spirit for genuine change. He concludes by comparing worldly temptations to Esau losing his birthright for a meal, urging believers not to lose their spiritual inheritance, and reminding them that while they may lose daily battles, they do not have to lose the ultimate war already won by Christ.
3m 23sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus Paid It All — RLCF Praise Live — January 14, 2024
CFC Messages · Jan 18, 2024 · 3m 23s
The song emphasizes the complete atonement achieved by Jesus, who paid for all sins. The lyrics repeatedly contrast the 'crimson stain' of sin with the cleansing power of Jesus' sacrifice, which washes it white as snow. The central message is that redemption is solely through Christ's payment and death.
23mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
No Stalemate in the War Against Satan — Santosh Poonen — January 7, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Jan 8, 2024 · 23m
The speaker emphasizes that believers must maintain a 100% commitment to God, leaving no area of life unconquered by Satan's influence. Drawing parallels from scripture (2 Corinthians 10 and Joshua 1), he urges the congregation to view the coming year as a gift from God, requiring constant vigilance and spiritual warfare. The central message is to avoid a 'stalemate' in the battle against sin and the enemy.
18mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Do Not Wrestle Against Flesh — David Bertsch — January 7, 2024
David Bertsch · Jan 8, 2024 · 18m
The speaker emphasizes the critical importance of continually paying attention to the Word of God to avoid drifting away, drawing parallels between the Israelites' need for divine vision and the church's need for the Lord's voice. He focuses heavily on 2 Corinthians 10, teaching that while believers walk in the flesh, they must not wage war after the flesh. He concludes by suggesting that the primary battle against the flesh and temptation occurs within the private sphere of the home, rather than in public settings like church.
31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live — December 24, 2023
CFC Messages · Dec 29, 2023 · 31m
The service focused on exalting God's name above all else, emphasizing that nothing else matters but His glory. The message repeatedly pointed to the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, declaring that through Him, sin and death have been defeated. The core call was for the congregation to cry out for a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit to live in the reality of that victory daily.
31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Understanding Satan’s Tactics: Deception & Discouragement — Ajay Chakravarthy — December 10, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Dec 11, 2023 · 31m
The sermon warns against Satan's tactics of deception, using biblical examples like the temptation in the Garden of Eden and the warning in Romans 8. The central message is that believers must not be deceived into thinking they can live in sin or according to the flesh without consequence. Instead, the speaker emphasizes that living by the Spirit leads to eternal life, while sin leads to death.
14mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Being on Guard Against Sin in Childlike Surrender — Dave Bertsch & Allan Daniel — November 26, 2023
CFC Messages · Dec 1, 2023 · 14m
The speaker warns against spiritual complacency by examining the failures of Cain, Balaam, and Korah, drawing parallels to modern temptations. He emphasizes that a lack of love for one's brethren, greed (especially the love of money), and a desire for honor or status can lead to spiritual disaster. The core message is to remain vigilant against these subtle sins and maintain a heart of love and humility.
47mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus Said “I am the Door” — Ajay Chakravarthy — November 5, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Nov 6, 2023 · 47m
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian life is a process of continuous growth, illustrated by the concept of moving 'from faith to faith' and 'grace upon grace.' He uses the analogy of the door, referencing Jesus' declaration, and draws a parallel to the Passover observance in Egypt. Just as the blood on the doorposts protected the Israelites, believers must remain within the safety of Christ's door, acknowledging and removing all sin (leaven) to be protected.
2h 42mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live at Family Conference — September 22 - 24, 2023
CFC Messages · Sep 29, 2023 · 2h 42m
This session is a worship service focused on exuberant praise and corporate praise to God. The music and spontaneous prayers emphasize rejoicing in the Lord, acknowledging God's saving power, and calling for the Holy Spirit's fire to cleanse sin and prepare believers. Key themes include praising Christ's sacrifice and the continuous need for God's grace and presence.
59mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
1. God Blesses Us - to Make Us a Blessing -- Zac Poonen -- September 22, 2023
Zac Poonen · Sep 28, 2023 · 59m
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a constant awareness of the presence of Jesus Christ in all gatherings, rather than focusing on each other. He encourages the audience that God desires to elevate them to a higher standard of life so they can be a blessing to others. The sermon delves into the depth of Christ's sacrifice, explaining that He bore the punishment for sin by being forsaken by the Father, and that He redeemed believers from the curse of the law by being crucified.
4m 23sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
There is a Name Above All Names — RLCF Praise Live -- September 17, 2023
CFC Messages · Sep 21, 2023 · 4m 23s
The song repeatedly proclaims that the name of Jesus is the most glorious and precious name. It emphasizes that this name brings salvation, freedom from sin, and light to the way. The message concludes by asserting that while all other names and things will pass away, the name of Jesus will forever remain.