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12mWords of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & Dave Bertsch -- August 29, 2021
Olu Talabi · Sep 4
13mWords of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & Chetan Chadalavada -- August 22, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · Aug 28
1h 5mHow Jesus Lived Under Grace -- Zac Poonen -- August 22, 2021
Zac Poonen · Aug 23
22mWords of Encouragement -- Santosh Poonen & David Lane -- August 8, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Aug 14
53mJesus is Building His Church with Jewels -- Ian Robson -- June 30, 2021
Ian Robson · Jul 1
45mRich in Mercy (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- May 19, 2021
Annie Poonen · May 20
1h 6mGod's Wonderful Message in 'Ephesians' -- Zac Poonen -- May 5, 2021
Zac Poonen · May 6
19mWords of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & Chetan Chadalavada -- April 18, 2021
Olu Talabi · Apr 24
16mWords of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & Olu Talabi -- March 14, 2021
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Mar 20
20mWords of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & David Lane -- March 7, 2021
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Mar 11
42mThe Humble Alone Enter God's Kingdom -- Olu Talabi -- March 7, 2021
Olu Talabi · Mar 8
1h 7mElders: Primary Requirements for Effective Ministry -- Zac Poonen -- March 6, 2021
Zac Poonen · Mar 7
18mWords of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & Chetan Chadalavada -- February 21, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · Feb 26
40mThe Year of God's Favor (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- January 20, 2021
Annie Poonen · Jan 21
57mBehold the Glory of God's Humility -- Santosh Poonen -- January 17, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Jan 18
17mWords of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy, Chetan Chadalavada, Santosh Poonen -- December 13, 2020
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Dec 17
12mCHOICE: 2. Choose Humility -- Santosh Poonen -- November 24, 2020
Santosh Poonen · Dec 10
52mHe Didn't Bring You This Far to Leave You -- Santosh Poonen -- November 29, 2020
Santosh Poonen · Nov 30
51mThe Ministry of Decreasing and Being a Help -- Santosh Poonen -- November 1, 2020
Santosh Poonen · Nov 2
24mWords of Encouragement - Ajay Chakravarthy & Dave Bertsch - September 20, 2020
Ajay Chakravarthy · Sep 23
49mOur Relation to Earthly Authorities - Olu Talabi - September 20, 2020
Olu Talabi · Sep 20
53mJesus is Either Everything to You or Nothing At All - Santosh Poonen - August 9, 2020
Santosh Poonen · Aug 10
16mWords of Encouragement - Olu Talabi & David Lane - July 12, 2020
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Jul 15
19mWords of Encouragement - Olu Talabi, Dave Bertsch, Ajay Chakravarthy - May 10, 2020
River of Life Christian Fellowship · May 14
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.
12mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & Dave Bertsch -- August 29, 2021
Olu Talabi · Sep 4, 2021 · 12m
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian boldness to stand for the Lord comes from a consistent, private walk with God, not just from knowledge. Drawing from Acts 4, he notes that the disciples' boldness was evident after their private fellowship with Jesus. He warns against the danger of spiritual pride, using the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector to illustrate that God favors the humble confession of sin and mercy over self-righteous boasting.
13mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & Chetan Chadalavada -- August 22, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · Aug 28, 2021 · 13m
The speaker encourages the congregation to take the word preached as personally directed by the Lord, emphasizing that God speaks to each individual. He draws heavily on Isaiah 66, noting that God looks upon the humble and contrite spirit, which is proven not by outward mannerisms but by obedience to God's word. True grace is linked to true humility, which allows a person to confess sin rather than masking it with false humility.
1h 5mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
How Jesus Lived Under Grace -- Zac Poonen -- August 22, 2021
Zac Poonen · Aug 23, 2021 · 1h 5m
The speaker argues that grace is often misunderstood, asserting that it is not merely unmerited favor but a condition under which sin cannot rule. He uses Jesus' life on earth as an example, noting that Jesus lived by example, not by exercising his divine power. True grace, according to the speaker, is received by the humble, as scripture teaches that God opposes the proud. Therefore, overcoming sin requires embracing humility and acknowledging that one's ability to live righteously is dependent on God's grace.
22mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Santosh Poonen & David Lane -- August 8, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Aug 14, 2021 · 22m
The speaker emphasizes that the most important message is pointing people to Jesus, exemplified by John the Baptist's declaration, "Behold the Lamb of God." He draws a parallel between John's ability to focus on this core message and the need for believers today to resist distractions. A key theme is the necessity of a "decreasing mentality"—the willingness to diminish oneself so that Christ can increase, as seen in John 3:30.
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus is Building His Church with Jewels -- Ian Robson -- June 30, 2021
Ian Robson · Jul 1, 2021 · 53m
The speaker reflects on the joy of fellowship and the history of the church's growth, drawing parallels to the building of Jesus's body. He emphasizes that the church's completion is marked by receiving grace upon grace, referencing Zechariah's vision of the top stone. The core message encourages believers to remain humble and rooted in God's grace, citing passages like Zechariah 4 and the covenant promises to show God's enduring faithfulness.
45mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Rich in Mercy (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- May 19, 2021
Annie Poonen · May 20, 2021 · 45m
The message emphasizes that building a godly home requires the quality of being full of mercy, drawing from the wisdom described in Proverbs. True understanding of God's mercy requires profound humility, recognizing that we do not deserve it. The speaker points to Jesus's life and death as the ultimate demonstration of God's boundless, undeserved mercy.
1h 6mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
God's Wonderful Message in 'Ephesians' -- Zac Poonen -- May 5, 2021
Zac Poonen · May 6, 2021 · 1h 6m
The speaker argues that Ephesians is one of Paul's most spiritually profound letters, contrasting the spiritual maturity required to understand its truths with the spiritual immaturity seen in the Corinthian church. He emphasizes that true spiritual growth involves discovering new areas of unchrist-likeness and that understanding God's mysteries—which are divine secrets revealed by the Spirit—requires humility and the fear of the Lord, as highlighted in Psalm 25. Ultimately, living a godly life is a secret revealed to the humble, not merely a matter of intellectual knowledge.
19mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & Chetan Chadalavada -- April 18, 2021
Olu Talabi · Apr 24, 2021 · 19m
The central message is that true spiritual strength is found not in personal ability, but in acknowledging one's weakness and relying entirely on Christ's power. The speaker corrects the common saying, emphasizing that when we are weak, Christ is strong, drawing from 2 Corinthians 12. He urges listeners to examine themselves, recognizing that our natural tendency is to trust in our own strength, whether through self-reliance or worldly means, rather than in the Spirit of Christ.
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & Olu Talabi -- March 14, 2021
CFC Messages · Mar 20, 2021 · 16m
The central message is a call to move away from spiritual lukewarmness and self-reliance, urging listeners to embrace complete dependence on God. Drawing parallels from scripture—Jacob wrestling with God, the warning to Laodicea, and Paul correcting Peter—the speaker emphasizes that true spiritual life requires humility and a willingness to be corrected. The ultimate hope is that the Lord is building His church with those who remain in complete dependence on Him, mirroring the remnant described in Jeremiah.
20mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & David Lane -- March 7, 2021
CFC Messages · Mar 11, 2021 · 20m
The central message emphasizes that true humility is not merely an outward appearance but a deep, internal disposition tested by obedience. The speaker draws from Philippians 2 and Psalm 131, asserting that genuine humility means thinking of others as more important than oneself, being obedient even to small requests, and maintaining a childlike dependence on God. This internal humility is what God truly sees, unlike worldly perception.
42mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Humble Alone Enter God's Kingdom -- Olu Talabi -- March 7, 2021
Olu Talabi · Mar 8, 2021 · 42m
The speaker emphasizes that while being born again through faith in Christ is essential for entering God's kingdom, Jesus also established other necessary conditions. Specifically, he highlights the profound importance of humility, stating multiple times that one must receive the kingdom as a little child. The message urges listeners to take this call to humility seriously, recognizing it as a condition alongside conversion.
1h 7mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Elders: Primary Requirements for Effective Ministry -- Zac Poonen -- March 6, 2021
Zac Poonen · Mar 7, 2021 · 1h 7m
Effective ministry, particularly preaching the Word, must stem from a genuine burden, likened to a mother carrying a baby. Preaching without this burden is considered empty talk, and speakers should be careful not to overextend their message once the core point is made. Ultimately, ministry should be done in humility, recognizing that God builds the church, not the individual speaker.
18mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & Chetan Chadalavada -- February 21, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · Feb 26, 2021 · 18m
The message encourages listeners to embrace spiritual weakness and reliance on God's power rather than relying on visible strength or self-sufficiency. Drawing from Isaiah 50 and Psalm 139, the speaker emphasizes that true guidance comes when we admit our inability to see the future, trusting instead in God's pre-written, loving plan for our lives. This trust allows us to walk by faith rather than by sight.
40mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Year of God's Favor (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- January 20, 2021
Annie Poonen · Jan 21, 2021 · 40m
The message encourages listeners to view the coming year as a time of God's favor, drawing parallels from Luke 4 and Deuteronomy 11. The central theme emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a 'poverty of spirit'—a deep, daily recognition of one's spiritual neediness before God. This humility is presented as the key to entering God's kingdom, which is ultimately found in Christ's righteousness and glory.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Behold the Glory of God's Humility -- Santosh Poonen -- January 17, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Jan 18, 2021 · 57m
The central message is that the mission of the church is to follow the specific commission given by the Father, just as Jesus was sent. True discipleship is defined by keeping God's commandments and obeying the Father's will, rather than pursuing personal initiatives or good deeds that fall outside that divine mandate. Jesus' example, particularly in resisting temptation and performing miracles only when commanded, shows that obedience to the Father's word is paramount.
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy, Chetan Chadalavada, Santosh Poonen -- December 13, 2020
CFC Messages · Dec 17, 2020 · 17m
The speaker encourages the congregation to be continually growing in their spiritual life, warning against complacency with any current level of anointing or blessing. Drawing from examples like Paul's growth and the story of Apollos, the message emphasizes that believers should never be satisfied with what they currently possess, but should instead seek a greater anointing and deeper knowledge of Christ's glory. The ultimate goal is to keep pressing forward in faith and humility.
12mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CHOICE: 2. Choose Humility -- Santosh Poonen -- November 24, 2020
Santosh Poonen · Dec 10, 2020 · 12m
The speaker emphasizes that humility is a crucial choice, second only to choosing Christ, and it is what unlocks God's blessings and the Kingdom of Heaven. Humility is defined not by actions or words, but by the mindset of recognizing that all possessions, talents, and achievements are gifts from God. By humbly placing Jesus first and recognizing the ultimate worthlessness of worldly accolades, one gains true eternal value and grace.
52mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
He Didn't Bring You This Far to Leave You -- Santosh Poonen -- November 29, 2020
Santosh Poonen · Nov 30, 2020 · 52m
The sermon encourages believers to live lives of continuous sowing and labor, drawing parallels from Psalm 126's theme of joyful harvest. The speaker warns against complacency, urging the congregation to be actively planting in their lives and ministries rather than resting in the perceived success of others. Furthermore, he emphasizes that true spiritual impact comes from a place of profound humility and lowliness, which is the secret of heaven.
51mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Ministry of Decreasing and Being a Help -- Santosh Poonen -- November 1, 2020
Santosh Poonen · Nov 2, 2020 · 51m
The speaker draws lessons from the story of King Josiah, emphasizing that when we face hopelessness or sin, the response should be deep humility and weeping before the Lord. He encourages the congregation to take heart in the promise that God hears a broken heart, leading to restoration. Ultimately, he focuses on the memory verse, interpreting 'all my people will be righteous' not as a perfect, flawless life, but as a continuous, quality possession of God's grace and presence.
24mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement - Ajay Chakravarthy & Dave Bertsch - September 20, 2020
Ajay Chakravarthy · Sep 23, 2020 · 24m
The speaker urges listeners to examine their lives regarding how they receive God's word, warning against arguing over doctrines when their personal spiritual life lacks fruit. True reception of God's word comes with meekness and humility, recognizing it as the word of God, not man. Furthermore, the message emphasizes submitting to all authorities, both earthly and in the workplace, because God works all things together for the good of His children.
49mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Our Relation to Earthly Authorities - Olu Talabi - September 20, 2020
Olu Talabi · Sep 20, 2020 · 49m
The speaker advises Christians on how to approach earthly authorities and scripture with humility and meekness. He emphasizes that when studying God's word, one must approach it like a child, setting aside preconceived notions and biases to hear what the Holy Spirit intends. The core message is to receive teaching with a spirit of inquiry and submission, rather than a critical or argumentative mindset.
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus is Either Everything to You or Nothing At All - Santosh Poonen - August 9, 2020
Santosh Poonen · Aug 10, 2020 · 53m
The speaker encourages deep, personal study of scripture rather than relying solely on sermons. He emphasizes that true faith requires actively engaging with God's Word, using tools like concordances to explore context. The message draws from Psalm 116, highlighting that God is a nearby, accessible God who hears our prayers, and concludes by defining 'poor in spirit' through the example of humility and selflessness.
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement - Olu Talabi & David Lane - July 12, 2020
CFC Messages · Jul 15, 2020 · 16m
The message centers on the profound love of the Father, which can only be revealed by Jesus through the Holy Spirit. A key warning is given against loving the world, as this love is described as enmity with God and hinders the reception of the Father's love. The speaker encourages listeners to humble themselves, trust God's timing, and guard against worldly ambitions by focusing on the Spirit's work rather than personal plans.
19mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement - Olu Talabi, Dave Bertsch, Ajay Chakravarthy - May 10, 2020
CFC Messages · May 14, 2020 · 19m
The central message revolves around experiencing the peace that surpasses all understanding, which is not something that can be merely defined or theorized about. This profound peace is gifted by the Holy Spirit through the life and experience of Jesus Christ. The speaker contrasts the world's understanding of peace with the peace found in Christ, emphasizing that true peace comes through yielding oneself to God and living in His example, mirroring the humility shown by Jesus and Moses.