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1h 3mHow to Pray Without Ceasing -- Zac Poonen -- August 28, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 29
1h 20mYoung People: Grace Can Enable You to Live Victoriously -- Zac Poonen -- August 27, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 27
14mWords of Encouragement — Olu Talabi & Chetan Chadalavada — August 21, 2022
Olu Talabi · Aug 26
33mRLCF Praise Live -- August 21, 2022
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Aug 24
53mAccepted by God and Keeping A Good Conscience -- Zac Poonen -- August 21, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 22
42mSome Lessons from Old Testament Examples (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- August 17, 2022
Annie Poonen · Aug 20
16mWords of Encouragement — Ajay Chakravarthy & David Lane — August 14, 2022
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Aug 19
31mRLCF Praise Live -- August 14, 2022
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Aug 17
1h 8mHow The Lord Planted His Churches Through CFC -- Zac Poonen -- August 14, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 16
1h 29m1. Being a Christ-Like Husband -- Zac Poonen -- August 10, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 12
1h 12mThe Blessed Life of the New Covenant -- Zac Poonen -- August 7, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 8
38mBreaking of Bread is a Covenant -- Zac Poonen -- August 6, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 8
56mChrist Became a Curse That We Might Become a Blessing -- Zac Poonen -- August 3, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 4
28mWords of Encouragement — Santosh Poonen & Sunil Poonen — July 31, 2022
Santosh Poonen · Aug 4
33mRLCF Praise Live -- July 31, 2022
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Aug 3
57mThe Grace in Which We Stand and Overcome -- Zac Poonen -- July 31, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 1
15mMake Sure That God is Hearing Your Prayers -- Zac Poonen -- July 27, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jul 29
3h 41mRLCF Praise Live at Discipleship Conference 2022 (with Children's Songs) -- July 22-24, 2022
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Jul 28
1h 26m7. RLCF Discipleship Conference 2022 Q&A -- Zac Poonen -- July 24, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jul 26
1h 8m6. Building the Church as a Body -- Zac Poonen -- July 24, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jul 26
1h 13m5. Pride and Humility -- Zac Poonen -- July 23, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jul 26
56m4. Building a Godly Home -- Zac Poonen -- July 23, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jul 26
1h 6m2. What Jesus Really Suffered on the Cross -- Zac Poonen -- July 23, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jul 25
1h 11m3. The New Covenant -- Zac Poonen -- July 23, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jul 25
1h 3mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
How to Pray Without Ceasing -- Zac Poonen -- August 28, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 29, 2022 · 1h 3m
The central message emphasizes taking God's commands, such as praying without ceasing, with utmost seriousness and persistence. The speaker warns against giving up halfway or dismissing commands as impossible, asserting that true love for Christ is proven by obedience to His commandments. He encourages believers to strive for deep obedience rather than settling for a shallow, half-hearted faith.
1h 20mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Young People: Grace Can Enable You to Live Victoriously -- Zac Poonen -- August 27, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 27, 2022 · 1h 20m
The central message is that young people can live victoriously by understanding that Jesus Christ sympathized with our weaknesses because he was tempted in every point as we are. The speaker emphasizes that knowing this truth, found in Hebrews 4:15, allows believers to overcome discouragement and self-condemnation. He encourages the audience to seek assurance of salvation and to look to the cross as the ultimate example of deliverance.
14mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement — Olu Talabi & Chetan Chadalavada — August 21, 2022
Olu Talabi · Aug 26, 2022 · 14m
The central message emphasizes that God chooses people not because of their merit or the greatness of their circumstances, but purely out of His love and faithfulness. The speaker draws assurance from scripture, noting that even when believers sin, God's mercy promises restoration if they repent. True security is found in confessing sins and trusting in God's unwavering grace, which is paralleled by the confidence shown in scripture when facing overwhelming odds.
33mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live -- August 21, 2022
CFC Messages · Aug 24, 2022 · 33m
The sermon emphasizes that true praise should come from a heart filled with the Holy Spirit, not just a performance. The speaker encourages the congregation to move beyond corporate worship to a deeply personal relationship with God, drawing parallels to Hannah's faith and the invitation to approach God's throne of grace. Ultimately, the message calls for reliance on Christ's grace and the indwelling Holy Spirit for strength in all circumstances.
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Accepted by God and Keeping A Good Conscience -- Zac Poonen -- August 21, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 22, 2022 · 53m
The central message is that true acceptance by God is based solely on Christ's finished work, not on personal good works or moral comparison. The speaker urges listeners to return to the foundation of grace found in Romans, recognizing that all people, regardless of perceived goodness, are equally sinful. Spiritual growth requires a constant, humble pursuit of Christ-likeness, leading to the discovery of previously unknown sins.
42mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Some Lessons from Old Testament Examples (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- August 17, 2022
Annie Poonen · Aug 20, 2022 · 42m
The speaker emphasizes that the Old Testament is not obsolete but serves as an example for believers, illustrating God's patience and humanity's failings, such as discontentment and unbelief. The core message is that just as God prepared Israel through covenants and laws, we are called to emulate Abraham's faith and immediate obedience to God's promises and commands, believing that victory is possible for every individual.
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement — Ajay Chakravarthy & David Lane — August 14, 2022
CFC Messages · Aug 19, 2022 · 16m
The speaker emphasizes that life is divinely planned, urging listeners to take their spiritual lives seriously because eternity is irreversible. He recounts his own journey from sin to confession, stressing the necessity of confessing sins to establish a solid foundation in Christ. The message concludes by highlighting the vital role of the church body in nourishing believers toward maturity and acknowledging that all spiritual gifts and abilities are received from God, not self-generated.
31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live -- August 14, 2022
CFC Messages · Aug 17, 2022 · 31m
This service was a time of worship, praise, and deep corporate prayer, focusing on the glory of God and the hope of Christ's return. The speakers repeatedly emphasized trusting God's constant care, overcoming fear and doubt, and dedicating their lives to Him. Specific prayers were offered for spiritual freedom, healing, financial provision, and the unity within marriages.
1h 8mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
How The Lord Planted His Churches Through CFC -- Zac Poonen -- August 14, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 16, 2022 · 1h 8m
The speaker recounts the history of the CFC church, emphasizing that God builds His church not through human cleverness, education, or wealth, but through the power of the Holy Spirit. True discipleship requires radical repentance—a 180-degree turn away from self-will toward God's way. He warns against merely having the 'form' of godliness without genuine inner transformation.
1h 29mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
1. Being a Christ-Like Husband -- Zac Poonen -- August 10, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 12, 2022 · 1h 29m
The sermon emphasizes that husbands must act as leaders, drawing parallels from scripture to establish the man's role in the home and church. Key points include that a man must always see God first, before seeing his wife, and that husbands must intervene when their wives disobey God's commands, as Adam failed to do. Ultimately, men are called to be strong leaders in all areas of life.
1h 12mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Blessed Life of the New Covenant -- Zac Poonen -- August 7, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 8, 2022 · 1h 12m
The speaker argues that true Christian life is found not merely in studying the Word or performing religious duties, but in embracing the 'way of the cross' and the 'new covenant.' He emphasizes that the goal is not perfection in one's own strength, but a daily desire to become more like Christ, recognizing that ministry is secondary to the life itself. This transformation is facilitated by the Holy Spirit, moving believers from the legalistic focus of the Old Testament to the grace-filled calling of sonship.
38mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Breaking of Bread is a Covenant -- Zac Poonen -- August 6, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 8, 2022 · 38m
The speaker traces the concept of 'covenant' from biblical history, citing examples like the rainbow after the flood, the covenant with Abraham (circumcision), and the covenant with Israel (shedding blood). He argues that Jesus established the New Covenant at the Last Supper, where breaking bread symbolized his body being broken for sin. The central message is a warning that many Christians treat the elements of worship, like breaking bread, as mere empty rituals without understanding the profound commitment and reality of the covenant established by Christ.
56mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Christ Became a Curse That We Might Become a Blessing -- Zac Poonen -- August 3, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 4, 2022 · 56m
The sermon contrasts the curses incurred by sin in Genesis, distinguishing between sins that harm only the self (Genesis 3) and those that harm others (Genesis 4), arguing the latter are more serious. The speaker then pivots to Galatians 3, emphasizing that Christ became a curse for humanity by enduring crucifixion, which was required by Mosaic Law. Ultimately, Christ's perfect life, including being tempted in every way we are, allowed him to overcome sin through the power of the Holy Spirit and grace.
28mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement — Santosh Poonen & Sunil Poonen — July 31, 2022
Santosh Poonen · Aug 4, 2022 · 28m
The speaker urges the congregation to recognize the current 'time of visitation' from God, warning against spiritual complacency like the religious leaders who missed Jesus's ministry. He advises believers to live differently by being transformed through the renewing of their minds, emphasizing that true self-assessment involves measuring one's value by dependence on God, not by past victories or achievements.
33mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
transcribingRLCF Praise Live -- July 31, 2022
CFC Messages · Aug 3, 2022 · 33m
This video is a worship service featuring various songs and moments of prayer. It serves as a collection of praise music from River of Life Christian Fellowship, focusing on themes of God's sustaining grace and worship.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Grace in Which We Stand and Overcome -- Zac Poonen -- July 31, 2022
Zac Poonen · Aug 1, 2022 · 57m
The central message is that maintaining unbroken fellowship with God requires absolute honesty, which is presented as more crucial than perfect holiness. The speaker warns against pretense and hypocrisy, urging listeners to confess faults directly to God rather than blaming others, citing the example of Adam. True discipleship involves living openly in the light of God's truth.
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Make Sure That God is Hearing Your Prayers -- Zac Poonen -- July 27, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jul 29, 2022 · 15m
The central message is that for God to hear our prayers, we must ensure there is no sin or wrong attitude in our hearts. The speaker emphasizes that harboring wickedness, wishing evil on others, or being critical breaks the connection with God. Furthermore, before presenting our prayers, we must reconcile with any person we have offended, as this is a necessary condition for acceptable prayer.
3h 41mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live at Discipleship Conference 2022 (with Children's Songs) -- July 22-24, 2022
CFC Messages · Jul 28, 2022 · 3h 41m
This video is a collection of praise and worship songs from a Discipleship Conference, focusing heavily on themes of God's overwhelming love, the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, and reliance on His grace. The worship segments repeatedly emphasize that God is bigger than all problems and that believers find strength and victory through Christ's power, rather than their own efforts.
1h 26mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
7. RLCF Discipleship Conference 2022 Q&A -- Zac Poonen -- July 24, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jul 26, 2022 · 1h 26m
The speaker discusses various aspects of Christian living, including the necessity of humble service, using the example of foot washing as a non-ritualistic act of service. He advises that for fellowship, starting small in a home is ideal, with online participation being a good second option. Regarding fasting and prayer, announcing these times is acceptable as long as the motive is pleasing to God, not seeking human honor. Finally, he clarifies that New Testament prophecy is not about predicting the future but about building up, challenging, and comforting the hearers.
1h 8mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
6. Building the Church as a Body -- Zac Poonen -- July 24, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jul 26, 2022 · 1h 8m
The central message is that all human achievements, statuses, and glories are nothing before God, as illustrated by the story of Nebuchadnezzar. True value is found only in Jesus Christ, and the church must reflect this understanding by embracing humility and recognizing that every member is a 'zero' before God. The speaker warns that the desire to be recognized or to lead a church for personal glory will result in building only a useless congregation, not the true Body of Christ.
1h 13mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
5. Pride and Humility -- Zac Poonen -- July 23, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jul 26, 2022 · 1h 13m
The speaker discusses the nature of sin, arguing that the origin of sin in the universe was not in Adam's actions but in the thought of a high archangel, described in Isaiah 14 as the 'star of the morning.' He emphasizes that sin originates in the mind, not through action or word, and warns that neglecting one's thoughts will lead to a life that becomes formless and empty, mirroring the initial state of the earth.
56mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
4. Building a Godly Home -- Zac Poonen -- July 23, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jul 26, 2022 · 56m
The sermon outlines building a godly life and home using the metaphor of a building with three floors. The foundation is the assurance of God's forgiveness through Jesus Christ. The first floor requires a clean personal walk with God, demanding immediate confession of sin. The second floor is family life, emphasizing that parents must raise children with respect. The third floor is the church, which must integrate personal devotion (vertical) with mutual love (horizontal) to be a true body, not just a club or congregation.
1h 6mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
2. What Jesus Really Suffered on the Cross -- Zac Poonen -- July 23, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jul 25, 2022 · 1h 6m
The speaker argues that popular understanding of the crucifixion focuses only on the physical suffering, missing the true price paid for sin. He asserts that the punishment for sin is eternal separation from God, not physical torment. Therefore, only a suffering that covers this infinite debt—which he argues was not fully accomplished by the physical crucifixion—is sufficient. The message encourages deep meditation on the truth of sin's cost, drawing parallels to Jesus' profound grief in Gethsemane.
1h 11mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
3. The New Covenant -- Zac Poonen -- July 23, 2022
Zac Poonen · Jul 25, 2022 · 1h 11m
The speaker emphasizes that understanding the Old Testament is crucial because it provides lessons from the mistakes of others, preventing us from repeating those errors. He stresses that God is almighty but does not despise anyone, contrasting this with the devil who despises all. True spiritual growth is marked by decreasing judgment of others and increasing humility, which is evidenced by bearing fruit in one's life. Finally, he warns against self-condemnation, reminding listeners that they are bought with Christ's blood and have inherent value before God.