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59sSantosh Poonen · Feb 18
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Feb 18
52sSantosh Poonen · Feb 13
57sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 11
29mAjay Chakravarthy · Feb 9
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Feb 9
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16mDavid Bertsch · Jan 12
41mAjay Chakravarthy · Jan 5
3m 20sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Dec 25
4m 11sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Dec 25
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Dec 20
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 · Feb 18, 2025 · 59s
The message emphasizes that God has prepared things for every area of life—marriage, home, and church—that are beyond human imagination. Since we cannot see these things ourselves, God reveals them to us through the Holy Spirit, guiding us to live in His presence today rather than waiting for a distant future. The speaker encourages the audience to be filled with the Holy Spirit to experience God's provision in their current relationships.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Feb 18, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker emphasizes that the baptism in the Holy Spirit should not be treated as an optional addition to the Christian life. Instead, a life continually filled with the Holy Spirit is presented as the core reality of discipleship and finding Jesus. He encourages the congregation to view this fullness not as an 'icing on the cake,' but as the very essence of Christian living.
52sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13, 2025 · 52s
The central message is that believers, especially the young, should constantly pray to be filled with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit's purpose is not to guarantee worldly success, but rather to transform the individual into the likeness of Jesus, enabling them to fulfill God's greater plan for their lives.
57sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 11, 2025 · 57s
The Holy Spirit desires that you view Jesus' discipline as a source of joy, similar to how one might appreciate being corrected by a loving shepherd. The message warns that discipline can come through godly people, bosses, or any circumstance, and the response matters. Believers should respond to loving rebuke with gratitude, echoing Job 5:17, rather than defensiveness.
29mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Feb 9, 2025 · 29m
The speaker encourages listeners to examine where their faith is currently leaning, contrasting two types of trust. He uses the examples of Jacob and Naaman to illustrate that true faith is not transactional—believing God only for earthly blessings—but rather a complete reliance on God Himself, viewing Him as the essential crutch for life. The core message is to trust in the Lord completely, leaning on Him alone rather than on personal understanding or the favor of people.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 9, 2025 · 1m 1s
The presence of the Shepherd brings an absence of fear. If fear enters your life, it indicates a distance from the Shepherd, suggesting you have wandered away or sent him away. The message encourages listeners to return to Jesus, no matter what activity they are engaged in, because the Shepherd is actively looking for them to lead them back to safety.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 6, 2025 · 1m
The central message is that Jesus is the 'light of the world' and the source of life. Just as one candle can light another, bringing oneself near Jesus allows one to receive the light of life. The secret to having purity, love, joy, and peace is simply to follow Jesus and come near him.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 6, 2025 · 1m
The central message is a personal testimony of remaining dependent on Jesus when He returns. The speaker encourages listeners to be found individually leaning on their beloved, rather than being preoccupied with personal plans or worldly activities. This individual reliance forms the visible picture of the church to the world.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 5, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker uses the story of Ruth to illustrate a profound commitment to following Jesus. Ruth's declaration to Naomi—'where you go I will go'—is presented as a model for the response God desires from us. This commitment means following Jesus wherever He leads, viewing His people as our own, and being ready to follow Him to the end.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 5, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker addresses the modern tendency to disregard biblical teachings, specifically regarding women's roles in teaching and authority within the church. Using Mary as an example, the message emphasizes that true discipleship is about following Christ regardless of institutional recognition or authority. The core message is to adhere strictly to what is written in God's Word.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 5, 2025 · 1m 1s
The central message is that Jesus's sacrifice was not merely for salvation to heaven, but for the believer to follow Him closely. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus gave up everything so that the believer could follow Him wherever He goes, right up to His throne.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 5, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker warns that Christ's return will not be a prolonged event but sudden, like the twinkling of an eye, as described in 1 Corinthians 15:52. This suddenness emphasizes the need for believers to be prepared and actively following Christ at all times. The message stresses the urgency of maintaining a constant state of readiness for His return.
4m 16sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 5, 2025 · 4m 16s
This appears to be a musical worship session focused on building a life and home centered around Christ. The lyrics express a desire for God's presence to be the foundation, emphasizing themes of love, favor, and finding joy through service to others. The overall message is one of reliance on Christ as Lord and Master in every aspect of life.
2m 13sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 5, 2025 · 2m 13s
The central theme of this passage is dedicating one's life and efforts to others. The speaker repeatedly prays for the ability to live for others, suggesting a life of self-forgetfulness and service. The message emphasizes that all actions should be done for the benefit of others.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 4, 2025 · 59s
The speaker discusses the concept of God's will for one's life, using the example of Jesus continuing in submission despite potential readiness for ministry or marriage. Practically, this means learning to say 'no' to other people's desires or paths when God has drawn a specific circle or will for you.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 4, 2025 · 1m
The central message contrasts personal desires with the will of God. The speaker notes that even seemingly good aspirations, such as building a ministry or having a godly marriage, are secondary to fulfilling the will of the Father. Jesus' earthly mission was not based on personal will but on executing the will of God.
52sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 4, 2025 · 52s
The speaker warns that we will eventually stand before the Judgment seat of Christ, where we will have to account for our lives. Therefore, 'redeeming the time' does not mean making grand, immediate plans, but rather dedicating our entire lives to doing only what God desires.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 4, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker advises single individuals that God has a specific purpose for them while they are unmarried. If they focus too much on marriage, they risk missing this unique opportunity, as marriage itself will not solve the underlying issues. The goal is for God to perfect an aspect of the image of Christ in the individual, whether they rush into marriage or wait for it.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Feb 4, 2025 · 1m 1s
The message emphasizes the urgency of 'redeeming the time' because the world is becoming increasingly evil. Instead of merely waiting for the end, a Christian's response to the surrounding evil should be to actively make the most of their time for God's purposes. This proactive use of time is the appropriate response to the deteriorating state of the world.
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
David Bertsch · Jan 12, 2025 · 16m
The central message is the necessity for believers to continually seek 'the things above'—focusing on heavenly realities rather than earthly concerns. The speaker draws heavily from Colossians 3, emphasizing that since believers have died with Christ, they must put off the old self (sinful practices) and put on the new self characterized by compassion, kindness, humility, and love. This transformation must begin at home and permeate all aspects of life.
41mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jan 5, 2025 · 41m
The central message is that believers should strive to live lives that fulfill God's perfect and unbelievable plans for them, ensuring they have no regrets in eternity. The speaker uses the analogy of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly and the story of Abraham to illustrate that personal plans, even if they seem good, can deviate from God's best will. He urges the audience to constantly check if their current path aligns with the Lord's perfect will.
3m 20sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Dec 25, 2024 · 3m 20s
This video features a worship song, "Take My Life and Let It Be," which is a dedication of the singer's entire life to God. The lyrics express a desire to consecrate every moment, action, voice, and possession to the Lord's service. It is a commitment to living wholly for God's glory.
4m 11sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Dec 25, 2024 · 4m 11s
The message emphasizes that true peace and blessing are found when one dedicates everything—body, soul, and heart—to sacrifice on the altar. To achieve rest and contentment, one must walk in the light of God's word and willingly do His will. This surrender is presented as the only path to being truly blessed.
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Dec 20, 2024 · 17m
The speaker meditates on the glorious end times described in Revelation, focusing on the ultimate victory over evil and the new heaven and earth. He contrasts the future hope of being like Christ (1 John 3:2) with the immediate call to unity and living in the Father's presence, drawing heavily on John 17 and Romans 8 to emphasize that our present focus should be on Christ's glory and the unity He desires for His followers.