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24mJosh McGuire · Aug 23
46mAnnie Poonen · Aug 20
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Aug 19
29mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Aug 18
44mOlu Talabi · Aug 17
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Aug 14
31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Aug 12
53mSantosh Poonen · Aug 10
1h 7mZac Poonen · Aug 6
30mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Aug 5
45mAjay Chakravarthy · Aug 4
24mAjay Chakravarthy · Aug 1
52mZac Poonen · Jul 30
27mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jul 29
1h 2mSantosh Poonen · Jul 28
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jul 23
39mOlu Talabi · Jul 22
52mAnnie Poonen · Jul 19
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jul 15
28mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jul 14
16mOlu Talabi · Jul 9
31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jul 7
33mAjay Chakravarthy · Jul 5
1h 1mZac Poonen · Jul 2
24mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Josh McGuire · Aug 23, 2020 · 24m
The speaker shares three spiritual truths learned from his experience working in the military justice system as a paralegal. He emphasizes that God's judgments are perfectly just, illustrating this with his own difficult role in prosecuting crimes. He encourages the audience to judge with a fear of God, suggesting that personal conviction and acknowledging guilt can weigh heavily on judgment.
46mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Annie Poonen · Aug 20, 2020 · 46m
The speaker encourages listeners to meditate on God's loving-kindness and tender mercies by recalling past blessings and remembering scripture. She emphasizes that God's faithfulness sustains us through life's difficulties, assuring listeners that He will guide them through current fears and challenges, such as homeschooling or global crises. The central message is to rest in God's enduring goodness.
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Aug 19, 2020 · 16m
The central message encourages believers to guard their hearts diligently, as they are the source of life. The speaker contrasts worrying about future concerns with choosing to praise God regardless of circumstances, citing examples like Joshua and Caleb and Paul in prison. Ultimately, true confidence comes not from planning one's own life, but from trusting in the Father in heaven who controls all circumstances, aiming to be a delight to God amidst complaint.
29mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Aug 18, 2020 · 29m
The service focused heavily on worship, gratitude, and prayer, emphasizing the faithfulness of God and the saving power of Jesus' resurrection. The speaker encouraged the congregation to surrender all aspects of their lives—including worries, finances, and future plans—to God, trusting Him to complete the good work He started. A central theme was finding rest by fixing one's eyes on Christ, and being called to live as a light and salt in the world.
44mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Olu Talabi · Aug 17, 2020 · 44m
The central message is that the life pleasing to God is characterized by perpetual thanksgiving and praise, regardless of circumstances. The speaker emphasizes that true praise must come from a heart determined to worship God no matter what—whether things are good or difficult. This requires the Holy Spirit to search our hearts to ensure our praise remains steadfast, mirroring the unwavering praise of Jesus even before his crucifixion.
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Aug 14, 2020 · 16m
The central message is a deep call to examine one's heart to ensure that Jesus Christ is valued above everything else. The speaker emphasizes that while the default answer to loving Jesus is 'yes,' one must honestly assess if other things—like ministry roles or worldly achievements—have become more important. True grounding comes from rooting one's life solely in Jesus, allowing God to be 'all in all' by submitting everything to Him.
31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
transcribingCFC Messages · Aug 12, 2020 · 31m
This video is a collection of worship songs performed live by River of Life Christian Fellowship. It features various hymns and praise songs, including 'See What a Morning' and 'I Sing Praises to Your Name,' designed for corporate worship.
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
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.
1h 7mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · Aug 6, 2020 · 1h 7m
The speaker emphasizes that the core promises of the New Testament are Jesus' ability to save people from sin and the promise of being baptized with the Holy Spirit and fire. He warns that many Christians focus on old covenant promises of earthly blessings, neglecting the internal transformation offered by Christ. To receive this saving power and filling, one must seek God earnestly and wholeheartedly, mirroring the diligence shown when seeking earthly needs.
30mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Aug 5, 2020 · 30m
The service focused heavily on drawing people into a deep, personal encounter with God's presence and power through Jesus' name. Key themes included casting cares upon the Lord, seeking His glory to dwell in marriages and homes, and praying for revival and healing in all areas of life. The message emphasized that true life and hope are found only in Christ and His kingdom.
45mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Aug 4, 2020 · 45m
The sermon uses the story of Jonah and the accounts of the Syrian army to illustrate that there is an easier way to Nineveh than the difficult path Jonah took. The speaker emphasizes that instead of reacting with fear or anger, one should respond to opposition or hardship with kindness, mirroring how Elisha treated the Syrian army. This approach avoids escalating conflict and instead leads to a peaceful resolution.
24mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Aug 1, 2020 · 24m
The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual understanding, like seeing a majestic mountain when blind, requires the opening of the heart by God. He draws parallels from scripture, highlighting the woman's faith in anointing Jesus' feet, which demonstrated a profound, unprompted love. Ultimately, the message urges listeners to choose discipleship by denying earthly desires to fully experience the worthiness and love of Jesus, as following Him requires a conscious choice.
52mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · Jul 30, 2020 · 52m
The central message is that seeking the Kingdom of God and His righteousness first is the key to receiving all other earthly needs from God. The speaker clarifies that the Kingdom of God is defined not by external actions like missionary work, but by 'righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit' (Romans 14:17). True righteousness comes from the Holy Spirit, not from personal effort or adherence to the law.
27mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jul 29, 2020 · 27m
The service focused heavily on worship, acknowledging God's majesty and worthiness through praise. The speaker guided the congregation in praying for unity, spiritual renewal, and deliverance from doubt and fear. Key requests included divine healing, an end to the pandemic, and a deeper passion for evangelism and selfless service to others.
1h 2mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jul 28, 2020 · 1h 2m
The central message is that understanding the 'why' behind our actions is more crucial than adhering to the 'what' (rules or rituals). The speaker draws a parallel between the Old Covenant, which focused on 'what should you do,' and the New Covenant, which is rooted in understanding God's purpose, which is ultimately expressed as 'because I love you.' This understanding of divine love should guide all aspects of life, from personal devotion to community gathering.
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
transcribingCFC Messages · Jul 23, 2020 · 16m
This video is a live worship service featuring several songs, including 'You Are God Alone' and 'Refiner's Fire.' It serves as a collection of praise music from the River of Life Christian Fellowship.
39mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Olu Talabi · Jul 22, 2020 · 39m
The central message is that the believer's ultimate focus in all aspects of life, regardless of circumstances, should be to glorify God the Father. Drawing from Jesus' prayer in John 12:28, the speaker emphasizes that this must be a deep, heartfelt conviction, not just a spoken statement. He warns against self-centered motives, urging the audience to make God's glory the primary concern in every decision.
52mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Annie Poonen · Jul 19, 2020 · 52m
The message emphasizes the vital importance of maintaining a consistent prayer life, especially amidst life's uncertainties and daily distractions. The speaker assures the audience that God is always waiting for us in His presence, unlike human relationships. She encourages listeners to make prayer a top priority by utilizing small, scattered moments throughout the day—such as while cooking or getting ready—to keep a constant connection with God.
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
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.
28mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jul 14, 2020 · 28m
This service is a worship experience centered on the profound love of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that salvation and life are found not in personal effort, but entirely through Christ's sacrifice. The message repeatedly calls for believers to live in freedom, acknowledging that sin has been defeated by Christ's power, and directs prayers for the Holy Spirit, healing, and the continuation of the gospel.
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Olu Talabi · Jul 9, 2020 · 16m
The central message emphasizes that believers are new creations in Christ, leaving the old life and its sins behind. The speaker urges listeners to renew their minds by reckoning that they are no longer the same person, constantly putting off the old self and putting on Christ. This transformation is a daily process requiring the Holy Spirit's help to live in the new life offered by Jesus.
31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jul 7, 2020 · 31m
The sermon emphasizes that the ultimate goal of Christian life is to glorify God's name, which requires surrendering all earthly ambitions and self-pleasing. The speaker prays for the church to live for God's kingdom, asking for divine help to overcome sin, break Satan's bonds, and foster deep unity within the body of Christ. Key themes include reliance on the Holy Spirit for comfort and the necessity of forgiveness and reconciliation.
33mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jul 5, 2020 · 33m
The sermon contrasts the human tendency to desire 'better' things with the sufficiency of what God has already provided. Using the example of Elijah's expected return, the speaker emphasizes that God's promises are fulfilled in ways that often surpass human expectations. Ultimately, the message stresses that true completeness comes not just from outward appearances, but from an internal foundation built on God's promises and the Holy Spirit.
1h 1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · Jul 2, 2020 · 1h 1m
The speaker warns that merely wanting to avoid hell is insufficient for true salvation; one must not neglect the greatness of the salvation offered in Christ. He emphasizes that true understanding requires experiencing God's promises, not just knowing the verses. The central theme is entering into God's original, first-day Sabbath rest—a time of fellowship with God—before engaging in service, which prevents spiritual exhaustion and complaint.