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2m 59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jul 29
35mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jul 27
14mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jul 5
16mWenhai Pan · Jul 2
3mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Jun 15
49mSantosh Poonen · May 29
4m 22sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · May 20
3m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · May 20
4m 21sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · May 20
35mDavid Bertsch · May 10
36mDavid Bertsch · May 4
3h 1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Apr 27
1h 16mZac Poonen · Apr 22
51mZac Poonen · Apr 22
47mZac Poonen · Apr 22
49mZac Poonen · Apr 22
2m 54sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Apr 15
4m 8sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Apr 8
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship · Apr 3
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Mar 21
1mSantosh Poonen · Mar 5
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Mar 5
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Mar 5
36sSantosh Poonen · Mar 5
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Repentance is the defining mark of a truly born-again Christian. Without genuine repentance—a turning away from sin with changed behavior—one's claim to conversion is hollow and superficial.
2m 59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jul 29, 2026 · 2m 59s
This video is a worship song expressing a deep desire to dwell constantly in God's presence. The lyrics repeatedly ask to be drawn near and remain where the divine glory resides, emphasizing that this closeness is more desired than worshipping from a distance.
35mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jul 27, 2026 · 35m
The message centers on acknowledging God's unwavering faithfulness and mercy through song and prayer. The speaker encourages the congregation to maintain a constant awareness of God's presence and to actively commit their lives as living sacrifices. Key actions include confessing sin, asking for the Holy Spirit's filling, and placing all burdens upon an altar.
14mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jul 5, 2026 · 14m
The central message emphasizes living as a light by doing all things without complaining or disputing, drawing heavily from Philippians 2:12-16. The speaker stresses that this requires an inward commitment to Christlikeness, citing Jesus' example in suffering and the need for ongoing faith—moving 'from faith to faith'—to achieve daily sanctification.
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Wenhai Pan · Jul 2, 2026 · 16m
The speaker draws parallels between the parable of the lost coin and God's deep care for His people, particularly the young generation. He emphasizes that being dedicated to the Lord, like a Nazarite, requires setting oneself apart from the world. Practically, he urges the congregation to guard their inner lives by taking them seriously, referencing 2 Timothy 2:20-21 which teaches that true value comes from cleansing oneself to be a vessel for honor and useful to the Master.
3mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Jun 15, 2026 · 3m
The central message revolves around the joy and power found in Christian fellowship, which is described as cleansing. This spiritual union allows believers to bear heavenly light by bringing their flesh 'upon the cross,' revealing hidden darkness. The sermon emphasizes that through this shared experience, they are strengthened in faith and sustained by God's holy word.
49mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · May 29, 2026 · 49m
The sermon recounts the lives of the Garratt sisters, highlighting their deep commitment to faith and separation from worldly influences. It emphasizes the importance of spiritual conviction, drawing lessons from their struggles and testimonies regarding holiness. The message urges listeners to be sensitive to convicting messages that stir a desperate desire for holiness.
4m 22sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · May 20, 2026 · 4m 22s
This video features a worship song expressing a deep desire for spiritual transformation and obedience to God's will. The lyrics repeatedly ask to be molded into God's image, finding rest and freedom from sin and death through His love. The central themes are yielding to God's guidance and living according to His word.
3m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · May 20, 2026 · 3m 1s
The speaker emphasizes the profound power of the name of Jesus, noting that even to sinners, it sounds like music. He teaches that Jesus's name is pure and holy, and through His blood, we can be cleansed from all unrighteousness. The message encourages listeners to confess any unconfessed sin and experience the life, health, and peace found in Christ.
4m 21sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · May 20, 2026 · 4m 21s
This video appears to be a worship service featuring congregational singing and praise, focusing on exalting God's glory over all the earth. The content is characterized by repetitive, uplifting praise choruses directed toward God's greatness and faithfulness.
35mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
David Bertsch · May 10, 2026 · 35m
The sermon explores the meaning of 'keeping one's garments' using passages from Revelation, concluding that the garments symbolize the purity and righteousness of the believer, which is cleansed by the blood of the Lamb. The speaker warns that failing to maintain this purity leads to compromise and shame, urging the congregation to remain watchful and spotless through Christ's righteousness. The message emphasizes examining oneself to avoid defiling the spiritual life given by God.
36mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
David Bertsch · May 4, 2026 · 36m
The speaker reflects on the principle of doing everything to the glory of God, referencing 1 Corinthians 10:31. He uses the story from Judges 17-18, concerning Micah's idolatry and the establishment of a false priesthood, to illustrate how people often do what is right in their own eyes. The passage highlights the danger of religious practices that are outwardly pious but inwardly corrupt and far from true devotion to God.
3h 1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Apr 27, 2026 · 3h 1m
The sermon encourages believers to recognize that everything on earth can become an idol, contrasting the fleeting beauty of worldly things with the peerless worth of Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that only the beauty and reality of Christ's heart can draw us away from these idols, leading to a life devoted entirely to Him. The message calls for a complete surrender to Christ, recognizing Him as the ultimate focus of life.
1h 16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · Apr 22, 2026 · 1h 16m
The speaker emphasizes that Christians must cultivate genuine joy, which stems not from outward appearance but from an inner conviction of forgiveness. He stresses that true happiness comes from having nothing held against any person, urging the audience to practice radical forgiveness, mirroring Jesus' prayer on the cross. This process of forgiving others is presented as essential for one's own spiritual growth and reconciliation with God.
51mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · Apr 22, 2026 · 51m
The speaker emphasizes that the true measure of a church is not its size, but whether it is gathered by the Holy Spirit in the name of Jesus. He recounts his own experience leaving a Baptist church and starting a new work with his wife, stressing that the focus must be on holiness and a right relationship with God rather than institutional affiliation or money. The message calls for a crucial decision regarding adherence to the Spirit's guidance over established doctrine.
47mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · Apr 22, 2026 · 47m
The speaker emphasizes that diligent Bible study is crucial because it reveals how God wants us to live, not just how to solve our problems. He teaches that the 'great mystery of godliness' is found in Christ coming in the flesh, which signifies that true holiness is not merely avoiding sin, but completely yielding one's self-will to God's will, as exemplified by Jesus in Gethsemane. This surrender of self-will is the essence of a holy life.
49mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zac Poonen · Apr 22, 2026 · 49m
The speaker draws from Ezekiel 22 to emphasize the need for a man willing to build a 'wall of separation' between the church and the world. He argues that the defining characteristic that separates humanity from animals is the conscience, which is given by the Spirit. Therefore, to be a man God desires, one must prioritize guarding their conscience above their mind or body, warning against treating the cleansing power of Christ's blood casually.
2m 54sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Apr 15, 2026 · 2m 54s
This video is a worship session focused on praising God's majesty and sovereignty. The lyrics express a deep sense of awe and unworthiness before God's throne. The central theme is dedicating one's entire life and self to worship and service of the King of Kings.
4m 8sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Apr 8, 2026 · 4m 8s
This is a worship song praising the Lord's divine nature and works throughout history and in times of need. The lyrics repeatedly exalt Him as the King of Glory, acknowledging His power in moments of testing, healing, and resurrection. The central message is one of humble adoration and crowning Him as Lord of all.
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CFC Messages · Apr 3, 2026 · 16m
The sermon emphasizes that true forgiveness comes through understanding God's own nature of forgiveness, rather than trying to perform it in one's own strength. Furthermore, the speaker urges believers to view the Lord's appearing not just as an escape from earthly troubles, but as a call to profound purification, striving to be fully like Christ in the time remaining. This purification leads to a life characterized by holiness, mirroring the worship of the redeemed casting their crowns before God.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
The central message is that God's love is unconditional and present, affirming that believers are loved perfectly right now, exactly as they are. The speaker challenges the common belief that one must become perfect or resemble Jesus before receiving God's love. Instead, God loves imperfect people just as much as He loves Jesus.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5, 2026 · 1m
The speaker addresses discouragement experienced when confronting the truth of the new covenant, advising that if the message is causing distress, the listener may have misunderstood it or the preaching needs adjustment. He emphasizes that the goal is to maintain a high standard of truth, even if it challenges the congregation's comfort.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5, 2026 · 1m 1s
The speaker argues that some teachings on grace diminish the necessary standard of truth, calling such teachings 'false grace.' True grace, according to the speaker, is not a way to excuse oneself from truth but rather God's power to live by the full standard of truth, which is even higher than the old covenant law. The message emphasizes that grace and truth must be understood together.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5, 2026 · 1m 1s
Jesus teaches that under the New Covenant, believers are always under an oath to tell the truth, unlike the Old Covenant where oaths were only sworn in specific settings. He emphasizes that God is always listening, meaning our words and intentions are always recorded and accountable to Him. This principle extends beyond formal settings into every aspect of our lives.
36sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5, 2026 · 36s
Reverence for God is not characterized by a somber or downcast demeanor. Instead, true reverence involves lifting one's eyes upward, focusing on God rather than personal failures or earthly concerns. This upward gaze reflects a heart focused on the divine, regardless of recent struggles.