How God Evaluates a Church - Zac Poonen - August 26, 2018

Zac Poonen · Aug 26, 2018 · 53m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

8th March 2015 - Sunday Church Service @ CFC

CFC Messages · Mar 8, 2015 · 39m · CFC Bangalore Live

The speaker contrasts the worldly focus of many people regarding the Holy Spirit—associating it with earthly prosperity and power—with its true nature, which is an atmosphere of heaven characterized by praising God and serving Him. He emphasizes that when praying for answers, one must trust God's timing, remembering that it is not for us to know the appointed time. Ultimately, true salvation and the reception of the Spirit require nothing from us but honest acknowledgment of sin, contrasting with the idea that one must 'do' something to earn blessings.

A LIFE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT: 6.Repentance From Dead Works - Zac Poonen (ROMANIAN)

Zac Poonen · May 10, 2011 · 55m · CFC India

The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life requires more than just intellectual belief or outward religious activity; it demands control over one's speech. He draws parallels between a child's lack of value sense and Christians who focus on worldly things over heavenly treasures. Ultimately, the message stresses that controlling one's tongue is paramount, as the ability to speak rightly reflects one's spiritual depth and devotion to God.

Holding Fast Our Assurance Until the End - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Sep 29, 2025 · 36m · CFC India

Peace and Joy in the Holy spirit Part 3of4 by Zac Poonen (Malayalam)

Zac Poonen · Nov 4, 2010 · 14m · CFC India

The sermon discusses the presence of God and the nature of the Kingdom of God, drawing a parallel between mundane tasks and spiritual devotion. The speaker emphasizes that one can be in God's presence while performing ordinary duties, suggesting that true connection is not limited to formal worship settings. The core message revolves around the concept of the Kingdom of God being a source of peace.

A LIFE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT: 4.Loving The Truth To Be Saved - Zac Poonen (ROMANIAN)

Zac Poonen · May 10, 2011 · 55m · CFC India

The sermon emphasizes that true salvation and protection from deception come from loving the truth and maintaining a pure devotion to Jesus Christ. The speaker draws parallels from scripture, noting that the church should treat its members like a pure bride prepared for Christ's return, and that this devotion requires speaking hard truths, even when difficult. Ultimately, true devotion means desiring nothing in heaven or on earth except the presence of Jesus.

March 4 | Daily Devotion | An Ambition To Please God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Mar 3, 2024 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message is that a Christian's ultimate ambition must be to be well-pleasing to God, rather than achieving worldly success or experiencing supernatural miracles. The speaker contrasts the Israelites, who experienced daily miracles but were not pleasing to God, with Jesus, who lived a sinless life over 30 years, which earned the Father's praise. True spiritual ambition means overcoming sin, complaining, and lust, even if it means foregoing visible miracles.

12th October, 2014 - The Holy Spirit Helps The Bride Make Herself Ready - Santhosh Poonen

Santosh Poonen · Oct 12, 2014 · 2h 16m · CFC Bangalore Live

Without Faith it is Impossible to Please God - Ajay Chakravarthy - July 30, 2018

Ajay Chakravarthy · Aug 3, 2018 · 46m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The central message is that pleasing God does not require spectacular or extraordinary acts of service; rather, it is found in living an ordinary life that is pleasing to Him. The speaker draws parallels from Jesus's life, noting that God commended Him after thirty years of ordinary living, not just during His ministry years. True discipleship involves letting people see the ordinary, faithful life being lived out, not just hearing about it.

Do You Know the Holy Spirit? -- Santosh Poonen -- November 15, 2020

Santosh Poonen · Nov 16, 2020 · 51m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker discusses the purity of the church, contrasting the genuine early church with modern corruptions and 'other Jesuses' that twist scripture. He emphasizes that the church's ministry must constantly draw people back to their first love in Christ, drawing parallels to the spiritual struggle of swimming upstream against worldly currents. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to remain in a constant battle against the world's pressures to stay focused on the Kingdom of Heaven.

The Lord Will Provide All Your Need - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jan 29, 2024 · 51m · CFC India

The central message emphasizes that the proper 'dress' for God's presence is humility, which must be worn toward God and one another. The speaker stresses that true humility leads to victory over sin, citing scripture like 1 Peter 5:5. He encourages continuous spiritual disciplines, including seeking more humility, meditating on God's mercy, and being continually filled with the Holy Spirit while daily taking up the cross by dying to self.

Jeremy Utley - Expect God's Help in My Secular Work

Jeremy Utley · Apr 14, 2021 · 11m · NCCF Church

The central message is that Christian work, even secular employment, has eternal significance if done correctly. To earn reward from the Lord, one must serve with a good attitude—characterized by friendly, helpful, and cooperative feelings—and with the motive of pleasing God, not people. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that spiritual battles in the workplace are internal, against self-will and selfishness, requiring the strength of the full armor of God.

Be Filled with the Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen - April 7, 2019

Zac Poonen · Apr 9, 2019 · 1h 12m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

Jesus invites all who are thirsty to come to him and drink, emphasizing that receiving this life is a matter of trust rather than works. The speaker stresses that true spiritual desire should be to bless others, not to gain personal reputation or ministry recognition. Ultimately, the message calls for a life of being 'dead to the world,' focused solely on the Savior's eyes.

August 3 | Daily Devotion | Preserving The Anointing Of The Holy Spirit Till The End | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Aug 2, 2024 · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions

The sermon warns against pursuing money, using the example of Elisha and his servant Gehazi. Gehazi, motivated by greed, tried to gain wealth and ended up with spiritual leprosy, illustrating that chasing money leads to spiritual ruin. The speaker advises believers to maintain a pure heart, recognizing that true spiritual gifts and anointing are not bought or sold, and that humility, even through suffering or loss, is often what God uses to keep us grounded.

Our Heavenly Father Disciplines Those He Loves — Ajay Charkravarthy — September 14, 2025

Ajay Chakravarthy · Sep 15, 2025 · 50m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The sermon emphasizes that enduring discipline is a sign of God's love and is necessary for spiritual maturity, drawing heavily from Hebrews 12. The speaker urges listeners to run the race of faith with endurance, fixing their eyes on Jesus who endured the cross. He illustrates this by referencing David's experience with a famine, showing that sometimes hardship points to a specific sin that needs addressing.

Being Good And Faithful Till The End - Sanjay Poonen

Sanjay Poonen · Dec 28, 2023 · 20m · CFC India

The central message emphasizes that true faithfulness and goodness are what matter at the judgment seat of God, not worldly success or achievements. The speaker urges the young to remember this principle, noting that faithfulness is tested in small things. He encourages everyone to study the Bible regularly, using modern tools to look up verses, as righteousness and faithfulness are deeply connected.

Living As Jesus Lived: 1.The Holy Spirit Sets Us Free - Zac Poonen (Romanian)

Zac Poonen · Jun 13, 2014 · 1h 4m · CFC India

The speaker argues that many modern Christian teachings are incomplete, comparing them to a portrait of Jesus missing vital pieces. He emphasizes that true Christian life must follow the Word of God completely, not just partially. He stresses that believers should prioritize following Jesus in the present life rather than just securing a place in heaven, and that the church must model Christ's example by rejecting materialism and financial dependence.

25th March 2018 - Taking The Yoke Of Jesus

CFC Messages · Mar 25, 2018 · 1h 28m · CFC Bangalore Live

The sermon emphasizes that the ultimate purpose of human life is to worship God, focusing on the worthiness of Jesus Christ, who is depicted as the King of Kings. The speaker draws heavily on Revelation 5 to illustrate that only the Lamb, who was slain, is worthy to receive all power, riches, and glory. The message concludes with gratitude for God's faithfulness, guidance through the Holy Spirit, and the opportunity to worship.

Elisha: The Holy, Humble, Anointed Man of God - Zac Poonen | Hindi

Zac Poonen · Jun 2, 2021 · 58m · CFC India

The speaker emphasizes that true knowledge of the truth, as taught by Jesus, leads to freedom from sin, not merely intellectual understanding. He cautions against those who claim knowledge of the New Covenant but live by Old Covenant ideals or who seek personal gain rather than Christ's glory. Using Elisha as an example, the speaker highlights that God calls capable, working individuals—like the twelve disciples—and that true service comes from being called by God, not from a desire to be full-time ministers or from academic credentials.

Jeremy Utley - A Life of Reverent Humility Before God

Jeremy Utley · Sep 13, 2021 · 26m · NCCF Church

The central message is that a defining mark of a Christian life should be reverent humility before God. Drawing from Isaiah 52 and 53, the speaker emphasizes that just as the world will eventually marvel at Christ's exaltation, believers must take personal responsibility for their own tendency to neglect God. True humility requires recognizing that we, individually, are often the ones who fail to esteem Christ, which is the key to living a life marked by reverence.

Jeremy Utley - Don't Despise the Holy Spirit's Anointing on Others

Jeremy Utley · Aug 12, 2020 · 14m · NCCF Church

The speaker cautions against developing a jealous or critical heart when witnessing the ministry or spiritual gifts of others. Drawing parallels from Jesus's hometown reception and the disciples' reaction to miracles, he emphasizes that believers must receive God's word and the works of others' lives as if it came directly from the Lord. Ultimately, the message urges believers to prioritize seeking the approval of God over seeking the notice or praise of men.

September 11 | Daily Devotion | Pleasing God by Resisting Temptation | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Sep 10, 2024 · 6m · CFC Daily Devotions

The central message is that pleasing God through a quiet, faithful life is more valuable than any visible ministry or accomplishment. Drawing from Jesus's life, the speaker emphasizes that God values hidden faithfulness—such as praying for one's family or submitting quietly—over public displays of religious achievement. Believers should focus on pleasing God in the small, unseen moments rather than seeking prominence.

The True Body of Christ is Conceived by the Holy Spirit — Santosh Poonen — October 30, 2022

Santosh Poonen · Oct 31, 2022 · 1h 10m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker emphasizes that while Jesus is willing to heal and cleanse from pain, believers must focus on the greater purpose God has for their lives, which surpasses any immediate answer or temporary suffering. He warns against the church assimilating with the world's culture, using the celebration of Halloween as a specific example. The core message is to remain pure in Christ, echoing Ephesians 5's call to have nothing to do with the works of darkness.

A Soul Who Would be Like the Master -- RLCF Praise Live -- May 18, 2025

CFC Messages · May 24, 2025 · 3m 55s · River of Life Christian Fellowship

This appears to be a worship or praise session focusing on the exemplary life and ministry of Jesus Christ. The lyrics praise Jesus for his powerful teachings, healing miracles, and ultimate sacrifice. The central theme is emulating the master's life, which involved prayer, compassion for humanity, and a willing sacrifice.