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10mJanuary 30 | Daily Devotion | The Danger Of Addictions | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 29
51mThe Lord Will Provide All Your Need - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 29
9mJanuary 29 | Daily Devotion | Do Not Yield To The Downward Pull Of Your Flesh | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 28
7mJanuary 28 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Is Interested In The Inside Of Your Cup | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 27
1h 4mFear Of God And His Blessings | தேவனுக்கு பயப்படுத்தலும் அதன் ஆசிர்வாதமும் | Victor | Tamil
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 24
13mJanuary 20 | Daily Devotion | Take Sin Seriously | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 19
3m 23sJesus Paid It All — RLCF Praise Live — January 14, 2024
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Jan 18
12mJanuary 18 | Daily Devotion | Submit To God By Submitting To His Word | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 17
23mNo Stalemate in the War Against Satan — Santosh Poonen — January 7, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Jan 8
18mDo Not Wrestle Against Flesh — David Bertsch — January 7, 2024
David Bertsch · Jan 8
14mJanuary 3 | Daily Devotion | New Covenant Is The Inner Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 2
14mJanuary 1 | Daily Devotion | God Has Provided Something Better For Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 31
31mRLCF Praise Live — December 24, 2023
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Dec 29
21mRealizing Our True Purpose | 2.God's Solution In Jesus | ಯೇಸುವಿನಲ್ಲಿ ದೇವರ ಸಹಾಯ | Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 18
31mUnderstanding Satan’s Tactics: Deception & Discouragement — Ajay Chakravarthy — December 10, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Dec 11
14mBeing on Guard Against Sin in Childlike Surrender — Dave Bertsch & Allan Daniel — November 26, 2023
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Dec 1
1h 11mBeing A Vessel Of Honour | கனத்துக்குரிய பாத்திரமாக இருப்பது | Victor | Tamil | Brother's Meeting
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Nov 23
18mRealizing Our True Purpose | 1. Our Problem of Sin | ನಮ್ಮ ಪಾಪದ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ | Santosh Poonen | Kannada
Santosh Poonen · Nov 22
47mJesus Said “I am the Door” — Ajay Chakravarthy — November 5, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Nov 6
2h 42mRLCF Praise Live at Family Conference — September 22 - 24, 2023
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Sep 29
1h 0mThe Way To The Tree Of Life | ஜீவ விருட்சத்திற்கு போகும் வழி | Victor
Victor · Sep 29
59m1. God Blesses Us - to Make Us a Blessing -- Zac Poonen -- September 22, 2023
Zac Poonen · Sep 28
4m 23sThere is a Name Above All Names — RLCF Praise Live -- September 17, 2023
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Sep 21
10mRealizing Our True Purpose | 4.God's Power in Us | Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Sep 15
August 5 | Daily Devotion | Idolatry Is Spiritual Adultery | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen teaches that idolatry constitutes spiritual adultery against God, drawing a parallel between unfaithfulness in marriage and unfaithfulness in our devotion to God. The message calls believers to recognize idolatry in their lives and turn from it in repentance to restore their relationship with God.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
January 30 | Daily Devotion | The Danger Of Addictions | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 29, 2024 · 10m
The message warns against the dangers of all forms of addiction, using the Fall in Eden as an analogy for how seemingly good desires (food, sex, knowledge) can lead to sin. The speaker emphasizes that addiction, whether to food, sex, or pornography, follows a 'law of diminishing returns,' trapping the individual in a cycle of craving more. Ultimately, the message stresses that one must take radical, immediate steps to break free, as God will not stop a person from making destructive choices.
51mCFC India
The Lord Will Provide All Your Need - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 29, 2024 · 51m
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.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
January 29 | Daily Devotion | Do Not Yield To The Downward Pull Of Your Flesh | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 28, 2024 · 9m
Man is uniquely created with both the dust of the earth (the downward pull) and the Spirit (the upward pull), giving him conscience and the ability to choose. The central message warns that yielding to the downward pull—whether through sin, addiction, or twisting scripture to justify sin—leads away from God. Believers must use scripture not to find comfort in sin, but to pursue holiness.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
January 28 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Is Interested In The Inside Of Your Cup | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 27, 2024 · 7m
Jesus commended the Pharisees for their external adherence to law and their public testimony, but He warned that this external piety could mask internal hypocrisy. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual examination must look at the 'inside of the cup,' focusing on hidden thoughts, attitudes toward others and money, and the underlying motives for all actions. Ultimately, all actions, even the simplest, must be done for the glory of God.
1h 4mCFC India
Fear Of God And His Blessings | தேவனுக்கு பயப்படுத்தலும் அதன் ஆசிர்வாதமும் | Victor | Tamil
CFC Messages · Jan 24, 2024 · 1h 4m
The central message is that having the fear of God is essential for navigating life's dangers, which are compared to snares, nets, and chains. The speaker emphasizes that this fear acts like a spiritual sense, allowing one to detect worldly temptations, flattery, and sin. By maintaining a fear of God, believers can escape the traps set by the world's pleasures, riches, and honors, as exemplified by Joseph's faithfulness.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
January 20 | Daily Devotion | Take Sin Seriously | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 19, 2024 · 13m
The central message urges believers to focus on pressing toward Christlikeness rather than seeking approval from others or dwelling on past failures. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual growth requires taking sin with utmost seriousness, recognizing that the cost of sin is the blood of Jesus Christ, not merely a symbolic sacrifice. This seriousness about sin and a passion for Christlikeness should drive believers to possess every area of their lives.
3m 23sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus Paid It All — RLCF Praise Live — January 14, 2024
CFC Messages · Jan 18, 2024 · 3m 23s
The song emphasizes the complete atonement achieved by Jesus, who paid for all sins. The lyrics repeatedly contrast the 'crimson stain' of sin with the cleansing power of Jesus' sacrifice, which washes it white as snow. The central message is that redemption is solely through Christ's payment and death.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
January 18 | Daily Devotion | Submit To God By Submitting To His Word | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 17, 2024 · 12m
The central message emphasizes the absolute necessity of submitting to God's authority, drawing parallels from paying taxes to Caesar and apologizing for past wrongs. The speaker stresses that unresolved issues, like unconfessed sin or lack of obedience, act like a chain hindering spiritual progress. He urges listeners to teach their children obedience and to live lives free from debt or unfulfilled obligations to anyone but God.
23mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
No Stalemate in the War Against Satan — Santosh Poonen — January 7, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Jan 8, 2024 · 23m
The speaker emphasizes that believers must maintain a 100% commitment to God, leaving no area of life unconquered by Satan's influence. Drawing parallels from scripture (2 Corinthians 10 and Joshua 1), he urges the congregation to view the coming year as a gift from God, requiring constant vigilance and spiritual warfare. The central message is to avoid a 'stalemate' in the battle against sin and the enemy.
18mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Do Not Wrestle Against Flesh — David Bertsch — January 7, 2024
David Bertsch · Jan 8, 2024 · 18m
The speaker emphasizes the critical importance of continually paying attention to the Word of God to avoid drifting away, drawing parallels between the Israelites' need for divine vision and the church's need for the Lord's voice. He focuses heavily on 2 Corinthians 10, teaching that while believers walk in the flesh, they must not wage war after the flesh. He concludes by suggesting that the primary battle against the flesh and temptation occurs within the private sphere of the home, rather than in public settings like church.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
January 3 | Daily Devotion | New Covenant Is The Inner Life | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Jan 2, 2024 · 14m
The central message emphasizes that the New Covenant focuses on the inner life, which is revealed by the Holy Spirit, rather than mere human understanding or adherence to external doctrines. The speaker argues that possessing knowledge without revelation leads to a life that cannot overcome sin, contrasting this with the experiential faith of the early church. Ultimately, salvation depends on cleaning the heart and inner life, as God looks at the heart, not just outward appearance.
14mCFC Daily Devotions
January 1 | Daily Devotion | God Has Provided Something Better For Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 31, 2023 · 14m
The message contrasts the miraculous, external blessings of the Old Covenant with the superior gift provided in the New Covenant. The central message is that the greatest blessing is dwelling in the Father's presence, which brings fullness of joy. To attain this, believers must actively lay aside sin and worldly weights, following the example of Jesus who daily took up his cross.
31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live — December 24, 2023
CFC Messages · Dec 29, 2023 · 31m
The service focused on exalting God's name above all else, emphasizing that nothing else matters but His glory. The message repeatedly pointed to the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, declaring that through Him, sin and death have been defeated. The core call was for the congregation to cry out for a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit to live in the reality of that victory daily.
21mCFC India
Realizing Our True Purpose | 2.God's Solution In Jesus | ಯೇಸುವಿನಲ್ಲಿ ದೇವರ ಸಹಾಯ | Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 18, 2023 · 21m
The central message is that human efforts to atone for sin through good deeds are insufficient because they cannot meet God's standard of perfection. The only solution is the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who lived a sinless life and died for our sins. Through His death and resurrection, God not only forgives us (justification) but also defeats death and the devil, offering us eternal life.
31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Understanding Satan’s Tactics: Deception & Discouragement — Ajay Chakravarthy — December 10, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Dec 11, 2023 · 31m
The sermon warns against Satan's tactics of deception, using biblical examples like the temptation in the Garden of Eden and the warning in Romans 8. The central message is that believers must not be deceived into thinking they can live in sin or according to the flesh without consequence. Instead, the speaker emphasizes that living by the Spirit leads to eternal life, while sin leads to death.
14mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Being on Guard Against Sin in Childlike Surrender — Dave Bertsch & Allan Daniel — November 26, 2023
CFC Messages · Dec 1, 2023 · 14m
The speaker warns against spiritual complacency by examining the failures of Cain, Balaam, and Korah, drawing parallels to modern temptations. He emphasizes that a lack of love for one's brethren, greed (especially the love of money), and a desire for honor or status can lead to spiritual disaster. The core message is to remain vigilant against these subtle sins and maintain a heart of love and humility.
1h 11mCFC India
Being A Vessel Of Honour | கனத்துக்குரிய பாத்திரமாக இருப்பது | Victor | Tamil | Brother's Meeting
CFC Messages · Nov 23, 2023 · 1h 11m
The central message is that believers must strive to be vessels of honor by cleansing themselves from sin and worldly distractions. Drawing from 2 Timothy 2:20-21, the speaker emphasizes that to be truly useful to the Master, one must avoid worldly chatter, iniquity, youthful lust, and quarrels. Failing to cleanse oneself from sin risks turning a vessel of pure gold into one of dishonor, like earthly jars.
18mCFC India
Realizing Our True Purpose | 1. Our Problem of Sin | ನಮ್ಮ ಪಾಪದ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ | Santosh Poonen | Kannada
Santosh Poonen · Nov 22, 2023 · 18m
The core message is that human life on Earth is merely preparation for eternity, which is the ultimate 'job' or exam. God created humanity in His image so we could share in His nature, but sin—defined as choosing our own way over God's—broke this fellowship. Since all have sinned, we are all guilty, and the punishment is separation from God, making understanding this sinfulness crucial before hearing the good news.
47mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus Said “I am the Door” — Ajay Chakravarthy — November 5, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Nov 6, 2023 · 47m
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian life is a process of continuous growth, illustrated by the concept of moving 'from faith to faith' and 'grace upon grace.' He uses the analogy of the door, referencing Jesus' declaration, and draws a parallel to the Passover observance in Egypt. Just as the blood on the doorposts protected the Israelites, believers must remain within the safety of Christ's door, acknowledging and removing all sin (leaven) to be protected.
2h 42mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live at Family Conference — September 22 - 24, 2023
CFC Messages · Sep 29, 2023 · 2h 42m
This session is a worship service focused on exuberant praise and corporate praise to God. The music and spontaneous prayers emphasize rejoicing in the Lord, acknowledging God's saving power, and calling for the Holy Spirit's fire to cleanse sin and prepare believers. Key themes include praising Christ's sacrifice and the continuous need for God's grace and presence.
1h 0mCFC India
The Way To The Tree Of Life | ஜீவ விருட்சத்திற்கு போகும் வழி | Victor
Victor · Sep 29, 2023 · 1h 0m
The sermon explains that the way to the Tree of Life, representing eternal life or the likeness of Christ, is guarded by a flaming sword. To partake in this divine nature, one must allow this sword to fall daily upon self-will, lust, selfishness, and pride. The speaker uses the example of the Rich Young Ruler to illustrate that external righteousness is insufficient; one must be willing to carry the cross, which requires renouncing love for self, money, and pleasure.
59mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
1. God Blesses Us - to Make Us a Blessing -- Zac Poonen -- September 22, 2023
Zac Poonen · Sep 28, 2023 · 59m
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a constant awareness of the presence of Jesus Christ in all gatherings, rather than focusing on each other. He encourages the audience that God desires to elevate them to a higher standard of life so they can be a blessing to others. The sermon delves into the depth of Christ's sacrifice, explaining that He bore the punishment for sin by being forsaken by the Father, and that He redeemed believers from the curse of the law by being crucified.
4m 23sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
There is a Name Above All Names — RLCF Praise Live -- September 17, 2023
CFC Messages · Sep 21, 2023 · 4m 23s
The song repeatedly proclaims that the name of Jesus is the most glorious and precious name. It emphasizes that this name brings salvation, freedom from sin, and light to the way. The message concludes by asserting that while all other names and things will pass away, the name of Jesus will forever remain.
10mCFC India
Realizing Our True Purpose | 4.God's Power in Us | Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Sep 15, 2023 · 10m
The central message is that true Christian life requires more than just forgiveness; it demands a transformation to resist the attraction of sin, which is the root problem of the soul. This transformation is achieved not through personal effort, but through the power of the Holy Spirit dwelling within, enabling believers to live as Christ lives through them. Furthermore, believers are called to persevere through failure, get back up, and use the Bible to grow while sharing the good news with others.