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1h 40mRLCF Family Conference 2026 — Session 8 — Livestream —August 1, 2026
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11mAugust 2 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Became A Curse So That We Can Be A Blessing | Zac Poonen
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1h 33mRLCF Family Conference 2026 — Session 5— Livestream —July31, 2026
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Aug 1
August 3 | Daily Devotion | Repentance Is The Mark Of Being Truly Born Again | Zac Poonen
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.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
March 23 | Daily Devotion | We Are Called To Condemn The World | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 22, 2026 · 12m
Based on the transcript, Zac Poonen teaches that Christians must draw a clear, sharp line between themselves and worldly values, just as Noah did when building the ark. He emphasizes that this separation must be lived out consistently through daily choices in speech, entertainment, dress, and relationships—not compromised for popularity or acceptance. Parents especially must model wholehearted devotion to God and maintain spiritual authority with their children by demonstrating through their lives that God is their primary concern, not worldly success.
1h 56mCFC Bangalore Live
22nd March 2026 - Building The Walls Of Jerusalem - Charles Banna
Charles Banna · Mar 22, 2026 · 1h 56m
A Sunday church service featuring worship songs and praise, with the congregation singing hymns focused on God's grace, redemption through Christ, and thanksgiving. The service emphasizes standing in God's grace, the sufficiency of the Savior, and worshiping God with joy and devotion.
58sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/YwE93CV6PPk #santoshpoonen 2Corinthians13:14
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 58s
True Christian community goes beyond mere physical togetherness; it requires a genuine oneness rooted in the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that the fellowship with the Holy Spirit is the necessary condition for this unity. He contrasts the outward togetherness of the original disciples with the deep, unified oneness believers are called to achieve.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/YwE93CV6PPk #santoshpoonen Train your children to stand for truth even if they're all alone
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m
The speaker encourages parents to instill a deep conviction in their children, teaching them to stand for truth regardless of social pressure or opposition. He emphasizes that believers must walk the narrow way based on Scripture, even when cultural trends attempt to reinterpret or discard biblical teachings. This commitment to truth must remain steadfast until Christ's return.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
March 22 | Daily Devotion | God Can Restore All That We Have Lost | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 10m
Based on David's recovery of all that was lost after an enemy raid (1 Samuel 30), Zac Poonen teaches that God restores what has been taken from us—spiritually, relationally, and materially. When we encourage ourselves in the Lord and seek His guidance, He enables us to recover everything lost through our own failures, backsliding, or the enemy's theft, just as Jesus recovered all that Satan stole from us. This principle extends to the church's recovery of apostolic truth over the centuries.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/YwE93CV6PPk #santoshpoonen Ephesians5:11 Having nothing to do with the works of darkness
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
The speaker urges Christians to be highly aware of the spiritual dangers surrounding them, warning them not to participate in the 'works of darkness' like Halloween. He emphasizes that believers must remain alert and sober because the enemy is actively trying to attack them, and they should not give him any opportunity.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/YwE93CV6PPk #santoshpoonen Hebrews4:15 Jesus is your example in every temptation you face
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
The central message is that believers, especially young men, should remember that Jesus was tempted in every way they are, making him able to sympathize with their struggles. When facing temptation, the believer is encouraged to reach out to Jesus in prayer. Furthermore, the speaker reminds the audience of God's will to abstain from sexual immorality.
54sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
March 21, 2026
CFC Messages · Mar 21, 2026 · 54s
The sermon emphasizes the perfect balance of God's character, highlighting that He is simultaneously righteous, just, merciful, and kind in all His actions. The core message is that God's justice, which requires us to reap what we sow, is always tempered by His mercy and kindness. Ultimately, the speaker encourages the listeners to call upon the Lord, as He is near to all who call on Him.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Luke15:28 God's can encourage someone else through your faith
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
The speaker uses the parable of the Prodigal Son to illustrate how one's faith can serve to encourage others. He emphasizes that instead of dwelling on past sins, we should use our experience to warn and strengthen others who are about to make similar mistakes. Our testimony can assure others that God's love is present even when they feel hopeless or lost.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen John7:37-39 God gave me His Holy Spirit when I least deserved it
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
The speaker refutes the idea that self-help is effective, asserting that God assists those who are completely helpless. He shares his personal testimony of receiving the Holy Spirit when he felt he deserved it the least, having repeatedly failed and felt hopeless. The central message is that God grants the Holy Spirit to those who are desperate and have no other hope.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Faith is to see God for who He really is!
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
The core message is that true faith is recognizing God's unchanging, everlasting love, especially when one has sinned or failed. The speaker emphasizes that faith is not about our own perceived hopelessness, but rather trusting that God can restore us despite our mistakes. Believing we are too far gone is what limits God's power to us.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Revelation13:8 Christ's sacrifice was before earth's foundation
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
God established the plan of salvation before the world's foundation, even before humanity sinned. This pre-ordained plan ensured that Christ's sacrifice was secured before any sin could occur. The message emphasizes that God's provision for salvation predates our actions and knowledge of Him.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Zephaniah3:17 Even when you can't hear God He's planning for you
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
The sermon emphasizes that God's love and planning for us continue even during periods of silence when we cannot hear His voice. While we might focus on our own mistakes and feel unseen, God is actively and lovingly working on our behalf. We must remember that His plans encompass these quiet times.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen John 17:23 God loves imperfect you perfectly, right now!
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
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Luke15:18-20 With God is the one place you'll always be loved
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m
The sermon emphasizes that the Father's love is everlasting, even when the younger son has sinned greatly and feels unloved by the world. The speaker teaches that the place where one is always loved is in the presence of God, and the church must reflect this reality. Knowing God is present is how sinners recognize this everlasting love.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Luke15:18-19 Let God turn your failure into desire for Him alone
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
The sermon uses the parable of the Prodigal Son to illustrate how failure can lead to a profound change in perspective and relationship with God. The younger son's journey, marked by failure, ultimately resulted in a deep desire to be in his father's presence, a transformation not seen in the older brother. This encourages the audience that God can use our failures and helplessness to accomplish something in our lives.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Luke22:31-32 Jesus gave Satan permission to sift you
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
Jesus explains that Satan has permission to test or 'sift' a believer, but this testing is actually an opportunity for growth. The core message is that if a person's faith remains strong through these trials, the evil or difficulty brought by the devil will ultimately result in an even greater measure of good. Faith in God's promises is the key that transforms adversity into blessing.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Luke22:31-32 Faith allows for failure. Jesus is praying for you!
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 59s
The central message is that true faith is robust enough to withstand failure, drawing from Jesus' prayer for Simon. God's power is so great that He allows trials, even the possibility of falling, because He knows that the core of the believer's faith will not break. Therefore, faith is seen as something that can endure failure and is essential for building God's purposes.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Romans8:28 God brings good even out of evil itself!
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
The central message is that God has a divine capacity to bring good out of evil, not merely in spite of it. The speaker emphasizes a deeper level of faith where God actively uses the very evil experiences and actions of our past to build something good in us.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Rom8:28 When God says all things, He means ALL things!
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
The speaker emphasizes that when God says 'all things,' He encompasses the past, present, and future. He stresses that while the facts of the past are unchangeable, one must exercise a deep level of faith to trust that God can work even those unchangeable past events together for their ultimate good.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
March 21 | Daily Devotion | Disciplining Our Body Is Very Important To Run The Christian Race
Zac Poonen · Mar 20, 2026 · 12m
Zac Poonen teaches that disciplining the body is essential for running the Christian race successfully, drawing on 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. Using the example of Olympic athletes who practice self-control in eating, sleeping, and training, he emphasizes that believers must similarly discipline their bodies in three key areas—food, sleep, and sexuality—to avoid disqualification at the end. He illustrates practical discipline through fasting, which breaks slavery to food, builds compassion for the hungry, and strengthens spiritual authority, citing Jesus and the early church as models of balanced discipline.
16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Learning Humility from Jesus & Fixing Our Eyes on Him — Olu Talabi & Chetan C — March 15, 2026
Olu Talabi · Mar 20, 2026 · 16m
The message emphasizes learning humility from Jesus, noting that the greatest in God's kingdom is the most humble, as stated in Matthew 18:4. Humility is not inherent but must be learned through trials and testing, mirroring Jesus' own self-emptying nature described in Philippians 2. Ultimately, the speaker advises believers to adopt a servant's heart, remembering that their identity is that of a servant to win souls, rather than being defined by status or achievement.
1h 11mCFC India
Following Christ's Example In Submission - Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Mar 20, 2026 · 1h 11m
The speaker encourages the congregation to reflect on their personal spiritual growth, drawing parallels between the Israelites in Judges 2 and the current church body. He emphasizes that knowing the Lord and recognizing the work God has done for the church is an individual responsibility, not a collective one. The message warns against forgetting God's work and falling into the trap of worshipping 'money' rather than God.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
March 20 | Daily Devotion | Repentance From Pride And Rebellion Against Authority | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 19, 2026 · 13m
Repentance means a complete 180-degree turn from sin and rebellion against God's authority, not just a partial change of direction. Zac Poonen explains that sin originated with pride and rebellion (exemplified by Lucifer), and true repentance requires the same passionate commitment to God that was formerly directed toward sin and worldly pursuits. He emphasizes that humility is central to the Christian life, warns against pride in all its subtle forms, and calls out that many churches fail to preach repentance, leaving believers in an endless cycle of sin and forgiveness rather than experiencing genuine transformation.