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19mAjay Chakravarthy · Jun 9
38mAjay Chakravarthy · Apr 13
36mAjay Chakravarthy · Feb 16
44mAjay Chakravarthy · Nov 26
46mAjay Chakravarthy · Oct 21
34mAjay Chakravarthy · Jan 21
1h 33mAjay Chakravarthy · Dec 9
28mAjay Chakravarthy · Aug 18
37mAjay Chakravarthy · Jun 1
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.
19mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jun 9, 2020 · 19m
The speaker encourages listeners to accept all of Scripture as God's Word, rather than reinterpreting passages to fit personal comfort. He uses examples from Matthew 15 and Luke 16 to warn against being a 'weed'—someone who gets offended or justifies themselves before men rather than submitting to the truth of God's Word. Ultimately, the message stresses that discipleship requires being willing to offend others, even family, in order to obey God rather than people.
38mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Apr 13, 2020 · 38m
The speaker emphasizes that God speaks to us through specific words, warning that spiritual deafness or preoccupation with worldly approval can cause us to miss these divine messages. He draws parallels from scripture, noting that the devil attempts to steal the 'word of the kingdom,' and that God may use difficult circumstances, like adversaries, to capture our attention when we are spiritually drifting. The core message is to remain attentive to God's specific word.
36mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Feb 16, 2020 · 36m
The central message is that Christian faith must be grounded in the objective facts of God's Word rather than being dictated by fluctuating feelings. The speaker uses an enactment to illustrate how relying on feelings—such as guilt, anxiety, or discouragement—can lead to spiritual paralysis, whereas resting on scripture provides stability. True maturity in faith is demonstrated by continuing to walk with God's Word even when feelings are negative or when external affirmations are absent.
44mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Nov 26, 2019 · 44m
The central message is that the greatest treasure in life is valuing God's presence and glory above all else. The speaker draws parallels from scripture—such as Jesus desiring to show His glory and Moses insisting on God's physical presence over mere protection—to argue that God desires to be in the midst of His people, both individually and corporately. If we prioritize God's glory, it will become the most valued treasure in our lives.
46mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Oct 21, 2019 · 46m
The speaker uses the Israelites' journey through the Red Sea and subsequent complaints to illustrate the human tendency to forget God's provision and the faithfulness of leaders. He emphasizes that while the people initially celebrated God's deliverance, they quickly returned to grumbling, even after being provided for. The central message is that constant complaining and forgetting past miracles hinder faith, contrasting their initial worship with their later murmuring.
34mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jan 21, 2019 · 34m
The sermon contrasts the devotion of Mary with the distraction of Martha, emphasizing that the most necessary thing is to sit at Jesus's feet and listen to His words. The speaker draws parallels between Mary's reverence for Jesus and the need for believers to seek the 'words of eternal life' found only in knowing God and Jesus Christ. Ultimately, the message is to prioritize deep listening and spiritual rest over being overwhelmed by necessary but distracting tasks.
1h 33mCFC Bangalore Live
Ajay Chakravarthy · Dec 9, 2018 · 1h 33m
The sermon uses the biblical account of Lot's family escaping Sodom and Gomorrah to illustrate a choice: whether the congregation will choose to follow God's path or remain in the doomed city. The central message urges the listeners to heed God's call and choose the way of righteousness, drawing parallels to drawing near to the throne of grace through faith.
28mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Aug 18, 2016 · 28m
The speaker emphasizes that one's worthiness to God is not based on current perfection, citing Daniel's experience where he was seen as precious even before repentance. He encourages the audience to realize their own preciousness to the Lord, drawing parallels to labor pains (Galatians 4:19) as a sign of spiritual work. Ultimately, the message urges listeners to pay close attention to the Word, as it has the power to sustain weary souls and bring life-changing truth.
37mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jun 1, 2015 · 37m
The speaker discusses how to discern genuine filling of the Holy Spirit, arguing that true evidence is not found in external miracles or mannerisms, but rather in internal fruit like love, joy, and peace, and a hunger for the Word. He contrasts the external manifestations seen in the Old Testament (like Samson's strength) with the New Covenant experience, where the Spirit first fills the inside, and the overflow then ministers outwardly. Ultimately, the true sign is a witness of grace and wisdom that comes from within.