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11mSincere Faith and Pure Love Builds Up the Church - Ajay Chakravarthy - February 14, 2016
Ajay Chakravarthy · Feb 18
15mWords of Encouragement - Ajay Chakravarthy & Dave Bertsch - December 8, 2019
Ajay Chakravarthy · Dec 9
44mUnshakeable Spirit-Filled Life - Part 2 — Ajay Chakravarthy — July 9, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jul 10
46mGold, Silver, and Precious Stones — Ajay Chakravarthy — March 26, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Mar 27
39mValuing Close Friendship With the Lord — Ajay Chakravarthy — June 26, 2022
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jun 26
42mSeek the Lord While He May Be Found — Ajay Chakravarthy — March 17, 2024
Ajay Chakravarthy · Mar 18
20mWaiting to Do a Great Thing? -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- January 3, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jan 5
34mBe On Guard - Ajay Chakravarthy - October 28, 2018
Ajay Chakravarthy · Oct 30
48mUnshakeable Spirit-Filled Life - Part 1 — Ajay Chakravarthy — July 2, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jul 3
21mWords of Encouragement — Ajay Chakravarthy & Santosh Poonen — April 9, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Apr 14
52mEntering the Kingdom of Heaven by Doing the Father’s Will — Ajay Chakravarthy — February 4, 2024
Ajay Chakravarthy · Feb 5
44mTake to Heart These Words, for It Is Your Very Life — Ajay Chakravarthy — July 14, 2024
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jul 14
47mTraveling with Faith and a Good Conscience — Ajay Chakravarthy — December 29, 2024
Ajay Chakravarthy · Dec 29
47mThe Blessing of Abraham -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- February 13, 2022
Ajay Chakravarthy · Feb 14
48mA Message From the Three Crosses — Ajay Chakravarthy — June 16, 2024
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jun 17
41mSpiritual Wake-up Call -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- April 24, 2022
Ajay Chakravarthy · Apr 25
22mWords of Encouragement - Ajay Chakravarthy & Dave Bertsch - March 29, 2020
Ajay Chakravarthy · Mar 31
50mAre You Ready to Meet Jesus -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- October 13, 2024
Ajay Chakravarthy · Oct 14
42mDo You Wish to Get Well? — Ajay Chakravarthy — July 06, 2025
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jul 7
43mShe Said, "Yes, I Will Go" - Ajay Chakravarthy - September 1, 2019
Ajay Chakravarthy · Sep 2
21mThe Testimony of the Life of Christ in Us - Ajay Chakravarthy - July 10, 2016
Ajay Chakravarthy · Sep 6
45mProving I’ve been with Jesus — Ajay Chakravarthy — October 23, 2022
Ajay Chakravarthy · Oct 24
52mMany Who Are Last Shall Be First — Ajay Chakravarthy — March 15, 2026
Ajay Chakravarthy · Mar 15
52mAre You At Ease in Zion? - Ajay Chakravarthy - October 4, 2020
Ajay Chakravarthy · Oct 5
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for “discipleship” · Ajay Chakravarthy
Sincere Faith and Pure Love Builds Up the Church - Ajay Chakravarthy - February 14, 2016
Ajay Chakravarthy · Feb 18, 2016 · 11m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central message is that the Lord is eternally building the church, and this work is evident not in perfection, but in the sincerity of the believers. The speaker emphasizes that two key elements sustain this eternal work: a sincere faith in Christ and a genuine love for the saints. These qualities are what God looks for, regardless of human flaws or ordinariness.
Words of Encouragement - Ajay Chakravarthy & Dave Bertsch - December 8, 2019
Ajay Chakravarthy · Dec 9, 2019 · 15m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central message is that true ministry and ability to help others stem from a deep, personal encounter with the Lord, exemplified by Elisha's yearning for the life of Elijah. The speaker urges the audience not to be content with merely hearing the word but to actively pursue a life following Christ, as this pursuit will empower them to bring hope to those who are spiritually bound or despairing, like the lepers. The core call is to move beyond complacency and seek a deeper relationship with God.
Unshakeable Spirit-Filled Life - Part 2 — Ajay Chakravarthy — July 9, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jul 10, 2023 · 44m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon emphasizes building an unshakeable life by basing one's foundation on Jesus' words and actively obeying them. Drawing from Matthew 7, the speaker stresses that merely hearing Jesus' teachings is insufficient; one must act on them, such as forgiving others and making amends, to avoid a life that will crumble under pressure. The core message is that obedience to Christ's commands is the only way to remain steadfast through life's inevitable storms.
Gold, Silver, and Precious Stones — Ajay Chakravarthy — March 26, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Mar 27, 2023 · 46m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon emphasizes that Christian life involves building one's life upon a solid foundation, drawing lessons from the stories of missionaries and biblical passages. The core message is that while God initiates our calling through grace, our responsibility is to actively build and complete the 'tower' He calls us to build, knowing that everything will eventually be tested by fire. The ultimate goal is to have works that remain—gold, silver, and precious stones—after this testing.
Valuing Close Friendship With the Lord — Ajay Chakravarthy — June 26, 2022
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jun 26, 2022 · 39m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central message is the necessity of maintaining an intimate, constant connection with the Lord, comparing it to a branch staying attached to a vine. The speaker emphasizes that true closeness requires being 'upright,' which means being right in the sight of God, not just in our own eyes. He urges listeners to prioritize this relationship over past spiritual highs and to overcome spiritual 'snoozing' by actively choosing to wake up and respond to God's call.
Seek the Lord While He May Be Found — Ajay Chakravarthy — March 17, 2024
Ajay Chakravarthy · Mar 18, 2024 · 42m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central message is the urgency of seeking the Lord while there is still an opportunity for salvation, comparing this to safety instructions on an airplane. The speaker emphasizes that every person will stand before God one day, making eternal salvation far more critical than earthly preparedness. He uses the stories of John Harper and the Ant/Grasshopper analogy to warn against procrastination in accepting Christ.
Waiting to Do a Great Thing? -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- January 3, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jan 5, 2021 · 20m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon uses the story of the young girl who served Naaman's wife to illustrate the power of forgiveness and compassion. This girl, despite suffering great injustice, wished for her master to be with the prophet, demonstrating a profound heart of love and forgiveness. The speaker urges the congregation to cultivate this same heart—one of faith and compassion—believing that such a spirit can lead to great things in the church and in people's lives.
Be On Guard - Ajay Chakravarthy - October 28, 2018
Ajay Chakravarthy · Oct 30, 2018 · 34m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon emphasizes the seriousness of being a stumbling block to new or immature believers, citing passages from Luke 17 and Matthew 18. The speaker urges the audience to be on guard both against becoming stumbling blocks themselves and against being affected by them. He uses an analogy of wild versus tamed animals to illustrate the need for spiritual caution regarding subtle dangers.
Unshakeable Spirit-Filled Life - Part 1 — Ajay Chakravarthy — July 2, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jul 3, 2023 · 48m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central message is that a life built upon obeying Jesus' teachings, particularly those found in the Sermon on the Mount, will remain unshaken through life's inevitable trials. The speaker uses analogies like the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the comparison of building on rock versus sand to illustrate that mere hearing of God's word is insufficient; active obedience is what provides a solid foundation for eternity. He urges the listeners to examine their lives and build their foundation on Christ's commands.
Words of Encouragement — Ajay Chakravarthy & Santosh Poonen — April 9, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Apr 14, 2023 · 21m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker encourages the audience to take the Word of God personally, recognizing that God speaks to us through scripture, as exemplified by First Thessalonians 2:13. He uses the analogy of the cross and the parable of the two debtors to emphasize that true understanding and application of God's forgiveness must move beyond mere intellectual assent. The central message is the need to actively internalize the truth so that one's life reflects a deep, personal love for God's grace.
Entering the Kingdom of Heaven by Doing the Father’s Will — Ajay Chakravarthy — February 4, 2024
Ajay Chakravarthy · Feb 5, 2024 · 52m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker emphasizes the unique blessing of those who believe in Jesus' resurrection without having witnessed it, comparing this to the apostles' experience. He argues that believers today are privileged to receive divine understanding through the Spirit, allowing them to access mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven that were previously inaccessible. Ultimately, the message centers on the profound privilege of knowing God as Father through Christ, a reality that surpasses even the greatest prophets.
Take to Heart These Words, for It Is Your Very Life — Ajay Chakravarthy — July 14, 2024
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jul 14, 2024 · 44m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon emphasizes that God's word is vital for life, drawing parallels between the importance of scripture and the survival of the Apollo 13 astronauts. Just as the astronauts depended entirely on mission control's instructions to survive, believers must rely completely on God's word, as Jesus Himself demonstrated by quoting scripture when challenged. The central message is that our lives depend on hearing and following God's unchanging word.
Traveling with Faith and a Good Conscience — Ajay Chakravarthy — December 29, 2024
Ajay Chakravarthy · Dec 29, 2024 · 47m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker uses the analogy of packing up belongings when moving to illustrate the need to leave behind sin and worldly attachments as we enter a new season of life. He draws parallels to Noah's Ark and the necessity of having a clear conscience, which he equates to a lamp. The message emphasizes that one cannot serve two masters and that a sensitive conscience is a gift that should not be neglected.
The Blessing of Abraham -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- February 13, 2022
Ajay Chakravarthy · Feb 14, 2022 · 47m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker cautions against spiritual complacency, warning that relying solely on church services without personal devotion to Christ is dangerous. He emphasizes that true spiritual strength comes from a consistent, deep personal walk with God, citing Noah's 500 years of walking with God as an example. The core message is to actively maintain one's relationship with God by addressing sin and seeking His word daily, lest one become spiritually deaf or frantic when God's guidance is needed.
A Message From the Three Crosses — Ajay Chakravarthy — June 16, 2024
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jun 17, 2024 · 48m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The message draws lessons from the three crosses of the crucifixion and the story of Jonah to illustrate the conflict between human pride and God's will. The core message is that human pride is incredibly strong, often fighting against God's desire for salvation, requiring deep humbling. Jonah's journey—from fleeing God to being swallowed by a great fish—demonstrates that submission to God's will, even through extreme pressure, leads to release and restoration.
Spiritual Wake-up Call -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- April 24, 2022
Ajay Chakravarthy · Apr 25, 2022 · 41m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon emphasizes the necessity of spiritual preparation for eternity, urging listeners to live today in a way that honors God. Key points include the importance of confessing sins to cleanse one's conscience through the blood of Christ, and the absolute necessity of forgiving others, as this is a question that will be asked in eternity. The speaker uses King Asa as an example of a righteous life lived in preparation for God's judgment.
Words of Encouragement - Ajay Chakravarthy & Dave Bertsch - March 29, 2020
Ajay Chakravarthy · Mar 31, 2020 · 22m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central message is a call to immediate repentance and readiness for Christ's return, using the analogy of the tower in Siloam. The speaker emphasizes that eternity is irreversible, meaning there are no second chances to reconcile with others or correct past wrongs. Believers must use the present time to draw close to the Lord consistently, like gathering provisions in the summer, and remain prepared like servants waiting for their master's return.
Are You Ready to Meet Jesus -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- October 13, 2024
Ajay Chakravarthy · Oct 14, 2024 · 50m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon warns listeners about the unpreparedness for meeting Jesus on the final day, citing examples from scripture where people thought they were ready but were rejected. Key warnings include the inability to serve both God and wealth, and the danger of loving money over God. The speaker urges the audience to repent immediately, using the present moment as an opportunity to change before it is too late.
Do You Wish to Get Well? — Ajay Chakravarthy — July 06, 2025
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jul 7, 2025 · 42m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon uses the story of the paralyzed man at the pool of Bethesda and the lepers from 2 Kings to illustrate that merely attending religious events is not enough for true healing. The central message is that believers must have genuine faith in the promises of Jesus, recognizing that a life changed by God's power is possible, moving beyond cycles of failure and defeat.
She Said, "Yes, I Will Go" - Ajay Chakravarthy - September 1, 2019
Ajay Chakravarthy · Sep 2, 2019 · 43m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon uses the biblical narrative of Rebecca to illustrate the characteristics of a true bride, emphasizing that she must be devoted to the bridegroom and willing to leave everything to follow him. The speaker further emphasizes that this devotion requires discipline, citing examples of brothers who intentionally sacrificed time and effort to meet with the Lord, and concludes by urging the congregation to imitate this diligent pursuit of God.
The Testimony of the Life of Christ in Us - Ajay Chakravarthy - July 10, 2016
Ajay Chakravarthy · Sep 6, 2016 · 21m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker encourages the congregation to view testimony time as an expression of care for the body of Christ, drawing parallels to scripture passages like 1 Corinthians 12:25. He advises believers to overcome timidity and fear of man by relying on the Holy Spirit and sharing their testimonies boldly. Ultimately, the message emphasizes that giving testimony is a way to overcome the devil and that believers must pay close attention to both their lives and their teachings to ensure salvation.
Proving I’ve been with Jesus — Ajay Chakravarthy — October 23, 2022
Ajay Chakravarthy · Oct 24, 2022 · 45m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual connection with Jesus goes beyond merely reading the Bible; one must genuinely meet with the Lord. He uses the example of the Pharisees to illustrate that mere knowledge of scripture does not equate to true understanding or relationship. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to move past intellectual knowledge to personally experience and know God, comparing this to the shepherd diligently seeking out the one lost sheep.
Many Who Are Last Shall Be First — Ajay Chakravarthy — March 15, 2026
Ajay Chakravarthy · Mar 15, 2026 · 52m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon emphasizes that God judges based on the heart, not outward appearance, and that those who seem last on earth may be first in eternity. Key themes include the necessity of seeking the Lord while He is near, the profound importance of forgiveness, and the need to actively reconcile with others. The speaker encourages the congregation to forgive others from the heart, mirroring God's own ability to remember past good deeds.
Are You At Ease in Zion? - Ajay Chakravarthy - October 4, 2020
Ajay Chakravarthy · Oct 5, 2020 · 52m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon warns against being complacent in the church, referencing Amos 6:1. Drawing parallels from Daniel's account, the speaker emphasizes that true spiritual depth requires obedience in small matters, as demonstrated by Daniel's commitment to purity. Ultimately, the message stresses that the church needs the genuine, heaven-sent prophetic word from the Holy Spirit, as anything else is mere speculation and leads to spiritual death.